… A partnering effort that has sustained the commission so far
Since it’s coming onboard, establishment and subsequent inauguration/constitution of the board/management of the South South Development Commission (SSDC) one year plus still running/waxing stronger under the nurturing, grooming, advancement/uplifting people-oriented initiative of its Managing Director (MD/CEO),Ms. Usoro Akpabio who’s premium strategic synergy connect has indeed rejuvenated the process of the agencies administrative prism away from the conventional narrative breed of already/currently existing commissions operating in the country…
She has left no stones unturned in harnessing both human capacity/policy articulation hitting the ground running in ensuring that the activities/programs of the budding commission isn’t stagnated due to its yet to be approved budget proposal, securing of a corporate office space and boosting of its staff strength through the alotting of the prerequisites facilitation of enabling working environment in advancing the much needed productivity delivery scale in living to the ordinances guiding the operation of the commission’s hierarchical leadership, structure adequate execution of projects…
Usoro didn’t wait for the approval of allocation meant for the smooth takeoff of the commission,but to ensuring efficiency in delivery,she dipped her hands into her private pocket to sponsoring most the ongoing lofty initiatives/programs of engaging the optimum best of the South South while awaiting a full scale approval of the budgetary financial entitlements due for a successful policy drive…
Her personal interventions in cases that would have needed to taking long beuracratic processes needs be appraised, kudos given, appreciated,valued and highly commendable while awaiting a comprehensive package due to the commission in fostering a much anticipated rules of engagement guiding its establishment for the best interest of the people of the South South…
With the chronological narrative scaling the lofty initiatives to cushioning the effect of the commission not resuming in full integration participation of the long yearned for expectations from SSDC since it came to being, it’s therefore worrisome that the ongoing unwarranted altercation diatriates going on various media medium, most especially online (social media) and sponsored by clandestine motive of faceless person(s) isn’t encouraging comparative to the personal energy the MD/CEO is decipating to making ends meet awaiting the grand takeoff soonest…
It’s quite understanding though,the rising expectations of the public, heralding the birth of the commission as an interventionist agency, meaning much has been expected from them, but a breakdown of the process will definitely leave you spellbound on the processes on how/when things work in setting up an efficient organizational structure which will in the shortest coming days be yielding,just a little patience instead of indulging in wild allegations,counter accusations, character assassination and careless utterances emanating from sickening venom of hatred/petty jealousy personified…
Now,here is the budgetary financial proposal that when finally approved/consented to by the Nigerian Senate(Red Chambers Abuja-Nigeria) as presented by the commission,the ball will set rolling into a prosperous South South Development Commission like never before:
- The South South Development Commission (SSDC) presented its 2026 budget proposal to the National, signalling a transition from foundational planning to executing measurable development projects across the region…
- The budget proposal was presented to the Senate President and House Committees on the SSDC. It is currently undergoing the necessary legislative reviews for final appropriation…
All of this energy in achieving success is managed under the strict supervision of MD/CEO,Usoro Akpabio,the commission’s 2026 agenda focuses on transitioning from institutional set-up to delivering tangible infrastructure, economic empowerment,and ecological remediation proportional to the region’s contribution to the national economy…
Conclusively, the SSDC budget is reviewed alongside the overarching national budget…
Those online ragtags have glaringly clear displayed ignoramus indeed for failing to understanding the federal government’s policies/structures…
Note too that,none of the zonal development agencies have resumed in full,apart from the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC)that had long existed dating back to the Mohammadu Buhari led administration…
While waiting for the prerequisite approval for takeoff,MD/CEO, Ms. Usoro Akpabio has from day one reached out to corporate clienteles, relevant governmental organizations/agencies, international support, grassroot capture,youth/women groups and fundamental related development initiatives to forging ahead…
- Patrick Joseph Reuben is a public affairs analyst writes in from Abuja-Nigeria!
