Senate Orders SEDC to Operate from South-East
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has directed the management of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to operate from the South-East, insisting that the commission must be physically present in the region it was established to serve. Chairman of the Senate Committee on SEDC, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, gave the directive on Monday during an oversight […]
SEDC Unviels Enugu Farm Project to Boost Food Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) says its new agricultural project in Enugu will create opportunities for smallholder farmers and young people while strengthening food production in the region. The Commission made this known as it flagged off its South East Agro-Development Programme with the development of a 200-hectare integrated model farm […]
SEDC, Enugu Launch Agro Jobs Initiative
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) and the Enugu State Government have launched a regional agriculture initiative aimed at creating jobs, attracting private investment and strengthening food security across the South East. The partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks the commencement of the South East Agro […]
SEDC Reaffirms Transparency After Senate Oversight
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and full disclosure following an interactive session with the Senate Committee on the Commission as part of the National Assembly’s oversight responsibilities. The Commission said it briefed lawmakers in detail on its financial position, operations, procurement processes, institutional development, strategic […]
SEDC Selects 25 Startups for Venture Capital Support
By Oluuwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has selected 25 startups for funding, mentorship, and investor access under its inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP), aimed at driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth across the South East. The announcement followed the conclusion of the programme’s pitch competition, which attracted startups operating in […]
SEDC Shortlists 210 Innovative Startups for Venture Capital Boost
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has shortlisted 210 startups from over 1,200 applications received across the South East region for the next phase of its Venture Capital Programme. The selected startups comprise 128 in the Incubator Track and 82 in the Accelerator Track, marking a major milestone in the Commission’s effort […]