Nigeria, June 22 -- The position was contained in a communique issued at the end of the Igbo Youth Leaders and Stakeholders Convention held over the weekend in Awka, Anambra State.

The delegates commended President Tinubu for establishing the SEDC, describing it as a major step towards addressing the developmental needs of the region and they also praised the Federal Government for ongoing road construction and other infrastructure projects in the South-East.

Speaking after the convention, the Convener, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, said the region appreciates the administration's efforts but believes more can be done to integrate young Igbo professionals into national governance.

"We commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating th...