Sen. Kalu might be well-versed in the commission’s framework but his suitability for this role is not without controversy. The recent establishment of regional development commissions across Nigeria marks a pivotal shift in the country’s governance framework. These commissions are designed to address regional inequalities, boost economic development, and facilitate much-needed infrastructural projects. Among them is the South East Development Commission (SEDC), a long-overdue initiative aimed at tackling the region’s historic marginalisation, infrastructural decay, and...