The Senate has cautioned the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to focus on delivering meaningful development to the people and avoid turning the agency into an avenue for siphoning public funds. The warning came during a budget defence session on Tuesday, where the commission’s management team appeared before the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission to present its proposed ₦140 billion 2026 budget. Chairman of the committee, Orji Kalu, charged the commission to remain committed to addressing the longstanding needs of communities across the region. The former Abia State governor underscored that the agency must not repeat the mistakes that have plagued similar development bodies in the past. According to him, the commission was created following the recognition o...