FG Convenes South East Vision 2050 Forum in Enugu, Stakeholders Chart Regional Growth Path

FG Convenes South East Vision 2050 Forum in Enugu

The Federal Government on Monday convened the South East Vision 2050 Regional Stakeholder Forum in Enugu, bringing together political leaders, development experts, traditional rulers, private sector players, and civil society stakeholders to deliberate on a long-term development framework for the South East region.

The forum, organised by the South East Development Commission (SEDC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Regional Development and the Office of the Vice President, was aimed at shaping a coordinated vision that would position the South East for sustainable economic growth, regional integration, and national relevance over the next 25 years.

Discussions at the forum centred on how the South East can move from fragmented state-level development approaches to a more integrated regional model capable of attracting large-scale investment, improving infrastructure delivery, enhancing security cooperation, and expanding economic opportunities for the region’s growing youth population.

Participants examined global economic trends, regional competitiveness, and the need for coordinated planning in areas such as logistics, industrial development, security, and human capital.

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who hosted the forum, used the opportunity to emphasise the importance of reimagining the South East as a unified economic space. In remarks later shared on his official Facebook page, Mbah noted that the region’s long-standing cultural cohesion must now be matched with institutional and economic coordination.

He stressed that while the South East is rich in talent, enterprise, and ambition, the absence of a shared development system has limited its ability to operate at scale. According to him, regional integration is no longer optional but necessary in a global economy that rewards organised and interconnected markets.

Key issues discussed at the forum included:

Regional infrastructure and interstate connectivity

Logistics and transport corridors to support trade

Coordinated security architecture across the South East

Harmonisation of investment policies and regulatory frameworks

Job creation, industrialisation, and youth inclusion

Long-term planning under the Vision 2050 framework

Speakers consistently emphasised the need to move beyond policy conversations to concrete, implementable actions backed by strong institutions.

The forum was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, senior officials of the Federal Government, representatives of the Ministry of Regional Development, members of the South East Development Commission, governors and deputy governors from the region, lawmakers, traditional rulers, business leaders, academics, and development partners.

Their presence underscored the national importance of the Vision 2050 initiative and the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive and regionally balanced development.

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At the close of the forum, stakeholders agreed on the need for sustained collaboration, joint planning, and clear execution mechanisms to translate the Vision 2050 framework into measurable outcomes.

The South East Vision 2050 initiative is expected to serve as a long-term roadmap that aligns regional priorities with national development objectives, while addressing structural challenges that have historically limited the region’s growth.