Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched a 25-year regional development blueprint for the South-East, titled “South-East Vision 2050,” describing it as a strategic pillar for Nigeria’s long-term economic growth.

The unveiling took place on Wednesday 4th February, 2026 at the South-East Regional Stakeholders’ Forum held in Enugu, where the Vice President emphasised the need for a deliberate, structured and forward-looking development agenda for the region.

At the forum, Shettima also announced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of the South East Investment Company Limited, a special-purpose vehicle aimed at mobilising funds from the diaspora, capital markets and development finance institutions to drive sustainable development across the South-East.

According to the Vice President, the initiative represents a clear shift away from short-term governance approaches towards a coordinated, multi-decade development framework, anchored on foresight, shared responsibility and intentional planning.

He noted that the vision reflects a collective commitment to shaping the region’s future proactively, stressing that development is not accidental but the result of conscious and sustained effort.