NIGERIAN BUSINESS MOGUL ARTHUR EZE PREDICTS MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH EAST UNDER TINUBU’S ADMINISTRATION
Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist, Chief Arthur Eze, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will bring about massive development in the South East region. Eze, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, made this statement while speaking to journalists after Tinubu’s recent visit to Enugu State. Eze described Tinubu’s visit as a moment of celebration and unity for the entire South East region, stating that “Tinubu’s visit was wonderful. Everyone was rejoicing. The Igbo and Yoruba are rejoicing. Even those in Lagos, Abuja, and here are all rejoicing”. He also praised Tinubu’s leadership style, comparing him to Obafemi Awolowo, who fought for Nigeria’s independence. Eze also believes that Tinubu will release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. He stated that “It was Buhari that detained him, not Tinubu. But we will beg Tinubu to release him. Tinubu has a spirit of forgiveness; he has no enemies”. Furthermore, Eze commended President Tinubu for establishing the South East Development Commission, which he believes will bring meaningful change to the region. He stated that “We have to thank Tinubu for the South East Development Commission. That commission can solve our problem. They have more than N100 Billion to create jobs here”. Eze also praised the efforts of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, who has been driving development and security in the state through the use of technology. He urged other governors in the South East to follow Mbah’s lead in addressing security challenges using technology. As the CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, Africa’s largest holder of oil exploration blocks, Eze is a prominent figure in the Nigerian business world. He is also a known philanthropist, having founded the Prince Arthur Eze Philanthropy and Empowerment International to drive his charitable activities.