Vice‑President Kashim Shettima has unveiled a 25‑year economic development blueprint for the South‑East region of Nigeria, titled “South‑East Vision 2050,” at a regional stakeholders’ forum held in Enugu on Wednesday.

Shettima presented the long‑term blueprint during the South‑East Vision 2050 Regional Stakeholders’ Forum in Enugu, saying the initiative marks a shift from short‑term governance cycles to a structured multi‑decade development framework.

The blueprint aims to position the South‑East as a central economic pillar of Nigeria’s future.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the South East Investment Company Limited, designed to raise resources from the diaspora, capital markets and development finance institutions for the region’s economic growth.

Shettima said the blueprint reflects foresight and shared responsibility to deliberately shape the future economic direction of the South‑East.

He explained that the investment company will work in synergy with the South‑East Development Commission (SEDC) to address infrastructure deficits arising from past instability and enhance competitiveness.

The forum brought together federal and state government representatives, traditional institutions, the private sector, civil society and development partners.

Shettima said: “This forum reflects foresight, responsibility, and a shared understanding that the future is not something we wait for, but something we must deliberately design.”

He also stated: “In recognition of the distinctive character of the South‑East, its entrepreneurial spirit, its global diaspora, and its long‑standing relationship with international capital, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the establishment of the South East Investment Company Limited.”

Shettima added: “Let me be clear. This is not another layer of bureaucracy. It is a delivery institution, focused on tangible outcomes that translate into jobs, productivity, and growth.”

The unveiling of the 25‑year blueprint for the South‑East region highlights the federal government’s focus on long‑term economic frameworks beyond annual budgets.

It also signals increased attention to leveraging diaspora capital and private finance in regional development.

The initiative aligns with broader national objectives to integrate long‑term planning into economic governance.