Spent the day with the SEDC Executive Management Team reviewing: ✅ the draft South East Vision 2050 Regional Development Plan (to be released for public validation and input), ✅ South East Investment Company operationalisation, next steps on the South East Venture Capital Programme including accelerator and incubation support for selected startups, ✅the takeoff of the South East Community Social Impact projects; and ✅the next phase of feasibility studies for regionwide infrastructure projects. Institutions are built one decision and one milestone at a time. The work continues. MOII #SEDC #SEV2050 #RegionalDevelopment #RenewedHope

Nigeria's healthcare system continues to face significant challenges due to fragmented patient records, making it difficult for healthcare providers to access complete medical histories and deliver coordinated care. Health Vault NG, a startup based in Enugu, is changing this narrative by developing a secure digital health records platform that empowers patients to own and control their medical information while allowing authorized healthcare providers seamless access when needed. As part of the inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP) cohort, the startup is building foundational health-tech infrastructure that can improve care coordination, reduce inefficiencies, and contribute to better healthcare outcomes across the country. #SEVCP #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #Innovation #SouthEastNigeria

The South East now has a structured venture capital programme. Founders are pitching. Investors are committing. An ecosystem is taking shape. MOII #SEVCP #SEDC #VentureCapital #RenewedHope

The Managing Director @SEDCgov @markokoyeII made a promise on behalf of the President @officialABAT to the young people of South East to develop human capital. 2: The Board approved the South East Pitch Commission. -(a): investing in Human Capital is widely recognized as the greatest asset for economic growth in South East. 3: @SEDCgov launched @SEVCP_SEDC designed to catalyze up to $50 million in blended finance to support startups and bridge the gap between enterprise and early-stage capital. 4: Promise made, Promise kept. O ya check the images attached of the 25 winners. 5: next time, make sure you too dey apply oooo. @RtHonStanley @ed_onoja @SouthEast_CBM @Casmino_dozie @nnoni61 @Onyeani_Kalu @D2Nnamani @theDareLawanson @chukwuemekaani @EmekaWogu @udozorh @Dharmmy_rustu @OchoMoney @Philadelphia625 @chidinma_o61418 @Onsogbu2 @HighChiefOkoro

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School. A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Aina began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service, gaining foundational experience in national admissions and data-driven institutional processes. These insights have shaped his ongoing contributions to examination reform and systems optimisation. With over 15 years of post-graduation experience, Professor Aina operates at the intersection of technology, policy, and institutional transformation, advising federal and state governments on system design, digital transition, and operational reform. At 39, he became one of Nigeria's youngest Computer Engineering professors and will now make history as JAMB’s youngest registrar. He has served as a consultant to major examination bodies, including NECO, NABTEB, and various State Ministries of Education, providing expertise on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process optimisation. Professor Aina is a member of several professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). President Tinubu expects Professor Aina to bring to bear his vast experience, knowledge and practical insight into the operations of the Board, to take the critical educational organisation beyond the laudable heights achieved by his predecessor. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) May 21, 2026 .

Introducing the finalists. Following a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process, we are pleased to present the startups advancing to the final stage of the South East Pitch Competition across both tracks. The work continues. #SEVCP #SEDC #SEV2050 #RenewedHopeAgenda #Startups

@SEDCgov is pleased to welcome @CascadorNigeria as an Ecosystem Partner for the South East Venture Capital Program. 2: This partnership strengthens our ability to support founders beyond capital, providing access to networks, expertise, and the structure required to build and scale sustainable ventures. 3: Register to attend the Grand Finale and Investment Ceremony: bit.ly/SEVCP 4: South East Development Commission Pitch Competition Grand Finale. Pls attend @MikeObe08 @markokoyeII @okon_sir @chidinma_o61418 @OlumideAjibade6 @olumidefranci @YinkaAde5 @Yinka9ja @iMotivateAfrica @SEVCP_SEDC @SEV2050 @kenzy_iam @kunzo84 @nnoni61 @D2Nnamani

Pleased to see the South East Venture Capital Program continue to attract strong ecosystem partnerships ahead of the inaugural South East Pitch Competition Investment Ceremony in Enugu, May 25-26, 2026. Partnerships like this go beyond funding. They strengthen founder support, expand networks, deepen mentorship pathways, and improve access to growth capital for startups across the region. Thank you to @CascadorNigeria for coming on board as an ecosystem partner. Looking forward to building together. Register to attend the Grand Finale and Investment Ceremony: bit.ly/SEVCP #SEVCP #SEDC #SEIC #SEV2050 #SouthEast #Innovation #VentureCapital #RenewedHope

Join us for the South East Pitch Competition Grand Finale on May 25, 2026, and the Investment Ceremony on May 26, 2026. Two days focused on innovation, capital, and the next generation of scalable ventures from the region. Register here: bit.ly/SEVCP #SEVCP #SEDC

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen something powerful take shape. From over 1,200 applications from Startups across the South East, a new generation of builders is emerging… solving real problems, building real platforms, and pushing toward scale. On May 25 and 26, we bring them together. Not just for a pitch competition, but for what comes next: capital, partnerships, and the opportunity to build something that lasts. If you care about where innovation in the South East is going, this is a moment to be present. Register: bit.ly/SEVCP #SEVCP #SEIC #SEDC #SEV2050 #RenewedHopeAgenda

UPDATE: SOUTH EAST PITCH COMPETITION: last phase: 2: April 2026, @SEDCgov approved the South East Pitch Competition 3: Over 1200 applications across the South East were submitted. 4: 209 startups were selected by independent experts. 5: Final stage: Top 100 startups have been selected for virtual interviews. -(a): pls check your e-mail inbox 6: Join us at the Grand Finale on May 25, 2026, followed by the Investment Ceremony on May 26, 2026. 7: Register to attend: bit.ly/SEVCP 8: The Managing Director @SEDCgov @markokoyeII is faithfully implementing the regional agenda of the President @officialABAT to improve South East. @OnojaSidi @ed_onoja @martinokorowu @SEVCP_SEDC @SEV2050 @D2Nnamani @enebome @Owelle_Ikemba @nollymoney @KingKizoOyas @kingsleyesedo @Philadelphia625 @ugoagballah @Obatala_0 @OselokaHObaze @simpsonitey @KelOnovo @AdaAnambra2023 @born2help07 @Chi_or_mar @chibuzo_mikel @chigozie010204 @anumba_chigozie @Onyeani_Kalu @PresidentIkemba

@JumpaBot_ got a mail. Out of 1200 applications Jumpa made the 129 incubator startups to advance to the next stage. We believe we are solving an important payments problem. With Jumpa, traders won’t need to travel outside the country with cash, they can complete transactions easily through chat. We’re excited to be moving to the next stage, and we’re hopeful to make it to the end

@JustXpend_ai got selected to advance from the first phase of the @SEVCP_SEDC pitch competition. out of 1200 applications from across South East Nigeria, we were selected to be among the 82 startups on the accelerator track to move forward to the next step. This is also another validation after winning the Startup Worldcup Nigeria Region, that we’re on the right track and building a product that solves real life problems. We appreciate the @SEDCgov for this program and we also look forward to being selected among the finalists💙.