Chekwas Okorie, the founder and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has urged stakeholders in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria to refrain from actions that could undermine the newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC). He expressed his support for the commission and commended President [name not provided] for its establishment, emphasizing the importance of unity among political leaders in the region.

Governors of Nigeria's South-South states have resolved to build a stronger regional economic bloc, with emphasis on infrastructure development, investment, and industrialisation aimed at delivering measurable progress. According to Punch, the governors agreed that deeper regional integration would help the states pool resources and drive shared economic growth across the zone.

Dan Ulasi has stated that the APC-led Federal Government has done nothing for Nigeria's South-East region, describing Peter Obi as the region's only hope ahead of the 2027 elections. According to him, Obi could secure at least 90 per cent of the votes in the region, as many voters believe the government has failed to address the South-East's developmental concerns, Vanguard News reported.

Agricultural development took centre stage at the Southern African Development Community's 46th summit in August 2026, reflecting the sector's importance to regional economic growth, according to an agricultural economist writing in The Conversation Africa. Agriculture accounts for around 10% of GDP for many member states. Summit discussions covered productivity, agricultural finance, climate resilience and regional value chains aimed at improving food security, with the author arguing the sector faces three major challenges and that easier trade could help unlock growth.

Governors of Nigeria's South-South states have met to discuss forming a regional economic bloc aimed at positioning the region as a strong economic force. According to Ripples Nigeria, the governors identified regional rail development, rehabilitation and modernisation of the Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri seaports, and economic opportunities from the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as key pillars of the proposed integration.

The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Bashiru Kakurwa, emphasized the need for unity and cooperation among fish farmers as the Tanzanian government aims to enhance the aquaculture sector to boost economic growth and create jobs. This statement was made during a meeting with stakeholders in the fish farming industry.