Gov. Ugwuanyi attributes development strides to peace, security in Enugu

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Feb 25, 2018 4:52 PM

‎Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has attributed the giant development strides recorded so far by his administration to the peace and security in the state.

Gov. Ugwuanyi spoke at the civic reception organized in his honour by the people of Nsukka Local Government Area, which also witnessed the inauguration of “Gburugburu Movement” in the council area.

The governor, who expressed delight at the large turnout of people and the commitment of the stakeholders of Nsukka L.G.A towards the inauguration of the movement at the council area down to the wards, disclosed that he was proud of them.

He urged members of the newly inaugurated executives to reconcile various warring groups and individuals in their different areas, saying: “This government is for peace”.

Gov. Ugwuanyi who stressed that Enugu is known for peace, added that it was because of this that the state is adjudged one of the safest in the country.

The governor also appealed to the people to continue to remember his administration in prayers, noting that their prayers was the reason why even when many states could not pay workers’ salaries, Enugu was able to pay till date.

“I will continue to lead and render selfless service to you and the entire people of Enugu State with the fear of God”, Gov. Ugwuanyi declared.

While reiterating his resolve to continue to empower the youths through various youth-friendly programmes, Gov. Ugwuanyi advised eligible voters who have not obtained their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to go and register with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In his opening remarks, the Executive Chairman of Nsukka L.G.A, Hon. Patrick Omeje stated that the people of the council area are “eternally grateful” to the governor for the good works his administration has done in the state, especially in the University town of Nsukka in less than two and half years.

According to him, “these good works, visible to even the blind and audible to the deaf as well, have gone a long way in transforming Nsukka to a mini Mega city in line with your promise on the day of your inauguration”.

Disclosing that Nsukka LGA had keyed into the giant development strides and leadership style of Gov. Ugwuanyi, Hon. Omeje, reassured the governor of the unalloyed support of the people of the area towards his re-election in 2019, saying: “almost everyone in Nsukka LGA is armed with his or her PVC”.

Also speaking, the Director-General of the movement, Senator Fidelis Okoro, explained that it was a support group of the governor launched to consolidate his firm footing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of 2019.

Sen. Okoro urged the people of the council area to join the movement, noting that it was open for everybody and targeted at every nook and cranny of the state.

He also stressed the importance of voters’ card, urging the people to go and register to be able to transfer their support and love for the governor into reality for him to continue with his good works in the state.

Other speakers such as Senator Chukwuka Utazi; Rt. Hon. Pat Asadu; Amb. Justina Eze; Commissioner for Housing, Barr. Peter Okonkwo, etc, appreciated the peace and good governance in the state and commended the governor for his uncommon leadership style and commitment to the wellbeing of the people of the state.