People of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Wednesday, assured Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of their 100 per cent support in the 2023 Enugu North Senatorial zone election, in appreciation of his administration’s transformation of Nsukka town, empowerment of their sons and daughters among other achievements.
The people unanimously endorsed the governor, who is also the PDP candidate for Enugu North Senatorial zone,
through a motion moved by the member representing Nsukka East Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Chinedu Nwamba and seconded by his Nsukka West counterpart, Hon. Emmanuel Ugwuerua, when they paid a Thank-you/Solidarity visit to Gov. Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu.
The people said they are proud of the governor and will remain indebted to him for wiping away their tears after decades of neglects. They thanked Gov.Ugwuanyi for his leadership role towards the peaceful and successful conduct of the PDP primary elections in Enugu State, which saw to the emergence of their illustrious son, Chief Engr. Abba as the candidate for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, after 16 years the position was occupied by a legislator from Igbo-Eze South LGA.
Speaking, the Chairman of Nsukka LGA, Barr. Ozioko disclosed that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration, in keeping with his inaugural address in 2015, constructed so many roads in Nsukka Urban including the 12km Opi-Nsukka Dual Carriageway.
“Your Excellency, you are the one who transformed Nsukka town. We are not taking it for granted. You wiped away our tears. Nsukka is one of the oldest University towns in Nigeria but was never transformed until you assumed office in 2015 as Governor of Enugu State.
“Traffic lights and Street lights which are among the things that identify a town were never in Nsukka until you came. All the major roads in Nsukka town, prior to your assumption of office, were in pitiable state, but you have transformed virtually all of them to the amazement and delight of our people and visitors.
You have equally empowered our people politically and administratively through appointments and elective positions, among other interventions too numerous to mention.
“We came here today to tell you that come rain, come shine, Nsukka LGA, which is one of the largest local governments in Nigeria, is totally behind you. Our support for you and your aspiration is not negotiable.
“We also came to tell you to sleep with your two eyes closed because Nsukka LGA is solidly behind you and all the decisions that are associated with you.
“We value you so much and we will deploy all our resources to deliver you and all other PDP candidates in the 2023 general elections, including our governorship candidate, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, ”Ozioko said.
In his speech, the PDP candidate for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency , Engr.Vita Abba, described Gov. Ugwuanyi as “Our brother and our son”, stating that the action of Nsukka people was symbolic and signifies their deep appreciation of the governor’s love and special interest in the rapid development of Nsukka as a University town.
Engr. Abba said: “Ndi Nsukka must take Gov. Ugwuanyi to the Senate. We are here because we know that we are the head of Nsukka zone in terms of population, development and voting strength.
“The symbolic action by Nsukka LGA is very significant as a reward for the good works you (Ugwuanyi) has done for us”.
In his remarks, the Zonal Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers, Enugu North Senatorial District, HRH Igwe Barr. R.S.N Eze, disclosed that the Royal Fathers of Nsukka are in support of the stance of the people in respect of their decision to support Gov. Ugwuanyi and his senatorial bid in 2023.
“We the Traditional Rulers came here to tell you (Ugwuanyi) that we are behind our children come rain, come shine; that we are behind you and we will continue to pray for you”, he said.
Others who spoke at the event were former SSG, Dr. Shere; the PDP Chairman, Nsukka LGA, Rt. Hon. Fabian Onah; Hon. Chimaobi Ezema (Youth Leader); Chief Mrs. Ngozi Ozioko (Ogige Nsukka Market Leader); Hon. Obiora Ugwuoke (PDP State Treasurer); Chief Oliver Ozioko; Hon. Festus Onugwu; Hon. Aniebonam Ezeugwu (SSA); and Hon. Esther Nnenna Nwangwu (PDP Zonal Woman Leader. They, all spoke in the same vein, appreciating Gov. Ugwuanyi for his giant developmental strides and human empowerment, reassuring him of their unalloyed support, dedication and loyalty.
Responding, Gov. Ugwuanyi, who was overwhelmed by the endorsement, said that he transformed Nsukka in keeping with his inaugural address in 2015.
Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Ortuanya; Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Prof. Malachy Okwueze; the Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Miletus Eze; Special Advisers to2 the Governor, Engr. Dr. MaryRose O. Abba, Hon. Chris Ezeugwu and Hon. Cosmas Ugwueze; the PDP National Ex-Officio, Princess Nneka Okolo; the Deputy Chairman, Nsukka , HL.GAon. Sylvanus Asogwa; Prince Emeka Odoh; Dr. George Ugwu; the PDP candidates for Nsukka East and Nsukka West constituencies, Barr. Mrs. Christiana Ona, Hon. Amos Agbo and Dr. Tony Okam, were among the dignitaries present at the event.
