The Executive Governor
of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has called on Anambra state electorates
and those who have become eligible to participate actively in the coming
distribution of permanent voter’s card and continuous registration exercise
from Friday this week, while also drumming support for President Jonathan.
Governor Obiano was speaking on tour of some Local Government Areas including
Onitsha, Ogbaru, Idemili South, and Dunukofia as part his appreciation tour to
Ndi Anambra since his inauguration as governor.
Speaking
at the various stops across the LGAs, Governor Obiano told the mammoth crowd who
turned out in large numbers to welcome his entourage that the permanent voters
Card would enable Ndi Anambra to participate in future elections. According to
Obiano, “The Permanent Voters Card will empower you to be part of the process
to entrench enduring democracy and tradition of good governance. The exercise
also offers opportunity for those who have not registered and those who lost
their cards as well as those who want to transfer their registration from other
States to Anambra, to conclude the process.” The Governor also urged the people
to continue to give his administration total support to deliver his vision.
In
another development at Ogidi, Idemili North stop, Governor Obiano told the
cheering crowd that Anambra State will continue to give total support to
President Goodluck Jonathan because the President has demonstrated sincerity of
purpose and total commitment to transform the country.
At
Onitsha, the Deputy State Chairman of APGA, Mr. Ifeanyi Udokwu in his speech
told the cheering crowd that APGA would continue to consolidate its stand in the
State; while the Special Adviser to the Governor, Mrs. Anthony Tabansi Okoye
noted that Governor Willie Obiano has achieved so much in a short time and
brought to the fore burner areas hitherto neglected by previous administrations
and urged the people to give him total support to deliver on his vision and
mission for Ndi Anambra. In the same vein, the Chairman, Onitsha South, Mrs.
Ann Chukwuneke expressed gratitude to the Governor for embarking on mass
infrastructural development in the area.
In
his reaction the President General of the Amalgamated Traders Association,
Chief Okwudili Ezenwankwo assured that the traders in the State would
reciprocate the Governor’s kind gesture by giving APGA total support in the
future elections, while another APGA stalwart Mr. Eloka Igwemezie observed that
the Governor has created conducive atmosphere for business and investments to
thrive through a strong security network, noting that night life has returned
to Onitsha and other cities in the State .
Speaking
at Ogbaru LGA, Governor Obiano urged the APGA members to remain firm and
continue to work for the collective interest of the people, the party, and the
state. The Governor also interacted with the physically challenged persons at
the event.
Thanking
the Governor for the visit, the Hon member representing Ogbaru1 constituency,
Anambra State House of Assembly, Sir. Benson Nwawulu said that Governor Obiano has
raised the bar of governance and maintained even distribution of democracy
dividends to uplift the standard of living of the people and expressed
confidence that more projects would soon be initiated in his constituency. On
his part, Chairman, Ogbaru Local Government Council, Chief Victor Agolue said
people of Anambra State will never regret their choice of Obiano for the
Governor of the State, as he has redefined the meaning of governance in Anambra
State.
Governor
Willie Obiano reassured the people at Ojoto headquarters that rebuilding the
human infrastructure will remain top priority of his administration. The
Governor said the policies and programmes of his government were articulated to
open fresh windows of opportunity and empower people properly to attain their
full potential. He restated his determination to excel and bring pride to the
people and APGA as a political party.
The
Commissioner for Local Government, Mrs. Azuka Enemmuo told the gathering that
the area has benefited a lot from APGA government and would receive more in
coming days, urging the people to reciprocate by giving the government and APGA
total support. She further commended the Governor for his vision and passion to
turn around the State; while the
traditional ruler of Alor, Igwe McAthony Okonkwo said the Governor has made remarkable
impact in various sectors of the State and given all parts of the State a sense
of belonging.
The
Commissioner for Information, Chief Tony Onyima said the Governor has continued
to improve human and physical infrastructure in line with his promises to the
people, and enjoined the people to equip themselves properly for future
elections by ensuring that they receive their Permanent Voters Card in the
coming exercise from Friday this week. Also speaking, the Special Adviser to
the Governor on Political Matters, Chief Joe-Martins Uzodike said the Governor
is on course to deliver his vision and has continued to fulfill promises made
to the people.
Governor
Obiano continues the tour of LGAs as part of his work schedule in the weeks
ahead.
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