Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has attributed the development strides recorded by his administration to the peace and security in the state.
Ugwuanyi spoke at a reception in his honour by the people of Nsukka Local Government Area. The โGburugburu Movementโ was also inaugurated at the event.
The governor urged members of Gburugburu Movement to reconcile various warring groups and individuals in their different areas, saying: โThis government is for peaceโ.
The governor, 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.
He also appealed to the people to continue to pray for his administration, noting that their prayers helped to resolve the salary crisis even when some other states could not pay.
He said: โI will continue to lead and render selfless service to you and the people with the fear of God.โ
Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area Patrick Omeje said the people are โeternally gratefulโ to Ugwuanyi for the good works his administration has done, especially in Nsukka, in less than two and half years.
โThese good works, visible to even the blind and audible to the deaf, have gone a long way in transforming Nsukka to a mini mega city in line with your promise when you assumed office,โ he said.
The Director-General of Gburugburu Movement, Senator Fidelis Okoro, explained that it is 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 is open for everybody and targeted at every nook and cranny of the state.
He also stressed the importance of votersโ 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.
