As Abia State marks the 24th anniversary of its
creation on August 27, the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has
congratulated the good people of the state for their sacrifice and support
in nurturing and growing the state to its current level of development.
Governor Ikpeazu thanked the people of the state for
demonstrating an unflinching faith and belief in the state even in the face of
daunting challenges, adding that the progress recorded by the state in its 24
years of existence would not have been possible without the devotion and
commitment of the citizenry towards the vision of the state.
The governor also applauded the founding
fathers of the state, both the dead and the living, who fought doggedly for the
creation of the state out of the old Imo State in 1991, saying that history
shall remember them for their patriotism and visionary leadership.
While describing the founding fathers as men of good
conscience, Ikpeazu said they envisioned a state that will be guided by the
principles of justice and equity as enshrined in the Abia
Charter of Equity, stressing that this dream must be kept aflame and the labour
of our heroes sustained.
He also commended the successive military administrators and
civilian governors who have ruled the state from inception for their
contribution in bringing the state to its present status, noting that the
former leaders laid the solid foundation upon which
the current government is
anchoring its pursuit of innovation and
development for the state.
The governor identified that from a humble beginning, the
state has made landmark achievements in human and material infrastructure,
stating that his administration is determined to expand the frontiers of these
strides and take the state to higher heights.
He used the occasion to further reaffirm his commitment
to service to the people, assuring that his mission in government is to uplift
the living standard of Abians by improving on the quality of governance,
driving a new innovation and creating new opportunities for the citizenry
through a total overhaul of the public service system.
He also called on Abians both at home and in the Diaspora to
develop a new spirit of patriotism to our state by keeping faith with the
government and showing solidarity towards the programme and
policies which are all dedicated towards ushering in a new dawn of
life.
Signed,
Godwin Adindu
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.
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Congrats to abians
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary
ReplyDeleteWow! Getting old
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