The Ochioha NdiIgbo I, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. #PMBinSE pic.twitter.com/xdkxHAOJc0— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) November 14, 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, assured the people of South
East region of fair share of his developmental projects next year.
According to Daily Sun, he said that already, some key projects
designed for the region, especially in the area of road infrastructure,
agriculture and social services, had been captured in the 2018 budget
already presented before the National Assembly.
The President gave the assurance while addressing stakeholders of
the state at Government House Exco Chambers, in Abakaliki. The president
was on a one-day working visit to the state to commission some projects
executed by Governorf David Umahi.
Enyioma 1 of Ebonyi and Ochioha Ndi Igbo 1. #PMBinSE pic.twitter.com/JM2dVRUnoT— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 14, 2017
In the words of President Buhari, “My presence here today is a
demonstration of our strong belief in the unity of Nigeria. As the most
populous country in Africa with over 300 ethnic groups, our diversity is
almost unique among nations.
“When I met with the leaders of the South East, in Abuja, last
month, they raised several issues of concern including the state of the
roads and infrastructure in the region.
“I want to assure you that we will deliver on our promises. Our
2018 budget included many strategic projects for the region in the area
of road, power, agriculture and social services,” the president pledged.
The President's plane landed at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, at 10.30am. From there the President proceeded to Abakaliki, to begin his 2-day working visit to Ebonyi and Anambra States #PMBinSE #GovtAtWorkSE pic.twitter.com/XQPMuZPlGN— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 14, 2017
President Buhari also expressed delight to be in the state, noting
that he was glad that the state has fared well. He also praised Governor
Umahi for his developmental strides in the state. This was even as the
president thanked the traditional rulers in the state for bestowing him
with a chieftaincy title.
“I am delighted to be in Abakaliki today to interact with the
good of Ebonyi State and again with the South East region as a whole. I
want to extend my gratitude to the people of Ebonyi State for their
hospitality and the warn reception since my arrival a few hours ago.
“I will like to commend His Excellency, Governor David Umahi,
for his vision and commitment to the development of Ebonyi State which
included some of the projects I commissioned since my arrival. They are
laudable.
On arrival in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, President @MBuhari inaugurated a number of road projects; including two Flyovers on the section of the African Trans-Saharan Highway that runs between Enugu and Cameroon. #PMBinSE #GovtAtWorkSE pic.twitter.com/yWmBGi5Idf— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 14, 2017
“I also unveiled the statue of a great Nigerian, Dr. Akanu
Ibiam, who had a notable record for his humanitarian services to the
people which included free primary education, which will continue to be
an inspiration to all.
"I am also grateful to the traditional rulers of Ebonyi State
who bestowed on me the traditional title: Ezi Enyi Oma 1 (Good Friend
1). I thank you for this honour and kind gesture.
Earlier in his speech, Governor Umahi had thanked the president for “supporting the state in many ways.
“First is to congratulate our President for this highest honour
bestowed on you today. It is an honour that is well deserved, Your
Excellency. You have helped us quite a lot especially in the area of
agriculture revolution and solid mineral.
The Governors of Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Imo and Kogi were present at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to welcome the President to the southeast. #PMBinSE #GovtAtWorkSE pic.twitter.com/irJlPZQElN— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 14, 2017
“And today, sir you are with us. As the always the prayer of
everyone that you plan to see it, you will be alive to tap from the
seeds that you are planting. Today, you made us a giant in agriculture
and so, we have here with us 2,000 bags of rice and 2,000 pieces to give
to our president.
“It is a prayer answered because you have sown in the land of
Ebonyi and God has given you the strength and health to partake in that
seed that you planted, we are grateful to give back to our father who
has given so much to us,” Governor Umahi said.
Some of the projects commissioned by the president are: 14.5 km
Abakaliki-Afikpo Federal Road reconstructed by Umahi; Akanu Ibiam and
Ofia Nwali Flyovers located at Spera-In-Deo and Presco Roundabouts
respectively; foundation laying for Muhammadu Buhari Rice City Tunnel
and Overhead Bridge; unveiling of Akanu Ibiam statue mounted on Afikpo
Road, commissioning of Ebonyi State Showroom built inside Government
House among others.
However, many journalists were barred from entering the Exco
Chambers where the president addressed the stakeholders of the state
except for about three who later made the voice clips available to their
colleagues.
Meanwhile, a former governor of the state, Sen. Sam Egwu, commended
the President for the recent decision to pay former Biafra Police
officers their pensions. “Such an act of accommodation is what translates a mere leader to a great father of the nation,” Egwu said.
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