The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Chioma Alex Otti, has applauded the contribution of Chief & Chief Mrs. Johnson in the development of their community, Amaba Ugwueke in Bende LGA.
The Governor, who was ably represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, made this statement during the commissioning of the Isieke Civic Center built and equipped by Chief & Chief Mrs. Johnson Chukwu on the 7th of August at Isieke Village Square Amaba Ugwueke in Bende LGA, Bias State.
He said, “The government of Abia State is one that has an open door policy to those who are willing to develop their community and local government area one way or another.”.
Alex Otti prayed that the Civic Center will open and encourage SMEs and training of youths in the community.
With regards to some of the complaints made earlier by the President General of the Ugwueke Development Union while
Making reference to the rehabilitation of Alayi-Ugwueke and rehabilitation and the completion of the accessible road to the boundary with Akaeze community in Ebonyi, the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, noted that the Governor has had discussions with the mayor, Mr. Chijioke Nwankwo, and that all boundary issues will be settled soon.
Contributing, a former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, thanked Chief and Chief Mrs. Johnson Chukwu for their various community development strides and charged them not to relent in providing basic amenities to their communities.
Mr. Obi emphasized the need for leaders to shun corruption in order to achieve a prosperous nation for the good of all citizens.
Earlier in his speech, the President General of the Ugwueke Development Union, Mr. Igwe Gideon Elekwa, commended his excellency Dr. Chioma Alex Otti for his landmark achievements and outstanding performance in different sectors of the Bia State economy, especially in the development of infrastructure within a short period of administration.
He appreciated Chief Chukwu for creating an opportunity of having the presence of the Governor in Ugwueke Community and used the opportunity to make some of the community challenges, which included rehabilitation of the Alayi-Ugwueke road, construction of the Ozara Ugwueke to Amaokayi road, and many more known to the Governor.
Dignitaries that graced the occasion were Former Minister Hon Sampson Ogah, Hon Ginger Onwusibe, Nollywood actor Kanoyo o Kanoyo, and many more.
The highlight of the event was the commissioning of the civic center by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu.
