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President Muhammadu Buhari
has assured Ndigbo that his administration will ensure the timely execution of
roads, power and other projects in the South-East.
He gave the assurance on
Tuesday at a meeting with Ebonyi State Leaders of Thought and Traditional
Rulers in Government House, Abakiliki,
While commending Ebonyi
people for the warm reception accorded him during the state visit, he explains:
”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 unique among nations.
”When I met with leaders
from the South East last month in Abuja, 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 includes
many strategic projects for the region in the roads, power, agriculture and
other sectors,’’ he said.
The President had earlier
inaugurated the 14.5km Abakiliki-Afikpo Federal road constructed by the Ebonyi
State Government.
He also commissioned the
700 metre length of the dual flyover over the Trans-Sahara route running from
Enugu to Cameroon, and the Senator Offia Nwali flyover, all in the State
capital.
In addition, he performed
the foundation-stone laying ceremonies of Ebonyi City Mall, another flyover and
road tunnel named after him.
The President also
unveiled the statue of Sir Akanu Ibiam, a former governor of the old Eastern
region, whom he described “as a great Nigerian, whose notable records of
humanitarianism, advocacy of free primary education and rural development, will
continue to be an inspiration to all.’’
President Buhari, who
commended Governor David Umahi for ”his vision and commitment to the
development of the State,” also thanked the traditional rulers of the State led
by Eze Charles Mkpuna for conferring him with the chieftaincy title of Enyioma
1 of Ebonyi (Trustworthy friend of Ebonyi).
At another event with
South East traditional rulers led by Eze Eberechi Dick, the President was
conferred with the chieftaincy title of Ochioha Ndigbo (Leader of Igbo people).
Earlier in an address
presented on behalf of Ebonyi Elders by a former Governor of the State, Chief
Sam Egwu, he appealed for more Federal presence in the State, particularly the
conversion of College of Education Ikwo to a Federal College of Education.
He also called for urgent
intervention by the Federal Government to curb intra-communal clashes as well
as cross-border disputes in the region.
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