Ugwuanyi thanks stakeholders for peace in Enugu

Udi people hail leadership style, seek Enugu West Senatorial District seat

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has expressed appreciation to all stakeholders of the state for the enduring peace and progress being witnessed since inception of his administration.

Ugwuanyi, who disclosed that Enugu is a reference point for peace in the country, said he does not take the support, solidarity and cooperation of the stakeholders for granted.

Addressing the people of Udi Local Government Area, when they paid him a solidarity visit at Government House, Enugu, yesterday, Ugwuanyi expressed delight at the support and solidarity they have given him since he assumed office in 2015.

Udi people were at the Government House to commend Ugwuanyi for peace and good governance in the state as well as appeal to him for zoning of the Enugu West Senatorial District ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the council area, in the spirit of justice, equity and fairness.

The governor urged them to remain committed in prayers for God to continue to direct affairs of the state, adding that the positive results the state is witnessing in terms of peace, security and good governance, in spite of the nation’s challenges, was because his administration entrusted Enugu State to God’s hands.

Ugwuanyi, who applauded the people of Udi LGA for their comportment and peaceful disposition in the course of their quest for the senatorial seat, advised them to consult widely and continue to ensure that things are done peacefully, transparently and credibly.

Earlier in his presentation on behalf of the people of Udi LGA, the Council Chairman, Philip Okoh, told Ugwuanyi: “We came to thank you for the good works you are doing in Enugu State, the peace you have entrenched in Enugu State as well as the manner you govern the state despite all the challenges in the country.”

In his remarks, His Royal Highness Igwe F. Ken Ezeike, on behalf of the Traditional Rulers, lauded Ugwuanyi’s peace and good governance initiatives, stressing that the governor’s leadership style is well cherished and unprecedented in the annals of Enugu State.