Following the report released by BudgIT, a data-simplifying civic organization, which listed Enugu among the only three states that can fulfill obligations to their workers, the Enugu State Chapters of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have applauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his vision, administrative ingenuity and sheer dexterity in prudent management of the state’s lean resources.
They said that BudgIT’s verdict was objective and represents the true position of things in Enugu State, regarding the manner in which the governor has been carefully managing the resources of the state for the overall interest of the people.
In a statement jointly signed by the state Chairman and Secretary of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Comrade Igbokwe Chukwuma Igbokwe and Comrade Ben Asogwa, the workers said that it was an exceptional display of quality leadership for the governor to pay salaries regularly and still execute capital projects, despite the current economic crisis in the country.
He added that for Enugu to be listed alongside Lagos and Rivers as the only states in the federation still able to meet their recurrent needs, shows that Gov. Ugwuanyi is a visionary leader who is committed to the wellbeing of the people.
On his part, the state Chairman of the PDP, Hon. Augustine Nnamani, said that the party was not surprised by the BudgIT’s report, stressing that Ugwuanyi had maintained a culture of financial discipline that has helped his administration to save cost and ensure that its lean resources were adequately utilized for priority issues that would add value to the lives of the people of the state.
The party therefore, urged the governor to remain focused and steadfast in his vision to advance good governance and deliver on his campaign promises to the people of the state in line with the PDP Manifesto.
A recent report published by BudgIT stated that 33, out of the 36 states of the Federation, are unable to fulfill recurrent obligations, and identified Enugu, Lagos and Rivers as the only three states still able to meet their recurrent needs.
