The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has commended the Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, for turning Enugu into “the most peaceful state in the country.”
Ekweremadu also lauded Nigerians for their support and investment in democracy which, he said, had helped sustain the democratic process in the country.
The Deputy Senate President said this at a reception organised in his honour by Agbada Nenwe community in Nenwe, Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu State during the Easter holiday.
A statement by the Special Adviser (Media) to Deputy President of the Senate, Mr. Uche Anichukwu, quoted his as saying, “Nigerians have left no one in doubt that they want democracy to succeed. Even in extreme hardship, they have continued to endure and make sacrifices. However, leaders must reciprocate the unalloyed the people’s unalloyed faith and resilience in protecting the nation’s democracy by delivering good governance and development.
“I enjoin Nigerians to continue to support government at all levels because I am sure that there will be light at the end of the tunnel. But as leaders, we must eschew recrimination, divisiveness, and deploy the best hands on deck to move the nation forward.”
Ekweremadu commended Agbada Nenwe community for the newfound peace in the area and urged the people to sustain it by continually emulating the peaceful and humble dispositions of the governor.
“I want to specially commend Governor Ugwuanyi for enthroning peace and harmony in the State. There is no doubt that Enugu is the most peaceful state in the country,” he said.
Earlier, the traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Dr. F.N. Imoh, said the honour accorded Ekweremadu was in appreciation of “the numerous projects and services he had rendered to the community.”
Imo also said Nigeria would develop faster if every political leader toed Ekweremadu’s footsteps.
