An exclusive and influential social organization in the South East geo-political zone, Enugu Sports Club has endorsed the re-election bid of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State in 2019.
The club gave the endorsement when members of its executive committee paid a solidarity visit to Gov. Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, on Wednesday.
Presenting their stance, the Chairman of the club, Chief Ben Etiaba told Gov. Ugwuanyi that they were “solidly behind you” and “very proud” of him for entrenching peace and good governance, disclosing that “the peace you have enthroned has trickled down to everywhere in the state, including in the club”.
Chief Eitaba said that Gov. Ugwuanyi has not only entrenched peace in the state but has also enhanced security, adding that the governor has equally utilized the lean resources of the state to provide critical infrastructure and pay workers’ salaries regularly, even when most states could not pay.
“Your Excellency, you have done a lot in infrastructural development in the state. For instance, the signature project at Milliken Hill will remain indelible not just to Ndi Enugu, but those of us who ply the road to our villages in Anambra State and beyond”, the chairman said.
He also commended the governor for his bi-partisan approach to governance as well as his contributions to the progress of the club as its president, and promised to join hands to campaign for him to ensure his landslide victory at the polls.
In response, Gov. Ugwuanyi stated that he was deeply humbled and grateful for the endorsement, especially “coming from such a highly respected and discerning institution”.
The governor noted that such endorsement “certainly carries a lot of weight and therefore, cannot be taken for granted”.
He equally appreciated the quality of leadership of the club as well as the support, solidarity and partnership it has continued to accord his administration since inception, saying that “this has greatly assisted us in our efforts to attain the new frontiers of development that is observable in the state today”.
