The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his unwavering commitment to inclusive economic prosperity for all sections of the nation.
The President gave the assurance yesterday on the occasion of the celebration of the 25th Silver Jubilee of the throne of the traditional ruler of Amaifeke community in Orlu Local Government Area and Chairman Imo State Council of Traditional Institutions, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr.E.C Okeke, Ezeudo II of Amaifeke Ancient Kingdom, held at Eze Imo Palace, Owerri in Imo State.
The President, represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi congratulated the celebrant on his long and eventful 25 years of royal reign and described him as a man of profound integrity and a leadership asset not only to Imo State but also to the entire South East and the nation.
He stated that the people of South East have a pride of place in his Renewed Hope agenda of rebuilding Nigeria and making her the pride of the continent of Africa.
Reference was made to the new trajectory of road infrastructure transformation being witnessed in all the parts of South East,including the Onitsha-Enugu road, Owerri-Aba road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu -Abakaliki dualization, Calabar-Ebonyi- Benue- Nasarawa- Abuja Renewed Hope Legacy project, bridges, among others.
This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Umahi’s Special Adviser on Media, Orji Uchenna Orji and made available to journalists in Abakaliki.
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Tinubu used the opportunity to solicit for the unalloyed support and solidarity of the people of South East to the Renewed Hope administration of the federal government.
He asked for unanimous support for the re-election of President Tinubu come 2027,noting that South East has not had it this good in terms of inclusiveness in the economic and political landscape of the nation.
In his remarks, Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, expressed pleasure with the esteemed presence of the dignitaries who graced the occasion especially the representative of the President of the federal government.
He offered the congratulations of the Governors of South East to His Royal Majesty, who is also the Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers.
He commended him for the leadership and capacity he has shown in coordinating and directing the affairs of the traditional institutions in South East, describing him as a royal father who embodies the finest traditional leadership and who serves his people with humility and integrity.