Leaders of Agbaja Clan, comprising of Udi and Ezeagu Local Government Areas of Enugu State on Sunday commended Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for entrenching peace, security, unity and progress in the state in spite of the numerous challenges confronting the state since he assumed office.
The Agbaja leaders, who spoke when they joined Prince Victor Ogakwu of Udi Ancient Kingdom and his friends to host and celebrate Governor Ugwuanyi at Ogakwu’s residence in Udi Town, also extolled the governor for his rare leadership qualities, which ensured the state and its residents are safe especially during and after the just concluded general election.
Welcoming Ugwuanyi during the fraternal visit which was also attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Cecilia Ezeilo; the former Deputy Governor of the state, Hon. Sunday Onyebuchi the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Most Rev. (Dr.) Ernest Obodo; the Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr. Charles Egumgbe; the Chairman of Udi LGA, Hon. Philip Okoh, a leading member of Agbaja Leaders of Thought, Rev. Surv. Ugochukwu Chime; Dr. Tony Eze; some traditional rulers, among others, the host, Prince Ogakwu said that was a way of appreciating Ugwuanyi.
He said: “Nobody was injured because of the elections. We had God on our side. Our governor allowed peace to reign unlike what happened in some other states; that is leadership.”
Speaking on behalf of the people of Agbaja, the Okwuluoha IV of Udi Ancient Kingdom, Igwe Sam Aneke, expressed gratitude and solidarity to Ugwuanyi saying: “You have done us well; the relationship we have with you will continue; it won’t end here. Wherever you are, we are with you and we are behind you. The way he governed us, we like it. You have led us well.
“In the last elections, there was no news of violence, nobody was injured, no casualties. We pray it continues like that.”
Corroborating Igwe Aneke’s remark, Dr. Egumgbe reassured Gov. Ugwuanyi of the continued support, love and loyalty of the people of Agbaja, stressing that the visit was a testament to their resolve.
Other dignitaries at the occasion were HRH Igwe Chike Onodugo (the Ujaligwa II of Abor, Udi LGA); HRH Igwe Mike Uzoigwe (Chinenyeze II of Uwani Amokwe); HRH Igwe Onuoha Eke; Chief Oliver Chima (Igbokidi); Hon. Gary Eneh; Ozo Luke Mamel; Ozo Prof. Ike Oluka; Ozo Emeka Odunigwe; Barr. Tahil Ochi; Barr. Matthew C Obodoechi, Prof. Sam Ugwu, and Mr. Betram Ogakwu.
