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| President Buhari in Ebonyi |
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abakiliki, capital of Ebonyi State, assured Ndigbo that his administration will ensure timely execution of roads, power and other projects in the South-East.
Addressing Ebonyi State Leaders of Thought and Traditional
Rulers at a meeting in Government House, the President commended Ebonyi people
for the warm reception accorded him during the State visit.
''My presence here today is a demonstration of our strong
belief in the unity of Nigeria. As the most populous country in Africa, with
over 300 ethnic groups, our diversity is unique among nations.
''When I met with leaders from the South East last month in
Abuja, they raised several issues of concern, including the state of the roads
and infrastructure in the region. I want to assure you that we will deliver on
our promises.
''Our 2018 Budget includes many strategic projects for the
region in the roads, power, agriculture and other sectors,’’ he said.
The President had earlier inaugurated the 14.5km
Abakiliki-Afikpo Federal road constructed by the Ebonyi State Government.
He also commissioned the 700 metre length of the dual
flyover over the Trans-Sahara route running from Enugu to Cameroon, and the
Senator Offia Nwali flyover, all in the State capital
In addition, he performed the foundation-stone laying
ceremonies of Ebonyi City Mall, another flyover and road tunnel named after
him.
The President also unveiled the statue of Sir Akanu Ibiam, a
former governor of the old Eastern region, whom he described “as a great
Nigerian, whose notable records of humanitarianism, advocacy of free primary
education and rural development, will continue to be an inspiration to all.’’
President Buhari, who commended Governor David Umahi for
''his vision and commitment to the development of the State,'' also thanked the
traditional rulers of the State led by Eze Charles Mkpuna for conferring him
with the chieftaincy title of Enyioma 1 of Ebonyi (Trustworthy friend of
Ebonyi).
Mr. Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media
and publicity in a statement, said the president at another event with South
East traditional rulers led by Eze Eberechi Dick, was conferred with the
chieftaincy title of Ochioha Ndigbo (Leader of Igbo people).
Earlier in an address presented on behalf of Ebonyi Elders
by a former Governor of the State, Chief Sam Egwu, he appealed for more Federal
presence in the State, particularly the conversion of College of Education Ikwo
to a Federal College of Education.
He also called for urgent intervention by the Federal
Government to curb intra-communal clashes as well as cross-border disputes in
the region.
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