Traditional Rulers in Anambra State have commended Governor Willie Obiano for his quality leadership.
The traditional rulers made their feelings known after the monthly meeting of the State Traditional Rulers Council at their Chamber, at the Government House, Awka.
The traditional ruler of Mkpunando Aguleri, Igwe Johnson Mbanefo, paid glowing tribute to Governor Obiano for his people-oriented programmes and policies which have greatly moved the state to the next level.
Igwe Mbanefo listed some of the Governor’s landmark achievements to include surviving two recessions in the live of his administration, regular payment of workers salaries in the midst of economic downturn in the country, building the first International Cargo Airport sited at Umueri, among others.
He wished the governor well and encouraged him to forge ahead.
On his part, his Umuenwelum-Anam counterpart, Igwe Okeke Michael Obadili Okoye, encouraged the Governor to persevere in actualizing the Umueri International Cargo Airport.
Igwe Okeke used the forum to ask for the rehabilitation of the Mmiata-Umuenwelum-Anam road.
Also speaking, the traditional ruler of Nawfija, Igwe Clifford Okeke, prayed for a better 2021, and urged the governor whom he commended for having the interest of the people at heart, appealed for the timely completion of the already awarded Nawfija-Akpu-Ufuma-Ogbunka road.
Also contributing, the traditional ruler of Obosi, Igwe Chidubem Iweka and his Umueri counterpart, Igwe Ben Emeka, expressed gratitude to God for surviving the outgoing year and prayed for better prospects in the year 2021.
