Good governance, cooperation and proactiveness on the part of leaders have been identified as the recipe for development in Nigeria.
This was the take of a former SSG in Anambra state, Prince Victor Osita Ezenwa on the occasion of the Inauguration and public presentation of “Anambra Redemption Forum (ARF),” which took place on Tuesday, 22 June, 2021 at the Auditorium of Christ Holy Church International, in Awka.
Prince Osita, who was also the chairman of the occasion, expressed satisfaction with the turn out recorded at the event, lauding the initiative and its potential to serve as driver of accountable and responsible governance.
The event was declared open by the spiritual father of the day, Venerable David Achukwu, who called for God’s intervention and blessings and also prayed for peace in the nation at large.
Subsequently, in his address, the President of Anambra Redemption Forum, Hon Nduka Aguofia Esq (OJIDEMBUBA NIMO), appreciated all those who graced the occasion – describing it as a monumental event that resulted from discomforting narratives bedeviling political leadership in recent times.
Aknowledging that Anambra state had witnessed some positive strides in governance, Hon Nduka Aguofia Esq (OJIDEMBUBA NIMO) posited that it was still a far cry from the standard when compared with international best practices – especially in areas of transparency, accountability, equity and setting priorities; gaps which the ARF seeks to draw attention through constructive criticisms and advocacies, including partnerships with visionary and responsible leaderships with a view to achieving an egalitarian socio-political system.
Hon Nduka Aguofia Esq. also noted that the group was represented in all 21 LGs of Anambra state.
Speaking further, the ARF president – Hon Nduka Aguofia Esq (OJIDEMBUBA NIMO), admitting that challenges existed l, appealed for the support of corporate bodies, missions, the press, individuals of goodwill and every concerned citizen in reaching the set goal.
Also appreciating the newly sworn-in advocates – noting they were elected to make sustainable sacrifices for the good of the people and praying their gallantry and impact help redefine society, enhance the growth of the group and project its ideals of delivering leadership on its mandate of good governance.
The highpoint of the event was the swearing-in of Anambra redemption Advocates by a legal practitioner, Dr Ken Uzoechi who charged them to uphold the values of the group, and also urged those present to select trustworthy leaders and oppose godfatherism.
Other highpoints of the event were the breaking of Kolanut, appraisal from members and observers and refreshment.
The event was graced by ARF delegates and representatives, spiritual fathers, including presidential aspirant – Dr John Kennedy Osuala – represented by Prince JIJ Ohja (the state coordinator of his campaign), Reverend Raphael Egeonu (his South East coordinator); members of the press and concerned citizens.
