ENGR. EMETU PERFORMS FOUNDATION LAYING CEREMONY FOR OHAFIA CHILDREN’S PARK AND RECREATIONAL CENTER.
A modern children’s leisure and recreational park in Abriba, Ohafia Local Government Area is gradually becoming a reality, following the foundation laying ceremony performed by the Deputy Governor of Abia State Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu,
The event attracted the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs Chidinma Nwogu; Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade, Commerce and Industry, Chief Nwaka Inem, Hon. Mandela Obasi, member representing Ohafia North State Constituency; Head Of Department Works, Ohafia L.G.A, Engr. Uka Nwankwo, the Enachioken of Abiriba, HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu amongst others.
Speaking during the event, Engr. Emetu, expressed gratitude to Fidelity Bank, the body financing the project which was attracted by the Mayor of Ohafia Local Chief David Ogba Onuoha, Bourdex, for their decision and willingness to invest such significant sum for the welfare and wellbeing of the people.
He expressed confidence in the Mayor for using his contact and connections to influence the project.
He therefore advised the youths and Abriba community to be accommodating to the contractors during the construction process.
The deputy governor reaffirmed the commitment of the present administration to ensure that the welfare of Abians remains an utmost priority.
In his speech, the MD Fidelity Bank Plc. Mrs Nneka Onyaeli Ikpe who was represented by the Bank Head, Umuahia branch, Mrs Perpetual Grace explained that the center is being built in support of Dr. Alex Otti’s led administration and in recognition of the Mayor’s contributions towards the growth of the bank over the years and in solidarity with his appointment as the Mayor of Ohafia LGA.
The Mayor, Chief Bourdex in his remarks commended the decision of fidelity bank to embark on the project. In his speech, he explained that Ohafia LGA is fast emerging as the third city in Abia State, despite the growth and development, the absence of playgrounds and recreational centers for post work relaxation has had a negative impact on the social and economic progress of the community
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He revealed that under his leadership as the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government, the Council aims to revitalize the local nightlife by constructing well-equipped and illuminated playgrounds in each of the 11 INEC wards in the LGA to enhance the wellbeing of the rural populace. He therefore expressed delight to witness the first one being built by Fidelity Bank PLC.
The Deputy National Chairman of Labor Party ( South East) Hon. Ceekay Igara & the member representing Ohafia South State constituency Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe) in their various speeches thanked the Mayor for his giant strides in bringing development to the LGA.
