Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has sent a warm message of goodwill to the people of Abia State on the occasion of the 2022 Easter Celebration.
In a Press Release me available to Newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka, Governor Ikpeazu noted that the Easter celebration is significant and one of the foundations of the Christan faith.
Part of the press statement reads thus; “Once again, we have the exceptional privilege of being part of this year’s Easter celebration, one of the foundations of our Christian faith. The death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ are perhaps, the most significant events that shape our faith as Christians. It strengthens our faith and most importantly, gives us an enduring hope of a more glorious tomorrow”.
The Governor told Abians that a better and more prosperous tomorrow is assured judging from the available positive macroeconomic indices.
Ikpeazu assured that before the end of the year, a huge part of the state will become illuminated with uninterrupted electricity as the Geometric Power Project will fully come on stream.
“The socioeconomic quantum leap this will come with can only be imagined. As a state with great potentials in small scale manufacturing and commerce, steady power will redefine our entire existence. When added to the fact that several key strategic infrastructural projects that will further boost commercial activities, especially in Aba will be commissioned in the next few weeks, it becomes even clearer that we are marching forward as a state and as a people”,he said.
The Governor also used the opportunity to appeal to the political class to tread with caution as they get ready to commence political activities for the 2023 elections.
“In the last 7 years, we have, by the grace of God Almighty and a deliberate and painstaking planning, managed to keep Abia as one of the states with most stable sociopolitical environments. We have, by the kindness of God, kept our state peaceful and safe, when compared to our neighbors. I therefore appeal to our politicians to be mindful of these as they plan to go into full scale politicking. Any acts capable of plunging our dear state into avoidable chaos must be avoided. The peace and security of our people must remain the most paramount consideration”.
