trail in the pursuit of excellence in governance, weaving aesthetics
into the tapestry of his administrative exploits as could be seen with
the sudden transformation of the once notorious Upper Iweka axis of
Onitsha into a breathtaking kaleidoscope colours in readiness for
Christmas.
Travellers into the Eastern heartland are forced to gasp in wonder as
the long stately highway that connects the Niger Bridge to Upper Iweka
now explodes into a carnival of colour at night in subtle
demonstration of the positive change that Governor Obiano and his team
have ushered into Anambra State. On the surface of the amazing
transformation of Onitsha at night is the message of Christmas.
However, underneath that is the subliminal message of transformation
and hope for a once troubled city that used to be the dread of
benighted road travellers.
Demonstrating his resolve to drive home the inevitability of change
and unveil the friendly face of the new Onitsha, Governor Obiano
stormed the commercial cityon Mondaynight to switch on the bewildering
Christmas light. Accompanied by his wife, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu
Obiano, the Governor performed the symbolic switching on of the
Christmas lights, which also signifies the transition from an era of
darkness to a much desired period of transcendental growth and
prosperity.
Switching on the lights in a garden in Upper Iweka, Governor Obiano
announced that with that gesture, Anambra State has opened its doors
to receive here many illustrious sons and daughters who had kept away
from home on account of the precarious security situation in the state
in the past. He assured the cheering crowd of Onitsha residents who
were surprised to see the governor and his team in the ancient city at
night that his administration had made adequate security arrangements
to protect the state during the Yuletide Season and beyond.
"This is the new Las Vegas of Nigeria" Governor Obiano declared,
pointing at the amazingly transformed Upper Iweka interchange of the
Onitsha-Enugu Expressway. "Tell your brothers and sister in the
Diaspora and elsewhere to come home for Christmas. Anambra is safe
enough for all of us. This Christmas will be one of the best you have
ever had," the governor assured. He also announced that his
administration had made an elaborate plan to give Ndi Anambra a wow
experience this Christmas starting with a special Christmas Carol
night, wrestling and boxing Championships, a musical concert, male and
female football tournaments and a masquerade festival.
He further explained that the Christmas decorations and special
lighting would continue to adorn the streets of Onitsha and other
major cities in the state till the25th of January 2015and appealed to
landlords other residents who have buildings along major ways and
strategic locations to support the efforts of the government by
repainting their houses and decorating them in Christmas colours to
reflect the mood of the season.
Governor Obiano also expressed satisfaction that his administration
has liberated the entire state and Onitsha in particular from the
claws of hoodlums and miscreants and restored night life to the city,
assuring that the ongoing installation of street lights would be
extended to various parts of the State. He reassured Ndi Anambra that
the combined firepower of Operation Kpochapu and Operation Sheba
would guarantee them a crime-free Yuletide Season and beyond.
Accompanied by his wife, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, some members
of the State Executive Council and other top government officials, the
governor inspected the Christmas decorations at the Government House
Awka, Recreation Parks and other parts of Upper Iweka, Onitsha,
Bridge Head and DMGS roundabout, among others.
The Chairman of Onitsha North local government area, Mr. Douglas
Egbuna, thanked the Governor for restoring the glory of the Commercial
City and transforming it as a major gateway into the state.
A resident of the area and an APGA stalwart, Mr. Tex Okechukwu noted
that for the first time the state has a responsive and people-oriented
Governor who is impacting positively on the lives of the people. Mr.
Okechukwu enjoined the electorate to give APGA total support.
Also, speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth
Mobilization, Comrade Chinedu Obidigwe, assured that youths would
assist security operatives to ensure peaceful and crime-free yuletide.
--247UReport
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