Ette Community Endorses Mbah for Second Term, Celebrates Alachi’s Appointment
…Lauds governor’s developmental strides across Enugu State
By Sunday Apeh
Thousands of indigenes of Ette community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State have endorsed Governor Peter Mbah for a second term, while celebrating the appointment of their son, Prince Onu Alachi, as Special Assistant to the Governor on Forest Protection and Conservation.
The endorsement and celebration took place on Friday, October 23, at the residence of Prince Alachi, where community leaders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered to express their appreciation to the governor.
The event was organised by the APC Ward Executives of Ette Ward 3 in collaboration with party faithful, the two Presidents-General and the two traditional rulers representing the communities that make up the ward.
Community Applauds Mbah’s Developmental Strides
Speakers at the gathering commended Governor Mbah for what they described as his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development, educational advancement and improved public services across Enugu State.
They particularly highlighted the Smart Green School initiative, designed to provide modern, technology-driven educational facilities across the state’s 260 wards.
Other achievements cited included the establishment of Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres, road construction projects, the introduction of Enugu Air and the deployment of new public transport buses.
The speakers noted that the initiatives reflected the administration’s determination to promote development and improve the quality of life of residents across the state.
Ette Celebrates Alachi’s Appointment
The community also expressed profound appreciation to Governor Mbah for appointing Prince Onu Alachi as Special Assistant on Forest Protection and Conservation.
The people described the appointment as a demonstration of the governor’s recognition of Ette’s contributions to the development of Enugu State, as well as an opportunity for the community to participate more actively in governance.
They commended the governor for extending political recognition to the community and expressed optimism that the appointment would further strengthen its relationship with the state government.
Alachi Pledges Commitment to Duty
In his response, Prince Alachi expressed gratitude to Governor Mbah for the confidence reposed in him, assuring that he would justify the trust through dedication, diligence and responsible service.
He also thanked the people of Ette for their overwhelming support and solidarity, pledging to deploy his experience and resources towards the effective protection and conservation of the state’s forest resources.
The celebrant urged the community to sustain its support for the state government and remain committed to initiatives capable of promoting peace, unity and development.
The gathering ended with renewed pledges of support for Governor Mbah’s administration and a collective endorsement of his bid for a second term in office.
EDITOR
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, as well as M.Sc Mass Communication at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is the immediate past NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
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