Emeka Ihedioha. |
Governor
of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, on Monday, assured the people of Imo
State and the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that his
government will provide quality projects in the state.
He
disclosed this while addressing the leadership CAN led by its National
President, His Eminence Rev. Dr. Sampson Ayokunle, who paid him a courtesy
visit in Owerri.
Represented
by the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Hon (Engr.) Gerald Irona, the Governor
said that Imo State is currently facing serious challenges, occasioned by the
poor state of infrastructure and facilities in the Government House, which have
forced him and his Deputy to operate from their private homes.
He
said, “It is not in the habit of His Excellency Governor Emeka Ihedioha to
engage or host government guests in his private residence. But we are facing
tough challenges in the state. We inherited no suitable office and residence,
so we decided to carry out our constitutional responsibilities from our private
residences.
“No
matter the challenges in the state, we are committed to moving the state
forward”, adding, “that the people will soon heave a sigh of relief”. He also
assured that he will keep to his promise of being fair to everyone, saying that
there will be no witch-hunting of anyone in the state.
“I
want to assure you that we will serve the people of Imo State with all our
heart. It is true that in the course of carrying out our functions we might
step on toes, but I assure you that it shall not be with the intention to
witch-hunt but to rebuild and sanitize our state. We shall do it believing that
we will keep to our promise to the good people of Imo State while we were
campaigning, which was that we will be fair to all.
He
also urged the apex Christian body to continue to pray and promote the peace
and security of the country. “I believe that you are not unaware that this
nation is going through serious challenges and God chose you to be the
President of CAN at this point in time. I therefore enjoin you, alongside other
men of God, to continue to stand In the gap.
Earlier,
the National President of CAN, His Eminence Rev. Dr. Sampson Ayokunle,
congratulated the Governor and his Deputy on their victory and successful
inauguration and urged them to continue to be humble, adding that God likes
humble disposition. He called on the Governor to realize that though he had won
the election, he is a representative of God in the government.
He
said, “God chose you for a purpose, not because you were more handsome or had
more money than those who contested against you. God does not make mistakes.
God does not look as man looks. He looks at the inside of a man and not at the
outside. I want you to know that though you won the election and are in
government, you are a representative of God.
“Remember
the parable of the rich fool. Since God gave you this position, don’t boast. Be
humble and do your work with humility because God loves humble people. People
will provoke you but don’t boast. If you don’t boast, what God has given you is
a tip of the iceberg, because God respects the humble”.
Some
of the leaders of CAN on the visit were, Bishop Goddy Okafor, Chairman, CAN
Southeast, Apostle Paul Ibeji, Chairman, CAN Imo State, Dr. S.C. Nwokolo
Southeast Secretary of CAN, Apostle Agomuo Emmanuel, Chairman, CAN Abia State,
Rev. Dr. Abraham Nwali, Chairman, CAN Ebonyi State, Rev. Dr. John Ndubuisi, Chairman,
CAN Anambra State, etc.
On
hand to receive the guests on behalf of the state government were, Mrs. Alma
Eluwe, Head of Service, Barr. Chinyere Ibe, Solicitor-General of Imo State, Hon
Jeff Ojinika (former member, House of Representatives, among others.
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