Ihedioha applauds Ndigbo for their entrepreneurial prowess on economic front
…as Ideato Association raises fund for Centre
The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha has lauded the entrepreneurial spirit of the Igbo people any where they found themselves, urging them not to relent in their quest for wealth creation and human capital development in economic activities.
This great business spirit, he said, had contributed immensely in the development of the nation, the world and their immediate environment.
Ihedioha made the remarks in Calabar while speaking at the Ideato Cultural and Welfare Association End of Year Party/n50 million fund raising ceremony for the completion of their Hall/event centre.
The governor, who was represented by the Chidi Okoli, general manager, Imo State Housing Corporation, commended the association for taking the bold step in initiating the construction of the multi-million naira edifice in Calabar.
He said: “I am satisfied with the quality of job I have seen here today. I can attest to it and I hope you will continue using quality materials as the work progresses”.
He reassured that Imo
State shall regain its lost glory as “so many projects like road constructions have commenced within and outside the state capital.”
Ihedioha also declared: “I am committed to lifting up Imo higher than where we met it before the end of our tenure. The roads are quality ones. We need your support to do more. In no distant time, Imo will bounce back again”.
According to him, “We had just started paying pensioners in the state. Over 4,000 teachers have been penciled for employment “.
He promised to visit Calabar soonest where he will create time out to inspect the project, adding, “I am highly impressed with the project. It is a very solid structure that can stand the test of time”.
In his address Okey Maduekwe, president of Ideato Cultural and Welfare Association, commended the planning committee for coming up with the fund raising programme.
Maduekwe, while thanking all the guests, associations and well wishers that honoured the occasion, promised to judiciously utilise all funds realised in the interests of the association.
The association over the years had placed great emphasis on the development and mentoring of youths and it has been very rewarding.
The Hall, he said, had played host to some Igbo returnees on their way back home from the troubled region of Cameroon.
Earlier, the chairman of the occasion and Interim Chairman, Ideato North Local Government Council, Njesi Ernest, lauded the initiative of the people of Ideato in Cross River State.
While congratulating them for a successful outing, he used the opportunity to renew his membership with the Calabar branch
The Country Representative, Cuso international, a Gambian, Ebrima Sonko, graced the occasion as a special guest of honour.