Support for Ugwuanyi Overwhelming, Says PFN Chairman
The Chairman of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Enugu State, Bishop Godwin Madu, has described the gale of endorsements for the re-election of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi by the people from various facets of the society as overwhelming and a sign of good leadership.
Bishop Madu who spoke during the New Year prayer rally organised by Enugu State workers, yesterday at the new state secretariat, thanked God for the New Year and appreciated Governor Ugwuanyi for entrusting the state to the hands of God.
Describing Ugwuanyi as “a kind-hearted governor and a man we know for his dividends of democracy,” the PFN chairman commended him for making the welfare of the workers one of his administration’s priorities, stating that “we no longer thank the governor for payment of salaries regularly, but for paying the 13th month salary every year.”
The cleric told Governor Ugwuanyi that it was because of the peace and good governance he has entrenched that “the labour force in Enugu State is standing behind you; the social community and the religious community are standing with you,” proclaiming that “your tenure as governor is eight years”.
Bishop Madu who agreed with the theme of the prayer rally that ‘All Power Belongs to God’ noted that “everywhere he (Ugwuanyi) went it is endorsement.” He added that Governor Ugwuanyi has enjoyed such tremendous goodwill and support from the people because of his humility and uncommon style of leadership and prayed fervently for the governor’s victory at the March governorship election and more God’s blessings in his life and family.
Prayers were also offered by other clergymen for the progress of the state, Nigeria, workers/ pensioners/union leaders, and successful and hitch-free general election.
In his address, Governor Ugwuanyi applauded the organised labour in the state for initiating and sustaining the inspiring and highly uplifting religious event, “to give God praise and glory for the love and compassion He showered on us in the previous years and to seek His grace, guidance, protection and all round favour in this New Year”.