By Okey Maduforo Awka .
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra state has commended the two former Governors of the state Sen Çhris Ngige and Chief Willie Obiano for their respective contributions towards the socioeconomic development of the state while in office.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Soludo Mr Christian Aburime to mark the 74th birthday of Sen Çhris Ngige and 71st birthday of Chief Willie Obiano, Soludo recalled their respective roles as Governors of the state .
“The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed his felicitations to former Governor, Senator Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige, CON, on the occasion of his birthday”
“In his goodwill remarks, Governor Soludo recalled Dr. Ngige’s contributions to Anambra State during a formative and challenging period in the state’s political history, noting his emphasis on discipline in public administration and his efforts in infrastructural development”
“The Governor also commended Dr. Ngige’s subsequent record of service to Anambra and to the nation, including his years representing Anambra Central in the Senate and his service as a former Minister of Labour and Employment”he said.
Soludo described Obiano as a worthy son of Anambra whose eight years in office impacted on the state’s progressive development.
Soludo noticed that Obiano’s progressive initiatives in the growth and development of the State during his tenure as Governor of Anambra remain deeply appreciated
“The Governor also commended the former Governor’s investments in other infrastructural developments in the State, further describing him as a worthy patriot who deserved to be celebrated on this special occasion of his birthday”
“Therefore, Governor Soludo wished former Governor Willie Obiano a happy birthday today, with prayers for his sustained good health, joy, and many more years of a fulfilled, good life” the statement concluded.
