Abah Joshua
The Lawmaker representing Ohaukwu North Constituency in Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Esther Agwu, has appealed to the people of Effium Autonomous Community to embrace the peace initiative by the Governor Francis Ogbanna Nwifuru-led administration.
Hon. Agwu, who made the call recently while interacting with the people of Effium in Abakaliki, said that there is no alternative to peace, without which there would be no meaningful development in any area.
According to the Lawmaker, Governor Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru is interested in ensuring that there is peace in every community, even as she regretted the eruption of crisis in the community, She expressed the hope that peace would one day be restored in the area.
She said, I am appealing to the people of Effium and Ezza-Effium to embrace the peace process which has been initiated by the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.
“I want to thank the Governor for taking a proactive step to ensure that there is peace in all the communities in Ebonyi State, including Effium Autonomous Community. There is need for you people to embrace the peace process, because without peace, there will be no meaningful development anywhere in the world.
“Governor Francis Ogbanna Nwifuru has demonstrated his administration’s willingness to make sure Ebonyi people feel the impact of governance. Since he came on board, Ebonyi people can testify that he is God’s sent. He has done a lot of things. Some of which include recruitment of Ebonyi people into the civil service, awards of numerous roads for construction, payment of various bills to people in need, empowerment of the youths, and may others too numerous to mention.
“Therefore, we should to continue to support him by aligning ourselves with the policies of his administration. By toeing the path of peace and giving peace a chance. I promise to represent you effectively and justify the mandate you all gave to me. Thank you”, she concluded.
Earlier, the Special Assistant to the Lawmaker, Ojeka Samuel, who thanked the Lawmaker for her unparalleled leadership and love for the people of Effium, assured her of the support of Effium people.
He described the emergence of Hon. Esther Agwu as a divine one. He urged the people of Effium to continue to support the administration of Governor Francis Ogbanna Nwifuru and that of Hon. Mrs. Esther Agwu to ensure that the people of Effium benefit maximally in the current dispensation.