By Dave Uka
It was celebration galore for the people of Izzi Unuphu community, Abakaliki local government area of Ebonyi State when the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr Stanley Lebechi Mbam doled out cash, rice, live cow, and other gifts to the people for Christmas celebration.
The celebration which took place at his residence in Abakaliki, attracted a large crowd of people including the elderly, women, and youths.
Addressing the people, Mbam said the decision to celebrate with the people was in line with Governor Nwifuru's welfarist policy which is anchored in his People's Charter of Needs agenda.
He commended the governor for prioritizing the welfare of the Ebonyi people and urged the people of the Izzi unuphu community to continually pray for the governor and his family and support his good efforts in transforming Ebonyi State.
The commissioner expressed appreciation to God for the lives of the people of the Izzi unuphu community and urged them to remain steadfast and continually reflect Christ in their daily lives which he said is the reason for the celebration.
In his remarks, the traditional ruler of the Izzi unuphu community, HRH. Eze Boniface Nwaoba Nwagbo, (Igwebuike II) expressed gratitude to God and Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for appointing their son, Engr Stanley Mbam to serve in the state Executive council which according to him has ushered in boundless joy in the community
He reiterated their commitment to supporting the governor and his people's Charter of Needs agenda in repositioning Ebonyi State to greater heights
Others who spoke included Chief Ogochukwu Pius, Chairman, of the Nkaliki Development Union, Comrade Ekene Jeremiah, president of Nkaliki Youth Forum, Comrade Nwojiji Jeremiah Onyekachi ( melody), chairman, of Nwafor Uzor Traders Union, Nkaliki and chief Rebuen Ofeke chairman Izzi Unuhu community.
Chief Ogochukwu Pius, Chairman Nkaliki Development Union
Some of the beneficiaries commended the philanthropic gesture of the Honourable commissioner for hosting the entire Izzi Unuhu community for the Christmas party.
They also lauded Governor Francis Nwifuru for appointing Engr Mbam as commissioner and prayed that God would continue to bless him and his family while pledging to continue to show support for his administration.
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