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Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu of Abia State has assured a delegation from Arochukwu LGA of the proactive steps by his administration in their quest to curb the incessant border clashes involving Isu Community and their neighbors from Cross River State.
The Governor stated this during his meeting with the Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party from the LGA, led by Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, at the Governor’s Lodge in Aba.
Governor Ikpeazu who promised the Stakeholders Of inclusiveness assured the entire people of Arochukwu that no part of the state would be sidelined in the administration’s developmental agenda, while also assuring that an access road leading into the community would be constructed to ease movement by the people there.
A release made available to Famous Reporters by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Chief Ememanka Onyebuchi, (Esq), disclosed that the Governor had met with the community’s counterpart, Cross River State on the subject matter, adding “and the State Executive Council has approved the immediate construction of a Police Station in Isu with accommodation facilities for the officers”, the release read.
He further assured that the State Ministry of Works will immediately assess the Okobo Arochukwu Road with a view to commencing work there.
“On the issue of elevation of indigenes of Arochukwu in the State Public Service, the Governnor assured that his administration would not leave any section of the State behind and that deserving public servants will always be elevated irrespective of where they come”.
Furthermore, the Governor assured that his administration would not relent in giving appointments to some sons and daughters of Arochukwu.
He thanked the delegation for the visit and challenged them to support the growth of the party in their area.
Speaking earlier, leader of the delegation, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa said their visit was aimed at relaying the various issues bothering the party in the area to the Governor.
Meanwhile, members of the delegation included Hon. Tony Nwachulwu, LG council’s party chairman, the Commissioner for Special Duties in charge of Joint Projects, Chief J. J. Okoro, Abia North PDP Zonal Women Leader, Barrister Priscilla Umeham, Elder Ama Abraham, Prince Eric Aso Kalu and Prince Dan Kalu amongst others.
