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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated the government and people of Abia state on the 35th anniversary of the State.
Kalu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, commended the government and the people for sustaining peace, strengthening security and deepening their trust in democratic leadership.
The Deputy Speaker, who represents
Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, noted that the state, which was carved out of the old Imo State on August 27, 1991 by the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida, has remained largely peaceful and safe.
Furthermore, he laudedthe consistent efforts by successive administrations, military and civilian, to make Abia State better than it was every other year, stressing that the progress achieved so far was possible because of the collective contributions of past and present leaders.
Kalu commended the present administration led by Alex Otti for prioritizing security and good governance, including the establishment of an Air Force Office in Umuahia, the State capital.
The Deputy Speaker lauded the Abia State government for promoting bipartisan political collaboration, as demonstrated by the approval of the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) for federal projects and initiatives such as the Industrial Court, the Renewed Hope Housing Projects and the newly approved federal educational institutions in the State realized by the legislative interventions of the Deputy Speaker.
Kalu noted that these developments amongst others expected in the State soon will also attract investment, create jobs, and expand infrastructure, emphasizing that Abia stands to benefit immensely from continued federal-state cooperation.
The Deputy Speaker also lauded the reported ongoing efforts in the payment of pensions and gratuities of workers, describing it as a responsibility the government must continue to uphold to honour those who had served the state meritoriously.
“Abia at 35 is a story of resilience and progress. I commend the governments, present and previous administrations for their efforts aimed at developing our dear state and I urge us to sustain the momentum of peace, unity and service delivery”, he stressed.
