Prince (Barr. Ndubuisi Chibueze-Agbo, former Commissioner for Education, Ebonyi State.
Chief Ndubuisi Chibueze-Agbo, a former commissioner for Education in Ebonyi has extolled the exemplary leadership style of Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi saying that the governor was indeed committed to democracy and good governance.
Chibueze-Agbo noted that the governor has translated political rhetorics into concrete actions through his people-oriented policies and programmes.
The former commissioner who served under Chief Martin Elechi , former governor of Ebonyi called for support and cooperation to enable Nwifuru succeed.
Chibueze-Agbo spoke on Monday in Abakaliki in a message of felicitations and appreciation to the governor for the recent birthday celebration organised in honour of Elechi, the second civilian governor of the state.
According to him, the celebration of the Octogenarian by the state government served as a recognition of Elechi’s innumerable contributions to the good and development of Ebonyi and her people which spanned many decades.
Chibueze-Agbo while x-raying the many contributions of the former governor noted that Elechi was one of the foremost founding fathers of the Ebonyi who committed his all for the actualisation of the creation of Ebonyi.
He further noted that as a commissioner in the defunct Eastern Central State that Elechi deployed his vast knowledge and experience in Public Service to attract development to his people.
The former commissioner added that the state witnessed peace, security, economic boom while education and civil servants were accorded the pride of place during the eight-year leadership of Elechi.
He said: “Let me begin this letter of appreciation to Your Excellency with the words of John Gray, an American relationship counsellor, lecturer, and author who said, “To love someone is to acknowledge the goodness of who they are.
“Through loving a person, we awaken their awareness of their own innate goodness. It is as though they cannot know how worthy they are until they look into the mirror of our love and see themselves.”
He said that celebrating Elechi’s 83rd birthday by the governor was a crucial milestone which deserved commendation.
“On the April 2, you celebrated the former governor of Ebonyi, His Excellency Chief Martin Nwanchor Elechi, with two pronged ceremonies. Firstly, a thanksgiving service held at St Theresa’s Catholic Cathedral, Abakaliki.
“And secondly, a luncheon held at the Ecumenical Centre, Abakaliki.
“The two ceremonies were heavily attended by the créme de la créme in Ebonyi and the surrounding states.
“Many people also came from far to grace the ceremonies; it was indeed a roll call of dignitaries who took turns to pour encomium on Your Excellency for the noble gesture, and also in praise of the celebrant for his contributions in the struggle for the creation of Ebonyi.
“And the apparent legacies he left during his service to Ebonyi as the second civilian governor between 2007 and 2015.
“It was indeed a memorable and exemplary occasion and was applauded by all and sundry who were present.
“Those who did not have the opportunity to grace the ceremonies also applauded the initiative and its implementation.
” In summary, I am proud to say that majority of our people are happy with the events.
“The celebrant also made a very remarkable and heartful statement in expression of his gratitude to Your Excellency when he said: “Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has treated me better than I can ever think of treating myself.”
“We all know that Chief Martin Nwanchor Elechi does not play to the gallery. He is always too frank and honest. He was actually happy when he said that he was happy.
“It is on the above backdrop that I hereby express my appreciation to Your Excellency for making our father; leader, mentor, icon, and boss happy.
” You have made him forget a lot of pains and disappointments experienced in the past. I have always written to condemn such unwarranted and provocative treatments in the past.
“I am happy with the new environment of peace with all leaders in the state and it is only right that I also commend this line of action.
“It is a welcome development and we pray that God will bless you more and more for being a harbinger of peace and unity in Ebonyi.” ENDS/
