By Victor Nwegede, Abakaliki.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Ebonyi State, Hon Uchenna Stephen Igwe on Saturday hailed Governor Francis Nwifuru for having demonstrated his benevolence spirit to the citizens of the state ahead of the 2023 and 2024 New Year celebrations.
Commissioner Igwe who made this known in his 2023 Christmas/2024 New Year message, commended Governor Nwifuru for approving a 100,000 Naira Christmas bonus with other reliefs for each Ebonyi worker in the spirit of the yuletide.
He noted that the declaration of the Christmas packages by the Governor to Ebonyi workers suddenly intensified the state's atmosphere with the euphoria of tenderness and glorious complexion.
While congratulating the citizens of the state, Igwe advised them to be guided and celebrate Christmas and New Year safely.
He also prayed for God's blessings and protection upon His children as they observe the events of Christmas and New Year.
The Commissioner said: "Christmas season is here again. Let us merry, be guided and celebrate safely, bearing in mind that Christmas comes and goes.
"May the Almighty God bless, provide, guide and protect our going out and coming in throughout this year 2023 Christmas celebration and a prosperous 2024 new year and beyond in Jesus' name, Amen. Compliment of the season."
