*Appreciates God for gifts of children
Enyinna Omoke, Abakaliki
Following the good testimonies of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru's administration in Ebonyi state,the Special Assistant to the Governor on Road Maintenance, Ebonyi South, Hon.Okorie Ernest Okereke has joined other well meaning Ebonyians to commend the developmental strides and outstanding performance of governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru in all the sectors of the economy, stating that governor Nwifuru's performance is unique and exceptional.
The Special Assistant on Road Maintenance (Ebonyi South),Hon.Okorie Ernest Okereke disclosed this in Abakaliki after his family child dedication and thanksgiving service at Suncity Parish Presbyterian church of Nigeria recently.He attributed the massive infrastructural development taking place in different parts of the state to governor Nwifuru's campaign manifesto on `People's charter of needs' which has placed Ebonyi state on a global map.
He further noted that the governor has played significant roles in all sectors of the economy including Infrastructure, Human capital Development, Agriculture, Education, security, among others to better the lives of Ebonyians.He prayed God to continue to bless him for more dividends of democracy.
Hon.Okereke also used the opportunity to appreciate God for blessing his family with gift of bouncing baby boy, among others God has blessed him with, praying God to also replicate same to other families who are seeking for the fruit of the womb.
`I am feeling very happy because this is a day I prayed God to bless me with a bouncing baby boy.And eventually,he came and today he is dedicated to God Almighty.I am happy it happened this way.
`As God Almighty blessed me,so shall He bless barren women to have their own baby.When I married in 2014,I told God to bless me with 3 kids I can train,and God has done more than that for me.I am happy with this four children.
`I want to commend Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for all the good things he is doing for Ebonyi people since he assumed office.Ebonyi people are very happy for his developmental strides; he has turned everything for good.The workers,traders, politicians,the less privileged,and every other Ebonyians are happy for his good leadership qualities.His performance is unique and exceptional.
`He has brought alot of infrastructural development,human capital development, Agricultural development, among others.May God bless him for this wonderful work.
On his part, a legal practitioner in Ebonyi state,Hon.Ifeanyi Ogba described the celebrant as a good man who is loved by his people because of his contributions to the development and welfare of people.He also appreciated governor Nwifuru for setting a very good standard of development in Ebonyi state for others to follow, saying that Ebonyians are proud of him.
`Today's dedication is a very good one.The celebrant is a good man and that is why people came from far and near to celebrate with him.I was with him the day that child was born and it was during Senatorial election.Infact, this child whose dedication is being done today is a senator because he was born during the Ebonyi South Senatorial election.
`I know governor Nwifuru even before he became a governor.He is a builder of people and Hon.Okorie Ernest is a very good example of somebody that has benefited so immensely from the current administration.Governor Nwifuru is doing exceedingly well for Ebonyians.Ebonyians are happy because nobody is excluded.He is working and every body is happy.
Earlier in his sermon,Bishop Johnson Okoro of Presbyterian church of Nigeria, Suncity Parish, urged christians to be good ambassadors of Christ and should not be carried away by the challenges of life because God is ever ready to deliver His people.He further urged parents to always do their best to train their children with the fear of God in order to secure a bright future for them and have a better society.
The child dedication and thanksgiving service was attended by people from all walks of life.