The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has congratulated former governors, Chief Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano and Dr Chris Ngige on their birthdays.
Both men were born on August 8, and are celebrating their 71st and 74th birth anniversary respectively on Saturday.
The governor described his predecessors in glowing words, noting their contributions to the growth of the state.
On Obiano, Soludo said: “you’re a worthy son of Anambra whose eight years in office impacted on the state’s progressive development.
“I recall Chief Obiano’s contributions to the growth of Anambra State, his progressive initiatives in the growth and development of the State during his tenure as Governor of Anambra remain deeply appreciated
“His investments in other infrastructural developments in the State, is praise and marks you out as a patriot who deserved to be celebrated on this special occasion of his birthday.
“Therefore, I wish former Governor Willie Obiano a happy birthday today, with prayers for his sustained good health, joy, and many more years of a fulfilled, good life.”
For Ngige who was also former senator representing Anambra Central and minister of Labour and Employment under late President Muhammadu Buhari, Soludo expressed his felicitations, noting Ngige’s contributions to Anambra State during a formative and challenging period in the state’s political history.
He noted that Ngige emphasized on discipline in public administration, and noted his efforts in infrastructural development.
Chief Press Secretary to Soludo, Mr Christian Aburime in a release said: “The Governor also commended Dr. Ngige’s subsequent record of service to Anambra and to the nation, including his years representing Anambra Central in the Senate and his service as a former Minister of Labour and Employment.
“Thus, Governor Soludo celebrates with Dr. Chris Ngige as he marks another birthday, wishing him a memorable celebration with robust health, continued wisdom, and God’s abundant blessings in the years ahead.”
David-Chyddy Eleke
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