The Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, has called on the people of Asa in Ukwa West Local Government Area to support the administration of Governor Alex Otti in its efforts to accelerate development across the state.
Ogbonna made the call on Sunday, at the Rapha Hotel, Umuahia, while speaking at a meeting of the Umuahia Branch of the Asa Development Union (ADU), the apex socio-cultural organisation of the people of Asa in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State.
The Commissioner stressed the need for greater synergy between the people of Asa and the Abia State Government, noting that such collaboration would facilitate rapid development and improve the welfare of residents of the area.
He urged the people of Ukwa West to continue supporting the policies and programmes of the state government, describing the Otti administration as the best in the history of Abia State. According to him, the administration is committed to extending development projects and infrastructure to every part of the state.
Ogbonna expressed concern over some of the challenges confronting residents of Ukwa West, including youth unemployment and infrastructural decay. He therefore urged the Asa Development Union to strengthen its collaboration with the national body of the organisation and remain united in addressing issues affecting the people.
He also pledged to work towards securing greater support from the people of Ukwa West for the administration of Governor Otti.
Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the ADU, Umuahia Branch, Mr. Onyemachi Alili, commended Commissioner Ogbonna for his efforts and contributions to the development of the state.
Alili, however, called on the Abia State Government to pay greater attention to the critical needs of the people of Asa. He pledged the continued support of the people to the policies and programmes of the Otti administration.
The meeting was attended by a large number of Asa people residing in Umuahia, including former Secretary to the Abia State Government, Pastor Ralph Egbu; Acting Clerk of the Abia State House of Assembly, Comrade Promise Onwukwe; former Permanent Secretary, Elder Iheanyi Izima; Mr. Fidelis Dike; Traditional Prime Minister, Chief Silas Ihenko; Engr. Frankline Onyema; and Dr. Evans Eledalachi Chinyere.
Others in attendance included Mr. Loveday Ogbonna, Lady Nwaka Amuwa, Pastor Izuchukwu Ogbonna, Arc. David Akoma, Dr. Stanford Ubani, Mr. Udobi Denwoha, Mr. Ugochukwu Enwereuzor, Bridget Igwe, Arc. Destiny Nwagboso, Mr. Lawrence Ubani, and several other members of the Asa community.
