Tinubu, Ganduje, Uzodinma, Otti, Mbah Extoll Onyejeocha at Thanksgiving Service, Project Commissioning
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the weekend described the Minister of (State) Labour and Employment, Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, as a true nationalist and community leader who he is pleased with and proud of.
The President who was represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) at a Thanksgiving Service and the commissioning of an ultra modern court complex built by Onyejeocha at Isouchi in Abia State, said Nigerians are proud of the Minister because her contribution towards the country’s democratic development.
He said: “I am here to celebrate a woman of value, a community leader, woman of honour and a nationalist. I am happy to be here to commission a Court Complex I want to say that the President is happy with her, and we are proud of her, because she is contributing to our democracy.
Also speaking at the event, the National Chairman of the party, Umar Ganduje, said he was at the event because of the Honourable Minister’s humility and her nationalist approach.
“I am here because of the importance of Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha. On behalf of the national working committee and members of our great party, I want to appreciate her for inviting us to this event. She is a woman who cares so much about our national integration and unity”.
“A very responsible woman and a symbol of national unity , who did a lot to her community. We are proud of her, because she decided to give back to her community and has made our party and all those who identify with her”, said Ganduje.
On his part, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, also commended Hon Onyejeocha who he described Onyejeocha as an Amazon for her immense contributions towards the development of the state and upliftment of the people.
He noted that although the ex-lawmaker was not reelected to the green chamber, her contributions as a member of the Federal Executive Council, “are enormous.”
Uzodinma said that South East Governors were already collaborating to alleviate the sufferings of the people and called on the political class, irrespective of their political affiliation to unite for the development of the zone.
“I therefore call on the politicians in Abia State, indeed in the South East to join hands together to build a new region for our people, to create an economy for our people, to create a life for our people, to develop our zone for the interest of all of us.
“I am particularly very delighted that this time the awareness has become so incremental to the extent that it does not matter which political party you come from. We are looking for quality service, how to serve our people, if we serve our people well, it means we have served God well, because the mind of the people is obviously the mind of God.”
In his remarks, Gov Otti of Abia State thanked the people of Umunneochi for their continued support to his administration, and to Hon. Onyejeocha, urging them to sustain it.
He appreciated the decision of Hon. Onyejeocha to thank God for his blessings and grace upon her life.
Otti noted her quality contributions for the development of the state and the country, and encouraged her to continue to make positive impacts.
In her speech, Hon. Onyejeocha thanked God for helping her to strain her current political height which she acknowledged was only made possible by God.
The former Deputy Chief Whip, House of Representatives, narrated her life experiences and how God has been her foundation and help over the years.
Onyejeocha further noted that God had taken over the political landscape of Abia .
She said that the era of “relegating God to the background in Abia is over as God is taking over the State now.”
Onyejeocha restated her readiness to serve at any level to make the nation great and thanked Governor Otti and all that came to identify with her.
In his sermon entitled: “The Power of Thanksgiving” the Bishop, Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Nsuka/Ehamufu, Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Dr. John Eze, stressed the need for thanksgiving unto the Lord.
He said that “thanksgiving provokes the power of God into action, triggers multiplication of God’s blessings, guarantees preservation of testimonies and makes people to know that God blesses people.”
The Isuochi- born preacher, who appreciated Hon. Onyejeocha’s dedication to God and contributions to the development of her people, thanked God for the kind of leadership He has provided for Abia State with Governor Alex Otti in the helm of affairs.
Some of the dignitaries at the event were, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of our party, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Doris Nkiru Uzoka-Anite, Stella Okotete, DG NEXIM Bank, Abia APC chairman, Kingsley Ononoghu, Justice Ifeoma Jumbo, A G Abia State, some senators and members of House of Reps, SRO MFM Umuahia Region and Enugu Pastors and the esteemed members of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, including the DG National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Malam Abubakar Fikpo, the DG, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Dr. Issa Aremu, Director of Occupational Safety and Health Department (OSH), Adogu Lauretta, the Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr. Olajide Osundun and South East and South South Methodist Bishops.
The day was further enriched by the inauguration of the magnificent new High Court building, a beacon of justice and service. Its imposing presence stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to uphold the law and serve the people of Abia.