29/05/2026
I heartily congratulate His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and Her Excellency, Princess Patricia Onyeamachi Obila, Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, on the occasion of their third anniversary in office.
In the past three years, your administration has recorded remarkable achievements, including the establishment of the ICT University, Oferekpe and Aeronautic University, Onueke; construction of 43 secondary school blocks and 63 one-storey primary school buildings; rehabilitation of major water schemes; construction of 143 housing units for public servants and 140 units for displaced persons; and delivery of over 1,500 kilometres of roads across the State.
Your government has also upgraded and equipped 13 General Hospitals, recruited over 100 medical personnel, employed 2,000 teachers and 1,500 civil servants, cleared pension and gratuity arrears dating back to 1999, implemented the N70,000 minimum wage, awarded 700 local scholarships and 300 overseas scholarships, empowered 500 entrepreneurs with N2 million each and 1,300 traders with N1 million each, while advancing the Industrial City Project at Izhiangbo to create thousands of jobs for Ebonyi youths.
Your commitment to infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic empowerment, peace, security, and human capital development continues to transform Ebonyi State and improve the lives of its people.
On behalf of my family and the good people of Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, I reaffirm our unwavering support and loyalty as you continue to lead our dear State toward greater prosperity.
Congratulations once again, Your Excellencies. May God grant you continued wisdom, strength, and good health in service to Ebonyi State.