Be Good Ambassadors, Igbani Uka Tells Abia Indigenes In Anambra

By Chuks Eke*

Indigenes of Abia state living in Anambra state have been charged with upholding the law in order to protect the cordial relationship that exists between the two sister states.

Chief Arunsi Igbani Uka, Chairman of Ohazurume Ndi Abia, an umbrella body uniting all Abia sons and daughters residing in Anambra state, gave the charge in a press statement issued in Onitsha, weekend, ahead of the upcoming end of year ceremony, saying that while the relationship between the two states has been cordial, it needed to be strengthened.

Igbani Uka further charged Ndi Abia in Anambra state and other states of the country to maintain unity of purpose, be good ambassadors of the state, and avoid any act capable of tarnishing the image of the state.

He therefore commended the Governor of Abia State, Alex Oti, and his host Anambra state counterpart, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo for their quality leadership in their various states, even as he pledged the unalloyed support of Ohazurume Ndi Abia to the two governors.

He expressed satisfaction over the non-discriminatory attitudes of the two state governments in the appointment of political office holders and employment of civil servants in the two stare and appealed to the two governments to maintain the tempo.

He disclosed that it was in thanksgiving and gratitude to God for the long life and sound health of members of Ohazurume Ndi Abia that they divided to celebrate their 2023 annual end-of-the-year ceremony to keep the flag flying, adding that all peace lovers are cordially invited to celebrate with them.