Ikpeazu advocates national cohesion, inclusiveness

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has described national cohesion and inclusiveness as key to boosting the nation’s socio-economic development.

Ikpeazu said this on Thursday during the grand finale of the 2022 Abia Day Celebration at the International Conference Center, Umuahia.

He called for concerted efforts to be made to arrest factors inhibiting the country’s socio-economic advancement.

He said that he had no plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He, however, said that he was desirous to see the party take decisions that would promote national cohesion and inclusiveness.

Ikpeazu urged the leadership of the party to be sensitive to the yearnings of every member, regardless of the part of the country they come from.
“Every part of Nigeria, including the southeastern part, needs a voice in PDP.

“Today, as we vote for PDP, we need to know what is on the table for Igbo people because we ought to be carried along in the scheme of things.

“We are saying that in the Nigeria of tomorrow, we need to be on the table and not outside,” the governor said.

In a speech, the Acting Chairman of the Abia Advisory Council, Chief Chikezie Wachuku, urged Nigerians to vote wisely in the 2023 General Elections.

Wachuku further advised the citizenry to be vigilant and security conscious as well as promote the development agenda of the state government.

Speaking with newsmen on the sideline of the even, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chris Ezem, said the celebration offered an opportunity to the citizenry to appreciate the achievements recorded in different sectors of the state.

Ezem said that it was heartwarming that Abia belonged to the comity of states with polices and programmes capable of boosting its socio-economic growth.

It was reported that highlights of the celebration included the presentation of awards and installation of traditional rulers, amongst others.