Mr Willie Okolieogwo, Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Imo chapter, has pledged the commitment and loyalty of members of the association to the Governor Hope Uzodimma-led administration.
Okolieogwo made the pledge at an interactive/gift presentation forum of the association with the Chief Executive Officer of Valentino Da Vinci Ltd., Mr Valentine Ugbala, at his residence, on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Orlu, Imo.
According to him, Uzodimma has performed well in the development of the state, especially in the area of road construction, within his one year in office.
He added that local government chairmen had also lived up to expectation.
“We commend the governor for the good work he is doing in the state. We remain committed, loyal and supportive to the government of Uzodimma,” he said.
Okolieogwo thanked Ugbala for identifying with the association and for the gift presentation.
The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, enumerated some of the achievements of the present administration, saying that a lot of projects would soon be inaugurated by the governor.
He expressed delight at Ugbala’s gesture to ALGON and commended the council chairmen for the development of their respective local government areas despite the limited resources.
Ikegwuonu enjoined the chairmen to give the governor all the support needed for him to succeed.
The Chairman, Orlu Local Government Council, Mrs Ifeoma Ndukwu, extolled the administrative qualities of the governor and thanked Ugbala for his kind gesture and contributions to the development of Orlu zone.
Earlier, Ugbala said that the parley was to commend the council chairmen for their contributions to the development of their local government areas, in spite of the lean resources.
While disclosing that the gift items had monetary value of N6.7 million, he promised that it would be a yearly affair, other things being equal.