By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – Security has been beefed up in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, as President Muhammadu Buhari begins a two-day working visit to the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that streets in the capital city wore new looks with different security personnel seen at strategic locations.
The security personnel on guard comprised soldiers, policemen, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel.
Some residents said they hope to benefit from the visit of the President by presenting problems affecting the zone to Buhari and give them a sense of belonging.
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, yesterday announced the planned visit of the President.
He said the President is scheduled to commission projects executed by his administration including the King David University of Medical Sciences and King David University Twin Flyover; Margaret Umahi International Market; International Market Ring Road; International Market Twin Flyover; Uburu-Mpu dualised road; President Muhammadu Buhari 4-way Light Tunnel; State Shopping Mall; New Government House; New Governor’s Office and New State Executive Council Chambers.
He stated: “We acknowledge with the deepest appreciation, your fatherly love and support to Ebonyi State like you do extend to other States irrespective of their party affiliations and which has made our modest achievements possible.
“As we welcome you and your entourage to the Salt of the Nation, please accept always, the assurances of the best regards of the Government and people of Ebonyi State.”