The
Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has returned from his short
annual vacation in the US. Governor ObianoarrivedAwka the state capital
yesterday evening to the warm welcome of family, friends, colleagues and
NdiAnambra thereby dispelling malicious rumours of illness reported in some
newspapers the day before.
Governor
Obiano who was bustling with energy and vitality when he arrived the Governor’s
Lodge in Amawbia seemed to have had a great time mapping out strategies on how
to finish his first term in office on a strong note and endear himself to
NdiAnambra in readiness for the gubernatorial election that comes up later in
the year.
Addressing
the crowd that gathered to receive him on his arrival, Governor Obiano
dismissed the story that he was flown overseas to receive treatment for an eye
problem as a mere rumour that should be disregarded by NdiAnambra.
“I
went to the US for a short vacation. But
I am back in Awka. I do not have any injuries anywhere. I am in a great shape.
I have no problem at all with my health,” Governor Obiano declared while
observing that the false story about his health may not have been unconnected
with the people’s wish to see their governor again after being away for short
while on vacation. “NdiAnambrawere missing their governor. It is okay. I am
back now! Dalunu,” he assured with a broad smile.
He
explained that after observing a period of rest, he had returned to focus more
intensely on meeting the expectations of the people and widening the circle of
excellence that his administration has established in the state to ensure that
Anambra assumes its full status as a pacesetter among all the states in the
federation.
It
would be recalled that Governor Obianohad embarked on an annual vacation in the
first week of January after what was widely adjudged to be a remarkable year
for him; a year that brought out his fighting spirit as he competently managed
the affairs of the state in a manner that minimized the impact of the current
recession on the vulnerable populations of the state.
While
away in the US, Governor Obiano had taken out some time to seek the grace of
God in prayers, reflect on the challenges ahead of him as he prepares for his
second term bid and read up a few important books on leadership and what it
takes to inspire self-belief in the masses in times of general depression.
With
his return, NdiAnambraare hopeful that Governor Obiano’swould resume his dazzling
run in 2016 that made the state a reference point in good governance.
They
recalled that Obiano’s performance was so outstanding in 2016that he won a
string of important awards like the Zik Prize for Good Governance, Silverbird Man
of the Year and Vanguard newspapers Man of the Year.
Obiano
is also winner of the Nigeria Integrity and Anti-corruption Award instituted by
theEthics and Corporate Compliance
Institute of Nigeria, Outstanding Performance Award from
New Telegraph newspapers as well as a Certificate of Recognition from the Institute for Housing
and Urban Development of the Erasmus University, Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.
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