December 23, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has said significant strides have been recorded in three major pillars of his administration since 2015.
The major pillars included security, economy and anti-corruption.
President Buhari made this known on Thursday night, at the Ebonyi Maiden Honours Awards, held at the state Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, President Buhari commended Governor David Umahi on the development of the state.
“I commend Umahi on his support to the federal government policies on diversification of the economy through agriculture and ensuring food security.
“Today, Ebonyi state is one of the highest producers of rice in the country. This is a shining example of what is possible under a visionary and determined leader”, the president said.
On the state award, Buhari noted that it was good to encourage quality services and leadership.
THEWILL reports that an award was conferred on former President, Goodluck Jonathan, as Great Grand Commander Of Ebonyi Hall of Fame (GGCEHF).
Other recipients of the award included the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali-Baba, the family of late General Sani Abacha, who created the state, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Onyenuche; former governor of Abia, Theodore Orji and Ebonyi founding fathers.
Receiving the award, Jonathan described it as significant and urged Umahi to continue to showcase good governance for his people and Nigeria at large.
He commended Umahi for lifting Ebonyi with meagre resources for mega projects.
“Umahi is doing well for his people and Nigeria at large. The award is a relevant thing and not just groundnut shared by the children.
“Awards are being given to those who have made significant contributions to the state of the nation. We are happy today, we have been honoured.
“So, we thank Ebonyi state government for recognising us and we promised to do our best to support them in any way and anywhere we are. As we have been honoured today, we are indebted to the state”, Jonathan added.
Speaking on the award, Governor Umahi said the event was to recognise those who contributed enormously to the creation and development of the state.
He thanked Buhari and Jonathan for their support to Ebonyi.
