— Chidi Lloyd Has Redefined Local Government Administration — Rivers PDP Chairman
— As Chidi Lloyd Attributes His Achievements To The Support of Stakeholders
As the Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Dr Chidi Lloyd continues to attract commendation for the infrastructure revolution witnessed across Emohua LGA under his administration, the Governor of Rivers State, H.E Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says he is very happy with the council chairman’s achievements within two years of his administration.
The Governor said he is happy that the council chairman didn’t disappoint the people of Emohua Local Government Area who elected him to oversee the affairs of the Local Government Council.
Gov Wike stated this at the commissioning of the newly constructed Uke-Eli road conceived, executed and completed by Emohua Local Government Council under the administration of Dr Chidi Lloyd in Rundele, Emohua LGA on Monday.
The Governor who was represented by the Chief of Staff at Rivers State Government House, Chief Engr Chukwuemeka Woke described Dr. Chidi Lloyd as a courageous administrator who is determined, committed and focused towards the development of his people.
“The chairman of our party (PDP) has said it all that you’ve redefined local government administration and you have also attributed your performance to the support you enjoy from the leadership of our party in the LGA. So, I want to thank you for not disappointing us. Thank you as you no fall our hand.
“Above all, I want to say that it takes a man of courage and determination; it takes a man who is focused to embark on these gigantic projects and complete them as a local government council. It is not just about the availability of funds, one must have the courage and vision to embark on these kinds of projects.
“So, we thank you and we thank the people of Emohua local government area for giving you their mandate and we thank God today that you have not disappointed them”.
Gov Wike thanked the people of Rundele for standing by his administration from its inception in 2015 while encouraging stakeholders in the area to continue to promote peace and unity amongst the communities to attract government presence to the area.
He noted the requests made by the community in their address and promised to communicate the same to the incoming administration in the state in the handover note to the next Governor of Rivers State.
The Governor also commended the council chairman’s commitment to the war against the resurgence of crime and criminality in parts of Emohua LGA, assuring that the state government was solidly behind the council chairman’s effort to eradicate armed robbery and cultism in the LGA.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Amb. Desmond Akawor said the chairman of Emohua LGA has redefined local government administration with a sterling performance, especially in the area of infrastructure development.
Desmond Akawor who was represented by the State Secretary of PDP, Dr Benibo George noted the importance of infrastructure development to the urbanization of Emohua LGA.
The State Party chairman noted expression of joy and happiness amongst the people of the area which he said indicates that the people appreciate the council chairman’s performance, stressing that every good work attracts reward from the people.
” As we came here we see the expression of happiness in the faces of the people which indicates that Dr. Chidi is actually performing very well and we seriously appreciate that.
“Recall that we were here last year on behalf of the governor to also commission a road project executed by Dr Chidi Lloyd’s administration, today we’re here again experiencing another road commissioning by the same administration. This is a clear manifestation that local government can actually embark on road projects.
” We are very much impressed that the narrative has been changed by Chidi Lloyd, that jinx has been broken and this is very remarkable and commendable.
” To my brother Chidi Lloyd, I want to say that one way of asking for more is to do more; if you do more, more will be given to you and we encourage you to do more.”
The Chief Host and Chairman of Emohua LGA, Dr. Chidi Lloyd in his address attributed the achievements of his administration within two years to the support from stakeholders and councillors of the LGA.
He particularly thanked the leadership of the PDP in Emohua LGA for their continued cooperation and support to his administration and promised never to let them down.
Dr Lloyd enjoined the people of Rundele who are the direct beneficiaries of the newly constructed Uke-Eli road to ensure that the road is protected from illegal petroleum refining and oil bunkering activities which he described as a threat to the newly asphalted road.
The council chairman further commended residents and property owners along the Uke-Eli road for their cooperation and support during the construction of the road, especially those who willingly removed their properties in the right of way to ensure a successful implementation of the project.
The Emolga council Boss also expressed gratitude to the management and principal officers of Emohua local government council, particularly the Head of Local Government administration (HLGA); the Head of Personnel Management (HPM) and the Council Treasurer (TR) for their support to his administration especially in the area of policy implementation.
The Paramount Ruler of the Rundele clan, HRH Eze Damian Ejiowhor who led the Rundele council of Chiefs and elders to honour the Governor of Rivers State and the chairman of Emohua LGA with chieftaincy recognitions said the people of the area are grateful to Gov Wike for the appointment of indigenes of Rundele as commissioner and Permanent Secretaries in his administration.
He said the people will forever remain grateful to Dr. Chidi Lloyd for the construction of the Uke-Eli road which he described as an alternative route into and out of Rundele communities.
Providing the project description, the Local Government Supervisor of Works, Hon Solomon Ikpo said the Uke-Eli road was formally impassible due to the water settlement in the area.
He explained that the road was conceptualized at 1.5 kilometres long with 1.5-kilometre drainage on each side of the road, amounting to a total of 3 kilometre drainage on both sides of the road, with 6cm asphalt pavement compressed to 5cm to withstand the swampy nature of the area.
Earlier, the councillor representing Ward 7 (Rundele) in Emohua local government legislative assembly, Hon Emenike Wokama in his welcome address expressed gratitude to Dr Chidi Lloyd for giving the people of the area a brand new road which he said is exceptional in local government administration.
The chairmen of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leadership caucus in Emohua and Obio-Akpor LGAs; Eze Paul Wonodi and Elder Lawrence Amadioha respectively, the paramount ruler of Akpabu and Itu, HRH Eze G.C Ordu were amongst dignitaries who attended the historic event in solidarity with the administration of Dr. Chidi Lloyd.
Prominent amongst other notable leaders at the ceremony were Chief Sampson Agbaru ( Former SSG and Head of Service Rivers State); Honourable Commissioner, Rivers State Ministry of Environment, Hon Barr. Emenike Eke, Member representing Emohua Constituency in the State Assembly, Hon Sam Ogeh, Former commissioners, Hon Charles Beke, Elder Chinedu Tasie Nwobueze and Hon Arthur Uchendu.
Others include the vice chairman of Emohua LGA, Hon Mrs Edna Nyeche; the Leader of Emohua Legislative Assembly, Hon Mrs Love Nyenke, Member-Elect RVHA (Emohua Constituency), Hon Justina Emeji, the Emolga PDP Chairman, Hon Uche Minikwu, Former CTC Chairmen, Hon John Wokama, Hon Azubuike Odum and Hon Azunda Nkomadu amongst others.
The ceremony also featured the donation of solar street lights by Mr Kelvin Okoro, a former special assistant to Dr. Chidi Lloyd as part of his personal constitution to the road project in his community.
Bright Jossy-Elendu
Chief Press Secretary To The Chairman, Emohua Local Government Area.
22/5/2023
