Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, says his administration is committed to the promotion of peace and peace in the State.
The governor stated this during the inauguration and swearing in ceremony of National Executives of Eggon Cultural and Development Association ECDA worldwide held at the palace of Aren Eggon, Nasarawa Eggon local government area of the state.
He said that his administration would continue to provide all inclusive leadership in the state for unity, peace and development to thrive.
“I want to congratulate Mandy David Abuluya , the President of ECDA and other executive members on their well deserved victory at the polls.
“I want to congratulate Abuluya for the good work he is doing,” the gov. added.
Governor Abdullahi Sule commended Aren Eggon, Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku rtd and other traditional rulers for promoting unity and peace in eggon nation.
“If there is peace in eggon nation, there is peace in the state,” he said.
He pledged to donate a vehicle and build perimeter fence at eggon community secondary school, nasarawa eggon and he also donated 150 bags of rice to ECDA to distribute to less privileged ones to celebrate christmas happily.
Earlier, The Chairman of the Occasion, Alhaji Isiyaku Abdullahi, urged the ECDA officials to work closely with traditional rulers and other stakeholders for the unity, peace and development of eggon nation.
The Chairman of the occasion who is the Galadiman Eggon
appreciated Governor Abdullahi Sule for his consistent support to eggon nation and called for its sustenance as well as commended the electoral committee for conducting free, fair and transparent election.
While administering Oath of Office on the newly elected officials, Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal, lafia, Justice Habila Abundaga,
urged them to work in line with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria while discharging their duties.
He also urged them to ensure transparency and accountability in performing their responsibilities.
A University Don from Jos University, Professor Evelyn Lami Ashelo Allu-Kangtum while delivering a keynote address with the “Theme: Building on the Foundation : Unity, Legacy and Strategic Development for a Greater Eggon Nation” called for unity among the people of eggon nation as well the ECDA must remain the umbrella for all eggon people.
“Let us build an eggon nation where every citizen, at home or abroad, can proudly say, I belong, I contributed, and I thrive,” she said.
Responding, The President of ECDA Chief Mandy David Abuluya, said that he has done well in his first tenure and promised to do more in his second term while appreciating the delegates for his reelection and thank God living him alive to witness this day again.
The ECDA President reaffirmed eggon nation support to Governor Abdullahi Sule’s led administration for the development of the state.
“I have revived eggon community secondary school, nasarawa eggon, enrollment has grown from 13 students to over 650 students.
“WAEC and NECO examinations have been restored ten classrooms have been renovated and academic life has returned with dignity among others,” he said.
The ECDA President said that he was committed to the completion of the school by mobilising resources to construct perimeter fence around the school, complete the science laboratories and finalised the examination hall among others.
“Economic empowerment and human capital development will receive renewed attention and we are determined to modernize ECDA operation,” he said.
“We remain committed partners in the pursuit of peace, unity, and development across the state,” Abuluya said
He, however, solicit for the support of Governor Abdullahi Sule, stakeholders and sons and daughters of eggon and friends of eggon to assist in constructing the perimeter fence and complete other renovation works at the school.
“I appeal to stakeholders to assist the association with a vehicle to ease transportation challenges, enable us to reach all eggon communities, preach peace effectively and discharge our responsibilities without hindrance.
“Support the completion of the digital secretariat among others,” he said.
The event had in attendance, Hon Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, Hon Jacob Ajegana Kudu, Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim Agah Muluku, Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Ibrahim Tanko, Commissioner for Information, Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim Alkali, Hon. Abdullahi Angibi, Hon. Barr. Iliya Ibn Aliyu, Chairman, Nasarawa Eggon LGA, traditional rulers among other politicians and well wishers.
It would be also reported that other officials Inaugurated included Mohammed Arigbadu- Vice President, Umar Abdullahi Galle General Secretary, Barnabas John Anvah Assistant General Secretary, Gyabo Danladi Sulaiman- PRO, Dogara A Edzi-Treasurer.
Others are Emmanuel Edro Akwanga- Financial Secretary, Abaine Samuel Abains-Auditor, Danladi Umbugadu Audu- Provost Marshall and Haruna John Adigidizi- Social and Cultural Officer respectively.
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