President Goodluck Jonathan has assured that the construction of the Second Niger Bridge will commence before Governor Peter Obi leaves office on March 17, 2014.
He gave the assurance yesterday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe at his Ime Obi palace in Onitsha. President Jonathan commended Obi for his prudent management of the state’s resources in an era when other governors were owing banks and raising bonds.
According to him, Obi is one governor that is not owing any financial institution in Nigeria in spite of his giant achievements in the state, adding that he will still remain a member of his Economic Management Team after leaving the office. The President thanked the people of the state for their support to him and contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria. Earlier in his welcome address, Igwe Achebe thanked the President for his support and love for the government and people of Anambra State, urging him to extent the same gesture to the incoming Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano.
The monarch also expressed appreciation for the ongoing work in Zik’s final resting place. His words: “There are many more things to be grateful to your government for, but let me single out the construction of Zik’s Mausoleum, which is now nearing completion after some sixteen years of delays, dilly-dallying and cat and mouse games between successive governments at both state and federal levels. It will go down in history that it was your administration that had the determination and zeal to finally give our beloved Right Honourable, Chief Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Owelle-Osowa Onitsha, first President of Nigeria, and Zik of Africa, a befitting resting place. Mr. President, we cannot thank you enough for this gesture. “ In his vote of thanks, Peter Obi assured the President of continued support by the People of Anambra State.
Source: Sun
