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| Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State (right), receiving "The Man of the Year 2016" award from the Deputy Chairman, Editorial Board of Enugu Local Government Area News Magazine, Rev. Fr. Dr. Emeka Ngwoke, at the Government House, Enugu. |
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
of Enugu State yesterday received the Man of the Year 2016 Award from the Enugu
LG News magazine in recognition of his outstanding performance in office.
Presenting the award, the
Deputy Chairman of the editorial board of the magazine, Rev. Fr. Dr. Emeka
Ngwoke, noted that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s choice was based on his humble disposition,
sound vision and ability to tackle issues of governance that impact positively
on the lives of the people.
Fr. Ngwoke said that the
governor since his inauguration, despite the current economic challenges in the
country, has “continued to fulfill his charge with spectacular diligence,
unfailing zeal, uncommon grace and effortless ease”, adding that such a leader deserved
the recognition of magazine.
The cleric expressed delight
that the award to the governor was the first public function organized by “the
young magazine” to appreciate excellence, promote good governance and help in
bridging the gap between the government and the governed in Enugu State.
“Within so short a time, he
(Ugwuanyi) managed to contain the fires of parochialism in the state – always speaking
of Ndi Enugu (citizens of Enugu State) – encompassing all segments of the state
in the warm embrace of government patronage and appointments; thereby demonstrating,
on a daily basis, both the possibility and imperative of government being fair
and balanced in the development of infrastructure across the state”, Fr. Ngwoke
said.
In his response, Gov.
Ugwuanyi appreciated the honour done him and dedicated the award to God and the
people of the state, whom he described as “true heroes of democracy”.
While congratulating the members
of the editorial board on “the huge strides that the magazine has been able to
make within the very short period of its existence”, the governor said that the
award will inspire him to do more for the progress of the state, stressing that
he will continue “to forge ahead despite daunting challenges”.
“Having from
the onset, declared our firm belief in the miracle of five loaves and two fish,
we have always sought and will continue to seek the face of God and allow
ourselves to be guided by His divine wisdom in all that we do. For we know that
with Him on our side, we shall continue to overcome in Jesus Name”, the
governor added.