Nigeria at 56: We have reasons to celebrate-Nsukka Council Chairman

By Alphonsus N. Ogili

The Chairman, Transition Committee, Nsukka Local Government Council, Prof. Mrs. Rose Onah has stated that Nigerians have reasons to celebrate the 56^th independence anniversary of their nation despite the prevailing economic hardship in the country.

The Chairman made the assertion while addressing a large audience at Nsukka Government Field on 1^st October, 2016 as she was delivering her Independence Anniversary Comments.

Rhetorically, Prof. Onah asked:“"One may ask, in the face of the current hardship-scarcity of food, high prices of commodities, high level of unemployment, do we have reason to celebrate?"

The Chairman later answered: "yes at least, we are alive and so we have hope; our President promises us better days ahead. After rain, comes sunshine."

She noted that the people of Nsukka needed to celebrate because they are witnessing unprecedented development in the Local Government Council as a result of one of their own sons, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi being the Governor of Enugu State, thanking the people of the area for the support they have given to him (Gov. Ugwuanyi) so far.

Prof Onah commended Governor Ugwuanyi, saying,“"He has demonstrated high level of zeal and commitment in various ways through regular payment of salaries of state employees and other developmental activities which we are all witnessing."”

However, she pleaded with the people to continue to support the Governor by being law abiding and less resistant to change.

"We should all be ready to make sacrifices in order to support our governor in his mission to move Enugu State to the next level. Nsukka is an extension of the State government, so I equally solicit your support along the same line.

"Development is all about change and in every change situation; some people must incur some losses. Do not block the major streets so that we can enjoy free flow of vehicles while the road construction is ongoing," she said.

At the celebration that was attended by dignitaries like the Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) representing Nsukka in Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Damian Onah , security personnel such as men of the Nigerian Police Force, officers of the Civil Defense Corpse, Traditional Rulers, among others, the Chairman equally urged the people of the need to keep the environment clean, saying that cleanliness is next to Godliness.

She commended the staff and students of the schools that took part in the march-past and other activities at the event.

Tradition rulers present at the occasion included HRH. Igwe Anthony Aloysius O., HRH. Igwe Oyi Oha, HRH. Igwe Cassidy Eze, and HRH. Igwe Patrick Ugwoke.

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Others are HRH. Igwe Anthony O. Otike, HRH. Igwe Boniface U. Eze, HRH. Igwe Silvanus O. Eze, HRH. Igwe Anthony Eze, and HRH. Igwe Oliver Ayogu.

Meanwhile, primary and secondary schools that participated in the march-past included Urban Boys Secondary School, Nsukka, ST. Catherine’s Comprehensive Secondary School, Nsukka, Model Primary Schools 1, 2, 3 and 4, Central Secondary School, Ede-Oballa, Queen of the Rosary Secondary School, Nsukka, Community Secondary School, Obukpa and a host of others.