By Iheanyi EnweremÂ
The Imo State Deputy Governor Her Excellency Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru, PhD, has encouraged the leadership of APC in Owerri Zone to remain strong and committed to the 3R administration led by Governor Hope Uzodimma.
She gave the charge while receiving the APC Owerri Zonal Executive Committee, led by its Chairman, Chief Sir Justice Ogu, during a courtesy visit to her office in Owerri on Wednesday.
The Deputy Governor commended Governor Uzodimma’s efforts in repositioning the state across key sectors, including road infrastructure, electricity and healthcare, noting that despite daunting challenges, the administration has remained focused and impactful.
She thanked the zonal executives for recognising her leadership role in Owerri Zone and assured them of her support ahead of the forthcoming zonal meeting.
The Deputy Governor also emphasised the need for unity among party members to drive development in the zone, noting that the unity and strength of the party in the zone will determine accruing benefits.
Earlier, the Owerri Zonal Chairman, Chief (Sir) Justice Ogu, who doubles as the State Vice Chairman, reaffirmed their loyalty and commitment, describing the Deputy Governor as their leader in the zone.
He informed her of the upcoming APC Owerri Zonal meeting expected to host about 2,000 party leaders and other stakeholders, while seeking for her support and participation.
Chief Ogu informed that similar meetings had held in the wards and local government areas across the state with commendable success, as he presented to the Deputy Governor, an official invitation to the meeting.
The State Secretary, Hon. Onyekachi Ibezim, who is from the zone, described the visit as a mark of respect and alignment with the leadership of the Governor and the Deputy Governor, expressing optimism about a successful meeting.
Also present at the visit were the Principal Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Mr. John Njoku, other principal officers and APC Local Government Chairmen of Owerri extraction.