The Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu has thrown his weight behind the push to formally accord the community as the fourth – tier of Government in the country.
Speaking during a visit to commemorate the silver jubilee coronation anniversary and birthday celebrations of the Traditional Ruler of Ugwu Ibere, Ikwuano LGA, Abia State, Eze Ezeudo Samuel Ifenwanta and his wife, Ugoeze Lady Catherine Ifenwanta, the Deputy Speaker made it clear that no investment into the Traditional or community leadership is waste.
While describing the community as the Grassroots, Rt Hon Kalu pointed out that the impact/success of any government intervention programme can only be effectively measured from the community.
“The truth is that when you have the Federal, State, Local Government, there should be the community upon which the federation stands,” he asserted.
He described Eze Ifenwanta as a gift to the present generation and attributed the prevailing peace in his community and sound health to his leadership style and reliance on God.
“When we see people like you, we celebrate you. We celebrate you because of the role you play in National loyalty and cohesion,” the Deputy Speaker pointed out.
Rt Hon Kalu recalled the long existing cordial brotherhood between Ikwuano and Bende people and advocated the sustenance of the legendary relationship.
Receiving his Guests earlier, Eze Ifenwanta reminded the Deputy Speaker of the need to keep relying on God, pointing out that there must always be challenges from dissenting voices.
The Royal Father used the forum to call for the total restoration of the country’s educational system to bring about the production of sound school leavers.
The Deputy Speaker who was received on arrival by Board Member, North East Development Commission, Chief Sam Onuigbo was accompanied by Hon Emeka Wogu, Chairman-designate, South-East Development Commission, Rt. Hon Martins Azubuike,
Member (South-East), FCT Civil Service Commission, Hon Emmanuel Trump Eke
Commissioner, National Population Commission, Rt Hon Stanley Ohajuruka
Executive Director Finance, designate
South East Development Commission, Prof Victor Okorie Ukaogo
Chairman,
Board of Nigerian Institute of Language
among other dignitaries.
