Anselm Okolo
The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) and Governor of Sokoto State, HE Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal CFR, and all his colleagues PDP Governors, heartily felicitate with you “Gburugburu” and your family on this special day, as you turn 58 years.
A statement signed by the Director-General of the Forum reads “we join millions of Nigerians, especially your family, political associates and the entire citizens of Enugu state, in thanking God for his blessings of wisdom, good health, and strength of character as you exemplify quality leadership on the good people of Enugu, the Coal City-state.
“The Forum is happy to note and associate itself with your sagacity in office and inclusive governance over the past six years, which has endeared you to all and sundry as “the people’s Governor”.
“We thank the Almighty God for your life and the grace upon you, His protection and divine guidance through the years.
The statement notes, “you have been an instrument of stabilization for our Forum. We wouldn’t fail to mention your astute handling of affairs in Enugu and your preferred option of peace, dialogue, and tranquility as a governance model.”
It added, “We commend the successful conduct of Local Government polls in Enugu state recently, at which all political parties were provided a level playing field to canvass their ideas and votes of the people in a free and fair atmosphere.
“The Forum further notes your other giant strides and Legacy achievements in office, especially in the area of urban and rural renewal initiatives, modernization and upgrade of the tertiary institutions owned by the State before your assumption of office and your establishment of new ones and the prompt payment of workers’ salaries over the years. We note also your sustained efforts in infrastructure provision, education, health, and poverty alleviation initiatives. We indeed commend the prudence and fiscal responsibility you have brought to bear on the management of the lean resources of the State”
The Forum commended Governor Ugwuanyi for “your valuable contributions to its progress, the much-needed reforms in our party PDP and the country generally. We recall with nostalgia how you expertly handled the zoning issue in PDP as Committee Chairman.”
