Ebonyi Gov Promises to Strengthen Economy, Infrastructure – TheNigerialawyer

The Ebonyi State Governor, Mr. David Umahi, has promised to
evolve new strategies that will make the economy of the state
sustainable and self-reliant to reduce the risk of dependence on
the federal government statutory allocations.

Speaking at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki
during his swearing-in and his deputy, Mr. Kelechi Igwe, the
governor also dissolved the State Executive Council excluding his
Senior Special Adviser on Religion and Welfare Matters, Rev. Fr.
Abraham Nwali.

Umahi also assured the people that he would create an Ebonyi
economy that will be self-propelled, self-sustaining and
self-reliant within 10 years.

He further reiterated that he would focus on agriculture as a
business and work with the private sector to develop all elements
of agricultural value chains, including input supplies and
provision of extension services.

The governor further stressed that he would harness various
mineral deposits in the state including limestone and granite to
their fullest potential.

Hinging his strategies on three critical planks namely People,
Infrastructure and Economy (PIE), the governor reiterated his
determination to protect all citizens from injustice and improving
their welfare through good education and health.

Umahi said: “Government needs to provide the critical
infrastructure that will enable people to thrive and achieve their
full potential. We have identified and embarked on the simultaneous
execution of priority infrastructure such as roads, electricity,
water, reconstruction of schools, renovation and reconstruction of
13 general hospitals.

“We have taken bold steps to create a domestic economy for
Ebonyi to ensure substantial self-reliance and generate wealth and
prosperity for our people. We will create an Ebonyi economy that
will be self-propelled, self-sustaining and self-reliant within 10
years and thereby reduce the risk of dependence on federal
government statutory allocations.”

He said he would actively engage private sector and build
strategic partnerships with international development agencies to
open up access to private capital and know-how for harnessing their
rich endowments.

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