Governor Obiano Calls For More Rights For Non Indigenes

                    

Odogwuemekaodogwu.blogspot.com reports that Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano has called for more rights and privileges for non-indigenes in their states of residence across country to give them a sense of belonging and further strengthen bond among Nigerians irrespective of tribe and religion.

Governor Obiano was speaking during a dinner at the Governor’s Lodge, organized for delegates to the annual conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) held in Awka.

The Governor who received an award as Grand Patron of the Institute at the occasion called for “non-indigenes to be encouraged to participate in activities of the host State including vying for political offices to encourage them to accept their place of abode as their hope.”

According to Obiano, “Nigerians should promote areas of unity and understanding for a new national consciousness to enable the country harness effectively the strength in human and material resources.”

He commended members of the Institute for their various contributions towards nation building and urged them to uphold their motor of accuracy and integrity assuring them that the State Government would continue to give them all necessary support.

The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr. Ifeatu Onyejeme observed that papers presented at the conference were in line with principles of the pillars of development of Governor Willie Obiano. Mr. Onyejeme further said that promoting Small Scale and Medium Enterprises would boost the economy and create employment opportunities.

Earlier, the President of the Institute, Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu said that Anambra has moved from a pariah State to become a reference point and pace-setter in the country. Mr Ajaegbu noted that the remarkable achievement recorded by the Governor Obiano within a short time was a testimonial of his knowledge and wealth of experience in administration as well as commitment transform the State.