Why we Honoured Obi- NBA

www.odogwublog.com reports that the Nigerian Bar Association, Anaocha branch, which honoured  the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi with the "Life Time Achievers' Award", at the weekend, said the award was in recognition of Obi's giant achievements, especially his ability to govern Anambra state within the law.

Speaking at the event, which took place at the Whyte Castle Hotel, Neni, the association's Chairman, Chief Chris Ogom Adimora said that Anambra people and Nigerians, including Anaocha Bar would continue to use Obi as an example in governance and that he would be remembered for so many firsts he achieved as the Governor of Anambra State.

His words: "He is more remembered for his dogged fight to regain his mandate freely given him by the generality of Anambra State masses through the courts. He defied all odds and regained his mandate when he was unduly and unlawfully impeached. He also got judgement through the courts to ensure that Senator Chris Ngige's unlawful tenure did not encroach on his mandate of eight years. "

Further, Adimorah said Obi would be admired for leaving 75 Billion Naira in cash and investment, after he did not borrow nor left contractual obligations,  when other Governors left debts and unredeemed  bonds. He also cited what he called his frugal management of the State resources, sound education policy, inimitable road network constructed by him, and urban renewal policy as among the reasons he will remain endeared to the people.

Others award recipients are the Chief Justice of Anambra  state, Hon. Justice Peter Umeadi; retired Federal High Court Judge, Hon.  Justice O. J Okeke; Senator Nathaniel Anah, SAN; and Chief Ifeanyi Obegolo.