In a unique display of humility, respect and gratitude, the Executive Chairman of Afikpo Local Government Area, Hon Nwachi Timothy A. U on Tuesday, September 11th 2024, paid homage to the former Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Nwancho Elechi (Ochudo) at his Ikwo Noyo Residence. To say thank you for bringing him to limelight while the Governor was in Power.
The Council Chairman was accompanied by the Chairperson of the Council, Mrs. Nwachi, Kezie Uduma and some of his close friends and allies including Engr. Francis Orji(Fuginkey); Dr Ifeanyichukwu Madukibe Ewa(Flexible); Barr Sam Ukeni; Apostle Peter Uduma Nwachi; Hon Ramsey Ogbonnaya Oko Eni; Lolo Vivian Chinedu Ewa and others.
The Afikpo Council Chairman who praised the former Governor for his visionary leadership which had profound impact on his present position, recounted how Chief Elechi picked him up to serve in EBBC as Resident Engineer where he supervised the Construction of the brand new Ebonyi State Broadcasting Corporation, adding that the opportunity to serve in EBBC at the time introduced him to the political world and brought him to political limelight.
He thanked the former Governor and his amiable wife, Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs) Josephine Nwuzo Elechi for discovering him and for developing his administrative ingenuity and for widening the horizon of his experience in public service. He promised not to disappoint them in his present position as the Executive Chairman of Afikpo LGA.
The Former Governor,His Excellency, Chief Martin Nwancho Elechi in his response thanked the Executive Chairman and his dignified entourage for the visit and gave him a fatherly blessing, wishing him success in his political career and trajectory.
The Former Governor who narrated his relationship with two notable personalities from Unwana land; His Excellency, Late Dr. Akanu Ibiam, former Governor of Old Eastern Region and Bishop Emeritus, Most Reverend Dr Michael Nnachi Okoro, assured that the bond with the duo will continue to yield positive results for the good people of Afikpo.
The visit was climaxed with a vote of thanks from the former Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Francis Orji who noted how the former Governor appointed him to head Ebonyi State Water Corporation. He thanked him for the hospitality he accorded the Council Chairman and his entourage and prayed that God will continue to bless and keep him for greater service to Him and humanity.