Governor Obiano Sworn-In In Anambra For Second Term

Governor Willie Obiano took the oath of office administered by the Chief Judge of Anambra State at 1.10 pm

Governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) was sworn in today for a second term in office.

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The governor took the oath of office, which was administered by the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Peter Umeadi, at about 1.10 pm. This was after his deputy, Dr.  Nkem Okeke had done the same. Their inauguration was heralded by 21 gun salute. 

Speaking after his inauguration, Obiano said that his re-election showed that Anambra people have grown politically and promised to work hard for the development of the state.  

He said, “I stand today to declare a new season of service to Anambra people.  We are reaching the skies and I thank you for choosing me and my deputy, Dr.  Nkem Okeke. I bow to the leadership of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for fighting for our victory at the November 18, 2017 elections. I also accept the decision of the people in good faith. 

The governor assured the people that his second tenure would witness improvement in the provision of infrastructure, entrepreneur and agriculture.

“As we have commenced another journey of four years, we will install CCTV cameras to further improve security across the major cities.

“We will dualize major roads in Nnewi and Onitsha and transform Awka to 21st century modern city,’’ he said.

Obiano advised people of the state to stand together with his government to bend the tide of destiny of the state.

The governor reviewed his achievements in the past four years in the areas of healthcare, infrastructure, education and security.

He assured the people that the Airport City project he promised during his campaign would be achieved.

Governors Ayodele  Fayose of Ekiti State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu and  Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta were on hand to witness the occasion.

Governors Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and Darius Ishaku of Taraba State, Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II and the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, also attended the event.  

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was represented by the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr.  Chris Ngige. Other personalities at the occasion were former governors of Anambra,  Chukwuemeka Ezeife,   Chinwoke Mbadinuju, and Mrs Virgy Etiaba, former Information Minister,  Labaran Maku, President General Ohanaeze Ndigbo,  Nnia Nwodo, Senators Andy Ubah,  Victor Umeh, and Joy Emordi.

Other personalities that attended the event include Obi of Onitsha, Prof. Nnaemeka Achebe, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, HRM Dubem Iweka, the traditional ruler of Obosi, members of the National Assembly from the zone and captains of industries and religious leaders.