Nigerian Leaders Do Not Think Deeply About God - Umahi Reveals Why
Afnews Editor
Aug 14, 2021
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State says that, all over the country, the problem has to do with leadership.
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Umahi noted that Nigerian leaders do not think deeply about God bringing them to lead the people.
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He spoke while receiving the report of the judicial panel set up to investigate the violent clashes in Effium Community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.
In a brief remark during the presentation of the report, Umahi said that government would meticulously study it for full implementation of the recommendations.
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He commended members of the panel for their diligence and commitment in executing the assignment.
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The governor also restated government's commitment to the resettlement of victims whose houses and other valuables were destroyed during the crisis.
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He said that the administration had earmarked N100m to building houses for widows and indigent victims of the "unfortunate crisis.ÔÇØ
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"It is a very complex situation and difficult even to start with the token of N100m.
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"All over the country, the problem we have been having is our leaders.
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"We are leaders and we do not think deeply about God bringing us to lead the people and to know that in crisis of this nature, it is the less privileged, the old and widows that are killed,ÔÇØ he said.
The governor promised to rebuild the Effium Market to modern standard before the end of his administration.
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"It is better to modernise it and if they want to destroy it, let them go ahead. It is part of our campaign promises,ÔÇØ Umahi said.
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The governor subsequently handed over the report to his deputy, Dr. Eric Kelechi-Igwe.
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He urged him to raise a small committee comprising legal experts drawn from the southern zone of the state, to study the report for effective implementation.
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He also said the state would take responsibility for the logistics necessary for the panel to discharge its assignment.
Earlier, Justice Elekwe Omaka had thanked the governor for the trust reposed in the panel to do the job.
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Omaka said the panel, inaugurated on February 8, worked in accordance with the mandate given to it and in line with the terms of reference.
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He said that part of the mandate was to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the crisis and to proffer solution to avert future occurrences.
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He said the panel commenced public hearing on February 17 and received a total of 70 hard copies of written memoranda, while at least 40 persons gave oral testimony before the panel.
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Omaka said the panel, together with stakeholders from Effium, Ezza-Effium and Eru-Effium, visited villages affected by the crisis for on-the-spot assessment.
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Meanwhile, the governor also swore in two new Special Assistants, including Mrs. Stella Nwagu, for Adult and Non formal Education; and Mr. Chris Uchaji for Exco Matters.
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Also sworn in was Mr. Ozomena Njoku as Commissioner for Solid Minerals.
(NAN)
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