Abia State News Special Report
US AMBASSADOR LAUDS IKPEAZU, PLEDGES US SUPPORT ON IMPROVED LIVELIHOOD, SECURITY
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Afnews Editor
Jul 22, 2019
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart
Symington has commended the resolute of the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie
Ikpeazu, to improving the condition of the state especially in the areas of
political and economic development.
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He stated this when he visited Governor Ikpeazu at
Government House, Umuahia, yesterday.
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Represented by the Political Officer, United States
Consulate General, Shashank Iyer, the US Ambassador noted that his country is
willing to partner with Abia State, Southeast and Nigeria at large on issues
concerning security, improved livelihood for rural dwellers as well as
harmonious relationship between the different ethnic groups in the country.
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He went on to say that he was in the state to discuss issues
on how to support the economic development and improved livelihood for rural
dwellers.
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"The US is committed to Abia and South East. We will visit
other states in the region. We have political interest in Nigeria. We commend
Abia for its commitment to reforms. We want to support the South-East
development and security.ÔÇØ
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He stressed that the United States has a wide range of
programmes aimed at helping the poor and vulnerable members of the society, and
further explained that the International Leadership Programme of the U.S is
aimed at sponsoring young leaders from the zone to acquire leadership skills.
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He said Abia State was selected for the programme based on
the commitment and evidence of leaders such as Governor Okezie Ikpeazu who he
said is dedicated to reformation and development of the state.
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In response, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu appreciated the United
States of America for its concern to the Southeast region. He added that his
administration has continued to engage in collaborations with the US aimed at
fostering the welfare of Abia citizens.
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The Governor noted that the state has received tremendous
support from the US in terms of medical supplies and equipments.
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"US has been supportive to Abia State. And we on our part of
government has engaged in collaborations with some US agencies and the Abia
Diaspora community in the US. We use this opportunity to call on the US to look
towards the Enyimba Economic City project which is plan to flag off before
December this year.ÔÇØ Ikpeazu said.
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According to the Governor, his government as part of its
intervention in the health care sector is building a world class mother and
child hospital which will be named after Jackson Foundation in recognition of
their contribution in the health sector.
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Abia State Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, Hon.
Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu and the Special Adviser on
Media to the Governor, Enyinnaya Appolos, were among top state government
functionaries during the visit.
