From Nwogha Ndubuisi, Abakaliki
Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ebonyi State Council has lauded Governor Francis Nwifuru for his giant strides in infrastructure and human capital development, adding that the completion of the University of Aeronautic Engineering and ICT University would place Ebonyi on the global map.
Chairman of the council, Comrade Nwafor Samson gave the commendation shortly after the tour of some projects executed by the governor, as part of activities to mark this year’s Press Week.
Nwafor, who led other journalists to the project sites, noted that the governor had demonstrated capacity in delivering good governance to the people through his ‘People’s Charter of Needs’ agenda.
At the site of the ongoing ICT University, Oferekpe, University of Aeronautic Engineering, Ezza, and Vanco flyover projects, Comrade Nwafor described them as signature projects that would place the state on the global map.
According to him, the two universities when completed, would create jobs for youths in the state.
He also commended Governor Nwifuru for the aggressive road infrastructure, as well as Izzo and Amaze housing units being constructed for displaced victims of communal crisis.
The NUJ chairman called on contractors handling projects to deliver on time and according to specifications for the benefit of the people.
Nwafor, who condemned the slow pace of work at Amaze section of the housing units, called on the contractors not to take the governor’s magnanimity for granted.
Speaking on the total renovation of the state owned radio and television station, Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation, EBBC, the NUJ chairman described it as unprecedented.
He added that Governor Nwifuru had no doubt demonstrated his love for the media and assured of the union’s readiness to sustain the support and partnership that exist between the government and journalists in the state.
Other projects visited by NUJ include: Ezillo/Iyonu/Ezzagu road, ongoing construction of palaces for traditional rulers, pulverization plant, Chuba Okadigbo airport runway, primary and school building projects, among others.
