Indigenes and residents of Nkaramuche, Ihiagwa community in Owerri West Council of Imo State have expressed immense appreciation to the state governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, over the activation of constant electricity supply in the area through the Orashi Power Project.
The people, including the Management, Staff and students of Shekinah British International School, whose hearts were filled with joy over the development, said the improved power supply would not only revitalise socio-economic activities in the area but also enhance the general well-being of residents.
They described Governor Uzodinma as a pragmatic and listening leader, pledging to continually support his government in all areas that would attract further development to the community and improve the living conditions of the entire Imo people.
Some Ihiagwa residents, including traders and micro-business owners who spoke to our reporter amidst jubilation, also showered encomiums on the Managing Director of Shekinah British International School, Dr. Obinna George-Smart Unegbu, for facilitating the light development through his constant appeals to the state government and other supportive efforts.
They described Dr. Unegbu as a goal-getter and a man who has relentlessly demonstrated genuine passion and unwavering commitment to advancing quality development, overall growth and the general well-being of his people.
According to a phone accessories seller in the area simply identified as Udo, “Today, you can see a very big smile on my face. It is a thing of joy to see this light after many years of suffering light issue. For some of us, we didn’t believe that we can enjoy constant light supply in this country. No one could have imagined something like this. Indeed, we are immensely grateful.”
Mr. Basil Edoziem, a trader and indigene of the community, also expressed appreciation to the state government and Dr. Unegbu for their roles in bringing electricity supply to the area.
“While we appreciate the state government, I must also give special thanks to Chief Dr. George-Smart Unegbu for doing everything possible to ensure that we see and enjoy this light today. We thank him for this and urge him to continue to do more for our people. Our God will continue to bless, protect and guide him in all he does. Amen,” Edoziem added.
Speaking on the development, Dr. Unegbu, traditionally known as Aririerimba Ihiagwa, described the restoration of electricity supply as a prayer answered.
He thanked Governor Uzodinma for listening to the outcry of his people over the electricity situation and pledged his continued support for the governor’s administration in the state.
“I learnt our community is the first community in the state to enjoy this constant power supply through the Orashi Power Project. Indeed, our governor, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodinma, has through this light project, once again proven that he has genuine love for Ihiagwa people.
“Remember, we cried to him over our dilapidated roads and now, you can see improvement in our roads. Also, today, we have gotten light and I am pretty sure he will continue to reach to our other needs because he is a compassionate and listening governor who is genuinely concerned about the plights of the people.
“So, on behalf of the Management, Staff and students of Shekinah British International Schools, as well as the entire people of Nkaramuche Ihiagwa Community, I most sincerely thank our performing governor for all he has done for our people. We are grateful for this light and the road.
“I can assure him of the continued support and cooperation of our people to his administration in the state,” Aririerimba Ihiagwa said.
