The institute of National Security and Transformation Agenda, Abuja has presented a gold plague to Governor T. A. Orji of Abia state as the best performing and prudent governor.
Prince Lassan Baba, leader of fellows of the Institute who visited Governor Orji in Umuahia recently, said that Governor T. A. Orji was yet to be equalled in the area of security to the area of security. They commended Governor Orji for swiftly restoring security to the good people of Abia state at a time it seemed impossible that Abia would again have security. Lassan Baba while presenting the plague to Governor Orji contended that the governor is working silently.
"We came, we saw and we now believe. Abia was once a pariah state for either kidnapping or armed robbery, but Governor Orji has changed the face of the state for good.
Lassan Baba, who praised Governor Orji for the transformation going on in Abia state, said they got tired of inspecting projects in the state.
Some of the projects include : The Dialysis Centre at Aba Road in Umuahia, Hostels for corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp at Umuanna Bende, High Court Building at Aba and Umuahia, Auditorium at Abia state Teaching Hospital, Aba, over 50 buildings under construction, 210 health centres, the International Conference Centre, the Ubani Ibeku International market, the Industrial market along Ikot Ekpene road in Umuahia, several classroom blocks, etc.
Reacting, Chief Orji thanked the team for appreciating his modest but monumental achievements, contending that every leader must strive to serve God and humanity by rendering quality service to his people.
Governor Orji, who described the Boko Haram menace as a battle of intelligence, used the occasion to call on all Nigerians to work hard to sustain the unity of our country.
In a vote of thanks, Olushina Ajayi, Chairman of the Syndicate wished the governor well and said Abians were indeed very lucky to have as their governor, a man who is more interested in putting infrastructure in place for his people instead of self-acquisition of wealth.