Anambra legislator-elect lauds Obiano, promises developmental projects vanguardngr.com vanguardnews
Umeh made the promise while speaking to newsmen in Awka on Monday on the achievements of Chief Willie Obiano as Governor of Anambra in the past five years.
Umeh said the state had experienced sustained development in all sectors of the economy, saying that it could only be better in the years ahead.The legislator-elect said that beyond piloting the affairs of Anambra effectively, Obiano had demonstrated strong leadership for the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance as the leader and Chairman, Board of Trustees.
“Under him, human capital development reached all-time high; agriculture and economy boomed and we became a net exporter of rice.“Again, without being an oil-producing state, salaries and allowances of workers are paid regularly. Pensioners are getting their gratuity and other benefits.Umeh appreciated the people of his constituency for their massive votes which ensured his victory, promising to run an all-inclusive representation.
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