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South East Governor’s Forum has appointed Simon Ortuanya Director General of its secretariat located at the old government lodge Enugu.
Speaking during the inauguration of the office the Chairman the south east governors Forum, Dave Umahi said that the inauguration of the secretariat was necessary to have proper coordination of activities.
Umahi commended the DFID for their role in the screening and recommendation of the officers, adding that it would add a new impetus to the forum.
He equally praised the directors for scaling through such rigorous selection process with a view to serving their people.The chairman said that the challenge before the forum was enormous considering the condition of the people of the area in the country and beyond.
He said that it had become imperative to rebuild the South East, pointing out that they was no doubt that the process was challenging but urged the directors to work hard and ensure it is achieved.”This task is challenging especially at a time our people are very badly challenged in every part of the country and beyond.” We rely on you to give us support and direction,” he said.
Umahi said that the forum condemned the incidence at St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra where 13 worshippers were killed and others injured.
He also condoled with the people and government of Imo over the recent building collapse that claimed the lives of four people. Umahi expressed concern over the vilification of Abia, Ebonyi and Enugu governments on their interest in an Islamic Bank loan. He said that the banking system had nothing to do with religion, adding that it had nothing to do with foisting Islam on the people. Umahi said that the loan was arranged by the Federal Government and that the people needed not to fret over it.”This is another form of hate speech coming from some sections and we want you to disregard it,” Umahi said.
The other directors of the forum are, Orlando Nweze, Finance and Administration, Michael Udah, Media and Communication and Mr Chibuike Amaechi, Project Initiation and Execution.
Regis Anukwuoji/Enugu.
