Owerri: President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hope Uzodimma have commended the enduring leadership and statesmanship of Eze Emmanuel Okeke, Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers, during the celebration of his 25th anniversary as the traditional ruler of Amaifeke Community in Orlu LGA.
They described Okeke, who also chairs the Imo Council of Traditional Rulers, as “an asset to Nigeria and Imo State.”
The tributes were paid during the 25th anniversary of Okeke’s reign as the traditional ruler of Amaifeke Community, Orlu Local Government Area, Imo.
Represented by the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, Tinubu lauded Okeke’s leadership and collaboration with the Imo government in addressing crime and insecurity.
The President reaffirmed his regard for the South East as a major stakeholder in the All Progressives Congress-led administration.
He stressed that the region was not excluded from the “massive infrastructural development” being executed nationwide.
Tinubu assured the people of Imo and the South East of greater democratic dividends in the coming months.
He urged them to continue supporting his administration to foster more infrastructural development.
In his remarks, Uzodimma praised Okeke’s leadership, describing him as a “man of courage, wisdom, and diplomacy.”
“You have carried yourself with humility and integrity, embodying the finest traditional leadership.
“Under your wise counsel, Imo and the South East have benefited immensely. For this, we remain grateful,” Uzodimma said.
Chairman of the occasion and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, thanked God for preserving Okeke on the throne for 25 years.
Achebe prayed for divine grace to help Okeke bear the onerous responsibilities of traditional rulership.
Earlier, Okeke expressed gratitude to Tinubu for his love for Imo and the South East, pledging continued support from the people and traditional rulers.He also commended Uzodimma for meeting the expectations of the people through visible infrastructural development.