By Nneka Anoliefo :
The Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Obi Alfred Achebe, other Royal fathers and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mrs Pauline Nwandu in their congratulatory messages to the commissioner said that he is the best thing that has happened to Ndi Anambra.
Obi Achebe who commended Governor Charles Soludo for the choice of Commissioner Nwabunwanne expressed satisfaction with the cordial working relationship that existed between the commissioner and the Royal fathers.
He extolled the commissioner for reconciling the warring communities in the state as well as ensuring that peace and stability returned in various communities.
While congratulating him for his one year in office, Achebe assured him the total support of the traditional rulers, praying God to give him wisdom to enable him to lead the traditional rulers, staff of the ministry, others to enviable heights.
The Traditional Ruler of Umuoba Anam, Anambra West, Igwe George Ekwealor in his own felicitation said that Commissioner Nwabunwanne is his worthy son in whom he is well pleased.
Igwe Ekwealor noted that the commissioner has transformed all the town unions , installed elected presidents general as well as conducted peaceful elections that brought in certified traditional rulers in Igboukwu, Isuaniocha and Umuomaku towns respectively, wishing him happy stay in the office.
In their Separate felicitations , the Traditional Rulers of Obosi, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, Igwe Robert Eze of Ukpo and his Okija town counterpart, Igwe Emeka Okezie applauded the developmental strides of Commissioner Nwabunwanne, re-marking that the Commissioner has listening ears and respect for the Royal fathers.
On their part, the Traditional Ruler of Ifite Dunu, Igwe Emeka Ilonu and his Umueri Counterpart, Igwe Benneth Izuchukwu Emeka congratulated him and extolled his wealth of knowledge having served in different capacities during Gov. Willie Obiano Administration.
The duo commended the Commissioner for intervening in their communities by installing duely elected presidents general, and ongoing palliative on damaged portion of roads , drainages and building human capacities.
Contributing, the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry Barr. Nwandu, whose joy knew no bound expressed the cordial relationship she has enjoyed with Commissioner Nwabunwanne as the Local Government Boss.
Barr. Nwandu while applauding Gov. Soludo for his support to the commissioner which necessitated the training of all the staff of the Ministry in ICT further thanked the Commissioner who facilitated and sponsored treasurers, JAC Accountants of the ministry for capacity training in Lagos.
She expressed joy that Commissioner Nwabunwanne has used his diplomatic nature to bring Igweship tussles and Town Union crisis to barest minimum.
The PS remarked that Gov. Soludo made a right choice in appointing him as the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, praying God Almighty to continue to bless and keep him safe to continue the good work.
The information officer reports from Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs
