Written by Kingsley Ezekwelu
Anambra’s Gov Willie Obiano has said that the right to vote and to be voted for remains civic responsibility and a fundamental human right as enshrined the constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He further declared Friday, Nov 17, which is eve of the state’s Governorship election as a public holiday to enable civil servants in the state participate fully in the upcoming election in the state.
Gov. Obiano made this known during the 2017 African Public Service Day celebration was held at Jerome Udorji state secretariat Awka.
While speaking to the civil servants,Gov Obiano announced that his administration will pay the leave allowance of all workers before Nov 15, said pay increase for all civil servants across board have been factored into the 2018 state budget.
Gov Obiano also debunked insinuations that he mandated all workers under the State to enroll for the contributory pensions scheme, adding that what the government did was to set up a committee to look into the initiative and advise government on the way forward.
Promising that the state will sustain its seasonal largesse to the workers, the governor urged them to continue to support his administration especially in its second term bid.
Earlier in his address,the Head of Service, Bar. Harry Udu enumerated some of the major things the Governor has done for them, including the massive recruitment of physically challenged persons to ensure social inclusiveness, introduction of mass transit buses for workers, among many others, assuring that they were aware of what was required of them in terms of support for the governor giving his humane disposition towards them.
In his remarks, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Labor Matters, Chief Goddy Ibekwe recalled how the civil servants were treated before the inception of the Obiano administration, and said the Civil Service day celebration presents a veritable opportunity for the workers to show the governor how appreciative they were for all he has done for them and to pledge their unalloyed support for him in the upcoming election.
Highpoints of the celebration was presentation of award of recognition to some deserving civil servants.
Goodluck to you,Governor Obiano.
I just hope this is not a bribe for him to be voted for a second tenure
Group D
ThankGod
Group E
I wish him success in the election oo
Group E
It is a good thing… Civilians will use that as an opportunity to participate in the upcoming election just as he said
Group M
Hmmmm…I have nothing to say but its nt bad either.
Team H
Any way the public holiday declared is good to avoid loosing lifes that day. Nd i also tink it iz right to vote for willie because he is going to make a change. 105
Is good because we dnt know what day will look like
Group G
congratulation to u and keep on with the good work
Thank God for the holiday, make I rest small for school
Team L
It’s okay.
Group A
I pray he keeps to his words.
group M
It is not bad either but wish u success tho
WISH YOU THE BEST GOVERNOR
GROUP C
I wish him a successful election
Group M
A wonderful and excellent election is what I wish him
Group M
I wish him all the very best ooo and I hope that when he makes again he will keep to his promises.
this time we don’t want empty promises
group E
All we need is a man that will lead us well that’s all…
I wish you good luck Sir your aspirations. Team L
I wish u success sir
i pray he wins Good luck Governor wille.
Group A
Willie na good man he must win it.sucess to you Governor willie.
Group J
Goodluck governor obiano
Group G
His excellency I wish you Goodluck …
Group F
goodluck wille I hope you win
group g
nice one, he did a good thing
group B
The holiday is a really good idea.
group D
That’s good
Theme B