ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Senate Chief Whip and former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated the government and people of the state on the occasion of the 31st year anniversary of the state creation.
Kalu, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja urged the political class to live up to expectations and play politics devoid of hate campaigns.
Senator Kalu also thanked the people of the state for ”their selflessness, resilience and dedication to the growth and progress of the state.”
While cautioning against hate speech and campaigns of calumny, Kalu said that development can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace and harmony.
Kalu expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their support of him and his successors, promising to continue to champion their cause.
He said, “I join the good people of Abia state in celebrating the 31st anniversary of the creation of the state.
“It is a good opportunity to reflect on the past in a bid to forge ahead.
“The political class must shun selfish ambitions and make the development of the state a top priority.
“I urge politicians to desist from making inflammatory utterances in the interest of the state.”
Kalu further called on the people of the state to be steadfast, resilient and selfless in their endeavours.
Abia was created on 27 August, 1991, during the government of retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu served as the first executive governor, while Orji Kalu succeeded him.