President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ended his two-day official visit to Ebonyi and Anambra states in the South East region and returned to Abuja.
It was the first to the area since Buhari became president.
During the visit to Ebonyi on Tuesday, the president pledged to fulfill the promises of his government to the South-East in the area of road construction and power among others.
The president, who was also hosted to a state dinner organised in his honour, commended Ebonyi people for the warm reception accorded him during the state visit.
He said that the visit was clear demonstration of his administration’s strong belief in the unity of Nigeria.
During the visit, the president inaugurated the 14.5km Abakiliki-Afikpo Federal Road constructed by the Ebonyi Government.
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He also launched the 700-metre dual flyover over the Trans-Sahara route, running from Enugu to Cameroon, and the Senator Offia Nwali flyover, all in the state capital.
The president also performed the foundation-stone laying ceremonies of Ebonyi City Mall, another flyover and road tunnel named after him.
He unveiled the statue of Sir Akanu Ibiam, former Governor of the old Eastern region, whom he described as “a great Nigerian, whose notable records of humanitarianism, advocacy of free primary education and rural development would continue to be an inspiration to all.’’
Buhari, who commended Umahi for ”his vision and commitment to the development of the state,” also thanked traditional rulers in the state, led by Eze Charles Mkpuna for conferring him with the chieftaincy title of Enyioma 1 of Ebonyi (Trustworthy friend of Ebonyi).
At another event with South East traditional rulers led by Eze Eberechi Dick, the President was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Ochioha Ndigbo (Leader of Igbo people).
He was also in Akwa, capital of Anambra, in continuation of the two-day visit to the South East.
While in Awka, Buhari ordered the police to restore security to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra and called for massive support to Mr. Tony Nwoye, the All Progressives Congress’ governorship candidate.
He called on the people of Anambra to vote for Nwoye in the November 18 election.
