By NewsCritic Reporters
The social media space is awash with messages of congratulations for H/Chief Victor Ikeji, PhD, the Mayor of Umuahia North Local Government Area, LGA, following his reappointment as Mayor by Abia State Governor H.E Dr Alex Otti.
NewsCritic online reports that Gov Alex Otti had announced the reappointment of the Mayors and their Deputies in line with the provisions of the extant laws since their first tenure appointment ended on the 31st May, 2024.
A statement signed by Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, Commissioner Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs said the Executive Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti, OFR, hereby reappoints the underlisted Abians as Mayors and their Deputies…
In his message of congratulations to the Mayor of Umuahia North, Chief (Dr) Chris Akachukwu Nwa-Abia, said Mayor Ikeji’s reappointment is a validation of his uncommon leadership skills, dedication and commitment to the development of Umuahia North LGA in line with Gov Otti’s transformation agenda.
Chief Chris Nwa-Abia who is the founder of the Team Nwa-Abia Movement sees Mayor Ikeji’s reappointment as a call for more service delivery, and people-oriented programmes aimed at alleviating the harsh economic conditions at the grassroots. While congratulating the Mayor, Chris Nwa-Abia thanked Gov Otti for finding Victor Ikeji worthy to serve as the Mayor.
Also, the Ohuhu Welfare Union Young Wing in a statement signed by the President Hon Austin Chocho, Secretary Comr Chibuzo Iheonukara and Publicity Secretary Hon F.O.C Nwokocha felicitate with the Mayor, describing him as a pragmatic and performing Mayor.
Ibeabuchi Kingsley the CSO wrote that “it is with immense pleasure and profound respect that I extend my warmest congratulations on your well-deserved reappointment as Mayor of Umuahia North…
“Under your leadership Umuahia North has flourished, setting a benchmark for good governance and community development. Your reappointment is a confirmation to the trust and confidence that the people have in your ability to lead us into a better future.
NewsCritic reports that the people of Umuahia North welcome the reappointment of Ikeji, who has shown so much capacity and leadership in his first tenure as Mayor to deserve a reappointment. For one the Mayor has put his knowledge into use for the benefits of the people of Umuahia North.