Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State on Monday distributed 58 brand new cars to Directors in the state Civil Service, the first Governor since the state was created to do so. Governor Obi presented the vehicles at the Governor’s Lodge.

Obi said the gesture was a fulfilment of his earlier promise and demonstration of his commitment to encourage and motivate workers and assured that he would continue to provide all necessary incentives that would enable workers improve on productivity as well as continue working for the state till the last day of his government.

In his appreciation, the state Head of Service, Chidi Ezeoke, while thanking the Governor for the gesture, recalled that it was the first time a Governor provided such incentive since the Old Anambra State.

Ezeoke noted that Obi has brought smiles to the faces of civil servants and called on other Governors to follow his footsteps to assist workers to attain their full potential.

The state Head of Service explained that the vehicles would enhance the activities of the Directors being the hub of the Civil Service and expressed the hope that the State would never slide back to its difficult past.

In the separate reactions, some of the beneficiaries, including Harry Udu and Godwin Uzoigwe, said the Governor had given an unprecedented life line to the state workforce and was leaving legacy posterity would always be proud of. He assured that they would reciprocate the gesture by working harder and diligently to achieve the set goals

Also reacting, Azuka Okeke said it was surprising to them where the Governor got all the billions of Naira he was spending for the progress and development of the state.

He, however, said it was possible due to his fiscal discipline and responsibility.

berem: Should I now congratulate him for that?

asha 80: maybe he is doing it for elections lol

Mayor_of_Lagos:

Give him trophy for the best governor

Chima_Agbalajob: Let development continue in Anambra.

berem: Ok, he has from now till Feb 2014 to do all the miracles he wants to perform. That won't cover up for the 7 and half years wasted.

re@lchange:
he is wasting the money needed by the new governor to develop the state
peter adaobi

Pukkah:

How does giving out cars to a few select people equal to development?

Do you know the meaning of economic development at all?

owobokiri: All these in the 11th hour?

berem: Should I now congratulate him for that?

Mayor_of_Lagos: Why wouldnt he, sitting on a state with less than 2million registered voters..he has far too much money to know what to use it for, just buy and distribute expensive gifts.

kasiem: this is a person that has never set foot on anambra o

AtlanticBreeze:
yes, not maybe, This is his 8th and the election is not over yet so keep the lol to yourself, clown.

IGBO-SON:


^^^I think he was speaking tongue-in-cheek......well, i hope he was anyway!

@Topic: This is 21st century vision-led governance at work, and in no way smacks of desperation to please and get as many top shots on-side as possible. This is the type of governance that will see Anambra rubbing shoulders with the likes of Singapore and the UAE......hopefully within the next ten years!

I hope Willie -if he's eventually confirmed- continues exactly in Obis' footsteps, and copies his style of governance, so Anambra can be fast-tracked towards economic prosperity! They deserve it!

berem: I have never set foot in anambra,where do I pass on my way to Imo state?

Brimmie: Deep Inside The Heart Of Ppl Of Anambra.. They're Sad Abt Obi's Government.

SMHISM - Shaking My Head In Slow Motion

Zona.com:

Lessthan 2mil voters and so? So in your ignorant mind 1.7 mil voters translates to 1.7 mil state population shey? FYI, anambra has voter apathy issues. If every anambra resident above 18 should register for elections, then the voters population should atleast be about 4mil

Pukkah: The poor man is in serious trouble in this country. To make matters worse for the hapless masses, there's no help in sight. Politicians waste money anyhow and are driven by selfish interest.

There is no adequate drinking water or sanitation. Yet these leaders continue to squander money.

This is the same state where a market went up in flames recently and some of the traders attempted to jump inside the raging fire.

https://www.nairaland.com/1483088/fire-guts-onitsha-market-traders

Politicians! Nigeria!!!