FULL TEXT OF THE EASTER MESSAGE BY THE GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, RT. HON. IFEANYI UGWUANYI, ESPECIALLY IN VIEW OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) PANDEMIC RAVAGING THE WORLD, April 11, 2020.

“Maka Odinamma Anyi”
Ndi Enugu,

1. The forty-day long Lenten Season has gradually come to an end, ushering in Easter, when we join fellow Christians the world over to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. On your behalf, I glorify the God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, and the awesome God of David, who gave His only begotten son as atonement for our sins and preserved us to witness yet another celebration of His resurrection, our reassurance and hope for eternal life.

2. However, I must acknowledge that this is an unusual Easter, not only for us as a people but also for the entire humanity as the world currently grapples with the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Coronavirus is by far the worst global health challenge in recent history as it continues to wreck public health, human lives, economies, and social wellbeing of nations, from one end of the earth to the other. Expectedly, the entire world is fighting back in solidarity and in determined effort to contain the pandemic.
Ndi Enugu,

3. Unusual times demand unusual measures. Consequently, the Government of Enugu State, in reinforcing the protocol released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and in response to our local peculiarities, has put in place policies and precautionary measures to prevent communal spread of the deadly virus in our dear State. We are not unmindful of the difficulties and inconveniences that these measures present but they are undoubtedly in the best public interest. Global experience shows that with the Coronavirus Disease, prevention remains the best option, hence the need for social distancing and drastic reduction in the movement of people. I must, therefore, appreciate you all for your understanding and cooperation so far.

4. Meanwhile, going forward and in our collective interest as a people, maka odinamma anyi, all the precautionary measures put in place to mitigate the pandemic remain in force during the Easter celebration and until the government directs otherwise. It is my utmost belief that there will be light at the end of this dreadful tunnel if all of us work with one mind to confront the pandemic. I, therefore, crave your understanding as you bear the temporary inconveniences with calmness and good spirit, cooperating with relevant authorities to ensure full compliance and smooth enforcement of all government directives and measures.

5. Let me commend the 17 Local Government Councils of Enugu State, for showing leadership at this critical time. I commend you for complementing the State Government’s efforts by taking both awareness campaigns and palliatives to our rural communities. Likewise, I commend our traditional rulers, Presidents-General of town unions as well as the town criers for the great job they are doing at enlightening our people at the community level. Commendation also goes to the various security agencies and other relevant public institutions, which have been working hard to enforce compliance and the security of the lives and property of our people at this time.

6. Enugu State is one big, peaceful family and I appreciate our stakeholders and political leaders for reaching out to our people, for being their brothers’ keepers in the spirit of Onye aghana nwanne ya. To our various religious groups and all our revered religious leaders, who have continued to support us with prayers, I say a big thank you for your encouragement.

7. I must single out for special commendation our health workers, who are in the frontline of the war against the Coronavirus Disease. Your love for humanity and your sacrifice to keep Ndi Enugu safe from the pandemic stand you out as true patriots. May our good Lord continue to strengthen and protect you. As a government, we will continue to accord you all the necessary support and encouragement to discharge your duties.
Ndi Enugu,

8. Let me conclude by emphasising that the times may be challenging, but we are reassured of victory by the resurrection power of our Lord Jesus Christ and by the fact that Enugu State remains firmly in the hands of God. All we need do is to play our parts as responsible government and citizens at these unusual times. Let us celebrate this Easter in supplications to God, staying safe, and observing the various guidelines and directives released for the prevention of further spread of COVID-19.

May our good Lord continue to bless and keep you.

I wish you a spiritually rewarding Easter celebration.

RT. HON. IFEANYI UGWUANYI Governor, Enugu State

Best governor in Nigeria 2018 and 2019 according to most newspaper polls.

Continue winning no matter what the haters who are not native of the East but use fake Igbo monikers to attack you.

These people are so naive that they think that by painting Igbo leaders in bad light, their own lazy leaders will look better

people that has never visited the east since their whole life claiming fake language by using Google translate

Udo.

We did not vote Ugwuanyi to be writing Essays for us!!!!
He should do what he was voted for.

Martini101:
We did not vote Ugwuanyi to be writing Essays for us!!!!
He should do what he was voted for.

They have arrived from Oshogbo

successmatters:


They have arrived from Oshogbo

Nwanne, rapu okwu, n’okwu abughi nri. Governor anyi bu ori Semo na ofe Onugbu!!!! (My brother, leave talk, talk is not food . Our Governor eats Semo and Onugbu soup)

Martini101:


Nwanne, rapu okwu, n’okwu abughi nri. Governor anyi bu ori Semo na ofe Onugbu!!!! (My brother, leave talk, talk is not food . Our Governor eats Semo and Onugbu soup)

Anyone can speak any language and yet not be from the place. I can pass for an American from New York on social media. But you are trying o. The time you use to learn and change all these languages you copy from Google translate could have made you a rich person.

Greet Oshogbo people for me.

The governor don speak

Damnnnnn niggarrr
Isoright

Thank you his Excellency

At least he address his state, while one particular leader was forced to address a whole nation which he claim to govern.
If he was not dragged like tiger generator, he won't have even remember to address his nation self

Good .

But news about the index cases in Enugu?

Today is my Birthday. How many Likes for me.

Enugu

Martini101:
We did not vote Ugwuanyi to be writing Essays for us!!!!
He should do what he was voted for.

person like you no even get voters card...you are only hating

With empty stomach

Seriously, with empty stomach.

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He said a lot without saying anything

Ok

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Happy easter to all. May God bless the executive governor enugu state, may God bless south east, may the joy, peace and blessings that comes with easter be upon us.. May we not be a victim to this pandemic ravishing the world, and may his light keep shining upon our lives each passing day.. In Jesus name... Amen God bless republic of Nigeria

share the money

God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and awesome God of Israel, when will u skip dis ones when making a speech

Martini101:
We did not vote Ugwuanyi to be writing Essays for us!!!!
He should do what he was voted for.

I makwa ihe?

This man na mama

Audio governor

419 Governor.. He appears innocent but very cunny man.

Ok governor ugwuanyi you have really tried your best, as you always say Enugu is in the hands of God I think he hears you as well, because the state is just bubbling with life, safety and most of all peace that is hardly felt in many Nigerian states now...Daalu Olu..

Thank you governor

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