1000 HOUSING PROJECT FOR ANAMBRA WORKERS TO KICK OFF AT ISIAGU

-Obiano claims

Work is to commence very soon on the Isiagu site where a 1000 Housing Units is to be constructed for Civil Servants in the State.

Governor Willie Obiano disclosed this during the 2016 African Public Service Day celebration in Awka.
The African Public Service Day is an annual event set aside by the African Union to draw attention to the central and unique role the public service play in the governance process of member nations.

The Celebration in the State which took place at the Jerome Udorji Secretariat, Awka today was well attended by Civil Servants and top state government functionaries. It featured paper presentations on various topics as well as presentation of Certificates of commendation to some civil servants in recognition of their outstanding performance in the discharge of their official duties during the year.

The Governor noted that workers' welfare remains a frontline charge for his administration. He revealed that his administration has offset all outstanding payments hindering the commencement of the Workers' Housing Project.

According to him, the contractor handling the project has assured that about 200 Housing Units would be completed within one year of the commencement of construction.
He harped on the need for civil servants to be acquainted with the development agenda of the administration they serve, and pointed out that what his administration require from them is maximum support and dedication towards building a prosperous Anambra State.

Describing the workers as partners in progress with the government, the governor reassured them of his administration's commitment towards meeting its statutory responsibilities and sustaining its seasonal largesse to them.

The Chairman on the occasion and Provost, Federal College of Education, Technical, Umunze, Prof Josephat Ogbuagu observed that workers in the state has every reason to celebrate due to the governor's impressive welfare package which has been commended nationwide.

In his address, the Head of Service, Bar. Harry Udu noted that the state's civil service has proved to be indispensable in the execution of government's policies because the governor has been friendly and compassionate in his relationship with them. And that the workers owe him the duty to serve with dedication and to continue to publicize his administration's programmes and policies designed to improve their welfare but also that of the entire Ndi Anambra.

Some of the workers honoured at the event including a traffic warden at Aroma Junction Awka, Mr Darlington Ifedioranma and Miss Emetarom Ogoazi of the Deputy Governor's Office, expressed their happiness for the recognition and said the honour will spur them for greater service and dedication to the state.

35 civil servants across various cadres from Ministries, Departments and Agencies were at the event presented with Certificates and gifts in recognition of their distinguished service to the state.