By NewsBits
The immediate-past Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Honourable Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, has been sworn in as the 4th elected Governor of Ebonyi State, promising to serve the people with fear of God.
Nwifuru was sworn in by the State Chief Judge, Justice Elvis Ngene alongside his deputy, Patricia Obila, at Pa Ngele Oruta Stadium, AbakalikI, Ebonyi State capital on Monday. In his inaugural speech, the new Governor also said that his administration would collaborate with all who have the interest of the state at heart for the development of the state.
He noted that the journey to his emergence as governor was not easy, commending his predecessor, Dave Umahi and many stakeholders of the state for their supports which saw him through at the gubernatorial election.
“The journey to my emergence was not easy. I have been bred and built by God almighty. I am very prepared for governance with the experience I have gathered. We are available at all times to discuss with anybody who wants to help to develop this state. We will serve Ebonyi with the fear of God and do those things he wants us to do.
“I invite my brothers who went to court to challenge my election to join me in building the state. I plead with them to withdraw their petition as that will make us to be more focused. Our government shall be just and focused”, he said.
Earlier in his handover speech, Umahi thanked the people of the state for the support, which enabled him to fulfill all his campaign promises. Umahi advised the new governor to take unity and peace of the state at heart and to always ensure “equity, justice and fairness in all his considerations without fear or favour, affection or ill will.”
