Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, during the eight Abuja Housing
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emerged as the Housing Governor of the Year.
Governor Orji while receiving the award at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja,
dedicated
it to the victims of the bomb blasts that rocked Emab Plaza in Wuse 2
which left
over 20 people dead and many others injured.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Housing, Prince
K. O.
Mgbeahuru, at the ceremony organized by FESadeb Communications Limited,
said the
blasts that killed innocent Nigerians who were mainly traders forced him
to boycott
the award ceremony at the last minute.
He expressed joy at the honour bestowed on him and promised to complete
the legacy
projects started by his government.
Orji also pledged not to relent in the delivery of democracy dividends to
Abians.
The Programme Coordinator, Mr. Festus Adebayo, said the award to Abia
State Governor
Chief Theodore Orji, is in recognition of the governor’s laudable
achievement in the
housing sector.
According to him, the award is targeted at rewarding excellence in the
housing and
construction sectors of the economy.
Dignitaries from all walks of life including hundreds of Abians attended
the ceremony.
Sixteen other personalities and organizations also received awards at the
well-attended event.