Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere has congratulated the good people of Imo State on a New Year celebration describing 2017 as a year of recovery and consolidation.
Prince Madumere’s message was contained in a press release signed by his special assistant on Media, Uche Onwuchekwa.
According to the release, the number two citizen commended the good people of Imo State for their resilience and industry even in the face of a challenging moment following the economic recession experience in Nigeria.
In the release he commended Governor Okorocha for his meticulous management of scarce resources, attributing his management prowess to the super achievements made in 2016 especially in the area of massive infrastructural projects, continuation of free education policy and payment of staff salaries as at when due despite the economic downturn.
He also hailed him for keeping his promise of clearing all the pension arrears not minding the over bloated financial burden, while commending pensioners for understanding Governor Okorocha means well, describing them as patriots who are willing to support Governor Okorocha led Rescue Mission Administration to taking Imo State to its expected leading position in the comity of States.
On his New Year message, according to the release he said; “As we get into 2017, let us take stock and resolve to do things differently in the New Year. May we never dwell in the failure and sad events of the past but work hard with faith for a more prosperous and joyous New Year 2017.
Remember that God’s promise that joy shall come in the morning is for those that work in faith…”
He also assured the people of Imo State that Governor Okorocha led Rescue Mission Government will do even much more in its bid to make Imo a place of dream for all, while calling for greater support for the government in 2017.