The stage is now set for the second term inauguration ceremony of Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, and his deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke, on Saturday, March 17, 2018.

A statement by the Chairman of the Second Term Inauguration Committee, Hon. Ifeanyi Ibezi, to journalists in Awka, Thursday, said that a three-day programme of activities has been put together as the inauguration ceremonies.

According to him, activities include a business round table with a theme “Consolidating the Vision”, which will take place in the capital city, Awka on Friday, March 16, 2018, followed by the formal inauguration ceremony at Ekwueme Square, Awka, on Saturday, March 17, 2018.

The concluding part of the inauguration ceremonies will be a Thanksgiving Mass to be held St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka on Sunday, March 18, 2018.

Ibezi explained that the convocation of the Anambra Business Roundtable is to signpost the trajectory of Governor Obiano’s second term which is targeted at ushering in a “Greater Tomorrow” for Anambra people.

“The business round table will bring together critical stakeholders from the public and private sectors to highlight growth opportunities in the emerging industries in Anambra State.

“At the end of the roundtable, new partnerships would be established aimed at making lives better for Ndi Anambra, through sustainable value creation,” he stated.

The Inauguration Committee Chairman disclosed that the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Edward Kallon, will be leading international development partners to this very important roundtable.

He noted that all the twenty one local government areas in the state have been sensitized to participate in the ceremony adding that preparations at the venue were almost completed.

Ibezi who said Anambra people will witness and participate in a swearing-in ceremony the first of its kind not only in Anambra State, but also in the entire South East geo-political region, noted that dignitaries from across Nigeria and some select foreign countries are expected at the occasion.

He added: “Invitations had been distributed since three weeks ago. The third day of the inauguration programme would be a Thanksgiving Mass at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka.”

News Express recalls that Governor Willie Obiano and his deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke, recorded a landslide victory during the November 18, 2017, governorship election in the state winning in all the 21 local government areas in the State.

That victory is not only the first such victory in Anambra State, but also in any of the states in Nigeria

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