The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has assured the people of the State that he is hale and hearty and fully prepared to resume duties and continue to discharge his divine mandate of leading the good people of Abia State.
This is even as he thanked his deputy, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu for holding forte the state while he was receiving medical attention after testing positive for COVID-19.
Ikpeazu in a Press Release issued on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Barr. Onyebuchi Ememanka on Wednesday also thanked the team of physicians who attended to him during the recovery process for their dedication and professionalism.
Ememanka while quoting his boss said, “Governor Ikpeazu reminded Abians that the COVID-19 pandemic remains with us and this requires every single Abian to continue to take very seriously all the protocols enunciated by the NCDC.
“Throughout my life, my faith and confidence in the Almighty God has remained unshaken and will remain so. It is His grace that upholds me. This latest in the series of the intervention of God in my life will spur me to rededicate my life to the service of our people.
“He reminds all Abians that the prevailing times demand the highest level of personal responsibility and asked our people not to let their guards down.
“Our administration will continue to provide the needed support in the fight against the pandemic in the State. I am pleased that our molecular laboratory is now fully in place and, I therefore, appeal to all Abians to avail themselves of the services of the laboratories and get tested in the strong belief that the disease is not a death sentence.
“The Governor expresses his deep and profound appreciation to the Almighty God whose grace and loving-kindness kept him throughout the difficult period as he battled with COVID-19.
According to the Governor, the mercy of God is the only reason he is alive today.
“The Governor expresses his gratitude to the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon Ude Oko Chukwu for courageously holding the fort during his period of absence and commended him for his statesmanship in the running of the affairs of the State.
“Governor Ikpeazu sends his appreciation to the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chinedum Orji and all members of the State Assembly for their display of patriotism during the period.
“The Governor is also grateful to the Secretary to the Government of Abia State, Barrister Chris Ezem, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. ACB Agbazuere and all members of the State Executive Council, as well as Chairmen of the Transition Committees of the 17 Local Government Areas of the State.
The Governor is thankful to all religious leaders from different faiths and denominations who prayed fervently for his recovery and their unending messages of goodwill.
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In addition, the Governor sends his sincere appreciation to all Traditional Rulers, Elder Statesmen, Political Leaders, Women and Youth groups from across the state and indeed all Abians across the globe who prayed for his recovery.”
