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By Emeka Anaeto
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has extolled the virtues of his immediate past Chief of Staff, Chief Ernest Nnaama Ezeajughi, saying that the integrity, dexterity and meritorious service of Ezeajughi deserve statewide commendation.
The Governor also described him as a public servant who served the state with distinction.
Soludo and Ezeajughi share similar high profile international exposures and accomplishments, making him the choice personality for Soludo’s first term tasks of rebuilding the State’s developmental architecture.
After his Master of Science degree in Environmental Health Management at King’s College, London, Dr. Ezeajughi worked at the Royal Mail, Public Health in England and the Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority of the United Kingdom.
Ezeajughi also became the first black Mayor of London Borough of Brent.
He was head hunted from UK to come and join hands to fix the homeland.
Anambra stakeholders said ‘‘he came, he delivered the mandate of his boss and he is set to play a major role in the national politics’’.
Extolling Ezeajughi’s virtue at a grand reception organised by his community to celebrate his service and contributions to Anambra State, Soludo said Ezeajughi deserved to be celebrated because he “served and served well,” stressing that he distinguished himself through his competence, dexterity and unique capacity in the discharge of his responsibilities.
According to the governor, Ezeajughi “served the state gloriously” and concluded his tenure well, adding that his exceptional qualities and capacity could take him to greater heights globally while urging him to continue developing ideas capable of contributing to Anambra’s advancement.
Soludo further stated: “The common practice is when someone is given an appointment, the community would organise a reception for him and tell him that this is our turn and when he finishes, the kinsmen would go about deriding the person for nothing”
“But this one is different because Awgbu people have the presence of mind to commend their son for serving the state meritoriously and held a reception for him, and that makes the Awgbu people unique among others.
“For me, as far as I am concerned, Chief Earnest Ezeajughi served the state meritoriously, and I am proud of him, and he deserves to be celebrated.”
Soludo posited that there are still windows for Ezeajughi to come back on board, urging him to come up with concepts that would be brought to bear in the good governance of the state.
The Convener of Awgbu Progressive Minds, Mr. Emeka Owoh, described the reception as a celebration of Ezeajughi’s integrity, transparency, competence and selfless service, describing his record as worthy of recognition and celebration and added that his record offered a worthy example for younger generations and demonstrated the value of responsible public service.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of Trans Nkisi Estate, Dr Sir Igneous Akuma (Ikenga Uburu), described the reception as a testimony to meritorious service to society, adding that they would continue to support him in his future endeavours.
“Today is awesome because all the dignitaries in Anambra State have come to celebrate our brother and friend Chief Earnest Ezeajughi, so he is a man with a good personality”
Chief Okey Ezeibe, an Awgbu Community, Orumba North Local Government stalwart and Anambra State stakeholder and the President-General of Awgbu, Engr. Christian Okoyeudor, also commended the community for recognizing Ezeajughi’s contributions, describing the honour as a fitting celebration of a son whose service in government had brought pride to his people.
The Chairman of the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association, Chief Humphrey Anuna, and Chairman of the Onitsha Main Market Association, Hon. Chijioke Michael Okpalaugo, joined other speakers in commending Ezeajughi, highlighting his accessibility, competence and positive relationship with the people.
Former Chief of Staff to the Governor in the Deputy Governor’s Office, Chief Ugochukwu Obiefuna, described the gathering as a demonstration of unity, appreciation and communal pride, urging other communities to emulate Awgbu by celebrating their accomplished sons and daughters.
The Mayor of Orumba North, Barrister Casmir Nwafor, described Ezeajughi as a worthy son whose exemplary public service had brought honour to Awgbu and the local government, commending his commitment to responsible service conducted without scandal and praised his character and capacity.
Responding, Ezeajughi expressed profound appreciation to the people of Awgbu for the honour and thanked Governor Soludo for the opportunity to serve as Chief of Staff, saying the experience enabled him to contribute to the development of his community and state and reaffirming his readiness to continue making his experience, ideas and goodwill available in service to Anambra and beyond.
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