*Ekweremadu assures of justice and fairness in NASS duties
Recalling the events that led to his emergence as Deputy Senate President, Chief Ekweremadu described it as God’s will and charged politicians to make the unity of the country uppermost in their hearts.
Governors of Delta, Enugu and Ebonyi States, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Chief David Umahi and Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi respectively were among dignitaries who thronged All Saints Covenant Church, Mpu, Aninri Local Government Area, Enugu State, venue for the thanksgiving service in honour of the Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu.
Others dignitaries included top ranking Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, severing and past political office holders as well as family and friends of the Deputy Senate President.
Speaking at the service, Senator Ike Ekweremadu assured Nigerians that the National Assembly will not compromise in upholding equity, justice and fairness in its constitutional obligations.
He said that the rights of every Nigerian would be protected and called on other arms of government to partner with the National Assembly in charting a new course for the country.
Recalling the events that led to his emergence as Deputy Senate President, Chief Ekweremadu described it as God’s will and charged politicians to make the unity of the country uppermost in their hearts.
Explaining that the thanksgiving service was to appreciate God for his re-election as a Senator and Deputy Senate President, he affirmed that he and his family would always remain thankful to God, and promised to intensify programmes, policies and projects that would have direct positive bearing on the people.
In a sermon, the Archbishop of the Enugu Province, Anglican Communion, the Most Reverend Emmanuel Chukwuma said God gives power to man to impact positively on the people and the society.
Most Reverend Chukwuma commended Senator Ekweremadu for his foresight in meeting the needs of the people and charged other politicians to emulate him through regular interface with people of their community.
While calling on Nigerians to ensure the continued unity of the country the clergyman enjoined them to intensify their prayers for the nation and leaders at all levels.
Governor Okowa alongside other top government functionaries later joined the Deputy Senate President and his family in giving thanks to God.
A civic reception later held in honour of the Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu.
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