In an unbridled appreciation of her legislative strides, the entire Achalla Community in Awka North LGA has conferred the super performing Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife PhD, with a chieftaincy title.
The well thought out AFA EJI EJEMBA NA ACHALLA title was one of the special activities to mark the annual Iru-Ji festival and celebrate the first anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Igwe Osita Sunny Nwokedi on the throne.
The audience of the colourful event, which was held at Community Primary School, Achalla, were thrilled by different masquerades and cultural dance groups.
In his welcome speech, the Prime Minister of the community, Rt. Hon. John Nwokoye, described Ekwunife as a great woman and uncommon legislator, who the entire community was happy to welcome into their cabinet, adding that the title was earned based on the Senator’s giant strides at the National Assembly.
According to Hon. Nwokoye, “Ekwunife has constructed the first phase of Nwokedi Road, which was impassable two years ago and also completed the reconstruction of Blocks of classrooms at the Community Primary School”.
The traditional Prime Minister further assured the Senator that the community will vote 100% for her candidature to enable her continue with the good work she is doing for the constituents on the floor of the Senate.
While conferring the Chieftaincy title, Igwe Nwokedi noted that Ekwunife’s representation has been highly beneficial to the community, stating that the community is honouring the Federal lawmaker because she remembers them.
The traditional ruler recounted how the community wrote a commendation letter in appreciation of the road project attracted by the Federal lawmaker. He gave his royal blessings to Ekwunife’s re-election bid.
In her appreciation message, Ekwunife, who was emotionally overwhelmed, eulogized the traditional ruler as one of the youngest and brightest in the state, adding that she was happy because the community has honoured her with a special chieftaincy title. While stating that she will reciprocate the kind gesture from the community, the A-grade lawmaker assured that the second phase of the Nwokedi Road will be commissioned once completed.
Concluding, the Federal lawmaker sent heartfelt felicitations to the good people of Achalla on the success of their annual Iru-Ji festival celebration and congratulated the traditional ruler on his first year on the throne of his ancestors.
It is important to note that Achalla community reserved yesterday to specially honour Senator Ekwunife, who according to them has impacted greatly on the lives of the people of the community.