From Ijeoma John Nnewi
The Incumbent Transition Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State,Engr.Chris Obiora has immortalised the first female Governor in Nigeria, Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba.
Etiaba,who served as Governor of Anambra State, from November 2006 to February 2007 made history with a brief tenure that lasted only three months in office.
Based on her outstanding contributions and commitment to laudable infrastructural development in Anambra State,Nnewi community chose to name a Street after her.
The development was graced by Men of timber and caliber in Nnewi.Among them were the Obi of Uruagu,Obi Ogidi,Obi of Umudim,Obi Beneth Okafor,a renowned Industrialist,Dr Cletus Madubugwu Ibeto (Omekannaya) ,Austin Manuel Jidiofor and Barr.Emeka Etiaba(SAN),PG Uruagu Community, Engr Innocent Okoli, The newly elected Chairman of Nnewi North, Mayor Echezona Anazodo and his Deputy Mrs Ijeoma Okoli.
The TC Chairman,Engr Obiora who presented the certificate of honor to Dame Etiaba said he was honored to present the certificate to a woman who had made significant contributions to the country especially in Anambra State.
He disclosed that the “Street runs from Roundabout to the boundary between Nnewi and Orafite”
Obiora prayed that God would continue to keep Etiaba strong for them adding that she deserved honour.
Dr Cletus Ibeto while speaking with some journalists described Etiaba as a powerful and respected woman.
“It’s an honour to remember her while alive, even when God calls her the Street name remains” he said
He commended the TC Chairman for the initiative, adding that the development remained irreversible which would be outlived.
Ibeto appreciated Etiaba for her laudable contributions to development of Nigeria,especially in Anambra State.
He prayed that she would continue flourish in blossom of the God Almighty to enjoy the fruits of her labour.
Bar Emeka Etiaba on behalf of his family thanked the TC Chairman for the development.
He revealed that what the TC did would forever be in their hearts adding that God Almighty would honour him .
“We am very grateful to the TC Chairman and the entire Nnewi community for honoring our mother by naming a street after her while she is alive” he said
Etiabas prayed that God Almighty would continue to bless and prosper the people of Nnewi for this thoughtful act.