Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, Friday, distributed about 130 Ikenga brand made by Innoson Jeep to some traditional rulers in the state.
Obiano while handing over the vehicles at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the state capital, said it was to appreciate their efforts in entrenching development including security of lives and properties at the grassroots.
He also commended them for overseeing ‘successful’ execution of the N20m community infrastructure (choose-your-project) at their respective communities, assuring that his administration would continue to provide for the goods of the revered institution.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Local Government, Community and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Greg Obi, said the traditional rulers were the bedrock and foundation for the government achievement in all areas of economy.
Responding on behalf of the monarchs, the Chairman, Anambra state Traditional Rulers Council and Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Highness (HRH) Alfred Achebe, tasked colleagues on unity and loyalty to constituted authority.
