This Christmas, I bring you warm wishes of hope and prayers of peace in your homes. Whatever this season may feel like for us as a State, I hope that you will embrace the joy of the season, have the courage to laugh at the little things, hold your loved ones close and be your brother and sister’s keeper in whatever way you can.
I pray that our hope and our dreams will experience a rebirth even as we celebrate the gift of hope that Jesus Christ is to the world.
In the past few months of our campaign tour, I have met with ndi Enugu from different places, of varying social status and interests. Yet, one thing is clear. Each one has a dream of a better life and a State that works for them. Many wished for a different Christmas and indeed a different life than what they have now.
Maduabuchi’s father in Iva Valley wants a safer place for his children to grow up and a better education system that gives them opportunities to dream big and pursue those dreams. I share this dream and we will make it happen by ensuring that youths are productively engaged and our basic education system is run by the most competent people.
Dabere’s mother in Aki, Akpugo wants an affordable and functional healthcare facility where her diabetes can be properly managed and she can look after her children. We will make this happen working with our Local Governments and keeping them accountable.
Ngozi wants to wake up in the morning, get water from a running tap in her home and avoid the morning panic of going late to work or skipping a bath for that day. Water is life and the provision of a functional water supply within the first twelve months of our administration is a promise.
Emeka, in Aninri, wants to know that his dreams will not be like the rice farm he cultivated, only to have it destroyed by criminals.
Our brothers and sisters in Eha-Amufu, Ibagwa-Aka, Adani, Achi and many others in several local government areas across the State want to go to their farms, ply their trade, go to school and sleep at night without the fear of getting attacked.
The security of lives and properties remains a priority and we will always go the extra mile to protect our people.
We all dream of functional systems, an enabling environment and a government that is honest and truly cares for the people. This is the dream that drives me and the All Progressives Grand Alliance in our quest to form the next government in Enugu State.
These dreams are not far from reach. If anything, they are much closer than ever. They are as close as the nearest INEC office where you will pick up your PVC. They are as close as the decision you will make to vote for the right leaders. They are as close as your family and friends who you’ll engage to participate in the electoral process.
I believe that we can reach them, together. We are more powerful than we appear to be, more resolute and ready for these dreams to become a reality.
Hence, #MyChristmasWishForEnugu is that we grow from a field of dreams to a forest of giant achievements, from hectares of arable land to a food hub of the nation, from people taking anything they are given to men and women rising to take back our future.
Ndi Enugu, #Kunie!
May our hearts be filled with the hope of a truly new beginning in 2023.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
My name is Frank Nweke Jr
Gubernatorial Candidate, All progressives Grand Alliance
APGA, Nkea Bu Nke Anyi
Onye Aghana Nwanne Ya.