By Francis Ogbuagu
The Honourable member,who represented Nkanu East Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly,Hon Paul Nnajiofor has expressed sincere gratitude to God and the people of Nkanu East for giving him the opportunity to serve as a two time member of the House of Assembly.
Nnajiofor,who was recently conferred with the title Ononenyi 1 in Owo,in his valedictory speech in Enugu poured encomiums on the former governors of Enugu State,Bar Sullivan Chime, Rt Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and former Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area, Pastor Sam Iyiogwe.
The ranking member also pleaded for total support for the Enugu State Governor,Bar Peter Mbah, maintaining that he meant well for the state.
“According to the words of God in Ecclesiastes 3 verses I- 8, “to every thing in this life, there is a season” Therefore I salute with heart full of immense and immeasurable degree of gratitude to the good people of Nkanu East for finding me worthy to be elected their state Assembly representative since 2015 thereby granting me a rare privilege (not a right) to serve them for 8 years and now bowing out as a ranking member cum rated legislator in Enugu State House of Assembly.
” I thank God almighty for his grace ,mercy and faithfulness in my life so much so that words are not enough to express my praises to him for sparing my life through this journey of service.Jesus Christ is Lord .
He is God all by himself ! To my mentor and benefactor, my Leader and Boss, His Excellency Barr Dr Sullivan Chime former Governor Enugu State, I doff my hat in loyalty .You gave me the chance and opportunity for Ndi Nkanu East to send me in 2015 to the State Assembly during your evidence filled tenure .
“Thank you Iheanacho Chime, u are forever cherished now and always. God bless you sir. I equallyappreciate my brother and golden hearted former council chairman of Nkanu East LGA Pastor Sam Iyiogwe. Thank you man of God for all your support, encouragement. I equally express full gratitude to another kind boss Rt Hon Dr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi CON, the immediate Past Governor of Enugu State for being a political father ,strong pillar and iconic personae that supported my 2nd tenure in 2019.
“That period was tough & strong, but God still proved himself for me and I thank Gov Ugwuanyi for his support and consistency ..
“I have learnt a lot about humility and the need to keep Peace even in unpalatable circumstances , Be calm.
To the good people of Nkanu East I thank you all ,I love every one . I appreciate you all. I have done my best. I never promised or claimed to be perfect as a human.
I served with all heart sincerely and with an open mind and I succeed to the extent where my influence and opportunities available could avail me ,,
“Wherever and whoever I have wronged I please ask for your forgiveness and understanding,
Whoever and where ever I have done well, use that to balance the wrong side if any . In all situations we give God the glory. I ask that we please give maximum and sincere all round support to His Excellency Barr Dr Peter Mbah Governor of Enugu State for him to succeed . He means well for Enugu State. Nkanu East will gain ultimately
“I also ask for the double dose of the support you gave me to be extended to my brother and successor Hon Okey Mbah ( Okey di Okey) as he takes over the mantle of leadership to represent us at the Enugu State House of Assembly.. I trust and am convinced he will do better than I have done.
I came, I saw and I conquered.I thank God it is ending in Praise to his holy name Thank you my people…God bless us all.Nkanu East First.”
