A bill – Abians in Diaspora Commission (ADCOM) – sponsored by the Minority Whip/member representing Arochukwu State Constituency, Abia House of Assembly, Hon. Onyekwere Mike Ukoha, has been signed into law by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.
Speaking while signing the bill into law, the Governor lauded Hon Ukoha for his thoughtfulness, efforts and love for the State.
He explained that it is a thing of joy and pleasure for Abia State to have gotten to such milestone.
The governor congratulated members of Abia House of Assembly for coming to the yearnings of Abians in the Diaspora.
Ikpeazu further explained that his government, since 2015, made a promise to Abians in the Diaspora, which gave credence to their participation in things that concern the State.
He noted that outside crude oil, Diaspora remittances have remained a major channel for capital inflow into Nigeria.
Continuing, Governor Ikpeazu expressed pleasure that in Abia, there have been an impressive performance with Abians in the Diaspora, adding that the biggest players in agriculture, medical outreach and education are spearheaded by Abians in the Diaspora.
He seized the opportunity to name Dr (Mrs) Ngozi Ogbonna Erondu, as the Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission.
In his speech, the sponsor of the bill, Hon. Ukoha, commended the governor for signing the bill into law.
He explained that this has marked a turning point for Abians in the Diaspora and indeed all Abians.
The Minority Whip further stated that he decided to sponsor the bill following his numerous challenges and frustrations as a Diasporan.
The lawmaker described it as a revolution and a platform that will bring about socio-economic development to the State.
He thanked God that as a representative of the good people of Arochukwu LGA and those in the Diaspora, a great feat has been recorded across and thanked the governor once again for signing the bill into law.
Also contributing, the Special Adviser to the governor on Diaspora Affairs, Dr. (Mrs.) Erondu, described the occasion as momentous, and Ikpeazu as Diasporan-friendly governor.
She thanked God for a day like that, stressing that Abia is number one State to pass the Diaspora Commission bill and to sign it into law.
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