By: Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka
The Pro-Chancellor of Olivia University Burundi and Chairman of the Nigerian-Burundi Business Council, Paul Chukwuma, has reiterated that All Progressives Congress (APC) is a staunch advocate for entrepreneurs.
Chukwuma made the statement during the APC South East executive committee and stakeholders meeting organized by the South East APC Forum in Owerri, Imo State, recently.
“The crucial truth often overlooked is that the APC is not just a political party but a staunch advocate for entrepreneurs. I urge Igbo entrepreneurs to align with a party that prioritizes their interests, thereby bolstering job creation and infrastructural development in the South East.”
Paul Chukwuma who listed numerous initiatives and support measures implemented by the APC-led Federal Government over the past eight years, underscoring their commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, also
stated that the only one way to be part of what is happening at the central government is to support President Tinubu’s programmes.
Also referred to as the voice of entrepreneurs, Paul Chukwuma with his illustrious business background, championed the cause of entrepreneurs at the event, he also extended heartfelt congratulations to Allen Onyema for his groundbreaking achievement with the inaugural Air Peace Flight to the UK, symbolizing the potential and success that can be achieved through entrepreneurial endeavours.
Meanwhile, speaking earlier at the event the host governor, Hope Uzodimma charged members to recommit themselves and the party to his leadership following his recent appointment as the leader of the APC in the zone.
Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, whose message was delivered by the Deputy Governor, Princess Patricia Onyemaechi Obilar, said APC needs focus and unity to achieve de-marginalisation of the zone.
The deputy national chairman (South), Emma Enukwu, who also represented the APC national chairman, Dr. Ganduje, commended the governor of Imo State on his efforts at stabilising APC in the South East and ensuring the zone is integrated into the national political grid.
Enukwu disclosed the national chairman has directed that the e-registration of APC members in all the States of the Federation, and that the party should have offices in all the local governments and INEC wards in the country just as the stakeholders should embark on reconciliations for all hands to be on deck to win more States in the future elections.
However, in their messages the APC chairmen of the five South East States–Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo, expressed confidence in a brighter future for the party in the zone.
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