Igbo-Esa People Back Nwifuru Over Proposed Abakaliki Cement Factory ‎

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The people of Igbo-Esa Clan in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have expressed appreciation to Governor Francis Nwifuru for locating the proposed Abakaliki Cement Factory in their community, describing the decision as a major milestone that will accelerate socio-economic development in the area.

‎ ‎In a statement released and signed by Hon. James Abba, President General, Igbo-Esa General Assembly, which was jointly issued under the auspices of the Igbo-Esa General Assembly and endorsed by traditional rulers, community leaders and political stakeholders, the group commended the governor's people-oriented administration and its developmental strides across the state. ‎ ‎The community pledged its full cooperation towards the successful establishment of the cement factory, assuring the state government of a peaceful and enabling environment for the execution of the project. ‎ ‎The leaders also endorsed the official name proposed for the factory, stating that the people of Igbo-Esa accepted it without reservation. ‎ ‎Reacting to criticisms circulating on social media over the naming of the proposed factory Abakaliki Cement Factory, the assembly urged Governor Nwifuru to disregard the publications, insisting they did not reflect the position of the host communities. ‎ ‎According to the statement, the campaign against the project's name was allegedly orchestrated by detractors rather than genuine stakeholders from Igbo-Esa.

‎ ‎The assembly reaffirmed its unwavering support for Governor Nwifuru's administration and expressed confidence in his leadership, pledging continued backing for his developmental agenda and political aspirations ahead of the 2027 elections. ‎ The statement was signed by traditional rulers from Nkalagu, Umuhali, Nkalaha, Ezillo, Obegu and Amezu communities, alongside President-Generals of the various communities, the Executive Chairman of Ishielu Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Peace Ifeoma Agwu, the President-General of Igbo-Esa General Assembly, Hon. James Abba, and the All Progressives Congress, APC Chairman in Ishielu Local Government Area, Hon. Ikechukwu Abba.

The statement read thus: "IGBO-ESA GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPRECIATES THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF EBONYI STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY RT. HON. FRANCIS OGBONNA NWIFURU FOR CITING THE PROPOSED ABAKALIKI CEMENT FACTORY IN IGBO-ESA. "The people of Igbo-Esa clan under the auspicies of Igbo-Esa General Assembly, Ishielu Local Government Area wish to appreciate His Excellency Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, Executive Governor of Ebonyi State for citing the proposed Abakaliki Cement Factory in Igbo-Esa land. "Your Excellency, we are very glad to have you as our Governor and we commend your people oriented administration for the landmark achievements it has recorded so far. "The people of Igbo-esaa clan will continue to support your administration and more importantly ensure that you secure landslide victory come 2027 "While we promise to provide the needed support as the host communities for the realization of this legacy project, we also accept the choice of the name with open arms. "We urge Your Excellency to disregard the social media publications criticizing the naming of the new factory as this is not coming from Igbo-Esa people but from detractors. "Do accept the assurances of our warmest regards and best wishes at all times. God bless Your Excellency! E-SIGNED: 1. HRH, Eze Mathias Nnaji, Traditional Ruler, Nkalagu Community 2. HRH, Eze Patrick Sudoku, Traditional Ruler, Umuhali Community 3. HRH, Eze Thompson I. Ebeh, Traditional Ruler, Nkalaha Community 4. HRH, Eze Innocent Chima, Traditional Ruler, Ezillo Community, Amuji 5. HRH, Eze Samual Aka Onwe, Traditional Ruler, Amaozanu Ezillo Community 6. HRH, Eze Raphael Ogbuka, Traditional Ruler, Amaze Ezillo Community 7. HRH, Eze Ephraim Okwor, Traditional Ruler, Obegu Community 8. Prince Ibeabuchi Egbo, Regent, Amezu Community 9. Ogbu Mathew, President General Nkalagu Community 10. Ebeh Vasco O., President General, Nkalaha Community 11. Eze Chiadi Daniel, President General, Ezillo Community, Amuji 12. Omebe Ali Sunday, President General, Amaeze Ezillo Community 13. Agwu Jacob Parkins, President General, Amaozanu Ezillo Community 14. Olinya Jeremiah, President General, Obegu Community 15. Okite Osita, President General, Amaezu Community 16. Egbebuike Chidi, President General, Iyonu Community. 17. Hon. Mrs Peace Ifeoma Agwu, Executive Chairman, Ishielu Local Government Area. 18. Hon. James Abba, President General, Igbo-Esa General Assembly 19. Hon. Ikechukwu Abba, APC Chairman, Ishielu Local Government Area.