The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, on Saturday evening, reaffirmed his commitment to raising future leaders. The Governor who has made several result-oriented efforts in capacity building of the youths of the Ebonyi State through several programs is relentlessly focused to do more.
The Governor made the statement while inspecting the ongoing Ebonyi International Airport located in Oriuozo, Ezza South Council Area of the State.
Affirming that building leaders will not only cause the safety and betterment of the future of the State and Ebonyians, the Governor said that it would amount to nothing should he build even a boat without more leaders to secure it.
“I want to raise more leaders, leaders that will be useful and committed to securing the future of Ebonyi State. Even if I build a boat without leaders, it would amount to nothing. “
The Governor further admonished the contractors, staff of the Ministry of Infrastructure for Concession, and other professionals working in the Airport site to always insist on quality delivery. He urged them to be consistent and never deviate from quality. “Whatever you are doing, do it very well. Do it in such a way that you will proudly announce it to others tomorrow. “
Going forward, he directed the administrative officers of the ministry to ensure record-keeping of all his directives on-site and the technical team to identify where there is a challenge at least seven days before time.
“Every challenge must be identified seven days ahead of time”, he said.
The Airport is expected to be completed before may, 2022.
