Nigerian Governor Performs Groundbreaking Construction of Computer Village Estate, Photos EmergeYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Abakaliki, Ebonyi - Ebonyi state government has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a computer village estate at Uda Odeji, Abakaliki. A statement by Francis Nwaze, the special assistant to the governor on media and publicity which was made available to Legit.ng, revealed that Governor David Nweze Umahi performed the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, March 1. Recommended for you Supreme Court vs FG: Strike looms as NLC issues fresh ultimatum to Buhari o... In his remarks at the event, Umahi commended the Amike Aba and Ntezi Ava Villages for the donation of the land for the project He called on the people of southeast to always invest within the region to ensure consistent transformation of the zone. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app He said: In her opening remarks, the commissioner for trade and investment, Barrister Chioma Nweze congratulated the state on the realization of the project. Chief Tony Nwakeze, the president general association of Computer Village Merchants of Nigeria, noted that the establishment of the project in thesState would further develop Ebonyi. Nwakeze noted: Recommended for you "His music is so unique": Singer Simi reacts to Asake’s fabulous performanc... The traditional Ruler of Nkaleke Echara Unuphu Community, Eze Sunday Oketa thanked the Governor for the choice of the Community for the project and assured of their support for the project. The president general of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Professor George Obiozor congratulated Ebonyians on the milestone of the commencement of the project. Obiozor, represented by Chief Alex Ogbonna congratulated Ebonyians on the milestone of the commencement of the project. Professor Obiozor also eulogized Governor Umahi for prudent management of resources. According to an earlier report by Legit.ng, residents of Osogbo, Osun state expressed joy as Governor Adegboyega Oyetola opened the Olaiya flyover. Recommended for you INEC chairman releases list of states where governorship elections will not... Oyetola had flagged off the construction of the bridge on February 18, 2021 and promised to deliver it in November but due to some unforeseen circumstances, the completion was delayed. While opening it for usage, on Monday, February 28, Oyetola commended the people for their endurance since February 2021. Source: Legit.ng The Governor David Umahi-led administration has recorded a major milestone in Ebonyi state's infrastructure Umahi on Tuesday, March 1, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a computer village estate The Ebonyi state governor called on the people of southeast zone to always invest within the region to ensure consistent transformation Igbos can bring ten percent of their investment home then this place can become the Jamaica of Africa, we are set for business." Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Abakaliki, Ebonyi Legit.ng, Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Legit.ng "If the Igbos can bring ten percent of their investment home then this place can become the Jamaica of Africa, we are set for business." "Your Excellency, if I tell you how I feel we will not go here today, Computer Village is a technology hub in Africa, Computer Village is all about technology, the computer comprises artificial intelligence, security, and all the things needed to make life very easy. "The only Governor with a listening ear, what we are coming to do here must benefit our people, we are going to do things and take care of our social responsibility."