BY EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU.
The Nigerian National Association, the Netherlands (NNA-NL) has applauded the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah over giant developmental strides.
The organization highlighted that these steps will surely place the state on the path to sustainable development.
This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen and signed by the NNA-NL President, Evelyn Azih, PhD.
According to the statement, (NNA-NL) is a credible and formal umbrella body of all the citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria residing in the Netherlands and belonging to various Nigerian Associations, Unions, and Organizations in the Netherlands.
They highlighted that the aims of forming this Association are to promote the culture and social welfare of our people both in the Netherlands and in our homeland Nigeria.
Evelyn Azih revealed that they also help the people in integrating into the Dutch Society. NNA-NL is “engaged in identifying sustainable development projects and programs in Nigeria and participating in the implementation of such projects for economic development in Nigeria.”
“The Association of Enugu State Indigenes residing in The Netherlands (Stichting Maru Nwanne) is one of the strongest members of the Nigerian National Association-The Netherlands (NN-ANL) and we are committed to seeing that all Nigerian Associations in the Netherlands make meaningful impacts towards the development of their various States. Therefore, building a Civic Centre in Enugu State by the Association of Enugu State Indigenes residing in The Netherlands (Stichting Maru Nwanne) is a milestone that NNA-NL will see to its accomplishment.
“On behalf of all Nigerians residing in the Netherlands under the umbrella of the Nigerian National Association-The Netherlands (NNA-NL), I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for all the energy he is putting into making sure that he transforms Enugu State into an industrialized economy.
“Your Excellency, sir, those of us in the diaspora, especially in the Netherlands, are motivated by your great appetite for developmental projects and have keyed into it. The Nigerian community in the Netherlands witnessed the attendance of two prominent men from Enugu state, the National Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Rt. Hon. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, Ph.D (Ozowaluona Mbanabo) and His Royal Majesty, Igwe Sir Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, OGADAGIDI of Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom, Nsukka L.G.A, who is also the Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers Enugu State and the former Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers, South East Nigeria, at the 30th Anniversary/Launching of the Maru Nwanne Civic Centre, Enugu in Almere Netherlands.
“Having the two fathers from Enugu State at the event is not only commendable but a big motivation to us and has publicly showcased your insights and commitment to this project initiated by one of our members, the Association of Enugu State Indigenes residing in The Netherlands (Stichting Maru Nwanne).
“Thank you once again for your unequivocal support towards the development of Marunwanne Civic Centre Enugu. May God Almighty continue to protect your good office.”
