The FG made significant advances in security, anti-corruption, and other areas. – Muhammadu Buhari

Since 2015, the Federal Government claims to have made significant progress in the three major pillars of the current administration.

Security, the economy, and anti-corruption were among the major pillars.

President Muhammadu Buhari stated this on Thursday night at the Ebonyi Maiden Honours Awards at the state Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki.

Buhari, through his Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, praised Ebonyi Governor David Umahi for his shining principles and for the state’s development.

“I commend Umahi on his support to the federal government policies on diversification of the economy through agriculture and ensuring food security.

“Today, Ebonyi state is one of the country’s top rice producers. “This is a shining example of what is possible under the leadership of a visionary and determined leader,” the president said.

Buhari praised the state award for encouraging quality services and leadership.

Track According to new reports, former President Goodluck Jonathan has been named Great Grand Commander of the Ebonyi Hall of Fame (GGCEHF).

In response, Jonathan called the award significant and urged Umahi to continue demonstrating good governance for his people and Nigeria as a whole.

He also praised Umahi for mobilizing Ebonyi’s meager resources for megaprojects.

“Umahi is doing well for his people and for Nigeria as a whole. The award is more than just a groundnut shared by the children.

“Awards are given to those who have made significant contributions to the state of the nation. We are overjoyed today because we have been honored.

“So, we thank Ebonyi state government for recognising us and we promised to do our best to support them in any way and anywhere we are.

“As we have been honored today, we are grateful to the state,” said the former president.

Other recipients include the Inspector General of Police, Baba Alkali, and the family of late General Sani Abacha, who established the state.

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Onyenuche; former governor of Abia, Theodore Orji; and Ebonyi founding fathers were among those honored for their selfless contributions to the state’s advancement.

Umahi had previously stated that the event would honor those who had made significant contributions to the creation and development of the state.

He expressed gratitude to Buhari and Jonathan for their support for Ebonyi.