The local government chairman of Anaocha area, Honourable Rome Ibekwe has commissioned East Ocean Filling Station at Oye, Neni community.
Commissioning the facility, Hon. Ibekwe said it was a welcome development, as it aligns with one of the major objectives of Governor Chukwuma Soludo administration, which encourages ndi Anambra to think home and invest as part of the ongoing development in the state under the Aku Luo Uno mantra.
The Mayor noted that indeed, ndi Anaocha have seen the need to contribute to the progress of their area, saying that the mega filling station has brought empowerment, a sense of belonging and relief from the hardship of accessing fuel.
The local government chairman called on other affluent individuals to emulate the gesture and reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the security architecture of Anaocha.
On his part, the President General of Neni Town Union, Sir. Christian Ikebudu, maintained that the filling station would boost economic activities in the community and bring greater visibility to the area.
Sir. Ikebudu commended the benefactor for thinking home, stating that the project has not only brought development but also increased the joy of many families, as several youths have been taken off the streets and engaged in meaningful employment.
The owner of East Ocean Filling Station, Neni, Mr. Chukwuka Nzelum, who spoke through his sister, Mrs Nkemakonam Nzelum-Nmuodiegwu, maintained that it has pleased God to enlarge their coast, and they considered it wise to come home to contribute to the development and progress of their community.
She pointed out that although they have other branches, responding to the Aku Luo Uno mantra was the major reason for establishing the station so that people from Neni and neighbouring communities would benefit.
In their separate speeches, the mother of the benefactor, Mrs Bridget Nzelum, and two beneficiaries who received free fuel, Mrs Chinasa Azubugwu and Mr Godwin Igwe, thanked God for the establishment of the filling station, stating that it has saved them the stress of travelling to neighbouring communities to purchase fuel and would also reduce their dependence on black-market fuel sellers.
