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| Former Governors of Anambra State: (left to right) Dame Virgy Etiaba and Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife. |
These two
accomplished Nigerians share quite a few similarities; they were once governor
of Anambra state at various. While Dr. Ezeife made history in 1992 as the first
civilian governor of the present day Anambra, Dame Etiaba fondly called Mama
Anambra made history on the 17th day of March, 2006 when she became the first
female governor of Anambra and the only female governor ever in Nigeria. When
Ogene Anambra asked them what their regrets were, below were the answers they
gave; Do
you have any regret?
DR. EZEIFE:
Yes,
I have regrets. One, I regret that when I was governor of Anambra state, I did
not advertise my activities because I was hoping for something bigger. We did
not envisage to be thrown out abruptly by the military. If I say I don’t have
regrets, then I am joking. There are many things to regret. I didn’t take my
salary, not one kobo, when I was serving as governor and I had no security
vote.
DAME
ETIABA:
I
would not say that I have any regrets because when I was leaving office I was
just as happy as a lark because I peacefully handed over to Mr. Peter Obi when
the Appeal Court nullified his impeachment, as a mother. Each time I remember
this, I am very happy as I left a legacy of loyalty in Anambra State by
vacating the office for my boss without any rancour. This is what I
stand for and the virtues I represent; loyalty, service to people and the fear of
God.
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