Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi CON born 20 March 1964; popularly known as "Gburugburu") is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Enugu State from 2015 to 2023. He was a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria representing Igboeze North/Udenu federal constinuency from 2003 to 2015. He is a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Quotes Ndi Enugu, the appointed time has finally come. It is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes. Opening his inaugural address after taking the oath of office as Governor of Enugu State on 29 May 2015. We stand here today, humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed on us. Expressing gratitude to the people of Enugu State for entrusting him with leadership. We cannot and will never take these gestures of love, trust and solidarity for granted. Government is a continuum. Affirming his commitment to building on the achievements of previous administrations. Our administration shall be guided by justice, fairness, equity, accountability and service to the people. Outlining the principles that would guide his administration at his inauguration. Security of lives and property will remain our priority. Emphasizing that security would continue to be the foremost priority of his administration during his second term. Investors and investment can only thrive in a secure environment. Explaining the connection between security and economic development during his inaugural address. Investors and investment can only thrive in a secure environment. Explaining the connection between security and economic development during his inaugural address. I will continue to do my best for the people of Enugu State as long as we are here. That was the oath I took. That is the pact I have with the people. Reaffirming his commitment to fulfilling the promises he made to the people of Enugu State before leaving office. By the grace of God and with availability of resources, I will leave a state that will be more united, more prosperous and peaceful. Expressing his vision for the condition in which he hoped to leave Enugu State at the end of his administration. We are interested in the security of lives and property to ensure that investors come into our state and do their businesses. Explaining why his administration continued to prioritize security as a foundation for investment. What occupies my time is what could be done to ensure that our people go to sleep with their two eyes closed. Describing his concern for the safety and security of the people of Enugu State. I am here today to reaffirm my promises to you and reassure you that this administration will continue to work for the common good of our people. Reaffirming his administration's commitment to serving the people during the 2017 Democracy Day celebration. The primary responsibility of government is the welfare of the people and security of lives and property. Emphasizing the core responsibilities of government while reviewing his administration's performance. Upon assumption of office, we had quickly discovered that unlike our predecessors who enjoyed access to excess crude funds, we have a lot less to work with. Explaining the financial realities his administration faced at the Enugu State Investment Summit. The economic downturn is an opportunity to look inwards and harness the potential which free oil money blinded the country from exploiting. Encouraging economic diversification and greater use of local resources. Each and every section of this state has their peculiar potential which God has endowed them with. Speaking on the need for balanced development across all parts of Enugu State. Peace and security provide the most fertile ground for people to exploit the potential of nature around them and profitably express their God-given talents and learned capabilities. Explaining why peace and security are essential for development and economic growth. External links Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:1964 births Category:Living people