Chris Ngige

Chris Nwabueze Ngige (born 8 August 1952) is a Nigerian politician and medical doctor who served as minister of Labour and Employment of Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari's administration from 2015 to 2023. He was elected Senator for Anambra Central Constituency in April 2011. He was the governor of Anambra State in Nigeria from May 2003 to March 2006 under the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Quotes It is with deep sense of responsibility that I address you today, perhaps for the last time as governor, as we enter a new phase in our struggle for an egalitarian Anambra State, devoid of acrimony and filled with milk and honey. Opening his valedictory address after the Court of Appeal judgment that ended his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. What is important is that a court of competent jurisdiction has delivered its verdict, and as a law-abiding and responsible citizen, I will abide by it, in the interest of the peaceful and orderly development of our state. Accepting the Court of Appeal judgment that ended his tenure as Governor of Anambra State and urging respect for the rule of law. Respect for the rule of law and sanctity of the judiciary are critical ingredients we must honour and cherish if we are to advance as a civilised society, practise democracy in its true, pure form and be respected in the comity of nations. Explaining why obedience to court decisions is essential for democracy and national development. People in authority should endeavour to obey court orders, no matter how unpalatable they may be. Calling on public office holders to uphold judicial decisions regardless of personal or political consequences. Doing otherwise is an open invitation to lawlessness and anarchy, and our society can ill afford this. Warning about the dangers of disregarding court judgments and the rule of law. You will recall that when we came on May 29, 2003, we promised to give you qualitative and purposeful leadership that will regenerate confidence in government business.. Reflecting on the promise his administration made at the beginning of its tenure and assessing its record after nearly three years in office. I am happy to say that after 33 months in the saddle all these have changed for good in the first year, for better in the second year and for best in this third year. Reviewing what he considered the achievements of his administration before leaving office. I have no doubt in my mind that government is about service to the people. Explaining his philosophy of governance while urging the incoming administration to continue ongoing projects. I thank the media for their resilience and positive coverage of my administration and urge them to extend same to my successor, as he takes over the reins of power in Anambra State. Expressing appreciation to the media and encouraging continued support for the incoming governor. For now, I take a bow and leave the stage in order to take my well-deserved rest till service of our fatherland beckons again. Concluding his valedictory address after accepting the Court of Appeal judgment that ended his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. The Federal Government is not unaware of the economic challenges facing Nigerian workers in the public, private and informal sector of the economy. We appreciate your resilience and hope for better days ahead. Message to Nigerian workers during the 2017 International Workers' Day (May Day) celebration, acknowledging the economic difficulties facing workers. External links Category:Government ministers of Nigeria Category:Physicians from Nigeria Category:1952 births Category:Living people