By Ijendu Iheaka
The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, Abia, Bishop Augustine Echema has called on every resident of the Aba to get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in readiness for the 2023 general elections and be obedient, noting that obedience is the first law in heaven.
Bishop Echema made the call at the opening of RightChoice Electronics, a World-Class Electronics Showroom on Azikiwe Street, in Aba on Friday.
The Cleric also counselled the people to come out from Social Media activism and take actions that will benefit the nation by being “the structure of good candidates who have no structure” in the coming elections.
Declaring open the Showroom, Bishop Echema equally charged youths to be responsible at workplaces and businesses in order to grow such establishments and create more jobs for other youths.
He warned them against destroying the endeavours of employers and relatives because of greed and jealousy, adding that such actions reduce employment opportunities and also draw God’s anger.
He said that any child that bites the hand that feeds him will not eat from such hands again.
The Bishop urged the youths to desist from obtaining by tricks, robbery, kidnapping and destruction of businesses and workplaces under their watch, stressing that God blesses genuine efforts.
He prayed God to bless RightChoice Electronics, to ensure that Aba people benefitted from it while God will take the glory.
The Managing Director of RightChoice Electronics, Chief Ogochukwu Mgbii, said the company was incorporated in 2007 with focus on importation of electronics and electrical appliances and distribution.
He said from a small shop on 20 Pound Road in Aba, Abia, they have expanded the business to Port Harcourt in Rivers and Uyo, in Akwa Ibom.
He said the establishment and opening of the Aba world-class showroom as is obtainable abroad is a dream come true.
He thanked the company’s supporters and customers who made the project possible.
Abia governor, represented by Chief Godswill Nwanorue, Abia Transport Commissioner expressed joy over the establishment of the showroom in Aba.
He promised that Nnamdi Azikiwe Road in Aba will be rehabilitated for such big establishments to be easily accessible to their customers.
Chief John Udeagbala, the National President of Nigerian Associations of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) thanked the MD of the organization for his resilience that birthed the showroom.
He regretted that endemic insecurity and poor infrastructure were worsening Nigeria’s business environment.
He stressed the need for the government to revive refineries and remove fuel subsidy which has caused the country much pain because of being riddled with corruption.
He urged Nigerians to get their PVCs in order to help them decide what they want in government and avoid blame game after elections which helps nobody.
