25/12/2025
*HON. SILAS M. DURU (SMD)
*CALL FOR HOMECOMING, BLESSINGS AND CHRISTMAS MESSAGE* *TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF ST. EUGENE WARD 5 ABA NORTH LGA, ABIA STATE.
Date: 25/12/2025
The honourable councillor of St. Eugene ward 5 in Aba North Local Government Area, *Hon. Silas M. Duru, has warmly called on the great sons and daughters of St. Eugene Ward 5, Aba north LGA, both at home and in the diaspora, to celebrate this festive season with atmost assurance to them that security has been fully charged across the ward, Aba north Local Government Area and ABIA State at large.
Speaking further, Hon. Silas emphasized that St. Eugene ward 5 is calm, safe, and secured following the deliberate efforts by the administration of Hon. Iheke Timothy Kalu and our amiable governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR to restore order, stability, and harmony. I assured all returning indigenes of our beloved communities and ward their maximum safety throughout the Christmas and New Year celebrations, urging them to come home and witness firsthand the remarkable level of progress, development, innovations, and projects achieved so far under the leadership of God sent governor and Messiah of our time. According to him, these efforts have successfully returned ward 5, Aba north and Abia State to the peaceful and welcoming State in the whole Nigerian environment.
In the spirit celebrations, honourable councillor also offered heartfelt prayers for the people of St. Eugene ward 5 as they journey home. He prayed for open doors, divine favor, protection, and every good blessing associated with the season. As the number one citizen and law maker , I declare blessings upon the people, I pray that it shall be well with you, your paths be cleared, and that you excel in all your endeavors. I further pray, that where others struggle, my people of St. Eugene ward 5 will experience ease, favor, and upliftment. Amen
Hon. Silas M. Duru assured that as the people return home, the roads and the air will be favorable, declaring that no son or daughter of St. Eugene ward 5, Aba north and Abia State shall lose their life to any form of accident during this festive period, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
He also admonished the youths of St. Eugene ward 5 to remain of good conduct, mind their lawful businesses, shun all forms of social vices, and remain law-abiding citizens. He reassured them of his continuous support and commitment to youth development. The councillor further warned individuals involved in illicit drugs and harmful substances to desist from such acts, stressing the severe health and social consequences associated with them.
He concluded by wishing all sons and daughters of St. Eugene ward 5, Aba North and Abia state a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
*Signed:*
*Hon. Silas M. Duru (SMD)*
*The honourable councillor representing the good and great people of St Eugene ward 5 in Aba North Legislative council and house committee chairman on trade and commerce