A former Deputy president of the Senate, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu has received a delegation From an Enugu community group, under the Aegis of Egede Progressive Movement on Friday in his Enugu residence.

The group is a welfare platform that was established to accommodate the growth and development of the two autonomous communities of Egede town in Udi local government area of Enugu state, their political diversifications and affiliations notwithstanding.

The group had visited the Senator with the aim of paying their condolences over the loss of his younger brother, Hon. Mathias Ekweremadu, who until his death was the Enugu state Commissioner for transportation.

They had also taken the time to appreciate the Senator for his qualitative representation in the house of Senate, which has birthed several developmental infrastructures and gestures all around his district, particularly in Egede.

The President of the movement, the Chief Prosthetics Orthotist at the National Orthopedic hospital Enugu, Dr. Chidi Vitus Uzoegbo, who led the delegation, told UGAMATV, that they had come to pay their condolences to the Senator over the loss of his brother as well as reaffirm their solidarity to his course.

Uzoegbo said, “Egede Is Made up of two autonomous communities, but this movement comprises of the both communities irrespective of their political affiliations. it is designed for the general good and development of Egede. It is the only platform that brings together the both indigenous people of Egede.”

“We have witnessed the impact of the Senator, not just within Enugu West but throughout Enugu and South-East in extension. We fully appreciate and acknowledge his unrelenting efforts to create a better atmosphere for his people. He has continually played a key role in our growth and development, without someone like Ekweremadu, most of the dividends of democracy would not have gotten to South-East. He has indeed proven to be a worthy leader.”

“We also commend the Synergy and understanding that exists between Sen.Ekweremadu, Rt.hon.Toby Okechukwu and House of representative member, representing Udi and Ezeagu Federal constituency, Hon. Amadi Oguerinwa.”

“Most of their feats would have been unattainable, should they have been a friction in their relationship. Their cordial working relationship has availed them the opportunity to deliver their individual roles to the Ernest.”

“We therefore, reiterate that we are strongly behind him as a great leader. We assure him of our unity, support and solidarity as a people. We will stand by him as we pray that the good Lord gives him higher offices to continue his tremendously good work.”

Ekweremadu in his response, appreciated their visit, recalling the chaotic and state of disarray ,which Egede was in the not so recent past, stating that a committee had been set up to restore peace and harmony to Egede, which led to the emergence of the two autonomous communities of Egede. They had since been in a peaceful and understanding coexistence since then.”

He now urged them to maintain and sustain this peace as it is a bedrock of success and development of a people. He then gave his word to continually represent the whole of Enugu West to the best of his abilities.