The Vice Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Hon. Mrs. Ashara Maureen Chika, has called for greater unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic differences.
Chika made the call after receiving an Award of Excellence from the Imo State Towns Development Association Lagos (ISTDAL) in recognition of her contributions to community development and public service.
She received the award during ISTDAL’s 40th anniversary celebration held at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
The anniversary, themed, “Deepening the Unity, Peace and Security of Imo State Through Equity, Justice and Brotherly Love,” featured the recognition of individuals who have contributed to the growth and development of the association.
Chika, while expressing appreciation to ISTDAL for the honour, pledged her continued support for the association and its programmes.
She described the award as one of the recognitions she had received in appreciation of her service and commitment to community development.
The Vice Chairman also urged greater unity among the Igbo people and called on them to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
She stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, saying unity remained essential to the country’s development and progress.
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The award presentation formed part of activities marking ISTDAL’s 40 years of promoting unity, development and cooperation among indigenes of Imo State resident in Lagos.
Chika’s recognition underscored the association’s tradition of honouring individuals whose contributions have supported community development and strengthened its activities over the years.
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