By Stella Obi
The First Vice President of the Association of Anambra State
Development Union (AASDU), Lagos Branch, Ichie Jonathan Meziem Okoye, has urged
Anambra indigenes living across Nigeria and in the diaspora to actively
participate in their respective town unions, describing the associations as
essential vehicles for unity, cultural preservation, and community development.
Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, Okoye said town
unions remain an integral part of the traditional Igbo system of governance,
which comprises the kindred, village assembly, and town union. According to
him, these institutions have continued to promote peace, unity, and collective
responsibility within communities.
He noted that active participation in town union activities
enables indigenes to contribute to the development of their hometowns while
complementing government efforts through community-driven projects and
initiatives.
Okoye stressed that town unions also play a vital role in
preserving the cultural heritage, traditions, and values of the Igbo people,
ensuring that future generations remain connected to their roots.
He warned that the declining participation of some indigenes
in town union activities could weaken community cohesion and slow development,
adding that communities make greater progress when their members unite behind
common goals.
The AASDU First Vice President commended the administration
of Governor Chukwuma Soludo for what he described as remarkable achievements in
infrastructure, security, education, healthcare, and economic development
across Anambra State.
He, however, called for sustained investment in security,
the expansion of the state's road network, and increased support for
agriculture to further accelerate development.
Highlighting the contributions of town unions to governance,
Okoye said the associations undertake projects such as the construction of
schools and other community infrastructure while also supporting local security
through vigilante groups.
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