The President/Chairman of Ultimus Holdings and Founder/CEO of Orient Global Group, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, popularly known as AnyiChuks, has declared his intention to run for governorship of Ebonyi State.
Odii who declared under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), speaking at a media conference held recently, explained his primary intentions.
According to him, ‘this declaration is about optimism. It is my answer to the collective desire of our people for authentic leadership to pilot the affairs of our beloved state. This is a new promise of hope in Ebonyi. A hope that is born for the benefit of the people, yet is guided by the will of God. This is a mission to serve, and I make bold to accept it in all humility.”
Present at the press conference were journalists from reputable press houses whose questions gave room for Odii to buttress his competency to run for the top seat in the state.
In his words: ‘In my over 20 years in business, I have built successful companies with an investment portfolio from manufacturing, logistics, retail, construction, real estate, healthcare and agro-allied industries.’
When asked about if his philanthropic gestures have always been a plan to lead to his gubernatorial aspirations, he clarified that it had absolutely nothing to do with it. He stated that his philanthropic gestures and act of kindness have always come from a place of awareness as he has been blessed to be a blessing to others.
‘Through the Ebele and Anyichuks Foundation, my wife and I have dedicated our lives and personal resources to bring succour to the people of Ebonyi State. Using the little that God has blessed us with, we have made an impact on everything from homes to schools, scholarships to hospitals, and seed money for small businesses,’ he added.
Explaining his intentions for the people of Ebonyi, Odii said: ‘I believe that my track record of success in resource management and wealth creation positions me well to deliver on the yearnings of our people. My vision to industrialise Ebonyi State begins with four tangibles: First, we must restore the people’s confidence in government and establish a social contract that will form the basis of a new partnership. I am a firm believer in the democratic process, the rule of law, and a fair reward for hard work.
‘We must integrate and expand value chains across the state economy, from agriculture to industry to services, creating wealth through what we already have and growing our internally generated revenue.
‘I am aware of the earning potential and multiplier effect that creative ideas can have. From music and art to theatre and fashion, the world has gone digital. We must not be left behind.
‘Without security, all our visions and efforts will come to nothing. Therefore, our security approach in Ebonyi State will be proactive and technology-driven. I am prepared to put my best in defense of the interests of the people.’
In his conclusive speech, he called on the good people of Ebonyi to support him as he sojourns to transform the state.
‘I hereby invite our women, students, teachers, and our able farmers. I also call on the youths, our elders, all sons and daughters of Ebonyi State in Nigeria and in the diaspora to join me on this journey. Let us work together to actualise a new Ebonyi that we can be proud of,’ he concluded.