Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Friday in Enugu enjoined residents to sustain the peace being enjoyed in the state.

Ugwuanyi made the call in a message to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the state.

He also promised to play his part in sustaining the peace.

“As we celebrate Enugu State at 30, Gov. Ugwuanyi will continue to dedicate his time and energy to the sustenance of peace and the entrenchment of good governance.

“The government will continue to dedicate its time to good governance in spite of the nation’s economic, security, and public health challenges, his media aide, Mr. Louis Amoke, quoted the governor as saying in the message.

He said the government was grateful that beyond the election, God had been with the state all the way.

“God’s blessings have afforded us peace and unity and His speed has taken us through far-reaching developmental milestones.

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“His love has sheltered us from the menace of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic challenges.

“The Almighty God’s mercy has navigated us through the #EndSARS protests and the recent spike in insecurity.

“In every adversity, God has made us stronger, peaceful, united, and determined to succeed as a people.’’ the governor also said.