Ideology, according to Nnamdi Azikiwe (1980), can be seen from three major perspectives namely: A systematic body of concepts about human life and culture; a manner or content of thinking characteristics of an individual or a group and the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociological programme.
As described by David Easton (1965):
Ideology consists of ethical interpretation and principles that set the purpose, organization and boundaries of political life.
In view of the above speculation, ideology is a systematic set of ideas through which one exact authority and such ideas tends to guide and direct man in the course of his life pursuit found in leadership base. Governor Ugwuanyi(MR FULFILMENT) the moment he was elected as the governor of Enugu state in 2015, started developing the ideas on which his administration will base. He first studied the ecological factors which comprises of the internal and external influences; geographical history of each zones; culture; religion; aspirations and inspirations; socio-economic foundations; political culture and socialization; political behaviours and the need assessment of critical areas of interest in each zones in the state. The understanding he got shaped his leadership through integration and social cohesion in the State in which he redefined the political culture of tigbuo; zogbuo into the modest of political dialogue.
Governor Ugwuanyi ideology is deeply rooted in political inclusion. He was elected during a critical period in the history annal of our country when the oil output is dwindling and the revenue sharing from the federal is seriously affecting all the levels of government in Nigeria; but he refused to be deterred in his development agenda in the State. The event of time helped him to develop a broad based development ideology that turned around in what many saw as an unfortunate period to fortunate era where he meticulously reinvigorated the economy of the state which increased the Internally Generated Revenue of the state through digital economy. He integrated himself to socio-economic life style of the people which remained the best measure of economic development through creation of enabling environment for businesses to strive and mobilized both human and materials resources, harnessed them which boosted the economy of the state in all zones in the State.
To ensure that his administration development initiative reached to the grassroots level, he made Autonomous Communities the fourth tiers of government in the state in theory and practice and through the Igwes and President Generals in each community initiated a project according to need assessment of the people in the area. The inclusion has made dividend of democracy easily delivered to the grassroots and no autonomous community in the state can deny the Ikuku Oma gesture of Governor Ugwuanyi and the administrative ship is still sailing in all the communities with God in his side.
Governor Ugwuanyi( (Mr Fulfilment) knew that it is only through integration that the people will open their world for him to explore. He never tampered on the existing economic development of his predecessors as it is a common character of Nigerian politicians but through innovation re-engineered it to digital economic model and working hard to fulfil every aspect of it. He never used forceful means to get his administration desires but always applied morality measures in making the people of the state understand his administration ideology. His moral disposition made the people to appreciate his leadership in the state and always go into joyful mood whenever Gburugburu is mentioned. His approach to people is a very soft one with smiling face which brightens our day in Enugu state. He never isolated himself from the poor but found joy in visiting them.
He championed inter-religious dialogue and peaceful co-existence between Christians and Muslims in the state and supported ecumenism practice in his administration. He refused to allow over bearing influence of religion in his administration but gave every religion its proper place. Despite to the fact that he is a catholic, he never played denominational politics as it is obtained in some states but sees every denomination as one body in Christ. His ideology of oneness in true God made him to extend his hands of friendship to Anglicans, Methodists, Presbyterians etc and charted a course of interdependence and denominational tolerance. It is on this basis that he assembled all religious leaders in his administration and seek their general opinion anything the need arises.
It is our duty as citizens to support this administration that is nurtured in love, peace and progress for economic betterment of our people and socio-political stability.
BIBIAN ANEKWE NEWS ADDED” His Excellency Gov ifeanyi ugwuanyi( Mr Fulfilment) You deserve our greatest respect for the lives you have touched and the stability you have brought to our democracy. Thanks for being our GREATEST ASSET
JUDE CHIJIOKE ACHU
MEDIA TEAM MEMBER OF ENUGU DI N’AKACHUKWU MOVEMENT
