The newly sworn in Senator representing Ebonyi South in the National Assembly, Prof. Anthony Okorie Ani, has described himself as a lucky man, assuring his people that he won’t fail them.
Ani stated this during a reception organised in his honour on Tuesday night, which had in attendance the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Ebonyi State and his erstwhile colleagues from the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).
Prof. Ani replaces Umahi as Ebonyi South Senator in the 10th Senate following the appointment of the latter as Minister by President Bola Tinubu. Ani, who said he has never failed any subject in life, added that he will not fail Ebonyi South people who sent him to the National Assembly.
“I am a lucky man. Very lucky. All I have to say is that I am grateful,” Ani said while acknowledging the role played by the Minister of Works Umahi for his emergence as a Senator.
“You will live long to reap the benefits that are found in this life,” Ani prayed for Umahi while also thanking his former colleagues from the University of Maiduguri.
“More importantly, let me thank the Governor of Ebonyi State, who in his magnanimity supported my nomination with money and everything. I will forever be grateful. I received a lot of assistance and encouragement.
“Let me pledge that I will not disappoint the trust you repose in me. I will do my best. In all I do, I always put in my best. I will perform. Since I was born, I’ve never failed any exam, I’ve never failed any subject. I can’t fail now,” Ani assured Ebonyi South people.
Also speaking, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said in life, everyone came with his or her destiny, adding that God has taken Senator Ani to his destiny.
“God is a good, He can change your destiny for you. Let me thank the Governor of Ebonyi State for leading Ani to his destiny. I am very happy that the person replacing me (in the Senate) is a Professor. It shows respect. For all that the governor did to run the election successfully, we thank God almighty.
