Ahead of his historic address to the House of Lords in London on Friday, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has received a special recognition from the United States House of Representatives for his transformative leadership.
Uzodimma, apart from the address at the House of Lords , would be receiving “African Inspirational Leadership and Good Governance Award” by the African Leadership Organization.
Even before the event scheduled for Westminster, the South Carolina House of Representatives moved a motion to recognise and commend Uzodimma for his transformative leadership guided by the strategic 3R agenda of rehabilitation, reconstruction and recovery.
The motion, moved by Representative Rosalyn D Henderson-Meyes, recognised the Imo State Governor for undertaking “ extensive investments in road infrastructure, urban renewal and digital transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity, improving public service delivery and creating an enabling environment for sustainable growth “
The South Carolina House of Representatives in the motion signed by the Speaker, G Murrel Smith Jr and the Clerk Charles F Reid ,also acknowledged Uzodimma as a widely respected leader known for his dedication to “ inclusive governance, infrastructure development, economic revitalization, and the long term prosperity of Imo State, reinforcing his standing as one of Nigeria’s leading sub-national reformers and development focused leaders “
It noted that the honour bestowed on only 40 Africans also took cognisance of the Governor’s focus on improving the ease of doing business through strategic reforms and investor friendly policies which has in turn enhanced the state’s attractiveness to both domestic and international investors. It specifically mentioned Uzodimma’s signature infrastructure projects to include the Assumpta Twin Flyover and the development of the Orashi Energy Free Trade Zone, which have made Imo State the key driver of regional national development.
Receiving the award in London on behalf of the Governor, the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba, described it as a global acknowledgement of Uzodimma’s hard work and commitment to the overall development of the state.
While commending the South Carolina House of Representatives for the honour, Emelumba said it would certainly spur the governor to do more not only for the state but Nigeria and the African continent.
The Commissioner noted that it was quite encouraging that notable global institutions have continued to acknowledge and appreciate Uzodimma as one of the very few sub-national leaders committed to transformative leadership in Africa.
