…As Tinubu, Obasanjo , Akpabio , APC governors , Ooni of Ife , Jaja of Opobo, Obi of Onitsha others attends inauguration
From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri
The Imo state Governor , Senator Hope Uzodimma has vowed to execute more projects in his second term in office that will dwarf his performance in his first term.
He also promised the people of Imo of his determination to ensure that his economic and developmental plans which is anchored on the 3R mantra are deepened in what he called his second ” missionary ” journey .
Uzodimma who stated this on Monday shortly after taking his oath for his second term in office administered on him by the Chief Judge of Imo state, His Lordship Theresa Chikeka at Dan Anyam stadium.
The Imo state governor who thanked the people of Imo state for massively returning him back to office for second term pledged to serve them honestly and faithfully .
He said : ” I have just performed the ritual of thd oath of office which is a renewal of my convenant to serve Imo people honestly and faithfully. This is because I won in the entire 27 local governments of Imo state which is unprecedented in the political history of this state as no governor has ever won in all the 27 local governments before. It is a contract with Imo people .
I thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who inspite of his very busy schedule honoured us with his presence . It speaks volumes for the love he has for our people. ”
Continuing, ” In the last four years we have addressed the infrastructural decay, the decay in the civil service and laid the right foundation for the prosperity of the state.
In this second term we will focused on deepening on the infrastructural and industrial development of the state as already captured in our 2024 budget and my second term will be much better . Prompt payment of salaries and pensions will remain a priority of this administration”.
In his remark, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is the Special guest of Honour, congratulated the good people of Imo State for being discerning enough to return the performing Govenor back to his office.
“I congratulate the people of Imo State for being discerning to vote for second term a very unique individual that resonates with a progressive agenda” – Said The President.
Continuing, “Here today you have gotten a good and dependable Governor.” the President praised Imolites.
“As you have taken the second oath in office, make commitment to continue to show hard work for development.
“We assure you that your hopes are renewed.
“This man has just gone into the record books for winning well in all the local government, and he has to show work to ensure hardwork and of economic recovery both in your state and the nation.
“I’m here today because you have Hope, you’re inaugrating him for second term and I’m here to tell you that things are getting better, you have the real Hope. ” The president said .
Prominent Nigerians who graced the event were the National chairman of the Ruling All Progressive Congress and former governor of Kano state , Dr Abduallhi Ganduje, forner President Olusegu Obasanjo , Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate , the Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas , Babajide San- olu, Dapo Abiodu, Otu Bassey ; Sim Fubara , Babagana Zulum : Governors of Lagos , Ogun , Cross Rivers , Rivers , Bornu states .
Others include Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ojaja 11, Estu Nupe Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe , King Jaja of Opobo, Catholic Archbishop of Owerri, His Grace Most Rev Luicius Iwejuru Ugorji and many others.