In yet another epochal stride that reinforces Imo State’s growing prominence on the national stage, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma (CON), the Trailblazing Reformer Governor, has once again demonstrated extraordinary leadership defined by innovation, foresight, and transformative governance.
The Governor’s recent twin milestones; the official certification and presentation of the operational license by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the establishment of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma in Oru East LGA and his prestigious recognition as Leadership Newspaper’s Governor of the Year 2025 at the national daily’s Annual Conference and 20th Founder’s Day anniversary in Abuja, are no mean feats.
The handover of the operational license by the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, on Monday, October 20, stands as a clear reaffirmation of your administration’s pursuit of educational excellence.
This accomplishment, which now makes the University the fourth in Imo State, underscores Your Excellency’s visionary commitment to transforming the state into a hub of scientific advancement, digital innovation, and human capital development.
Through your strategic collaboration with Imo Digital City and the mentoring partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, you have paved a transformative path for Imo youths, empowering them to not only acquire world-class education but to emerge as innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators.
Equally, Your Excellency’s recognition by Leadership Newspaper is a compelling reconfirmation of your governance philosophy built on transparency, inclusivity, digital empowerment, infrastructure renewal, and security reform.
The honour mirrors the admiration of Nigerians for your steadfast commitment to redefining public service as a true platform for unity, progress, and sustainable development.
Therefore, on behalf of my family and the good people of Oru West LGA, I, Adm (Hon) Amb Willie T. C. Okolieogwo FCIA, JP (Omekaodimma n’Oru) Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, most heartily felicitate Your Excellency on these laudable milestones that exemplify your uncommon foresight and enduring devotion to the Shared Prosperity vision.
Indeed, the people of Oru Nation and the entire Imo populace celebrate these outstanding attainments that align perfectly with your leadership ideals of education-driven empowerment and sustainable socio-economic growth.
Hearty Congratulations, My Boss!!!
Adm. (Hon.) Amb. Willie T. C. Okolieogwo, FCIA, JP.
(Ome Ka Odi Mma N’Oru)
Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
