A thank you note on my swearing-in as Imo State Commissioner

The Commissioner of Ministry of Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs Imo State

Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters:

Today, just at about high noon, His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma swore in a new set of Commissioners to join those who were still serving. Yours truly was one of the beneficiaries of this Governor’s benevolence.

First, I have no words that are adequate to express my gratitude to Governor Uzodimma. No matter how skilled or talented one is, it would amount to very little if one does not get opportunities to use or demonstrate them.

The Opportunities Governor of Imo State has given me a chance not just to serve in his Shared Prosperity Government, but also to make a difference in the lives of the citizenry of Imo State.

I shall not fail him or my beloved people of Imo State.

Chinua Achebe told us that “one characteristic of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.”

Governor Uzodimma’s resolve to pursue the recovery of the taken properties of Imo State as part of his 3R agenda marks him out as a man of integrity.

His accomplishments in this direction will establish a refreshing, reassuring landscape of patriotic conduct for all government officials moving forward.

Nnamdi Azikiwe reminded us that “freedom is a state of mind. Power is a function of the will. Freedom radiates power.”

Governor Uzodimma’s freedom from political godfathers and his steely will in stearing the ship of our state radiate power that is greatly inspiring.

Martin Luther King Jr. counseled us that “the ultimate measure of  a man is not where he stands in times of comfort and convenience,  but where he stands in times of challenges and controversy.”

Governor Hope Uzodimma’s choice to stand with our people in facing down the sponsored and orchestrated challenges of insecurity in the state and his great strides in that arena speak loudly for his character.

His Excellency has elevated my current portfolio of SA on Homeland Security and Intelligence to a full-fledged Ministry of Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs.

In doing so, Governor Uzodimma has demonstrated his foresight in, and comfort with new methodologies and a holistic, whole-of-government approach to security and safety.

Further, there can be no greater appraisal of my team’s performance in the last 12 months than the creation of the ministry.  We now have the historic and exciting task of building a new ministry at the directions of Governor Uzodimma. A ministry we hope will streamline security efforts in the state and become a model for the rest of the country.

To my family, friends, supporters and many who have prayed for me  in various places of worship and offered me congratulations in various languages, I say thank you.I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me. My commitment is to help many others stand as well.

Udo diri unu!

Peace be onto all of you!

Shalom!

Asalamalekum!

LA pax sea con vosotros!

Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji
Commissioner, Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs
Imo State

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