The former Commissioner for Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs in Imo State, Dr. Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji, has called on the diasporans of Imo State origin to come down and liberate the state, economically and otherwise.
Dr. Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji, the pioneer commissioner for Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs, made the remarks when he was featured as the keynote speaker at the Imo Diaspora Summit.
The event was held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Protea Hotel, Owerri.
It was organized by a group, the Imo Leadership in the Diaspora, led by Chief Sampson Ude.
His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma was the Special Guest of Honor, while former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, was the Chairman of the summit.
In his speech, Dr. Ugorji told the participants from over twenty countries that the diaspora and the home base were riders on the same bus.
“We are in the same bus called Imo State. Come home and help us improve the system.
“Come help us drive the bus,” he said.
Dr. Ugorji took the audience through a historic understanding of the role of the Nigerian (cum Imo State) Diaspora in the developmental journey of Nigeria and Imo State.
“There can be no debating the fact that the Diaspora has been consequential, if not indispensable, in the advancement of public service and in business development,” he asserted.
The former Commissioner noted that he was still a card-carrying member of the 3R Shared Prosperity Family of Governor Hope Uzodimma.
He stated that the governor is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the citizens and residents of Imo State.
“Many of us are committed to making that positive difference.
“As Chukwu is our witness, we shall make that difference or die trying,” he concluded.
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