Owerri, Imo State – The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has praised Governor Hope Uzodimma for his remarkable infrastructure development across Imo State, describing his leadership as “second to none.”
The commendation came during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Owerri, where the Imo State NULGE Chapter presented the governor with the Pacesetter Award. The delegation was led by Comrade Zico Okwudi, NULGE national treasurer, representing President-General Comrade Aliyu Haruna Kankara.
Okwudi said the union was impressed by the governor’s impact after touring various sectors of the state. “Your Excellency, we went around the State. We saw the things you have done in infrastructure. We are not just impressed, but you are deservedly the best governor in the South East and South South,” he stated.
Governor Uzodimma, in his response, welcomed the recognition and reiterated the importance of collaboration between government and labour unions. He emphasized that mutual respect and partnership are essential for effective governance and societal development. “Government appreciates what those working for her do, even though it has the power to hire and fire which the Labour Unions don’t have,” Uzodimma said.
The governor encouraged labour unions not to position themselves as an alternative to government but to act as partners in progress. He pledged to continue supporting unions in their efforts to improve workers’ welfare and strengthen the relationship between government and labour.
Governor Uzodimma received the NULGE national leadership alongside key aides, including Chief of Staff Barr Nnamdi Anyaehie, Deputy Chief of Staff Special Duties Chief Ferdinand Uzodimma, Head of Service Mrs Chinelo Emenalo, Principal Secretary to the Governor, and Dr Irene Chima.
