Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has applauded Uzoma Chioma Asagwara, Abia state indigene on her recent emergence as the new Health Minister and Deputy Premier of the Province of Manitoba, Canada.
He noted that her rise to the position “is a remarkable achievement that showcases her dedication, excellence, and leadership in the fields of health and public service.”
According to Governor Otti, “Her success story serves as an inspiration to all Nigerians, particularly the youth who have dreams and talents to nurture. She exemplifies that with passion, dedication, and perseverance, no goal is unattainable. Furthermore, she demonstrated that our Nigerian heritage is a source of pride and strength, not a limitation.”
Noting that Uzoma Chioma Asagwara is a proud daughter of Abia State, born to Nigerian parents from Olokoro Umuahia, Otti expressed hope that she would maintain her connection with her roots and remain an inspiration for other Nigerians in the diaspora.
The full text of Governor Otti’s congratulatory message to Chioma Asagwara as contained in his X handle (former Twitter) reads:
“I am delighted to congratulate Uzoma Chioma Asagwara on her historic appointment as the new Health Minister and Deputy Premier of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. This is a remarkable achievement that showcases her dedication, excellence, and leadership in the fields of health and public service.
“Uzoma Chioma Asagwara is a proud daughter of Abia State, born to Nigerian parents from Olokoro Umuahia. Her success story serves as an inspiration to all Nigerians, particularly the youth who have dreams and talents to nurture. She exemplifies that with passion, dedication, and perseverance, no goal is unattainable. Furthermore, she demonstrated that our Nigerian heritage is a source of pride and strength, not a limitation.
“I am proud of Uzoma Chioma Asagwara and extend my best wishes in her new position. I am hopeful that she will continue to serve humanity with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. I also hope that she will maintain her connection with her roots and remain an inspiration for other Nigerians in the diaspora.”
Earlier, Olaudah Equiano® on x handle RealOlaudah wrote:
“A young vibrant daughter of Olokoro, Umuahia South LGA of Abia State makes waves in Canada; sworn in as new Health Minister and Deputy Premier. Uzoma Chioma Asagwara, 2nd daughter of her father makes waves in Canada, becomes the new Health Minister and Deputy Premier of the Province of Manitoba.
“She took her oaths of office on Wednesday. It’s an epoch accomplishment as she broke the records of being the first black to achieve that position, having served out her legislative tenure as the first black in that position in the Province of Manitoba and Canada. Let’s please celebrate her. “
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