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Tinubu’s progressive policies will bring lasting smile to Nigerians – Gov. Uzodimma

    BY JENNIFER JOHN / OWERRI
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Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has described the economic policies of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government as progressive, stressing that it will bring lasting smile to Nigerians at long run.
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Governor Uzodimma made this assertion in his address during the grand finale of 2024 Imo Women August meeting, at the Ndubuisi Kanu Square (former Heroes Square), Owerri, yesterday.
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Uzodimma urged the women to equate the present economic challenges in the country to the pains they experience in the labour room during child delivery, postulating that the joy that the policies will bring at last could also be equated to the joy they (women) feel after successful delivery and beholding their bouncing baby.
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“So I want to assure you, don’t panic, remain calm. In a very short time, the prizes of foodstuffs, cost of petroleum products and  other essential commodities will come down and Nigerians will begin to smile again.
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While congratulating Imo women for their successful 2024 August meeting, the Governor congratulated his wife for what he called, her bold initiatives that have transformed Imo women into a working partnership.
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Uzodimma extended appreciation to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu for all the support to Imo women and entire women of Nigeria.
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In her address at the occasion, wife of Imo State Governor, Barrister Chioma Uzodimma said the occasion would be used to empower one thousand, five hundred and seventy five (1575) women across various categories, which she said is a demonstration of their total commitment to create better opportunities for all.
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Mrs Uzodimma who is the chief host of the event, listed the categories thus: The Urban SMEs (135 small and medium enterprises within the urban and metropolitan areas, the Agro Geo Corporative (To support 55 Corporative groups and 335 interest groups), Agricultural support (Distribution of Cassava, Potato and maize seedlings, with N50,000 cash) to one thousand rural women farmers, another N50,000 cash to petty traders in rural communities.
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The Imo First Lady said the theme of the occasion: Nwanyi bu Ike is a call to action for every woman, to tap into her inner strength, to stand firm in the face of challenges and to live in confidence and purpose, adding , “Nwanyi bu ike is a celebration of our past, a recognition of our present and a promise to the future, that the spirit of the Imo woman will continue to thrive and inspire”.
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Lady Uzodimma enthused that the government of her dear husband, Senator Hope Uzodimma has always priorized the welfare of women, by engaging in programmes aimed at alleviating their plight.
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She said, through various initiatives, the administration has empowered women in business, politics and community leadership, recognizing that when women thrive, the society prospers.
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According to her, the administration’s commitment to gender equality is evident and it is poised to do even more in the coming years.
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She recognized the effort of the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in advancing the cause of women across the country, such as adequate inclusion of women in his executive cabinet, adding however that they look forward for   more policies and programmes that will further enhance the participation of women at all levels of government.
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Barrister Uzodimma further extended her appreciation to the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her dedication to the empowerment of women across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, through her Renewed Hope Initiative, which she said Imo women have benefited adequately.
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“As we conclude this year’s August meeting, let us continue to carry forward the spirit of Nwanyi bu ike in all that we do. Let us continue to support one another, to lift each other and stand united in the pursuit of progress”, Barr. Uzodimma solicited.
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Some of the dignitaries that graced the Occasion were: Mrs Banridele Abiodun Ogun state, Mrs Clandiana Sanwo-Olu Lagos state, Mrs Titilola Adeleke Osun state, Mrs uzoamaka Nwifuru Ebonyi State, Mrs Gloria Diri Bayelsa State.

Editor
Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.
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Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.
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