Na big wahala wey dey happen for Imo State as dem dey celebrate dem 50th anniversary! Governor Hope Uzodimma don use di golden jubilee belleful call Imolites make dem unite and support di state development. E drop dis strong message for him official X account on Tuesday, say na time to reflect on wetin dem don achieve so far.
Uzodimma talk say dis anniversary no be only about age, but na time to appreciate God and di progress wey Imo don make. ‘We don waka beta journey,’ e talk, ‘and we go continue to dey build dis state wey dey full with hope, opportunity, and safety for everybody.’
Di governor gree say na collective effort dey push Imo forward, despite di challenges wey dem dey face. Him even talk say, ‘Through thick and thin, we don carry dis state enter new level of development.’ E no forget to mention say Imo dey blessed with plenty resources, both human and natural, and dem dey manage am well to enjoy growth.
Aside from dat, Uzodimma don work hard to improve infrastructure and modern governance. Him don transform di system to make sure say dem dey deliver quality services to di people. ‘Dis 50 years na celebration of achievement, we never reach di zenith, but e good make we dey celebrate our journey na,’ e conclude.
As di celebration dey hot, e urge di koko to be unity and inclusiveness among all Imolites. ‘Make we no dey gree anything divide us, because we be one family under God,’ him say. Him promise say dis Golden Jubilee go bring better things for di state.
Di interdenominational Thanksgiving Service wey happen on February 1, no be mere event; na spiritual gathering to show appreciation to God for how far dem don come. Church leaders and dignitaries come dey show support, and di Bishop of Methodist Church, Owerri, don call for progress and freedom for di oppressed.
For dis anniversary, activities like online quiz competition don dey lined up, plus recognition of 50 outstanding people wey don contribute to di growth of Imo. Di grand finale dey come on February 7, and everybody dey jolly for di joy of di moment!
So, as we dey mark this 50 years of Imo, make we all come together, enjoy di celebration, and hold our leaders accountable to keep di fire of progress burning!
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