Deputy Governor of Imo State, Eze Madumere has called on Imo indigenes abroad to come home and invest so as to complement the Rescue Mission Government efforts on youth empowerment and job creation.
Madumere made the call in his office on Wednesday while receiving a Leadership Excellence Award from Owerri Senatorial Zone Development Union, Germany.
The Deputy Governor who dedicated the award to the good people of Imo State said the Rescue Mission Government has created an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state, adding that the union should appreciate the level of development recorded by the present administration by investing in the state.
He said Imo State belongs to the Progressives who appreciate the developmental strides of Governor Rochas Okorocha, adding that it is interesting to know that Rescue Mission administration’s efforts are recognised abroad.
He urged them to create opportunities to help the youths of the State in skill acquisition, to equip them for the future, and solicited their continued prayers for the current administration in its efforts to take Imo State to greater heights.
Presenting the award to Madumere, the Chairman of the union Victor Njima said it is in recognition of Madumere’s humility, trust, leadership qualities and excellent services to the people of the State.
The leader of the group said Imo indigenes in Diaspora watch with keen interest the litany of development as recorded by the present administration, adding that such level of development cannot be attained without Madumere’ humble relationship and strategic contribution towards the development of the State.
According to him, Owerri Senatorial Zone Development Union, Germany, is a non political and cultural organisation with members drawn from the nine local government areas of the Zone, adding that the organisation also engages in humanitarian services.
Njima said the award is to encourageMadumere to continue to work hard as reward for hard work is more work.