Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has congratulated the Publisher of an Owerri-based newspaper, The Lead Express, Mr. Declan Anaele on his reelection as the President of Imo Newspapers Publishers Association (INPA), describing his choice as fitting and commendable.
Anaele was overwhelmingly reelected President of INPA recently by his colleagues in a keenly contested and transparent exercise involving the Publisher of News Guild, Mr. Chidi Emeagi.
Anaele scored 19 votes to defeat his opponent who scored three votes.
Governor Uzodimma said that Anaele’s reelection shows that his colleagues were comfortable with his performance during his first tenure of two years in office and would want him to continue to provide them with purposeful and professional leadership in his second term.
The Governor reminded Anaele that the INPA office he occupies is that of public trust, hence he should use the opportunity to serve both his colleagues, the society and God.
Also, the Governor advised Anaele to be magnanimous in victory, ensuring that he carries every member of the association along, particularly those who contested for the same position with him.
The Governor noted that it is only through team work that Anaele will realise the mission and vision statements of INPA and at the end of his second tenure, leave lasting legacy of service.
Governor Uzodimma assured the INPA leadership that his administration will continue to partner with the media to provide quality service to the good people of Imo State on the one hand and the public, on the other.