Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a man of peace, saying, prosterity will be kind to him.
Uzodimma spoke on Monday when he received Dr. Jonathan and his team at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Chambers shortly before they went to commission a private health facility – Aihwa Hope Centre – built by an indigene of the state, Rev. Kenny Udumka in Owerri.
Governor Uzodimma appreciated the gesture of calling on him and described Dr. Jonathan as a peaceful man and a beacon of good governance.
He added that the former President’s visit to Imo State though not on a working visit shows his love for the people, the state and a partner in progress.
He further assured him of the readiness of the state to accord him warm reception anytime and appealed that from time to time the former President should visit the state and access the level of development going on by his administration.
In his reaction, Dr. Jonathan expressed happiness over the sudden warm reception and eulogized the governor for his commitment towards changing the face of Imo state for the better.
He charged the governor to remain unwavering in his determination towards the development of the state and encouraged politicians in the state to eschew politics of hate.
He also urged the governor’s appointees to help him in making the state a better place for all.
At the commissioning ceremony of Aihwa Integrated Clinic along Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, both Governor Uzodimma and Dr. Jonathan harped on the need for a health facility in the state in particular and the country in general that will put a stop to incessant medical tourism embarked upon by Nigerians.
They lauded Rev. Fr Udumka for the foresight in attracting the facility to Imo State and urged the citizens to patronize the centre. Governor Uzodimma specifically pledged government support by way of creating an enabling environment that will enable the centre function optimally. Earlier in his welcoming address, Rev. Fr Udumka thanked the governor as Chief Host and Dr Jonathan as Special Guest of Honour, as well as other special dignitaries, including some first class traditional rulers from different parts of the country who graced the occasion.