The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, has felicitated with a Nigerian, Uzoma Asagwara, on her swearing-in as a Health minister in the province of Manitoba, Canada.
By her appointment, Asagwara also doubles as the Deputy Premier of the province.
Obi, in a series of tweets shared on Sunday via his profile on X (formerly Twitter), attributed Asagwara’s success to hard work and dedication to duty.
“The swearing-in of a young Nigerian, Uzoma Chioma Asagwara, as the new Health Minister and Deputy Premier of the Province of Manitoba in Canada, was heartwarming. The uplifting report again, buttresses the resourceful spirit of Nigerians,” he tweeted.
In a related sense, Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, also congratulated, Uzoma Chioma Asagwara, on her appointment as deputy Premier and health minister of the Province of Manitoba in Canada.
In a statement he personally signed, the Abia State Governor said Uzoma Chioma Asagwara’s appointment was historic and remarkable, adding that it showcased the appointee’s dedication and excellence in public leadership and health field.
Otti disclosed that the new deputy Premier of Manitoba, is a daughter of Abia State from Olokoro, Umuahia, saying that her success story is an inspiration for the youths.
He therefore urged Chioma Asagwara to maintain her connection to het roots in Abia State, while serving in her new positions.
“Uzoma Chioma Asagwara is a proud daughter of Abia State, born to Nigerian parents from Olokoro Umuahia. Her success story serves as an inspiration to all Nigerians, particularly the youth who have dreams and talents to nurture. She exemplifies that with passion, dedication, and perseverance, no goal is unattainable.
Furthermore, she demonstrated that our Nigerian heritage is a source of pride and strength, not a limitation.
“I am proud of Uzoma Chioma Asagwara and extend my best wishes in her new position.
I am hopeful that she will continue to serve humanity with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. I also hope that she will maintain her connection with her roots and remain an inspiration for other Nigerians in the diaspora”, said Otti.
