Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has actually devoted The SUN Man of the Year Award bestowed on him by The Sun Newspapers to individuals, stating they inspired him to greater efficiency in workplace.
He likewise promised to continue to deal with increased passion in the discharge of his obligation as guv to guarantee that more “democracy dividends” are offered to individuals of Imo State.
The Governor with MD, members of his delegation and Commissioner for Information, Declan Mbadiwe.
Uzodimma made the statement when the management group led by the Managing Directo/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Publising Limited, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh, provided a letter choosing him for Man of the Year award 2026.
Uzodimma, 5 other guvs and others from all strolls of life will be honoured in various classifications at the The Sun Awards event billed for November 13, 2026 at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The elated Uzodimma remembered that he was hardly 2 years in workplace when The Sun identified his efforts and offered him the Governor of the Year Award, and promised to enhance his service in facilities transformation and human capital advancement.
Providing the award letter, Mr. Ukeh, informed the guv that he was picked as The SUN Man of the Year since of his remarkable, transformative and excellent management design, which has actually altered the developmental story in the state.
Ukeh stated: “At the early phase of your administration, the significant obstacles that challenged you were massive– insecurity, decomposed and worn out facilities, along with trust deficit in the state federal government, to name a few. Through a methodical technique, you have actually prevailed over the majority of the obstacles.”
Noting the guv’s accomplishment, The Sun MD kept in mind: “You have actually succeeded in roadway restoration and rural advancement tasks. The signature jobs your administration has actually performed consist of dualisation of the 120km Owerri-Umuahia Road, Assumpta Twin Flyover, the 10, 000-capacity Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, the Owerri-Orlu Road, Owerri-Port Harcourt expressway, and Owerri-Okigwe Road, which are necessary entrances to the state.
“Before you presumed workplace as guv, these roadways remained in terrible conditions as disintegration gotten rid of big parts of a few of them.”
Ukeh stated under Uzodimma’s watch, “the historical Concorde Hotel has actually been restored and its magnificence brought back by your administration. As soon as once again, the hotel has actually ended up being a sign of Imo’s hospitality.”
He alsi stated that the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri has actually “gone through an enormous facelift and worldwide status attained, with sophiscated navigation devices. Today, some global flights have actually removed from the airport.”
The MD stated that Uzodimma “is reviving a few of Imo State heritage markets. At the centre of this revival is Adapalm, which is flourishing as soon as again, developing tasks, sustaining trade and providing success to individuals and the country at big.
“The 380MW Egbema Power Plant, which intends to power Imo State to energy self-sufficiency is another turning point of your administration. Contributed to this is the
Orashi electrical power job, which belongs to the ‘Light Up Imo’ effort. The job is a state-owned, gas-fired Independent Power Project targeted at offering reputable, 24-hour electrical energy throughout all 27 Local Government Areas.
“With the Ministry of Dicital economy, your federal government has actually developed a Digital City, which acts as a development centre for start-up incubation, digital abilities advancement.”
Ukeh even more kept in mind: “Your introduction as the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum is not simply a political objective for you; it has actually likewise put Imo in the spotlight of Nigerian politics. The very same opts for your position as the Director-General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, the main across the country grassroots and political mobilisation organisation that promotes President Tinubu’s administration’s accomplishments in workplace.”
He described that “The Sun Man of the Year Award is our flagship award offered to that individual who has actually made exceptional effect to nationwide advancement.”
Apart from Uzodimma, other winners are Governor Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Governor Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Governor Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Governor Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Governor Uba Sani (Kaduna) and Governor Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi) (Governor of the Year).
Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, First Lady of Zamfara State, is First Lady of the Year, while the Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, wins Courage in Leadership Award.
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele will get Senator of the Year award, with previous Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, becoming Political Icon of the Year, while Deputy Speaker of your home of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, is Most Innovative Legislator of the Year and Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, member representing Borno State, will get your house of Representatives Member if the Year award.
In home entertainment, commemorated music star Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli (Flavour) wins Creative Icon of the Year award.
Other to get awards are Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, and Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education (Minister of the Year), the Lifetime Achievement Award goes Ogun State Governor and serving senator, Gbenga Daniel; Archbishop of the Church of God Mission International, Most Rev Margaret Benson-Idahosa, previous Chairman of Lasaco Assurance Plc, Chief Mrs. Teju Phillips, previous Governor of Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo and previous National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje.
Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA); Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mr. Sonny S.T. Echono, Executive Secretary of TETFund; and Dr. Kunemofa Asu, Director of Finance and Accounts, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), will get Public Service Personality Award, with the Real Estate Icon Award going to Mr. Samuel Ajose, CEO of Levitikal Group, and Dr. Mrs. Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac, CEO of Homadil Realty.
Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Oliver Alawuba, is get Banker of the Year award, while Access Bank Plc wins Bank of the Year.
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), under the management of Chief Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, will get the Parastatal of the Year award.
Those to get Entrepreneur of the Year award are Chief Joseph Ukeji, Chairman of J.I. Ejison Group International Ltd; abd Mr. George Obi, Chairman/CEO of Fidel Associates Limited, with Chief Sunday Ephraim Ezeobiora, Chairman of Sunchi Integrated Farms Limited, and Chief Anthony Obele, CEO, Mekens Integrated Nigeria Limited clinching the Investor of the Year.
The Industrialist of the Year award will be gotten by Chief Williams Agbo, Founder/Chairman of Willson Group; Chief Ikenna Ekeagu, CEO of Blueworld Cosmetics; and Dr. Badamasi Burji, Group Managing Director of First Class Refreshment Limited, with Chief Kester Okike Agwu, Founder/CEO of Tastia Restaurants, and Chief RemiChris Nwagbo, Chairman of BON Octagon Hotel, Abuja, billed for honour with Hospitality Icon award.
The Sports Personality of the Year award will be gotten by Chief Leo Edochie, a distinguished gold promoter and Chairman/CEO of Solotone Global Ventures Limited, with Chief Friday Nwabueze Umeh, Founder of Ofiafuluego Foundation and Chief Abraham Ikechukwu Otti, CEO, Allied Victory Nigeria Ltd., getting the Humanitarian Service Icon Award, while HRM Alexander Uzo Onyido, the Igwe of Ogidi, will be honoured as Royal Father of the Year.
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