Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, asserted on Thursday that no one can accuse him of corruption in his role as a public officeholder.
Speaking at the Michael Okpara Leadership Lecture and Award 2024 at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, the governor urged public officials to live within their legitimate means and avoid engaging in corrupt practices.
He pointed to the excessive pursuit of wealth and a lack of discipline as key factors contributing to widespread corruption in Nigeria.
In his lecture titled “Service Above Others: Lessons from the Leadership Philosophy of Michael Okpara,” Governor Uzodinma emphasized the importance of political leaders emulating the legacy of the late Premier of Eastern Nigeria to foster a more prosperous nation.
He also announced that the ongoing rehabilitation of the Egbema power plant is expected to be completed and commissioned in the first quarter of 2025, describing the project as crucial for ensuring 24-hour electricity across the state.
The event was attended by several notable guests, including Cross River State Governor Prince Bassey Otu, Ebonyi State Deputy Governor Patricia Obila, former First Lady of Nigeria Patience Jonathan, and both past and serving lawmakers, among others.