Hon Ugochinyere, Ikenga Imo, honoured by Osina Ancient Kingdom

By Cyriacus Nnaji:

Honourable member representing the good people of Ideato North and South in the Federal House of Representatives and Spokesperson Nigerian opposition coalition, the Conference of the United Political Parties (CUPP) a lawyer, an activist, Honourable Ugochinyere Michael Ikeagwuonu, Ikenga Imo, has been honoured by his constituents, the people of Osina Ancient Kingdom.

The vibrant, energetic and articulate lawmaker was recognized and honoured in the Diamond award category for his commitment and numerous contributions to the growth and development of, not just Osina Ancient Kingdom and Ideato nation, but for his quality representation of the people of Imo State and Nigerians in general at the national assembly.

Ugochinyere was decorated with a diamond medal and a diamond plaque presented to him at his country home in Akokwa, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State during the Yuletide. Recall that due to the exigencies of his office, Hon. Ugochinyere was unable to attend the award ceremony in Lagos.  

According to Chief Chukwudi Emeh Okadigbo, Chairman, Osina Town Union (OTU) Lagos Branch, Osina Community is 100% behind Ugochinyere and therefore acknowledged his massive support to the town in its quest for infrastructural growth and development.

Chief Emeh, before handing over the award to the prominent lawmaker, said, "We are members of OTU Lagos Branch, we know and we know that you know that Osina is over 100% for you. We have observed in Osina all the wonderful things you are doing in our town. Also you know that Lagos State is a pacesetter, the centre of excellence, so we decided, even though it is long overdue, to come and show appreciation for all you are doing and all that you are still going to do for Osina Ancient Kingdom.

"When we were planning for this award we called Chief Njesi, but because of your very tight schedule he suggested that we bring the plaque to the village, that is why we are here, to thank you, to honour you the way we planned it in Lagos, here in our fatherland. So in the first place, the medal is what we give to those who merit this award just like you, to tell you welcome.

"This award is an award of merit to thank you for all the wonderful things you are doing in Imo State, in Ideato and in Osina Ancient kingdom. 

"We understand your very tight schedule, and that is why, even though the award ceremony took place in Lagos, we considered it imperative to bring this award to you at home this Yuletide, Chief Emeh stated.

"This is an Award of merit in the Diamond award category, in recognition of your performances in Osina Ancient Kingdom. Lagos Branch appreciates you sir.”

"This is an Award of merit in the Diamond award category, in recognition of your performances in Osina Ancient Kingdom. Lagos Branch appreciates you sir.”

Receiving the award, Ikenga Imo, put on display his characteristically humble mien and disposition by first of all apologizing for his inability to make it to the award event in Lagos, and then thanked Osina Town Union (OTU) Lagos Branch for the honour and award. "We regret we didn't make it to your event in Lagos and that is why I say you can bring it down here this Christmas, I appreciate Sir, thank you very much."