Mines and Steel Minister, Ogah representing us well at FEC – Abia leaders

By Chijindu Emeruwa

Leaders from Abia State have applauded the sterling leadership qualities of the Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development and 2019 Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abia, Dr Uche Sampson Ogah.

This was even as the Abia leaders felicitated with the Minister who clocked 52 years on Wednesday, Dec 22, and also posited that Ogah has raised the bar in the unrelenting efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari led federal government in providing dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of the citizenry.

Evaluating leadership acumen of Uche Ogah, in a statement made available to newsmen in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Thursday, the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Sam Onuigbo, extolled the track record as a successsful businessman and manager which he demonstrated in the management of private business sector company.

He said, “these speak of a man focused on attaining goals that will be of immense benefit to the masses through employment and poverty alleviation. You have proven time and time again that you are an exceptional leader, philanthropist, and brilliant businessman.

Continuing, the federal lawmaker said, “Your track records especially as the President of Master Energy and founder of the Uche Ogah Foundation, speak of a man who is focused on attaining goals that will not only provide employment for his people, but also see that poverty is alleviated, and his people empowered especially through education”.

Rep Onuigbo further congratulated Dr. Ogah on his recent 52 yearsbirthday celebration and described him as an exceptional leader, philanthropist, and brilliant businessman.

“Our nation and state will benefit from your vast experiences and it is my prayer that you live long and in good health to serve our people”.

On his part, the representative of Southeast zone at the National Pension Commission and 2015 gubernatorial flagbearer of APC in Abia state, Dr. Nyerere Anyim, said Ogah has shown uncommon leadership in many capacites entrusted in him and described the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development as statesman.

He maintained that Ogah has demonstrated statemanship and services to the country and the progressive party in Abia and entire southeast region, and as well as Nigeria at large.

“You have done Abia, and indeed Nigeria proud through your excellent service and representation at the federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja”, the party chieftain”, the APC chieftain added.

Anyim also noted that the wealth of experience of Dr. Ogah in the private sector has reshaped and repositioned the the Minsitry of Mines and steel Development, and further congratulated the federal Minister on the celebration of his 52 birthday, and prayed God to continue to bless him richly with good health and more prosperity.

According to Anyim in his statement, “As you continue to discharge your service to the nation, it’s my prayer that God almighty blesses you richly with good health and more prosperous years”.

Also, eulogizing the humility and exemplary leadership styles of the Abia-born minister and foremost industrialist, the lawmaker representing Bende North Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly, and Minority leader of the house, Hon Chukwu Chijioke, described Ogah as a dogged fighter and ardent believer in an equitable society, saying that the minister has continually committees his energy and the resources in ensuring the enthronement of a society for which generations to come will be proud.

Hon Chijioke stated that the Abia politician has replicated his success as a private sector player in the country’s solid mineral sector where he holds sway as the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development.

According to him, “Dr. Ogah stands tall among men who gave distinguished themselves in selfless service to fatherland with utmost integrity and honour.

The Minority leader partly said, “He is not only a loud voice in canvassing for fairness, he walks the talk and leads by example, which indeed has endeared him to many. A gentleman, lover of peace and promoter of unity, his milk of human kindness spreads on all irrespective of religious or ethnic affiliation.

“He has no doubt exhibited statesmanship in his service to fatherland for which posterity will be kind to him”.

Hon Chijioke congratulatied Ogah on his 52 years birthday commemoration and prayed God almighty to grant the minister of State for Mines and Steel Development many more years of fulfillment and joy.

However, lauding the leadership acumen of federal cabinet member, Stalwart of the All Progressive Congress (APC), and former Bende Chairmanship flabearer of the party at the last local council election held in Abia State, Chief Ikenna Ariwodo, on Wednesday, described Ogah as a Indefatigable and sagacious leader, adding that the Isiukwato-born industrialist has displayed pragmatism and patriotism since assumption of leadership position such as the current office as Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development.

Chief Ariwodo further opined that the frontline Abia politician has distinguished himself in selfless leadership that is worthy of emulation while felicitating with the minister on recent auspicious birthday occasion.

He submitted, “as a very good friend and brother I have been, I must confess that you are really a great blessing to humanity, your leadership roles is worth emulating as you have invested much in the development of our people”.