A frontline Imo State governorship hopeful and National President of Hoperising for Imolites Foundation, Chief Success Akagburuonye has received commendation for attracting medical equipment and supplies worth over 7.3 million dollars to Imo State.
The commendation was given by Governor Hope Uzodimma, represented by the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Austin Onyedebelu, during the official launch and distribution of the free medical equipment and supplies at Ogbor Uvuru, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area.
Chief Onyedebelu described the gesture as a demonstration of Chief Akagburuonye’s generosity, compassion and commitment to improving the welfare of the people.
He expressed confidence that Akagburuonye possessed the leadership qualities to deliver on his promises if given the opportunity to serve as Governor of Imo State, urging him to remain steadfast in pursuing his political aspirations.
He also acknowledged Akagburuonye’s support for Governor Uzodimma, noting that the governor remained deeply committed to the welfare of Imo people and had continued to invest in the construction of hospitals and healthcare centres across the state to improve access to quality healthcare.
In his remarks, Chief Success Akagburuonye attributed the success of the initiative to God’s grace, expressing appreciation to the founder of Saga Foundation for partnering with him to attract the medical equipment and supplies to the state.
He described the occasion as particularly significant to Governor Uzodimma, whom he said had consistently demonstrated commitment to supporting initiatives capable of improving the lives of the people.
Chief Akagburuonye urged the beneficiary hospitals to ensure proper maintenance and judicious utilisation of the equipment, assuring them of more support and reaffirming his commitment to attracting additional development projects to Imo State.
Also speaking, his Canadian partner and Founder of Saga Foundation, Mr Shola Agboola, assured Imo people of continued support, expressing optimism that more development initiatives would be attracted to the state.
He described Chief Akagburuonye as a philanthropist with a genuine passion for humanity and community development.
Some of the beneficiaries, including Dr Boniface Ekwe of Macdonald Hospital, Awo-Omamma and Dr Martha Okemili of Martha’s Consult, Oru East expressed gratitude to Chief Akagburuonye and pledged to ensure the equipment served their intended purpose.
The traditional ruler of Itu Autonomous Community, Eze Ben Adindu, was among the dignitaries present at the event.