The search for the key to unlock the developmental potentials of Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State appears to have ended with the patriotic sacrifice of volunteering to serve as the next elected Chairman of the local government area by an illustrious son deemed by many to be over-qualified for the position.

His entrepreneurial savvy led to the establishment of successful Limited liability companies engaged in security services and tourism.

In tourism, he blazed the trail in Orlu with his hotel, Simora Hotels Limited and a museum where interesting historic valuables such as the boots worn by football legend Dr. Sam Okwaraji at his last match for Nigeria’s Super Eagles are on display.

In the area of security, his Simora Security Services Limited stands out in security circles in Nigeria with the latest state-of-the- art equipment used by top security agencies in America and Europe.

His donations of millions of Naira and vehicles to political parties since 2011 prompted calls from many quarters urging him to contest for a seat in the Senate and House of Representatives.

When the bells tolled for the 2024 Imo State Local Government Area Chairmanship Election, more calls came from those who know that he is the right man for the position.

But deemed over-qualified, a pertinent question arose among stakeholders. Would he accept to serve in that position?

Calls came from many quarters and his patriotic trait yielded to the demands that saw him flying back to Nigeria from Ireland where he is productively engaged, to procure expression of interest and nomination forms for the election billed for Saturday September 21st, 2024.

Interestingly, news of his acceptance to contest, has sparked jubilations from his community, Okporo to every nook and cranny of Orlu Local Government Area.

His name? Dr. Simon  Obioha Ukagba. His doctorate degree is academic, not honorary.

He is a qualified Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The dogs rendering equality services for security agencies are trained and treated by his company.

There is more to Dr. Ukagba than meets the eye and ear!!

That is exactly why Orlu people are clamouring for him to be the next elected Chairman of their local government area.

Gone are the days when illiterates and social misfits are allowed to assume public office simply because they have godfathers on the political turf.

If Imo State can be blessed with such personalities as Ukagba at the helm of affairs at the local government area level, certainly, the desired democracy dividends will be realized before long.

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