... donates brand new coaster bus worth N150m to branch
By Prisca Nguzo
Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri Branch for what he described as the 'judicious management' of the One Hundred Million Naira, (N100m) recently gifted to the branch by the state government.
Governor Uzodinma who gave the commendation when he received the leadership and members of the Owerri NBA led by Prof. Mazi Udegbulem in his office on Wednesday, insisted that he donated the money for execution of specific projects as solicited by the branch, adding that it was not meant to be shared among members.
While expressing satisfaction that the money was used for the execution of priotized projects for the overall good of the branch and members, the governor further donated a brand new coaster bus worth N150m to the branch to enhance the logistics cum transportation need of the branch.
The governor said, "It was never my intention that the N100m would be shared among NBA Owerri Branch members. So I am happy that the money was used for the purpose for which I released it. I am happy with the leadership of the NBA Owerri Branch. And for this reason, I am also releasing a brand new coaster bus to you. I want to assure you that more will come."
Uzodinma further promised the Owerri NBA of the continued support of the state government and urged all the members to remain united and resolute in promoting justice, equity and fairness in the state.
Responding shortly after receiving the gifted vehicle, the Chairman, Prof Udegbulem, thanked the Governor for his magnanimity and promised to deploy the vehicle to meet the logistics needs of the members.
Also, in a release issued by the branch through its Publicly Secretary, Okonkwo Fredrick, shortly after the bus donation, the Owerri NBA described the governor's gesture as, "a welcome development that will contribute to the welfare, convenience, and collective aspirations of members of the Branch."
The release reads, "The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri Branch, is pleased to announce the release of a brand new Coaster Bus by the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, to the Branch.
"This welcome development represents a significant boost to the Branch’s logistical capacity and will enhance the transportation needs of the Association in the discharge of its programmes, activities, and other professional engagements.
"The Branch expresses its profound appreciation to His Excellency for this gesture and for recognizing the needs of the legal community in Owerri. The provision of this bus is a welcome development that will contribute to the welfare, convenience, and collective aspirations of members of the Branch. Congratulations to all members of NBA Owerri Branch!"
