The deputy governor of Abia State, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu has congratulated his Principal, the executive governor of Abia state, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu on his emergence as the Small and Medium Enterprises governor of the year 2021.

Governor Ikpeazu was conferred the SME award by New Telegraph Newspaper.

In a congratulatory message, Ude Okochukwu said, Abians, Nigerians and the International Community are happy with the trail- blazing Scholar in governance for the much Ikpeazu has done and is still doing for good governance and delivery of democracy dividends in Abia State.

He added that it is not surprising that Media Houses especially the Print Media and reputable Organizations are competing to honour and identify with Governor Ikpeazu given his landmark achievements in the State so far and commitment to changing the socio-economic and developmental narrative of our dear State for the better especially in MSME development and promotion.

“l cannot but feel proud and happy to be associated with you my Boss even as the New Telegraph Newspapers takes their turn today to celebrate and honour you as the SME GOVERNOR of the year 2021″ the deputy governor said.

Sir Oko Chukwu who described the Governor’s latest Award as well-deserved, assured him of his continued unwavering loyalty and solid support as the Governor continues to selflessly contribute to the sustenance of good governance and participatory democracy in Abia State in particular and Nigeria at large.