{"id":143913,"date":"2024-08-25T12:22:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T11:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsdigest.ng\/?p=143913"},"modified":"2024-08-25T12:22:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T11:22:04","slug":"uzodinma-calls-emulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=143913","title":{"rendered":"Uzodinma Calls for Emulation of Okpara\u2019s Leadership Model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">At the Michael Okpara Leadership Prize awards in Abuja, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State lauded the late Michael Okpara, Premier of the defunct Eastern Nigeria, for his exceptional leadership in selfless service, agriculture, and industrialization. Uzodinma highlighted how Okpara\u2019s leadership made the region the fastest-growing economy in Africa and urged contemporary leaders to adopt similar principles to ensure national prosperity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Uzodinma spoke on the topic &#8220;Service Above Self: Lessons from the Leadership Philosophy of Dr. Michael Okpara,&#8221; emphasizing virtues such as selfless service, integrity, vision, and inclusivity that drove rapid regional growth. He challenged Nigerian leaders to prioritize service over personal gain and called for a collective commitment to the country&#8217;s development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Uzodinma was honored with the Premier\u2019s Grand Prize, Gold Plaque Category award. 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