It was an epoch event today at Arizona Hotel the venue for the just concluded State delegate conference of Imo State National Union Road Transport Workers.

The conference is a platform for electing of new union leaders. Imo State was not left out, as the exercise was done today in all the States of the federation including federal capital territory Abuja.

The conference started with an opening prayer and presentation of kola nut to the special guests and union members at the event.

In an opening speech of the State Chairman of NURTW Imo State, Hon Amb Samuel Udeh commenced with expression of joy and satisfaction with the level of preparedness put together by the organisers of the conference.

Chief Samuel recognises dignities at the conference, starting with Prince Alhaji Issa Tahiru representative of the acting President of national union of road transport workers (NURTW). Hon Chief Kenneth Okafor (Nwa Chinemere) special assistant to Imo State governor on transport,who represented Imo State governor His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma (Onwa Onyoko) Double Chief Nwaogu special assistant to the governor on park management. Honourable SA Rex Anunuobi (Sokom). Deputy commissioner of police on administration Ukachi Opara (Ozo Igbo Ndu) represented Imo State commissioner of police. Commander federal road safety Imo State, commander Evaritus Ebeneiro and other notable personalities present at the conference.

Comr Samuel started with reminding the members that the yuletide season is here, and called on members to examine their vehicles before embarking on a journey.

He stated; i am so happy today because, today in Imo State, national union is no longer what it’s used to be in the past.

We have reformed the union, and have given it a rebranded image that everybody has witnessed in the State.

Chief Kenneth while addressing the union members, in lined with the statement of the State Chairman. He joined voice in calling on the union to adhere seriously on the words of the union state chairman, by making sure that they cross checked their vehicles before hitting the roads, especially this season. He told them to avoid anything capable of wasting passengers lives this season.

He equally commended the leadership of Chief Samuel Udeh, for the wonderful job he has done as the NURTW chairman Imo State.

In same vein, Hon Rex stated your activities in the State, is very important to Imo State government. We wouldn’t want to lose anybody during this Christmas celebration.

He was full of appreciation to the union members, and urged them to sustain the relationship and understanding the union is enjoying with the State government.

Commander federal road safety Imo State, Commander Evaritus while addressing the members said, make safety your priority. He cautioned on drivers who indulges in alcohol intake while on duty, to desist from such. He also warned on over speeding and taking of illicit drugs.

Alhaji Issa who represented the acting President of the NURTW conveyed the national president gratitude and thanks to the State council of the union. He also thank God for sparing the lives of the members to witness the fourth concurrent State Delegate Conference in the history of the union, despite several challenges the union encountered within the last few months at national level.

He continued; As you may be aware, resolutions for the conduct of the State Delegate Conference were reached at the just concluded quadrennial Delegate Conference of 25th October 2023, and today’s event is a testament of the resolve to take the union to the next level and in conformity with the dictates of the union constitution.

Then comes the business of the day, which was handled by the deputy national secretary of union Hon Frank Ucheghara who hails from Imo State.

Dissolving of the State executive was done, and the list of the new executives was announced by the deputy national secretary.

Chief Samuel Udeh was returned as the State Chairman of NURTW Imo State Council through harmonization process together with his other State executives. After which they were inaugurated by the national deputy secretary of the union in the presence of the national acting President who was well represented by Alhaji Issa Tahiru.

The hall was filled with jubilation, as union members celebrates returning of Eze Umuokorobia as the State Chairman of the union.

In acceptance speech of the State Chairman Honourable Samuel Udeh spoke on behalf of his newly elected State executives.

He said; I appreciate all of you for the confidence reposed in us. By God’s grace we’ll not disappoint you people. We are here to serve you, please give us your support and cooperation to enable us continue serving you better.

Our doors are always open for suggestions and ideas that will help the union move from strength to strength.

Thank you and God bless each and everyone of you in Jesus mighty name amen.

The event came to close with a closing prayer, entertainment took the stage.