… Leads APC leadership to Governor’s book launch, project commissioning in Owerri
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Governor Hope Uzodimma’s impactful governance and equally emphasised Nigeria’s significant strides under the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the past decade.
Speaking at the launch of Governor Uzodimma’s book – A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria – held in Owerri, Imo State on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, President Tinubu reflected on the APC’s formation as a pivotal move that altered Nigeria’s political trajectory.
“The old ways weren’t viable, leading Nigeria close to collapse. Breaking with the past was not an option; it was the only way forward,” Tinubu noted.
The President commended the Imo State Governor, Senator Uzodimma for his initiatives on the three landmark projects that were commissioned, (52km Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road, Assumpta Cathedral twin Flyover and Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre), and above all, for authoring a book that chronicles the achievements of the party in the past 10 years.
“With this book, Governor Uzodimma has given Nigeria a gift. No nation will forget its own journey and no leader will forget the beauty of stewardship,” he stated.
President Tinubu expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, pointing out that the nation has recorded great improvement since the leadership of APC. “Nigeria is no longer where it was 10 years ago,” he noted.
He recalled that APC as a Party began the work of stabilising the economy under the leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari (late); stating that since then the country has continued to move to the better.
He said his administration has in the second quarter of the year 2025 grown the Nigeria economy by 4.23% with inflation rate falling to 20.12% in 2025, indicating a relief to the people.
He therefore appealed to Nigerians to remain patient, resilient and assured that the nation is changing for the better with the external reserve standing at 42.03%, the highest since 2019.
In his remarks, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio lauded Governor Uzodimma for transforming Imo State with critical infrastructure, conveying his admiration for the Governor’s efforts in putting together a book that chronicles APC’s achievement and generally, for his vision for Imo State.
He commended President Tinubu for his leadership sagacity that today attracts members of the opposition Party to APC.
Governor Uzodimma in his address at the book launch, reflected on Nigeria’s journey under the APC from 2015 to 2025, highlighting milestones, challenges, and lessons learned.
He emphasised that the book is not just a personal achievement but belongs to the APC family and the Nigerian people.
Governor Uzodimma stated that the book is a product of deep reflection and explained “progressivism” in the Nigerian context, focusing on community solidarity, inclusion, and service.
He praised President Tinubu’s visionary leadership and role in forming the APC, and commended the President for economic progress, especially for recording trade surpluses for six consecutive quarters with non-oil export contributing significantly.
Governor Uzodimma noted that Imo State has seen rapid infrastructural growth, including roads, bridges, and urban renewal projects as well as other social investment initiatives.
The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilawatda described the book as a compass, pointing out that the author reminded the Party of its journey since 2013 when it was formed.
He stressed that history has recognised the Party as visionary and a conviction that Nigeria deserved a change and an urgent one at that to plant the seed of reforms.
He honoured the visionary intellect of Governor Uzodimma, describing him as a man “with deep thought and the book, a guiding light.”
For President Tinubu, the APC National Chairman described him as a Master Strategist and a leader who understands transformation and what it requires.
Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, traditional ruler of Onitsha in his goodwill remark on behalf of his colleagues who came from across the regions of the nation, commended Governor Uzodimma’s effort in authoring the book and described the book as a “road map to the nation’s economic development.”
The book reviewer, Prof. Chima Nwanguma revealed the intentions of the author in writing the book, highlighting the goals of the APC as it articulated and chronicled the achievements and impact of the Party’s visionary leadership in the past decade.
He noted that the coverage is extensive and analysis quite deep, “creating opportunity for others to contribute to the progress of the progressive movement, and a viable reference for a long time.”
The book presenter, Alhaji Addul Samad Ishaku Rabiu, a business mogul, also commended the author and his Party, emphasising on leadership that is focused, pragmatic and willing to serve the people.
The book launch attracted the high and mighty from across the country, including ranking traditional rulers, politicians and business moguls.
Earlier on arrival in Imo, President Tinubu took time off to commission the rebuilt Owerri- Mbaise- Umuahia road, the brand new twin Flyover at Assumpta Cathedral roundabout and the brand new Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Convention Centre.
