The Ugwumba Centre for Leadership in Africa founded by the former chief of staff to former governor of Imo state, Uche Nwosu, has added another cap to its laurels through a recent honour bestowed on it by the Mayor of East Orange, Mayor Ted Green.
Receiving the honour, Uche said it’s an honour that has shaped a new level of relationship between Nigeria and US.
In what can be described as a meeting that marked the beginning of a strategic partnership between the City of East Orange, New Jersey and Ugwumba Centre in Imo state Nigeria, Ugwumba Uche said the honour is another step in collaboration between the United states and Nigeria.
The collaboration, to be coordinated by the Ugwumba Centre, is aimed at advancing leadership, human capacity development and sustainable progress for Nigerian and US citizens.
In a statement personally signed by the honouree on Friday, he said, “I am deeply humbled to have received the City of East Orange’s Award for Outstanding Leadership and Human Capacity Development and to have been decorated with the official City Pin by Mayor Ted Green.
“I sincerely appreciate this recognition and the warm hospitality extended to my team, including my good friends Engr Kings Umege, Hon Chief Sir Engr Ewhoma Tony okpokparoro (Oilmoney)
Prince Anozie Ugenyi, Engr Kizito Umege.
“Together, we are building bridges that will create lasting opportunities and strengthen the future of our communities,” he noted.