By John Asiegbu 

Journalists under the umbrella of Mbano Journalists Association, on Saturday,16th Dec. 2023, presented the most outstanding personality of the year award to the    Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Bar. Jerry Egembs

Presenting the prestigious award in Owerri, chairman of the association and publisher of Sun Shine Newspaper,  Evangelists Kelechi Uzodinma, said that the award was in recognition of  Egemba's emmense contributions towards growth and development of women and youths of Mbano Nation Okigwe Zone and Imo State at large.

He described the commissioner as a rare gem and beacon of hope to the hopeless and less privileged who has remained unwavering in his service to God and humanity.

Receiving the Award, Egembs who expressed gratitude to God, dedicated the award to Gov. Hope Uzodinma who gave him the opportunity to be part of his shared prosperity government.

" While I remain grateful  to God Almighty for his love and mercy towards me, i dedicate this award to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma for giving me the platform to serve the state."

Egemba, who described Uzodimma as a man of great intellectual property and capacity, also referred to him as a dynamic and visionary governor ready to take Imo State to the next level of greatness.

He however seized the opportunity to call on the opposition in the state to join hands with the governor to move the state forward.

The Ehime Mbano born commissioner who was visibly overwhelmed with the award presentation, promised to remain steadfast in his selfless service to God and humanity