Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has been declared Governor of the Year at the first International Convention on Drug Abuse organized by the Sunrise Youth Entrepreneur Initiative.

Sunrise Youth Entrepreneur Initiative, is a non governmental organization based in Imo State.

The landmark convention, themed “Uniting for a Drug-Free and Secure Society”, presented the opportunity for eminent Nigerians to discuss the growing menace of drug abuse and its direct link to insecurity in society.

It brought together personalities, community leaders, and advocates of peace from across Nigeria and the diaspora.

The CEO of Sunrise Youth Entrepreneur Initiative and convener of the convention, Princewill Richardson, addressed the attendees immediately the arrival of the Executive Governor’s representative.

He recalled the role his late aunty, Madam Augustina Obuka played in his life. Also, his relationship with Governor Hope Uzodinma, who lived in the same neighborhood with them in Lagos.

Meanwhile, the Imo State Governor’s Award was received by the Honourable member representing Imo West.

Speaking during the event also, the Bishop of Obi Ekpere Ndigbo, Igbozurume Unity Centre, Enugu, and former Bishop of Imo State Government House, Bishop M.A Enyioha declared Biafra as legal entity.

They called for the release on Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra.

The President of Kaduna Youth Project, Dogara Unyem Musa, Mazi Igboayaka O Igboayaka, Igbo Women Assembly, NDLEA representatives also graced the occasion.