Farewell Speech by Uwala , Samson A. (Former Governor, HND 1)

Good afternoon my fellow colleagues, now so much have happened in short time and I now understand better that it is not how far but how well to be a leader, and also by the grace of Almighty God.

Nevertheless, I am now ready to take-up myself and bring out the real and best of me in every situation, in which I may be involved in or found myself. However, during the interactive forum, some of the allegations leveled against me were true, while some were misconceptions, therefore I implore you my fellow colleagues to assist in goods ways by encouraging me when am doing the right things and call to my attention when am on the wrong path; as it is in this way that I can become more useful to myself and the society at large.

Even though, in the past, I might not have listened to advice but I promise to make good use of good advise. As, sometimes, my voice may be loud when I talk at times but that does not mean am shouting or raising my voice, it is just when the issue gets high.

My fellow colleagues it will be very interesting and also necessary to know that for me to have resigned or maybe get impeached doesn’t mean I am  bad or worthless leader, but there might have facilitated or caused the challenges faced during my administration; also it is worthy to know that it is my ability and competencies that have compelled you to have elected me as your leader earlier, but if it is the other way round, I won’t have been as your governor.

Also, it is in this vein that I realized that my image and reputation is about to be washed away by negative words. I, therefore, implore you my fellow colleagues towards helping me against these negative words, as I promised to act positively.

Thanks you all for your cooperation, contributions and prayers in my administration and even till today; as am equally wishing the new administration very successful, fruitful and favourable governance.