Father, thank You for Hon. Uzoma Asagwara and the service to Manitoba as Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care. We praise You for Uzoma, and may You be glorified. May Uzoma’s leadership be guided by Your wisdom, strength, and integrity. Bless Minister Asagwara’s efforts to bring healing and dignity to the health-care system, and may this service honour You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Uzoma Asagwara was first elected as the MLA for Union Station in 2019, when Uzoma became the first non-binary MLA in the Manitoba legislature and one of the first black MLAs elected in Manitoba’s history. Uzoma served as the official opposition critic for health and as an MLA, passed a bill to recognize Somali Heritage Week. Before becoming an MLA, Asagwara was a psychiatric nurse, addictions specialist and community advocate. Uzoma is also a former basketball player with the University of Winnipeg and the Canadian National Basketball team.