Father, we thank You for the strength that You have given to Hon. Uzoma Asagwara, as she acts as Deputy Premier and Minister of health, seniors and long term care. Grant her strength of character integrity and the ability to understand the complexities that she faces in her everyday life. May she be filled with compassion and be aware of the needs of the people in her constituency and how to meet them. Continue to give her vision, direction and steps necessary to move our province forward. May she win favour and good name with all people. 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.