RareDiamond:
I hope you are happy now Gov Rochas is about bringing industries and universities to Orlu zone while abandoning Okigwe zone ?

at least we can have rest of minds now..
By the way i heard they arrested the former governor of imo state,ikedi ohakim?
Is that true

Thank God is weekend.bit free now..

Happy fathers day.Great imolites....

millionaireman:



Another I will .... Onye jere, onye huru?

Just passing, anyway.

So annoying. The same man who can't pay salaries is making unthinkable promises.

Rochas is a joke!

Abagworo:
Imo State, China Discuss
Industrialisation
Partnership

Imo State government has opened discussions with the Chinese
government, focusing on partnership in areas of
industrialisation.
Discussions were held on Friday between Governor
Rochas Okorocha and the Consul-General of China to
Nigeria, Mr Liu Khan, at the Government House in
Owerri, Imo State’s capital.
Governor Okorocha said the visit was to initiate a
robust relationship with the Peoples Republic of China
that would bring massive industrialisation to Imo State
and employment for the youths.
He said the partnership, if consummated, would be a
fulfilment to his dream of establishing factories and
industries in the state.
http://www.channelstv.com/2015/06/19/imo-state-china-discuss-industrialisation-partnership/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

no how no how! Transformation must occur...
no need of shouting cos we re heading there...
God has bless imo state already and no amount of badmouthing or dirty fake pix on this thread can stop the state from reaching the sky(our limit)..

emmysoftyou:
no how no how! Transformation must occur...
no need of shouting cos we re heading there...
God has bless imo state already and no amount of badmouthing or dirty fake pix on this thread can stop the state from reaching the sky(our limit)..

I support you my dear

Abagworo:
Imo State, China Discuss
Industrialisation
Partnership

Imo State government has opened discussions with the Chinese
government, focusing on partnership in areas of
industrialisation.
Discussions were held on Friday between Governor
Rochas Okorocha and the Consul-General of China to
Nigeria, Mr Liu Khan, at the Government House in
Owerri, Imo State’s capital.
Governor Okorocha said the visit was to initiate a
robust relationship with the Peoples Republic of China
that would bring massive industrialisation to Imo State
and employment for the youths.
He said the partnership, if consummated, would be a
fulfilment to his dream of establishing factories and
industries in the state.
http://www.channelstv.com/2015/06/19/imo-state-china-discuss-industrialisation-partnership/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

nice move, if only it becomes feasible.

Animal stay here and warm this shiit. You have found your voice again? Stay here for your own good if not you know how we roll. You will soon cry blue murder.

Keep your useless comments here for your useless state, we are not interested in you and your useless good for nothing state. Be warned.



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Abagworo:


Please do not mention my moniker where it is unnecessary. B2marionly wrote a simple geography which you can verify with google earth to understand. I see nothing wrong with that.

Why do you guys behave like this? I remember once using a photo of green median from Owerri as an example only for people to attack me but when someone else used a scattered green median from Uyo nothing was seen as wrong. You guys better stop it for the interest of Igbo nation. Every Nigeria has every right to suggest his ideas on anything that affects any Nigerian community not to talk of fellow Igbo.

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Imo And War Of Traditional Rulers

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ekpee
One of the Institutions the Democratic System of Governance in Imo State has helped to destroy, than to consolidate, is the Traditional Rulership. Instead of strengthening the Traditional stools that dates back centuries, democracy and politics have reduced the revered Institution to a two-a-penny market.
As I write this piece, there are over two hundred autonomous communities in the state, with Traditional Rulers. While any “Big Man” can approach the Government and be carved out his own autonomous community, some of those already made Traditional Rulers do not even qualify to “rule” their families, let alone a Kingdom.
Presently, there is a war of attrition raging among Traditional Rulers in the State, which was necessitated by an alleged investigation and expulsion of some First Class monarchs from participating in activities of Traditional Rulers in the State.
This war can be said to be between those Traditional Rulers that are benefitting and working for the incumbent All Progressives Congress, APC, Government in the State led by Owelle Rochas Okorocha, and the other Group of Traditional Rulers, said to be “loyal” to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The “PDP Royal Fathers” Group is led by His Royal Highness, Eze Cletus llomuanya of Obinugwu Kingdom in Orlu Zone.
llomuanya is the Chairman of Imo Traditional Rulers Council and that of the entire South East States, comprising Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia and Enugu.
However, when the present administration of Owelle Rochas Okorocha defeated the PDP Government which appointed Ilomuanya, in 2011 election, the incumbent Governor decided not to recognise Ilomuanya, but appointed his own man, Eze Samuel Ohiri of Orodo Community in Owerri Zone as the Chairman of Imo Traditional Rulers Council.
However, Ilomuanya resisted the sack and headed to Court to seek Justice saying his tenure had not elapsed. Luckily for Ilomuanya, the highest Court in the land, the Supreme Court gave a verdict in Ilomuanya’s favour as the authentic Chairman of the Traditional Rulers in Imo State.
Unfortunately, he who pays the Piper dictates the tune. Since Ilomuanya cannot operate smoothly without the backing of the Imo State Government, led by Owelle Rochas Okorocha, he continues to operate like a General without troops, because Okorocha does not want him.
Even after the Supreme Court had ordered that Ilomuanya be given the full recognition as the Head of Imo Traditional Rulers, it has remained difficult for him because it has not been possible to reconcile Ilomuanya with the Government of Imo State which he dragged to Court. Nor does Okorocha trust Ilomuanya, to leave the Leadership of Imo Traditional Rulers in his hands, since a lot of waters have passed under the bridge, because of the litigation of who is the authentic Eze Imo which has gone viral in the public domain.
In the event, despite the fact that Okorocha refuses to accord Ilomuanya the respect he deserves as a Traditional Ruler, the Monarch gets Red Carpet treatment at Aso Rock, Abuja, from former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Therefore, during the period the hotly contested Presidential election looked elusive to Jonathan, Ilomuanya coordinated some sections of Imo Traditional Rulers to honour Jonathan who visited Imo State in search of votes, as the situation became dicey.
Even at that event, there were skirmishes between Imo APC women and Ilomuanya’s faction of the Traditional Rulers as they fought for the Traditional Ruler’s office, the designated venue for the Jonathan Parley with Imo Traditional Rulers, which had earlier been assigned to APC women as their office by Okorocha, in the name of Women Development Centre.
However, with the elections over and Jonathan sent packing from Aso Rock Villa, this appears the payback time for Ilomuanya and his loyalists in the Imo Traditional Rulers Council.
Indeed, as I write this piece, over fifty Traditional Rulers in Imo have been “investigated” and not only suspended, but may face “trial” soon. What Imo people are presently waiting for is the day they will appear before Eze Ohiri’s or the Conventional Court and their charges pronounced for Imo populace to note.
It was learnt that a Panel headed by Eze Chidume Okoro, the Deputy Chairman of Imo Traditional Rulers Council found these “erring” Monarchs culpable.
Among those said to have been marked for “trial” are two foremost revered Traditional Rulers in Imo State: Eze Emmanuel Emenyeonu Njemanze and Eze Desmond Ogugua.
But what were their offences? That they attended a meeting summoned by Ilomuanya, who in the eyes of Imo State Government, remains sacked and deposed as a Traditional Ruler, despite the pronouncement from the Supreme Court of Nigeria to the contrary.
With this latest imbroglio, there is no gain saying that there is trouble in some communities in Imo State, which if not properly handled may go out of hand.
The foundation of every given State is the communities, which is the aggregation of the entire society. From all indications, if this matter of suspension and dethronement of over fifty Imo Traditional Rulers are not nipped in the bud, the issue may lead to Communal disturbances which may escalate beyond redemption.
But unfortunately, in all these red signals, the Government of Imo State seems not bothered over what such desecration of Traditional Stools may portend for the State if the Communities explode into conflagrations for demeaning of their Traditional Rulers by the Eze Ohiri camp.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha even though aware of this time Bomb said it was beyond him, since it is a matter for Traditional Rulers.
Hear the Governor “The attention of the Rescue Mission Government in the State has been drawn to the reported suspension of Four Traditional Rulers in the State and the trial of more than fifty other Ezes by the State’s Eze’s Council.”
The statement signed by the Governor’s Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onwuemeodo went on to say, “The Government in the State with Rochas Okorocha as Governor has a culture. The culture of not being vindictive even at the height of provocation.”
With this statement, the Government felt it has washed its hands off this Traditional Rulers brouhaha in the State, pushing all the blames on the table of Eze Samuel Ohiri.
It is not enough. What Okorocha’s Government is doing in this circumstance is just playing the Ostrich.
Who does not know that Eze Ohiri has not got the power to suspend his fellow Traditional Rulers without the express backing of the Chief Executive of the State?
Where have you heard a Commissioner or Minister suspending his colleague? As a concerned citizen of Imo State, I am appealing to the Governor, to solve this matter now, before the crippling crisis explodes out of hand.
Unfortunately for Eze Ohiri and the Government, they picked the wrong elements in Ezes Njemanze and Ogugua.
These are renowned Traditional Stools that their present occupiers and Subjects cannot fold their arms and watch to be desecrated. Both Njemanze and Ogugua Stools are not these “Ballot Traditional Rulers”. These are hereditary stools existing years before democracy set foot in Nigeria.
For instance, the Njemanze Stool has been in existence for over Four Hundred Years. Nobody existing now in Imo State can tell you when that Stool was first “inaugurated”. Therefore, all the parties involved must be careful. I see trouble brewing!
No matter what you give an “Owerre” man or woman, they cannot join in destroying their Ezeship Stool. Owerri people could be in disagreement among themselves, but not when it comes to their Traditional Rulership. The Owerri Traditional Stool is one of the few in the State that has remained hereditary till date.
Attempts by past administrations to balkanise the Kingdom and the stool by “appointing” another Eze in Owerri domain has failed because no real son of Owerri-Nchi-Ise would connive to create another Ezeship Stool, outside that approved by their forefathers, which has remained sacrosanct till date.
Is Eze Desmond Ogugua not that revered Traditional Ruler which Sir Warrior and Oriental Brothers Band sang with his name, when we were toddlers? Trouble Sleep, Yanga wan wake am!
The office of the Chairman of Ezes in Imo ought to be a Ceremonial one whose holder could be called once in a while by the Governor to advise on Cultural and Traditional Affairs.
But unfortunately, some of our Traditional Rulers have been converted to Personal Assistants, PAs, by politicians which is caused by the modalities the Governments in the State use in creating autonomous communities, and selecting Traditional Rulers.
Before now, Traditional Rulers were revered not because of how much they have but for being the Cultural and Traditional representatives of the people. It does not matter how old or rich such persons are provided their people have chosen them as their king.
When we were growing up here, it was not easy to see Eze Onuegwunwoke, Eze Emeana of Naze, Eze Njemanze of Owerri, Eze Agumannu of Nekede, Eze Obi of Emekuku, Eze Nwaturuocha of Mbaise, Eze Egbukole of Egbu and other revered Traditional Rulers.
Even during the Military regimes, the Military Administrators go to their Palaces to see them. How many times did we see Eze Ibenye-Ugbala roaming around Government House looking for a PA to the Governor? Was it not Eze Njemanze that told late Governor Amadi Ekweche in his face “Na Kwa Echecki”? How many Traditional Rulers now can dare a Civilian Governor, much more a military Governor?
However, the Imo Traditional Rulers are suffering these humiliations because some of them allowed Politicians to lure them deep into real politics. Most of them are the creations of Politicians, therefore are being used by them for political battles, which destroys the Cultural and Traditional neutral role expected of a respected Traditional Ruler.
But talking about partisanship. Even if some Traditional Rulers were involved in identifying with a particular political party or individual, it does not warrant all the trouble going on in the State now.
Does Eze Ohiri think of tomorrow? What if another administration comes and decides to destroy him because of the roles he played during Okorocha’s regime? That is why all parties should thread with care, for the future is unpredictable.
And the Governor cannot fool anybody by saying that he knows nothing about this contentious issue. If he does not, he will soon hear of it when the matter goes out of hand soon. After all, he is the Chief Security Officer of the State.
Nobody should be persecuted for being friends to any Group or individual. I see the hand of persecution in this matter. These Traditional Rulers are being “tried” for working for other political parties other than the incumbent APC in the State. Nothing more, no less.
But it may lead to communal chaos which will do no one any good. Any matter that touches communal and Traditional arteries of a State is delicate and dangerous.
Confronting the Traditional Stool of Owerri, which hosts the Imo State Government House, is a frontal assault on Owerri people. And they will not tolerate that. This is like touching the Tiger by the Tail. Whoever checks the pulse of Owerri people will know that this is a wrong time to try their patience.
Please, Governor Okorocha take charge and pull this chestnut out of the fire before it gets late.
Owerri people have been complaining how their lands have been taken away from them by the Government, to the extent that they do not have where to bury their loved ones.
They once lamented how the Palace of their Traditional Ruler got burnt and the State Government looked away.
They have complained of being marginalised in Government appointments and even of systematic plot going on to ease out their people from the public service top positions.
For Mbaise Clan, any attempt to disgrace Eze Desmond Ogugu will “unite” Mbaise people, who are still raging that their son was denied the Governorship of Imo State through ungodly machinations.
The atmosphere is too charged in the state for anybody to stir up any trouble now. And unfortunately, Eze Ohiri is from Owerri Zone, and may be accused by posterity of being used to disorganise the Cultural heritage of two respected Traditional Stools in Owerri zone and Igboland.
Let wisdom prevail in this circumstance. Let the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha intervene and reduce this tension building up in Owerre-Nchi-Ise and Mbaise Clan, as the after-effects will touch all in Imo people. Caution! Caution! Caution!

http://www.imotrumpeta.com/?p=14433

^^ This one thing is the biggest problem I have with owele; the man has no single regard for long established traditional institutions. He has totally overtaken traditional systems in the state and turned everything on its head.

Gov. Okorocha now imposes ezes on communities, and that aught not to be. These things are supposed to run independent of state influences.

You have my support on that.

paulemi:
^^ This one thing is the biggest problem I have with owele; the man has no single regard for long established traditional institutions. He has totally overtaken traditional systems in the state and turned everything on its head.

Gov. Okorocha now imposes ezes on communities, and that aught not to be. These things are supposed to run independent of state influences.

The Imo State government should follow up with these investors so as to make these plans realities.

Abagworo:
Imo State, China Discuss
Industrialisation
Partnership

Imo State government has opened discussions with the Chinese
government, focusing on partnership in areas of
industrialisation.
Discussions were held on Friday between Governor
Rochas Okorocha and the Consul-General of China to
Nigeria, Mr Liu Khan, at the Government House in
Owerri, Imo State’s capital.
Governor Okorocha said the visit was to initiate a
robust relationship with the Peoples Republic of China
that would bring massive industrialisation to Imo State
and employment for the youths.
He said the partnership, if consummated, would be a
fulfilment to his dream of establishing factories and
industries in the state.
http://www.channelstv.com/2015/06/19/imo-state-china-discuss-industrialisation-partnership/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

RareDiamond:
The Imo State government should follow up with these investors so as to make these plans realities.

But wait oh, in Owelle's first term, didn't he make such moves of bringing foreigners to the state. I remember his trips to TURKEY, even in that Uche Ogbuagu's "Ka Opuo", he also mentioned about foreign trips but added that Owelle will get "Onye ocha mere expire" to front as an investor. I don't know why I am pessimistic with this his Chinese investors I just pray he proves me wrong

So the chinese will come to Imo and build industries for us? Is this practiced anywhere in the east? I understand places like Jigawa and somalia bringing in Chinese to make chains and soap for them but Imo? Meanwhile Imolites have industries in China. Jesus.

UnknownT:
But wait oh, in Owelle's first term, didn't he make such moves of bringing foreigners to the state. I remember his trips to TURKEY, even in that Uche Ogbuagu's "Ka Opuo", he also mentioned about foreign trips but added that Owelle will get "Onye ocha mere expire" to front as an investor. I don't know why I am pessimistic with this his Chinese investors I just pray he proves me wrong

Ikengawo:
So the chinese will come to Imo and build industries for us? Is this practiced anywhere in the east? I understand places like Jigawa and somalia bringing in Chinese to make chains and soap for them but Imo? Meanwhile Imolites have industries in China. Jesus.

I wonder why all the successive governors in SE decided to shun Mbakwe's doctrine.
I was still very small when Mbakwe was the governor of old Imo State (present day Abia, Imo and some parts of Ebonyi states) and all his programs were very productive and impacted directly to the people, but i wonder why these SE governors that were already adults when Mbakwe's was running Imo State couldnt find single leave to borrow from the genius. Its very unfortunate i must tell you, its very very unfortunate the present crop of Igbo leaders are worst than being traitors. They are myopic and also move with blind political groupies and cheerleaders while barricading the innovative, intelligent and enlightened ones among us.

As a kids i used to hear my dad grumble over Zik's political protege Jim Nwobodo of ( Nigerian Peoples Party) fighting then Vice President Alex Ekwueme (National Party of Nigeria) while Mbakwe (National Party of Nigeria) was busy developing Imo State.

Am beating my chest to this that we Igbo NLers can handle our various states better than our present crop of useless and myopic governors.
check most of us here and the type of policies we are formulating for our states and check the directions those running our states are taking us to.
Most of us here are in their late 20s and early 30s yet we all sound as if Mbakwe mentored us despite being nothing more than toddlers and sucklings when Mbakwe was holding sway.
Go to Twiiter and follow Onye Nkuzi, the dude could be in his mid 30s but he a baby Okpara and Mbakwe combine,

What could be the problem, how do we break this handicap and make serious inroad toward the governance of our dear Igboland

BuddahMonk:
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I am following Onye Nkuzi, the guy is worth following

BuddahMonk:




I wonder why all the successive governors in SE decided to shun Mbakwe's doctrine.
I was still very small when Mbakwe was the governor of old Imo State (present day Abia, Imo and some parts of Ebonyi states) and all his programs were very productive and impacted directly to the people, but i wonder why these SE governors that were already adults when Mbakwe's was running Imo State couldnt find single leave to borrow from the genius. Its very unfortunate i must tell you, its very very unfortunate the present crop of Igbo leaders are worst than being traitors. They are myopic and also move with blind political groupies and cheerleaders while barricading the innovative, intelligent and enlightened ones among us.

As a kids i used to hear my dad grumble over Zik's political protege Jim Nwobodo of ( Nigerian Peoples Party) fighting then Vice President Alex Ekwueme (National Party of Nigeria) while Mbakwe (National Party of Nigeria) was busy developing Imo State.

Am beating my chest to this that we Igbo NLers can handle our various states better than our present crop of useless and myopic governors.
check most of us here and the type of policies we are formulating for our states and check the directions those running our states are taking us to.
Most of us here are in their late 20s and early 30s yet we all sound as if Mbakwe mentored us despite being nothing more than toddlers and sucklings when Mbakwe was holding sway.
Go to Twiiter and follow Onye Nkuzi, the dude could be in his mid 30s but he a baby Okpara and Mbakwe combine,

What could be the problem, how do we break this handicap and make serious inroad toward the governance of our dear Igboland

The Mbakwe formula failed just like everything that involved Government doing business. The only surviving legacy was Concorde Hotel at the expense of successive Governments. The best option remains wooing investors and giving them support. There are a lot of Igbos outside who can fund profitable business ventures and all they need do is to make Igboland their headquarters while still maintaining branches elsewhere.

We need to invest home. Thats all.

So Ndi Imo should chase investors who wish to invest their money in Imo State to provide goods and services people like you have refused to provide ? If local investors don't take advantage of the abundant available opportunities, then international investors should be encourage to take advantage of these opportunities in order to create employment.

Ikengawo:
So the chinese will come to Imo and build industries for us? Is this practiced anywhere in the east? I understand places like Jigawa and somalia bringing in Chinese to make chains and soap for them but Imo? Meanwhile Imolites have industries in China. Jesus.

RareDiamond:
So Ndi Imo should chase investors who wish to invest their money in Imo State to provide goods and services people like you have refused to provide ? If local investors don't take advantage of the abundant available opportunities, then international investors should be encourage to take advantage of these opportunities in order to create employment.

do you really believe there's a person of company in Igbo land that isn't dreaming of doing this or actively working towards it? How many industrialists do we have in the Orlu confluence that get no patronage, but we'll go to china, build houses for chinese workers to stay, give them free land and government patronage in the name of saying we have 'investors'. My friend we're beyond that level of thinking. Let the rest of Africa deal with that basic logic, Ndigbo deserve better.

What am saying is that both local and foreign investors should be encouraged. Foreign investors are equally important in a developing economy.

Ikengawo:


do you really believe there's a person of company in Igbo land that isn't dreaming of doing this or actively working towards it? How many industrialists do we have in the Orlu confluence that get no patronage, but we'll go to china, build houses for chinese workers to stay, give them free land and government patronage in the name of saying we have 'investors'. My friend we're beyond that level of thinking. Let the rest of Africa deal with that basic logic, Ndigbo deserve better.

Ikengawo:


do you really believe there's a person of company in Igbo land that isn't dreaming of doing this or actively working towards it? How many industrialists do we have in the Orlu confluence that get no patronage, but we'll go to china, build houses for chinese workers to stay, give them free land and government patronage in the name of saying we have 'investors'. My friend we're beyond that level of thinking. Let the rest of Africa deal with that basic logic, Ndigbo deserve better.

if the imo state govt can only give me a chance to present my proposal, I can assure them that if they go tru it, they wud confirm dat it is 100% feasible and wud generate employment for d state and revenue... let them just gimme a free land in owerri or its environs and small funding dat I want to use in buying machines and dats all, most igbos youths hv ideas but they dont hv funding for it.

Abagworo, Rare Diamond et al I salute you all. I think that Imo state can be industrialized if the govt can follow a good and workable plan. For this to be achieved,govt must not pursue populist policy. The free education policy is a waste of resources. We need technical n entrepreneurial education. Funds needs to be set apart. This funds can be giving to willing individuals with workable industrial plans. The fund should be strictly a soft loan. We have many bright n intelligent young men who are only constrained by lack of fund.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/okorocha-blames-poor-finances-on-fraudulent-political-appointees/


Please how do we view this comment

Asha80,here you go: Okorocha is simply incompetent. The facts are there for everyone to see.


Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, has blamed the precarious financial health on the alleged fraudulent activities of political appointees, senior staff of ministries and parastatals, as well as local government workers.
Chief Okorocha’s position was made known via a Government House press statement signed by the Governors’ Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo, as fear of serious labour crisis looms in the state.
“The internally generated revenue of the state government is about the least in Nigeria, as a result of fraudulent activities of the political appointees, senior staff of ministries, parastatals and local government workers. My administration will deal ruthlessly with anybody caught in the act”Okorocha warned.
The Governor surreptitiously indicted his administration as he claimed that his government has been paying salaries to ghost workers and dead people.
“On my tours to some of the government establishments and parastatals, particularly the Health Management Board, I noticed with dismay that most of the workers do not come to work. It appears the state government pays wrong people salaries”, the Governor fumed.
Continuing, Okorocha recalled with grief that at some of the state general hospitals he visited, “only one nurse was on duty Ina hospital that has 14 doctors”.
Meanwhile, some civil servants, who spoke to Vanguard on the Governor’s outburst, said that he should profusely apologize to Imo people for spending public funds on ghost workers and dead people.
“How can a governor proudly announce that he has been paying ghost workers and dead people and expect us to clap for him? We are all waiting t see how the Governor will recover the money from the dead people he paid”, a civil servant said.
While describing the governor’s disclosure as laughable, a female civil servant accused Okorocha of paying ghosts while the living are sick, hungry and famished.

Pchidexy:
Abagworo, Rare Diamond et al I salute you all. I think that Imo state can be industrialized if the govt can follow a good and workable plan. For this to be achieved,govt must not pursue populist policy. The free education policy is a waste of resources. We need technical n entrepreneurial education. Funds needs to be set apart. This funds can be giving to willing individuals with workable industrial plans. The fund should be strictly a soft loan. We have many bright n intelligent young men who are only constrained by lack of fund.

What's the sense of free education if the education is poor? Schools are in their worst state,teachers aren't qualified and the structures are dilapidated. Imo need to go back to the planning room.

OdenigboAroli:

What's the sense of free education if the education is poor? Schools are in their worst state,teachers aren't qualified and the structures are dilapidated. Imo need to go back to the planning room.

You are either uninformed or being mischievous. Imo State is only 2nd to Rivers State in terms of school structures. No other State comes close.

I really do wonder what other Igbos gain twisting facts because they hate Okorocha or like Jonathan. I just dont get. In your Anambra thread nobody is patriotic enough to write the truth about the increased filth, failed or very bad roads and high crime rate being experienced but you are here twisting facts because you dont want Okorocha to be President.

EkoIle1:
Eight months strike: Anambra to recruit doctors from abroad







http://www.nigeriancompass.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6671%3Aeight-months-strike-anambra-to-recruit-doctors-from-abroad&catid=54%3Anigeria-today&Itemid=594





Following its inability to persuade doctors working in state
hospitals who have been on strike for eight months to return
to work, the Anambra State Government has decided to
recruit doctors from South Africa, Ghana and India to fill the
vacuum created by the striking doctors. Sources said that the
decision was taken during a joint meeting between the
government and senior officials of the Ministry of Health.
Only last week, some officials told journalists that the
government had exhausted all avenues for negotiations with
the striking doctors and had resolved that recruiting doctors
from foreign countries was the only option left to government.
The officials felt that recruitment of foreign doctors into the
health sector would stem the tide of high rate of infant deaths
in the state, with over 80 infants losing their ives since the
doctors strike began in February, this year.
An unconfirmed source disclosed that the state government
also plans to pay off all arears of the doctors' emoluments
before embarking on the recruitment exercise, as a way of
dispensing with the services of the striking doctors.
Contacted, an executive member of the Nigerian Medical
Association (NMA), Dr. Anyaso, said the decision of the state
government to recruit foreign doctors had been
communicated to them some two months ago, saying they
were not disturbed with the news.
He added: “We remain resolute on our stand. We are waiting
to see them act on their resolution. Do you know how much it
would cost them to pay the wage bills of those foreign
doctors, which we understand, would be in hard currency? We
are waiting for them. Our plan B action would soon be
announced.
“If the state government pays us half of what they will pay
the foreign doctors in hard currency there will be no cause to
go on strike.”
Doctors working in government hospitals in the state are still
on strike since February, this year, over the non-
implementation of consolidated salary structure, which other
state governments.

This is from the archives.

It pains you so much each time somebody musters courage and open up to tell you the harsh truth about your ordinary imo state.

The person you quoted told you the home truth and that is what it is. Stop deceiving yourself..Imo state is not an economic nor commercial state but it is very dirty..even dirtier than Aba which some of us see as the dirtiest. I have recent picture of Owerre to buttress my point. Imo state particularly Owerre filled with squalors and ikwerre-type houses has degenerated into huge garbage site littered with worst roads ever seen in the South-east. The most heinous crimes in the SE can only be found in Imo state, the rate of violent bank robberies and ritual killings in Owerre alone is enough worry you.

The only reason other Igbo states are not contributing on this thread is because you hate to hear the truth but I will always use every opportunity thrown up by you to hit you with the harsh truth.

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abagoro:


You are either uninformed or being mischievous. Imo State is only 2nd to Rivers State in terms of school structures. No other State comes close.

I really do wonder what other Igbos gain twisting facts because they hate Okorocha or like Jonathan. I just dont get. In your Anambra thread nobody is patriotic enough to write the truth about the increased filth, failed or very bad roads and high crime rate being experienced but you are here twisting facts because you dont want Okorocha to be President.

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asha80:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/okorocha-blames-poor-finances-on-fraudulent-political-appointees/


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This is very very worrisome. Imo state is officially dead. Vanguard has reported the sort of news animal called abagworo will not want us to see.

My question is as vanguard reported this story how true is it?the thing is the story says that it was the governor's spokesman that issued this statement....i am waiting the Imo govt to refute this report otherwise it would be quite shameful

Vanguard is a national newspaper that cannot lie over an ordinary imo state. They have reported the news as confirmed truth which it is.

asha80:
My question is as vanguard reported this story how true is it?the thing is the story says that it was the governor's spokesman that issued this statement....i am waiting the Imo govt to refute this report otherwise it would be quite shameful

Most states in Nigeria have fraudulent appointees so don't act as if the cases in Imo State are peculia

asha80:
My question is as vanguard reported this story how true is it?the thing is the story says that it was the governor's spokesman that issued this statement....i am waiting the Imo govt to refute this report otherwise it would be quite shameful

Anambra State is not immune from this menace, Gov Rochas should be commended for confronting these economic sabotuers instead of playing Ostrich.

CentralIntels:
Vanguard is a national newspaper that cannot lie over an ordinary imo state. They have reported the news as confirmed truth which it is.

Deaddiamond shut up and face the menace ravaging imo state

RareDiamond:
Anambra State is not immune from this menace, Gov Rochas should be commended for confronting these economic sabotuers instead of playing Ostrich.