discusant:



Lol, Abagworo shows his usual Ihioma road, Orlu video - one of the few roads Rochas was able to bring to completion in Orlu urban.

Orlu saw real development during Udenwa administration - with projects fetching money to the town.

If Rochas had maintained even the urban roads Udenwa built in Orlu....

Even the Akokwa to Orlu road was rebuilt by Udenwa, after decades the road was in coma.

Abagworo:


Okorocha never even said Imo was broke what he said is what all the Governors unanimously echoed last month thaf the wage bill of almost the entire States have exceeded their income. States are borrowing to cover the deficits but he believes its best to device new means which will not require borrowing. That means is the concessions being opposed by a section of the State.

litetias:

Don't mind the guy jare.
A whole Orlu looking like a ghost town because of lack of development

ujoatu:
HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY IMO STATE; FEBRUARY 3rd 1976.

...Get all information about Imo State here.

CREATION:
Imo State was created on February 3, 1976 out of the old East Central State by the then regime of General Murtala Mohammed. Imo State derives its name from Imo River, which takes its course from the Okigwe/Awka upland. It lies within latitudes 4°45'N and 7°15'N, and longitude 6°50'E and 7°25'E.

Abia State was carved out of Imo State in the state creation exercise of 1991. It has Owerri as it capital and largest city. With 3 Geopolitical Zones of Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe with 27 Local Government Areas namely:

1.Aboh-Mbaise
2.Ahiazu-Mbaise
3.Ehime-Mbano
4.Ezinihitte Mbaise
5.Ideato North
6.Ideato South
7.Ihitte/Uboma
8.Ikeduru
9.Isiala Mbano
10.Isu
11.Mbaitoli
12.Ngor-Okpala
13.Njaba
14.Nwangele
15.Nkwerre
16.Obowo
17.Oguta
18.Ohaji/Egbema
19.Okigwe
20.Orlu
21.Orsu
22.Oru East
23.Oru West
24.Owerri-Municipal
25.Owerri North
26.Owerri West
27. Onuimo

Other major towns are Okigwe, Oguta, Nkwerre, Orlu, Mbaise, Mbano, Mbieri, Ideato, Awo-Idemili, Ohaji, Obowo, Ngor-Okpala, Uzoagba, Emekuku, Orodo, Mgbidi.

Situated in south eastern Nigeria, Imo State covers an area of 5,530 square kilometres. With Population of 3,934,899 (2006 Estimate) popularly referred to as the Eastern Heartland.
Imo State shares boundaries with Enugu and Ebonyi States to the north, Anambra State to the west, Rivers State to the south and Cross River and Akwa Ibom States to the east.

The inhabitants of Imo State are Igbo. The official language of the state is Igbo alongside English. Imo State has a rich cultural heritage. This is manifested in dressing, music, dance, festivals, arts and crafts.

Imo State has many rivers. The main rivers in the state are Imo, Otamiri and Njaba. The major lakes are in Oguta and Abadaba in Obowu local government area.

The main streams draining the state are Imo, Otamiri, Njaba and Orasi rivers, all of which have very few tributaries. With the exception of Imo River, which runs through the area underlain by the Imo Shales, other rivers rise within the coastal plain sands. Generally, river valleys constitute the major physical features, which are often marshy.
The vegetation is tropical rain forest.

Imo State indigenes are predominantly Christians of different denominations, but mostly Catholicism. Some people in the state still practice traditional religions.

ECONOMY
The State is blessed with abundant natural resources. These include crude oil, lead, zinc, white clay, fine sand, limestone and natural gas in commercial quantities. The state also produces agricultural produce such as palm produce, cocoa and rubber. The main staple crops are yam, cassava, cocoyam and maize.

Learned professionals, entrepreneurs and seasoned artists also abound in the state. Works of art produced in the state include: carved doors, walking sticks of different designs, sculptures, flutes, wooden mortars and pestles, gongs, and the famous talking drums. Metal works and various types of fabrications are locally produced.

Some art & cultural centers include: The Mbari Cultural Center at Owerri, Eke Nguru in Aboh Mbaise and lgwekala shrine in Umunoha are traditional art and craft centers that depict the culture and heritage of the lgbo.

Industries include Fuason Industries, Owerri, which produces galvanized iron sheets, the Afrik Enterprises, Awo-Omama, a pharmaceutical company, Imo Concord Hotel, Owerri. Industries that had been partially privatized include card packaged Industry, Orlu, Resin Paints Limited, Aboh Mbaise and Aluminium Extrusion Industry, Inyisi. Industries in the private sector include Sab Spare Parts and Allied Accessories, Okigwe, which make motor-spare parts, Oma Pharmaceutical, Awomoma, which produces drugs and medicines, Magil Industries Atta, which makes steel, sponge, bread, polythene and paper.

Economic trees like the iroko, mahogany, obeche, gmelina, bamboo, rubber palm and oil palm are in abundance.

TOURISM

There are many traditional festivals observed in the State. Each community has different festivals celebrated in honor of ancient deities or to mark an important event in the history of the area. There are different festivals to usher in the harvest season, the most popular being the Ahiajoku Festival, which is observed in all the farming communities.Traditional music and dances include Abiigbo, Ekpe, Ikoro, Okonko, Mmanwu, etc.

These are the Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Imo State:

1. Imo Wonderlake Resort and Conference Center, Oguta
2. Abadaba Lake
3. The Source of Urashi River
4. The Amadioha Shrine
5. The Ancestral Home of King Jaja of Opobo
6. The Blue Obana Lake
7. Ekwe and Ebenator Spring
8. Iyi Ogidi Spring
9. Iyi Mgbede Spring
10. The Nekede Zoo & Gardens

The list of Military Administrators and Governors of Imo State, Nigeria since it's creation.

*Ndubuisi Kanu Governor Mar 1976 - 1977(Military)
*Adekunle Lawal Governor 1977Jul 1978(Military)
*Sunday Ajibade Adenihun GovernorJul 1978 - Oct 1979(Military)
*Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe Governor 1 Oct 1979 - 31 Dec 1983 NPP
*Ike Nwachukwu GovernorJan 1984 - Aug 1985(Military)
*Allison Amakoduna Madueke Governor
Aug 1985 - 1986(Military)
*Amadi Ikwechegh Governor1986 - 1990(Military)
*Anthony E. Oguguo Governor Aug 1990 - Jan 1992(Military)
*Evan Enwerem Governor Jan 1992 - Nov 1993 NRC
*James N.J. Aneke Administrator 9 Dec 1993 - 22 Aug 1996(Military)
*Tanko Zubairu Administrator 22 Aug 1996 - May 1999(Military)
*Achike Udenwa Governor 29 May 1999 - 29 May 2007 PDP
*Ikedi G. Ohakim Governor 29 May 2007 - 29 May 2011PPA /PDP
*Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha Governor 29th May 2011- date (APC)..
Imo State Has Remained In The Hands Of God!!

May God Bless Imo My State. Imo @ 40: Know Your Past Governors
The new look of Imo Government House; Gov Rochas Okorocha, keeping our heritage, heroes and monuments intact for posterity

discusant:


It seems Rochas Okorocha went for governorship post purposely to make Orlu the ghost town it is fast becoming.
Only Rochas knows what his problem is with Orlu.

But fears are that he is sowing a very bad seed in Orlu/Ideato community; a seed that shall germinate and mature when he leaves office.

plaetton:


My dear good friend,
I never thought I would have to address you in this way, but this post reeks of the lowest level of silliness, ignorant stereo-typing, complex ignorance, insecurity , low self-esteem and TRIBAL JIHADISM.

With such latent tribal jihadism deeply embedded in your psyche, despite your sojourn abroad, then upon what can you and I build a united Nigeria

And we wonder why Nigeria can never be united and function as one proud nation.

I am soooo disappointed beyond what you can imagine.

Take for example, I had not only come to admire you and your humor and unorthodox views here on NL, but actually see you as someone I could call a friend online and offline.
In all that time, it has never mattered which section of Nigeria you come from, and should never ever matter.

This is the attitude that we, the enlightened should always push forward to our less enlightened brothers and sisters.

Your sweeping general statements about Igbos , your confessions about your Igbophobia embarrasses me FOR You.
I can bet you have never been to or have never spent 3 days in Igboland. I also doubt that you have mingled extensively with Igbos in your adult life.

You say Igbos problem is their lust for power.
Are you serious? What type of power , political or economic power?

I guess it is Igbo that have always taken power through the barrels of guns since 1960?

Yeah. I guess Igbos are sooo power hungry that they have completely dominated the political rulership of Nigeria since 1967. Right sir?

You say Igbos like to dominate everywhere they go.
Really?
What is your definition of "domination" ?
By what force do Igbo use to "dominate" everything?
By force of arms, by intimidation, by murder, by sabotage, by genocide or by NEPOTISM ? Kindly enlighten us.

The never-do-wells of society always confuse and conflate the words " Excel", "Exceeding Expectations" and "Competitive" with " Domination".

In other words, the guy that scores much higher than you in school, the person that adapts better to the jungle nature of life, the one that sacrifices temporary comfort for future prosperity, the one who excels in what you cannot even start is the one Dominates you?

What a shame. A confession of the never-do-wells.

I reckon that you live either in the UK or in the US.
Who dominates you there?
Is it the Igbo?
Is it the Indians, Pakistanis, Koreans, the Lebanese , the Chinese or the Caucasians


Now, you say Igbos controlled the armed forces prior to civil war. Right?
Did they kill or murder your brothers or cousins to attain those positions in the 1960s or were they simply the ones who showed interests and were rightly qualified for such positions

Now, the Yorubas, for example, control most of the professional bodies in Nigeria.

My question for you is; did they gain such dominance by DINT of academic HARDWORK or through murder, sabotage and barrel of a gun
So, can you say that Yorubas are power hungry, and by extension, evil, because they work hard to excel as professionals ?

You sir, are the one with victim mentality here, obviously the perpetual, most pernicious type.

When will you and your type grow up, wake up from your sleeping mat and join the competition?

Social Darwinism is the order of not only nature, but our global society.

Igbos have NO APOLOGIES whatsoever to little people, people burdened with self-deprecation, for our inherent abilities for perseverance, creativity, versatility and unceasing drive for excellence.

If that is what you call " lust for power " and "seeking to dominate" , then kindly stay behind and continue Sulking till thy kingdom come.

And yes, Igbos are definitely not happy that since the end of the civil war, our growth and potentials have been deliberately stymied , because we have to wait for, make way for , and forcefullly slowed down for federal quota system, and the people who rely entirely on the perverse federal structure for survival.

sukkot:
bruv, nothing i wrote was personal. my best friend is igbo. was explaining to Abagworo and KingEbukasBlog why they think there is a conspiracy against igbos. i was just tryna tell em its nothing personal against igbos - its just that people are treated how they present themselves. and yes this world deals in stereotypes whether we choose to accept it or not. the police in america is as effective as it is because it deals with stereotypes- then it will be up to the individual person to prove them wrong. but trust me, stereotyping is a very important tool and it can save your life. having said all that - let me go and read your post cuz i made this post without reading yours first. I only read the first few lines before feeling compelled to drop this post


and no i do not have igbophobia - like i said, my best friend is igbo. in fact all my best friends thrrough life in secondary school and university have been igbo, so dont even try to use that against me lol. listen, i am a free spirit and i abuse every tribe in nigeria if you read my posts - i abuse yoruba alot too. so this is not a personal thing. i have no allegiance to any tribe in nigeria. i am tribe-less meaning i can speak my mind on the deficiencies of any tribe. i am sure you have read my posts were i say the yoruba practices are nonsense and archaic.

so an example of an international stereotype - nigerians are corrupt people. <<< this stereotype can save many peoples ( foreigners ) lives abroad cuz when they approach a nigerian they approach with caution. so stereotypes are good. they can save your life

asha80:


So I guess the stereotype that yorubas are dirty and treacherous or chameleons is good until the individual proves otherwise right?

sukkot:
listen brother, whatever stereotype you create, you are entitled to. i dont belong to any man made tribes. i belong to a cosmic and divine tribe that is celestially endowed.

asha80:
me create stereotype? You obviously dont live or know the stereotype each ethnic group on the country has..uou can keep deceiving yourself of belonging to an ethnic group from Saturn because I have said the stereotype your ethnic group is known for.

Manueleee:
I was expecting to see many comments like, proudly from Imo. Does that mean only few are from imo, and not even proud of their state?

Adebowaletunji:

chai...so the once almighty imo has fallen like this

Anambra people go be like...shebi we tell una say we no be una mates?

seems the once newest state in se;Ebonyi seems to be even doing better than imo state...smh

Abagworo:


Idiiot! No State in Nigeria is comparable to Imo. Forget the ego war with Anambra for we all know the truth.

Abagworo:


Idiiot! No State in Nigeria is comparable to Imo. Forget the ego war with Anambra for we all know the truth.

Adebowaletunji:

chai...so the once almighty imo has fallen like this

Anambra people go be like...shebi we tell una say we no be una mates?

seems the once newest state in se;Ebonyi seems to be even doing better than imo state...smh

Abagworo:


Idiiot! No State in Nigeria is comparable to Imo. Forget the ego war with Anambra for we all know the truth.

Adebowaletunji:

u shouldnt have abused me to make ur point if actually u are a gentle man..
i have been to both anambra and imo and i know what am talking about

with onitsha alone imo has nothing to talk about let alone wen nnewi;awka is included

am just an independent observer


next time learn how to address women like your mother!

Abagworo:


You abused my State and yet expect me to be gentle. If what you see in Onitsha is development then we are on different pages of life. Orlu, Old Owerri and Okigwe are the towns in Imo State comparable to Onitsha in terms of housing prototypes and street life. Oguta is beautiful and so is Owerri. By the time we start counting Nkwerre, Amaifeke, Umuaka, Egbu, Nekede, Irette, Ogbaku, Nwaorieubi, Mmahu, Anara, Mgbidi, Amaraku, Akokwa, Abaja, Ahiara, Mbieri, Egbeada/Ubomiri etc. then we have stooped to Nnewi level.

Abagworo:


You abused my State and yet expect me to be gentle. If what you see in Onitsha is development then we are on different pages of life. Orlu, Old Owerri and Okigwe are the towns in Imo State comparable to Onitsha in terms of housing prototypes and street life. Oguta is beautiful and so is Owerri. By the time we start counting Nkwerre, Amaifeke, Umuaka, Egbu, Nekede, Irette, Ogbaku, Nwaorieubi, Mmahu, Anara, Mgbidi, Amaraku, Akokwa, Abaja, Ahiara, Mbieri, Egbeada/Ubomiri etc. then we have stooped to Nnewi level.

Abagworo:


You abused my State and yet expect me to be gentle. If what you see in Onitsha is development then we are on different pages of life. Orlu, Old Owerri and Okigwe are the towns in Imo State comparable to Onitsha in terms of housing prototypes and street life. Oguta is beautiful and so is Owerri. By the time we start counting Nkwerre, Amaifeke, Umuaka, Egbu, Nekede, Irette, Ogbaku, Nwaorieubi, Mmahu, Anara, Mgbidi, Amaraku, Akokwa, Abaja, Ahiara, Mbieri, Egbeada/Ubomiri etc. then we have stooped to Nnewi level.

Adebowaletunji:

see this guy mentioning towns in imo state.....i have spent pretty time in bot states dude.....what about Ekwulobia and obosi and several cities and not towns in anambra...u just mentioned villages in imo....talk about infrastructure and industries...mehn ur imo is never up to 1/500th of anambra;even education which imo was known before for

Schematics:
This is a typical Owerri outlook. Let us do it with pictures. Owerri can only be compared to Nnewi in terms of development. Oguta is a mess, ordinary Osumenyi or Amichi makes Oguta look like shanties.


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Abagworo:


It does not please me to put down my fellow Igbo States like it pleases you and your cohorts. However I was in Nnewi recently and felt embarrassed with what I saw. Same with Awka I have pictures but I will not post them to ridicule you but search your heart and accept the simple truth. Owerri today is by far the most beautiful city in Eastern Nigeria. If not for the old parts in Douglas, Wetheral, Tetlow, School Road etc Owerri is one of the most beautiful and planned city in Africa.

Adebowaletunji:

see this guy mentioning towns in imo state.....i have spent pretty time in bot states dude.....what about Ekwulobia and obosi and several cities and not towns in anambra...u just mentioned villages in imo....talk about infrastructure and industries...mehn ur imo is never up to 1/500th of anambra;even education which imo was known before for