IMHA BYE ELECTION COUNT DOWN

NGOR OKPALA COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL RULERS ENDORSE BLYDEN AMAJIRIONWU

- POURS OUT LIBATION TO THE GODS OF THE LAND

- SHOWERS HIM WITH ROYAL BLESSINGS

As the Imo State House of Assembly Bye Election Date Draws Closer, the Council of Traditional Rulers in Ngor Okpala LGA have endorsed the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Okenze Blyden Amajirionwu as one who is suitable of representing their people and bringing home development to the people.

The Traditional Rulers evoked the gods of the land with libation and went further to shower Royal Blessings upon Okenze Blyden at the palace of the Chairman of Ngor Okpala Council of traditional rulers, HRH Eze Fred Nwachukwu (Ogboro 1 of Ngor)

This happened upon the arrival of the Members of APC Campaign train to pay homage to the Mornachs thereby making his aspirations known to them.

While receiving Amajirionwu and his entourage to his palace, HRH Eze Fred Nwachukwu described Blyden as a Worthy Son of Ngor Okpala Who has always identified with the Traditional institution in Ngor Okpala and assured that the Council of Ndi Eze in Ngor Okpala will Contribute in their quota to ensure he emerges victorious during the Election as they have seen him to be Credible Candidate amongst others in the contest.

Okenze Blyden while appreciating the Royal fathers extolled their virtues as traditional rulers that are upright and sincere towards the desires of the people and won’t for anything renege on that, he thereafter praised them for rising up to the occasion of making sure their people do not make the same mistake they did in 2019 by voting PDP and her candidate who absconded from the house.

He added that seeing him worthy of the endorsement by the monarchs shows that he has a responsibility to shoulder as the fate of Ngor Okpala people lies on him and can’t afford to disappoint them. He therefore pledged to work towards bringing uncommon transformation in the aspect of infrastructural and human capita development through quality representation and assured that the people will never regret voting for him.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Campaign Council, Attorney Mathew Nwaoguala, Barr Soronnadi Njoku who is a former Commissioner for Justice Imo State and Chief Val Okere(Amadi-Oha Ngor Okpala) in their Separate remarks while addressing the Monarchs emphasized on the need to send Blyden in a time like this to represent Ngor Okpala at the State House of Assembly. They however expressed regrets over the embarrassment the incompetency of PDP and its Mr Tochi Okereke has Caused the good people of Ngor Okpala and Stressed on the need for the Monarchs to Support Blyden.

In their own Separate Words, HRH Eze Odohirinwa, (Atia 1 of Alatia) and HRH Eze George Nwosu affirmed that Blyden Amajirionwu is a household name both in the political space of Ngor Okpala and beyond. They however accepted him and expressed optimism over his victory Come February 26th 2022.

Thereafter, Five traditional rulers representing the five Court Areas in Ngor Okpala Stepped out and Showered Royal Blessings on Okenze Blyden Amajirionwu and prayed for his victory.

Leaders who joined the entourage are: Prof B G Nworgu, Commissioner for Science and Technology Imo State, Dr Ethelbert Okere, Director General Imo State Orientation agency, Hon Chimezie Nweke, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Uzodimma on Project Monitoring, Hon Obinna Egu, Former Member Imo State House of Assembly, Ngor Okpala State Constituency. Others are, Chief Bona Nwoke, Hon Chidi Eke, DG Campaign Council,Hon George Onwukwe, Deputy DG Campaign Council, Hon Stanley Maduwuba, Youth Mobilizer Campaign Council, Hon Jude Ukaegbu, APC Chairman Ngor Okpala LGA and Hon Chike Onyeakazi, APC Secretary Ngor Okpala LGA amongst many others.

Government of Imo State 

Press Release 


Anglican Primate commends Uzodimma on infrastructure development in Imo


Primate of all Nigeria Anglican Church, His Grace, The Most Rev. (Dr.)

Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for all his efforts in ensuring that his government leaves a legacy of durable infrastructure in Imo State.


The Archbishop bared his mind on Sunday in his sermon at the dedication of the newly built Cathedral Church of St. Peter Umuokanne, Ohaji in Ohaji/Egbema local government areas of Imo State.


The Primate who regretted that those in positions of authority are facing challenging times today due to insecurity and other forms of injustices was, however, full of praises for Governor Uzodimma over the latter's policies on strategic infrastructural renewal in Imo.


Ndukuba's words: "As I drove to Orlu yesterday (Saturday), Your Excellency, I saw the road you are doing from Owerri to Orlu. There are also others around the State. God will stand by you and help you do more. This is a very uncertain time and a very challenging time for every leader in the country. God will help you."


He said Governor Uzodimma's projects are people-oriented and that the Governor has continued to interface with stakeholders, pursuing peace vigorously and going about his leadership with the fear of the Lord. "God will grant you peace and God will grant us peace in Nigeria."


In the Primate's sermon which he tagged: Living stones and spiritual temple -  he admonished the congregation to see the Cathedral Church he came to dedicate, as indeed other places of worship in the country,  as the place to run to in times of challenges like we have in Nigeria and other places today.


Ndukuba said that there is no problem God cannot solve for the people if they prayerfully approach him with sincerity of heart, faithfully, obediently, commitedly and with a heart full of gratitude and love.


He not only chided those who have taken it upon themselves to be killing fellow human beings, destroying their homes and places of worship, but also the authorities that have failed to bring such persons to book in the spirit of fairness and justice.


The Primate warned that the wrath of God is near for those who take him and what he is capable of doing for granted.


To the youths of the country, he warned them not to submit themselves to be used for dirty political activities as 2023 approaches, pleading, however, for 

everybody's understanding in this difficulty times.


In his remarks, Governor Uzodimma said he could not agree less with Archbishop Ndukuba that we need prayers in the country and that "God is the only solution to our problems."


The Governor reiterated that he has come to serve Imo people sincerely and with the fear of the Lord and urged them to be patient and supportive of his government, eschewing mayhem and violence. 


"Under my leadership I will do my best to pursue and ensure that we have peace. All l beg of you is to stop all forms of bloodletting and the things that result to violence and join hands with us to develop our State. We have the resources, human and material and what it takes to do so is if only we can put forward our first eleven."


Governor Uzodimma thanked Imo people in general and Ohaji people in particular for the opportunity to be in their midst for the Cathedral Church dedication and used the event to remind them once more that he is one of them.


"Why I attended this dedication personally is to use the opportunity to explain to my brothers and sisters from Ohaji that I am one of them and to advice us to be peaceful and patient and to bear in mind that I will bring development into Ohaji even if it will be the only thing I will do as a governor. Only for you to persevere. We are almost there."


Governor Uzodimma reminded his audience that unemployment is getting to a criminal level and that his government requires a conducive atmosphere to bring development to the people.


He recalled the efforts his government made recently to revamp Adapalm as a going concern with multi-dimensional value chain, noting that if the people sheathe their sword and allow peace to reign in the community,  Adapalm in no time will take more than 35,000 youths off the Labour market.


Governor Uzodimma thanked the Church, particularly members of the Anglican Communion for their support and solicited continued partnership with government in the interest of the society.


Earlier, the Bishop of the Cathedral Church of St Peter Umuokanne Ohaji, Rt. Rev. Chidi Collins Oparaojiaku, thanked Governor Uzodimma for all he did, both in cash and in kind, to ensure that the Church had a memorable dedication.


The dedication attracted many Bishops, serving and retired, from different parts of the country,  top federal and state political office holders, business moguls and traditional rulers of note from Imo State, among others.


Oguwike Nwachuku 

Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor 

February 20, 2022.

“YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IS THE CARDINAL PART OF MY GOVT” UZODIMMA ASSURES IMO YOUTHS

…Doles out 2,700 smart phones and cars at the Hope for Imo Concert

The Imo State Governor, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has re-emphasized that youth empowerment remains a cardinal part of the Shared Prosperity Government.

He made the disclosure while speaking at the Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square Owerri during the Hope for Imo Valentine Concert organised for Imo youths.

While addressing the mammoth crowd of youths at the event, most of whom were students across the State, Governor Uzodimma reassured them that despite the initial distractions posed by the politically contrived insecurity, his government has continued to ensure that the welfare of youths remained a priority.

The Youth-friendly Governor disclosed that among ongoing programmes in motion to provide Imo youth with employment and empowerment opportunities was the recently revamped Adapalm project.

According to Governor Uzodimma, "the rejuvenated Adapalm project will provide 35,000 jobs, the recovered Standard Shoe Industry will provide 7,500 jobs, while the Export Processing Zone Project which took me to Cote d'Ivoire alongside three other State governors from the country will employ over 50,000 youths when fully activated." 

The Hope For Imo Valentine Concert had Musical performances by Mr Flavour, Sister Chinyere Udoma, Nwa Aba, Saro Wiwa and other notable musical stars from within Imo State. The event was attended by prominent Imo citizens such as former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, members of the Federal and State legislature, top government officials and business moguls in the company of the Governor.

The highpoint of the event was the gifts splash by Governor Hope Uzodimma through his Special Adviser on Social Media Influence, Hon. Paschal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. A total of 2,700 Smart phones were gifted to Imo youths selected during the University Campus tour, in addition to 2 cars donated by Geely Automobiles to support the event.

Peer review: AU Rates Nigeria high In Infrastructure, Agric Revolution

The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) says Nigeria recorded tremendous successes in infrastructure development and agricultural revolution during the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).

Princess Gloria Akobundu, Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday.

Akobundu said that the country also recorded successes in humanitarian services and fight against corruption.

The APRM is governance arm that NEPAD established in 2003 by Heads of States and Government of African Union as a unique accountability method for African countries to review each other’s governance.

She said that the country was highly commended at the 31st APR forum on Feb.4.

“The review report was far-reaching and encompassed various segments of the socio-political economy and highlighted the developments recorded since the first peer review in 2008.

“The President has assured that the government will effectively implement the National Programme of Action (NPoA),’’ she said.

Sen. Abba Ali, the Chairman of the Governing Council of the APRM, said the process sought to entrench good governance practices in participating states.

Nnamani, represented by Sen. Adelere Oriolowo, said the National Assembly would give unequivocal support to AUDA-NEPAD in entrenching democracy and promoting good governance for sustainable development.

“The NASS will ensure the domestication of the NEPAD Act through the passage of its draft bill, increased funding and effective partnership in promoting regional integration,’’ he said.

Ali said that being peer reviewed for the second time was a great step toward the growth and development of the country.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and AUDA-NEPAD, Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani, commended President Buhari for his support and commitment in reforming NEPAD to AUDA-NEPAD.

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on AUDA-NEPAD, Mohammed Bago, said the NASS would also support the agency in the implementation of the National Programme of Action (NPoA).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the APRM is an innovative and bold attempt by Africa to improve governance and well-being of all citizens.

The objective of the APRM is to foster the adoption of policies, standards and practices that will lead to political stability, high economic growth, accelerated regional and continental economic integration.

The second peer review came 13 years after the first one which was conducted in 2008. (NAN)

IMO STATE GOVT FLAGS-OFF COVID-19 COMMUNITY MASS VACCINATION CAMPAIGN

In protecting the lives of Imo People from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the Imo State Government has flagged-off the Covid-19 Community Mass Vaccination campaign.

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma during the flag-off ceremony said the capacity of the State Government was first tested by the virus but his administration was not found wanting as it tackled it head-on.

Governor Uzodimma commended Caritas, the Inter-Faith Association, for agreeing to partner with the State Government in working with the National Healthcare Development Agency(NHDA), United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF),  World Health Organisation (WHO), the United States Embassy and other voluntary organisations to ensure that vaccination in Imo State is a success.

In assuring the safety and efficiency of the vaccines, Governor Uzodimma disclosed that he and his wife, the Deputy Governor and the entire Imo State Government cabinet had taken the vaccine and that there was nothing to be afraid of.

The Governor further charged all the traditional rulers to take charge of the process and ensure that their respective communities were vaccinated.

In highlighting the achievements of the Shared Prosperity Government in the health sector, the Governor said the graduation of 105 medical doctors after 11 years; the ongoing rehabilitation of 305 health centers in the INEC wards; the reconstruction of the Imo State Specialist Hospital Umuguma, the mobile clinics for all the local communities amongst others showed the priority his government placed on the health and wellbeing of Ndi Imo.

Speaking earlier, Dr. Prosper-Ohayagha Success, Imo State Commissioner for Health disclosed that health workers and volunteers had been trained at both the State and Local levels to effectively deliver on all aspects of the state response to the vicious pandemic as well as other health related issues.

He further disclosed that the available vaccines were Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca and that anyone could be vaccinated in all the Health Centres at the 27 Local Government Headquarters in the State.

“YOUR VOTERS CARD IS YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO DRIVING GOOD GOVERNANCE”

- Hon. Eric Uwakwe Urges Youths of Bishop’s Court during a Sensitization Programme/Congress.

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Imo State on Youth Affairs, Hon. Eric Uwakwe led a delegation from the Imo Youth Centre to the popular Bishop’s Court, IMSU Back Gate on a congress that serves as one of the choicest platforms for mediating between the students and the Government of the day.

He sensitized the students of the need to have a Permanent Voter’s Card as it is the first step in exercising their franchise during the forthcoming elections and beyond.

He categorically urged every student present to register under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress which is our great party and the driver of shared prosperity and good governance in Imo State.

However, he made them to understand that politics is an activity for us all - big, small, great and average and that as Youths, we are at a vantage position to create the State of our dreams synergizing and partnering with the APC.

“we create real stories when we make real actions in the pursuit for good governance, Get a PVC”, He added

GOV HOPE UZODIMMA SEEKS ADDITIONAL FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP

During his official visit to President Muhammadu Buhari today, Governor Hope Uzodimma briefed Mr President on the progress of work at the Oguta Seaport, a State-owned project being developed in partnership with the Federal Government.

According to Gov. Uzodimma, the detailed engineering has reached an advanced stage having concluded the hydrographical and hydrological studies.

Following the increased water volume at the Nworie River due to the performance of the Ballon Technology Flood control system, which now aggregates and empties flood water from Owerri Metropolis into Nworie River, His Excellency sought the partnership of the Federal Government in building of a Power Generating Plant at Nworie River for electricity supply to Owerri Metropolis and its environs.

Governor Uzodimma also informed the President that his government in collaboration with the Security Agencies, have tremendously controlled the security situation in the State and paved the way for improved economic activities. With newly acquired Armoured Personnel Carriers and other technology-driven gadgets by the State Government, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Security would effectively cover the ten (10) Federal Constituencies in the State and greatly improve the security of lives and properties.

His Excellency, the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma gave assurances of the continued efforts to harness available resources in building productive partnerships with the Federal Government and Private Sector for the development of Imo State and the welfare of her citizenry.

URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT: IMSU JUNCTION FULLY IMPROVED

The Shared Prosperity administration of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has delivered yet another milestone on its robust Urban Renewal drive.

The latest in the series of urban renewal achievements is the Imo State University (IMSU) Junction. The junction which has had a complete structural reconstruction, now has additional features like functional traffic lights and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras for traffic control and management.

These improvements of IMSU junction, in line with the reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery (3R) mandate of Gov. Uzodimma, has transformed the ever-busy and congested IMSU Junction to a free flowing artery, with road users adhering to the new traffic management regime.

This development has been warmly received by residents of the State and is being viewed as a vital step forward in the ongoing work of changing the governance narrative of Imo State.

WORK-IN-PROGRESS: OWERRI - OKIGWE ROAD IN FOCUS

Work advances on the 66km Owerri - Okigwe Road with asphalting ongoing at various sections with a host of others completed. This project of the Shared Prosperity administration of His Excellency, the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, upon completion, would boost the economy of the State Capital and Okigwe Zone in general.

Craneburg Construction Company is keeping to contractual terms of timely completion of the project thereby fast-tracking construction under the current favorable weather conditions.

With quality and durability, the road is built to *stand* the test of time, handling traffic congestion in and ouside of the State from the Okigwe axis. The 3R Government remains committed towards delivering quality infrastructure in the State.

No pensioners invited for verification- Imo Govt


Imo State Government has noted with deep concern the circulation of a fake announcement inviting pensioners to a verification exercise from February 8th to February 18th this year.

The fake announcement was purported to have been signed by me,the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy.

For the avoidance of doubt, Government at no time invited any set of pensioners for any kind of verification whatsoever.

Again at no time did I or any Government official author or authorised any announcement of such.

There is no doubt that this is another cheap blackmail by the opposition to cause confusion among our senior citizens to ultimately embarrass the state government.

If the announcement was genuine and emmanated from me,it would have been aired first by imo broadcasting corporation.

The public, especially the pensioners should disregard the fake announcement as there is no verification of pensioners in the dates indicated.

Government will always use credible media to educate and inform the citizens about its programmes and policies.

Please be guided accordingly.

Hon Declan Emelumba
Hon Commissioner for Information and Strategy

APC RECONCILE PARTIES AHEAD OF THE AMAC ELECTION

In a bid to foster unity and promote peace in the one big family of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the leadership of the party has successfully reconciled and united all their members in the Amac area council ahead of the February 2022 Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma, who Chairs the Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the Abuja Municipal Area Council Election, 2022, mediated the unprecedented reconciliation between the party's aspirants to the office of the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) as well as four councillorship aspirants.

According to the secretary of the campaign council of the Apc this move has not only strengthen the APC ahead of the election billed to hold on saturday but also shows that internal democracy is alive in the party.

GOVERNOR HOPE UZODIMMA COMMISERATE WITH THE PEOPLE OF NJABA LOCAL GOVERNMENT


His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has commiserated with the people of Njaba Local Government over the ugly incident which took place at the council Headquarters while the Traditional Rulers were having meeting.

Speaking after a brief at the Government House, the Governor expressed sadness over the attack, describing it as an expression of wickedness and desecration of secrad stool; promising that his administration would ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.

His Excellency, called on the people of Njaba Local Government to cooperate with relevant authorities in unmasking those behind this ugly atrocity for the Government wouldn't condone this new approach to banditry in Imo State.

'PROTECT PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN YOUR COMMUNITIES' - GOV. UZODIMMA CHARGES THE TRADITIONAL RULERS

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has charged Traditional Rulers in Imo State to take ownership public properties in their respective communities and protect them.

Speaking during the presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificates of Recognition to some Traditional Rulers at Government House, Owerri, the Governor used the opportunity to announce the rehabilitation of healthcare centers in all the 305 INEC wards.

According to the Governor, the rehabilitation is worth N1 billion and will enable Ndi Imo access enhanced healthcare at the grassroots.

Governor Hope Uzodimma also charged the New Ndi Eze against passive interest in the execution of public projects in their respective communities.

In line with the Shared Prosperity Policy of his Administration, Governor Uzodimma announced that he will in few days set up community development centers that will further drive development to the grassroots.

“You are ambassadors of Government, be fair and just with your people “ - Uzodimma urged them.

National Alliance for Bola Tinubu (NABT) Abuja Chapter took another bold step in drumming support for the Jagaban, Bola Ahmed Tinubu presidential ambition. The group met with the President, Abuja Liberation Movement (AILM), Nathaniel Gaza, where they discussed the Bola Tinubu Movement.
The Abuja Coordinator, Adeyemi John took the time out to elaborate on the various possibility Bola Tinubu represents and how those possibilities can be materialized with him in the villa. The meeting ended on a very positive note as we were able to secure the support of Mr Nathaniel Gaza for Bola Tinubu.

NABT Abuja Chapter Media

IMO STATE GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Scheduled radio phone in programme of His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, holds on Saturday, February 5th, 2022. It will be aired simultaneously by all major private and government radio stations in the state. All Imo people wishing to participate in the phone in programme should join this link
http:///SharedProsperity https:///SharedProsperity
Or call the following numbers 07067541076,09043561575 ,08160431611
His Excellency will be glad to take on all questions bothering on his stewardship in the last two years

Signed

Hon Declan Emelumba
Commissioner for Information and Strategy

Drug Free Word Africa campaigns against drug abuse in Imo State

With Imo State ranking high among the states affected by the abuse of drugs and illicit substances in Nigeria, Drug Free World Africa has held a campaign to curb the menace.

The campaign is aimed at saving the lives of our youths and society from the daging effect of of drug abuse. Reaching out to Imo stars and protecting them from sudden death according to Dr Lina Okereke who led the campaign organized by Drug Free World Africa

Dr. Okereke who is the Special Adviser on Health Matters to Imo State Governor is also the Coordinator of Drug Free World Africa, an intercontinental Africa organization with presence in more than five African countries.

Speaking in Owerri during the campaign which saw Youths from Local Government Areas, Communities, Youth Organizations, Students of various Universities institutions and secondary Schools, Professional bodies, Imo health volunteers, members of the press, National Drug law enforcement agency (NDLEA), National Leaders of Nigerian Patriotic Citizens for Democracy & Attitudinal Change (NIPACDAC), marched round the streets and roads of Owerri.

She said that the campaign is both preventive and corrective measures aimed at saving the lives of Imo youths from the devastating effects of drug abuse.

Dr. Lina Okereke highlighted that the only way young people especially, can desist from this act is when they have the right information, adding that having children, youths and adults from all levels of education means they have captured all age brackets of youths in the state who are potential victims of drug abuse.

Speaking during the campaign, Rev. Fr. Dr. Gerald Njoku said that stress, peer pressure are some of the causes of drug abuse.

Rev. Fr. Dr. Gerald Njoku called for the establishment of counseling centers and awareness units in every community. He also called on more organizations to emulate and support Drug Free World Africa, appreciating the efforts of Dr. Lina Okereke in leading the campaign.

Director General of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Mr. Apeh Reuben, who was represented by Dr. Chinyere Aguocha said that drug Abuse is detrimental to the growth and development of Nigeria often encouraging mental disorder, armed robbery, rape, and other social vices.

In a chat with our team, the President of Drug Free World Africa, Engr. Chinagorom Nkaru said that the entire team is working round the clock to achieve a drug free Africa.

She said that drug abuse has caused more havoc in Africa than it used to, calling individuals and groups around the world to come together to save the situation.

“What we are doing is to empower youths and adults with factual information on “Truth About drugs”

“”We create campaign activities and projects that engage youths and make them proud ambassadors of the fight against drug abuse. So far, we have held similar event in several states in Nigeria and we’ll keep expanding across African countries”, Engr. Chinagorom Nkaru added.

The campaign which took place on Wednesday January 26, 2022 also had the Universal Basic Development Center (UBDc) and members of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA present.

Other organizations present are Pharmaceutical Society of Nigerian, MedImo health volunteers, Imo Beauty Queens, NYSC members, Youth Organizations, National Leaders of Nigerian Patriotic Citizens for Democracy & Attitudinal Change (NIPACDAC), and other stakeholders in the fight against abuse of drugs and illicit substances.

IMO STATE GOVT PARTNERS WITH IPAC

In a bid to advance the tenet of Democracy in Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has extended his hand of collaboration with members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) as they paid a courtesy call on him at the Government house, Owerri.

Governor Uzodimma during his address disclosed his stand and commitment to support IPAC in their activities in Imo State that are in line with democratic norms, insisting that their "role is a catalyst to quicken democratic processes in our society."

The Governor further commended them for the peaceful outing in the election of their new State Executive, noting that "it was a testimony that democracy is working in Imo State."

He enjoined them to “Feel free, it is partnership.  There is no election now, what we are doing now is governance and APC cannot do it alone. We need other Political Parties to partner with APC to be able to deliver dividends of democracy to the citizens of Imo State. Everything in life is turn-by-turn. Today it is APC, who knows which political party’s turn it will be tomorrow?"

The team led by their National Deputy Chairman, Barr. Maxwell Ngbudem had come to inform the Governor of the peaceful conduct of IPAC election in Imo State, urging him on the need to use the same template nationally for the survival of democracy in Nigeria.

IMO STATE AT 46: GOV. HOPE UZODIMMA CHANGING THE NARRATIVE OF GOVERNANCE

Imo State was created on February 3, 1976, by General Murtala Muhammed. By August 27, 1991, Abia State was carved out of the old Imo State. Since its creation, sixteen leaders have presided over the affairs of the State either as Military Administrators or Civilian Governors. Of the sixteen, seven were Civilian Governors while nine were Military Administrators.

In the developmental trajectory of Imo State, two Governors remarkably stood out. They are the visionary Sam Mbakwe and the courageous Hope Uzodimma. Dee Sam, as His Excellency Sam Mbakwe was fondly called, inherited little to nothing from the consecutive military administrations that preceded him. But he was able to buildup Imo State from ground-up, leaving behind him a trail of exceptional performance and an enviable legacy for generations to come.

Sen. Hope Uzodimma in the same vein met Imo in ruins, with little to nothing on the ground in credit to the misadventure of governance that the eight years of Sen. Rochas Anayo Okorocha typifies. Sen. Uzodimma has in the last two years began the tortious journey of rebuilding Imo from scratch. He started the process of changing the narratives by initiating the 3R mantra. (TALK ABOUT THE 3R MANTRA) .

Gov. Hope Uzodimma started by getting rid of corruption in the civil service, pension scheme, payroll system and every other sector of the State.

He also busted the State IGR scam, went into massive road constructions, beefing up the security apparatus of the State, upgraded facilities in the health sector and is currently standardizing the education system to make it more future oriented and relevant to the realities of the 21st century.

Governor Uzodimma has also began strategic efforts to industrialize Imo State. (TALK ABOUT THE AGRIC REVOLUTION). These efforts are geared toward empowering Imo’s youth as well as proving jobs and employment for all Imo people.

As Imo State celebrates 46 years of its creation and the unprecedented renewed developmental strides today, we sincerely appreciate our former leaders both the military and civilian governors. Most of all, we celebrate those who served selflessly and were committed to the development of the State above their personal gains.

Most importantly, we are grateful to God almighty for giving us the person of Sen. Hope Uzodimma as our Governor, who like Joshua in the bible, has led us into the 46th anniversary celebration of the creation of Imo State in the year of the shared prosperity as a Man of justice and the people. This signifies that Imo state is back on the path to greatness and prosperity.

We wish the entire Imolites a Happy 46th State Creation Anniversary Celebration and pray that our dear state shall continue to witness shared prosperity in all ramifications.

IMO STATE AT 46: GOV. HOPE UZODIMMA CHANGING THE NARRATIVE OF GOVERNANCE

Imo State was created on February 3, 1976, by General Murtala Muhammed. By August 27, 1991, Abia State was carved out of the old Imo State. Since its creation, sixteen leaders have presided over the affairs of the State either as Military Administrators or Civilian Governors. Of the sixteen, seven were Civilian Governors while nine were Military Administrators.

In the developmental trajectory of Imo State, two Governors remarkably stood out. They are the visionary Sam Mbakwe and the courageous Hope Uzodimma. Dee Sam, as His Excellency Sam Mbakwe was fondly called, inherited little to nothing from the consecutive military administrations that preceded him. But he was able to buildup Imo State from ground-up, leaving behind him a trail of exceptional performance and an enviable legacy for generations to come.

Sen. Hope Uzodimma in the same vein met Imo in ruins, with little to nothing on the ground in credit to the misadventure of governance that the eight years of Sen. Rochas Anayo Okorocha typifies. Sen. Uzodimma has in the last two years began the tortious journey of rebuilding Imo from scratch. He started the process of changing the narratives by initiating the 3R mantra. (TALK ABOUT THE 3R MANTRA) .

Gov. Hope Uzodimma started by getting rid of corruption in the civil service, pension scheme, payroll system and every other sector of the State.

He also busted the State IGR scam, went into massive road constructions, beefing up the security apparatus of the State, upgraded facilities in the health sector and is currently standardizing the education system to make it more future oriented and relevant to the realities of the 21st century.

Governor Uzodimma has also began strategic efforts to industrialize Imo State. (TALK ABOUT THE AGRIC REVOLUTION). These efforts are geared toward empowering Imo’s youth as well as proving jobs and employment for all Imo people.

As Imo State celebrates 46 years of its creation and the unprecedented renewed developmental strides today, we sincerely appreciate our former leaders both the military and civilian governors. Most of all, we celebrate those who served selflessly and were committed to the development of the State above their personal gains.

Most importantly, we are grateful to God almighty for giving us the person of Sen. Hope Uzodimma as our Governor, who like Joshua in the bible, has led us into the 46th anniversary celebration of the creation of Imo State in the year of the shared prosperity as a Man of justice and the people. This signifies that Imo state is back on the path to greatness and prosperity.

We wish the entire Imolites a Happy 46th State Creation Anniversary Celebration and pray that our dear state shall continue to witness shared prosperity in all ramifications.

Government of Imo State

Govt okays N1b for primary healthcare, approves construction of 135km rural roads in Imo LGAs



The government of Imo State has approved the immediate release and disbursement of N1 billion for the rehabilitation of health centres in the 305 electoral wards across the state as part of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s agenda on primary health care.



Also approved is the proposal of the Governor to immediately construct 135 kilometers of rural roads or five kilometers in each of the 27 local government areas of Imo State before the return of the next rainy season.



Rising from the Imo State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 presided over by Governor Uzodimma, the government also hinted that construction work is going on simultaneously on 25 roads in the State.



Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba said: “In an effort to ensure that promises made by this administration are kept, the 3-R administration has simultaneously embarked on the reconstruction of these roads to assuage the worries of Imo people on the situation of road infrastructure.”



He noted that in addition to the roads, the Shared Prosperity Government has also commenced work on the second balloon- technology driven underground tunnel that would evacuate all flood water from World Bank, Amakohia, Akwakuma, etc axis and discharge them at the Nworie River.



Some of the roads crisscrossing the State that are currently getting attention, according to Emelumba include: Naze/Ihiagwa/Obinze road, Naze/Egbu road, Egbu/Toronto junction road, Warehouse/Emmanuel College/Orlu Junction road, Christiana Hospital Egbu Road, Stadium road Mgbidi, Aboh Mbaise-Itu Ezinihitte road, Ulakwo/Umuneke Ngor Okpala road to mention but a few.



The Commissioner also explained that work is progressing speedily on the two flag-ship dual carriage roads of the government - Owerri/Orlu and Owerri/Okigwe.



Flanked by the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Prof. Ginikanwa Nworgu, Commissioner for Works, Barr. Ralph Nwosu, Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Barr. Kezie Ogaziechi and the Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachuku, Emelumba said Council emphasized that the construction of five kilometer roads in every Local Government of the State should be completed before the commencement of the rainy season.



On the approval, immediate release and disbursement of N1 billion for the renovation of primary health centres in the 305 INEC wards of the State, the Commissioner for Information said a Committee was set up to take up the responsibility, noting that, “this no doubt is not a small achievement.”



Emelumba also explained that Council commended Governor Uzodimma for emerging the Focal Person for the Special Agricultural Processing Zone (SAPZ) designed to trigger industrialization from the Agric sector by the Federal Government.



“That is why he travelled to Cote d’ Iviore recently, leading other Governors and stakeholders involved in the project, as Imo is one of the seven states for the pilot project that will be launched later this month in Abuja.”



Besides, he said Council also congratulated Governor Uzodimma on the conferment of the title of “Onye Ndu Ndigbo I,” an honour done him by His Imperial Majesty, the Enyi of Aba, Eze I. A. Ikonne, who recently celebrated his 93rd birthday in Aba, Abia State.



“This is in recognition of the efforts of His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma towards creating a Pan-Nigeria outlook as the title is coming from no mean person than His Imperial Majesty, the Enyi of Aba, Eze I. A. Ikonne.”



Oguwike Nwachuku

Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to Governor

February 3, 2022.

The Abuja Chapter of The National Alliance For Bola Tinubu (NABT) under the leadership of Adeyemi John, accompanied by the Chapter Mobilization Director and Director of Media and Publicity made an executive visit to Ambassador Isaac David, the Special Adviser to the FCT Minister on Youth Matters. The meeting agenda revolved around the support and mobilization for the presidential aspiration of Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Ambassador David who is also the Executive Director of Abuja Original Inhabitants Youths Empowerment Organization (AOIYEO) gave his full support for the movement.


*NABT Abuja Chapter*

Alaafin Endorse Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has endorsed the presidential aspiration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The monarch made this known in a viral video, In the video, the monarch said: “When people believe it could not be done, he did it. Look at Lagos, the programmes he formulated, followed by successive governments, Lagos today is one of the best city in Africa, if not in the world. This is coming from a brain of a single person.

JAGABAN WROTE and I share:

"Some people get easily angry whenever they see me being insulted. I think that is childish. I'm a politician and it is my right to be insulted. It is my right to be called names, it is my right to get bad wishes from whoever I outrun in the polity. Politics, sometimes, is a bully game, don't get distracted, keep your eyes on the ball. It is a game of number but equally important, a game of common sense with sole aim of improving people's lives with right policies. Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he punched you once, he ran away, he made you angry so much that you lose your focus and balance, then he would hit you hard..Those who must beat him must never be angry or lose focus while fighting, keep your strategy to yourself....win some, lose some, that's politics but you must strive to win all but you can never win all.....

"As for insults and abuse, I have received uncountable insults since I joined politics. You can see where I am today politically. I'm a product of insults, left right and centre, that's my food and medicine. I'm not complaining, keep it up...."

~ Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Dist Senator Rochas Okorocha, Representing Imo West Senatorial District, NASS Complex, Abuja.

Sir, OPEN LETTER TO YOU AS EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN CONTESTING FOR PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA.

We are appaled by your shamless poise to contest for the president of Nigeria after your abysmal reign as governor of imo state.

Your boldness amist your infamous tenure in Imo state was characterised by nepotism, looting of public funds, poor infrastructural development, fraudulent conversion of government and privately owned property, and general abuse of office to which you have been indicted by the report of 2 independent judicial panel of inquiries set up by the people you governed for 8 years.

You were caught on tape boasting in your native language that even the state government and your political enemies do not have the kind of money you have at your disposal.

We ask, sir, as a governor, your were not to engage in any profit venture while in office, how then did amass the kind of wealth you boast to have? ......

Here comes the answer...from looting of the resources and wealth of imo state government from 2011-2019 as follows,

1. Misappropriation of Erosion control fund for imo state, particularly for your kinsmen Urualla, in ideato North LGA of the state ravaged and separated from the world by huge Gully erosion totaling #4 billion naira.

2. Ecological fund for other erosion control programs in imo state of about #25 billion naira.

3. Imo state share of Paris club refund totaling #120 billion naira.

4. Imo state share of Excess crude account of about #100 billion naira.

5. Federal government bailout fund for payment of salaries and pension in imo state #100 billion

6. Revenue as oil producing state from 2011-2019 #360 billion

7. Local government fund from 2011-2019 totaling #233.3 billion naira.
And so much others which were not accounted for either in cash at the bank or feasible project on ground anywhere in imo state except your massive estate at a location called spilbat, Amakohia in Owerri, Imo State.


In your nepotistic tendencies, your failure to install your son in law as your successor saw the fulfilment of your promise to make imo state ungovernable by your conversion of the state security network , Imo security network (ISN) to Eastern Security Network (ESN) armed them with state sponsored pump action guns and unleashed unimaginable terror on your people, with record deaths,arson ,cannibalism and killing of traditional rulers who are opposed to your excesses. We hear and join in the call for your prosecution by anti corruption agencies to with EFCC and ICPC. With these allegations, we do not think you are worthy to bear the trust burden of Nigerians to be the president.

Your declaration to contest the presidential elections in Nigeria is a show of crass hypocrisy and mockery of democracy at the highest order. We humbly advise you to sheath this agenda and devoted time to purge your sins with the anti graft agencies and till then rest.

Yours truly, Ikedi ofoegbu.

*OPEN LETTER TO IGP ALKALI BABA OVER PLANNED OBSCENE PRESS CONFERENCE BY SENATOR ETHELBERT OKOROCHA*

Mr. IGP,

We write on behalf of 10year old Somtochukwu Ibeanusi, Laz Anyanwu, Ugonna Ozurigbo, Emeka Ihekwoaba and all others marthyred during the Ethelbert Okorocha regime to ask you to stop an obscenity scheduled to hold this morning at the International Conference Centre, Abuja at least for the sake of public decency if nothing else.

Mr. Okorocha is billled to address a World Press Conference by 10 o'clock today. As usual, Sir, he will put on a show. He will talk big, he will pretend to be pious, to be burderned by the state of the land. He will repeat all manner of platitudes and even invoke a new catchphrase, buzzword or mantra. But he is fake.

Asides being a fake man, he has weighty allegations on his neck that he has failed to discharge. As we write, his ill-acquired estates in Imo, having been so identified by a competent judicial panel of enquiry, are being seized one by one and restituted to their rightful owners. These ill-acquired estates include contiguous hectares of real estate in choice locations, universities, communual ancestral lands, public facilities, markets, luxury apartments, machinery, factory equipment and others too numerous to state here.

Sir, is it not a brutal irony that while Mr Okorocha has imported cronies to the ICC Abuja to cheer him on, a similar 'Imo International Conference Centre, IICC' which he built under his watch as governor collapsed into itself right before his very eyes? Most wretchedly, this is the state of nearly all public infrastructure built under the Okorocha regime. This is criminal breach of trust of the worst kind, Sir. Having run Imo ragged, he wants to do same to Nigeria? That's impossible.

Sir, it deserves repeating that Mr. Okorocha is a fake man. He knows full well that pigs will fly before he will ever become president of Nigeria. His real intention therefore is to join the presidential and negotiate his way out of prosecution. If this happens, posterity will never forgive us. The blood of all those martyred by his acts and ommissions will haunt us.

This is why we humbly request, dear IGP, that you disperse this provocative gathering as allowing it will mean that you have endorsed the most menacing affront on the sensibilities of Imo people, and Nigerians in general.

The only press conference Okorocha qualifies to give is one in which he is on his knees offering atonement for his innumerable iniquities against Ndi Imo.

May God help you, Sir.

Yours sincerely,

For: Global Association of Concerned Imo Youths (GACIY)
Collins Ughalaa KSC,
Convener.
January 31, 2022.

NOTICE TO NIGERIANS TO BE WEARY OF ROCHAS


We, DEMOCRACY ADVOCATES in Nigeria, particularly, the Imo State chapter, writes to inform you, fellow Nigerians of the true personality of the person of Rochas Okorocha as highly incompetent to be President of Federal Republic of Nigeria and use this medium to call on fellow country men, to ignore his call for support.

He is the biblical BARABBAS of our time. Let's add our voice to the call for his prosecution, for fraudulent misappropriation of public fund and abuse of office as governor Imo State.
Other grounds for this protest are;

A. To inform Nigerians that he looted Imo treasury as governor.

B. That he is using his position to insult and fight the current government in his state of Imo with the aim to distract the government from bringing Democratic dividends to imolites.

C. He is using the stolen wealth of Imo people to fight, kill imolites and cause violence and instability in the state.

D. He is not a statesman and lacks capacity to be president.

E. Fraudulent conversion of public property to private use.

F. Misappropriation of fund for erosion control by FG for his kinsmen at Urualla, ideato North, currently ravaged by Gully erosion.

G. Sponsorship of Terrorism and cannibalism in Imo state. Etc.

H. It is estimated that he misappropriated between #450 billion naira from Imo treasury which he is using to run campaign for his presidential ambition.

I. The leopard never changes its spots, he will run Nigeria the same way he ran imo state by acquisition of government properties and sharing same with his family and cronies.

J . For 8years as governor, Imo state, he did not account for payment for the share of oil allocation to Imo state and ecological fund of over 250 billion naira.

K. He looted the share of Imo state from the excess crude account, the Paris club refund for Imo state and bailout fund from federal government for payment of salaries and pension of over #150 billion naira, which remained unaccounted for till date.

L. If given the opportunity, he will introduce LOOTOCRACY of unimaginable scale in Nigeria .

We are using this medium to call on Nigerians to ignore his call for vote and join in the call for the inspector General of Police to parade and Prosecute those criminals and confessed sponsors of violence in imo state forthwith.

Let's also call on the anti corruption agencies to with;the Icpc and EFCC to Prosecute Rochas Okorocha for corruption, abuse of office and fraudulent misappropriation of collective heritage of Imo citizens.
Let charity begin at home.

Ezeani mmuoneke (Coordinator)

COMRADE ERIC UWAKWE RESTORES PEACE IN IMO STATE UNIVERSITY ALLIANCES; REVERSED HIKED TRANSPORT FARE, REVEALS SENATOR HOPE UZODIMMA'S PLANS TO REHABILITATE THE ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE ALLIANCES.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Affairs, Comrade Eric Uwakwe, yesterday upon receiving the complain of the students of Imo State University through their alliance presidents regarding the 100% increase in transportation fare by bus operators, swung into action to ensure the matter does not escalate into riot and unrest as both parties were fuming with adamant anger.

Comrade Eric Uwakwe, accompanied by the Imo State Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW Comrade Samuel Ude and the President of the various alliances held a critical meeting with the parties and had an on the spot assessment of the complain by visiting the routes plied by the bus drivers.

It was discovered that the distance covered by the bus drivers is so short that it does not deserve to be hiked from #50 to #100. They also discovered that there was no reasonable reason warranting the obnoxious hike in transport fare.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Affairs and the Imo State Chairman of NURTW therefore ordered that the fare should return to status quo ante with immediate effect.

The Special Adviser also used the opportunity to announce to the students community that the Executive Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has concluded plans to install street lights along the streets of the various alliances so as to curb insecurity, crimes and criminality and also make the roads motorable.

The entire Student Community were highly exhilarated by the actions and words of Comrade Eric Uwakwe. They thanked most especially the Executive Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for his love and concern for the plights of the students of IMSU and assured him that the entire alliances will stop at nothing to fully support the Government of Senator Hope Uzodimma.

- Media Team,
Office of the Governor on Youth Affairs.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH; GROUP WARNS ROCHAS OKOROCHA

Owelle stop sponsoring insecurity in Imo State just because your in-law is not the Governor. The continuous sponsorship of unrest against Imolites with their commonwealth stolen by you, is as callous as a demonic practice. No matter how hard you try, you cannot wriggle away from the complicity.

The over 3,600 pump action rifles and 235 Sienna can purchase to empower your security unit during your tenure in office as the Governor, remains unaccounted and these are the tools used by your demonic agents to unleash unrest on Imolites.

It's high time Imolites rise in their numbers, under one voice and condemn in totality, Owelle's sponsorship of insecurity in Imo. Ndi Imo must demand for the prosecution of Owelle, let him be held accountable for his involvement in the insecurity ravaging the State.

With numerous criminal camps discovered at various sites in Imo West, a Senatorial District represented by Owelle, the senator has not come up against it because he has a hand in It. During his days in office, Owelle Recruited Roderick Jordan for the training of his bandist at various camps located at Ihube in Okigwe, Ezinihite Mbaise, Ngor Okpala, Amuzi Obowo and Arondi Izuogu forests.

We are therefor, calling on various security agencies to interrogate and prosecute Owelle and his cohorts with respect to his involvement in the insecurity in Imo State.

Ndi Imo, rise now.

Signed: Barr. Clifford Odionyema
Convener, Imo must speak group

BREAKING: Finally APC Officially Zones 2023 Presidential Ticket.

The Chairman, APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, His Exc. Mai Mala Buni, Governor of Yobe State has announced the Party zoning arrangement ahead of 2023 general elections.

Governor Buni who chaired the National Working Committee – NWC presented the zoning of the 2023 Presidential ticket, the Leadership of the National Assembly and the Leadership of the Party as follows:

President – (South)
Vice President – (North)
Senate President – (South)
Deputy Senate President – (North)
House of Reps Speaker – (North)
House of Reps Deputy Speaker – (South).

APC National Working Committee zoning:
National Chairman – (North)
National Secretary – (South)
National Treasurer – (South)
Financial Secretary – (North)
Legal Officer – (North)
Welfare Officer – (South)
Auditor – (North)
National Youth Leader – (South)
National Woman Leader – (South)
Publicity Secretary – (South)
Persons With Disability PWD Leader – (South)

2ND YEAR IN OFFICE

FOCUS POINT: HEALTH

The Governor Hope Uzodimma led administration from 2020 to date has tremendously improved the quality of health services rendered in the State. This was achieved by constructing and upgrading health facilities, introducing nsurance policies and providing essential medical equipment for the health sector.

Details of Gov. Uzodimma's accomplishments in the health sector are as follow;

The Governor Hope Uzodimma led administration launched 10 mobile clinic to provide free acute medical care to the rural areas.

They offer health support services like health awareness promotion, family planning, essential obstetric care, immunization, cold chain, disease surveillance, food and nutrition programme and malaria elimination programme.

The Governor Hope Uzodimma led administration strengthened the State's primary health care system by rehabilitating and upgrading the Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu. The hospital is now equipped with the first ever State owned Molecular biology laboratory in South East Region of Nigeria.

The Governor Hope Uzodimma led administration completed the renovation of the General Hospital, Umuguma.

In response to the global COVID 19 pandemic the Imo state government established six cases management centers for COVID 19 and also setup a COVID 19 testing laboratory.

To help combat COVID 19 in Imo State, the government provided 27 ambulances to the 27 Local Government Areaa in Imo State.

The government fumigated all public places with the aim to combat COVID-19 pandemic.The frontal efforts deployed in managing the pandemic accounts for why Imo State has one of the lowest prevalent cases of the virus.

In November 2020 the Gov. Uzodimma led nadministration launched the Imo State civil service primary healthcare Center to attend to the health needs of civil servants in Imo State

The State government has also began the renovation of 305 primary healthcare centres across the 305 wards in Imo State.