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Rochas Anayo Okorocha LEFT DEATH TRAPS FOR IMOLITES

Sen. Rochas Okorocha, made it clear that Imo State usually experiences acidic rain, that was why he couldn't account for one standard road constructed by him in Imo State in his 8yrs maladministration.

In other words, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha said that, good contractors don't construct roads during the rainy season, that was why he flagged off roads contract by December, after 8month in office.

Now, the e-rats of these two unfortunate administrations are wailing, calling on Gov. Hope Uzodimma without any atom of respect, to transform Imo State to either London or America within his under one year administration.

Bellow �� are the roads constructed by Sen. Rochas Okorocha, commissioned by him, and got spoilt within six months.

Devil is not an invisible being, but a visible human who lives amongst us!

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IMO STATE YOUTHS today prayed for peace and unity in Nigeria ahead of the ongoing #EndSARS protest all over Nigeria including Abuja.

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GOV. UZODIMMA HONORED AS THE SDG GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR AS HE MET WITH DELEGATES OF INTERNATIONAL WORLD PEACE ADVOCATES

The Shared Prosperity Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma met with delegates of the International World Peace Advocates.

Due to the need to capture and Eye-mark the face of His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the International World Peace Advocates moved to Imo State to meet with the SDG Governor of the year.

Gov. Uzodimma appreciated God Almighty and commended the International World Peace Advocates for finding him worthy of the Honor.

He also assured them that the Shared Prosperity Administration is committed to the values and mission of the Sustainable Development Goals by improving and impacting positively in the lives of the less privileged.

Gov. Uzodimma also urged the United Nations to see the sustenance of SDG as Africa is a major benefactor. He furthered reassured that Imo State Government will continue to support the partnership of SDG in the State.

Earlier, His Excellency, Ambassador Pa Stancy from Denmark, the president of the International World Peace Advocates, stated that their choice of the honor was the Development projects like Refinery built in Imo State and many other Senator Hope Uzodimma started up in few months of his Administration.

"Shared Prosperity requires shared responsibilty"

His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma has toured the Walter Smith Modular Refinery, located in Ohaji Egbema, Imo State. In the company of the Governor was Nigeria's Information Minister, ALH. Lai Mohammed.

The Governor at the tour, commended the high level of skills deployed at the Refinery, stating that the local content act has become a success story.

He further expressed joy that soon crude oil will be refined in the state, positing that the development will impact positively on the economy of Imo State as well as empower the people.

On his part, the Minister of Information, National Orientation, culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated that the Walter Smith Modular Refinery is a good example of reintegration of resources as it will reduce exportation and stabilize the economy.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed also stated that by 13th October, 2020, the Refinery will be producing 5000 barrels of oil as well as produce 5 major oil products.

Abdul Razaq Isah, Chairman of Walter Smith Modular Refinery stated that the essence of the Modular Refinery project is to enhance energy, security and Cordination for the Nation.

Gov. Uzodimma: Innoson to Move Frontiers in Manufacturing of Autos in Imo state through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Ononuju

The leading auto-manufacturer in Africa and CEO of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Engr. Dr. Innocent Chukwuma have reiterated his comittment and zeal to partner with shared Prosperity Govt of Sen. Hope Uzodimma in establishing an auto-manufacturing plant in the state.

The auto manufacturer was in Imo to cement the agreement with the Government of Imo state ably led by Sen. Hope Uzodimma through Commerce and Industry Commissioner, Barr. Kingsley Ononuju with his drive geared towards creating employment, raising IGR and making Imo industrial / buisness destination in South-East and Nigeria.

Apart from floating manufacturing plant in Imo state, Innoson also partnering with Imo state Govt to float 300 cab to enhance the ease of transportation of commuters in the state. This will also enhance job creation and engage the youths meaningfully.

Just like in other developing countries, Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has a huge potential to grow and compete with many of its counterparts in most emerging and advanced economies. The sector is made up of 77 various sub sectors/ industries from automobile to food, down to plastics. These are ordinarily expected to boost economic growth.

Since the inception of this administration, Gov. Hope Uzodimma have never left any stone unturned in encouraging and attracting potential investors into the state, as Imo is now declared safe Haven to invest by prosperity preaching governor which will invariably provide job opportunity, create wealth, empower the masses and Increase the GDP of the state.

Ononuju while responding to media crew stated "

India, china etc did not become the eyes of auto industry over night. The private sector in India took a bold step to patronize India based product. The boom in local patronage helped their local industries to grow and improve on their products and services. This gave them confidence to export their products. In January 2020, India accounted for approx. 55% market share of the US$ 185-190 billion global buisness services.

Why cant we replicate same in Nigeria. Just like other nations, They looked inward, engineered their own products, patronized their own products, perfected them and are now selling same to the world. We can do so in Nigeria. The Foreigner's (Koreans, Asians, Indians are not more intelligent than Nigerians. To promote local content have always been the mind of Sen. Hope Uzodimma,
who has toed the path of progressive-minded individuals and institutions like Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State who when the rest of us were in a seizure of self-doubt paid upfront for Innoson vehicles to be used by Anambra state government officials.

Ononuju used this medium to commend His Excellency Sen. Hope Uzodimma for purchasing and donating numerous fleets of Innoson auto to cushion numerous challenges bedevilling the health sector and fight against insecurity in the state. This helped in improving the security architecture of the state and improved health/service delivery to the masses he concluded.

Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari reiterated his passion in promoting local content and growing the economy through the Buy Nigeria initiative. The wise thing is for our leaders to key into the Buhari vision. It is a worthy cause full of emulation by other sister states.

At this point, I think Imo has taken a great leap forward in part of prosperity, on this, I take a bow.

Mazi Obioma Nnadozie Is the Personal Assistant on New Media & Publicity to Honourable
Commissioner of Commerce/Industry Imo State.

Local Content: Gov Uzodimma deserves an award - Innoson.

...Reveals why he's building a new factory in Imo State.

Chairman of Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing Company, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, has commended the Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodinma for his unwavering support and patronage of made in Nigeria products, stressing that he deserved an award.

This is even as the founder of the foremost automaker in Nigeria revealed that he's building a new factory in Imo state in partnership with foreign companies.
Chukwuma, in an exclusive interview without-East 's Nnamdi Ojiego at his Nnewi factory, lamented that he would have no problems if all the South East governors were like Gov Uzodinma.

"Well, I will say that they are doing their best and even the Federal Government is doing its best in patronizing us. However, if all the South-East governors are like that of Imo, then, we don’t have problems.

" The present governor is number one in implementing the local content deserves an award for that. Go to Imo, all the vehicles they are using are made in Nigeria. So Imo has got somebody in the governor who knows what’s good to do and we appreciate him for that", he stated.

Speaking on ultra-modern in Imo, the industrialist disclosed that he's partnered with foreign company to build ultra modern vehicles manufacturing company in the state.

"I’m going to open a new factory in Imo in partnership with foreign companies. I believe the partnership will help us to develop motor manufacturing on a bigger scale in Nigeria."

Asked if Imo state government was supporting him in the factory project, Chukwuma said;,"Yes, Imo State government has indicated interest and they are supporting us. So, with my foreign partners, we will work together and develop it there."

~Ojiego Nnamdi Omeudo (Vanguard Newspapers).

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ROYAL EASTERN JEWELERS SET TO INVEST IN IMO STATE

Gov. Hope Uzodimma, from inception of his government, have encouraged and assured the private sectors and Investors (esp. Igbo Extraction) for ease of doing buisness in the state by providing a secured environment for their take-off under his watch and prompt involvement of Industrialist in job creation, economic stimulation and enhancement of IGR for the state.

The latest of the investors are The Association of Royal Eastern Traders (ARET) Lagos Nigeria who paid courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Hon. Barr Kingsley Ononuju (Ekwedashike).

According to the President of ARET Chief Innocent Emeka Eletanya, they came to show solidarity to the Governor of Imo, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma for the mandate given to investment owners to invest in Imo state.

They appealed to Gov Uzodimma to intervene in their case to enable them complete the Association Ultra-modern Market for Jewelers and General Goods at Irete, Owerri Imo state.

The ebullient Commerce and Industry Commissioner Barr Ononuju who received their audience emphasized the need for our brothers, who are captains of Industries, on the need to invest at home (aku ruo ulo) as mandated by the shared Prosperity Government in it's agenda of Rehabilitation Reconstruction and Recovery. He thanked them for coming through and assured them that the state Government will leave no stone unturned to address their plight.

The entourage on the auspicious visit includes Chief Innocent Emeka Eletanya (ARET PRESIDENT), Mr. Mgbokwere Charles .I (General Secretary ARET), Barr. Philip O. Nwaogu (ARET Legal Adviser) and Elder Oguike Chukwudi John.

GOV. UZODIMMA AT THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE OF UCHE OGBUAGU 48TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

Imo State Governor, Senator Uzodimma graced the Thanksgiving church service of the Imo House of Assembly majority leader, Hon. Uche Ogbuagu as he thanks God for his 48th Birthday Anniversary.

Present at the event are Deputy Governor, Prof. Placid Njoku, Chief of Staff, Barr. Anyaehie, SSG, Hon. Cosmos Iwu, SA to the Governor on New and Electronic Media, Mrs. Nneamaka Okafor.

Imo House Members present were: Imo House of Assembly Speaker Hon. Chiji Collins, Deputy Speaker, Hon. Chyna Iwuanyanwu, and other House Members.

IMO PDP GRIEFS OVER ROAD COMMISSIONING

My friend Ogu Bundu is pained. Unlike Ihedioha who couldn't pull through a kilometer of road in 7 months, Governor Hope Uzodimma is daring the odds in a less travelled path, surmounting the limits of their expectations.

I really do not define opposition in the character and style of an Ihedioha who teaches his proteges, like Ogu Bundu, to become impervious to facts and truth.

People who claim that "Imo must be Rebuilt" are suddenly pained that Governor Hope Uzodimma is commissioning roads within the State capital. This leaves one wondering the quality of their intentions towards Imolites.

This is witchcraft laced with greed. If not, tell me how any one would barefacedly oppose good works done for public good. Ihedioha is a man at war with his past. A past that he could not pacify in his 7months of second chance. How he now expects Imolites to perpetually mourn his personal undoing is another lesson in foolhardiness.

Congratulations ndi Imo. A thousand Ogu Bundu and his fellow Mbutu Social Club journeymen cannot derail the prosperity of our land.

When they go low, we go up.

- Mazi Ejimofor Opara
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GOV. UZODIMMA COMMISSIONS NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ROADS IN OWERRI MUNICIPALITY

In furtherance to State Government's commitment to her Urban Renewal Policy, today, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma officially commissioned the newly reconstructed roads in Owerri Municipality.

The roads included:-

1.) Douglas road.

2.) Oparanozie/Edede/Amaigbo street roads.

3.) Thomas More, JP Ajaelu & Gozie Nwachukwu road.

4.) Assumpta - Owerri/Port Harcourt road/Ibari Ogwa.(4.5km dual carriage way, completed)

5.) Archdeacon Dennis road, Aladinma.

6.) Lake Nwaebere - Aladinma Ring Roads.

The Governor while commissioning these roads stated that his administration is committted towards giving Imo people good and quality road across the State adding that the government is determined to reposition and redefine the state of Imo roads for ease of doing businesses and other economic benefits accruing therein.

The Governor upon commissioning of Thomas-More and it's adjoining roads, made a brief stop at Saint.Thomas More Catholic Church new Owerri, where he was received and blessed by Monsignor Anthony Njoku for remembering the road, thus, giving it a new facelift.

The Governor also used the opportunity to inspect MCC/Urratta road, Dick-Tiger road, Relief Market road and Dick-Tiger balloon technology drainage site to ascertain the level of construction & progress made so far at the sites, while calling on the contractors to redouble their efforts for timely completion.

The Works Commissioner in an interview with newsmen briefly after the roads commissioning maintained that, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma is desirous in giving Ndi-Imo efficient and result oriented leadership driven on shared prosperity.

He further called to Imolites to give support to the government in realization of her Reconstruction Rehabilitation and Recovery Agenda and assured that in no distant time that rural roads and other critical areas of roads despair will receive it's deserved attention, he added.

The event featured very senior political appiontees and members of the expanded EXCO of the government amongst other notable personalities.

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Ogwa Unity Forum (OUF) visits Ononuju.

By Mazi Obioma Nnadozie

The Ogwa Unity Forum (OUF), an apex Socio-Culltural Development Oriented Organization chaired by Chief Engr. Emeka Ekeanyanwu, unbehalf of it's administrator Mr. Patterson Onuegbu paid a scheduled courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon Barr. Kingsley Ononuju (Ekwedashike) at state secretariet Owerri.

The courtesy call was in tandem with the shared Prosperity mantra of his Excellency Sen. Hope Uzodimma and his Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery agenda, in partnership with the Commissioner to bring succor and development to Ogwa clan.

In their speech, " we are here in representative capacity of Ogwa people to explore ways we can assist you where possible to serve the government credibly. We need your support in the development of our community in any ways you can. We no longer want to be left out in scheme of things. Our people have suffered untold hardship in the hands of past administrations which we can no longer cope with. We ask for government intervention in road & school rehabilitation, youth employment government presence and economic empowerment in our clan.

The OUF applauded the achievements of their kinsman Ononuju for his laudable project and developmental strides and contributions, elevating the government especially in human capital development within short period in office.

In Ononuju response, thanked his kinsmen for this August meeting and he reiterated Government commitments to leaverage the sufferings of the masses which made His Excellency Sen. Hope Uzodimma to appoint capable hands to assist in running the government. He implored in them for active participation and support to shared prosperity government which will bring succor to Ogwa people.

In his words " if you support Governor Hope Uzodimma, invariably you have supported me and inturn your dreams and aspiration partaining to Ogwa clan will be met.

The visit was well attended by Engr. Ekeanyanwu, Rev Chima Nworie, Nwanguma Kenneth Chukwuka, Sir Chris Okoroegbe Anayo, Afam Echi, Everest Ezihe and Ngozi Ejimmadu.

Onwa ndi Imo carry go

Gov Uzodimma Appoints Bishop Lucious Ugorji, the Catholic Bishop of Umuahia Diocese as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Board of Governing body of Imo State University Owerri

Other members includes:

Chief Leo Stan Ekeh - Member
Chief Tony Ezenna - Member
Sir Lewis Ezeigwe - Member
Chief Ernest Nwapa - Member
Ven. Prof. Chinedu Nebo - Member
Mrs. Victoria Adaku Ekezie - Member

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Rt. Hon. Amarachi Chyna Iwuanyanwu (Deputy speaker Imo State House of Assembly gifts his Campaign D.G Chief Paul Duru (Ochiri Ozuo) Brand New Toyota sequoia Jeep at DSP'S Lodge

The ebullient Deputy speaker and member representing Nwangele.LGA at Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Amara Iwuanyanwu today gifts his beloved Director General during 2019 general election, Chief Paul Duru (Ochiri Ozuo) a Sequoia Jeep.

The recipient who was full of joy for such August surprise thanked Rt Hon Amara for living up to the expectation of the masses who voted him into office.

The presentation was done in the presence of the Special Adviser to Governor on Political matters, Hon Chief Batos Nwadike (Oyi of Igbo Land) and fmr member representing Nwangele state constituency, Rt Hon Amaechi Nwoha.

Few weeks ago, Mr Ugochukwu Onuoha and Mr Obinna Eze (Obiclass) were rewarded with brand new SUVs, this truely shows you the benevolence of Mr Capacity (as fondly called).

Recall that Rt Hon. Amarachi Iwuanyanwu presented Covid 19 relief materials both in food and cash to his Constituents at the peak of the pandemic.

Recently, the Deputy speaker also inuagurated the sinking of over 11 boreholes across different communities in His constituency.

Truely Capacity cares.........

Mazi Obioma Nnadozie writes from Nwangele LGA.

This is the popular owerri - portharcourt road abandoned by Rochas and Ihedioha administration.

Today these roads wear a new look.

Who said Hope Uzodimma is not going for 2nd tenure, him father .

Uzodimma all the way

Public safety of traders is sacred - Ononuju.

Public safety is sacrosanct for a successful & thriving system in the world, this prompted the Public safety expert Hon Ugochukwu Nzekwe to pay courtesy visit to the Commerce and industry expert, Hon Barr Kingsley Ononuju at the state secretariet complex today.

Nzekwe who was accompanied on the visit alongside Hon Paschal O. Nnanna (Director Admin/Public Safety reiterated their commitment for effective public safety in Imo state.

They asked for synergy between Public Safety Dept and Ministry of commerce and Industry to enhance measures for traders & consumers safety in market places in case of disaster occurrence.

Hon Nzekwe in his words " We need to collaborate during this time of pandemic, make sure all Covid 19 protocols are obeyed & I will be grateful to work with you to enlighten the market leaders on public safety measures

While outlining his purpose of visit, he posited that awareness campaign in Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe market will kick off soon and asked for partnership with his ministry.

Ononuju in response, thanked the S.A on this auspicious august visit and assured him of healthy synergy to enlighten the market users & to mitigate the spread of Covid 19 and corresponding Infectious & contagious diseases in the society.

While narrating his success in ameliorating the high scourge of Covid 19 pandemic, in his words - I have enlightened the Market masters never to allow any trader or buyer to enter the market without use of nose mask, cos' their life is sacred. My ministry which am the Overseer bought masks, hand sanitizers which where donated to markets and charged the market masters to enlighten their members so as to reduce the spread of this ravaging virus.

Ononuju urged the Public Safety expert to carry out public safety awareness campaign on radio station, as this will go along way to inform the people and combat this unseen enemy.

Hon Nzekwe was accompanied on the visit by Nwanegbo Chibuzor Vitus, Odinaka Ejemba, Orjiakor Nnaemeka (ADC) and Anukwa Precious.

Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Barr Kingsley Ononuju partners with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) CEO Engr. Innocent Chukwuma, for Industrialization of Imo state.

With the lead by the shared prosperity Govt of Sen. Hope Uzodimma given for the immediate take-off of Industrialization of Imo state to be the doyen of commercial hub of Nigeria and West Africa, to this end, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Barr. Kingsley Ononuju entered into partnership with Innoson motors for full scale Industrialization of Imo state.

This inclusive partnership will encourage the inflow of industrialist across Nigeria to invest in Imo state and inturn create job for over 300-500 Imo youths (skilled and unskilled) and Improve the Internally generated revenue for the state government to be used for provision of infrastructural facilities for all and sundry.

According to Ononuju, we (as Igbos) need to build a strong economic base in South-East and especially in Imo state. I come in the name of his Excellency Gov. Hope Uzodimma who has given a lead for full large scale commercialization in Imo state, and as a step down transformer for this government, I'm hell-bent in harnessing the potentials and improving Imo state economy.

Engr. Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, the CEO of IVM who was elated with the magnanimous hand of fellowership extended to invest in the soil of Imo state by Gov. Hope Uzodimma through his Commerce and Industry Commissioner, Hon. Barr. Kingsley Ononuju, assured him of prompt participation and involvement in industrialization of Imo state.

Recall that Gov. Hope Uzodimma, from inception of his government, have encouraged and assured the private sector for ease of doing buisness in the state by providing a secured environment for their take-off under his watch and prompt involvement of Industrialist in job creation, economic stimulation and enhancement of IGR for the state.

IVM, popularly known as Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd is an indigenous Nigerian automobile and bus manufacturing company. It was founded by Innocent Chukwuma Nwala, and runs a plant in Nnewi, Anambra state. Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing is nicknamed Pride Of African Road with over 70% of the car parts are produced locally, while the rest is sourced from Japan, China, and Germany.

Ononuju was accompanied on the visit alongside Barr. Ndukwe O. Ndukwe, Barr. P.O Uwa and other staffs of the ministry.

IMO STATE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Invest Imo Programme coming soon. ........... Ononuju

The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Barr. Kingsley Ononuju today engaged concerned Imo citizens in an interactive session at Radio House in Owerri on his achievements, plans and programmes of his ministry.

Ononuju is his speech portrayed that Commerce and Industry is among the hub for sustainable economic growth and revenue generation in the state & this is the key driving force for growth and advancement for a purposeful / viable society.

While speaking, he outlined the new innovations which came as a result of his emergence as the Oversear of the ministry which brought about establishment of Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre in the ministry, MoU signed for revival of Industrial Estate Onitsha road, revival of Industrial cluster at Naze, revamp of Imo co-operative society which went moribond over 15 years in Imo thereby engaging over 1,000 cooperators; granting over 4,000 free interest NIRSAL loan to Imolites which is fully sponsored and approved by His Excellency, Gov. Hope Uzodimma and many more.

He reiterated that through his ministry, more plans and programmes fully sponsored by the shared prosperity government of Imo state, coupled with new innovations have spranged-up which is of more benefit to all and sundry in the state; such as Invest Imo Programme, Imo Trade fair and New Hope Market which will commence in no distant time.

He noted that plans are on gear to establish "market segmentation" (farmers market) & E-commerce Hub immediately after the end of Covid 19 pandemic and this will engage over 150,000 Imo youths.

UZODIMMA MAKES HISTORY, IMPLEMENTS CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME IN IMO

The Executive Governor of Imo State, Dist. Senator Hope Uzodimma has set in motion the process of integrating Imo Pensioners into the National Contributory Pensions Scheme as a way of enhancing good governance.

Governor Uzodimma gave this indication on Friday in a meeting with the leadership of Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Imo State at the Executive Council Chambers Government House Owerri. During the meeting he informed that everything concerning pensions and salary of Imo workers have been automated to make day-to-day running of Government easy.

The Governor reiterated his earlier stand that pensions and salaries are not negotiable, insisting that what has brought the delay in payment is the discovery of overwhelming fraud, discrepancies and irregularities resulting from salary padding, over bloated and double pensions among other sharp practices that include, where some pensioners receiving monies above their retirement salaries and some even outrageous monies that are not accounted for.

Expressing bitterness over the development, the governor said soon names of those who earn above N330m (three hundred and thirty million Naira) per annum as pension will be published for Imo people to know.

“Government will no more make use of micro finance banks for payments of salaries and pensions because they are no clearing house for BVN holders,” the governor said and reassured that the government has decided to pay pensioners directly.

By the discoveries as presented to the leadership of pensioners and NLC Chairman who was in attendance, the Governor informed that out of 13,800 primary school teachers, only 9,000 are found to be real and that only primary and secondary school teachers who have been verified and confirmed to be employees of government will receive their salaries.

The Governor advised those playing politics with pensions and salaries to desist from doing so as his sole objective has remained to dismantle the cabal that milk the state dry through the pensions and salaries. “Government has decided to automate all payments to enable it migrate to the contributory pension’s scheme.”

In their presentations earlier, the chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Austin Chilakpu eulogized the efforts so far made by the Governor towards payment of salaries and pensions in the State. He however appealed to the Governor to look into the staggering nature of salary pensions and illegal deductions and requested that pensioners pay be made a priority.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Imo State, Dr.Josiah B Ugochukwu requested the Governor to pay the pensioners harmoniously so that the leaders will be sure of those that received their pensions and others that were genuinely omitted for proper pension administration.

He apologized, on behalf of their perceived members who carried out peaceful protest against the State Government, describing it as an embarrassment that will never happen aga

Present at the meeting were the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prof. Placid Njoku, the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Comas Iwu, the Chief of Staff Government House, Bar. Nnamdi Anyaehie and other members of the State Executive Council as well as the leadership of NUP Imo State.

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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, HON. BARR. KINGSLEY ONONUJU (EKWEDASHIKE)

INAUGURATION OF IMO STATE CO-OPERATIVE FINANCING ASSOCIATION LTD;
LAUNCHING OF ITS OWERRI ZONAL OFFICE BY HIS EXCELLENCY GOV HOPE UZODIMMA.

The shared prosperity governor of Imo state, His Excellency Gov. Hope Uzodimma stated equivocally that a good governance can emerge and offer honest, sincere purposeful and compatible governance, this led to the appointment of Barr. Kingsley Ononuju, a consummate leader, who is actively involved in co-operative business and partnership that works.

Hon. Barr. K. Ononuju whom pundits eulogized as step down transformer of shared prosperity Government unbehalf of the Governor of Imo, H.E Hope Uzodimma, inaugurated and commissioned the Imo State Co-operative Financing Association (Imo Cooperative Movement) in Owerri Imo State, with focus on highlighting the contribution of cooperative to combating climate change, a severe challenge to our planet in the 21st century and assisting small scale farmers, women, youth, indigenous people's and ethnic minorites to protect their livelihoods from the severe impact of climate change.

The core objective of the Co-operative Association (Movement) is to increase the awareness on cooperatives, complementing goals and objectives of the United Nations cum international cooperative movement, to underscore the contribution of the movement in resolving problems addressed by United Nations (UN) and to strengthen partnership between the International Co-operative movement.

In a welcome address by Elder Hypolite Uzoka (President, Imo Co-operative Federation) on the celebration of International Cooperative Day with theme "co-operative for climate action" stressed the need for action of climate change over our environment which is in neglect over years. He urged the government for need to take steps and measures at combating it. He continued saying - Imo cooperative Movement is undettered in support of sustainable developmental goals which the shared prosperity agenda of Imo state government portends.

Professor Magnus C. Onuoha, guest lecturer at the event posited that the establishment of the Co-operative Association which is a mustard seed will germinate and grow to serve as a succor to it's teaming corporators.

Hon. Barr. Kingsley Ononuju, in his vote of thanks, commended the ministry of commerce and industry, Heads of Department, Directors of cooperatives,Director Admin & Finance, Elder Hypolite Uzoka (President Interim Management Board of Imo state cooperation federation), Barr. Ndukwe O. Ndukwe (Chairman Board of Directors, Imo State Cooperatives Financing Association Ltd), Dr. Ekenasi, Dr Tony Ken, Mr Prince Odunze who worked tirelessly for the rebirth of the new Co-operative Association which was moribund for over 15 years. He reiterated that shared prosperity government of Imo state whose agenda on Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery is committed to the establishment of the co-operative association, with hardwork and dedication in our part, soonest it will transform to a cooperative bank.

He noted that his core objective to settle disputes emanating from buisness deals without seeking court redress led to the establishment of "Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre" in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

In addition of cushioning and eradication of hunger, Ononuju through his office as Commissioner for Commerce and Industry organized CBN Post Covid 19 Stimulus Package (Post Covid 19 lockdown), a soft loan for buisnesses and cooperators to get back to buisness which will be disbursed to over 4000 applicants with the approval of His Excellency, Gov. Hope Uzodimma through NIRSAL Microfinance Bank.

The event was well attended by various cooperative society, cooperative associations, stakeholders in Cooperative buisness and sea of Cooperators in Imo state.


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MR NWAFOR DANIEL EX- APC CHAIRMAN IMO STATE DISOWNED BY HIS LGA APC EXECUTIVES.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State, wishes to notify the general public that Mr. Daniel Nwafor who purports to be the State chairman of our great party APC, in Imo State and has gone ahead parading himself in that capacity is not our member and as such, cannot claim to be the chairman of Imo state APC.

The said Mr. Daniel Nwafor, left our party in the build up to the 2019 general election alongside his principals and joined the Action Alliance AA from where he openly and vigorously campaigned and worked against all our candidates in the general election,including Gov Hope Uzodinma.

We are aware that Mr. Daniel Nwafor has not formally rejoined APC in his Umunoha/Azara ward after his defection to AA and open anti party activities, therefore, he can not legitimately claim membership of our party, not to talk of purporting to be the state Chairman of our great party.

If Mr. Daniel Nwafor desires to return to our great party which he is free to do, he is advised to follow laid down procedures stipulated by the constitution of the APC, after which he should queue behind those who have been working and sacrificing for the growth and development of the party in the ward, LGA and State before his return.

In view of the foregoing, we hereby unequivocally state that any purported list(s) being compiled by him, any other person in Mbaitoli local government or any other action for that matter being purportedly undertaken in the name of our party without the approval of Mbaitoli APC leadership, comprising all political appointees and major stakeholders is illegal, null and void and consequently, of no effect.

We are calling on members of our party in Imo state not to do or transact any business with him as his status as a member of our party is still under investigation.

May we also use this medium to reaffirm our implicit confidence in the ability of Barr Kingsley Ononuju, the Imo State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. John Eke, Hon. Wilson Nwafor, Engr. Innocent Ikpamezie, Hon. Chinoye Agogbuo, Hon. Ikenna Nlemigbo, Dr. Samuelson Emehibe, Hon. Emeka Ahaneku and other major stakeholders of our great party on the way they are using their leadership qualities to reposition and transform APC in Mbaitoli Local government area.

In the same vein, APC Mbaitoli local government proudly wishes to identify fully with Chief Barr Mercellinus Nlemigbo's led State APC caretaker committee and in the leadership capacity of the Executive Governor of our dear state, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma for his astuteness and sagacity in saving the Imo APC from total collapse. Gov Uzodinma's golden touch has brought the state back to the path of sustainable growth and development and we are confident that by the time he is through with his 3R agenda, Imo State will truly become a land of shared prosperity.

Signed

10 PDP govs to join APC soon – Yahaya Bello
Published June 26, 2020

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Sodiq Oyeleke


Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has debunked claims that there is crisis in the All Progressives Congress, saying about 10 governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party will soon defect to the APC.

He said this while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Friday.

According to him, the dissolution of the National Working Committee and other decisions reached at the National Executive Council meeting of the party on Thursday has made the APC stronger.


He also debunked claims that the APC will fall apart when the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), leaves office, saying those with such notion “are making a great mistake”.

He also denied that governors caused the ongoing crisis in the party, noting Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, would be made to return to APC.


He added, “APC is getting stronger, and like I said, it’s going to be proved in the next few days or the next few weeks to come in the election of Edo , Ondo, Anambra, Ekiti, Osun states.

“It’s unfortunate that our colleague, my brother, and my in-law, Obaseki has left us, but as a party and a party-loyal man, we have to reclaim him.

“I can tell you that there are up to 10 PDP governors ready to join APC and that would happen very soon.”

He clarified that the former National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, and other NWC members were removed to bring peace into the party.

He added that the decision was not targetted at undermining the influence of the APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu.

He said, “The assertion that some governors decided to create the crisis in the party is unfounded. We can’t demolish a house that we built. Oshiomhole did not offend anyone and nobody offended Oshiomhole.

“Tinubu has paid his dues; and nobody is undermining him. He continues to play a fatherly role. We need him and he needs us.”

#ScatteringNews

IHEDIOHA OMITTED OUR NAMES FROM PENSIONS PAYROLL

.... IMO PENSIONERS LAMENT

By Iheanyi Enwerem

On Tuesday, Imo State Pensioners took over the capital city of Owerri to exercise their civil right by staging a peaceful protest,demanding the State government to look into the delay in payment of their pensions.

Some of the pensioners who were interviewed by #ScatteringNews revealed that they were owed 24 months of pensions, while others stated that the administration of Emeka Ihedioha omitted their names from the pension payroll even after they were accredited.

It will be recalled that Gov. Hope Uzodimma, earlier announced of the fraud in payroll of pensions in the State, this however justifies that past administrations in the State mismanaged the payment of pensions in Imo State.

#Ndewonu

#FathersDayGift

GOV. UZODIMMA ADOPT 9 YEAR OLD IMO WIZKID SINGER, AS OWN CHILD... SPONSORS HIS EDUCATION

Luck smiled on Mbaise born 9 year old Imo wizkid singer, Master Joseph Oluomachi Opara, yesterday as Governor Hope Uzodinma announced that he has adopted him as his child and undertook to personally sponsor him from primary school to Catholic priesthood

Master Opara made waves in the internet at the weekend with a video of his catholic hymn songs which marked him out as a specially talented kid singer. This attracted instant applause and commendations from the public.

Announcing the good news to the Opara family home in Nekede mechanic village in owerri yesterday, state commissioner for information and strategy, Declan Emelumba, said the governor sent him to inform the family that he has adopted thier son as his own child and will personally take over full responsibility for training him until he becomes a Rev. Father which he said is his ambition

"His Excellency Dist Sen Hope Uzodimma was so excited after listening to the video of Master Opara that he directed me to locate you and inform you that from today Joseph is now his child and that sience he wants to become a catholic priest he will take up the responsibility of training him from his present primary 4 class until he is ordained a priest" Emelumba announced to the family

Joseph's Father Berneth Opara, said he was very grateful to the governor for his magnanimity" Pls thank our performing governor, ONWA Oyoko for me. God has used him to bless my family" he said, just as Joseph himself was full of gratitude to the governor.

#HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

HOPE UZODIMMA; FIDELITY TO THE PEOPLE

Anyone who read the governor's speech on June 12, Nigeria's new democracy day will recognise one thing: the fidelity of the governor is to the people. HE Hope Uzodimma isn't here to pacify or encourage the old system neither will he cow to their subtle threats. He is here for one thing, set Imo state on the path of prosperity. This prosperity is a shared one- not familocracy or cronyism. Everyone from Imo state or who work in Imo state will have a share in this prosperity

One particular thing I love about the governor is his insistence on following the due process. The vociferousness of the tiny minority who control the old system will not stop him from doing what is right. In his words "I will not mortgage my conscience because, I want to bequeath a stolen inheritance to my children and generations yet unborn. I will not betray the true tenets of democracy just to receive a hasty applause. "

HE Hope Uzodimma is on the march and as the hope of Imolites he will not do things the old way. He has begun the digitalization of all government payment in Imo state and all payments, including salaries will now be automated to aid transparency and accountability. Civil servants can now with a single click access their salary details online and see any deductions.

To ensure transparency, government budget and transactions will now be published online for all Imolites to access. There's nothing to hide. HE wants all Imolites to be a partner in governance. I need not also remind you that the old system which paid consultants handsomely to collect taxes inefficiently in the state has been dismantled leading to an increase in the IGR of the state to the tune of N2b/monthly.

The benefits from dismantling the dubious system are seen in the numerous roads being constructed all around Imo state- new roads are being rehabilitated leading to an increase in commercial activities in these areas. Flooding has also been kicked out in Owerri. Health institutions are getting equipped. For once in a longtime there's progressive movement in Imo state. Everyone can testify

It's just 6 months but prosperity is already being shared to all. More will come

#AudacityOfHope
#GovernmentofSharedProsperity
#HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

HUBRIS OF THE IMO STATE OPPOSITION

" _Great spirits have always encountered opposition from mediocre minds. The mediocre mind is incapable of understanding the man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices"_

- Albert Einstein

Opposition politics is the conscience of democracy. It seeks to be the policy regulator and protector of the masses.Their job is to constantly keep government on its feet by evaluating government policies constructively and offering alternatives in policy directions. In some countries, the opposition have Shadow commissioners who understudy the policy directions of the government appointed commissioners and offer alternatives.

In Imo state the children of perfidy have taken over the opposition and have developed an incredulous attachment to infantile romanticism of falsehood - they lack both depth and the intellectual fecundity required to be an opposition. In the alternative, they churn out retrogressive creativity in the barbaric use of the media. Their new love is to author fake press releases and make criminal defaming statements which they do not Intend to prove. Their sole purpose is to malign and denigrate. They're far from value and do not aim to add value.

Despite this rising rate of social media hooliganism, His Excelleny, Hope Uzodinma acts in accordance to the advice of Rick Warren "Great leaders inspire. They maintain a hopeful attitude, even in the face of discouraging setbacks, constant criticism and abundant opposition. People don't follow discouraged leaders. They follow those who persist with hope" (pun not intended).

It's appalling that in this age where social media has become a huge source of income for technology savvy youths, the children of perfidy in Imo state are still trapped in polemics and vituperations and are obsessed with inanities. Everyday I pray for them, for they lack the capacity to think and are creatively impotent. Their only skill is in defamation. Of what value is a youth whose only skill is defamation?

Make no mistake, His Excellency Hope Uzodinma is eager to meet the real opposition in Imo state. He is desperate to have policy debate across board. He wants to see the alternative to the inland roads he is constructing across Owerri to ease transport and end the perennial flooding in the state capital. He anxiously waits for a robust alternative to his community policing idea. He wants to see the opposition's alternative to the digitization of salary payment of the state civil service and his overly focus on Agriculture and other economic initiatives of his. Whenever the opposition are ready, he will gladly meet them.

HE Hope Uzodinma is a man of tact and immense intelligence and is prepared to meet the real opposition in Imo state, not the children of perfidy who seek to destroy the reputation of the state by selling nuisance daily

Opposition is a serious business and the real opposition in Imo state need rise up to their duty unless they wish the children of perfidy cheapen it.

Obi Trice Emeka

THE DESTINATION IS A *SMART* CIVIL SERVICE

In couching the Rehabilitation component of the 3R mantra, Governor Hope Uzodimma envisioned a Civil Service where things are done differently. This explains his new obsession with dismantling atrophied systems deployed to inhibit collective progress to the benefit of a few pseudo professionals.

The first point in this journey towards rehabilitating and entrenching a SMART Imo State Civil Service is the automation of all financial processes including emoluments, salaries and pensions of workers. As old nefarious systems are wont to, the gatekeepers of the old order are working assiduously to scuttle progress and discredit effort. Fortunately, Governor Hope Uzodimma is not new to the dialectics of socioeconomic reforms, and is not bereft of the courage to lead his convictions.

Imo, as literate as the statistics show us, cannot be left at the crude base of bureaucratic evolution. To this end, it would be surprising to see people argue against a system that seeks to enhance efficiency in public service delivery. The State Civil service is benchmarking against global best practice. Imo is gearing up to the realities of the 4th industrial revolution whilst preparing for an imminent 5th industrial revolution. It is either we innovate or perish in obscurity.

A Smart Civil Service is not only result oriented, but data driven too. Data, as it were, has assumed a fluid form to improve accessibility for effective inter-ministerial, inter-agency exchanges. New skill sets have also emerged for effective book keeping and data management.

The ultimate goal is to establish a Civil service that is propitious, accountable and tech driven. A civil service that will incubate and deliver the *#ImoStateOfSharedProsperity* to all and sundry. This is the "Smart Civil Service". And the Ideal Bureaucrat is one who works to ensure the realization of this new, but functional system.

We hope our existing workforce does not dwell too long on the withdrawal symptoms of the old system. As it were, Imo is currently playing catch-up behind many States that have long undertaken this journey towards a SMART Civil Service.

Remember, Shared prosperity calls for shared responsibility.

#HopeNewAndElectronicMedia
#GospelOfSharedProsperity

Herdsmen invasion: Gov. Uzodinma answers Archbishop Obinna's questions

By Lancelot Obiaku

Recently, the vocal Archbishop of the Owerri Catholic Ecclesiastical Province, the Most Rev. (Dr.) Anthony Obinna, expressed concerns over alleged invasion of communities in the Southeast by Fulani Herdsmen. The cleric had in an open letter to the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma, called on him and other Southeast leaders not to blink an eyelid over the security of lives and property in the region.

In his open letter, Archbishop Obinna admitted that he had spoken privately with Gov. Uzodinma but seemed not satisfied with the private discussion with the Governor. He chose to go public with the matter, notwithstanding his earlier meeting with the Governor. He said: “Not satisfied with defeating us in an uneven war, there is this threat to wipe out the Igbos and take over our God-given homes and lands. I hereby publicly charge him to recognise that it is his primary duty as the Chief Security Officer of the state to protect the lives of Imo people, their homes and their lands. Your Excellency, your voice should be loud and clear on this life and death issue”.

The Archbishop extended his call for the protection of lives and property in the Southeast to other governors and leaders in the region. “I equally charge other Igbo governors and all Igbo leaders at various levels to protect our people, our homes and our lands. I urge all our people to rise up in prayer to God, in vigilance and legitimate self-defence. The right to life, to our homes and our lands is God-given,” he stated.

Though the Archbishop’s outburst on the alleged increasing presence of Fulani Herdsmen in the Southeast remains unconfirmed, the threat posed by an invasion of the Southeast by any group cannot be dismissed with a wave of the hand. Recent experience shows that cattle rearing Fulanis have been associated with violent and lethal clashes with farmers in their host communities. Such fights had often resulted from the herdsmen irrationally gracing cattle on farmlands, leading to the destruction of crops and its attendant economic losses. Situations like this had contributed a great deal to insecurity in communities in Northern Nigeria in particular, and other parts of the country.

However, we may not have reason to lose sleep over the alleged invasion of the state by Fulani herders as Gov. Uzodinma has taken proactive measures to secure lives and property in Imo State. Over a week ago, the Governor allayed the fear over the rumoured herdsman invasion of Imo forests when he said that "the rumours going around that there are suspected Fulani herdsmen in various forests in our state who are ready to unleash terror on our people are all false. Imolites are urged to disregard it. We are urged to go about our normal businesses as the Government remains committed to the business of protecting the lives and properties of the citizenry."

Not resting on his oars or taking things for granted, the Governor demonstrated that he is not leaving anything to chance. On Friday, June 5, 2020, the Governor announced plans by his administration to establish community policing in the state. "Our Administration is working on a law to establish community policing to enable the Government and communities collaborate more on security issues," the Governor said. He added that "The bill will collapse some of the existing security outfits while harmonizing the viable ones to ensure a more holistic approach to tackling security issues in the State. This initiative will enhance intelligence gathering by the state."

We believe that the Governor was correct when he explained that the establishment of community policing in the state would, among other things, enhance intelligence gathering in various communities, and make efficient collaboration of the communities with the government on security issues possible.

The Southwest had recently established the legal framework for the establishment their own brand of community policing called Amotekun. We have seen the Amotekun launched in Osun and other states in the region. This proactive move in response to the mounting security threats in the area was warmly welcomed by the citizens of the affected states. And rightly so.

Consequently, we think that if properly set up, funded and managed, the proposed community policing in Imo State would boost security in the state. The idea could not have been birthed at a better time than now, considering the heightened tension over insecurity in Nigeria and Southeast in particular.

Given that individuals that would be saddled with policing Imo communities under the new security architecture are citizens of the state, the onus on them is greater, as they are not expected to compromise on the security of the communities in the state. Marching words with action, as in this instant case by the Governor, is a perfect and prompt response to the concerns raised over the safety of lives and property in the state, especially those expressed by the revered Archbishop Obinna.