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Imo state government and the Republic of Kosovo have entered into partnership in the areas of Industrialization, Agriculture and construction of an Independent Power Plant in the state.

The state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha disclosed this at the Government House, Owerri while briefing newsmen shortly after his return from an economic trip to Europe.



Gov. Okorocha said that the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Kosovo in the areas of industrialization, agriculture and establishment of independent power plant in order to boost the economy of the state.

“In fact we have miraculously agreed for the first time to join what is called Slovenia Imo Kosovo Forum for Development,” he said.

The governor stated that he was able to visit one of the Airports in Slovenia which he said that the government of Slovenia has promised to establish in Imo state to enable the state export its agricultural products to Slovenia and Kosovo without any intermediary.

“What is ahead is to make Imo Airport and International Airport which we are going to do as soon as possible,” he added.

“Once we put all the structures in place the first aircraft will take off from here to Europe which will make the whole matter easy for development”.



The governor also disclosed that he visited United Kingdom to finalize the agreement with the British government concerning the RJ5 Aircraft which the state government is procuring, adding that Imo Airline will soon be established in the state.



He made it clear that the present administration is focusing more attention on the area of Industrialization, Agriculture and to provide enabling environment for investors to invest in the state so that the state will meet up with its capital projects.



The governor said a lot of people are coming to invest in the state from Kosovo, Slovenia, Europe and Turkey. He explains that out of 100% of fund that comes to Imo state as revenue, 85% of them go for payment of salaries and that if industries are not established, the government will find it difficult to meet up with the capital projects.

abeg when did Rochas become a president ? that he now meets with governments of sovereign nations ?
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speaking with flags of Nigeria behind him ?

being given a presidential welcome?

being led to lay wreath on fallen soldiers ?

Abeg is GEJ aware of this travel ?

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can't wait to see the dividents of this trip

diluminati: rochas is on to something

sorry love, but what do u think it could be ? do u think he is trying to sell Yorubas or what ?

one question no body has ask is , IN WHAT CAPACITY IS THIS ROCHAS EVEN GOING TO SUCH FOREIGN EVENT ? IS HE THE PRESIDENT ?

abeg take am easy , na small small , from independence to liberation

what did AGIP go to to ? AGIP oil company or what ?

Governor Rochas Okorocha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with the government of Kosovo to build an Independent Power Plant and establish an Agro Processing Plant in the state.

Governor Okorocha who was in Kosovo on an economic trip also signed for the construction of Housing Estate in and around Owerri and a joint business agreement that will lead to the exchange of raw materials and manpower between the two governments.

When completed, the power plant will supply the state with 500 megawatts of electricity and ensure uninterrupted power supply to homes and business in the state.



Governor Okorocha said that his administration is poised to turn Imo State into a modern agric driven state. He said that in line with Imo rescue Agenda, all sectors of the state economy will be develop to provide jobs and improve the standard of living of all Imolites.

“This administration is determined to provide enabling environment to international businessmen to take advantage of enormous resources of the state for mutual benefits for all”.

Governor Okorocha said, Imo State being an agricultural bread basket of the South east, is well situated for all manner of businesses because it is at the center of several states with estimated population of over 30 million. He said the real estate part of the MoU will lead to a provision of affordable modern accommodation for Imolites.

The Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr Behgdey Pacconi who signed on behalf of Kosovo government in his response expressed satisfaction with the policies of Governor Okorocha and promised that his country will keep to the terms of agreement. Mr Pacconi had earlier visited Imo state as a leader of trade delegation to inspect facilities and concluded a preminary discussion on the agreement between the two
governments.

Governor Okorocha promised that he will explore all possible avenues worldwide to turn Imo into an industrial giant. The governor later laid a wreath at the graves of the late heroes of Kosovo independence.

This photo captures Governor Rochas Okorocha laying a wreath at the graves of the late heroes of Kosovo independence during his recent visit to the Republic of Kosovo. Standing next to him is the Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr Behgjet Pacoll. Chief Martin Agbaso is seen in the background. Nice!

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During the Governor’s working visit, he also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Kosovo to build an Independent Power Plant and establish an Agro Processing Plant in the state.

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The life of Philip Abel looked as if it had been derailed at an early age. He was one of the many Nigerian boys who was forced to drop out of primary school to work as a vendor on the streets.



But then his fortune turned. Through the help of the United States Student Achievers' Program Abel will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) thanks to a U.S. $150,000 scholarship provided by the university. Before he left Nigeria for his new life Abel talked to AllAfrica's Kylé Pienaar about his journey from street vendor to student at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The interview was edited into a narrative.

I was born in 1992, in Kano state, Nigeria. I am the eldest of five children. My parents are from Kogi state - I am Igala by tribe. We were comfortable. We could afford to eat. We were all in school. I was at the top of my class. I was a big dreamer. I had been a dreamer since I was small.

I lost my father on the 24th of April 2003 when I was 10 years old. That was the beginning of my problems. I felt as if my world had collapsed. I became the head of the family. I was in [fifth grade]. I had to fend for my younger ones.



I dropped out of school. I started selling sachet water on the street. I sold kerosene. I sold groundnuts. Some days we went without food. We had to rely on relatives for clothes. Every day when I sold things on the street I would see children in uniform going to school with their parents. I cried, 'God, why is my story different?'

But then the proprietor of my primary school discovered I dropped out of school. He got very angry. He came to my house. He told me I had to go back to school. My mom told him the kind of conditions we were facing. He decided to take up some of the burden by paying half of my school fees. And that was how I was able to complete my primary education.



When I graduated from primary school I applied and was admitted to the Rochas Foundation, which provides free education to students from the poorest homes. That's how I got through secondary school. It is not impossible to get a good education in Nigeria but it is tough. For example, I did my homework with a kerosene lamp since there wasn't always electricity. I'm surprised my eyesight is still okay. One time I hit my hand on the kerosene lamp. I got burned.

My favorite subjects were mathematics, chemistry and physics. As a child I had an interest in how objects like fighter jets and rockets move in the air. I plan on studying aeronautic engineering. Then I want to work with the Nigerian Airports Authority to repair jets.



The United States Student Achievers program helped me with the process of applying to institutions in the United States. I also took the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board and the West African Examinations Council examinations. But because I didn't have the right connections, even though I did well, I couldn't get into any of the top universities in Nigeria. So you can imagine how delighted my mother was: a few months ago I couldn't get into a university in Nigeria but now I'm headed to MIT.

Everyone always asks me how I received the news about my admission to MIT.


I live in a remote area, far from an Internet cafe, so I had to travel from Kano to Abuja where the U.S. Embassy checked the decision online. When I saw the computer screen I started.  .   .   .  .

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Imo State Police Command, yesterday, said it was determined to unravel what killed the ace actor, Mr. Sam Loco Efe, in Rapour Hotel, Owerri, last Sunday.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, Mr. Emmanuel Ojukwu, who spoke to Vanguard, said: "We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the ace Nollywood actor in his hotel room in Owerri.



The man attained a national and international status and we are duty bound to get all the details of the matter."

Meanwhile, friends and family members of the Nollywood actor have decried the delay in releasing his corpse to them by the police.

A family member, yesterday told Vanguard, that the police had shifted the blame for the delay on logistics, adding that they were insisting on carrying out autopsy to ascertain the cause of the actor's death.

Similarly, Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, has described Sam Loco's death as "a great loss to the entertainment industry, Enugu State and Nigeria at large."



Decrying the delay in releasing remains of the late entertainment icon, a family member, said: "It is not only against the Benin tradition to withhold the corpse, but importantly, it is taking a toll on our pockets, as some of us had to travel to Owerri in the bid to return to Benin with the corpse."

They appealled to the police to release the corpse to enable the family plan a befiting burial for the deceased.

The Police in Owerri, according to Mr Ojukwu, have quizzed a number of people, including some staff of Rapour Hotel, noting that nobody has so far been indicted in the process.

Ojukwu said: "Honestly, we are working. .  .   .   .


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Owerri — Former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has said he has no regrets leaving office as the state chief executive; even as he restated his preparedness to launch himself back to political reckoning.


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Addressing his former aides and political associates in Owerri on Wednesday after returning from an oversea trip with his wife, Chioma, the ex-governor maintained that democracy is all about allowing the wishes and aspirations of the people to prevail, adding, "leadership is like the barber's seat which revolves round all the time."

He remarked that the period outside office has afforded him the opportunity to sit back and reflect on his service as the Imo State governor and that the period made him to realize that governance is indeed a challenging task that should be tackled by seasoned personalities.

"I have sat down to evaluate, reflect and even sensitize on what next to do. That is why I don't regrets leaving office as Imo State governor. After all, am now looking younger and refreshed. What remains now is the way forward," he said.

Ohakim described himself as a lion in cage when he was governor, stress that now that he is out of that cage, "I am more dangerous."


He requested the PDP in the state to work according to the tenets of democracy which he believed his government practiced when he was governor.

His words: "One thing everybody knows that I tried to avoid was shedding of blood. Throughout my four-year-leadership as state governor, nobody was assassinated politically or otherwise. I insisted that despite provocations, my government would not be linked with shedding of blood."

The former Imo State chief executive had told reporters that he had temporarily retired from politics but could still launch himself into powerful political reckoning any time he deems fit, adding that politics is all about retreating and preplanning for better achievements.


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