₦airaland Forum

FALSE ALARM...

NOBODY WAS ARRESTED BY EFCC IN IMO STATE....
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The public is hereby notified to disregard the information from pit of hell being peddled by disgruntled elements both in the Social and Print Media that EFCC operatives arrested some top Government Officials in Imo State including Dr.Paschal Chigozie Obi , Principal Secretary to the Governor of Imo State.

According to the false report,
Uzoho Casmir, Director of Finance and Iheoma Kenneth,Treasurer were also arrested.

Dr Paschal Obi was never arrested.The young man was among the dignitaries that received the Wives of the Southern Governors who are in Imo State for a 2 day summit.
If your from any of the Southern States, call the wife of your Governor to confirm.
Dr Paschal Obi was in the office today. He will be in the office tomorrow.

If such a thing happens, the News will be everywhere both in the Print , Electronic and Social Media and will not appear only in one medium especially the one known globally as a source of blackmail, notorious in projecting false News , raising false alarm etc.

It is also unfortunate that some sources meant to be beacons of information direction for the people now turned out to be sources of misinformation to the public because of what Gov. Fayose called Stomach Infrastructure.

I'm also well convinced that disgruntled elements are doing all they can, looking for a way to smear the name of the Chief of Staff just because of 2019.

I want to authoritatively inform you that the Chief of Staff, a humble Servant Leader is only concerned with how to deliver on his assignments of assisting the Government deliver the dividends of democracy and not next Election.

If your in this group, know that fighting a man with the grace, you MUST end up being disgraced.

What will you gain causing tension in the State via false alarm?

I know that such unfounded media attack to the Government is not new but it's just a confirmation that the Government despite her challenges is making efforts to be above the Sea Level to the surprise of the enemies of the State.

We know about Dasuki gate and yam
We know of Secondus being arrested
We know of Metuh when he was arrested
We know of Abba Moro being arrested
We know about GEJ aide being arrested
And many others.

They were all in the news...

STOP THE LIES...
STOP THE PULL HIM DOWN SYNDROME
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Wives of Southern Governor's

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Welcome Your Excellency, Ugo Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha receiving the wife of Abia State Governor

Wives of Southern Governor's

On a courtesy visit to Gov Rochas Okorocha

Imo Trade and Investment Centre. One of the venues for the visit

Southern Governors Wives hold inaugural meeting in Imo State, hosted by Imo State Governor's wife,Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha
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Imo State is set to host the maiden edition of Southern Governors Wives' Forum under the Chairperson Ugo Nneomanwereugwu Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, Wife of the Governor of Imo State.

The meeting is slated to kickoff on Thursday 3rd to Friday 4th of March, 2016.

As expected, Imolites I'm their usual friendliness are happy to welcome her Excellencies to Imo State the Eastern Heartland.

The reason for this all important meeting is centered on how they will assist their husbands in their various States to deliver dividend of democracy to the people.

In Imo State, her excellency, Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha, Wife of the Executive Governor of Imo State and also the Chairperson of the forum has track record of humanitarian programs especially on Widows and the less privileged in the society. It is on record that through her," She Needs A Roof Program (SNARP) she has provided shelter for more than 200 indigent Widows and the less privileged in the society, a gesture worthy of emulation.

We wish them successful deliberations.

Sam Mbakwe Expanded Executive Council Chambers, venue of the meeting

All is set in Government House, Owerri

GOVERNOR OKOROCHA, THE GOVERNMENT & PEOPLE OF THE STATE WELCOME WIVES OF THE 17 SOUTHERN GOVERNORS

-AS THEY STORM OWERRI ON THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 FOR A 2-DAY MEETING

 

This is to inform the people of the state in particular and all those who have undiluted love for progress that the wives of the Governors of the seventeen states in the Southern part of this great nation will be arriving Owerri, the state capital on Thursday, March 3, 2016 for a two-day summit.

 

The State Governors whose wives are expected to attend the convivial parley in Owerri are those of Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Rivers and of course, Imo.

 

And it is also noteworthy that the Owerri venture is the inaugural meeting of these first ladies from the Southern states of the country since January 2016 when they had their election and patriotically elected Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha to be the first among equals.

 

It is therefore to the glory of God that the host, and indeed, the wife of the Governor, Her Excellency, Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha is hosting her colleagues in her capacity as the chairperson of the seventeen Governors wives in the Southern part of the country having been elected to that effect.

 

During the meeting in Owerri, the first ladies would discuss issues that would add tremendous values to the progress of their respective states, the Southern part of the country and the nation generally.

 

It should also be noted that this is the first time in the history of the country that the wives of the governors of the seventeen states in the Southern part of the country would be coming together to brainstorm, in the overall interest of the area and the nation at large.

 

The wife of the President Hajia Mohammadu Buhari had also given nod to the arrangement in the spirit of the new dispensation of taking power back to the grassroot for good.

 

Against the backdrop of all these, the governor of the state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the Rescue Mission Government in the state and all the good people of the state with one voice, sincerely welcome the seventeen first ladies to Imo State as they arrive the state for the 2-day convocation.

 

It is the fervent prayer of the governor, the government and people of the state that the good Lord grants these exemplary ladies his journey mercy while they make their trips to Owerri, and also when they will be going. Their stay in Owerri would also leave juicy stories on their lips.

 

And may their coming be a blessing to the people of Imo State, to the people of the seventeen states in the South, and to all Nigerians of goodwill both at home and in diaspora.

 

Sam Onwuemeodo

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

MD NDDC and Governor Rochas Okorocha

Officials of the Commission

GOVERNOR OKOROCHA ACCUSES NDDC OF FRAUDULENTLY SHORT-CHANGING IMO STATE

-ASKS THE NEW MD TO CORRECT ANORMALY

 

Governor Rochas Okorocha has accused the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC of fraudently short-changing Imo State and her people, adding that he was shocked to hear that billions of naira had been sent on the claimed 272 Projects in the state which are nowhere to be seen.

 

Governor Okorocha spoke when the new Managing Director of the Commission Mrs. Ibim Sememitari paid him courtesy call on Friday, February 26, 2016, in Owerri while on a two-day working visit to the state, with the Governor regretting that the NDDC that was established to serve member states was turned into ATM for some PDP parliamentarians and bigwigs from the state.

 

The Governor told the visiting MD, “I am shocked to hear that the NDDC has over 272 Projects in the state for which billions of naira were also said to have been spent on. I would like to have the list of the projects, the contractors handling them and where they are stited, because Imo people would also be shocked to hear this. Let us know the projects, their sites and the amounts paid on each of them.”

 

He continued, “the truth is that these projects could exist only on papers because the popular impression here is that the NDDC abandoned the state and her people, while releasing money meant for projects in the state to some PDP elements from the state in Abuja who shared the money with the contractors.”

 

His words “the NDDC isolated the state government. At times these wicked people behind all these fraud would ensure that both NDDC and Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs would award different contracts on one particular project and at the end of the day the job won’t be done. At times too, they would put NDDC sign board on state government project. So many funny things.”

 

He continued, “NDDC should not be partisan. People from the NDDC states should be provided with services required, despite their political affliations. Frankly speaking, the state has not benefited or felt the impacts of NDDC because no visible project has been put on ground for years. At a point, I thought about pulling the state out of the NDDC and demand that the money meant for the state should be remitted to her directly.”

 

The Governor noted, “the NDDC has remained a nightmare to Imo people. With the new MD, the state can now partner NDDC with the hope that things would begin to work out fine. And in the Commission’s budget, the management should look at the areas of power and rail lines linking the NDDC states. The Commission should not be constructing boreholes, renovation of schools and health centres. Let there be light at the NDDC now.”

 

He described the NDDC as an abode of corruption before now, and expressed the confidence that the new MD has all it takes to correct the plunders of the past administration, requesting that contract papers given to contractors should be copied to the government henceforth, to enable the government monitor the project effectively.

 

In her speech earlier, Mrs. Sememitari told Governor Okorocha that she was in the state to brief the governor on the activities of the Commission in the state, adding that Imo State is the first state she would be making such visit, and said the Commission has executed 272 projects in the state since inception going by the record available to her.

 

She said the Commission would partner the state government especially on the issue of identifying areas where the state is in dire need of certain projects to avoid duplications, commending the governor for his giant strides in the state.

 

Sam Onwuemeodo

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

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Imo State Government offers free education up to tertiary school level in the state. Gov Okorocha believes every child must be given an opportunity to get educated.

School structures

School entrance. The entire structure built and completed by Gov Okorocha

The students

The school

GOVERNOR OKOROCHA MENTORS STUDENTS OF IMO GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL

Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha today was at the Girls College, along Okigwe Road, Owerri built and completed by his administration to motivate the students.

The Commander of Free and Qualitative Education in Nigeria took time off his busy schedule to have an interface with the students who where overwhelmed to see the Governor. The governor inspired the students and challenged them to do well in their academics.

The overwhelmed and excited teachers and their students shouted 'My Governor My Governor' to herald the Governors visit.

The governor was accompanied by the Commissioner for Education, Chief Mrs Getrude Odukah and some other aides.

Secretary to the Imo State Government, Sir Jude Ejiogu receiving the Consul

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The Consul and Gov Okorocha

Owelle and the Consul

Gov Rochas Okorocha Receives US Consul
- Set To Assist Indigenes In US Prisons

His Excellency, the Governor is receiving the US Consulate in Lagos led by Mr John Bray the Consul General on a courtesy call today at Pentagon Office, Government House.

While receiving the Consul, Gov Rochas Okorocha requested that a list of Imo indigenes in American prison system be made available to the state government for intervention. He said the state government will be ready to assist those willing to return home or serve their sentences in Nigeria etc. He assured the Consul that Imo State is safe for investors and called for partnership. The Consul General promised to look into his request. The Secretary to the State Government, Sir Jude Ejiogu, Commissioners, Advisers and top government functionaries were in attendance

Okorocha and Azeezat

Okorocha and Ras Kimono

Inspector General of Police, IGP SE Arase on a courtesy visit to Gov Rochas Okorocha. He is being received in the Pentagon Office of the State Governor.

Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere Mfr Speaker Acho Ihim, COS, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, SA ICT, Ik Ogbonna and other top government functionaries were in attendance

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GOVERNOR OKOROCHA RECONCILES DR. RALPH OBIOHA AND CHIEF GRAY ENWO-IGARIWEY FACTIONS OF OHANEZE

 

Governor Rochas Okorocha has reconciled the two factional leaders of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo, Chief Gray Enwo-Igariwey and Dr. Ralph Obioha with Dr. Obioha dropping his claim to the President-General OF Ohaneze and accepting Chief Enwo Igariwey as the only President-General of the Organization.  Dr. Obioha also pledged to give Chief Igariwey all the needed support and cooperation to enable him succeed.

 

The reconciliation of the two factions had come Monday night at the end of a very lengthy meeting between the two leaders, members of their respective EXCOs and delegates from the states that make up Ohaneze, at the Government House Owerri, with Governor Okorocha presiding the meeting.

 

At the end of the meeting, Dr. Obioha dropped his lingering claim of being the authentic President-General of Ohaneze, and declared that he and his faction had accepted the leadership of Chief Igariwey as the President-General of Ohaneze, and Dr. Obioha’s declaration elicited jubilation in the Ndubuisi Kanu Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri.

 

However, one of the agreements at the meeting was that the tenure of Chief Igariwey has been extended by one year, and at the expiration of the one year, fresh election would be conducted to select new leaders of the body.

 

All those suspended from the body in the course of the squabble between the two factions were also recalled, while all the court cases occasioned by the dispute would also be withdrawn.  A 17-member committee that would see to the implementation of all that was agreed including the issue of election was set up with Dr. Obioha as Chairman, while the governors will produce one member each.

 

In his speech at the historic event, Governor Okorocha expressed gladness that “the Ohaneze family is back as one.  There is peace now in Ohaneze.  The Ohaneze with Chief Igariwey as President-General is the umbrella body to champion the course of the Igbos.  Today, we have proven to the world that Igbos are their brothers keepers.”

 

Okorocha continued, “The President of Ohaneze will soon address the Igbo nation.  All Igbos must join hands with the Ohaneze leadership to move Igbo nation forward.  With this peace, we are going to see a new kind of support for Ohaneze.  The rest of the world will hear about the Igbo nation.  The jinx has been broken.”

 

He continued, “with this peace we are going to emphasize on the economy of the South-East rather than politics. We shall make it, with God on our side.  The old things have passed away and behold new things are taking place.  And I want to commend all my brothers and sisters here for this peace in Ohaneze.  This is a new Ohaneze that will move the Igbo nation forward.”

 

According to Governor Okorocha “the governors will be behind the leadership and the entire NEC, so that a new song will be sung in the Igbo nation.  I commend the President-General for keeping the Ohaneze spirit on, despite the lack of support from the stakeholders.”

 

Chief Igariwey and Dr. Obioha in their respective speeches said achieving peace in the leadership of Ohaneze and reconciling the two factions should be celebrated by all Igbos because the division had never augured well with the august body and the interest of the Igbos in general.

 

They commended Governor Okorocha for ensuring that peace and unity return to Ohaneze, and assured that they would not let the Igbos down. They said Ohaneze would now be occupied with issues that would boost the economy of Igbo land.

 

The two leaders, Dr. Obioa and Chief Igariwey had also addressed the Journalists present before leaving the venue of the meeting and said the world would now know the Igbos better, that they disagree to agree in the overall interest of the Igbo nation and her people.

 

Sam Onwuemeodo

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor