IMO STATE GOVERNMENT MOURNS LITERARY ICON, PROF. CHINUA ACHEBE

His Excellency, the governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha has received with rude shock, the demise of a legend and literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe.In a press release signed by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media & Publicity, Mr Ebere Uzoukwa, Governor Okorocha described Prof. Chinua Achebe as a notable literary giant with an extra-ordinary intellectual background, adding that his death has created a vacuum in the literary world.He said Prof. Achebe's demise is a colossal loss to Nigeria and Igbo nation, having contributed immensely in the education sector and in nation building through his internationally acclaimed literary works, constructive criticisms and of course, his uncompromising war against social malpractices across the globe.While His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha on behalf of the good people of Imo State, sympathizes with the members of Prof. Achebe’s family, he however requests the federal government to immortalize his name as a great Nigerian.He prays God to give the deceased family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. 

NEWLY APPOINTED SOLADS SWORN-IN FOR IMO STATE LGA's

PRINC EZE MADUMERE, CHIEF OF STAFF, IMO STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE WITH THE NEWLY SWORN- IN SOLE ADMINISTRATORS The newly appointed Sole Administrators for the Local Governments in Imo State have been sworn-in to office by State government.Addressing the Sole Administrators at the Government House, Owerri shortly after taking the oath of office yesterday, the Secretary to the Imo State government and former Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University, Professor Anthony Anwuka stated that their appointment was to fill the existing vacant positions in the administration of the Local Governments in the State.He charged them to oversee the activities of the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State and to work towards restoring normal Council activities, pending the conduct of the LGA election in the State. He reminded them that the assignment given to them will make or mar their future political career, as people will henceforth expect the best from them in terms of service delivery. Also speaking at the event, the Chief of Staff to the Governor , Prince Eze Madumere charged them to carry out their duties as expected of them without fear or intimidation as the State will not tolerate failure from them. Responding on behalf of his counterparts, the Sole Administrator for Orlu LGA, Barrister Hyacinth Ikechukwu Mbachu thanked the State government for the confidence reposed in them and promised not to fail in his duty. Out of the 27 newly appointed SOLADs , 19 were sworn-in while the remaining 8 are yet to be cleared by the State House of Assembly. The remaining 8 LGAs are Isiala Mbano, Ehime Mbano, Ezinihitte Mbaise,Ahiazu Mbaise, Isu, Onuimo, Owerri West, and Nwangele LGAs.

Press release by Imo State House of Assembly on impeachment of Deputy Governor

The attention of the Imo State House of Assembly has been drawn to series of publications in National and State based Newspapers insinuating that the travail of the State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Sir Jude Agbaso is not connected to failed and abandoned contracts but politically motivated.   Ordinarily, the Imo State House of Assembly would not have bordered to join issues with the said publications but in order to set the record straight so that members of the public will understand the issues at stake, we state as follows:  
1. That a State and Local Government Joint Monitoring Committee was established about six months ago to monitor the construction of roads in the three Zones of the State  
2. That His Excellency, the Deputy Governor, Sir Jude Agbaso as the then Commissioner for Works and Transport worked with the Committee and even inspected project Sites together.  
3. That the State and Local Government Joint Monitoring Committee led by Hon. Bro. Stan Dara submitted their Report on the Floor of the House in February 2013.  
4. That the Report of the State and Local Government Joint Monitoring Committee indicted the following Construction Companies.   a. Timik Nig. Ltd b. J-Pros International Nigeria Ltd. c. And Others.  
5. That due to the indictment of the afore-mentioned Construction Companies, another Special              Adhoc Committee led by Hon. Barr. Simeon Iwunze was set-up to find out why the    Construction Companies failed or abandoned their project Sites.  
6.  That the Special Committee invited the Companies to Room 201 (Conference Hall, Imo State                    House of Assembly) and questioned them on why they abandoned their Sites.  
7. That in the cause of interaction and investigation, J-Pros International Nigeria Ltd (Mr. Joseph Dina, its Managing Director) confessed that they abandoned their Site because the Deputy Governor, Sir Jude Agbaso demanded and collected the sum of N458 million Naira only from him.
8. That the Committee thereafter invited Sir Jude Agbaso, and from the interview, the House found enough evidence and collaboration.    
It is therefore mischievous, sacrilegious and cheap blackmail for anybody or indeed group of person to try to divert attention from the real issues at stake.   For the avoidance of doubt, the travails of His Excellency, Sir Jude Agbaso has nothing to do with 2015 rivalry, ethnic and zonal politics or indeed weeping up undue sentiments.   The Imo State House of Assembly will therefore not allow external forces to influence its Constitutional duties.   Imo Must Be Better
Signed: Hon. Dr. Acho Ihim
Chairman House Committee on Information

Rochas seeks partnership with America for improved agriculture in Imo State

      

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OWELLE IN HANDSHAKE WITH MR. JEFF. HAUKINGS JNR(AMERICAN CONSULAR GENERAL) Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has called on the American government to partner with Imo State government in the areas of agriculture, security and education. Governor Okorocha made this call while receiving the American Consular General for Southern Nigeria, Mr. Jeff. Haukings Jnr. Who paid him a courtesy call at the Government House Owerri recently. According to Governor Okorocha, Imo State has a lot of agricultural potentials that are yet untapped adding that the American government could partner with the State to harness those potentials. He appealed to the Consular General to encourage American business men to invest in Imo State particularly now that the rate of crime in the State has been reduced. Governor Okorocha urged the Consular General to feel free to interact with Imolites and discover the uniqueness in our culture and the newly introduced 4th tier government that is aimed at speeding up rural development as well as unlocking the hidden resources in the Communities. Speaking earlier the Consular General, Mr. Jeff Haukings Jnr. Said he was on a tour of the State to interact with the people, adding that it is a 7-day tour of the 17 States of Southern Nigeria. He thanked the Governor and the Imolites for the warm reception given to him and his team. Present at the occasion were the Deputy Governor, Sir Jude Agbaso, the Speake,r Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Uwajimogu, the Chairman Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri and some members of the State Executive Council.

Heartland FC to Enjoy Support From State Government

Imo State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha has assured the members of Heartland Football Club that the State Government is doing everything within its powers to ensure they are in the best spirit and comfort to compete at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)tournament coming up late in the month.

He gave this assurance while briefing newsmen shortly after inspecting the on-going renovation work at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri recently.
He said that the State government embarked on the renovation work on the stadium to ensure that the playground is upgraded to be the best standard obtainable in Nigeria and expressed confidence that the team will come back with the trophy.

Governor Okorocha assured the players that the State government is making necessary arrangements to ensure that they are paid their allowances and bonuses and urged them to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, stressing that it will enable them to perform well during the game.

Speaking earlier the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Comrade Kenneth Emelu assured the Governor and all Imolites that Heartland FC will perform wonders at the competition and bring back the trophy to Imo State.

Governor Okorocha with members of the good governance tour recently

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