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.