Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said that he will not owe any worker or pensioner in the state or local government civil service their salaries, pensions or entitlements during his tenure as governor. He said he has a covenant with God to sincerely serve the people of Imo State and that he will
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Gov. Uzodimma launches the 2021 emblem in honour of fallen heros of the armed forces
The Shared Prosperity Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has launched the 2021 Emblem in honor of the fallen heroes of the Nigerian Armed forces at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, Imo State. In the his speech, he commended the Nigerian Legion in the manner they have organized and conducted themselves. Governor Uzodimma disclosed that the
Read moreImo State government approves the forensic audit of Imo state university
As IMSU VC tenure ends 30TH December, 2020 The Imo State Government has approved the forensic audit of the imo state university amidst high level of corrupt practices as contained in the report of the visitation panel which undertook a thorough investigation into the university’s activities between the years 2012-2019. In another development, the state
Read moreGov. Hope Uzodimma flags off Imo state waste management agency, equipment
Gov. Hope Uzodimma today has flagged off the Imo State Waste Management Agency and her equipment in line with the 3R mantra Initiative that is aimed at bringing back the lost glory of the state in terms of cleanliness and eco-friendly. His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma at the event disclosed that his Government went on
Read moreTwo brothers killed, others injured in Imo robbery attack
Two brothers were on Tuesday killed, and other people injured, throwing Owerri, the Imo State capital into mourning. The victims, Ifeanyi Anyanwu, 47, and Tochukwu Anyanwu, 45, were shot dead in the robbery attack at the back gate of the Imo State University, Owerri. It was gathered that two other persons, Kasim Rashidi, 22, and
Read moreProtest: Imo road sweepers block Imo Govt House over unpaid salaries
The Imo State Government House in Owerri, was reportedly blocked on Monday, by protesting road sweepers made up of women, over unpaid salary arrears. It was learnt that since the swearing in of Hope Uzodinma as Governor of Imo State, in January 15, 2020, the protesting women have not been paid their salaries. According to
Read moreBye-elections: Police restrict movement in 36 LGAs in Lagos, Imo, as INEC warns against vote buying
The police has on Friday issued warnings of restricted movement in the affected 36 local government areas since Independent National Electoral Commission holds bye-elections in 11 states across the country on Saturday (today). The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, announced a restriction of movement from 6 am to 6
Read moreObiozor emerges Imo consensus candidate for Ohanaeze presidency
Following the forthcoming Ohanaeze general election for it’s presidency as the tenure of President General of, Dr. Nnia Nwodo winds down, the Imo Stakeholders, yesterday, unanimously presented a consensus candidate in the person of Professor George Obiozor. The former foreign affairs minister, was presented to Governor Hope Uzodimma at the Government House, Owerri. Chairman of
Read moreImo ALGON dares Uzodimma says No going back on resumption
Suspended Local Government Areas chairmen in Imo State have berated the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, for appointing interim chairmen for the 27 LGAs of the state and vowed to resume office on November 30, 2020, along with their councillors. The elected chairmen of the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State under the aegis of
Read moreUzodimma set to restore IMSUTH’s accreditation
IMO State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has promised to restore the accreditation of the Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH) Orlu which was lost years back. He also promised that his government will do its best to provide the needed facilities that will enable the Teaching Hospital be of service to students and carter for the
Read moreUzodimma flags off 12km Awo-Omamma-Okwudor Road Construction
Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has flagged off the construction of the 12 kilometer Awo-Omamma-Okwudor Road in Oru East and Njaba Local Government Areas of Imo State. The road which past administrations ignored will be completed in 18 months time, according to the governor. The governor said he has engaged a reputable company
Read moreENDSARS: Imo State govt Imposes 24-hour curfew
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has declared a twenty- four hour curfew across the state due to what he called, security reports indicating that some unscrupulous persons have concluded plans to hide under and hijack the ENDSARS protest with a view to cause mayhem in the state The governor, in a late evening
Read moreOkorocha wants report asking him to return N106bn published
Senator Rochas Okorocha representing Imo West Senatorial district and a former governor of the state, yesterday, challenged the Justice Benjamin Iheaka led judicial commission to publish the reports asking him (Okorocha) to return N106 billion. Okorocha spoke in Owerri through his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemedo, adding that doing so would enable people to
Read moreCOVID-19: Back to classroom.. As Imo schools reopens on Monday
The Imo State Government has announced the reopening of schools on Monday. The state government had said schools would reopen only when the body conducting COVID-19 test in the 27 councils had completed its assignment. The Federal Government shut down schools in the country in March because of the outbreak of the pandemic. In a
Read moreIPOB sit-at-home: Abia, Onitsha shutdown as Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi ignore order
The sit-at-home directed by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to protest against the celebration of Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary and in solidarity with the declaration of Oduduwa Republic recorded total compliance by residents and traders of Onitsha the commercial city, and Nnewi the industrial city of Anambra State. All the markets in Onitsha and
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