…stakeholders advocate support for governor
By Valentine Amanze
Political leaders, traditional and religious leaders, captains of industries and technocrats have rated the Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, high on his achievements so far in the state.
At the 2019 Stakeholders’ luncheon in Government House, Owerri on Thursday, Chief Paschal Dozie, the chairman of the occasion, said that the governor has performed beyond expectations.
Dozie, who is the chairman, Imo State Elders Advisory Council, said that the governor has shown the capacity to turn the fortune of the state around.
He, however, enjoined all and sundry to join hands with the governor to achieve the desired Imo.
His words: “We now have hope of a new Imo under His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha. He has done so well and deserves our commendations.
“I believe that if we want this government to succeed, we must contribute our individual and collective quota. So let us join hands with the governor to achieve the Imo State of our dreams.”
In his remarks, Governor Ihedioha said that the efforts of his administration were already yielding positive results, adding that he would not relent until Imo becomes the envy of states in the country.
He said that within the few months in office, his administration restored effective budget presentation, reduced cost of governance, embarked on extensive road rehabilitation projects, deployed technology as an enabler for effective service delivery and carried out broad reforms in the state civil service.
He explained that revitalization of the local governments for optimal performance, rehabilitation of schools, promotion of investment and industrialization of the state and training of thousands of citizens on many fields of endeavors were also part of the significant achievements of his government.
He therefore solicited for support from Imo industrialists, investors, and captains of industries to his visions for the state, stressing that his administration was determined to change the narrative of the state.
He said, “We must together prepare Imo for a future without crude oil. Government alone cannot do it. We therefore invite you to partner with us towards the development of Imo State.
“As we search for outside investment, it is pertinent that we rally our home potentials. The state is open to take advantage of your business and global networks to make Imo one of the leading investment hubs in the country.”
The event had d’le crème of the state in attendance including top government officials, friends and associates of the state. A roll call of those in attendance include; former governors, Achike Udenwa; Ikedi Ohakim; former Military Governor of Delta State, Luke Ochulor; Archbishop Anthony Obinna, Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi; all the members of the House of Representatives of the PDP; the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Chiji Collins, and all the members of the state assembly; the Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Samuel Ohiri; Chief Tony Ezenna; Chief Leo Stan Eke; Chief Charles Ugwu; Chief Mike Ahamba, SAN; Chuef Francis Dike SAN; Dr. Kema Chikwe; Anglican Bishops; Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria; Youth groups; Members of the Expanded Executive Council; Chief ID Nwoga among others.
