Governor Rochas Okorocha has threatened to sack heads of the state owned parastatals over poor performance. The governor, who disclosed this during a meeting with heads of some parastatals that are owing about three months staff salary, said the state government will restructure the parastatals and appoint the right persons …
On Thursday evening, at the State Police Headquarters, Owerri, Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Katsina, disclosed that the Command had clamped down on illegal motherless babies homes, as well as rescued 17 pregnant teenagers. According to the Imo police boss, one of the illegal homes, Ahamefula Motherless Babies Home, located …
The Guardian is reporting that workers in Imo began an indefinite strike on Tuesday to press home their demands for regular salaries and improved working conditions. Chairman of the Public Service Joint Negotiating Council, Colman Okwara and Secretary, Roland Adebayo, had on Monday issued a statement directing workers in the …
Governor Rochas Okorocha has formally expressed support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), still in its formative stage, urging the people of the state to join him. Okorocha made the declaration at a rally in Owerri as part of activities marking his two years in office. He said his …
Governor Rochas Okorocha has begun marking his second year anniversary with the celebration of Imo Freedom Day. Imo Day of freedom represents May 6th, the day the governor was declared winner through the supplementary election in 2011. The event however offered the opportunity for the commissioners to present to Imolites …
The Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ben Uwajumogu in this special interview responds to issues concerning the impeachment of the immediate past deputy governor of the state, Sir Jude Agbaso and allegations that the House did the bidding of the governor. Excerpt: Speculations were rife that …
While kick-starting the IMO Freedom Day Celebration a with thanksgiving at the Maria Assumpta Cathedral on Sunday, Governor Rochas Okorocha said IMO people’s decision to vote out the past government was the beginning of their freedom from bad governance and poverty. Governor Okorocha recounted how it all started and how the high and …
On this day, May 5th 2013, we remember our late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua who lost his battle to kidney failure while in office. In his honour, IMO STATE BLOG will dedicate various postings on our social media platforms to celebrate his life. First, let’s go down memory lane with …
The death has been announced of Dr.Alloysius Aguwa , a former commissioner for Petroleum under the Ikedi Ohakim administration. He met his untimely death along the East-West road, Yenegoa in Bayelsa State when the vehicle carrying him skidded off the high way and plunged into a river. Until his …
The newly appointed chief of staff to the Governor of Imo state, Sir Jude Ejiogu has been sworn-in by Gov. Owelle Rochas Okorocha with the mandate of ensuring maximum productivity in coordinating activities of the government. Ejiogu, who until his appointment was the chairman, Local Government Civil Service Commission, replaces …
The Imo State Governor was on May 1, 2013, commended for labour friendly policies, which they crowned with Labour 2013 Award of Excellence by the Imo workers through the Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Imo State Chapter, Chief Dr. R.A. Anyadike for having performed more excellently above his predecessors. …
Following his arrival into Owerri on Tuesday, Gov.Rochas Okorocha held a short briefing with members of the press. Also invited was Hon.Osita Nnewuihe (the other accident victim whose vehicle led to the collision) IMO STATE BLOG learnt that His Excellency made a N200,000 donation to Hon. Osita Nnewuihe for car repairs and …