A group under the aegis of Voice of Imo people Organization (VIPO), yesterday, Thursday, February 9, 2012, has honoured Prince Eze Madumere KSC, with a Merit Award of Excellence in recognition of his immense contribution to the development in Orlu Local Government and Imo State in general. …
Imo State Government has said that it will declare war on Child Trafficking, Child labour and any other form of crime against humanity at the Government House, Imo State during a courtesy visit by members of National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in persons or other Related Matters (NAPTIP). Speaking, …
The Imo State Government says it has concluded plans to make the state a Medical tourism destination in the country. The Deputy Governor, Sir. Jude Agbaso stated this shortly on arrival at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport from a one-week official trip from India. Sir. Jude Agbaso said that the State was …
Fellow Imolites, Enclosed is a summary of the 2012 Budget proposal speech which was presented to the Imo State House of Assembly on January 19th, 2012. Tagged the “Budget of Rescue”, find out what Governor Rochas Okorocha has in mind for the people of Imo and how much he needs …
IMO STATE BLOG has received a comprehensive list of the following approved landmark projects in the State. This document was made available to us by the office of the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dr.Obinna Duruji. Contractors may now bid on any of the listed projects. Truly the revolution …
An industrialist based in the United Kingdom, Aloysius Ihezie, is donating one million text and educational books to the Imo state government to boost Governor Okorocha’s free education programme. Aloysius Ihezie, who is the Managing Director of Choice Textile Ltd based in London, says the gesture is a demonstration of the importance and value …
Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha says Nigeria would overcome the security threat posed by the Boko Haram insurgency through a dialogue between government, religious and traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the country. Governor Okorocha who stated this when he interacted with government,religious, community and political leaders in Gombe and Bauchi States, said …
The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha floored Senator Ifeanyi Ararume and his Party, Action Congress of Nigeria at the Federal High Court sitting on February 3, 2012 in Owerri. It would be recalled that the flag bearer of Action Congress Party of Nigeria (ACN), Senator Ifeanyi Ararume …
Our State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha took to his facebook page to communicate with Imolites. His message read: As we perused through the commentaries on the post, we found some of the responses worth sharing: Chika Okpara: Owelle ugbua ka ibiara nu. Uche gi di na ihe …
The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has commenced the construction of multi-billion Naira Ceramics Tiles Industry in the state. The industry is located in Nsu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area, at the same site earlier proposed for similar project by late Same Mbakwe about 32 years ago. Governor Okorocha who stated …
The internet is awash with the recent inflammatory remark made by the Chairman, Ohaneze Kano Chapter, Chief Tobias Idika. Media reports attributed to Chief Idika stated that Governor Okorocha “lied” about his trip and did not meet with Igbos on his visit. As a follow up to our initial post on …
Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has expressed willingness to partner with the American government in its renewed bid to revamp and reposition some critical sectors like agriculture, education and tourism sector of the economy. Speaking when he received the American Consular-General, Mr. Joseph Stafford in Nigeria at Government House, Gov.Okorocha maintained that Imo has …