OKIGWE RE-RUN: Governor Okorocha suspends all government functions.
The State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has suspended all government’s functions or activities programmed for the week because of the INEC scheduled re-run election for Okigwe senatorial zone and two other state constituencies. Normal government activities would begin next Monday, July 25, 2016.
Governor Okorocha makes minor cabinet reshuffle
Governor Rochas Okorocha on Monday, July 18, 2016 carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle. Commissioner for Information, Strategy, Youths and Sports, Engineer Chidi Ibeh will head the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, while Hon. Ifeanyi Ararume Junior takes charge at the Ministry of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and Internal Resources. The Commissioner for …
IGBO UNITY FORUM: Read what each leader said at the Forum.
The historic meeting of Igbo leaders held in Owerri was a success. Prominent Igbo sons and daughters arrived the Imo state capital for the meeting. If you missed it when it aired on National television, you can read what each leader said at the event. HIS EXCELLENCY ALISON MADUEKE Anything …
PHOTOS: Ihedioha decorated as Fellow, National Institute for Legislative Studies
Immediate past Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha was on Monday July 18th, conferred with the award of Fellowship of the National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS). A letter nominating Ihedioha for the award said the conferment was in recognition of his”immense contributions to the growth …
Imo government uncovers N700m Pension fraud.
The Imo State Government has revealed that it uncovered a massive fraud within the State Pension Board, which had been ongoing for a number of years by high level officials in the Board along with some other retired civil servants. The was disclosed by Chief of Staff to the Governor, …
OBOWO: Imo state government presents 300 KVA Transformer to traders at ‘Malaysia market’
Traders at the Rescue market popularly known as Malaysia market in Obowo have been presented with a brand new 300 KVA transformer by the Imo state government. The Governor who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Imo State Government House, Hon. Uche Nwosu made the presentation to the Market Association through the …
OKIGWE SENATE RE-RUN: Countdown to July 23
Exactly one week from today, Senator Athan Achonu (PDP) and Rt.Hon.Benjamin Uwajumogu (APC) will head back to the polls to battle for the mandate to represent Okigwe Senatorial zone at the Senate. Which of these two candidates would you consider the best for effective representation?
New ISOPADEC board inaugurated.
Gov Rochas Okorocha has just inaugurated the Board of the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, ISOPADEC. Full list 1. Hon. Chuka Ama Nwauwa – Chairman 2. Prince Iyke Uwakwe – Managing director 3. Francis Igwe – Commissioner 4. Felix Uba – Commissioner 5. Ugochukwu Nwokeoma – Commissioner 6. …
EVENT PHOTOS: Igbo unity Forum (2016)
The leadership of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Southeast governors and other Igbo interest groups met on Thursday in Owerri, the Imo State capital. Themed Ndigbo and The State of the Nation: Prospects and Challenges, the focus was to discuss the political future of ndi Igbo especially in the current scheme …
Relocation of Eke-Ukwu market long overdue – Imo state government
The Imo State government has issued a statement in response to the protests carried out today over the relocation of Eke-Ukwu market. It is highly regrettable that a group of women could be deceived into carrying out a protest that could rightly described as uncalled for, over the State government’s good …
PHOTOS: Owerri women protest against the relocation of Eke-Ukwu market.
Dressed in black attires, a large number of women gathered early on Thursday morning in the state capital, Owerri to protest against the relocation of Eke-Ukwu Owerri to Egbeada. Egbeada is in Mbaitolu LGA. The decision of the Imo state government to relocate this popular market has been met with …