IMO STATE GOVERNMENT
PRESS RELEASE
– As Okorocha Task Them On Productivity
The Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has urged the newly appointed commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and a T.C. Chairman to see their appointment as an opportunity to contribute their own quota towards the development of the state.
The state governor who made the call during the swearing-in of three commissioners, six permanent secretaries and a transition committee chairman for Orsu local government area at the state Government House, Owerri, advised them to always cultivate the habit of sacrifice to enable them discharge their duties effectively.
Governor Okorocha also urged them to shun primitive accumulation of wealth and have the interest of the poor masses at heart to enable them make history for themselves.
The state governor reminded the permanent secretaries that their positions are political appointment’ adding that it is the wish of his administration to make sure that every local government has a permanent secretary.
He urged the relatives of the political appointees to always pray for them especially for God’s direction and wisdom to enable them perform effectively rather than extorting money from them.
Owelle Okorocha recalled that Imo State three years ago was in need of good leadership while high rate of kidnapping and ritual killing were the order of the day and made them to understand that his administration has tackled such security problems to the barest minimum.
He used the opportunity to highlight some of monumental projects embarked upon by his administration; such as 305 model schools, 27 new general hospitals, dualization of rural and urban roads and transformation of the three geopolitical zones in the state into mega cities.
Speaking on behalf of the newly sworn-in appointees, Prof. Adobi Obasi who is now the commissioner for local government and Chieftaincy Affairs, thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve in his administration and promised that they will perform effectively.
Those sworn-in are:
- Chief Ken Aneme – Commissioner for Transport and Tourism.
- Prof. Adaobi Obasi – Commissioner for Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
- Chief Frank Chukwuemeka Ibezim – Commissioner for Agriculture.
The Permanent Secretaries are:
- Mr. B.I. Ibebuike
- Dr. G.C. Okeagu
- Mrs. T.O. Ibeagi
- Mr. E.O. Asuonyeigwe
- Mrs. N.U. Izunobi
- Pastor J.I. Ngoka
Mr. Peter Clinton Ihejiagwa,Transition Committee Chairman of Orsu,
Meanwhile, the state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has conducted a prayer session for peace, progress, unity and development of the state. The prayer session which lasted for four hours attracted members of the State Expanded Executive Council, traders, the clergy, keke riders and other Imo indigenes.
Governor Okorocha who said that his administration is centered on God prayed for more blessings and development in the state.
Ngozi Onyeocha
For: SSA, Media
