Governor Hope Uzodinma has revealed that his administration has saved about of 800 million naira for Imo state Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC) within the last two months of assumption.
Governor Uzodinma disclosed this on Sunday at the palace of the traditional ruler of Mmahu community in Ohaji Egbema while meeting with stakeholders in oil rich Ohaji/Egbema local government area of Imo state.
The Governor lamented the misappropriation of funds by the elites and leaders of the area which is actually meant for the development and growth of the oil communities.
The Governor said his administration will not support any anti- people policies as he will ensure that monies and allocation meant for the people of oil producing communities are judiciously used for the development of the area.
In his words “My interest is to protect your own interest, only two months I took over as Governor, I have #800 million saved from ISOPADEC, but before now, you don’t get the money, they bring the money and the leaders share it leaving the people to die in hunger and poverty.
“But if we save that money, we come here and call a meeting, the communities will choose the project they want, we will award the project and make sure the project are done”. Governor said
The governor reiterated that his administration will continue to ensure that there’s lasting peace in the oil rich of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government area of Imo state.
While promising the people of the community of his willingness to provide adequate security for lives and properties Governor uzodinma appealed to the leaders of Ohaji/Egbema to differentiate right from wrong by helping the youths to desist from thuggery and other social vices that cause instability in the area.
Earlier, the Traditional ruler of Mmahu community, in Ohaji/egbema, His Royal Highness, Austin Iwuogu while commending the Governor for his timely visit to the area, enumerated some of the challenges faced by the people of the community as a result of activities of oil companies in the area.
He appealed for the Governor’s intervention as quick as possible to ameliorate the sufferings of the people.
In the other news, Governor Uzodinma has submitted a list of 22 Commissioner Nominees which was read on the floor of the Imo State House of Assembly on Wednesday. The nominees are listed below.
- Dr. Mrs. Osunkwo
- Iyke Njoku
- Prof. V. E. O Ikegwuoha
- Barr. Francis Dibiagwu
- Doris Akubuo
- Dan Oguh
- Noble Atulegwu
- C C Osuala
- Lambert Orisakwe
- Obiageri Ajoku
- Nkechi Ugwu
- Simeon Ibegbulem
- Kingsley Ononuju
- Declan Emelumba
- Enyinnaya Onuegbu
- Rex Anunobi
- Raph Nwosu
- Fabian Ihekwueme
- Tony Umezuruike
- Iyke Umeh
- Mathias Emejuonu
- Love Ineh
Consequently, the Speaker has set up an ad-hoc committee for screening of the nominees. The ad-hoc committee chairman is Obinna Okwara.
Other members of the committee include: Kennedy Ibeh, Frank Ugboma, Eddy Obinna, and Uju Onwudiwe.
The Nominees are urged to submit all necessary documents.
