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01/09/2023

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01/09/2023

The Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties Imo State, Chief Dr Sir Okechuchukwu Anukwuem, JP, answering questions from journalists on One Kindred, One Business Initiative (OKOBI) of the state government after he spoke about OKOBI to the Traditional Institution, PG's, SOLAD's, etc, at Eze Imo Palace, Mbari

01/09/2023

DEPUTY GOVERNORS OFFICE,
GOVERNMENT HOUSE

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OFFICE OF THE HON. COMMISSIONER FOR
SPECIAL DUTIES

PRESS RELEASE

DEPUTY GOVERNOR PROF. PLACID NJOKU COMMENDS UMUEZEALA COMMUNITY IN AMAIMO IKEDURU LGA FOR WOMEN ACQUISITION SKILLS PROGRAMME AND EMPOWEREMENT.

Umuezeala in Umuohe, Amachara, Amaimo in Ikeduru LGA has been applauded for their family support project where their women are being trained on Confectionaries (Cake making, bread making, solid soap making, disinfectant making, liquid soap making, decoration, event planning and others).

The Umuezeala women skills acquisition programme which was solely sponsored by Engr. Stanley Anyanwu (Ebekuo D**e), a community builder, has been commended by many as a development alternative for Umuezeala community.

The special guest of honour at the event and Deputy Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Prof. Placid Njoku, who was in a good excitement, commended the sponsor of the programme Engr. Stanley Anyanwu, (Ebekuo D**e) for aligning the initiative with the governors Shared Prosperity programme which is empowering the people to be economically active.

Speaking at the event, the deputy governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties Chief Dr. Sir Okey Anukwuem, advised the community to extend the programme by including the male gender. He said, if you can sustain this programme without bias to keep our youths busy, that the economy of this community and that of Imo state will be positively affected.

Dr. Anukwuem, while speaking, admonished the graduands to make sure that what they have leant and all the efforts put in will never be a waste. He said, “I encourage you with all the support you have received through this programme to move in and make this community proud”. He also said, remember, the community and the sponsor love you so much, they want your progress and that is why you were selected among thousands that were interested in the training, so don’t disappoint them, he stated.

The commissioner for Special Duties, also informed the graduands that Engr. Stanley Anyanwu, EBEKUO D**E who he know very well has many plans to sustain the programme beyond this first batch with many benefits, and asked the beneficiaries to utilize this rare privilege to better their lives and their families. “I want you to know that our economy is in bad shape, you will never understand this opportunity offered to you until you begin to make money through what you have learnt in the last two months and begin to solve your immediate needs without asking for help anymore”.

The representative of the deputy governor also stated that the state government under the able leadership of His Excellency, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma, is encouraging communities to key into initiatives and programmes that will empower their communities economically. He then introduced the One Kindred, One Business Initiative (OKOBI) of the state government to Umuezeala community. He said, OKOBI policy is an initiative of the government through the office of the Chief Economic Adviser, Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi based on the Umunna System where kindreds or groups can gather together to form, own and manage a business. He said that OKOBI is being promoted by the state government through the office of the chief economic adviser, to address the challenges of unemployment and to engage and transform communities by uncovering the wealth of untapped economic opportunities that abound. He said that time has gone when people stay idle and wait for government to provide everything for them. What you have done so far is exactly what OKOBI is all about, he continued and said that if other communities in Imo state can emulate your style Imo state in no due time will experience economic growth, insecurity and crime will be reduced to the barest minimum. He encouraged the Umuezeala empowerment team to take advantage of registering these various skills as cooperatives with the Ministry of Trade and Investment in order to attract government and international incentives.

Dr. Anukwuem concluded his speech by informing Umuezeala youths to visit ministry of Digital Economy and E-Government to register for Skill-Up Imo programme where thousands of Imo Youths are being trained in different digital skills.

Mr. Nkem Nze, the programme coordinator in his opening remarks, stated that what we see today started as a discussion between Engr. Stanley Anyanwu, and other sons and daughters of Umuezeala community in diaspora who came together to energize their resources for the progress and development of Umuezeala, and through that engagements came the birth of this Umuezeala family support project in just two months. He said that Engr. Stanley Anyanwu has informed the community that his schoolmates from Bulgaria are interested in supporting the programme because of the zeal and commitment exhibited so far from the students. He stated that the programme is purely economic empowerment and that all the graduands will go home with their empowerment kits and financial support. He said that the programme was organized by a small family unit called Umuezela and appreciated the sponsor who is always eager to make Umuezeala, Umuohe in Amachara Amaimo the most progressive in Imo state.

Other people who spoke during the event are the President General of Amaimo Autonomous community, Prince Emma Alaribe, the GLO of Umuezeala autonomous community, Chief Dr. John Nwike, Dr. Nkemka Happiness Unaegbu, Nee Nwigwe, Chief Emenike Njoku, Mrs Theresa Anyanwu, wife of Engr. Stanley Anyanwu and Eze Godwin Ezirim Nwebo, Duruigbo II of Amaimo autonomous community.

The highlight of the event was the inspection of the cake, bread, solid soap, disinfectant, liquid soap, produced by the graduands, cutting of the cake and a Royal blessing from Eze Godwin Ezirim, Duruigbo II of Amaimo.

23/08/2023

THE IMO STATE GOVERNMENT AND STUDENTS INTERFACE: TASKS THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURES IN IMO STATE.

The Imo State Students TownHall Meeting with the Government of Imo State Yesterday, 5th August 2022 held at the Imo Youth Centre themed “Peaceful Co-existence Between the Students Community and the Imo State Government” was an auspicious event targeted at fulfilling the resolve of His Excellency, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo State to run an inclusive Government where every parastatal and sector is duly acknowledged, complaints resolved and prosperity shared.

The Honourable Commissioner to the Imo State Government on Special Duties, Hon. Dr. Okey Anukwuem delivering a Keynote speech taught dutifully on navigating the paths of leadership and highlighted principal areas to take cognizance of in leading a youth structure.

The Students interface with the State Government also had leaders across several student bodies in the State expressed duly their past, present and future hopes as it regards the overall welfare of their structures and the studentdom at large.

The National President of the National Association of Imo State Students, Comr. Marvis Umokoro also called for peaceful co-existence between all varsities and student groups as that is the only way their voices can be heard and complaints resolved.

The Deputy Coordinator of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Zone F, Comr. Ejike Praised God for a total inclusion of the student structures in decision making as it relates to education in the State so as to provide a platform where the interests of the students are protected by the students. He also appealed for State funded scholarships and bursary to the students in the State, mobility to the Student Unions, access roads to schools affected by bad road conditions as well as to ensure that State varieties are not involved in strike actions whatsoever.

Further demands by Union and Association Leaders in the State cut across welfare programmes for the students, deed rally for the Governor, access to the corridors of power and job creation to Graduates.

Addressing the students further, the Senior Special Assistant to the Imo State Governor on Artisans, Hon. John D. called on the student organizations to also be the bridge between the Government and their constituents without any bias or sentiments.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs, Comr. Franklin Oparaji also highlighted the need for student leaders to stay humble no matter their present status as well as grow their self value by actions and not words.

Receiving suggestions and valued advice by Stakeholders across the borders of NANS and NAISS, the Stakeholders Comr. Chidi Agucha and other progressive leaders schooled the studentdom on the best means to interface with a sitting Government to produce results.

Addressing the students, the Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor on Youth Affairs, Hon. Eric Uwakwe acknowledged the complaints of the student community and promised his commitment to ensure that the Governor gets to see and hear the students first hand. He also implored the students to imbibe the culture of peace, unity, sportsmanship and dedication to work amongst the Students as fortune doesn’t just favour the brave, it also favours the committed.

In resolving the disputes between the National Association of Imo State Students, NAISS and other indigenous student structures in the State, He read the Governor’s Executive Verdict that “the National Association of Imo State Students, NAISS is the ONLY and APEX Government recognized student association for the Imo State Students, in the State and Nationwide.

A 10-man committee that will also interface with the Governor to state categorically their challenges was also inaugurated with the NAISS National President, Comr. Marvis Umokoro as her Chairman.

Other dignitaries present were the Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor on Urban and Regional Planning, Hon. Njemanze O. Njemanze, the State Youth Leader of the All Progrssives Congress and others duly acknowledged.

- Media Team,
Office of the Governor of Imo State on Youth Affairs.

23/08/2023

PRESS RELEASE

IMO GOVERNMENT FLAGS OFF FRSC EMBER MONTH CAMPAIGN AWARENESS

The state Governor Dist. Senator Hope Uzodimma, has flagged off the Federal Road Safety Corps 2022 ember months campaign with the theme “Avoid Speeding, Overloading and Use of Unsafe Tyres to Arrive Alive”

The Governor who was represented at the occasion by the Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties Chief Dr. Sir. Okey Anukwuem, stated that the campaign is a call for commuters and other road users alike to embrace a culture of safe road use as they travel on daily basis.
Senator Uzodimma said that the campaign is a time to reflect and reaffirm the commitments of everyone towards the advancement of safety of lives and property of not only Imolites and Nigerians who use the roads on a daily basis.
He noted that ember months are characterized by increased movement of goods and persons across the nation usually by road, resulting in vehicular traffic congestions, gridlocks and road traffic crashes leading to loss of lives and property.

He informed that speeding, overloading with persons or goods and use of worn out and expired tyres constitute major infractions that often lead to Road Traffic Crashes (RTC).
Speaking further the Governor, hinted that in order to ensure safer roads and fuller lives in the state, the present administration has continued in her efforts at transforming the infrastural landscape of the state through the construction and rehabilitation of roads within and outside the state capital adding that the government will not relent in her resolve to build and improve on the inland network of roads in order to combat traffic congestion, road crashes and engender better lives for Imolites.
He commended the leadership of the FRSC for their dogged and deliberate efforts to bring the issue of road safety to the front burners of public discourse and consciousness of every road user at all levels and called on all stakeholders to participate in the tight against the horrors of Road Traffic Crash.

The Imo sector commander, Evaristus O. Ebeniro in his welcome address highlighted that the sector has put in place operational strategies towards ensuring that the roads are safe for commuters during the festive season and thanked the government under the leadership of Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma for his hands of support and encouragement in making sure the roads in the state are good.
The Chief Custodian of Egbu Ancient Kingdom, HRH Eze Michelle Egbukole, the Ohoroma VI of Egbu, in his goodwill message appreciated the FRSC for choosing his kingdom for the flag-off ceremony in the state. He then commended the state governor on road constructions and appealed to the government to look into Ihiagwa and Ogbo Osisi market roads to ease the pains of the people around those communities.

The highlight of the campaign was the flag-off ceremony performed by the Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Dr. Sir. Okey Anukwuem on behalf of the Governor.

Nwadike Chinenye S.
P.R.O

17/08/2023

NEWS FLASH!!!

The Hon. Commissioner visits Owerri Ecclesiastical Province of the Anglican Communion

Delivers a lecture on One Kindred, One Business Initiative (OKOBI)

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17/08/2023

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CHIEF ECONOMIC ADVISER

THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF SPECIAL DUTIES

PRESS RELEASE

PROF. KENNETH AMAESHI, CHIEF ECONOMIC ADVISER TO THE GOVERNOR COMMENDS OHOBA COMMUNITY FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY SUMMIT.

The Chief Economic Adviser to Imo State Governor, Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi, has applauded Ohoba Community in Ohaji Egbema Local Government for their first ever Ohoba Community Business Development Strategy Summit and encouraged them to put in practice the ideas that was shared in the one day event.

Prof. Amaeshi, who was the Special Guest in the one day summit, commended Ohoba Community for initiating such plan to strategize about the Development of their Community.

Speaking at the summit, through the Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties, Imo state, Chief. Dr. Sir. Okey Anukwuem, who represented the Chief Economic Adviser to the governor at the event, shared his excitement about the summit which is in line with the Shared Prosperity government of Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma administration in Imo State.

He stated that, through the office of the Chief Economic Adviser, the government of Shared Prosperity has established a programme called Kindred Economic Empowerment Paradigm, known as (KEEP), and One Kindred, One Business Initiative, known as (OKOBI). He said that KEEP and OKOBI are programmes that are targeted at the communities in different levels to come up with a genuine Business Developmental Strategies that can generate revenue in partnership and in support with the government to improve the economy of communities in Imo state.

The Chief Economic Adviser, also said that the governor’s 3R Mantra of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery is a magnanimous policy that was formed to uplift ordinary Imo Citizen. He also stated that government cannot do everything for the people, but can create an enabling environment to help the communities grow and thrive economically on their own.

He noted that the Umunna, Onyeaghalanwanneya and other community system of socialization in Igbo land brought so much progress in our families dating centuries ago and commended the convener of the summit, Mr. Chijioke Okereke and Ohoba community for the business development strategy summit, which will stand as a path to progress for the future of all Ohoba son’s and daughter’s and therefore declared that this is the first of its kind in any community in Imo state where the state government were invited for a community summit.

The convener of the summit, Mr. Chijioke Okereke, in his own speech described the Ohoba business development strategy summit as a powerful ‘’Umunna’’ initiative in having a road map for community development.

Mr. Okereke, pointed out that communities cannot progress if the wealthy individuals in the community cannot come together with progressive mind to form a collective dream in pursuit of their economic development.

The convener of the summit also stated that a think-tank forum has been formed with his brothers in diaspora to brainstorm in making Ohoba a developed community
among communities in Imo state and beyond, and stressed that communities need to look beyond waiting for government for any development, and called on all citizens of the community to come together in harnessing the community raw materials to make Ohoba great amongst her equals.

Other community leaders who spoke during the summit are Rev. Fr. Augustine Chisomaga Unanma, of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ohoba, Pharm. Okpara Marshal, Elder Nwaghorim Ezeji, Mr. Ezeruo, Hon. Henry Nwakire, and Nnamdi Odikanwa, Ohoba Youth President. In their separate goodwill messages, they appreciated the efforts of the convener and the community at large in coming together to embrace a united front with peace, which will open up the expected development in the community in no distant time.

The highlight of the event was a question and answers session, break for lunch, Ohoba history presentations and a group photograph with Hon. Chief. Dr. Sir Okey Anukwuem, the Commissioner for Special Duties, who represented Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi, the Chief. Economic Adviser to the governor. The summit was hosted at the Okereke's dynasty in Ohoba.

Stanley Nnaji
Information Officer

17/08/2023

MINISTRY OF SPECIAL DUTIES

PRESS RELEASE

IMO STATE GOVERNOR THROUGH THE COMMISSIONER FOR SPECIAL DUTIES APPRECIATES DIASPORAN SUPPORT TO GOVERNANCE

AS THE EMEKARAOHA'S DOLE OUT ONE THOUSAND BICYCLES AS PALLATIVES.

Father Emekaraoha Foundation yesterday commenced distribution of one thousand bicycles to IMO people in Ihitte Uboma Local Government to help cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal.
The Reverend Father known for his charity works since year 1999, believes the usage of bicycles as a means of transportation is not only healthy for exercise purposes, but it is also hygienic and does not pollute the air.

His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma, who has the nack for human development and public, private, partnership in his absence assigned two of his most articulate Commissioners as representatives, Hon. Dr. Okey Anukwuem, Commissioner for Special Duties and Bar. Jerry Egemba, Commissioner for Tourism.

Dr. Anukwuem, in his eloquence narrated how the Governor has always encourage private sector contribution to human development. The cheerful Commissioner who stirred the arena to life charged the ever-smiling Father Emekaraoha to encourage other IMO sons and daughters in diaspora to return and equally help out in society building and assuring of Governments drive at ensuring a veritable ground that further promotes, encourages and secures Public, Private, Partnership.

The Commissioner for Tourism, Hon. Barr. Egemba, in his speech had so much praises for this selflessly huge contribution of Rev. Father Emekaraoha to the society, detailing the great benefits of this gesture in the lives of the people.

The cutting of the tape which officially opens the event for onward distribution of the bicycles were the two representatives of the Governor, numerous Rev. Father's, Father Emekaraoha, Traditional rulers, and Hon. Kelechi Emekaraoha, Managing Director IMO waste management and younger brother to Rev. Father Emekaraoha.

Imo son's and daughter are encouraged to emulate Fr. Emekaraoha, in lifting the society for better.

The highlight of the event was the distribution of the bicycles to one thousand beneficiaries in Ihitte Uboma.

Stanley Nnaji
Information Officer

17/08/2023

MINISTRY OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
VIGILANTE AFFAIRS AND
MINISTRY OF SPECIAL DUTIES

PRESS RELEASE

IMO GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES IMO YOUTH ADVOCATES: YOUTHS ADVISED TO EMBRACE OKOBI INITIATIVE.

Imo State government has launched Imo Youth Advocates. The advocacy programme is aimed at involving the youths to be co-pilots in security and peace in Imo state. The state wide flag-off ceremony took place at Lorji – Logara, Aboh Mbaise.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at his royal residence, the host and Commissioner for Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs, Dr. Ugorji O. Ugorji, (Odozieobodo) expressed his satisfaction with the governor for approving the establishment of Imo Youth Advocates which will cut-across 305 wards in Imo state.

Dr. Ugorji, O. Ugorji, while lecturing the youths about their job, said that there are two approaches to security, the security men approach and the soft power approach which is the government. He said, today you are ambassadors of peace; go to your respective communities, talk and dialogue with your fellow youths about security and peace in Imo state. He further stated that the idea of Imo Youth Advocates is to enable the youths discuss and listen to themselves on issues bothering on security and peaceful co-existence after being couched as ambassadors of peace and patriotism. He thanked the youths for volunteering to work with the state government for a better state.

Speaking on behalf of the Chief. Economic Adviser to the governor, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief. Dr. Sir. Okey Anukwuem, advised Imo Youth Advocates to embrace the One Kindred, One Business Initiative (OKOBI) policy of the shared prosperity government of His Excellency, Dist. Senator Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo State as the next alternative for self-empowerment and self realization. He said OKOBI has come to stay to help individuals or groups become economically empowered through personal efforts and government support. He stated that a lot of people are without jobs today, because people don’t want to look into other businesses that are available to explore. He further stated that government initiated OKOBI policy to get people back to thinking about business initiatives they can embark on either as a group or a community, like the ‘’Umunna system’’ while the government provides the enabling environment for such business to thrive.

Dr. Anukwuem, said that Shared Prosperity government of His Excellency, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma, is anchored on access to good road networks, healthcare, infrastructure, electricity, security, and amongst all improvement in agriculture, and business initiatives which OKOBI represents.

The Commissioner for Special Duties informed the youths that the governor is a youth friendly governor who is ever ready to take actions that will impact the youth of Imo state positively. He said, the governor has revitalized the state economy in just few years in office and said that time has come for the youths to embrace agriculture or any business venture that may interest them. He encouraged them to form cooperatives to take advantage of various grants and loans made available to boost the state economy. He advised the youths to visit the office of Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi, the Chief Economic Adviser to the governor for any assistance. Hon. Okey Anukwuem made a presentation of the IMO ECONOMIC DIGEST magazines to the various coordinators and the traditional institution in Lorgi community after his speech to enable them read further to properly understand the OKOBI policy..

The Acting Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs, Mrs. Stella Azorji, in her speech named Imo Youth Advocates as a Rescue Process. She said the flag-off at Aboh Mbaise, the LGA of the Hon. Commissioner is because of the love Dr. Ugorji O. Ugorji has for his people. She then congratulated Imo Youth Advocates and wished them well as they carry out their duties to make our state safe and drug free.

Other speakers who spoke during the event were Barr. Quinneth Okoro, S.A to the Hon. Commissioner on Legal matters, Mr. Lamua Shehu, Deputy state commandant Operations and Training, Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Chiamaka Ugbede, NACOTICS Superintendent (NDLEA), Assistant State Commandant Drug Demand Reduction Unit (NDLEA) and HRM, Eze S. N Ugorji, who gave the closing remarks with a royal blessing.

The highlight of the flag-off ceremony of Imo Youth Advocates was unveiling of Aboh Mbaise 12 ward coordinators of Imo Youth Advocates and group photographs with Commissioner for Homeland Security and Vigilante Affairs, Dr. Ugorji O. Ugorji, and Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief. Dr. Sir. Okey Anukwuem.

Stanley Nnaji
Information Officer

11/08/2023

Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties at Aboh Mbaise today for the Flag-off of Imo Youth Advocates. He also spoke on One Kindred, One Business Initiative of the governor.

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Watch out for the highlights of the Hon. Commissioner's visit to 52 Development Centres in Imo State.

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