We have restored principles of true democracy in Imo, says Uzodimma
15 January 2023 |
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Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says his administration has restored the principles of true democracy in the state, through the execution of people-oriented projects. {ad} In a broadcast to mark his three years in office on Sunday in Owerri, Uzodimma attributed the successes so far achieved within the period to God and the support from…
Governor Uzodimma. Photo/HopeUzodimma01
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In a broadcast to mark his three years in office on Sunday in Owerri, Uzodimma attributed the successes so far achieved within the period to God and the support from Imo people.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Uzodimma assumed office on Jan. 14, 2020, following a Supreme Court judgment affirming his victory at the March 2019 elections in the state.
The governor said on assumption of office, his Shared Prosperity administration met a state with a decayed infrastructure, dysfunctional workforce and a deeply despondent and traumatised populace.
According to him, there was hardly any single motorable road across the state.
Uzodimma said: “The state capital of Owerri, in particular, was littered with unmotorable roads and dilapidated government buildings.
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“The Civil Service was a good example of a disoriented and directionless institution with no regards for regulations and due process.
“As a consequence, the productivity and reputation of the Civil Service dropped to zero.
“The situation was made worse by the fact that we had no handover note, and there was nobody to ask questions about government’s assets and liabilities,” he added.
He said his administration took off with the unprecedented effect of COVID-19 pandemic as well as insecurity and violence allegedly perpetrated by “some unrepentant sour political losers, who had vowed to make the state ungovernable” for him.
“First and foremost, through the right policies and provision of medical facilities, we were able to contain and minimise the devastating effect of the dreaded corona virus pandemic.
“To the glory of God, Imo State recorded one of the lowest numbers of Covid-19 deaths and infections in the county during the pandemic.
“Similarly, through the help of President Muhammadu Buhari and the unfailing cooperation of security agencies, we were equally able to contain the politically contrived insecurity surge in the state.
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