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Imo Govt moves against developers operating without approval

Published

1 year ago

August 28, 2024

The Imo State Government has activated a mechanism to go after developers acquiring lands and erecting structures without approval.

The move became necessary following a series of reports from members of the public about individuals and corporate bodies encroaching on people’s land using the name of the state government.

In response to the development, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Imo State Geographic Information Service, IGIS, Chukwunyere Amaechi, has issued a press release informing members of the public to demand copies of the approved private layout plan issued to developers by the relevant authorities or alert the body through its customer service number, 0809816381.

The IGIS DG stated: “It has come to our attention that several organisations and companies are currently partitioning, consolidating and selling plots of land located within estates in the above-stated areas.

“We wish to inform developers, investors in the built environment, and the general public that we have not issued any private layout planning approval to any organisation or registered any estate development scheme in line with our extant laws in the following areas: Ngor Okpala/Airport Road axis; Obinze/Army Barracks/Umuokanne/Oforola axis; Mgbirichi/Umuapu axis.”

Amaechi pointed out that there is a guideline for the issuance of private layouts in the state, maintaining that any estate development scheme that fails to comply with the requirement as dictated by law is acting improperly and putting investors and the general public at risk.

Amaechi further stated that anyone who buys or transacts land without verification from the body is doing so at his or her own risk.

She also reaffirmed that the agency is committed to ensuring that due process is adhered to at all times and that developers and businesses involved in property development operate with due regard to state planning laws and applicable neighbourhood or unitary development plans.

The IGIS DG further informed that planning officers will be visiting the locations to enforce compliance.

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IMO ON GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT AS GOVERNOR UZODIMMA KICKS OFF 2025 IMO ECONOMIC SUMMIT.

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4 hours ago

December 5, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.

The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.

The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.

His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.

“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”

According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.

“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.

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President Tinubu Transmits to The Senate Lists Of Ambassadorial Nominees

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18 hours ago

December 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.

Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.

The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS

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23 hours ago

December 4, 2025

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By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.

Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.

The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.

The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.

The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.