Politics
IMO LAWMAKERS PUSH FOR STATEWIDE BUSINESS SUMMIT TO ATTRACT INVESTORS.
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
3- OCT- 2025
The Imo State House of Assembly has urged Governor Hope Uzodimma to convene a large-scale business summit aimed at projecting the state’s economic strengths and attracting both local and international investors.
The call was made during Thursday’s plenary session in Owerri after a motion sponsored by Hon. Kingsley Ozurumba (APC–Isu) and seconded by the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Samuel Osuji (APC–Isiala Mbano).
Presenting the motion, Ozurumba commended the governor’s efforts in creating a conducive environment for business growth through strategic infrastructure projects and supportive policies. He highlighted the administration’s achievements in road construction, healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, and security, noting that these investments have stirred interest from investors but are yet to generate a proportionate level of economic inflows.
He stressed that an investment summit would serve as a platform to introduce Imo’s vast opportunities to industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria and beyond. According to him, the summit would also showcase the state’s comparative advantages in key sectors while strengthening partnerships with the Imo State Investment Promotion Agency.
Supporting the motion, the Majority Leader, Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi (Owerri-West), said Imo’s economy has recorded significant improvements that deserve to be marketed to the wider business community. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh (APC–Obowo) described the executive’s achievements as a product of strong legislative-executive collaboration, pointing to world-class road networks and hospitality facilities now available in the state.
In his contribution, Hon. Ozioma Ebonine (APC–Njaba) assured that security in Imo has greatly improved, making the state safe for investors.
After deliberations, Speaker Chike Olemgbe (Ihitte Uboma) put the motion to vote, and it was overwhelmingly adopted. He directed the Clerk of the House to communicate the resolution to the concerned ministries, particularly those overseeing trade, investment, industry, finance, digital economy, and natural resources, for immediate action.
The proposed summit, if convened, is expected to spotlight Imo State as an emerging investment hub with vast opportunities for sustainable economic growth.
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.
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.
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
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.
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