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Imo very close to realising digital industrialisation, says Uzodimma …. Signs pact with US-MAC on Imo Digital City

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11 months ago

March 10, 2025

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GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

PRESS RELEASE

Imo very close to realising digital industrialisation, says Uzodimma

…. Signs pact with US-MAC on Imo Digital City

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State
has expressed confidence that his administration’s quest for a digital economy is on the part of full realisation.

Uzodimma disclosed this on Monday, March 10, 2025 in his office at Government Owerri, when US-Mac signed an agreement with the government on how to fully realise the potentials of Imo digital City, an initiative of the governor.

He explained that his administration, has since its inception, strived towards creating a digital economy that can empower Imo youths and create over 300,000 jobs through the Skill-Up Imo Programme.

The, programme he said, has “graduated 40,000 youths, most of them are gainfully employed, while some of them have started their own businesses.”

Uzodimma noted that the agreement signed with US-Mac, a United States-based digital marketing company will add impetus, and help expedite the realisation of the vision of a digital economy for Imo State.

He disclosed that the State is equally partnering with other well known companies and organization like Cisco, Microsoft, Zinox Technologies, Konga, SP, European Union Digital SME Alliance for the purpose of turning the Imo economy around, and making the State the economic base and
technology hub of Nigeria.

The Governor equally noted that the State has an agreement with United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) to create 1,000 jobs annually for the State.

“What we intend to do is to enable multi-national companies and global organisations partner with Imo State Government in our determination to create jobs, curb youth restiveness, and provide economic prosperity for our youths. We are gradually moving towards realising the dream of a new Imo,” Uzodimma stated.

He therefore thanked the partners and urged the Management team of US-Mac to be committed in keeping the terms of the agreement, and promised not to disappoint their own expectations as a government.

The Leader of the delegation and Management Director of US-Mac Company, Mr. Chris Burry expressed delight over the partnership, and signed the dotted lines in the agreement on behalf of the Company while the Secretary to the Imo State Government, Chief Cosmos Iwu signed for the government.

The Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Dr. Chimezie Amadi, Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Dr Mrs Irene Chima, and other political appointees witnessed the event.

Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser, Media to the Governor
March 10, 2025.

PHOTO: Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State addresses the Managing Director of US- MAC, Mr. Chris Burry when the latter led his team to sign agreement to partner Imo State Government on Imo Digital City at the Governor’s Office, Government House Owerri… Monday

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How Buhari shocked me 6 months into his administration – Oyegun

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31 minutes ago

February 7, 2026

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Chairman, Policy Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, says former president Muhammadu Buhari gave him the shock of his life, six months into his administration as Nigeria’s leader.

Oyegun made this disclosure on Friday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.

He revealed that as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, he went to tell Buhari that he was not delivering his election promises to Nigerians but that the late president told him he would not rule with strictness, but rather wanted to show Nigerians that he is a true civilian president.

The former APC National Chairman lamented that it became business as usual, from there.

“I was national chairman of the APC. Six months or less into our assuming office, fairly alarmed, I went to the late President Buhari for a one-on-one talk. I said Mr President, this is not what the people were expecting. They wanted a bit of the old president Buhari.

“And he explained to me, Mr Chairman, I have learned my lesson. I was shocked. And don’t forget at that time, a lot of prominent Nigerians took their holidays abroad, just to be sure and see what this new sheriff in town will be.

“Buhari told me he wants to now show the people that he’s a true civilian president in Agbada. And by the time we finished the conversation, I said Oh God, we are finished. Because, if he’s not ready to be strict, what’s the point?

“Weeks later, months later, years later, I was proven correct. And of course, it became business as usual, only that they are a new set of tenants in Aso Rock. That was a shocker,” he said.

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Electoral Reform: Dino alleges senate’s plot to rig 2027 election

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22 hours ago

February 6, 2026

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Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye Esq, has raised concerns over the Senate’s reported rejection of the electronic transmission of election results.

The move, according to Melaye, is a clear endorsement of election rigging and an indication of a sinister plan to rig the 2027 elections.

In a statement on Friday, the former lawmaker criticized the Senate’s decision, stating that it undermines the credibility of the electoral process.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC chieftain, also stated that the move opens the door for electoral manipulation and fraud.

He further warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of results is a step backwards for democracy in Nigeria.

Melaye called on lawmakers and citizens to stand up against “this blatant attempt to undermine the will of the people and ensure that future elections are free, fair, and transparent”.

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Electoral Act: Nigerians have every reason to be mad at Senate – Ezekwesili

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1 day ago

February 6, 2026

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Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said Nigerians have every reason to be mad at the Senate over the ongoing debate on e-transmission of election results.

Ezekwesili made this known on Friday when she featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ monitored by DAILY POST.

DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that aimed to compel the electronic transmission of election results.

Reacting to the matter, Ezekwesili said, “The fundamental issue with the review of the Electoral Act is that the Senate retained the INEC 2022 Act, Section 60 Sub 5.

“This section became infamous for the loophole it provided INEC, causing Nigerians to lose trust. Since the law established that it wasn’t mandatory for INEC to transmit electoral results in real-time, there wasn’t much anyone could say.

“Citizens embraced the opportunity to reform the INEC Act, aiming to address ambiguity and discretionary opportunities for INEC. Yet, the Senate handled it with a “let sleeping dogs lie” approach. The citizens have every reason to be as outraged as they currently are.”