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We are in a period of total infrastructure revolution in Imo, Uzodimma insists …Inspects pack of multiple projects and roads in Orlu zone

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11 months ago

March 19, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

PRESS RELEASE

We are in a period of total infrastructure revolution in Imo, Uzodimma insists

…Inspects pack of multiple projects and roads in Orlu zone

Governor Hope Uzodimma has said that Imo State is now in a period of total infrastructure revolution, declaring that there will be no going back.

He spoke on Tuesday, March 18, when he undertook a tour of some ongoing critical State projects in Orlu Zone, to assess the level of progress recorded on them by the contractors.

Some of the key sites inspected include; the already completed Mgbidi-Omuma-Okporo road, the Orlu township road stretching from Banana junction (Amaifeke)-Umuna-Eziachi- Anara, the reconstructed Legislative Chamber for Orlu Local Government Council, and the Traditional Rulers Council Hall, both of which were destroyed at the wake of insurgence in the State.

Uzodimma equally inspected the ongoing Imo State Government House Annex at Eziachi, Orlu.

At the Imo State University Teaching Hospital Umuna, Orlu the Governor inspected the Kidney Transplant Centre, the completed Oxygen Plant as well as the various departments and wards of the hospital, during which he took the initiative to offset the medical bills of all patients in the Male Surgical Ward and that of others running into millions of Naira; a gesture that was met with jubilation from the patients.

At the Orlu-Mgbee-Akokwa-Uga road ravaged by erosion and which is currently under construction, the Governor praised the quality and techniques deployed by the construction company, describing the work ethics and technology deployed to handle the construction as topnotch.

He reiterated that what is going on currently in the State is nothing but an infrastructure revolution aimed at repositioning Imo for sustainable socioeconomic development.

Uzodimma regretted that Orlu zone had faced significant challenges due to insecurity, which led to the destruction of many public assets, noting that the current period marks a time of extensive construction in the area, particularly as security has become relatively stable.

“We have a pack of multiple constructions and road projects to recover the economy of the zone and also to recover life for our people in this area.”

The Governor further stressed his resolve to impact positively on the life and wellbeing of Imo people.

His words: “Governance is all about evidence of what you have put in place to make life more meaningful for the people. With the available scarce resources of the people, we will do our best to earn and justify the confidence they have in us.”

Governor Uzodinma was accompanied on the tour of projects by the Chief of Staff, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Development, Barr. Ralph Nwosu, the Chairman of Orlu Local Government Area, Pastor Chris Mbarie, the Chairman of Imo Road Maintenance Agency (IROMA), Barr. Kingsley Ononuju, the Chairman of Imo State Elders Council/Co-chairman of Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, HRM, Exe Cletus Ilomuanya , the traditional ruler of Umuna Autonomous Community, HRH, Eze Douglas Okwara among others.

Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser Media to the Governor
March 19, 2025.

Politics

How Buhari shocked me 6 months into his administration – Oyegun

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2 hours 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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23 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.”