RESOLUTION PASSED BY NJABA STAKEHOLDERS TO ENDORSE HIS EXCELENCY SEN HOPE UZODIMMA FOR REELECTION AS GOVERNOR OF IMO STATE

By: Amb. Anthony Akalugo

The following is the resolution passed by the entire stakeholders of Njaba with respect to the re-election of His Excellency, Sen. Hope Odidika Uzodimma, for re-election as governor of Imo State in November, 2023. The following:

RESOLUTION PASSED BY NJABA STAKEHOLDERS TO ENDORSE HIS EXCELENCY SEN HOPE UZODIMMA FOR REELECTION AS GOVERNOR OF IMO STATE

The entire stakeholders of Njaba Local Government Area comprising of leaders cutting across various sociopolitical affiliations, leadership of autonomous communities, Traditional Rulers, Structural Leaders, Elected Leaders, Appointees, Party Leaders, Youth Leaders, Women Leaders, Leaders across Polling units, Wards and LGA, Decampees from other parties, Market women, Transport Union, Special Citizens, Retirees and associations’, met in Njaba Council Headquarter, Nnenasaa, on 12th July, 2023, deliberated and critically scrutinized the governor’s performance so far and resolved to endorse His Excellency Sen Hope Odidika Uzodimma for re-election in November, 2023.

After a thorough assessment, the stakeholders acknowledged that the governor has performed excellently well in his first tenure in office and therefore resolved that he deserves a second tenure, and further asserted that there is no need to change a performing, winning team. The following are some of the accomplishments of the governor, while we recognize that the list is not exhaustive. They include:

1. That the governor has excelled in both procedural leadership delivery and administrative excellence,
2. That the governor engaged in frontal measures to address and downgrade insecurity in Imo State thereby restoring peace and viable socioeconomic activities to the embattled state,
3. In terms of road construction and rehabilitation, the governor has engendered road infrastructural revolution across the state. The roads include but not limited to: Owerri-Orlu road, Owerri-Okigwe road, Egbu-Emekuku-Mbaise-Umuahia road, MCC road and other urban roads and rural roads have been either completed or at various degrees of completion or ongoing. The high quality roads, provision of solar lighting and drainage systems are significant accomplishments of the governor in road infrastructural revolution.

4.Introduction and use of a new technology called balloon technology for controlling flood and erosion menace within owerri metropolis. This technology has effectively controlled flood and recovered areas threatened by flood and erosion. Also the use of eco-friendly engineering practice in road construction, such as recycling of failed road parts for use in construction, thereby enhancing environment friendly engineering practice,

5. Securing approval and commencement of operations to dredge Ogbuide-Orashi-Degema-Atlantic Ocean route for effective sea channel and Construction of seaport at Oguta, for Maritime operations, this is strategic in unlocking Maritime potentials through access to ocean corridor,
6. Ongoing Construction of a new Imo International Convention Center (IICC). This is in addition to other major construction works along Ikenegbu/Aladimma corridor and lots more.
7. Recovery of Eastern Palm University Ogboko and renaming same to Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, KOU. In addition, there is the recovery of Orient/IBC staff quarters, and other recovered assets of the government.
8. Commencement of academic activities at University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, and relocation of Imo Polytechnic to Omuma and establishment of a new campus at Egbema.
9. Approval of Federal Medical Centre Owerri to become Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital (FUTH, Owerri) and upgrade of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education to Federal University of Education.
11. Provision of necessary facilities to restore accreditation of courses at Imo State University, Owerri, leading to graduation of medical students after spending eleven years to study 6 years course, and same with some other courses,
12. Double promotion and conversion of civil servants and regular payment of workers salaries and provision of free transport for civil servants,
13. Payment of 13th month salary and review of minimum wage of civil servants to N40K and the approval of consequential adjustments as is necessary,
14. Reconstruction, restructuring and upgrade and equipping of Imo State House of Assembly complex to become one of the best in the country,
15. Embarking on digital skillup and providing various empowerment programs for Imo State, upholding the shared prosperity mantra, such that life in Imo State has become more meaningful,
16. Reestablishment of Imo State marketing Board for price stabilization and sales of essential products at affordable prices,
17. Linking Imo State to the national political grid, achieving uncommon feat of being the Chairman of Progressive Governors Forum and chairman of South East Governors’Forum.

The motion to adopt His Excellency Sen Hope Uzodimma for re-election as governor of Imo State, was moved by Hon. Chief Ozioma Beneth Ebonine, Ezengwori Njaba, Member Representing Njaba State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly Owerri, and supported by Barr. Chief Chris Duru, Former Clerk of Imo State House of Assembly. When the motion was put to vote, all the stakeholders unanimously voted to support the motion and therefore Njaba stakeholders have resolved and adopted His Excellency Dist. Sen. Hope Odidika Uzodimma, Onwa Oyoko, for re-election as governor of Imo State in November 2023.

Njaba stakeholders hereby adopt His Excellency Most Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma for re-election in November 2023. It will engender continuity of good works and in agreement with the approved Imo charter of equity, which is in line with the stand of other zones that His Excellency Most Dist Sen. Hope Uzodimma should go for second tenure and it is in agreement with Imo Charter of Equity.

STAKEHOLDERS OF NJABA WHO MADE TE RESOLUTIONS ARE:

1. Chief Chris Ohuruzor, Ishimiri Njaba, Leader of political stakeholders, Njaba LGA, Apex Leader
2. Chief Vitalis Ugochukwu Obi, Sole Administrator Njaba LGA,
3. Hon. Chief Ozioma Beneth Ebonine, Ezengwori Njaba, Member Representing Njaba Constituency, IMHA, – Mover of Motion
4. Chief Barr. Chris Duru, Former Clerk, IMHA – Seconded the Motion
5. Dr Bath. Okorochukwu, Commissioner for Health Insurance, Imo State
6. HRH Eze Anthony Onyeka, Head of Traditional institutions and community policing, Njaba LGA, On behalf of Njaba Council of Traditional Rulers
7. Dr.F.O Ekwem, Federal Commissioner for National Civil Service Commission.
8. Rt. Hon. Dr.Uju Onwudiwe PhD. Igolo Njaba. Former House Member, On behalf of former Lawmakers of Njaba LGA,
9. Prof. Uba Nnabue, Federal Commissioner, NPC
10. Hon. Emeka Iheanacho, SA Door to Door and Former IMC chairmen and Councillors,
11. Dr Norbert Ajiero, SA Health to the governor,
12. Dr Theo Ezeala, SA Special Duties to the Governor,
13. Hon Barr Dorris Akubuo Onyeali Special Adviser to Governor,
14. Hon. Ozioma Ukwuoma, SA to Deputy Governor, Media,
15. Hon. Oliver Eboh, Secretary APC Njaba LGA,
16. Hon. Chief Eddy Ikwubuo, Agunechemba,
    On behalf of Former Elected Chairmen of Njaba LGA, & GLOs,
17. Dr Austin Agbahiwe
18. Barr. Uche Nwugo
19. Hon. Odoemenem, Former YPP candidate, on behalf of Decampees to APC,
20. Hon. Peter Madu, State Auditor, APC
21. Ichie Peter Okorocha
    On behalf of Apex Leader, Communities of Njaba
22. Chief Ifeanyi Akuneshi, Njaba South Development Centre Coordinator,
23. Barr.Harrison Nwadike.
    On behalf of Former APC candidates
24. Chief Bernard Anyanwu
25. Chief Eric Igbojekwe, Coordinator Osita Izunaso, Njaba LGA,
26. Chief chukwudi Egeuka
    Coordinator Equity Campaign
27. Chief Eddy Olisa
28. Dr.ABC Odika
29. Barr Emenike Uzoh
30. Chief Anayo Nwadike
31. Ichie Vitus Duru
32. Dr Obinna Duruji
33. Ichie Durueburo Anyanele Chijioke.
34. Chief Dan Okwara
35. Chief Martin Nwagbara
36. Pharm.Mbazurike
37. Chief Martin Nwagbara
38. Hon. Chief Nick Ikwu Jaghirija
39. Hon. Kizito Duru Obama
40. Mrs Kelechi Aguegbulem
41. Mr Vernatius Oguama
42. Chief Denise Ugwoegbu
43. Dr B. M. C Amadi
44. Chief Vincent Egbuchilem, Ochendo
45. Dr. Udoka Ukewuihe UD. Jesus
46. Dr Kelly Nwagha
47. Amb. Anthony Akalugo, Former Leader Legislative Aides, IMHA
48. Hon. Anaemem Obikaeze A.
49. Hon. Lady Pat Nwanyanwu
50. Hon. Apakama
51. Hon. Tochukwu Maduakor. Chairman of all Chairmen, APC, Njaba L.G.A
    On Behlaf of all APC Ward Chairmen, Njaba L.G.A
52. Hon.Cyril ikeoha
53. Hon.Nick Iwuchukwu
54. Hon.Nobert Okwara
55. Hon.Vitus Anyadoro
56. Sir. Joseph Okpara
57. Hon. Chinaka Nzerem, Kaka
58. Sir.Jolly Agunanne
59. Mr.Oliver Ejikeme
60. Chief Donatus Onwudiwe
61. Chief Innocent Onwudiwe
62. Chief. Hope Ekezie
63. Chief Barnabas Umelo
64. Hon. Mrs Patience Odika
65. Hon.Emmanuel Izunwa.
66. Hon.Chigozie Ibenjo, ABANA Njaba.
67. Hon.Osita Nwaneri
68. Hon.Awuribe Elias.
69. Hon. Ugochukwu Ubaka
70. Hon. Nnanwa Ezeuja
71. Comr.Jeff Onyekwere.
72. Ichie, Joachim Mbama.
73. Hon. Wisdom Igboalisi.
74. Engr. Prosper Ikejiaku.
75. Hon. Daniel Duru.
76. Hon. Bosco Oguike
77. Hon. Mrs Theresa Nwaechesi
78. Chief Chibuzo Otugeme, Ebubedike
79. Comrd. Chigozie Unachukwu
80. Barr. Damian Eze
81. Hon. Chimezie Odoemenem
82. Hon. Beniah Okpananne
83. Chief Tony Offor
84. Chief Cajethan Ndubuisi
85. Chief Vincent Okoro
86. Hon. Chief Kenneth Obioha
87. Chief Christian Duru (CFC)
88. Hon. Oluchi Agwubuo

89.Mrs Florence Omenaoba

90. Hon. Linus Mbadi
91. Hon. Mrs Uju Nwaugo
92. Mrs Vivian Ezeocha
93. Engr. Ikejiaku Prosper
94. Hon. K.C. Ekwebelem
    On behalf of NURTW Njaba chapter,
    Former C.O.C State APC
95. Comrd. Goddy Amadike
    On behalf of ISAMATA, Njaba LGA
96. Chief Eric Uwaoma,
    President of PGs, Njaba, on behalf of PGs,
97. Hon. Okey Odunze
    On behalf of ARTISANS
98. Hon. Mrs Agatha Ejikeme
    On behalf of Community women leaders
99. Hon. Johnkennedy Okpoko
    On behalf of Community Youth Leaders, Njaba
100. Hon. Julius Egewusi
     On behalf of former elected Councillors,
101. Hon. Pst Lebechi Odinaka, Coordinator Njaba Shared Prosperity,
     On behalf of Shared Prosperity Youth Movement Njaba LGA.
102. Hon. Chief Ikeefule Nwosu, Okanumee, Njaba Coordinator IHFGG,
     On Behalf of IMO Hope for Good Governance Njaba LGA
103. Hon. Chief Dan Onumara, Njaba APC L.G.A. Chairman
     On behalf of Njaba APC