Gov. Uzodimma Reassures Orlu Zone Of Safety, Development

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has reassured the safety of lives and properties of Orlu zone and the State at large.

 

Governor Hope Uzodimma in his expression of concern on the happenings in the region, made the affirmation at the Orlu Zone Development Forum Summit on Peace and Development held at Nkwerre Country Club.

 

At the peace and development summit, the Governor had warned aggrieved Politicians to embrace peace and shun sponsorship of violence.

 

To such politicians he said, ‘’I cannot be intimidated because I have come to serve and would like to be remembered for good governance and lasting legacies that will mark me out from other politicians who are self-centered and self-seeking.”

 

The Governor advised the Forum on the need to set-up a think-tank that would develop a blue-print on the needed sustained peace and development in Orlu.

 

The Governor further reiterated his divine mandate and leadership from God on Ndi Imo as he will not fail God or the people of Imo State to ensure peace and development not only to the Orlu region but the entire State.

 

Present at the summit were The Deputy Governor, Professor Placid Njoku, and Government Officials, Chief Ralph Obioha, Prof. M O Iwuala, Prof. Francis Eze, the Chairman of Imo State Council of Elders, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, the former Chairman, National Population Commission, Barr. Eze Duruiheoma (SAN), former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, RT. Hon. Amara Iwuanyanwu (Deputy Speaker IMHA) and a host of illustrious sons and daughters from Orlu Region.

 

Speakings on the recent explosion in the state that claimed over 110 lives, the governor noted that “I received, with rude shock, the unfortunate loss of lives at the pipeline explosion in Ohaji/Egbema as a result of illegal bunkering activities around the region.

 

“This is one of the unexpected occurrences that has informed our campaign and fight against criminality and banditry in our society. I have been consistent in preaching against any practice that could lead to national economic sabotage and jeopardy.

 

“While it remains pathetic that lives have been lost, this unfortunate incident calls for a redress by all who are in that illicit practice, to turn a new leaf and save lives.

 

“At my instance, the Imo State Commissioner for Petroleum, Rt. Hon. Goodluck Nanah Opiah visited the affected area and we shall review the breached protocols and implement necessary procedures to avert a reoccurrence.”