Imo has Saved N800m in two Months – Gov Uzodinma
In a bid to stop continuous misappropriation and
embezzlement of funds in the Imo state Oil Producing Areas Development
Commission (ISOPADEC) The Imo state Governor Hope Uzodinma says his administration
has saved about of 800 million naira within the last two months of his
assumption of office as the Governor.
Governor Uzodinma disclosed this at the palace of the
traditional ruler of Mmahu community in Ohaji Egbema while meeting with
stakeholders in oil rich Ohaji Egbema local government area of Imo state. The
Governor lamented the misappropriation of funds by the elites and leaders of
the area which is actually meant for the development and growth of the oil
communities.
The Governor said his administration will not support any
anti- people policies as he will ensure that monies and allocation meant for
the people of oil producing communities are judiciously used for the
development of the area.
In his words "My interest is to protect your own
interest, only two months I took over as Governor, I have #800 million saved
from ISOPADEC, but before now, you don't get the money, they bring the money
and the leaders share it leaving the
people to die in hunger and poverty, But if we save that money, we come here
and call a meeting, the communities will choose the project they want, we will
award the project and make sure the project are done". Governor said
The governor reiterated that his administration will
continue to ensure that there's lasting peace in the oil rich of Ohaji Egbema
Local Government area of Imo state.
While promising the people of the community of his
willingness to provide adequate security for lives and properties Governor
uzodinma appealed to the leaders of ohaji egbema to differentiate right from wrong by helping the
youths to desist from thuggery and other social vices that cause instability in
the area.
Earlier, the Traditional ruler of Mmahu community, in Ohaji
egbema his royal highness Austin Iwuogu while commending the Governor for his
timely visit to the area, enumerated some of the challenges faced by the people
of the community as a result of activities of oil companies in the area, he
appealed for the Governor's intervention as quick as possible to ameliorate the
sufferings of the people.
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