I’m Rebuilding Imo From Ruins Of Okorocha’s Administration – Gov Ihedioha
Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has said his administration was rebuilding the state from the “ruins” of the tenure of his predecessor, Senator Rochas Okorocha.
Ihedioha said this on his arrival from the 74th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, where he held “strategic business meetings” with foreign investors.
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The governor, who arrived at the Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, on Sunday, described his engagements in the U.S as “exploratory and gainful”.
Speaking in a statement by his chief press secretary, Chibuike Onyeukwu, the governor assured the people of Imo that his administration was making steady progress in developing the state.
He also appealed for continued diligence and patriotism on the part of the people, saying: “Let us continue to work hard. Together, we will rebuild our state.”
Ihedioha said the state had made steady progress under his watch and would continue to witness genuine and proactive efforts towards rebuilding the state.
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He enjoined the citizens to be patient with his administration, noting that, “the Imo Community in Diaspora and our partners are appreciative of the steps we have taken so far to rebuild the state”.
He said, “the trip was exploratory. We are all aware that we are working hard to get back to both national and international reckoning, though that will take a while but the good news is that we are making steady progress.
“So it is in our best interest to continue to improve our relationship with the civilized world. So far our efforts are yielding the desired results.”
Onyeukwu said while in the U.S, Ihedioha met with key multilateral agencies on the sidelines of the UNGA, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The aide said the governor secured assurance of the UNDP to support the state in capacity building, job and wealth creation, youth development, tourism, business mapping and setting the Sustainable Development Goals framework for the state.
