Uzodinma Sacks Imo Development Agency Boss, Names Replacement

The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has appointed Engineer Francis Onyedikacha Chukwu as the new Special Adviser/General Manager of the Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA).

The appointment was announced in a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachukwu, on Thursday.

Chukwu will replace Engineer Innocent Ikpamazie who has been relieved of his duties. 

The statement reads: “Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has approved the appointment of Engr Francis Onyedikachi Chukwu as the new Special Adviser/ General Manager of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA).

“With Engineer Chukwu’s appointment, Innocent Ikpamazie who was calling the shot at the OCDA with the same designation has been removed.

“The handing and taking over formalities are expected to be completed before close of work on Friday, November 19, 2021.

“Governor Uzodimma has also admonished the new SA/ GM of OCDA to devote his energy and time to sanitize the agency and restore the confidence of the people in its activities.”