Imo State officially launched its 16-Day Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with an impactful Awareness Walk to highlight the dangers of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and promote the use of the Violence Against Persons (VAPP) Act for prosecuting offenders and ensuring justice for victims. The Walk, which started at Freedom Square (Warehouse Roundabout) and…
The Imo State Civil Service is grappling with a significant crisis as retired officials, including Permanent Secretaries and Directors, face accusations of unlawfully retaining their positions. This has fueled frustration among junior staff, who are now calling on Governor Hope Uzodimma to address the issue urgently. Among the allegations is a retired female director from…
The Imo State Consumer Protection Council (CPC), under the leadership of Director General Mrs. Obioma Okafor, has initiated a robust campaign aimed at educating consumers about their rights and promoting informed purchasing decisions. This large-scale sensitization effort is being carried out in partnership with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)…
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), will confer an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Management on the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, during its convocation ceremony on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The announcement was made in a letter addressed to the Governor by FUTO’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mrs. Nnenna Otti. According to Prof….
Imo State has taken a bold step in its digital transformation journey through a landmark partnership with Huawei Technologies and TV Africa. The Honourable Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Dr. Amadi Chimezie, spearheaded this initiative, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to equipping Imo’s youth with essential digital skills. The collaboration is set to introduce cutting-edge…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has called on traditional rulers in the South East region to prioritize addressing insecurity during their discussions and daily governance activities at the state, local government, and community levels. The Governor made this appeal at the South East Council of Traditional Rulers Expanded Executive Council Meeting held at the…
The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has sent food supply to the woman who recently survived brutal assault from her husband in Amaokpala Community, Orumba North Local Government Area. The food supply, which was delivered on Thursday at the family’s residence by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, on…
…Upgrades To Digital Banking, More Credit/Loan facilities The Depositors and customers of Former Obosi Microfinance Bank(OMFB) which was wrongfully liquidated sometimes in May 2023 have been assured that they were free to come next week and withdraw a part of or the whole of their money from Adike Microfinance Bank(AMFB) which acquired the assets and…
The Igbo indigenes residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, under the aegis of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), have reiterated the need for unity and improved security in the South-East region. This was the central message at the association’s 2024 end-of-year celebration, which held recently at Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. The fun-filled event,…
Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated the reconstruction and dualization of the 5.95km stretch from Abia Express Tower to Onu-Imo Bridge, showcasing his administration’s dedication to modernizing Abia State’s infrastructure. This landmark project is part of the Abia City Gate Initiative, designed to transform the state’s entry points into beacons of progress and development. Awarded to…
