Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has received commendation for considering merit, particularly experience and proficiency in the appointment of personal aides including the recent appointment of Chief Ferdinand Uzodinma as Deputy Chief of Staff (General Services).
The commendation came from Imo Social Contract Group (ISCG), which describes itself as a good governance organisation.
It observed in a statement made available to the media in Abuja on Sunday that “rising above close-minded and divisive sentiments to source for best hands as aides in line with his administration’s widely applauded resolve to harness home-grown proficiencies further guarantees multi sectoral good governance and productivity in the State.”
Ferdinand Uzodinma’s appointment has recently attracted criticism because he is the brother of the Imo governor.
Signed by its Convener Dr Fabian Ihekweme, the statement particularly noted that the appointment of Chief Uzodinma is “a step in the right direction as it is fundamentally based on merit considering his competence, administrative expertise, wealth of experience, record of performance and undisputed allegiance to the State.”
It added: “After a thorough independent analysis especially with regard to the need to harness the best hands for multisectoral good governance and productivity in the State, we commend Governor Hope Uzodinma for rising above close-minded sentiments to source for and appoint only qualified hands with the required experience and commitment to the State as personal aides.
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