The Imo State House of Assembly on Wednesday resolved to urge the state governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, to dissolve all Boards of Parastatals, Agencies, Extra Ministerial Departments, Commissions, including Development Center Coordinators.
The resolution, now before the governor, was conveyed by the Clerk of the House, Lady Chinelo Emeghara, on the Order of the Speaker, Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe, following the impactful contributions of the lawmakers present at the plenary.
The House made this resolution following a motion presented by the Deputy Speaker and member representing Nwangele Constituency, Hon Amara Iwuanyanwu, and seconded by the member representing Oru West State Constituency, Hon Dominic Ezerioha.
Presenting the motion, Hon Iwuanyanwu noted that the State governor had already taken steps by dissolving the former expanded Exco, former SOLADS, and Strategic appointees. He mentioned that public service delivery needs improvement and enhancement, particularly in areas like wealth creation, agriculture, and education.
The House also resolved to condemn the illegal conversion of the House of Assembly Quarters and urged the governor to use the relevant government machinery to recover the premises, currently known as “Heroes Apartment,” so that the property can be restored to its original purpose.
This resolution was a result of a motion moved by the member representing Orlu Constituency, Hon Ikenna Ihezuo, and seconded by the member representing Ehime Mbano, Hon Bernard Ozoemelam.
Moving the motion, Hon Ihezuo stated that the Imo State House of Assembly Staff Quarters, currently called Heroes Apartment, is an integral part of the Imo State House of Assembly premises. He noted that there was no House Resolution or Agreement to cede the said property.
Additionally, a Bill for a law to provide for Skills Acquisition and Craftsmanship as a mandatory course in all primary and secondary schools scaled through to the second reading but was referred to the House Committee on Education for further action.
Presenting the Bill, the Chief sponsor and member representing Oguta State Constituency, Engr Gilbert Nwosu, said that the Bill would help tackle unemployment in the state. Engr Nwosu stated that the Bill would reduce the rate of importation of goods and boost the state’s economy.
Meanwhile, the Imo State House of Assembly has sworn in Hon Kingsley Ozurumba as the replacement for Hon Modestus Osakwe of Isu State Constituency, who was removed by the Court of Appeal.
