Governor Hope Uzodimma is set to inaugurate the third phase of the SkillUpImo programme on August 15, 2024, in Owerri. This latest iteration, dubbed Cohort 3A, represents a significant advancement in the state’s digital transformation efforts, spearheaded by the Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Government. Building on the success of previous cohorts, which have already…
The world is rapidly advancing into an era where skills, particularly in technology, have become the most valuable currency. Recognizing this, Governor Hope Uzodimma has taken a bold step with the Skill-Up Imo Project, a flagship program aimed at equipping Imo youths with the skills necessary to thrive in the digital economy. With the resumption…
In a move to bolster tax compliance, the Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has sealed off eight prominent hotels and apartments in Owerri. This action, executed on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, targets establishments accused of failing to remit taxes despite repeated warnings. The affected businesses include well-known names in the local hospitality industry such…
The Egbu community in Owerri North LGA, Imo State, is reeling in shock and grief after four young men lost their lives in a bizarre incident while attempting to evacuate dungs from a sewage pit at Umunwokoji Umuayalu village. According to eyewitnesses, the four workers took turns entering the pit, but none of them emerged…
All the 655 autonomous communities in Imo State have been mandated to key into the One Kindred, One Business (OKOBI) programme of the State government as a model for employment generation in the locality and food security for the people. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State gave the charge during an emergency Exco meeting on…
The Executive Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has publicly commended the residents of the South Eastern region for their decision to refrain from participating in the recent nationwide protests. In an editorial, Governor Uzodimma lauded the people’s wisdom in recognizing the potential dangers that hijackers could pose to peaceful demonstrators. “While peaceful…
A manhunt has been launched by the Imo State Police Command to apprehend the suspects responsible for the ambush and murder of four police operatives and a civilian. The attack, believed to be carried out by members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN, occurred on Irete along the Owerri-Onitsha express road. Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State have extended the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms for councillorship and chairmanship aspirants. The APC, in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Cajethan Duke, announced that the sale of forms has been extended from Monday, July 22…
On Monday, July 22, 2024, Hon. Frank Onwumere, Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Imo State on Motor Parks Supervision and Illegal Parking, orchestrated a successful operation to apprehend a group of deceitful vehicle operators in Owerri. Acting on a credible security tip-off, Onwumere and his team targeted individuals notorious for operating as “One-Chance…
In a bid to foster collaboration and synergy in youth development initiatives, the Commissioner for Youth Development and Talent Hunt, Hon. Dr. Emeka Ukaegbu Mandela paid a courtesy visit to the Commander of the 34 Artillery Brigade in Imo State, Brigadier General UA Lawal. The visit, aimed at exploring avenues for partnership between the ministry…
