Prince Eze Madumere. Deputy Governor of Imo State. |
The
Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has commended the British
Government for her interest to partnering with Imo State and other South
Eastern States with a view to finding a common interest for development.
Prince
Madumere made the commendation when a high powered delegation from the British
High Commission led by British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Harriet
Thompson, hosted the Deputy Governor to a dinner last weekend in Owerri, the
capital city of Owerri.
In
an engaging conversation that bothered on development, the delegation had
sought a strategic partnership with the State in divers areas, ranging from
energy, infrastructure, education, transport and agriculture.
In
her entreaties, the British Deputy High Commissioner averred United Kingdom
values very highly it's relationship with Nigeria and therefore is ever willing
to work closely with her to ensure that Nigeria reaches its full potential
given her vast human and material resources.
The
leader of the delegation further revealed of the Mission's exploit in the South
East zone where it had extended its support through her Department For Foreign
Trade (DIT), Department For International Development (DFID) and Political
Adviser's Office.
The
delegation from the United Kingdom also expressed worries over the preparedness
of the State and the relevant institutions to conduct a free and effective
general election come, 2019 following the threats being issued by separatist
group, Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Nnamdi Kanu.
The
lieutenant Governor of Imo Prince Madumere while expressing happiness over the
partnership sought by the British delegation, explained that Imo will be very
much interested in the area of developing her agriculture and agribusiness,
mapping out some local government areas of the State that have both land mass
with fertile soil for agriculture.
The
number two citizen of the State revealed that Sam Mbakwe International Cargo
Airport has been designed to help in transporting and exporting farm produce to
the destinations where they are needed. He added that the value chain of
agriculture and agro-allied industries is huge, especially in the area of
employment generation for the youths, which will reduce the crime rate and
restiveness.
Prince
Madumere also pointed out that Health Sector needs serious attention,
regretting how woeful Okorocha led administration has performed in the sector
despite its extensive importance to the well being of the people. He attributed
the failure to the Chief Executive's disregard to expertise advice and policy
summersault.
He
hailed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for keeping to her
promise to deliver. He was also quick to raise issue of uncertainty that has
befallen the major political parties in the country owing to internal schism.
He
however hailed the leadership of All Progressives Congress for rising to the
challenge towards resolving all other issues for a harmonious preparation
towards the 2019 election.
The
Deputy Governor who survived Governor Okorocha's impeachment onslaught
following his victory at the courts also predicted that President Mohammadu
Buhari will win Imo State and with good impacts generally in the South East.
He
hinged his reasons on the performance of President Buhari in the South East,
enumerating some of his major projects in the area of the construction of
second Niger Bridge, major high ways in the zone. He insisted that the zone has
never had it so good.
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