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The Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government in Imo State have been directed to immediately commence work on the 2024 budget so as to meet up with the World Bank parameters that have earned the State applause.
The
directive was part of the decisions reached late Wednesday at the Executive
Council meeting presided over by Governor Hope Uzodimma where several proposals
from the MDAs were considered.
The
proposal from the Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Statistics for the
MDAs to commence immediate work on the 2024 budget in order to meet up with the
World Bank parameters that have continuously given Imo State a positive rating
was agreed upon.
The
World Bank ratings, since the regime of Governor Uzodimma, has earned Imo State
millions of dollars from what is described as SEFTAS and good
ratings.
Briefing
newsmen on the outcome of the Exco, the Chief Political Adviser and Head of
Political Bureau, Barr. Enyinna Onuegbu, flanked by the Commissioner for
Education, Prof. JohnCliff Nwadike, that of Agriculture, Chief Cosmas Madugba,
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Proper Success Ohayagha and the Chief Press
Secretary/Media Adviser to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachuku, said the Exco noted
with delight the completion of work on the total renovation of the Country Home
of the First Civilian Governor of Imo State, late Chief Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe
at Avutu in Obowo Local Government of Imo State.
"This
project was to enhance the profile of the State and give honour to whom honour
is due as Sam Mbakwe till date is still regarded as the most performing
Governor of the State."
Also,
it was said that the Shared Prosperity Administration of Governor Uzodimma has
completed three brand new General Hospitals equipped with state of the art
facilities at Omuma in Oru East Local Government Area, Oguta in Oguta Local
Government Area and Umuokanne in Ohaji Egbema LGA, all aimed at bringing
healthcare delivery nearer to the people.
The
three hospitals, the Exco said, are ready for commissioning for public use in
few days time.
Similarly,
the Imo State School of Health Technology in Amaigbo, Nwangele Local Government
is now fully accredited, a situation that has reassured students of the
Institution of their graduation and certification and has also opened wide
space for admissions for Imo youths who are desirous to go into health
professions to enhance their future well being.
On
the outbreak of the deadly anthrax disease ravaging parts of the country,
Onuegbu said Government has set up a Public Health Surveillance Team to quickly
prepare and alert Imo citizens on the diseases and how to remain safe for m it.
"The
Surveillance team is a form of proactive measure targeted at nipping the
entrance of the disease in the State in the board."
The
Chief Political Adviser further said that the Exco commended the Governor for
the leadership roles he has been playing in Nigeria which has helped in
stabilising the polity across the country, especially the visit to Lagos at the
wake of the crisis on the demolition of shops at the Alaba market.
He
said members equally commended the Governor on the hosting of the Igbo
leadership, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and all National Assembly members of the South East
at Imo House in Abuja which was structured to chat a way forward on the various
issues concerning the zone.
Also,
he said the Exco eulogized the Governor on his role at ensuring peace in All
Progressives Congress, particularly in helping to resolve the perceived
leadership crisis that would have enveloped both in the Party and in the
National Assembly.
On
the effect of erosion in parts of the State, the Exco said that the Ministry of
Environment had been directed to embark on immediate remedial measures to curb
the menace as they concern places like Ugiri in Isiala Mbano and Umuchima in
Ideato South and other erosion sites.
Specifically,
the Commissioners for Environment and that of Works were directed to work out
plans for immediate remedial measures to avoid erosion carrying away people’s
houses and destroying their farmland.
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