Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has taken on the role of Commissioner for Lands, in addition to inaugurating other newly appointed commissioners and Special Advisers.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the New State Executive Council Chambers in the Imo State Government House Owerri, was attended by the new members of the state executive and their families.
During the ceremony, the Governor emphasized that the process of appointments and swearing-in will continue to accommodate additional individuals.
He congratulated the new appointees, stressing that he expects nothing but exemplary performance from them.
The Governor firmly stated that he will not accept any excuses for underperformance, and warned that his administration will not tolerate any form of corruption among the newly appointed officials.
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The Governor also informed them that he has set up a new office domiciled in his office to check their performance
“More Appointment and more swearing-in will still be ongoing, more appointees will be made and more swearing-in will still be done” said the governor.
The Governor assigned portfolios for the newly sworn-in Commissioners as Hon. Ralph Nwosu retained his former portfolio as the commissioner for Works, while Hon. Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba retained his former portfolio as the commissioner for information.
Hon. Ruby Emele was assigned to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs while Hon. Chimezie Amadi retained his former portfolio as the commissioner for digital economy.
The new Commissioners include Hon. Bede Eke assigned as Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Modestus Osakwe as Commissioner for Homeland Security, Hon. Ikenga Elezieanya was assigned to the Ministry of Science/Technology while Hon. Ifeanyi Oruh was assigned to the Ministry of Rural Development and Empowerments
The Governor announced that he will be in charge of the Ministry of Lands, and noted that the Ministry brought some of the skirmishes his administration faced in the first term as he vowed never to allow a repeat.
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