EVENTS
Comrade Samuel Udeh Ukwenga JP (Eze Umuokorobia) FCAI Returns As The State Chairman NURTW Imo State Council
It was an epoch event today at Arizona Hotel the venue for the just concluded State delegate conference of Imo State National Union Road Transport Workers.
The conference is a platform for electing of new union leaders. Imo State was not left out, as the exercise was done today in all the States of the federation including federal capital territory Abuja.
The conference started with an opening prayer and presentation of kola nut to the special guests and union members at the event.
In an opening speech of the State Chairman of NURTW Imo State, Hon Amb Samuel Udeh commenced with expression of joy and satisfaction with the level of preparedness put together by the organisers of the conference.
Chief Samuel recognises dignities at the conference, starting with Prince Alhaji Issa Tahiru representative of the acting President of national union of road transport workers (NURTW). Hon Chief Kenneth Okafor (Nwa Chinemere) special assistant to Imo State governor on transport,who represented Imo State governor His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma (Onwa Onyoko) Double Chief Nwaogu special assistant to the governor on park management. Honourable SA Rex Anunuobi (Sokom). Deputy commissioner of police on administration Ukachi Opara (Ozo Igbo Ndu) represented Imo State commissioner of police. Commander federal road safety Imo State, commander Evaritus Ebeneiro and other notable personalities present at the conference.
Comr Samuel started with reminding the members that the yuletide season is here, and called on members to examine their vehicles before embarking on a journey.
He stated; i am so happy today because, today in Imo State, national union is no longer what it’s used to be in the past.
We have reformed the union, and have given it a rebranded image that everybody has witnessed in the State.
Chief Kenneth while addressing the union members, in lined with the statement of the State Chairman. He joined voice in calling on the union to adhere seriously on the words of the union state chairman, by making sure that they cross checked their vehicles before hitting the roads, especially this season. He told them to avoid anything capable of wasting passengers lives this season.
He equally commended the leadership of Chief Samuel Udeh, for the wonderful job he has done as the NURTW chairman Imo State.
In same vein, Hon Rex stated your activities in the State, is very important to Imo State government. We wouldn’t want to lose anybody during this Christmas celebration.
He was full of appreciation to the union members, and urged them to sustain the relationship and understanding the union is enjoying with the State government.
Commander federal road safety Imo State, Commander Evaritus while addressing the members said, make safety your priority. He cautioned on drivers who indulges in alcohol intake while on duty, to desist from such. He also warned on over speeding and taking of illicit drugs.
Alhaji Issa who represented the acting President of the NURTW conveyed the national president gratitude and thanks to the State council of the union. He also thank God for sparing the lives of the members to witness the fourth concurrent State Delegate Conference in the history of the union, despite several challenges the union encountered within the last few months at national level.
He continued; As you may be aware, resolutions for the conduct of the State Delegate Conference were reached at the just concluded quadrennial Delegate Conference of 25th October 2023, and today’s event is a testament of the resolve to take the union to the next level and in conformity with the dictates of the union constitution.
Then comes the business of the day, which was handled by the deputy national secretary of union Hon Frank Ucheghara who hails from Imo State.
Dissolving of the State executive was done, and the list of the new executives was announced by the deputy national secretary.
Chief Samuel Udeh was returned as the State Chairman of NURTW Imo State Council through harmonization process together with his other State executives. After which they were inaugurated by the national deputy secretary of the union in the presence of the national acting President who was well represented by Alhaji Issa Tahiru.
The hall was filled with jubilation, as union members celebrates returning of Eze Umuokorobia as the State Chairman of the union.
In acceptance speech of the State Chairman Honourable Samuel Udeh spoke on behalf of his newly elected State executives.
He said; I appreciate all of you for the confidence reposed in us. By God’s grace we’ll not disappoint you people. We are here to serve you, please give us your support and cooperation to enable us continue serving you better.
Our doors are always open for suggestions and ideas that will help the union move from strength to strength.
Thank you and God bless each and everyone of you in Jesus mighty name amen.
The event came to close with a closing prayer, entertainment took the stage.
EVENTS
PHOTO of the scene of a ghastly motor accident involving two tippers at Ugwu Omere Lawyer in Okohia, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE
PRESS RELEASE
Uzodimma inspects ongoing critical health, road, other infrastructure projects in Imo
… Sets to sign MOU with UAE on livestock’s finished products at Achara Ugbo Farms
Governor Hope Uzodimma has commended the pace of ongoing work on health, road, bridge and other critical infrastructure projects at different locations in Imo State, stressing that they are in sync with his administration’s plan to reset Imo State for prosperity.
The ongoing projects include the late Engineer Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, the Assumpta Cathedral roundabout bridge, the Banana Junction to Eziachi road in Orlu, the new Government House Annex in Orlu and the Seplat Energy and Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited joint venture health facility at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu.
Speaking to newsmen at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu Tuesday, where he led a team of stakeholders and government officials to inspect the ongoing work on a key health facility, Governor Uzodimma thanked the federal government for finding Imo State worthy to host the project which is meant to serve the health needs of people from the South East.
He described the facility as world-class where all manner of diseases would be treated, in addition to serving as a support facility to the Teaching Hospital where it is located.
Governor Uzodimma who thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seplat Energy and NNPCL for the kind approval for the facility, and its funding, noted that it would go a long way, when completed, to bridge the infrastructure gap in Imo State in particular and the South East in general.
He further explained that the health project will also help in the recovering of the destruction meted to the town by criminal elements through their nefarious activities in Orlu.
On his assessment of work so far done on all the projects he inspected, Governor Uzodimma expressed satisfaction that the contractors have achieved between 70 percent and 80 percent completion of the work, an indication that their commissioning is by the corner.
Governor Uzodimma, hinted, for instance, that baring any unforeseen circumstances, the Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road will be ready for commissioning by February 2025 by the President.
He reiterated his administration’s preparedness to connect the whole Imo State with accessible roads that will, not just link them together easily, but make it possible for the rural dwellers who are predominantly farmers, to have value for their produce when they get to the markets of their choice for transactions.
Governor Uzodimma explained that the One Town State concept that has necessitated the construction of a Government House Annex in Orlu and another one to be built in Okigwe, with the attendant excellent road connectivity, will also make it possible for workers to access their work place easily whether they choose to operate from Orlu, Okigwe or Owerri.
He described the experience from the inspection as worth the while and a “strategic way of letting Imo people know that we are not idle, but working tirelessly to meet our set target.”
The Governor said that nothing will dissuade him from taking steps to implement policies and programmes, either in the area of roads, health, power, education, youth empowerment, among others, which will enhance the livelihood of Imo people.
He therefore hinted that he is about signing a Memorandum of Understanding with livestock experts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who will help to bring to the fore, the potentials and value chain in the livestock production at Achara Ugbo Farms in Emekeuku, near Owerri.
Governor Uzodimma promised to make this year’s Christmas festival more memorable and better for Imo people than that of the previous year.
Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor
November 26, 2024.
PHOTO of the scene of a ghastly motor accident involving two tippers at Ugwu Omere Lawyer in Okohia, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
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