Imo Assembly recieves list of 4 Commissioner nominees for ratification

The Imo House of Assembly on Tuesday received a list of names of four commissioner nominees for ratification.

The Speaker, Mr Paul Emeziem (APC-Onuimo), read the names from a letter sent to the house by Gov. Hope Uzodimma at the plenary.

The nomimees are: Dr Doris Uzoka, Dr Bartholomew Okorochukwu, Prof. Boniface Nwogu and Mr Uche Ohia.

The speaker referred the list of the nominees to a five-man ad-hoc committee, chaired by Mr Obinna Okwara (APC-Nkwerre), for screening.

He also charged the committee to conclude the screening by Wednesday and report to the house.

The house also resolved to pass a vote of confidence on the governor for his “monumental achievements in his one year in office.”

The motion was moved by Eddy Obinna (APC-Aboh Mbaise), who stated that the governor had performed well despite the setbacks caused by COVID-19 pandemic.

Obinna noted that Uzodinma had delivered on his mantra of reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery in his first year in office.

He further stated that the governor should be commended for adopting the recommendations of the panel of inquiry set up by his predecessor, Emeka Ihedioha.

Supporting the motion, the Deputy Speaker, Mr Amarachi Iwuanyanwu (APC-Nwangele), said the governor had demonstrated his capabilities, especially in road construction.

Iwuanyanwu also noted that the bills the governor had assented to were all geared towards improving the lives of the people.

While also commending the governor, Kennedy Ibeh (APC-Obowo) urged him to tackle unemployment in the state by promotimg industrialisation.

Similarly, Philip Ejiogu (PDP-Owerri North) appealed to the governor to pay more attention to payment of salaries and pensions.

Following votes in support, the speaker ruled in favour of the prayers of the motion.

He also congratulated Uzodimma for ensuring transparent governance and for his efforts towards minimising the effects of COVID-19 in Imo.