Amid encomia by the 27 elected members of the Imo State House of Assembly who marked their one year in office over the weekend, Governor Hope Uzodimma has pledged continuing collaboration with the lawmakers to ensure that under his watch, the State is developed.
It was a moment of solemn reflection for both members of the Executive and the Legislature who attended the occasion as they listened to Governor Uzodimma and the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe, make their remarks which centred on how Imo State could become the economic hub of the South East if both arms of government continue to work together.
“Let me assure you that I will strive to continue to provide the enabling environment for you to execute your legislative duties and support your training programmes and improvement. I will always have your back as we collectively render selfless service to our people,” Governor Uzodimma said while
congratulating the lawmakers on their first anniversary.
The Governor added: “Mr. Speaker, Honourable members, let me reiterate that I am here today to demonstrate my deep respect for this institution and my genuine appreciation for your cooperation with my administration since I assumed office as the Governor of Imo State. I am also here to celebrate hard work, resourcefulness, and patriotism. You represent the best, and your constituents made the right choice in electing you. Your legislative excellence is in consonance with my commitment to serving our people with integrity.Transparency and accountability shall continue to be my watchword.”
Governor Uzodimma who explained that his administration is in hurry to turn around the economic fortunes of Imo State, said that the lawmakers have, through their bills and motions, shown that they are also in sync with his developmental plans for the State.
The Governor identified their motions on the Public Private Partnership (PPP) as particularly encouraging, noting that the lawmakers show clearly that they understand the dynamics of current global economic and development trajectory.