Imo Publishers list 36 abandoned projects, failed promises, seek answers from Okorocha today
The Independent Newspaper Publishers Association (INPA) in Imo State has presented what they described as sixth year anniversary gift to the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha as marks Democracy Day today in Owerri, the state capital.
In a statement signed by Elder Lambert Ojukwu, the chairman and Elder Chukwuemeka Ike, the chief scribe, INPA listed about 36 abandoned projects and others whose ownership were in serious doubts for the Governor to work on them and make the needed clarifications.
The statement said in parts: “As the Governor of Imo state, His Excellency Owelle Rochas Okorocha clocks Six years in office on May 29th, 2017, Independent Newspaper Publishers Association (INPA), as good partners in progress and major stakeholders in the State, carried out a study on Governor Rochas Okorocha’s regime and uncovered some agitations from Imo masses regarding the achievements of the Administration so far”.
“Hereunder, are some of the issues raised by Imo populace and wish to draw the attention of the Governor to address the following agitations of Imolites with the view to making Imo a better state for all.
- THE ABANDONMENT OF PRINCE AND PRINCESS HOTEL PROJECTS
- 4TH TERM TO CGC TO SDC SYSTEM OF GOVT: SO FAR, HOW FAR?
- EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY, HOW FAR?
- WHO OWNS EASTERN PALM UNIVERSITY? IMO STATE GOVT OR AN INDIVIDUAL?
- 27 GENERAL HOSPITAL PROJECTS, NON FUNCTIONAL
- WHERE ARE THE TURKEY INVESTORS?
- WHERE IS IMO AIR?
- 15 KM ROADS PER LGA 80% NON- COMPLETED
- IMO LGA ADMINISTRATION DEAD
- NON CONDUCT OF LGA ELECTION IN SIX YEARS
- INCESSANT AND NON COMPLETION OF ROADS AND MANY OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE
- ADA PALM DEAD (UNDER LOCK AND KEY)
- AVUTU POULTRY COMATOSE
- STANDARD SHOE INDUSTRY MORIBUND
- CONFUSION SURROUNDING THE LEASE OF CONCORDE HOTEL. (WHO IS IN CHARGE DESPITE THE HUGE RESOURCES SUNK?)
- SACK OF LGA WORKERS
- SACK OF IMO YOUTH MUST WORK
- SACK OF 10,000 JOB BENEFICIARIES
- NON PAYMENT OF MONTHS OF PENSION ARREARS AND DEDUCTIONS OF PENSION AND WORKERS SALARIES
- DEBASEMENT OF IMO TRADITIONAL INSTITUTION
- LOST OF ACCREDITATION OF VITAL COURSES AT IMSU AND IMO POLY
- ALLEGED FORCEFUL ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE LANDS OF IMO CITIZENS BY STATE GOVT INCLUDING FIDA LAND
- FORCEFUL EVICTION/DEMOLITION OF ARTISANS’ BUSINESS AREAS E.G. ORJI MECHANIC VILLAGE ETC
- HEARTLAND FOOTBALL CLUB RELEGATED, FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS
- ROOFING OF IMO STATE ROADS- A DANGER WAITING TO HAPPEN
- ABANDONED FLYOVER CERTIFIED AS DEATH TRAP BY COREN
- POOR ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARY CONDITION OF IMO STATE (EG DOUGLAS ROAD ETC)
- ALLEGED MISAPPLICATION OF 13% OIL DERIVATION FUNDS/DEATH OF ISOPADEC
- ACCUSATION OF REDUCING GOVERNANCE TO FAMILY AFFAIR
- ABANDONED 44 CITY GATES INSPITE OF HUGE RESOURCES SPENT
- NON PAYMENT OF EX APPOINTEES SEVERANCE ALLOWANCES DESPITE COURT ORDERS
- NON PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION ON DEMOLISHED PROPERTIES IN IMO STATE
- EROSION OF IMO HERITAGES LIKE DOUGLAS HOUSE, OLD LIBRARY, MBARI EFFIGY ETC
- UNNECESSARY DEMOLITION OF WALTER BOARD, OLD MINISTRY OF WORKS, FSP ETC
- OHAJI/EGBMA INDUSTRIAL PARK UNREALISED
36 ICAPS/YOUNG SCIENTIST SCHOOL ABANDONED
According to the group, “The Imo state government is therefore expected to expeditiously look into these issues raised by Imo masses”.
