
The state governor, Hope Uzodinma, has urged Imolites to continue to strive for and remain committed to the best of Imo State as the state celebrates the 46th anniversary of its creation.
In a post on social media, Uzodinma praised the unifying spirit and courage show by the patriotic sons and daughters of the state noting it was how the state has been able to survive economic and security challenges.
According to Uzodinma, his administration has managed to sustain the development of the master plan bequeathed entrusted to the state by its founding fathers, since the creation of Imo State from the then East Central States despited inherited series of challenges from previous administrations.
He went on to highlight some developmental strides being made in the state to iclude: institution of reforms to sanitize the Civil Service, and restructure Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), rejuvenation of staff welfare packages to enhace effectiveness, as well as an overhaul in infrastructural development, partnership with governmental and non-governmental agencies to improve diversification of the economy amongst others.
In commemoration of the state’s anniversary, he pledged that his government will remain resolute to the sustenance of the ideals and values that propelled the founding fathers to building the dreamImo State, urging indigenes and residents to help in achieving a better Imo.

