IMO STATE GOVERNMENT REFUTES CLAIMS MADE BY FORMER COMMISSIONER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

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The Imo State Government through the office of the Governor on Land Recovery has refuted claims made by a former commissioner for foreign Affairs, Fabian Ihekweme, that it has refused to release allocation of land/properties to Imolites for development.

The Special Adviser Land Recovery, Hon. Pascal Nwakanma who revealed this to newsmen in Owerri, the State Capital, narrated that Fabian was only reacting to countless lands he bought with fiery names from the said advertised lands from the Ministry of Lands and survey last year, leaving it fallow for his personal gains, without developing the Lands as instructed by the Government.

Nwakanma while highlighting why the allocations as of now is on hold till further notice, said it is pending because of the computation of lands/properties that are been done, so that allocated lands are given directly and appropriately to deserved citizens to avoid land Rackteering, Grabbing, Forgery allocation, Multiple allocation and falsified acquisition.

He cited that from henceforth, the State Government resolved to put everything on the Database, when it is done with computation, it can make it accessible for every allotee to see.

However, Hon. Nwakanma said the Ministry of Lands is committed to ensuring that all land matters are resolved in due course for transparent and accountable governance.

The Imo State Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Government has partnered with local government authorities to enhance the enrollment of residents in the national identity database, highlighting the critical role of this initiative.

The Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Chimezie Amadi, discussed this during a meeting held at the 3R Learning Centre, which brought together elected chairmen and leaders from all 27 local government areas (LGAs).

Amadi who explained that obtaining a National Identity Number (NIN) enables residents to access social welfare programs, financial services, and improved statewide planning, expressed concerns regarding the low enrollment rate in Imo, with only 1.5 million residents registered out of a population exceeding five million.

To address potential challenges such as power shortages and connectivity issues, Amadi encouraged each LGA to tackle these problems locally.

Also, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ruby Emele, called for the full support of LGA chairmen to ensure their constituents can benefit from government social programs.

The Orji Police Divisional Headquarters have arrested Jesse Chidebere who is a female and 17yrs of age, a student of the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, for faking her own abduction and death.

This hoax caused significant distress to her family and the university community.

In a press release signed by the Police Spokesperson, Henry Okoye for the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, on October 26, 2024, the police received a distress call from concerned citizens reporting Chidebere missing and a message sent from her WhatsApp account claimed she had been abducted and killed, urging her family to go to the Orji Police Station for confirmation.

In response, police operatives launched a search and discovered the following morning, October 27, 2024, that Chidebere was alive and had fabricated the story as a prank on social media. It stated that investigation is ongoing to ascertain her motives for such mischief and would certainly face prosecution.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma has expressed concern over such irresponsible behavior, which wastes valuable resources and causes public panic, while urging parents to caution their children against engaging in dangerous pranks and spreading misinformation.

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