A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a pragmatic politician Chief Mike Ahamba has advocated for a more people oriented governance in Imo in order to build a productive base economy in the State. This was advocated in a television discussion programme.
Chief Ahamba reveal that a productive base economic is very obtainable in Imo state if the government should embark on a systematic planning, differentiate needs from wants and also do the right thing with the right and qualified people which will result to people oriented policies for governance.
The Loji, Aboh Mbaise born legal luminary stated categorically that Chief Mike Okpara of the blessed memory did it and that is why all the Eastern states are still enjoying his people oriented project till date.
In his word “M.I Okpara” considered the future, he did not take chances that was why he laid a productive economic foundation in agriculture for the Easterners in order to checkmate the over dependant of the Eastern on the North for agricultural produce. But is a pity that, that foundation was ignored and that is why we (easterners) solely depend on the North for food”.
He advised the government to always embark on policies and project that is people – oriented and productive for the economy of the State, decrying the dangers of consumer base economy. He also advice that governments should not delve into policies and projects that does not impact positively on the economy of the State and her citizens just to receive applauds and praises from fans and followers.
Chief Ahamba wondered why as at present no government is talking of independent power plant (IPP) refineries and other production companies and yet they keep telling the people that foreign and private investors are coming in. “The truth is that no investor will invest where there is no enabling environment especially power, the Government should act like catalyst by making available things like power, I know how much I spend in powering my residential home let alone a company” he lamented. He also advocates on continuity in government especially as it concerns people oriented policies and projects like Mbakwe did during his time. “Mbakwe succeeded, that is why we cannot forget him, he continued from where M.I Okpara and Ndubuisi Kanu stopped, accepted and continued with their people oriented policies and projects” Chief Ahamba revealed.
