By Okey Alozie
Poised to Transform Ihitteuboma and make it the best local government area in Imo State and to be a good ambassador of the “prosperity government of his Excellency the governor of Imo State Senator Hope Uzodinma. The newly sworn Interim Management Committee Chairman (IMC) of Ihitteuboma Hon Olemgbe Chike has swung into full action to put things in order in the area.
Hon Olemgbe who said he has come to transform the council on Monday while in his office declared that sanity must be maintained.
He warned against truancy and lezzaaffair attitude to work adding that any staff that misbehaved will have his or her self to be blamed.
Hon Olemgbe promised to be good to all workers but insisted that every staff of the LGA must add value to the system.
He said he will take proactive measure to curb crime in the area.
Olemgbe who is more than determined to ensure that the 3 “R mantra of reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery is actualized especially in Ihitteeuboma have started visiting all the political wards in the area to identify their problems.
He has also held series of meeting with political leaders and traditional rulers in order to make sure that there is unity in Ihitteeuboma.
Hon Olemgbe who is one of the most experienced council boss in Imo State is doing everything possible to put his council to an enviable position.
People of Awuchinumu his home town have praised Governor Hope Uzodinma for using Olemgbe Chike to break political jinx in the area.
According to people of Awuchinumu, nobody from the area has ever received any political appointment or elective position since the creation of Ihitteuboma.
The people expressed joy and happiness over the appointment of their illustrious son Olemgbe Chike who is now the IMC chairman of Ihitteuboma.
Awuchinumu people have now vowed to give governor Hope Uzodinma undiluted and uninfliching support and loyalty needed to succeed in office.
The people of the area also prayed that Hon Olemgbe will succeed himself as executive chairman of Ihitteuboma LGA.
Easter: Christians In Imo Beg Uzodinma For Church Service
Tunji Adedeji
Few days to the celebration of the Easter, Christians in Imo State have sent a passionate appeal to the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma to allow them conduct Easter services on Sunday.
CAN chairman in Imo state , Apostle Godson Obeji, while making this appeal on Tuesday at their secretariat in Owerri during their meeting with the Committee on COVID 19 said Easter celebration is the most essential in Christendom and the faithful in the state should be allowed to observed services to commemorate the death and ascension of Jesus Christ .
Obeji explained to the committee headed by a former national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Maurice Iwu that the government could even ask church leaders to maintain social distancing while conducting the services.
Speaking shortly, the Anglican Bishop of Ohaji/ Egbema Diocese, Chidi Oparaojiaku , pointed that the government would be doing a huge disservice to the Christian community in the state if it didn’t allow it to conduct Easter services.
In his response, Prof Iwu promised to take their concerns to the state Governor, Hope Uzodinma , explaining , that the state government declared the lockdown in the state to ensure the state was free of coronavirus.
He also said, “It will be foolish to depend solely on our intellect. We depend on God. Spiritually, we believe he is the all knowing. All knowledge comes from God. We have a war in our hands because coronavirus is strange to us, a situation we don’t properly understand.
“Coronavirus passes through fluid. Social distancing is ideal. Scrubbing the floor and washing of hands with soap and water and making use of hand sanitizers are highly recommended.”
“The best way to fight coronavirus is to avoid it. What happened in Italy is a big lesson to the world. If it happens to people who are not prepared, there would be bigger problem. You could imagine what will happen if it comes to us that do not have good health -care system, no electricity.”
He added, “We are learning from other people’s experience because we do not have the solution. That is why there is a lockdown in Imo. We understand the people’s plight but to save lives is more important. There should be relief, some forms of help to people. There are palliatives but not solutions.
“There is a difference between religiosity and Christianity. Don’t’ tell people that they are no longer Christians because they are not going to Church. This season shall also pass over. Whatever happens will be to the absolute glory of God. We saved the lives of many people by shutting Fancy Hotel. We are doing our work in a deliberate manner.”
