Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has constituted new boards for key state institutions, including the Imo State University (IMSU), the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), the Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH), the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), and the Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo.
A press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Oguwike Nwachukwu, confirmed the appointments and disclosed that Governor Uzodinma has written to the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, seeking legislative approval and confirmation of the nominees.
The new appointees include:
- Prof. Fr Philip Anyaehie Ogbonna – Chairman, Imo State University Board
- Eze Dele Odigbo – Chairman, Imo State Oil Producing Development Commission (ISOPADEC)
- Emmanuel Ogueri – Chairman, Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH), Orlu
- Prof. Nelson Alinno – Chairman, Board of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo
Each board comprises four members representing different political structures within the state.
Governor Uzodinma has urged the Speaker and members of the Imo State House of Assembly to expedite the confirmation process, emphasizing the importance of the newly appointed boards in advancing his administration’s developmental agenda.
The appointments have sparked discussions within political circles, with analysts highlighting their potential impact on education, healthcare, and resource management in the state. Residents and stakeholders await the Assembly’s decision on the confirmations.
