jJOINT TRANSITION COMMITTEE INAUGURATED BY GOV OKOROCHA

GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

PRESS RELEASE

SUBJECT: 52–MEMBER JOINT TRANSITION COMMITTEE INAUGURATED BY GOVERNOR ROCHAS OKOROCHA

-WITH 21 MEMBERS FROM THE STATE GOVT. & 31 MEMBERS FROM THE GOVERNOR-ELECT, CHIEF EMEKA IHEDIOHA

A 52 – Member Joint Transition Committee to work for a hitch-free handover on May 29, 2019 has been inaugurated by Governor Rochas Okorocha who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of Imo State and Chairman of the Joint Committee, Eng. Mark Uchendu.

The inauguration took place on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Sam Mbakwe EXCO Chambers, Government House Owerri which saw all the members of the Joint Transition Committee in attendance.

In his speech, Engr. Uchendu said that both members of the Committee from the government’s side and those from the governor-elect, are all stakeholders in the State and they would therefore be expected to come up with what would be in the best interest of the State.

Engr. Uchendu stated “I sincerely want to thank the governor for providing a veritable platform for all of us to meet and discuss on the way forward, prepare a road map for a successful and smooth transition from the incumbent to the incoming government”.

He added “I urge all of you to engage in healthy discussions that would move the State forward and ensure a hitch-free transition”.

The leader of the governor-elect’s team, Chief Chris Okewulonu said “We have to be objective in whatever we are going to do for posterity sake. We, as good people of Imo State, as a matter of fact need to set the pace for other States to follow. We appreciate the governor for assembling these quality persons to serve as members of this Committee. We equally thank the governor-elect for appointing these quality men to serve in this Committee. This is the kind of thing we expect in this State. We expect peace, harmony and co-existence because what is important is the welfare of Imo people”.

After the inauguration, the Joint Committee had their inaugural meeting during which they agreed to set up what they called a “Small Technical Committee” of about ten persons to work this weekend to provide the Joint Committee a road map.

In the 52-Member Joint Committee, members of the 21-member Transition Committee set up by His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha. They are:- Hon. Engr. Mark Uchendu, Hon. Adaora Ijezie, Hon. Emma Bukar Iwuanyanwu, Hon. Simeon Iwunze, Hon. Nkeiru Oluehi, Hon. Angela Uwakwem, Hon Ugochi Nnanna Okoro, Hon. Iyke Njoku, Hon. Chinyere Uwandu, Hon. Blessing Nwamerenini, Prof. Edna Njoku, Hon. Chika Ezeji, Prof. Nnamdi Obiareri, Hon. Ethelbert Ibebuchi, Comrade Kenneth Emelu, Hon. Jones Uzoka, Hon. Lasbery Okafor-Anyanwu, Principal Secretary, Pastor Henrienta Jacobs, Hon. Ikenna Emeh and Barr. Nelson Ezerioha

For the governor-elect, Chief Ihedioha, the following people Constitute the 31 members in the Joint Committee:- Mr. Ernest Ebi, Barr. Chris Okewulonu, Ray Emeana, Chinedu Okpareke, Dr. Chris Asoluka, Dr. Abraham Nwankwo, Mr. Nick Oparandudu, Mr. Steve Onu, Mr. Ken Orji, Barr. Chuka Odom, Mr. Kelechi Nzewuihe, Engr. Ben Ekwueme, Barr. P.G.U. Madu, Emeka Omeihe, Chime Alilile, Oliver Enwerenem, Gen. Austine Ogunedo (Rtd), IGP Mike Okiro (Rtd), Kanayo Kanayo, Prince Eze Ugochukwu, Hon. Mayor Eze, Chinemerem Madu, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe, Hon. Chuma Nnaji, Dr. Vin Udokwu, Engr. Chukwuemeka Chukwueke, Austine Otuokere, Hon. Uche Onyagocha, Sir. Martin Ejiogu, Rt. Rev. Chidi Oparaojiaku, Rev. Fr. Gerald Njoku.

Sam Onwuemeodo

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor