Uzodinma challenges Anambra-Imo-River Basin on impactful programmes in South-East
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has tasked the Board and Management of the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority to work hard in order close the gaps that exist in water sector, agriculture, power, food security, livestock among others in the South-East and Nigeria, in the course of discharging their duties.
He gave the challenge when he received the Agency’s new team led by Emmanuel Anosike, the Chairman and a Senator on a courtesy visit at the Government House Owerri.
Governor Uzodinma urged the Board and Management to galvanise the Agency’s programmes to be able to address critical areas that exist in the areas within their mandate.
The governor, who congratulated members of the team on their appointments, advised them to avoid project duplication, but cooperate with State Government-owned agencies to harmonise their projects to get the SMEs, adding, “and call us for any possible assistance or support.”
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He expressed confidence in the integrity of the new Board, given the background of the Chairman, Anosike, and the Managing Director of the Agency, Emeka Nduka whom, he said, “are very conversant with the original objectives for setting up that platform and the expectations of the people, and how the organisation will, in collaboration with other agencies, facilitate development in all sectors of the economy.”
Governor Uzodinma advised the Board to avoid project duplications and cooperate with State Governments to address the needs of the people. ‘’As you do that not only Imo State, the South East but Nigeria will be better for all of us,” he stressed.
He further urged the Board to hit the ground running as Imo State is indeed happy to play host to the Agency and has them as partners.
“If you desire more land, don’t hesitate to approach the government. We need to plant what we eat and eat what we plant,’’ Uzodinma noted.
Earlier, Anosike said that their visit was “to pay courtesy call on the host Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma after the inauguration of the Board in May, 2025.”
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for finding them worthy of the appointment and to Governor Uzodinma for his magnanimity, recommendation, and facilitating their appointments in November last year.
