BY EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU.
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has presented the 2025 appropriation budget to the Imo State House of Assembly with ₦756 billion.
The budget, estimated at ₦755,588,041,220 was tagged the “Budget of Expanded Economic Opportunities.”
In his presentation, the governor outlined the administration’s achievements over the past five years and reaffirmed his commitment to transform the state under the ‘Shared Prosperity Agenda.”
He said, “There are ongoing efforts to rehabilitate and expand critical infrastructure especially the construction of rural roads across the three senatorial zones and ongoing work to provide a 24/7 electricity supply through the Imo State Electricity Distribution (ISED) project.”
Uzodimma emphasized the administration’s commitment to the dredging of the Oguta Lake and Orashi River to connect them to the Atlantic Ocean.
His words, “The government plans to hand over schools to religious institutions in 2025 as part of its strategy to improve the quality of education,” he submitted.
Speaking in respect of agriculture, the governor highlighted, “To enhance food security, the Achara Ugbu Farmland in Owerri North Local Government Area would be developed for large-scale agricultural production.”
He also expressed commitment to support the Ada Palm project to boost palm oil production in the state.
The governor highlighted, “Our administration is committed to modernizing key markets, including Eke Ukwu Owerri Market, and revitalizing industrial hubs, such as the Onitsha Industrial Layout, as well as similar layouts in Orlu and Okigwe respectively.”
Uzodimma revealed plans to open new layouts and collaborate with competent developers to improve housing estates within the state for optimal financial outlay.
