8th June, 2015
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo, on Monday, inaugurated the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Sir Jude Ejiogu, and the Chief of Staff of the Government House, Mr Uche Nwosu.
The governor also inaugurated the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor (CPS), Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, Mr Emma Ibedairo and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Assets and Liabilities, Mr Ethel Ibeabuchi.
Okorocha advised the appointees to quickly settle down in their offices, adding that the appointments called for a sober reflection and not undue euphoria.
“A moment like this calls for sober reflection; it is not a time to be carried away by the euphoria of your new office; to whom much is given, much is expected.
“Today, responsibility has fallen on your shoulders; Imo people expect much from us and we must be in a hurry to deliver the dividends of democracy.”
The governor, however, enjoined friends and family members of the new appointees to refrain from making unrealistic demands from them, to avoid corruption in public office.
He also promised to consolidate on the gains recorded under the Rescue Mission Agenda by going into wealth creation and industrial revolution.
“I will no longer fold my arms and watch our youths roam the streets without jobs or look the other way on issues of abject poverty; this time, it is going to be industrial revolution and wealth creation.”
Responding on behalf of the appointees, the SSG, Sir Jude Ejiogu, described the new appointments as a mark of honour.
He promised on behalf of the new appointees, to live up to the expectations of the state governor and the Imo people at large.
“Imo is at a critical turning point, especially as we move into the era of consolidation; we are determined to ensure that we achieve the industrial revolution, that is the thrust of your second term,” he said.