Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated 305 Ward Liaison Officers for the 305 INEC wards in the State, charging them to defend the achievements of his government.
Performing the ceremony at the Sam Mbakwe Expanded Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, the Governor said their inauguration was a way of enhancing his administration’s inclusiveness, whereby more critical stakeholders are engaged to work and contribute their quota to the Shared Prosperity administration.
He reminded the officers Imo people were living in fear of insecurity in the rural areas but thanked God that the situation has been brought under control with relative peace reigning in Imo State.
He said their appointment was also to sustain the peace that has been achieved by the government in their environment.
In his acceptance speech on behalf of his colleagues, Barr. Eke Uzoma said they are “elated to be part of the inclusive government and that by the appointment, the Governor has truly returned power to the people.”
He promised that they will put in their best by driving the achievements of the Prosperity Government to the grassroots.