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The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has praised the decision by President Bola Tinubu to implement the Steve Oronsanye report, stressing that it will enhance governance and improve the nation’s economy.
The Governor made the remark in Abuja yesterday after he paid a visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima.
He said; “All over the world, what people are talking about now; due to exigencies of the economic impact globally, is to cut cost and do a prudent management of resources. So, Steve Oronsanya’s report is a very brilliant, bold and courageous document. If properly implemented, it will add value to the current policies and determination of government to cut cost and be prudent in expenditure.”
When asked if he will do a similar thing in Imo State to cut cost of governance too, he simply said: “We are already implementing it.”
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Commenting on the improvement in the security situation in Imo, the Governor attributed it to the grace of God.
“When you are under or enjoying the grace of God, all your problems are solved. So, I am very happy and delighted that the security situation in Imo State has improved; not only Imo State but the South- East as a region,” he said.
Uzodinma used the opportunity to assure Nigerians that the positive impacts of the current economic policies would be felt.
“This coming at a time when our people are facing further challenges due to some of the economic policies that have not really allowed immediate take off of good businesses. But I think that after sometime, the effects.
“But I think that after sometime, the negative effects of some of these economic policies will be over and our economy will blossom again,” he added.
The Governor assured residents of Imo State of better days ahead as he expressed appreciation for their support.
