Following Governor Hope Uzodimma’s recent meeting with the World Bank over water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects in Imo State, our attention has been drawn to certain false and inaccurate statements that have been making the rounds on social media. Normally, we would not respond to such dramatic and unfounded reports, but it has become imperative to correct the claims and make sure the public is well informed with a healthy report.
Obviously, the aforementioned social media claims seem to be intended to sow doubt, disseminate lies, and incite hatred towards the state government’s ongoing Shared Prosperity initiatives to enhance public services in Imo State. Nevertheless, these narratives are not only baseless, they also distort the truth about the Governor’s interactions with the World Bank.
To clarify, the Honourable Commissioner for Water Resources Ozo Obinna Ogwuegbu duly arranged Governor Hope Uzodimma’s recent meeting with the World Bank following the governor’s directive. The Commissioner has continued to show his expertise and commitment in enhancing WASH services in the state by actively participating in all talks pertaining to the water supply projects, hence the arrangement of the governor’s meeting with the World Bank on NG-SURWASH program recently.
It is pertinent to state that Governor Uzodimma has consistently supported the World bank program through varying levels of approvals. This is evident in the funding for the implementation of six NG-SURWASH projects in Amiri, Oguta, Umuoba IMSU, Dikenafai and Ubomiri that will enhance Imo State’s water, sanitation, and hygiene services. Three of these projects are already almost completed. The Governor’s commitment to raising the standard of living for Imo residents and tackling pressing WASH infrastructure issues is evident in this.
The presence of additional officials at the meeting illustrates the range of expertise required to guarantee the successful implementation of major projects. With the ultimate aim of generating sustainable advantages for all citizens. Governor Uzodimma is committed to furthering the Shared Prosperity Agenda and staying focused on sustainable development in Imo State.
Therefore, we urge the public to ignore these unfounded media Reports and concentrate on the real advancements being achieved in the state under Governor Uzodimma. In the WASH sector, the Imo State Government through the Ministry of Water Resources is already headed towards prosperity and will keep building on its progressive development plans, regardless of distractions as these social media claims.
Christopher Ononukwe,
Media Aide to the Honourable Commissioner