Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has intervened in the ‘Save Our Soul’ message sent to him by indigenes of Amauzari in Isiala Mbano LGA of Imo State where flood recently wreaked havoc following heavy downpour and sacked most of the residents from their homes and business places.
Governor Uzodimma on receiving the report on Saturday swiftly despatched his Chief of Staff, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie and other top government officials to the scene of the flood and report back to him immediately for intervention.
On hand to receive the entourage from government house were the traditional ruler of Amauzari, HRH Eze George Ibezim, some of his cabinet members, government appointees from Isiala Mbano, including the Interim Management Chairman of the LGA and other leaders from the place.
The traditional ruler bemoaned the suffering his people go through each time it rains but noted that government’s intervention had become necessary as the community no longer has the resources to deal with the ravaging flood.
Eze Ibezim expressed happiness over the swift manner Governor Uzodimma responded to their cry, noting that the administration has shown to be truely people-oriented and one with a listening ear.
He assured the government team of the community’s support and prayed God to continue to guide and protect the Governor as he toils to uplift Imo.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief (Mrs) Rubby Emele, former Special Adviser on Agric Loans and a chieftain of the APC in the area, Barr. Sam Osuji, among other persons from the place also thanked Governor Uzodimma for his prompt response to the challenge and prayed for open doors so that the government can live up to her obligation to the people.
Barr. Anyaehie who said Governor Uzodimma mandated him and other appointees to race to Amauzari to evaluate the situation as was reported assured the community leaders that his team will report back exactly what they saw to the Governor.
He encouraged them to pray for availability of funds as Governor Uzodimma is determined to develop Imo State.