NANS JCC IMO STATE

23/10/2025

Imo State Public
Enlightenment

+++ Imo State Is Committed To A Clean and Reliable Energy Future* ... As Chairman of the Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC), *Engr. Bede Opara*, outlined a comprehensive vision for a sustainable and robust electricity market in Imo State.

Prince Eze Ugochukwu

At the 2025 Energy Day celebration, the Chairman of the Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC), Engr. Bede Opara, outlined a comprehensive vision for a sustainable and robust electricity market in Imo state.

He emphasized that the state's pursuit of sustainable development is intrinsically linked to a critical focus on (among other) sources, clean energy solutions, ensuring that progress is balanced with responsible environmental stewardship.

Engr. Opara detailed ISERC's dedication to facilitating a commercially viable, sustainable, and efficient electricity market that is both affordable and reliable. He said that the core aim of this initiative is to guarantee universal energy access for all Imo State citizens while simultaneously promoting innovation and driving economic growth within the Imo State energy sector.

He reinforced the Commission's commitment to ensuring the people of Imo State can access clean energy, acknowledging its vital role in improving livelihoods, supporting businesses, and enhancing the overall quality of life. "ISERC is therefore focused on securing the state’s effective transition to renewable energy sources", he said.

The Chairman also highlighted the indispensable role of stakeholder engagement in establishing strategic pathways to energy security and sustainability, noting that collaboration is critical to shaping Imo State’s energy future. He extended the Commission's sincere gratitude to the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, for his leadership and unwavering support.

Providing a statutory report for the first three quarters of 2025, Engr. Opara gave insight into the significant progress so far recorded.

A key achievement has been the drafting of several foundational regulations to create a stable legal and regulatory framework for the Imo State Electricity Market. These include Licensing Regulations, Tariff Methodology Regulations, Captive Power Generation Regulations, and Customer Service Standards and Protection Regulations, among others.

Further solidifying its regulatory oversight, Engr. Opara said the Commission has established the ISERC FORUM OFFICE. This office, which took over from the former NERC Owerri Forum, is tasked with receiving and resolving customer complaints within the state's electricity market. This move followed the formal transfer of regulatory authority from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to ISERC at the end of 2024.

The ISERC FORUM OFFICE has already seen tangible results, receiving licensing applications from entities such as Transpower Electricity Distribution Limited and CET Power Projects Ltd.
Additionally, the Commission has issued a certificate for pole manufacturing to Orashi Electricity Company Limited.

In a demonstration of its active market management, ISERC has equally issued orders related to power outages for Orashi Electricity Company Limited and held resolution meetings with the management of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and its subsidiary. The Commission also reported a significant increase in inquiries and visits from current and prospective investors, signaling growing confidence in the Imo State electricity market.

23/10/2025

IMO LAWMAKERS DEMAND IMMEDIATE RECONSTRUCTION OF UMUGAKWO–NKWO UMUOBA MARKET–UMUCHIMA ROAD IN URATTA, OWERRI-NORTH.

By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
22- OCT- 2025

The Imo State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to urgently rehabilitate the Umugakwo–Nkwo Umuoba Market Square–Umuchima Road in Umuoba Uratta, Owerri-North Local Government Area, following its deplorable condition and devastating impact on residents and economic activities in the area.

The resolution was reached during the plenary session of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, after a motion was moved by the Member representing Owerri-North State Constituency, Hon. Kelechi Onumajuru Ofurum, who passionately appealed for immediate intervention to restore the long-neglected road.

Hon. Ofurum, in his presentation, lamented that the once-busy road—an essential link connecting communities, markets, schools, and farmlands—has remained in a state of complete disrepair for over two decades. He explained that erosion, uncontrolled flooding, and deep gullies have rendered the route nearly impassable, crippling commercial activities and displacing local traders and residents.

Speaking emotionally during the session, Hon. Ofurum described the situation as a humanitarian crisis that requires urgent state intervention. He narrated how the Nkwo Umuoba Market, once a thriving commercial hub, has been deserted due to flooding and impassable road conditions, causing severe economic losses to both the community and the State’s internally generated revenue.

He further revealed that despite several community-led remedial efforts such as pothole filling, temporary drainage digging, and local fundraising, the condition of the road has continued to deteriorate.

> “This is not just an infrastructural concern but a humanitarian emergency that demands immediate and decisive action from the State Government,” Hon. Ofurum stated. “I appreciate the ongoing road infrastructure efforts of Governor Hope Uzodimma and have full confidence that he will extend similar intervention to rehabilitate this vital road, restoring its glory and reconnecting our people.”

The motion, seconded by Hon. Chief Ozioma Worship Benneth Ebonine (Njaba Constituency), received co-sponsorship from several lawmakers, including Hon. Ikenna Martin Ihezuo, Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi, Hon. Clinton Amadi, Hon. James Uba Esile, Hon. Bernard Ndubuisi Ozoemelam, Hon. Chisom Ojukwu, Hon. Sam Ikechukwu Osuji, Hon. Uzoma Francis Osuoha, Hon. Innocent Ikechukwu Ikpamezie, Hon. Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie, and Hon. Uche Francis Agabige.

Other lawmakers, notably Hon. Clinton Amadi (Deputy Minority Leader, Owerri Municipal), Hon. Engr. Bernard Ndubuisi Ozoemelam (Ehime Mbano), Hon. Engr. Johnson Iheonukara Duru (Ideato South), and Hon. Barr. Ikenna Martin Ihezuo (Orlu), made strong supportive contributions, emphasizing the strategic importance of the road in decongesting Owerri and boosting local commerce.

After deliberations, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe, commended the mover and contributors for their compassion and community spirit. He subsequently put the motion to vote, and it was unanimously adopted by the House.

The House, therefore, resolved as follows:

1. That the Imo State Ministry of Works should urgently commence the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Umugakwo–Nkwo Umuoba Market Square–Umuchima Road in Umuoba Uratta, Owerri-North LGA.

2. That the State Government should declare the road’s condition a matter of urgent public importance and prioritize it in future capital budget allocations.

The Clerk of the House was directed to formally communicate the resolution to His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma, for immediate action.

This decisive legislative move underscores the Imo State House of Assembly’s commitment to addressing infrastructure decay, enhancing rural development, and supporting the administration’s 3R agenda of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Recovery across the state.

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_Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke Updates ©️.

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23/10/2025

NUC APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF IMO STATE UNIVERSITY OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OMUMA.
.. AS GOVERNOR UZODIMMA CONTINUES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE...

By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
21- OCT- 2025

Imo State has recorded yet another major feat in the education sector as the National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted approval for the establishment of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma. This development marks the fourth state-owned university established under the administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma, further solidifying his government’s unwavering commitment to education, technology, and human capital advancement.

Governor Uzodimma received the certificate of recognition from the leadership of the NUC in Abuja, where he reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to fostering innovation-driven learning and institutionalizing digital education for the prosperity of Imo State.

Speaking during the presentation ceremony, the Governor explained that the creation of the new university stemmed from the outstanding achievements of the SkillUp Imo Initiative, which has successfully trained over 50,000 youths in various digital and technical disciplines. He noted that the University of Innovation, Science and Technology would serve as a sustainable platform to expand and consolidate the gains of the initiative, transforming it into a permanent academic structure for digital empowerment.

“Our success with SkillUp Imo has shown us what is possible when young minds are given the tools to compete in the global digital space. The establishment of this university provides a lasting framework to continue that transformation, equipping our youths with relevant skills for entrepreneurship, innovation, and global competitiveness,” the Governor said.

Governor Uzodimma further stressed that the university is designed to produce graduates who are not only employable but also capable of creating jobs, establishing innovative enterprises, and contributing meaningfully to the state’s economic growth.

While acknowledging the financial implications of sustaining a fourth state-owned institution, the Governor maintained that the long-term benefits of such an investment far outweigh the costs. He described the initiative as a strategic move toward positioning Imo as a regional hub for science, innovation, and technology-driven development.

“Indeed, education remains the foundation of every great society. By investing in the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, we are investing in the future of our people—building a new generation of skilled, creative, and globally competitive Imolites,” he added.

With this approval, Imo State strengthens its reputation as a front-runner in technological advancement and human capacity development in Nigeria. The establishment of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, stands as a testament to the Uzodimma administration’s forward-thinking vision—anchored on innovation, science, and sustainable growth for the prosperity of the state and its people.

22/10/2025

Today, Obi Cubana led many young Igbo billionaires to the first son of the federal republic, Seyi Tinubu....

See how they are robbing minds together, advancing self and collective interests, building bridges...

But come to Facebook, you will see a nonentity who is not sure of his next meal to abuse and threaten you for supporting the government,

The only way to show their Igbo patriotism is stoking ethnic h@tred online and spewing of h@te speeches with threat to lynch those extending hands of friendship across the Niger.

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