Government of Imo State
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| Formation | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Imo State |
| Website | imostate |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature | House of Assembly |
| Meeting place | Imo State House of Assembly |
| Executive branch | |
| Leader | Governor |
| Appointer | Direct popular vote |
| Headquarters | Government House, Imo State |
| Main organ | Executive Council of Imo State |
| Departments | 13 Ministries |
| Judicial branch | |
| Court | Imo State High Court of Justice |
| Seat | Owerri |
The Government of Imo State, also called The Imo State Government, consists of the elected representatives and appointed officials responsible for the government of Imo State, Nigeria. Imo State has a population of over 4 to 5 million people, and is one of the 36 states that make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The state government is composed of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, whose powers are vested by the Constitution in the House of Assembly, the Governor and the High Court. The judiciary operates independently of the executive and the legislature. At the local level, elected officials are in charge of local government areas.[citation needed]
The Governor
[edit]A vote by a two-thirds majority in the House can overrule the governor. The same vote is required to initiate an impeachment process of the governor or his deputy. In all cases where the chief executive is unable to discharge his or her duties, the deputy governor assumes the office of Acting Governor until the governor resumes duty, or until election of a new one.[1]
The Deputy Governor
[edit]Placid Njoku formally held the position of the Deputy Governor of Imo State from January 15, 2020, until January 14, 2024. The current governor, Hope Uzodinma, chose him to be his running-mate during the 2019 general election. The current Deputy Governor since January 15, 2024, is Chinyere Ekomaru.[2]
Executive Council of Imo State
[edit]Principal Officers
[edit]| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Governor | Hope Odidika Uzodimma[3] |
| Deputy Governor | Prof. Placid Njoku[4] |
| Secretary to the State Government | Chief Cosmas Iwu |
| Chief of Staff | Nnamdi Anyaehie |
| Head of Service | ?? |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | Chima Nwanna |
| Principal Secretary to the Governor | Dr (Mrs) Irene Chima |
Commissioners
[edit]| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources | Cosmas Nwabueze Maduba |
| Commissioner for Commerce and Industry | Henry Chidi Ibe |
| Commissioner for Community Government, Culture, and Traditional Affairs | Obulimba Innocent Ekeh |
| Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology | Gertrude Ego Oduka |
| Commissioner for Finance | Obinna Mbata |
| Commissioner for Internal Resources and Pension Matters | Ifeanyi Ararume |
| Commissioner for Justice | Miletus Maduakolam Onukaogu Nlemedim |
| Commissioner for Lands, Survey, Housing, and Urban Development | Nicholas Anayo Amaefule |
| Commissioner for Local Government and Rural Development | Emma Ibediro |
| Commissioner for Sports, Public Safety, and Public Utilities | Rodney Tony Ajaelu |
| Commissioner for Works | Ralph Nwosu |
| Commissioner for Health | Dr. Chioma Vivian Egu |
| Commissioner for Information | Obinna Nshirim |
Legislature
[edit]Current members of the House of Assembly include:
References
[edit]- ^ "State Executive". nigeria-law.org. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ Royal, David O. (2020-01-16). "Uzodinma sworn-in as sixth governor of Imo". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "Imo State Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ^ "Imo State Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ^ Akpolu, Angela Nkwo- (2023-04-16). "Imo: PDP's Osakwe Wins Isu State Constituency Poll". Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Lawmaker intervenes in Imo airport, host community's crisis – Punch Newspapers". Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ David (2023-04-19). "Imo: Accord Party candidate Azodo wins Ideato South State Assembly poll". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "HON. PRINCEWILL UGOCHUKWU AMUCHIE". Imo State House of Assembly. Retrieved 2025-06-17.