Uzodimma Calls On Anambra-Imo River Basin To Avoid Project Duplication
Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma has called on the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority to close the gaps that exist in the water sector, agriculture, power, food security, livestock production among others in the South East region
He made the call on Friday, October 3, 2025 when he received the agency’s team led by the Board Chairman, Sen. Emmanuel Anosike, on a courtesy visit at the Government House Owerri.
Governor Uzodimma urged the management to galvanize the agency’s programmes to be able to address critical issues that exist in the region .
He advised the agency to avoid project duplication and cooperate with state government-owned agencies to harmonise their projects.
He expressed confidence in the integrity of the new board, given the background of the Chairman, Sen. Anosike, and the Managing Director, Hon. Emeka Nduka who, he said, “are very conversant with the original objectives for setting up the agency and the expectations of the people, and how the organisation will, in collaboration with other agencies, facilitate development in all sectors of the economy.”
Governor Uzodimma advised the Board to avoid project duplications and cooperate with state governments to address the needs of the people.
He further urged the board to hit the ground running as Imo State is indeed happy to play host to the agency and has them as partners.
“If you desire more land, don’t hesitate to approach the government. We need to plant what we eat and eat what we plant,’’ Governor Uzodimma noted.
Earlier, Senator Anosike said their visit was “to pay courtesy call on the host Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma after the inauguration of the board in May, 2025.”
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding them worthy of the appointment and to Governor Uzodimma for his magnanimity, recommendation, and facilitating their appointments in November last year.
He assured that the new board will deliver on its mandate and provide a roadmap for the organisation.
“We are here today because we know that we have a very strong technical adviser, a very strong coach, and very strong person that can direct us on where to go and where not to go,” he noted.
