Governor orders demolition of illicit drugs manufacturing buildings
Okorocha said in an interview with journalists in Owerri that the measure was aimed at curbing the rising menace of substance abuse among youths in the state.
Recommended articles
![15-year-old student of Government Secondary School, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Olukayode Olusola [The Punch]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "15-year-old student of Government Secondary School, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Olukayode Olusola [The Punch]")
He lamented that there has not been strong resistance by the society against the abuse of illicit drugs such as Codeine, Tramadol and Marijuana which were “gradually crippling the youths.”
Okorocha, however, expressed delight that followers of the deceased criminal kingpin, Don Waney, operating in the state, had repented and handed over their arms which included rocket launchers.
The governor expressed confidence that the renunciation of violence by the group would greatly reduce the spate of violence in Ohaji Egbema Local Government area of the state.
ADVERTISEMENT
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor gave his administration pass mark in the implementation of set programmes and policies in 2017.
“We intend to double our efforts this year with more commitment to achieving our goals; we were able to carry out all our projects for 2017 and we hope to continue in 2018.
“Expect more work, infrastructural development and more jobs, I intend to work until the last day of my tenure,” he added.
According to him, his urban renewal projects in Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe is to make Imo a “one city state”.
Okorocha disclosed that the government had re-acquired all public companies sold to the private sector and would revive them soon.
ADVERTISEMENT
He reiterated that his desire was to complete as many development projects as possible before the end of his tenure.
The governor announced plans to confer merit award to 42 distinguished personalities during the 42nd anniversary of the creation of Imo state.
He said those to be honoured on Feb. 28, include Sam Mbakwe, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu and Michael Okpara, who would have their statues unveiled.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Security, govt officials have turned banditry into business venture, Gov laments
Makinde signs monumental deal with Shell to build gas distribution network in Oyo
Tinubu set to commission 3 critical gas infrastructure projects
You won't believe how many Lagosians were arrested in 1 year for crossing highways
Man caught trying to smuggle snakes on plane — it's not the first time
Kwara public school wonderkid scores 95 in maths, 362 overall in UTME
70 plane passengers suffer diarrhea crisis during chaotic flight
Peter Obi sent a former Vice President’s son to beg me - Reno Omokri
Nigeria is first African country to acquire this device
ADVERTISEMENT
![Navy recruits 1,486 personnel to tackle oil theft, piracy – Minister [NAN]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Navy recruits 1,486 personnel to tackle oil theft, piracy – Minister [NAN]")