Institute of Policy Management Development Honours Dr Iyke Njoku for Excellence in Service

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OoCgFWcempM/XOJjZMcrYjI/AAAAAAAAcuc/yMgVKYZWm7IEuere8xQh2VXRX8Y8qpTuwCLcBGAs/s1600/FB_IMG_1558340352369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="576" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OoCgFWcempM/XOJjZMcrYjI/AAAAAAAAcuc/yMgVKYZWm7IEuere8xQh2VXRX8Y8qpTuwCLcBGAs/s640/FB_IMG_1558340352369.jpg" width="360" /></a></div> <br /> The Imo state Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Statistics, Dr.<br /> Iyke Njoku, has been honoured by the Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMB).<br /> The fellowship Award was conferred on Njoku weekend in Owerri.<br /> <br /> According to the institute, the award was bestowed on the commissioner, “having made eminent achievements in the field of human endeavour through the application of policy management principles, dedication and commitment to efficient service delivery and having demonstrated the virtues of professional excellence and selfless service to humanity and national development”.<br /> <br /> Njoku whose area of specialization is Developmental Economics and Financial Management, has served in several capacities.<br /> Two time Economic Adviser to the Governor of Imo state (2015 – 2016 and 2016 – 2017,); Member Imo state Education Trust Fund Committee; Coordinator CBN/Imo state MSME empowerment programme; Transition Committee Chairman, Ezinihitte Local Government (September 2015 – December 2015) and Commissioner of Finance (2014 – 2015).<br /> <br /> Njoku also served as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Imo state on Finance and Economic Planning (2013 – 2014); Senior Management Staff of Zenith Bank Plc, Abuja; Business/Financial Development Specialist/Revenue Mobilization with Chase Bank, New York, USA (2005 – 2007); Financial Consultant with HSBS Finance (1999 – 2001) and Cash Operator with United Bank for Africa (UBA) Nigeria (NYSC, 1998 – 1999).<br /> <br /> He holds BSc. Economics and class Upper Division, University of Nigeria Nsuka; MBA in Business Administration and Management, Strayer University, Washington DC, USA; Leadership and Economic Change (Harvard Business School); Leadership and Public Service Ethics (Lee Kuan Yew University, Singapore) and Honorary Doctorate Degree (Colorade University USA).

Institute of Policy Management Development Honours Dr Iyke Njoku for Excellence in Service

The Imo state Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Statistics, Dr. Iyke Njoku, has been honoured by the Institute of Policy Ma...

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Coming Soon.... JJ MAS HOTEL & SUITES

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eZ3Pq4swL-8/XN5BuL_dHLI/AAAAAAAAct8/04RRGXpXV04sWsM2NM2FM6JTexHOhnOfQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG-20190513-WA0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="490" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eZ3Pq4swL-8/XN5BuL_dHLI/AAAAAAAAct8/04RRGXpXV04sWsM2NM2FM6JTexHOhnOfQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG-20190513-WA0002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Imo State has been naturally endowed as a tourism destination. Her strategic location, mild climate, hospitable dispositions of her citizenry and above all a spectacular reign of peace in the state stand her in good stead.<br /> <br /> Imo State plays host to visitors from within and outside Nigeria who come for a brief stay for various reasons which include vacations and administrative meetings and conference, sports, religious and academic programmes, social visits and to satisfy the urge to experience the rich culture of Imo People, a world first class hospitality industry , JJ MAS HOTEL & SUITES were built.<br /> <br /> The tastefully furnished and stunning architectural masterclass 'Five Star Hotel' , will be open for commercial activities any moment from now.<br /> <br /> Being taken round the beautiful and serene ambiance of the hotel is the Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mr Okechukwu Chijioke Chukwuocha, I could only shout wow!<br /> <br /> #IfeanyiCyMedia #IfeanyiCyBlog #EventCoverage #EventPlanner #EventManager © Ifeanyicy.com

Coming Soon.... JJ MAS HOTEL & SUITES

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DEPUTY SPEAKER IMO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY UGONNA OZURIGBO RESIGNS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8CLlwnl98Tg/XN2d2GKA_jI/AAAAAAAActY/s6C6UAUvgSU967WP6xPWA_lB74c5Qnc4ACLcBGAs/s1600/FB_IMG_1558027389019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8CLlwnl98Tg/XN2d2GKA_jI/AAAAAAAActY/s6C6UAUvgSU967WP6xPWA_lB74c5Qnc4ACLcBGAs/s640/FB_IMG_1558027389019.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> <br /> The ongoing political drama and power tussle at the Imo state House of Assembly on Thursday took a new twist, as the deputy speaker, Ugonna Ozurigbo tendered his resignation letter, Punch reports.<br /> <br /> The deputy speaker’s resignation came less than 24 hours after 21 out of the 27 state lawmakers served impeachment notices on the speaker, Acho Ihim and the majority leader, Lugard Osuji.<br /> <br /> The lawmakers who elected Chinedu Offor (Onuimo) the acting speaker and Lloyd Chukwuemeka (Owerri North) the new majority leader, said that the suspended two principal officers had engaged in unparliamentary conduct by escaping with the mace during the Wednesday’s plenary.<br /> <br /> <br /> The resignation letter which was sighted by a correspondent of Punch in Owerri on Thursday morning was dated May 15 but was received by the office of the Clark of the state House of Assembly on May 16.<br /> <br /> The letter of resignation which Ozurigbo personally signed was addressed to the speaker and members of the state House of Assembly.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yKKZmZCi5o0/XN2d2ktKG2I/AAAAAAAActc/fV_8tqunRFEqD9nZigCN4JN1U75q3sfxACLcBGAs/s1600/FB_IMG_1558027394839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="719" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yKKZmZCi5o0/XN2d2ktKG2I/AAAAAAAActc/fV_8tqunRFEqD9nZigCN4JN1U75q3sfxACLcBGAs/s640/FB_IMG_1558027394839.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Ozurigbo in the eight paragraph letter of resignation stated that he was resigning to enable him to function well as a member-elect of the House of representatives.<br /> <br /> He was in March declared the member-elect for Nwangele, Nkwerre, Isu, Njaba federal constituency of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission on the Platform of the All Progressives Congress.<br /> <br /> The resignation letter partly reads, “As you already know, I have been sent to another four years mission by my federal constituency in Imo state, at the federal House of Representatives, Abuja.”<br /> <br /> <br /> “This new task has come with its own challenges and expectations, especially need to play key roles in the formation of the National Assembly leadership, and time to strategically position, to pursue the greater interests of Imo state, South East and Nigeria, at the federal legislature. Currently, these will make my availability in Imo state irregular.”<br /> <br /> “Hence, I seek your undertaking as I either save the office of Imo state Deputy speaker by resigning or allow my new engagements to suffer the office of Imo state Deputy speaker by holding same tenaciously.”<br /> <br /> “Thus, for your efficiency and the good of Imo people, I hereby resign as the Rt Hon. deputy speaker of Imo state House of Assembly (8th House), effective from the date written above.”<br /> <br /> — Punch

DEPUTY SPEAKER IMO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY UGONNA OZURIGBO RESIGNS

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