Free Education To Continue- Okorocha

As he takes oath of Office, Apparently refuting the
rumour making rounds that the Imo State government
led by governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha will drop Free
education programme, the state governor has made it
clear that the free education programme will continue.
The governor who disclosed this during his swearing-in
at Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri, sounded it clear that
education remains the main industry of his
administration. “we shall ensure that education will not
loss its pride in the state. On free education I stand”
Owelle Okorocha who decried over the dwindling
economy of the nation, said that Imo people should
imbibe the spirit of sacrifice to enable the free education
program continue; pointing out that his administration
will introduce policy revolution and commercialization of
parastatals will be the order of the day.
He urge Imo people to be able to accept the new policy
revolution that will usher in new ideas, policies,
programmes and projects that will go a long way to
sanitize the state.
Governor Okorocha restated the determination of his
administration to eradicate poverty through massive
industrialization that will create job opportunities for the
teaming youths. “This period will experience industry,
industry, industry, factory, factory, factory; job, job, job;
employment, employment, employment. “This
government will embark on wealth creation for our
people”.
He used the opportunity to enumerate some of his
achievement in the last four years such as 27 general
hospital, free education programme from primary to
tertiary level, 305 model schools, introduction of
Community Government Council [CGC], adding that this
is a period for the development of the natural resources
in the land.
Owelle Okorocha recalled that his two elections were
characterized by in- conclusive and supplementary
election and thanked Imo people for their support during
the election and promised to deliver more dividends of
democracy. “you have done your path by given me your
own mandate, is now my turn to perform. I shall not
fail. The battle is over as I speak to you with the spirit of
forgiveness, generosity, love, remembering what the
Lord has done for us”.
He commended the Deputy Governor, Prince Eze
Madumere for his support, loyalty and urged him not to
relent in his effort towards the development of the state.
Governor Okorocha who described Eze Madumere as
his political son, expressed his willingness to partner
with him in moving the state forward, “Eze Madumere is
my political son. I congratulate you as my deputy. You
shall work with me. You shall continue from where I
stop if I’m tired.