The governor made this known on Tuesday during the presentation of the “Imo Address” at the State House of Assembly complex in Owerri. He said the current administration had built more roads than all previous governments in the state combined since 1999.

“From the dualised Owerri–Orlu and Owerri–Okigwe expressways to the MCC–Toronto–Uratta corridor, our administration has demonstrated that responsive governance is possible,” Uzodimma said, noting that the roads are not just functional but are vital economic lifelines connecting communities, enhancing trade, and boosting productivity.

He stated that in the last 18 months alone, the state had delivered 37 new roads alongside major projects such as the Imo State International Conference Centre, the Assumpta Flyover, and the Government House Annex in Orlu.

Among the newly completed or ongoing roads listed were:

Toronto–Orji Road

Naze–Ogbosisi Road

Orlu–Nkume–Umuowa Road

Mgbidi–Omuma–Okporo Road

Owerri–Mbaise–Umuahia Road

Naze–Ihiagwa–Obinze Road with a bridge

Omuma–Nkume Road (with 2km already asphalted)

Airport Runway (earthworks completed, stone base at 50%)

He revealed that some of these projects—including the Owerri–Mbaise–Obowo–Umuahia Road, the Assumpta Flyover, and the Orlu Government House Annex—are scheduled for commissioning by President Bola Tinubu in August.

Governor Uzodimma noted that upon assuming office, his administration inherited extensive infrastructure decay and institutional dysfunction. “Most roads were impassable, governance was paralysed, and the civil service—the engine of government—had lost both form and function,” he said.

He added that even the Government House had been reduced to an unfit environment, where official duties were conducted in makeshift locations. “But we have reversed the decline,” he asserted.

The governor also acknowledged the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which diverted resources from infrastructure to health response efforts. Despite these setbacks, he said his administration continued to make progress.

On security, Uzodimma stated that Imo has recorded significant improvements due to sustained cooperation with federal authorities and security agencies. He emphasized that Owerri had successfully hosted multiple national and international events in the past year without any security incidents.

“Imo is reclaiming its place as the hospitality hub of the South East,” the governor said, while also calling on political actors to shun violence. “No ambition is worth the blood of your people. Let us build, not destroy, the land we all call home.”

He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to transparent governance, inclusive development, and long-term peace across the state.

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In a decisive move to sanitize Imo State’s real estate sector, Governor Hope Uzodimma has announced the full digitalization of land transactions and certification processes to curb fraud, ensure transparency, and attract investors.

This comes as the governor inspected the newly completed Imo Land Information Service Centre (IMLISC), located within the Ministry of Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning in Owerri.

Speaking during the visit, Governor Uzodimma described the reform as long overdue, stressing that digital transformation in land management will introduce professionalism, efficiency, and public trust. According to him, real estate dealings in the state have suffered from irregularities, manipulation, and endless litigation due to a lack of clear documentation and outdated processes.

He noted that the IMLISC will serve as a centralized hub for land-related services such as e-land search, ownership verification, land recertification, and the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy. The system will also allow for swift processing of changes in land ownership, thereby reducing human interference and cutting down on opportunities for corruption.

The governor stated that the new platform is part of his broader strategy to make Imo a more attractive destination for both local and international investors, explaining that transparency and accountability in land transactions are essential for economic growth. He praised the quality of the infrastructure at the IMLISC and assured residents that the digital system will put an end to fraudulent land sales and prevent innocent buyers from being scammed.

Governor Uzodimma reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to modern governance tools that protect citizens, streamline processes, and promote investor confidence. With this digitization project, the state hopes to turn the page on decades of murky land deals and usher in a new age of clarity, credibility, and structured development in Imo’s real estate sector.

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