Governor Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated the IMSUTH and IMSUBEB boards, pledging N20bn for healthcare and education reforms in Imo State
Imo State Governor, **Senator Hope Uzodimma**, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalising the **health and education sectors**, describing them as crucial to the well-being and development of the people.
Speaking at the **inauguration of the boards** of the **Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH)** and the **Imo State Universal Basic Education Board (IMSUBEB)** in Owerri, the governor outlined the significant strides his government has made in these sectors since assuming office in 2020.
Governor Uzodimma revealed that his administration had invested over **₦4 billion** in rehabilitating IMSUTH, **procuring modern medical equipment** and attracting professionals with **local and international medical experience**.
“IMSUTH was in a **comatose state**, but today, it stands among the top teaching hospitals in Nigeria,” he stated.
The governor expressed concerns over Nigeria’s **preventable death rate**, attributing about **70% of fatalities** to poor healthcare infrastructure.
He urged the **newly inaugurated board**, led by **Dr Emmanuel Ogueri**, to leverage their expertise to transform IMSUTH into a centre for **medical excellence**, discouraging **medical tourism abroad**.
“This is your own. **Help stop medical tourism in Imo**. Bring back your knowledge and experience. Without health, there can be no development,” Uzodimma emphasised.
The newly appointed IMSUTH board members include:
– **Dr Emmanuel Ogueri** – Chairman
– **Prof Kelechi Uwakwe** – Chief Medical Director (CMD)
– **Rev. Fr. Dr Emeka Emekaraoha**
– **Anyaehie Okameme**
– **Dr Osita Kingsley Uzoma**
The governor assured the board of **government support** while encouraging collaboration with IMSUTH management.
Uzodimma also inaugurated the **Imo State Universal Basic Education Board (IMSUBEB)**, tasking the members with **accountability** and **prudent management of funds**.
He pledged that their **monthly financial reports** would be published for transparency.
“Your failure is our collective failure; your success is our collective success. **This is not your turn—it is the turn of Imo people**. Change the story, rebuild the schools, and serve as dedicated public servants,” he advised.
The governor announced that his administration had **cleared all outstanding counterpart funding** obligations, securing **₦20 billion** for **school renovations, teacher recruitment, and improved learning materials**.
New IMSUBEB Board Members
– **Hon Chidiebere Egbo** – Chairman
– **Arc. Mrs Amaka Onu**
– **Hon Chuks Metu** – Secretary
– **Hon Vitalis Obioma**
– **Hon Edward Obinna**
– **Mrs Nzeoma Lucy Nkeiru**
– **Mrs Leticia Amandianeze**
In their acceptance speeches, **Dr Emmanuel Ogueri** and **Hon Chidiebere Egbo** pledged to align with the governor’s vision, ensuring **high-quality healthcare** and **basic education** for Imo residents.
The event was attended by **Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe**, **Secretary to the State Government, Chief Cosmos Iwu**, **Chief of Staff Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie**, and other top government officials and stakeholders.
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