Uzodimma Inaugurates 15-Man Imo State Boundary Committee

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated a 15-man Boundary Committee, and tasked them to work to foster peace and security in border communities.

The governor carried out this function at the New Exco Chamber, Government House Owerri the Imo State capital on Tuesday.

The committee which is chaired by Deputy Governor Lady (Dr.) Chinyere Ekomaru, will work closely with the National Boundary Commission to address boundary-related issues, focusing on the accurate delineation and maintenance of Nigeria’s administrative maps, especially as they affect Imo State.

According to the governor, the initiative is vital to resolving territorial disputes and preventing conflicts that could arise from boundary misunderstandings. He expressed confidence that the committee would discharge its duties with diligence and objectivity, in the best interest of the state and the nation.

He said: “In recognition of the fact that sustainable peace and security in our border communities, as well as effective cooperation with our neighboring States, are crucial to the socio-economic development of Imo State, I have reconstituted the Imo State Boundary Committee, to be chaired by my Deputy, Lady (Dr.) Chinyere Ekomaru.

“Working collaboratively with the National Boundary Commission, the committee is saddled with critical responsibilities, including the maintenance and accurate delineation of the nation’s administrative maps, with particular attention to the boundaries affecting Imo State.

“This task is critical to resolving boundary-related issues and preventing potential conflicts that may arise from territorial misunderstandings. It is expected that the committee will approach their responsibilities with the diligence and objectivity required, in the interest of our State and the nation.”

The members are :

1.Her Excellency, the Deputy Governor of state , Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, PhD

2.Principal Secretary to the Deputy Governor

3.Surveyor – General of Imo State

4.Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Physical Planning

5.Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner of Justice

6.Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs

7.Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy

8.Commissioner for Finance

9.The Chairman, State Council of Traditional Rulers

10.Commissioner of Police , Imo State Command

11.Director, State Security Services, State Command

12.Comptroller of Immigration Services, Imo State Command

13.Chief Tony Black Nduka

14.Arch. Vincent Odih

15.Dr. Iyke Njoku

Uzodimma Inaugurates 15-Man Imo State Boundary Committee is first published on The Whistler Newspaper