The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has urged Christians in Nigeria to pray for peaceful co-existence, unity and progress in the country while celebrating this year's Easter.In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Ebere Uzoukwa, Governor Okorocha pointed out that the celebration of death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ calls for sober reflection considering the challenges threatening the unity of the nation.He said, "As we celebrate this year's Easter, may I urge the Christians and Nigerians to pray for peace, unity and progress in the country. The celebration of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ calls for sober reflection and prayers especially on the current challenges threatening the unity of the Nigerian nation".He called for prayers for the leaders seeking divine protection for them as well guiding them in taking the right decisions in the interest of the people.
The Chief of Staff to Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State was sworn-in to office as the Deputy Governor of Imo State.The event which was presided over by the Imo State Chief Judge and President, Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Benjamin Njemanze took place at the Government House, Owerri.It will be recalled that the former Deputy Governor, Mr. Jude Agbaso was impeached on last Thursday by the Imo State House of Asssembly after the House uncovered evidence that he collected a bribe of 458 million naira from some contractors handling roads construction projects in the State.Details of the Swearing-in ceremony will be released later.
