Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has taken on the role of Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning in the state.
The governor made this announcement during the inauguration of new commissioners at the Government House in Owerri on Tuesday.
The decision was also confirmed by Modestus Nwamkpa, a former Special Assistant to the Governor, via his Facebook page.
Governor Uzodimma explained that he appointed himself to this position to prevent any potential corruption scandals, citing past incidents.
This decision follows the suspension of the former Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning, Noble Atulegwu, in November 2023.
The suspension, announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Cosmos Iwu, was effective immediately.
Subsequently, Atulegwu was arrested and detained over allegations of land grabbing and related offenses. He was held at the police headquarters in Owerri for over 40 days before being released.
