By Jude Onyenedogha…
The Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Illegal Motor Packs, Pastor Frank Onwumere has vowed to continue his war against illegal packs in the state, especially Owerri Capital Territory and its environs.
Onwumere made this vow while addressing members of Okigwe Media Practitioners Association, who called on him in his office at the Heroes Square, Owerri, yesterday.
The Special Adviser also vowed to plug all loopholes of revenue leakages in his area of jurisdiction, by making sure all revenues accruing to the state government were promptly paid into the Single Treasury Account (TSA).
He narrated how he fought relentlessly to ensure that a revenue code was given to his agency, through which every revenue generated is paid into the Single Treasury Account (TSA) of the State Government.
He regretted that over time, revenues which were supposed to be paid into government coffers were diverted into private accounts of those he described as cabals in government, and the transport sector, making the individuals stupendously richer and the state poorer. A situation he said has resulted to Imo State generating the lowest internal revenue among its sister South East states.
Welcoming members of Okigwe Media Practitioners Association to his office, Onwumere described them as a formidable group of media professionals, promising to carry them along in the scheme of things.
He solicited their partnership and cooperation towards his success and the success of the 3R administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma, which he said has a lot of good packages for Imo people.
Earlier in his address, the chairman, Okigwe Media Professionals Association, Evangelist Kelechi Uzoma informed Pastor Onwumere that members of the association were in his office for a courtesy, as well as solidarity visit for the able way he has been piloting the affairs of his office, which has led to improved internally generated revenue for Imo state, within his short stay in office.
He assured the SA the readiness of the association to partner with him towards achieving greater successes in his office which he pointed out will be in the interest of the state and its people.
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