Sequel to the impeachment of the former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Sir Jude Agbaso, the former Chief of staff to the Imo state Governor, Mr Eze Madumere (MFR), has been sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of the state. The swearing in ceremony took place at the Sam Mbakwe expanded EXCO chambers at the Government House in Owerri, the Imo state capital.
A heavy security presence was maintained at the entrance to the state Government House in Owerri as citizens of the state went to witness the ceremony.
Madumere, in his inaugural speech, promised to make the interest of all Imo citizens his priority in order to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state as well as enhance the actualisation of the rescue mission agenda of the Okorocha-led administration.
The newly sworn-in Deputy Governor stated his commitment to the principles of the rescue mission agenda of the Okorocha-led administration and pledged to remain loyal to the governor, adding that he will ensure equally ensure cooperation with all the arms of government to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Imo State.
The Imo state Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha advised the new Deputy Governor to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and contribute his own quota to the development of the state. He however assured the people of the state of his relentless effort to make Imo state a better place even after his tenure as the governor.
The swearing-in of Mr. Madumere is came two days after the impeachment of the former Deputy Governor, Sir Jude Agbaso, by the Imo House of Assembly over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office involving an alleged 458 million Naira contract scam.
Sir Jude Agbaso’s impeachment is the first to be recorded in the political history of the state since its creation in 1976
The 48-year-old Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere was born on the 4th of
July 1964 to the Royal family of HRH Eze Henry Anorue Madumere and Ugoeze Malinda
Madumere of Achi Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State.
He attended Primary and Secondary Education in Owerri and Lagos state
respectively after which he travelled to the United States of America for
further studies. He had his first degree, B.sc in Business Administration from
San-Jacinto College, University of Houston Texas.
While in the United States of America, he worked as an Area Manager of Channel
Development in the KFC with PepsiCo Inc. for thirteen years.
He is a knight of Saint Christopher and at present the Chief of Staff to the
Governor of Imo state, His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha OON.
Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere MFR is a media Strategist, an astute Administrator
as well as Management Guru, a team player and an overall strategist per
excellence.
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