Madumere woos Surveyor General for increased IGR to Imo

Piqued by the present dwindling resources in Nigeria's economy, Imo State government has indicated interest to partner the office of the Surveyor General of Federation to up its internally generated revenue.

This was made known by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere while speaking to the Surveyor General of the Federation, Surv. Ebisintei Bietoru Awudu and his team in Abuja yesterday.

Addressing his host, Prince Madumere who paid a visit to the Surveyor General, disclosed the intention of the Okorocha- led administration to map out its territory and its resources content with a view to planning and optimizing its potentials.

He said the present call is not unconnected with the present economic realities which elicits innovation and creative approach towards increasing internally generated revenues so as to enable the government meet up with its primary responsibilities and the welfare of her people.

He disclosed that Imo State government is worried by the stagnant revenue status despite its ever increasing financial burden ranging from salaries, security of lives and property and other welfare issues, thereby engendering the need for the partnership.

He encouraged Imo State Government to embark on its plan, assuring that it will never regret the investment since it is for both short term and long term purposes.

He promised that his team will help in the area of capacity building while calling for institutionalization of the sector in the State so as to give it needed content to achieve its responsibilities as derived in the Nigerian constitution.

Among other resourceful contents of the State discussed during the visit include, the economic importance of Oguta lake which was described as untapped water resources of the State that will generate a lot of high paying jobs for the youths.

Those in the team of the Surveyor General who made presentations during Deputy Governor's visit are Barde Jatau, Charles Ugwuadu, John Okubadejo and others.

Responding, the Surveyor General, Ebisintei Awudu expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Governor Okorocha and his Deputy, Prince Madumere for taking the right step in the right direction.

In agreement with Prince Madumere's request, Mr. Awudu pledged to embrace the partnership with Imo State Government with a view to helping her realize her dream of optimizing her resources especially in various areas of strategic concern which center on structural and physical development.

However, Mr. Awudu called on his Directors who are experts in various areas of surveying and they made important contributions that will trigger up development and increase the State's revenue.