Imo youth celebrate Okorocha amidst fanfare
Almost three weeks after celebrating his birthday, encomiums have continued to pour in, for Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha who was yesterday, October 3, surprised with a heavy birthday package by Imo youth from the 27 Local Government Areas of the state. Also in attendance, were various youth groups and their coordinators, top government officials and veteran stars of Nigeria Nollywood.
The event which was put together by the office of the Ministry of Youths and Sports, held at the Imo International Convention Center, IICC, Owerri.
Speaking shortly after cutting his birthday cake, elated Governor Okorocha thanked the youth and urged them to remain law abiding.
Investing hope that the state will surly get better, Okorocha also advised the youth to always strive to support their fathers.
Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Affairs, Kenneth Emelu lavished encomiums on the governor, describing him as the true father and leader of Imo youths.
According to the SA, Okorocha has in many ways shown the youth unflinching love and care.
“My Governor, you have in many ways shown the youths unflinching love and care. You will always give your approval to almost all the request brought before you. It can be decoded that right from your first tenure as the governor of Imo State, your cabinet has been made up of more than 50% of the youth,” Emelu hinted.
Joined in the cutting of the birthday cake, were the governor’s sister and Deputy Chief of Staff, Internal and Domestic Affairs, Hon. Ogechi Ololo, Imo Chief of Staff, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, Member representing Okigwe South Federal Constituency at the Lower Chamber, Deacon Chike Okafor, SA Youth Affairs, Kenneth Emelu among others
