Imo governor approves N25bn for judges' housing, N1.9bn for CBT centers

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved significant investments in the state's infrastructure and judicial welfare. A total of N25 billion has been earmarked for the construction of 40 duplexes to serve as judges' quarters, complete with recreational facilities. This initiative aims to provide a more conducive living and working environment for judicial officers in the state.

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The Council approved N25 billion for the construction of 40 duplexes as judges’ quarters, complete with recreational facilities. The project is designed to provide a conducive living environment for judicial officers.

In addition to improving judicial welfare, the governor also sanctioned N1.9 billion for the establishment of four new computer-based test (CBT) centers. These centers will be located in the Orlu Zone and are intended to enhance access to examinations like those administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and other computer-based assessments.

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Also approved are the new computer-based test (CBT) centres and a smart digital signage initiative aimed at modernising infrastructure across the state.

The state council also approved the immediate release of N900 million to commence work on two pilot CBT centers. These initial centers will be situated at Bishop Shanahan Okoye Secondary School and Community Secondary School, Omuma. Furthermore, the council greenlit the creation of Imo Signage Asset Management Limited, a venture designed to regulate and deploy smart digital billboards through a public-private partnership model.

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According to him, the council approved N1.9bn for the establishment of four CBT centres in Orlu Zone to improve access to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations and other computer-based tests.

According to the Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Chimezie Amadi, the digital signage initiative will be financed by private investors, meaning there will be no financial commitment from the Imo State Government. This project aims to establish a modern, digitally managed signage ecosystem supported by Internet of Things-enabled infrastructure.

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Speaking on the digital initiatives, the Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Chimezie Amadi, said the projects would be financed by private investors without financial commitment from the state government.