
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has disclosed the rationale behind appointing himself as the Commissioner for Lands in the state.
Uzodimma appointed himself as a commissioner on Tuesday during the inauguration of 24 newly appointed commissioners at the Government House in Owerri.
According to Daily Post, Uzodinmma, while addressing the commissioners, stated that self-appointment is a measure to prevent a repeat of past incidents.
Governor Uzodinmma also cited the example of a previous commissioner embroiled in controversial land deals towards the end of his first tenure.