Born in Ogoma to an Igbo Catholic family in Dec 12, 1954. His father, Chief Michael Uzodimma held the chieftaincy title of Igwe of Ozuh Omuma and his mother was Ezinne Rose Uzodimma (née Nneoha).
Hope Uzodimma is a kinsman of the Okoro family of Etiti-Omuma. He is a devout Catholic married to Chioma Uzodimma with seven children.
Uzodimma attended University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu -State where he bagged M.Sc Human Relations, later to Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, USA Bachelors in International Studies and Diplomacy, Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in International Studies and Diplomacy.
He got Advanced Diploma in Maritime Management Technology, Mgbidi Secondary School, Omumu, Oru West, Imo State, Mgbidi Primary School, Oru West LGA, Imo State West African Senior Secondary Certificate
First School Leaving Certificate
AWARDS:
2023: Grand Service Star of Rivers State (GSSRS) award
2023: Most Prolific Governor of the Year
2022: Peace award by the United Nations for promoting inter-ethnic harmony in Nigeria and good governance in Imo state.
2021: The Sun Governor of the Year Award
2017: Most Outstanding Parliamentarian of the Year
Achievements
ROADS:
More than 1,000 kilometres of road networks in both urban and rural areas have so far witnessed reconstruction.
The 35-kilometre Owerri-Orlu dual carriageway and the 46-kilometre Owerri-Okigwe road were delivered as intercity roads.
The dualization of the Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road and another 46-kilometre stretch is ongoing.
Also under construction is the Orlu- Akokwa-Arondizogu-Uga road leading to Anambra State measuring 37 kilometres.
More than 30 major roads have been completed in the Owerri Capital Territory alone including Assumpta/ IbariOgwa/ Port Harcourt Road, Federal Secretariat Road (now Muhammadu Buhari Dual Carriage Way Drive), DickTiger Road. Akachi Road (nowEvan Enwerem Way) and Relief Market Road.
About 64 roads spanning over 150 kilometres constructed and completed.
Rehabilitation of another 43 routes accounting for over 350 kilometres ongoing in both urban and rural areas.
HEALTH
Uzodinma has an impressive footprint in the health sector, expanding healthcare services, building and upgrading hospitals and clinics, and ensuring the availability of essential medical facilities
Over 66,000 Imo residents obtain healthcare protection under the Imo Health Insurance Programme
Renovated over 305 health centres in the 305 electoral wards
More than 300 medical students graduated from the Imo State University Teaching Hospital after a decade of non-accreditation
The Teaching Hospital is now fully equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities including digital x-ray machines, mammogram machines, ambulances, dialysis machines, molecular biology and chemical pathology laboratory, equipment (for COVID-19andother viral disease tests) and anaesthetic machines
Re-accreditation of nursing and midwifery schools in Aboh Mbaise and Awommama after they lost accreditation in 2011
The Imo State Specialist Hospital in Owerri is now fully functional and performing complicated operations such as spinal and brain injury surgeries
The Governor has procured 10 mobile clinics for speedy intervention
YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
Training of 300,000 Imo youths on digital skills and link up to relevant jobs (i.e., the SkillupImo project).
Full reconstruction of the famous Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri including the main complex, the indoor sports centre, and the handball court. An Olympic-sized swimming pool under construction on the same site is now nearing completion
Over 5,000 young Ndi Imo have already completed the training and are either leveraging their heightened technical acumen to establish promising digital ventures or securing employment with leading tech firms like Zinox, Konga, and WakaNow among other digitally driven businesses within and beyond Imo.
Rebranding of the state-owned Heartland Football Club.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
The Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups in collaboration with the Office of Her Excellency, the First Lady, facilitated the organization of the International Children’s Day Celebration and other National/Global Observances such as the International Women’s Day.
Organised Sixteen (16) Days of Activism on the elimination of Gender Based Violence (GBV) against women and children, like Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Early Child Marriage, Child Labour and other harmful traditional practices.
The Ministry also recorded the registration of five (5) Motherless Babies Homes and Three (3) Day-Care Centres
The ministry also ensured that existing Homes/Day-Care Centres maintained approved Operational Guidelines.
The governor also signed into law the bill on Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP)
AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES
The state engaged the Federal Government to complete the dams for dry-season farming at Inyishi and Okigwe
Uzodinma also secured the cooperation of the CBN and other relevant bodies that have facilities for those in Agriculture
The State Government replanted over One Hundred and Forty (140) Hectares of land with Oil Palm seedlings at Ada-Palm, Ohaji and Ngor-Okpala.
He rehabilitated the abandoned Adapalm Plantanlan which occupies an area of 4310 hectares of oil palm
The Acharaubo Farm Estata at Emekuku in Owerri North Local Government Area is back to life.
The Otamiri Water Scheme which serves the Owerri Capital Territory now delivers potable hygienic water for members of the public
The Eluama Water Scheme in Orlu local government area and Ekenguru Water Scheme in Aboh Mbaise LGA rehabilitated
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Recovery of markets especially Ekwe Ukwu Owerri Market built with state funds but handed over to the cronies of the previous administrations
Strengthening of the market associations in a manner that streamlines the collection of government revenue just as it enables them to defend their rights as traders.
Construction of a state-of-the-art ultra-modern market in Eke-Ukwu to assuage the pains of the people.
The crafting and developing of the Imo State Sustainable Industrialisation Policy in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Commissioning of fashion clusters with well-equipped industrial sewing machines to help our skilled dressmakers in the state to make trendy dresses, including T-shirts and face caps for industrial use
The Uzodimma administration has also commenced moves to revamp all the moribund industries in the state
Hope Uzodimma has paid off the debts owed to Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) by successive administrations in the state as regards the Imo Shoe Industry
The government is also working with Investors for the revamping of the Nsu Tiles Ehime and the Avutu Poultry Farm.
The government registered over 200 cooperative societies and organized rural farmers, artisans, and workers in the Private Sector into Micro Businesses for sustainable capital formation and increased productivity.
Several cooperative societies have been linked to multi-lateral finance agencies such as Agric Loans Board, Bank of Agriculture (BoA), Bank of Industry (BoI), Micro Finance Banks (MFB), etc.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Uzodimma’s economic performance has been impressive considering several parameters including Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The 2022 State of States report released by BudgIT revealed that Imo State has an estimated GDP of N7.68 trillion, making it the 4th out of the 36 states in the country with the largest GDP among its peers in the Southeast region
Dredging and linking Oguta Lake to the Atlantic Ocean
The revival of hitherto moribund industries in Imo State such as Adapalm and Acharaugbo Farms.
Through his leadership, Imo State is included in the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) in Africa.
the Imo State Industrial and Innovation Park is slated for take-off as the multi-billion-naira project will be situated at the Ibigwe Oilfield in Ohaji-Egbema LGA
Creation of Ministry of Digital Economy and E-government through the Imo Digital Economy Agenda (IDEA) 2022-2026)
SECURITY
Among other efforts, the government of Hope Uzodinma provided security vehicles, including Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) to security operatives in the state.
Provision of 100 Numbers of Innoson Hilux Vehicles for the operation of security operatives in the state
Procurement and installation of very high frequency (VHF) radio/telecommunication equipment and other security equipment and gadgets to enhance communication and information gathering between security operatives
REVENUE AND BUDGETARY REFORMS
The Imo State revenue has jumped by more than 100 percent under Uzodinma through meticulous and well-thought-out policies.
Automation of all financial transactions and training of the staff of the Internal Revenue Service
The optimization of revenue processes through the Treasury SingleAccount (TSA)
The domestication of the Imo State Debt Management Law No. 6 of 2021 has become a great milestone for the State attracting USD 2 Million to the State as a Grant from the SFTAS/World Bank Programme.
REJUVENATION OF CIVIL SERVICE
Digitisation of the workforce and mode of salary payments aimed at detecting and flushing out ghost workers.
Training and retraining programmes for workers for better service delivery
All verified Imo workers and pensioners have received their salaries and pensions up to date as the regular and full payment of salaries and pensions has become routine.
As part of efforts to restore the psyche of the civil servants, the Governor presented official vehicles to permanent secretaries and provided free bus transportation for junior civil servants.
The governor also restored seniority and discipline in the service and ensured that the hierarchy and reporting line in the service is respected.
PROMISES TO IMOLITES
Gov. Uzodimma has promised that the Next Level of Shared Prosperity, which his government aims to embark upon, will bring even greater value to our beloved state.
The next four years would be a vision where each individual thrives and Imo state collectively soars to new heights
Infrastructure Development: Uzodimma promises to prioritize the development of infrastructure in Imo State, including roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, and other essential facilities.
Job Creation and Youth Empowerment: He aims to create employment opportunities for the youth by attracting investments and promoting entrepreneurship. Uzodimma plans to establish more skill acquisition centres and provide training programs to empower the youth.
Agriculture and Food Security: Uzodimma promises to revitalize the agricultural sector in Imo State.
He plans to support farmers, provide them with modern farming techniques, and improve access to credit and markets.
Education and Healthcare: The Governor promises to improve the quality of education in Imo State by upgrading schools, providing necessary infrastructure, and supporting the training and welfare of teachers.
He also plans to enhance healthcare services, upgrade hospitals, and ensure accessible healthcare for all.
Security and Good Governance: Uzodimma aims to improve security in Imo State by partnering with law enforcement agencies, investing in security infrastructure, and implementing policies to curb crime.
He also promises to run a transparent and accountable government.