Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi has introduced a new 8-point plan to help bring back Imo State’s economy. He shared his ideas during a public meeting on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.
Dr. Amadi believes that reviving old industries in the state—like Avutu Poultry, Adapalm, Standard Shoe Company, and Imo Rubber Plantation—can create thousands of jobs and boost the state’s income.
He plans to do this through public-private partnerships (PPPs), where the government and private businesses work together. He suggested creating a special fund to attract investors, which could bring in between ₦100 billion and ₦130 billion yearly, create over 30,000 jobs, and grow Imo’s income and economy by more than 20%.
Here is Dr. Amadi’s 8-point plan:
- Bring back industries through PPPs
- Improve the economy with better industrial development
- Fix the primary healthcare system
- Invest more in education and skill-building
- Improve farming and food supply
- Make government spending more responsible
- Support innovation, young people, and Nigerians abroad
- Make the state safer and more business-friendly
Some of his main suggestions include setting up an Industrial Revitalization Fund, building industrial parks, and starting agro-processing centers. He also wants to start a state health insurance program that helps communities directly.
Dr. Amadi suggests raising the education budget to 15-20% and the health budget to 10-15%. To support long-term growth, he also proposed special bonds to fund schools and hospitals.
Dr. Amadi’s plan is focused on creating jobs, improving public services, and making Imo State a better place to live and work. Many people believe his ideas could lead to real change for the state.
