{
  "id": 19942257,
  "title": "We are making local economies work in Imo – Uzodimma",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/we-are-making-local-economies-work-in-imo-uzodimma",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T05:32:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/we-are-making-local-economies-work-in-imo-uzodimma/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has outlined his administration's efforts to foster local economies across the state during his recent address in Lagos. He emphasized the importance of infrastructure development, human capital investment, and support for enterprise in driving economic growth. Uzodimma highlighted that his government had expanded economic opportunities beyond urban areas by establishing an enabling environment for businesses and communities in all 27 local government areas. He spoke at the inaugural National Policy Dialogue lecture organized by the Lagos Country Club, focusing on the theme, \"The Future Is Local: Stimulating Grassroots Economies for Inclusive Growth.\" Uzodimma stressed that sustainable national development hinges on strengthening local economies, as young people represent a significant investment opportunity for peace and security. His administration has constructed over 130 roads, improved energy sustainability, digitized land administration, and trained more than 65,000 young people in digital skills through the SkillUp Imo program, generating more than 80,000 jobs and income-generating opportunities. The governor also noted that the state's minimum wage of N104,000 has contributed to economic activities in localities and rural communities. Uzodimma attributed some economic gains to President Bola Tinubu's policies, particularly the removal of petrol subsidies, which boosted resources for state governments. He concluded by praising the Lagos Country Club for inviting him as the inaugural guest speaker for a new lecture series, expressing his gratitude for the honor.",
  "summary": "Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has said his administration has laid the foundation for the growth of local economies across the state through infrastructure development, investment in human capital and support for enterprise. He said his government had changed the situation in which economic activities were largely concentrated in urban centres by creating opportunities […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}