The Imo state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has renamed the state’s seat of power as the People’s House in commemoration of the Democracy Day celebration and the sixth anniversary of his assumption of office as the state chief executive.
The state seat of power formerly known as Douglas House will henceforth be called the People’s House. The governor disclosed this yesterday while addressing journalists at Government House, Owerri.He said the decision to change the name, which was initially given by the colonial masters over 50 years ago, was taken to honour the people who elected him into office.
“By the change, I am declaring the Government House, as truly owned by people resident in the state, and not just the occupants. It is no longer Douglas House. It is now the People’s House,” the governor said.
Okorocha yesterday also distributed cheques of N1 million each to 305 youths selected from 305 wards in the 27 local councils of the state.The governor said the reason for donating the money was to raise 305 millionaires in the state, by encouraging them to embark on businesses that would uplift them.
