Okorocha: When Love For Grandeur Beclouds Reason By Sam Nzeh

There appears to be no let-up in the love of grandeur by Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, most often, at the expense of the tax payer.
Take his jetting out of Nigeria last Wednesday, leading a 100-man delegation to Turkey on a three-day visit, which according to his handlers, is to explore business and investment opportunities in that country.
This is Okorocha’s second trip in less than a year to the selfsame Turkey on the nebulous ground of exploring business and investment opportunities.

The governor had traveled with a large contingent to the same country some months ago. The trip of course was bankrolled by the state. When asked upon return from the trip, Okorocha said the gains would be seen in no distant time.

Sadly, months after, the gains of the trip are yet to materialise despite the huge amount expended. But Okorocha is not moved and this can be seen in his second trip with

yet another large delegation.
The Governor’s penchant for foreign trips and the large delegation that accompanies him on each occasion consumes a huge chunk of money and clearly hurts Imo’s economy.
It is sad that the governor of a state which still owes its workers arrears of salaries, which cannot pay workers and pensioners as and when due, can afford to take a 100-man delegation on a foreign trip, the cost of which course is borne by the state.
Many would have thought that in these days when governors are cap in hand begging for bailout from the Federal Government, Governor Okorocha, would cut costs and channel resources to solving basic challenges confronting Imo State.
If for nothing else, the governor should realise that in these days of Change, public officials are expected to cut down on flamboyant lifestyles, frivolities and non-essentials which drain public resources.

Ref: http://dailytimes.com.ng/okorocha-love-grandeur-beclouds-reason/