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Government of Imo State, Nigeria

Office of the Secretary to the Government

Coordinating Government. Delivering the Shared Prosperity Agenda. The central coordinating office in the governance architecture of Imo State.

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Who we are

The coordinating hub of government

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of Imo State (SGI) is headed by the Secretary to the Government, the highest-ranking political appointee in the State Civil Service structure, who is directly responsible to His Excellency, the Executive Governor.

Our Vision

To be a world-class coordinating hub for effective policy formulation, implementation and monitoring for good governance and sustainable development in Imo State.

Our Mission

To ensure seamless coordination of Government policies and programmes, efficient management of State Executive Council affairs, and harmonious inter-governmental relations for the realization of the Shared Prosperity Agenda of the State Government.

Core mandate

What the Cabinet Office does

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Coordination of Government Business

Coordinating the formulation, implementation and monitoring of government policies, programmes and decisions.

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Secretariat of the State Executive Council (EXCO)

Serving as Secretary to the State Executive Council: taking charge of the EXCO agenda and minutes, and communicating EXCO decisions to all MDAs for implementation.

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Custodian of Government Records

Custodian of all Executive Council records, Government Gazettes, Executive Orders and other vital policy documents.

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Inter-Governmental Liaison

The bridge between the Executive and the Legislature, Judiciary, Federal Government, other States, Local Government Areas and Development Partners.

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Supervision of MDAs

Providing general supervision and ensuring synergy among Ministries, Departments and Agencies for effective service delivery.

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Special Duties

Handling boundary disputes, communal conflicts, chieftaincy affairs, emergency management (SEMA), pilgrimage and other assignments as directed by the Governor.

By the numbers

Coordinating government for the people of Imo State

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How we work

From policy to delivery

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    Formulate

    Policies and programmes are shaped and coordinated across MDAs.

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    Deliberate

    Matters go before the State Executive Council, with the SGI as its Secretary.

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    Communicate

    EXCO decisions are conveyed to every Ministry, Department and Agency.

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    Implement

    MDAs act on decisions with the Office ensuring synergy and delivery.

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    Monitor

    Progress is tracked and records, gazettes and orders are preserved.

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Supporting His Excellency, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma, CON, in delivering the dividends of democracy through effective coordination, prompt policy execution, and the maintenance of peace and good governance across Imo State.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the Cabinet Office and what it does.

What is the Cabinet Office (Office of the SGI)?

It is the central coordinating office in the governance architecture of Imo State, headed by the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, who is directly responsible to the Executive Governor.

Who is the Secretary to the Government of Imo State?

Chief Cosmas Iwu is the current Secretary to the Government. He is the highest-ranking political appointee in the State Civil Service structure.

What does the Office do?

It coordinates government business, serves as the Secretariat of the State Executive Council, keeps government records, liaises with other arms and tiers of government, supervises MDAs, and handles special duties assigned by the Governor.

Which agencies and units are under the Cabinet Office?

IMO-SEMA (Emergency Management Agency), the Imo State Bureau of Statistics, the State Pension Board, the Cabinet Secretariat and General Administration, and the Special Duties Unit.

Where are Executive Council decisions and government records kept?

The Office is custodian of all Executive Council records, Government Gazettes, Executive Orders and other vital policy documents.

Who handles boundary disputes, communal conflicts and chieftaincy matters?

These fall under the Special Duties mandate of the Office, together with emergency management (SEMA), pilgrimage and other assignments directed by the Governor.

How can I contact the Office or get media enquiries answered?

Use the Contact page for the Office's details. Media enquiries are handled by the Public Relations / Press Unit. Official announcements are published on the News page.

Have a question for the Office?

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