By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Managing Director/CEO of the Imo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (ISOPADEC), Chief Charles Orie, has announced his recent resignation.

Orie in a statement issued earlier today, Monday, 12 August 2024, said he was quitting for personal reasons, thus suddenly bringing an end to his tenure which started with the inauguration of the board in early October 2024.

The statement issued from Umuokanne, Imo State, reads in part: “This morning, I have decided to resign my position/Appointment as the Managing Director/CEO of ISOPADEC.

“I have no problems with the Governor or Government of Imo State that prompted me to resign, it is not every political leader in Imo that has a political appointment.

“I remains APC political leader both in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State, and Nigeria. I am still working for the Governor General of South East, His Excellency Distinguished (Senator) Hope Uzodinma, the Governor is more than a Governor to me. He is my friend and family member.

“I know very soon today social media will start spreading rumours and fake news. I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who supported me on this assignment as the Managing Director/CEO ISOPADEC.

“I want to thank especially my colleagues in Government House, SSG, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staffs, Dr Mrs Irene Chime, Commissioners and Special Advisers/Assistants, all the members of Imo State House of Assembly. You all made my job very easy.

“I am still very much around with you guys. I also want to thank my immediate constituents of oil production Local Government of Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta, Oru East for all your support and show of love during my tenure as MD ISOPADEC.

“I also want to say a very big thank you to all my brothers and sisters, all the Traditional rulers and leaders of Ohaji/Egbema LGA for the support and love I received from you as the MD ISOPADEC. Finally, I want to say a big thank you to the Governing Board/Management /Staff of ISOPADEC, you guys are amazing people…God bless you all.”