Welcome to the Office of the
Chief Economic Adviser
to the Imo State Government
The Office of the Chief Economic Adviser is a unit in the Governor's Office, under the leadership of the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma.
"ÓKÓBÌ is not just a programme — it is a philosophy. Every kindred in Imo State has the ingenuity, the resources, and the will to build a business that creates prosperity for its members and contributes to the growth of our great state."
The One Kindred One Business Initiative was conceived and personally championed by His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma as the economic centrepiece of his administration — harnessing the power of Igbo communal identity to drive enterprise, create jobs, and lift communities across all 27 LGAs of Imo State.
Professor Kenneth Amaeshi
Professor Kenneth Amaeshi was sworn in as the Chief Economic Adviser to the Imo State Government in January 2022. He is a global expert in sustainable finance and economic development and a leading scholar in sustainable business and finance in the global south.
He holds a Chair in Sustainable Finance and Governance at the School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute, Italy. He is also Chair in Sustainable Business at the University of Edinburgh, UK.
Professor Amaeshi's leadership and expertise are widely recognised, and his dedication to his home state of Imo is evident in his tireless efforts to promote sustainable economic growth and improve the livelihoods of its citizens.
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Imo Economy Study Network
A network of great minds that studies the Imo economy and discusses its potentials in a bi-monthly webinar known as the TIES webinar.
ExploreOne Kindred One Business Initiative (ÓKÓBÌ)
An initiative aimed at grassroots business empowerment from kindreds and communities.
ExploreImo Industrial Policy
A comprehensive strategy for promoting industrialisation and ensuring that industries work for the benefit of all citizens.
ExploreCorporate Imo Impact Partnership
A voluntary network of corporates and organisations who are keen to contribute to the development and progress of Imo State.
ExploreImo Economy Digest
A quarterly publication through which the achievements of the State Government and its progress in delivering democratic dividends are ventilated.
ExploreÓKÓBÌ Students Club
A student-focused extension of the ÓKÓBÌ initiative bringing group entrepreneurship to university campuses. Young ideas to bankable projects.
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Driving Growth and Transformation Across Communities
From small beginnings to over 461 thriving businesses and 19,676 members, the ÓKÓBÌ initiative is proving that when communities come together, progress follows.
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ÓKÓBÌ To the World
Africapitalism Conference held in Hamburg, Germany, with a focus on ÓKÓBÌ as spearheaded by the Imo State Government through the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi.
Learn MoreCultivating Community: How ÓKÓBÌ Initiative Is Revolutionising Farming in Imo State
The Imo State's One Kindred One Business Initiative (ÓKÓBÌ) is growing in adoption and making significant positive impacts. Here are some inspiring stories and real lived experiences.
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Imagine an economic development agenda that is not fully dependent on the government, where the smallest units of society can effectively collaborate for collective economic empowerment.
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The Office of the Chief Economic Adviser is a unit in the Governor's Office committed to economic growth and development through innovation and entrepreneurship.
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