# imostatecea.ng — Office of the Chief Economic Adviser, Imo State Government

> The Office of the Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor of Imo State drives economic policy, business development, and community empowerment. Led by Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi (University of Edinburgh / European University Institute).

## Key Programmes
- [Programmes Overview](https://imostatecea.ng/programmes.html): All ongoing programmes from the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser.
- [Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0](https://imostatecea.ng/njfp.html): A 12 month paid fellowship for young Nigerian graduates hosted by ÓKÓBÌ businesses in Imo State. Implemented by UNDP with support from the Federal Government of Nigeria and the European Union. ₦150,000 monthly stipend for fellows, salaries fully covered for host businesses. Apply at njfp.ng.
- [ÓKÓBÌ Initiative](https://imostatecea.ng/okobi.html): The One Kindred One Business Initiative — a community group entrepreneurship programme with 461 businesses, 19,676 members, across 27 LGAs of Imo State. Launched 2022. Published by the London School of Economics. 2 international awards.
- [ÓKÓBÌ Students Club](https://imostatecea.ng/okobi-students-club.html): University extension of ÓKÓBÌ — Education meets Enterprise.
- [Imo Economy Digest](https://imostatecea.ng/blog.html): Quarterly economic publication covering Imo State business opportunities, policy, and investment.
- [Corporate Imo Impact Partnership (CIIP)](https://imostatecea.ng/ciip.html): Voluntary network of private sector actors addressing unemployment through enterprise in Imo State.

## Key People
- Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi — Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor of Imo State. University of Edinburgh & European University Institute. kennethamaeshi.com
- H.E. Sen. Hope Uzodimma — Executive Governor of Imo State. Founder of the ÓKÓBÌ Initiative.

## Economic Data (as at December 2025)
- 461 ÓKÓBÌ businesses registered
- 19,676 ÓKÓBÌ members
- 27 Local Government Areas covered
- 120 communities engaged
- 2 international awards won

## Publications
- [Imo Economy Digest — All Issues](https://imostatecea.ng/blog.html)
- [Imo State Industrial Policy](https://mail.investinimo.com/Imo%20Industrial%20Policy.pdf)
- [Full list of registered ÓKÓBÌ businesses](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVCSTzP5tsZ5FVxpgiHW6woAAtu6u4dP/edit)

## Contact
- Email: info@imostatecea.ng
- Phone: +234-911-436-0076
- Social: @ChiefEconomicAdviserIMSG (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter)