About the Ministry of Special Duties
A dynamic arm of the Imo State Government, created to handle assignments that fall outside the direct scope of conventional ministries. We oversee strategic interventions, inter-governmental collaborations, disaster response, and implementation of high-level projects as directed by the Executive Governor.
The Ministry of Special Duties, Imo State plays a strategic role in executing priority mandates of the state government. We handle high-impact assignments, emergency responses, inter-agency coordination, and special interventions that demand urgent and cross-functional delivery.
The Ministry of Special Duties is a dynamic arm of the Imo State Government, created to handle assignments that fall outside the direct scope of conventional ministries. It oversees strategic interventions, inter-governmental collaborations, disaster response, and implementation of high-level projects as directed by the Executive Governor.
Our ministry acts as a bridge between the Governor’s special directives and the implementing agencies, ensuring that every assignment is executed with precision, urgency, and public impact across Imo State.
Our Guiding Principles
Our Vision
To be a dynamic and responsive arm of government, delivering timely special assignments and interventions that strengthen governance, promote resilience, and enhance the wellbeing of all citizens across Imo State.
Our Mission
To coordinate and implement the Governor’s special mandates through strategic planning, emergency response, inter-agency collaboration, and efficient execution of high-impact projects ensuring fast, transparent, and citizen-focused service delivery throughout Imo State.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We maintain accountability and transparency in all our operations.
Responsiveness
We act swiftly to emergencies and special assignments.
Collaboration
We work closely with ministries, agencies, and communities to drive results.
Service
We put the welfare of the people at the center of every mandate.
Excellence
We uphold professionalism and high standards in project delivery.
Dr. (Sir) Chika Abazu
Commissioner, Ministry of Special Duties
A highly accomplished Public Health Physician with over 22 years of distinguished service in the Federal Civil Service, rising to the rank of Director. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated integrity, dedication, and a passion for excellence in service delivery for the benefit of humanity.
He holds degrees from Abia State University, Nigeria Defence Academy Kaduna, West Virginia University, USA, and Emory University, USA. He is happily married and blessed with children.
A God-fearing, honest, hardworking, and focused leader who does not make empty promises. Under his leadership, the ministry coordinates special assignments and handles strategic government interventions that cut across various sectors in the state, ensuring precision, urgency, and public impact in all mandates.
Our Departments
Emergency Management & Disaster Response
Responsible for coordinating state-level responses to emergencies, natural disasters, and crises (often works closely with SEMA/NEMA).
Special Projects & Interventions
Oversees the execution and supervision of high-impact, governor-mandated projects that fall outside routine ministerial duties.
Inter-Ministerial Coordination
Ensures synergy between various ministries and agencies during the implementation of cross-sectoral initiatives.
Protocol & Events Management
Handles state ceremonies, official events, and the Governor’s special engagements requiring logistical coordination.
Strategic Planning & Monitoring
Focuses on policy formulation, project evaluation, and performance tracking of special interventions.
Administration & Finance
Manages internal human resources, budgeting, and procurement for the ministry.
Our Strategic Goals
The Ministry of Special Duties is committed to delivering timely special assignments and interventions that strengthen governance, promote resilience, and enhance the wellbeing of all citizens across Imo State through strategic planning, emergency response, and inter-agency collaboration.
Enhance emergency response coordination capabilities across all 27 Local Government Areas in Imo State.
Establish comprehensive inter-ministerial coordination framework for cross-sectoral initiatives.
Complete additional health infrastructure projects including 3 more community health centres.
Develop strategic planning and monitoring systems for all special government interventions.
Implement protocol and events management systems for state ceremonies and official functions.
Strengthen disaster response capabilities through partnerships with SEMA and NEMA.
Execute high-impact governor-mandated projects outside routine ministerial duties.
Build additional educational infrastructure including 2 more technical colleges across the state.
Establish community boreholes and water infrastructure in 10 additional communities.
Develop administration and finance systems to support ministry operations and procurement processes.
Priority Areas & Planned Initiatives
Dr. (Sir) Chika Abazu’s strategic focus areas and planned initiatives for the Ministry of Special Duties.
Priority Areas
Planned Initiatives
Our Leadership Team
Meet the dedicated leaders driving strategic interventions, emergency response, and special government initiatives in Imo State.
Dr. (Sir) Chika Abazu
Commissioner
Ogunsanya Bimbola Kehinde GEM, FCAI, JP.
Permanent Secretary
Our Structure
The Ministry of Special Duties operates through a well-defined hierarchical structure designed to effectively coordinate special assignments, emergency responses, and strategic government interventions across Imo State. Our organizational setup ensures efficient service delivery, inter-agency collaboration, and rapid response to special mandates from the Executive Governor.
Emergency Management & Disaster Response
Responsible for coordinating state-level responses to emergencies, natural disasters, and crises (often works closely with SEMA/NEMA).
Special Projects & Interventions
Oversees the execution and supervision of high-impact, governor-mandated projects that fall outside routine ministerial duties.
Inter-Ministerial Coordination
Ensures synergy between various ministries and agencies during the implementation of cross-sectoral initiatives.
Protocol & Events Management
Handles state ceremonies, official events, and the Governor’s special engagements requiring logistical coordination.
Strategic Planning & Monitoring
Focuses on policy formulation, project evaluation, and performance tracking of special interventions.
Administration & Finance
Manages internal human resources, budgeting, and procurement for the ministry.