Born 22nd September, 1962 from Ogboko Ideato South LGA of Imo State
HE Owelle Rochas Okorocha, a politician and successful businessman was born on 22 Sept 1962 in Ogboko, Ideato South Imo Statel He attended Juladasco High School, Jos (1976-1981) He studied at the University of Jos (1990 -1991) obtaining a diploma in Public Administration. He returned to the University of Jos (1993-1994) to obtain an advanced diploma in Public Administration. Career positions include President, Nigeria Red Cross Society, President/Founder, Rochas Foundation Inc, President Rochas Group of Companies Limited, Pro Chancellor, African Business School and Former Chairman, Board of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency. He is was elected governor of Imo State on in 2011
VISION & AGENDA
His Excellency, Governor Rochas Okorocha Mission is a political philosophy and principle based on liberation from political bondage. The Rescue mission political philosophy is grounded on the restoration of the fundamental essence of government which is to creat an environment where the people are secured in their rights to good life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Its objective is to help the people to fully optimize the benefits of government.
The Rescue mission is based on correcting the ills of the past dysfunctional governments and to bring good life, to the people of Imo State.
Owelle’s leadership is by example and has inspired the Imolites that Imo must be better, The centerpiece of the Rescue Mission agenda is free quality eduction which his excllency has delivered from primary to University level to indigenes and non-indegent families who could not afford to go to school.