The Imo State Government says there was a typographic misrepresentation in the name of the newly – created Ministry of Happiness.

The State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, had on Tuesday appointed Mrs. Ogechi Ololo, his biological sister as Commissioner to head the new “Ministry of Happiness and Couples Fulfillment”, which drew widespread criticisms from Nigerians.

 

But in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha said there was a typographical error caused by the printer’s devil as the intended name was “Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfillment” and not “Couples “Fulfillment”.

 

In the statement, Governor Okorocha also justified the essence of the creation of the ministry, its purpose as well as the choice of his sister the person to pilot its affairs.

 

“There was a typographical error in the first statement, issued on the swearing in of the new commissioners. The word “couple” was inadvertently written instead of the word “Purpose,” we regret that,” the statement read.

 

“It added the real essence of life is to be happy and to fulfill one’s purpose in life; Government officials are elected to address this.

 

“Happiness and Purpose Fulfillment Ministry, therefore, is established for the lost time to correct the policy framework to guide ministries and departments on what they must do to guarantee the citizens’ happiness and contribute better to the society.

 

“This is the very reason people elect their leaders; to guarantee their happiness and purpose fulfillment. A great leader therefore, is one who provides happiness to his people.

 

“Unfortunately, this vital element of our social lives his not been properly addressed. Government at different levels have created several ministries and departments to achieve this, yet people are bitter, angry with hate speeches which lead to crisis, war and even terrorism.

“The choice of Mrs. Ogechi Ololo, a Master Degree Holder in Computer Science, USA who has been the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor on Domestic Matters and Food Security can be described as a round in a round hole.

“Before her appointment as the Supervisory Commissioner, she was charged with the responsibility of liaising with the Federal Government on N-Power Project, CBN Anchor Project and Boi, Empowerment Projects.”