Blank NEWS Online can disclose that Imo State governor, Owele Rochas Okorocha has resolved to launch four new universities in alliance with foreign based institutions of higher education before the end of 2012.

“The measure would help accommodate the overwhelming number of Imo indigenes seeking admission into institutions of higher learning in the country.”

According to the governor, the state government has issued a take-off fund of N400 million for the new educational projects.

Okorocha expressed his determination to use the free education policy of his administration to the benefit of Imo indigenes and urged parents and guardians to encourage their children and wards to take advantage of the free education programme.