Alex Ibeh

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has stepped up awareness Campaign to ensure a safe and secure operations in the Airspace Transport system.
This was disclosed during a two-day post May-Day lecture, 7th edition with the theme:
“Conflict Resolution and Restorative Justice” and Aviation Workers the Cornerstone of safe and Secure Skies” respectively.

Speaking at the event, the National President of National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and Chairman International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Comrade Ben Nnabue said it is a measure to preventing accidents and ensuring that air craft are properly maintained.
He stated that the choice of Imo State was to encourage the State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma for his Transformative Initiative at Sam Mbakwe Airport to have International flighting land at the Airport.
While Commending the Governor, he informed that with the measures been put in place, Airspace is safe and Secure.
According to him, the Membership of the Union cuts across every Airport in Nigeria both Government and Private owned.
He urged the members to speed up expectation to ensure that the sky is safe and Secure.

The Workshop which was organized by Jayson Terrel and Associates Ltd was held in Imo State from Monday 26th to Tuesday 27th May, 2027.
Declaring the Seminar open on Monday, Prof. Rev. Fr. Philip Ogbonna disclosed that mapping was the first process in conflict resolution to explore the solution, explaining that Mapping was to determine the cause of the conflict.
According to him, without Mapping, solution would be very difficult to achieve.
He noted that most Conflicts, with reference to Nigeria, some people are usually the beneficiaries.

In the lecture series, Prof. M. N. Obasi with the topic “Dispute resolution Mechanism: Mediation and Conciliation” said the point formed the course of Alternative Dispute resolution (ADR).
He encouraged workers to adopt ADR in settling disputes, saying that it is faster, cost effectiveness and at the same time achieve the same purpose.

Another Guest Speaker, Dr. Walter Emereole of whose topic was on “The impact of Clear Communication in Labour Relations” charged the Participants to take advantage of the lecture to identify communication gap in their work spheres as a tool for sustainable relations.
Also speaking on the 2nd day conference, Amb. Anthony C. Akalugo, the CEO of Leadership Sustainable Development Academy Ltd with a topic: “Sustainable Practices in Aviation Sector anchored on Aviation Workforce” averred that the discussion availed the participants the opportunity to explore some factors that affect sustainable business in Nigeria Aviation Sector,
He said: “the role of workers in the sustainability in the Aviation Industry is very essential for the interconnectivity, equipment, the regulatory Compliance and Organizational practices, all these interoperate to ensure a safe sky”

Meanwhile, the Organizer, Dr. Chioma Magnus Orjiakor stated that essence of choosing the topic was to expose the workers in aviation Industry and other workers across the country to take advantage of uzitiling the Alternative means of resolving issues other than the court.
According to him, the regular clamour for better treatment by Nigerian workers occasioned by Government’s treatment but unable to resove it. Most times, they resort to strike action.
He however pointed out that restorative Justice aim to restore promote sustainable peace by building stronger relationship between the Government and workers.

In the same vein, Comrade Ochem Aba of NUATE noted that the essence of the Workshop was to gather all their members to Imo State to take advantage of the awareness Campaign for the Security of both the workspace and the Industry

Alex Ibeh

The Federal Ministries of Environment and Finance were in Imo State on Tuesday
to Inspect some Communities been threatened by ecological degradation.

The Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Barr Major Ejikeme Emenike who received and led the joint delegation visited Ideato and Ikeduru local government Areas.

Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner for Environment, Sir Major Ejikeme Emenike reiterated the Imo State Government’s readiness to work with relevant federal agencies to address the ecological threat ravaging many communities especially Ideato nation and Ikeduru local government Areas.

Emenike disclosed that the tour aimed at efforts of the federal and state-level synergy to mitigate environmental degradation, prevent disaster, and promote sustainable development in the state

He urged communities to support and protect ecological projects when executed.

The inspection tour in Ikeduru focused on the Ugirike Erosion Site and the Inyishi Dam,

The Chairman of Ikeduru local government Area Hon. Justice Nze who received the team said the Ugirike erosion site, had long been identified as a major ecological threat, that continually endanger residential homes, roads, and farmlands.
He added that Inyishi Dam held significant potential for water supply, agricultural irrigation, and rural electrification.

Nze further commended the efforts of His Excellency, Sen Hope Uzodinma, the Executive Governor of Imo State for bringing the dividends of democracy to Ikeduru in particular and Imo State at large. He also appraised the synergy between the Imo State government and the federal government, expressing optimism that the collaborative approach by the team would fast-track intervention processes. This is even as he called for an urgency of addressing the erosion menace while drawing all attentions to Inyishi Dam for public benefit.

Those who made the team included the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Chukwuma Iheanacho and a team of Engineers from both federal and Imo State Governments, joint delegation from the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Ecological Fund Office, and the Federal Ministry of Finance.

Federal Ministry of Finance were present to evaluate the funding mechanisms, ensure transparency, and assess the feasibility of future ecological projects under the Ecological Fund Scheme.

The tour aimed at addressing pressing ecological challenges in the Southeast.

Alex Ibeh
As the Political landscape gradually takes the center stage, a socio-political group, “Team Hope” has charged its members to Mobilize support for Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma ahead of 2027 Governorship and other elections in the State.
The group which gave this charge on Saturday 17th May, 2025, at Owerri Municipal Council Headquarters when its members across the 305 wards and 27 LGAs in Imo convened to chat a new course for the team.
Speaking at the event, the State Coordinator of Team Hope, Comrade Sir Lawrence Okoye, who doubles as the Vice Chairman, Owerri Municipal Council described the Organization as a conception of like minds in the state aimed at forming a formidable political structure that would Mobilize support for the Governor’s interest in 2027 elections.
The former Owerri Zonal coordinator of “CampHope” recounted the Political Structure of the Governor Hope Uzodimma said,”.As you can see everything has time and season.
“We conceived Team Hope as a political structure that will support the Governor’s interest in 2027.
Our objective is to support whoever the Governor presents as his successor, irrespective of the zone, structure or social class. Whoever that is presented by the Governor to succeed him, we will support the candidate, whether from Orlu, Owerri or Okigwe zone, we will not make our own choice, we follow the choice of the Governor.
According to him, the Organization came on board within the last two Months but today, there is no Local Government in the State that cannot boast of at least 80 active members.
He further disclosed that the Organization’s next move is to draw the conscienceness of Imo citizens on the developmental strides of the Governor in the State.
While fielding questions from the Press, the Organizing Secretary of the team, Mazi Emeka John Johnson Chukwueke expressed the team’s commitment to propagating the projects and policies of Governor Hope Uzodimma.
He added that the team would achieve a lot just as he advised members to remain resolute, affirming that success is assured.
Speaking to our Correspondence, the Okigwe Zone Apex Leader, Team Hope, Hon. Damian Okoroike, the President and Founder of “Damian Vanguard” demonstrated excitement over the turn out of members.
Okoroike appreciated the Okigwe Zonal team while thanking them for their commitment to the course. He charged them to be loyal to the principles of the journey of supporting the Candidate of Senator Hope Uzodimma as his successor, saying that much benefits abound.
Numerous leaders across the State were present as well as ethnic Communities in Imo, among whom were Amb. Dr. Adedeji Osinowo, the convener “Yoruba Political Support Group (YPSG) and others