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Family, Adaelu, Iwuanyanwu, Abaribe,Niger Gov., others pour Encomium as late Jonas Awujo laid to rest

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Eulogies have continued to pour in as the remains of Late Dr. Jonas Ihejieto Awujo committed to mother earth on Friday 24th May, 2024 at his Compound Umudurulo Ubakuru, Mbieri, in Mbaitoli Local government Area of Imo State.

Until his death, late Dr. Jonas Awujo retired as Deputy Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service at Apapa Sea Port, Lagos State.

According to the documented biography, his unwavering commitment to integrity and contributions to safe guiding the ports will always be remembered.
The document read in part, “He was a man who held his culture and tradition in high esteem.” “In 2008, he was conferred with a high Chieftaincy title as “Ugwu Mba 1 of Amaike Mbieri” by His Royal Highness , Late Eze Vincent Onyeali”.

*One of the most remarkable things about him was his contentment with what he had”.

The funeral Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at Ubakuru, Mbieri was officiated by Rt.Revd. Emmanuel C. Maduwike, the Anglican Bishop of Ikeduru Diocese and host of other Bishops and clergies present at the Church.

Speaking with newsmen shortly after interment, his first son, Mr. Ikenna Awujo, said his father was a hardworking man and everything a loving father should be.
He said: “He gave us, the children the best platform to excel in life, and today, as you can see, all of us are doing well in our various areas of calling.”

“I must tell you, my father was the best in the whole world. He was so caring, loving and most humane. He was a philanthropist who used his resources to raise many both in the community and Nigeria in general.

“We actually wished death didn’t come but who are we to question God. We will miss him dearly.”

In an interview with Journalists, the immediate younger brother, Prof. Austin Awujo, a Professor of Management and Business administration firstly, expressed gratitude to God for a bright day throughout the funeral just as he thanked the entire family for their active participation in giving their brother a befitting burial.

He described his brother as a cherished companion who inspired his successes and achievements in life.

The current pro chancellor, University of Uyo therefore prayed God to grant those who came from far and near journey mercies back to their respective homes.

Speaking earlier immediately after the Church Service, the younger brother, Mr. Silas Awujo enumerated attributes of late Dr. Jonas Awujo.

He described his brother as an accomplished individual who led by example in all the things he did while alive.

In his words, “the unique thing about my late brother was that he strived for Excellence, righteousness, he would want you to pursue whatever you want to do and be the best in it.”
“He provided example in all things he did, in Academics, in the customs, he did his best and got to an enviable position, we the family will miss him dearly”

Speaking also with Journalists, the son-in-law, Rt. Hon. Engr. Solomon Adaelu, recounted that the deceased was as a man of great accomplishments who touched lives in various forms.

Adaelu who represented Obingwa, Osisioma Ngwa, Ugwunagbo federal constituency for two terms in Abia state, further eulogized late Awujo whom he said had been good father-in-law and a father to him.

According to him, my father-in-law saw tomorrow and paved ways for all that had come in contact with him including his children to survive.

He said: “My father-in-law was a father for all. He was such a unique man that impacted so many lives.” “He was very selfless, friendly and encouraged all that around him. “As you can see people came from all walks of life to honour him because he was a man of the people.

“We thought he would have lived a little longer but in everything, God knows the best. “The most important thing is that he dedicated his life in serving God and humanity.

“The duty we owe him is to sustain all his endearing legacies which had led him this far in life.”

He doubles as the deputy Chairman, House committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration as well as a house Committee member on Public Petition.

The former Abia state Commissioner for Rural Development prayed for journey mercies to all friends and well-wishers who came from far and near to be with the family in this time of grief.

Speaking also with Nze Engr. John Oluebube Awujo, the younger brother to the deceased and the seventh in the family, said his late brother was a man of many parts, a leader and a family builder.

“I was with him when I left for United States of America in 1971 and he gave me the enabling hand to achieve my goals. Today, I am a professional engineer and architect, although I just retired last December.

“Awujo family is well known to all because offcourse, we are more for the people. “It is true that most of live abroad but we are down with our people. “I am an Nze in Ubakuru Mbieri, and you should know that no one receives such traditional title without being in consonance with his people.

“Without sounding immodest, Awujo’s family is the biggest in Mbieri and Mbaitoli at large. We have produced great people and we thank God for that.”

The President General of Ubakuru Mbieri home and abroad, Engr. Ike Nnamdi Johnbosco also in an interview with the Press, described the fallen hero as a rare gem.

“He was my Uncle. “We are not particularly happy about his death because he was still sound and productive at 79. “We would have wished he lived longer but we cannot question God.”

In her eulogy also, Prof. Grace Chinenye Awujo, the wife of Prof. Austin Awujo and lecturer at University of Portharcourt, Rivers State recounted the life and times of the deceased, saying that late Jonas Awujo was a man who lived happily and believed in enjoyment
She pointed out that one of the things she would miss about him was his humorous disposition.

Mr. Samuel Chinenye Amadi,during Press time disclosed how he related to the family. He said the deceased was a dogged and good man whom every individual would want to be with.

He said, “I am very close to the family, “the man whom every man gathered here today was a great and good man who made name in the society. “He never segregated or cheated any person. He was an upright man in deed.”

The youngest Traditional ruler in Imo State who also paid his tribute to the bereaved family, HRH Eze Engr. Ezeugo Nwoke, Igwe Ohazurumee II of Okoroduru autonomous community, Ekwe in Isu LGA of Imo state, said the deceased has created a vacuum which no one will fill.

According to him, having enjoyed a long cordial relationship with the family. I feel sad over the loss.
He recounted that the fallen hero was a good a hearted man.

Another relation who also speak with Journalists shortly after the interment was Mr. Christ Awujo who described the deceased as a man of the people and a man whom human ought to know.
According to him, Late Jonas Awujo was my uncle and my father in Christ too and we are all Awugo’s family.

He said:”he was a man that enjoyed himself and loved everyone around him to enjoy with him, in fact, we knew him as “Rarawandu” meaning “always enjoy yourself”
“For the entire family which I am part of and to the children, I would want them to follow the foot-steps of their father because he was a man of the people. They should always carry people along like their father. I pray that the Almighty God will grant him eternal rest, Amen.

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Easter feast: Ekere fetes Party leaders, constituents in grandstyle

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It was a memorable day as Arch Emeka Ekere of the All Progressives Congress APC, celebrated the Easter season with his People in Kata ward, Ihitte Uboma local Government Area of Imo State .
Hon. Ekere who represents Kata ward in the 7th House of Ihitte Uboma Legislative Council Hosted Party Leaders From Across Political lines to an unforgettable Meet And Greet in Commemoration of the season.
The atmosphere was charged as they laughed, dined and exchanged pleasantries.

The presence of “who is who” in the constituency which included the Political heavyweights, Traditional Rulers, Youth, and Women leaders was a testament to the love, respect the people have for him.
It was learnt that the presence of personalities from the Constituency sterned from his impactful representation and the vibrancy in council.

In his address, Hon. Ekere thanked leaders and Constituents for honouring the invitation. He spoke of progress and the cultural ties that bind the council Constituency together.
He further highlighted some real wins and the progress he has made so far, and new projects government designed to uplift every corner of the constituency, starting with school rehabilitation and construction, health centers and boreholes will be commissioned in a short time.

As the event wrapped up, guests left with smiles, stories, and pride in their hearts. For many, it wasn’t just a Meet and Greet party, It was proof of what good leadership looks like, one that is present, passionate, and rooted in the people.

Arch Emeka Ekere didn’t just host Easter, he made a Cash Gifts in line with the teachings of the Risen Christ who happens to be the reason for the season.
“As we know Easter period remains a period of coming together inorder to rejoice over the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ”, he recounted

In responding to Hon Ekere, the Apex leader Of Ihitte Uboma from Okata Autonomous Community, Hon Mike Uchendu disclosed that the breakfast meeting was very timely and productive as many issues have been understood by the ward party leadership in regard to his office as the councilor representing Okata Autonomous Community.

Comrade Simon Ebegbulem who is a former Commissioner For Trade And Investment Imo State, informed that the leaders in Okata had worked so hard in defending the party, APC even noboby was proud to answer an APC member.
He urged him to treat the leaders of the party with due regard, adding that they stood by the party even when the insecurity was high in the State.

In his remarks, the Ward Chairman of the Party, Hon Emmanuel thanked the Councilor and also reassured him that the party is still stronger, and will continue to deliver candidates to victory come 2027 general elections.

Present at the occasion included Hon Engr Mike Uchendu, Hon Comr Simon Ebegbulem
Hon Innocent Chibundu, LGA Party Chairman,
Hon Valentine Egeonu,LGA Deputy Party Chair,
Hon Kennedy, PG Okata,Mr Chidiebere Ekere, Party Secretary Okata, Mr Ugochukwu Anyanwu,Youths and lots of other party faithful

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When A Leader Justifies The Name He Answers . The Rt Hon Attorney Mathew Nwogu example. Indeed Eziaha Ka Ego .

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By ECHEREOZO AUSTIN
“Eziaha. Ka Ego’ in Igbo parlance literarily means that good name is much better and honoured than the money and riches of this world.Every one in this contemporary nigerian society knows that it is not easy to resist the urge for money as against other factors that constitutes to human existence .The Love for money and material things has robbed a lot of Nigerian eminent personalities of their dignity and reputation they have built over the years ,Moreover.they don’t care even though their name and personality is at stake since they believe that money answereth all things

The quest for stupendous wealth among the political class has always led to mistrust ,underrepresentation and suspicion between leaders and their subjects .Most politicians especially of Igbo extraction if voted in to office either as local government chairman,house of assembly member,federal house of representatives or senate usually sees it as a big oppotunity that comes ones in a life’s time to acquire wealth for themselves and their generation yet unborn.many of them will simply tell you that they need to recoup the money they spent during electioneering campaign .Some go as far as diverting parliatives and other political dividends that should have been used to better the life of their impoverished followers .They rather share it to their relatives and families of their political associates and chronies ,Even those that assited them in one way or the other to achieve the mandate are being sidelined and not to be remembered again.A situation that amounts to throwing a child away with a bathe water.

If you move around the five states that gave birth to Igbo nation that comprises of Imo, Abia ,Enugu,Anambra and Ebonyi.It is very common to hear names and titles like “Omereoha’,”Onwanetirioha’,”Omenkeahuruanya’,,””Mmiri nezoro oha’ and all that,these politicians wears this titles like medals and robes.They answer this names to deceive the poor electorates and pretends as if they have the interest of the people at heart.But in contrary the opposite is mearnt,A good number of this make believe politicians do not live up to expectation so as to justify the title bestowed on them,What a shame,they forgot that there is a deep spiritual connection between a man and the name he answers.Even a nickname has a spiritual bond with the person that bears it,

However. In all this melee.There is only one man among many who simply believes that a man should live his life according to the dictate of his name and title,He is no other person but the man representing the good people of Aboh Mbaise and Ngor okpala at the federal house of representative ,Rt Hon Attorney Dr Mathew Nwogu.Rt Hon Nwogu is Eziaha Ka Ego’ personafied ,He has demonstrated the character of a person who puts the interest of his people first above monetary and material gains,He is one man that refused to be bought over with money but rather chooses to consolidate with the party that gave him mandate to serve his constituents.He remained steadfast with labour party when other of his colleagues are busy hibernating from one party to another.

His numerous achievements so far in Aboh Mbaise and Ngor okpala clearly shows that he has given to the people what is due to them”Rt Hon Nwogu azutala ihe aturu ya na ahia’.There to no electoral ward from the two local governments that has not benefitted from his political dividend .His human oriented projects are too numerous to mention,His rural road revolution across communities in Aboh Mbaise and Ngor okpala is second to none.Rt Hon Nwogu has declared state of emergency to a good number of primary and post primary institutions in Aboh and Ngor okpala and total renovation is ongoing in some of this schools including health centers .The completion of three class room blocks at umuhu Enyiogugu ready for commissioning and the renovation going on at logara high school is a case study ,Coutesy of our man of the moment, What about empowerment programs .A large number of women mostly widows and youths has benefitted from his empowerment scheme,He has from time to time donated millions of bags of grains including rice,beans,indomie, spaghetti and other condiments to his federal constituency so as to cushion the effect of the global food shortage ,and this items are shared to every body present devoid of segregation.He has ensured the electrification of some communities that has been in darkness for many years now .Some communities in the two local government are now enjoying solar street light courtesy of our man of the moment.Job and scholarship opportunities has been procured to teeming graduates and students of Aboh Mbaise and Ngor okpala extraction .Rt Hon Attorney Nwogu has almost completed all the constituency projects under his watch including those he inherited from his predecessors .umuaga ngwuru hall is a case study.

Above all ,He has moved a lot of intervention motions that has benefitted his federal constituency.He did not waste time to intervene on the issue of over billing by EEDC as was petitioned by Aboh Mbaise and Ngor okpala respectively ,He has moved a motion against incessant kllling ,Abductions and kidnapping of innocent citizens along imo cargo airport owerri Aba road and those motion was immediately seconded by colleagues because of its urgent public importance.plans are on top gear to beef up security around the area.He has also moved a motion for the need to compensate landlords of imo airport host communities .What about the farmers.Farmers numbering upto five hundred from Aboh Mbaise and Ngor okpala has benefited immensely from Hon Nwogus largesse .Bags of fertilizers were shared freely to all the farmers in the area and this was done to increase food production in the two local government and neighbouring commnities.What more do we expect from a man with such capacity other than to give him full support .You can see that Rt Hon Nwogu has achieved a lot within a short period of time.And his achievements so far is just a tip of an iceberg.Indeed his achievements in just a year and few months has surpassed those that has represented Aboh Mbaise and Ngor okpala for eight and twelve years respectively.His second term bid is not negotiable and a done deal.Ride on our great leader.

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Erosion Menace: Commissioner for Environment, Emenike assures Urualla People of Government’s Attention

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The Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Barr Major Ejikeme Emenike has assured the people of Urualla Town in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State that the Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma would pay adequate attention to the Erosion Menace in their area.
The Commissioner who stated this recently when a delegation of the town led by the President General of Urualla Clan Assembly, Chief A. C. Nwosu visited him as they called the attention of the State Government to their plight.

The Community and its environs have been engulfed by gullies and floodwaters over the years which has caused unfriendly environment appealed to the relevant authorities to save the people from extinction.

Emenike however, pointed out that the State Government was not relenting in its effort to mitigate the danger, adding that adequate measures had been deployed to address the situation.

The people of Urualla autonomous who cried out to the State Government over erosion menace, made the appeal in a Save Our Souls (SOS) visit to the Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Ejikeme Emenike, in his office.
The community, led by the President General of the community, Chief A.C. Nwosu, expressed worry that they are being faced with existential threat posed by the erosion encroachment.

He appealed to relevant authorities to save the people from what he termed a looming environmental disaster.
He narrated that the erosion problem has been there for a long time and keeps getting worse on a daily basis especially, in the rainy season.
Nwosu further narrated that last year, one family lost three children owing to the devastating nature of the environment.

“As the President General of the community, my people have cried so much.
“I thought it wise that since our Governor is a listening leader and he has done well in the area of Infrastructural development like road and others, we decided to seek his intervention,” he said.

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