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Nwaneri: his love, his regret, his wish and his thoughts for Imolites

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By Ifeanyi Iheakanwa

If there is one individual who is particularly bothered about the draconian politics played by some of our contemporary politicians and its excruciating pains on the common masses, it is Chief Nwaneri Goodluck Chidera.

He had wished Imo state were much luckier to have humane and God-fearing leaders that would have ameliorated the sufferings of the people.

But because he is only an individual whose voice and shout may not be deafening for those in authority to hear, he only resorted in using his scarce resources to providing succour and a new lease of life to a large number of people especially those in close contact with him.

Hon. Nwaneri, a native of Okpala in Iho-dimeze Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo state is a young philanthropist whose chain of businesses have availed hundreds of thousands the opportunity to be gainfully employed.

In a recent interview with him, he regretted that Imo state, as one of the popular states in Nigeria, should have been fully developed and become centre of attraction for both foreign investors and tourists to come in.

Nwaneri described the level of suffering (hardship; high cost of feeding, transportation, house and shop rents etc) in the state as unprecedented and unwarranted.

He lamented, “everyone is wrong in my state – the government is wrong, the transporters, traders, school proprietors, eateries, and even the churches – we are all wrong.

“Sometimes, I mix up with the people in public transit and hear their stories – they aren’t good in the ears, they are nauseating, if not killing.

“The driver who is talking and lashing onto the government is busy collecting high fares from his passengers and even challenging them to a fight. If you ask him, he will tell you that fuel is costly, even when PMS price is gradually reducing.

“Passengers are attacking the conductors while the latter are raining different abuses on the former. The anger is too much.

“In eateries, if you order for food and ask how much, the price will automatically increase. It’s better you don’t ask at all. Both the attendant, the cook and the restaurant owner are bent on making outrageous selfish gains to the expense of the customer, how fast did we get to this level?

“My brother, I have seen it all in my state ever since I came back home. This is not the state I used to know. There was trust before now, I mean full trust, but not anymore. You engage one for a job, you must get a lawyer to back it up lest, your money is gone. No! This is not the state I used to know.

“Before we all left for greener pastures, there was nightlife. Imo was bubbling with activities from dusk to dawn – no guns, no unknown gunmen, no harassment, no fear, no dull moments. This is indeed sad.

“Our people are stinking rich overseas but they are afraid to bring their wealth home and develop our state because they are scared. Some have tried and did not succeed while some were whisked away and never came back. Something fast needs to be done to put a permanent stop to this irony of life.

“Yet in land matters, many have been duped of their hard earned money by selling and reselling disputed lands to them. What has not gone wrong in our dear state, a land we used to be very proud of; the land of hope. Something has gone wrong.

“This is absolutely not the Imo of our collective dreams. Something drastic has to be done to return normalcy to the system; this change has to start with the government. I sincerely believe that if the people are adequately provided with the dividends of democracy by those at the helm of affairs, there won’t too many grumbling, tongue-lashing, criticism, anger, hunger, kidnapping, assault, killing, open fighting, breakdown of law and order, youth restiveness, armed robbery, and many other social vices that have put our state in the state of disrepute. We should have been far above this.”

Hon. Nwaneri went on to urge those at the corridors of power to prioritize on human capital development, insisting that Imo will only get out its present state if the government should prioritize on youth empowerment, job creation, building of factories and industry, youth participation in politics and youth emancipation, among other things.

He recalled his regular empowerment programs and annual Ikeduru footfall tournament which he said, had galvanized the youths of the area and brought them together in unity and love.

The 34-year-old entrepreneur and philanthropist of Ikeduru land promised to continue doing his best to restoring the dashed hope of many Imolites who have directly or indirectly been made to believe that there are no more opportunities in Imo state.

To this end, he urged good-spirited individuals and well-to-do persons in the state to expand their coast of alms giving and benefaction to the have-nots who are fast increasing in the state, and not always waiting on government to do it all.

He further urged the government in power to do more for the youths by engaging them in profitable jobs because according to him, they are most vulnerable to violence and evil behavior if not properly taken care of.

“If you build the youths, you have built a nation, but if you destroy the youths, you have destroyed a whole nation. Youths are leaders of today, and no longer tomorrow. Let’s bring them close and engage them,” Hon. Nwaneri posited.

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Easter feast: Ekere fetes Party leaders, constituents in grandstyle

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Alex Ibeh
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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Alex Ibeh

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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