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