His Lordship Paulinus Ezeokafor eulogises Sir Peter Obi and Chief Willie Obiano in his homily.
One is greatly moved by the Homily of His Lordship, Most Rev Paulinus C. Ezeokafor on the occasion of the Investiture as Papal Knights of St Sylvester, of Chief Peter Obi and Hon Callistus Ilozumba happening today at St Patrick’s Catheral, Awka, which suggests that continuity is working in Anambra State.

Part of the homily reads:

“We know no one has really succeeded till he or she gets a worthy successor… Following the prayers of our people for a worthy successor to Chief Peter Obi, Anambra has been blessed with Chief Willie Obiano who since assuming office has left no one in doubt about his commitment to the welfare of Anambrarians.

He has worked hard not only to consolidate on his predecessor’s developmental strides in governance, but also to open up new frontiers of development.

… He has kept faith with his avowals to turn around the economy of the state through his 4 point economic agenda which has multiple enablers as ancillary facilitators.

In less than 10 months in office, Chief Obiano, has made remarkable impact in Agricultural, Oil & Gas, Trade & Commerce and Industrial Sectors.

The flyovers springing up in Awka and the ongoing work in different construction sites in the state show that there is no deceleration in the pace of infrastructural development and in commitment to the good people of the State.

To the glory of God and thanks to Chief Obiano’s initiative, there is almost zero crime rate in the State…

Let me plead with all and sundry to assist our energetic and visionary Governor to succeed… Willie is indeed working”

Anambra is getting there,not bad

Section of Onitsha Mall being roofed!!!

Cancer awareness march by ASA USA

OdenigboAroli:


Are they gonna cover the gutter?

i dont thing so,since the at onitsha is not covered Awka own may not be because is the same type of road.

Awka design has a covered slab drains. I think it will be placed when the entire stretch of road is completed.

OdenigboAroli:


Are they gonna cover the gutter?

[b]List of Our sons and daughters that has made us proud, the ones I remembered you can add your own
Academias from Anambra state
*. Dr Pius Okigbo first Nigerian PHD in Economics
*prof Philip emeagwali inventor of super computer
* Prof Okoye first Nigerian professor of physics
*Chike Obi first Nigerian professor of mathematicsa, Mathematician famous for his work on non-differential equations won the 1985 ICTP Price
* Prof Kodilnye first Nigerian professor of medicine
* Professor Kenneth Dike a pre-eminent scholar of African History and was. the first indigenous Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan and founder of the National Archives.
*Prof James Ezelio first Nigerian professor differential calculus
* Prof Chinua Achebe great novelist
* Cyprian Ekwensi MFR, a writer of international repute
*Emeka Anyaoku first African commom wealth chairman
*Prof Ben Enwonwu first Nigerian sculptor of international repute with artwork gracing the United Nations headquarters.
* Professor Samuel Okoye was black Africa's first PhD in RadioAstronomy.who along with Antony Hewish of the University of Cambridge discovered the radio source of Crab Nebula neutron star.
*.Chief Jerome Udoji a social reformer was the first African to be made a 'D.O' (District Officer) by the Colonial Administration.
*Chimamanda Adichie Novelist
. Gilbert Kodilinye BA(Oxon) MA(Oxon) LL.M(Lond) Barrist -at-Law
* Prof Dora Akunyili Pharmacologist.
* Oby Ezekwezili former world bank Charlady in Africa
* Olisa Agbakoba first NBA president
* Lieutenant-General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, appointed in 2008 by UNSecretary-General Ban Ki-Moon as Military Advisor on UN Peacekeeping. Operations.
* Charles Soludo Economist and fromer CBN Governor.
* Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy MBE, a London-based visual artist. The first black artist to paint a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II when commissioned to paint the official Golden Jubilee portrai 
*Francis Akpuaka - a renowned professor of plastic surgery 
* Ernest Ndukwe former NCC boss
*Laz Ekwueme
*Prof Nwosu the former INEC chairman, he conducted the freest election in history of Nigeria

Front line politicians from Anambra state
* Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe first Nigeria president
* Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme frontline Politician, Architect and the first executive Vice-President of Nigeria
* Nwafor Orizu the first Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
*Dim Emeka Ojukwu - the leader of the secessionist Biafra Republic
*Edwin Umezuoke former Chairman ANPP.
*Dr Chuba Okadigbo Oyi of Oyi former Senate president.
*Chukwuemeka Ezife former Governor of Anambra state.
* Chief Victor Umeh Apga nationa chairman.
*Chuka Umunna, a British Labor Party Member of Parliament for Streatham constituency.
*Chinyelu Onwurah, a British Labor Party politician, who was elected at the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central, becoming the first female British MP of African origin.
*Barrister Olisa Metuh PDP national publiclty secretary.

Business Tycoon
* Sir louis Odiumegwu Ojukwu first Nigerian millionaire and also first Nigerian stock exchange persident.
*Sir Emeka Offor CEO Chrom Energy, Enugu disco etc.
. Dr ABC Orjiakor CEO Seplat Plc, Neimith pharmaceuticals etc.
. Engr Ernest Azudialu CEO Nestoil, Century power generation, Smile Network etc.
*Arthur Eze CEO Altlas Oranto petrolum
* Ex gov Peter Obi Fidelity bank, Next etc.
* Andy Uba politician, Oil merchant 
* Cos Maduka CEO Coscharies motors, Abro motor products, Coched farm etc.
* Emma Bishop Okonknwo CEO Ekulo group.
*Clement Ibeto CEO Ibeto group, Cement, Oil Merchant, Motor products, Real Estate, Farm and Hotels.
*.Ifeanyi Uba Capital Oil
* Chief (Dr.) Alexander Chika Okafor CEO Chicason group, AZ oil.
* Innocent Chukwuma Innoson Motors etc.
. Nicolas Ukachukwu CEO SNECOU Group of Companies
. SIR. Daniel Chukwudoze Dozzy Oil
Sir. Nath Okechukwu Chairman Inter-bau Construction Ltd 
* HRH. Igwe Alfred Achebe Obi of Onitsha Chairman Daimon bank and unilever Plc.
. Sir Emeka Okwuosa Chairaman Oil serve group, Ekcel Farms Ltd.
*Nnetochukwu Azubuike Oil merchant, Genesis hotel and Genesis deluxe cinemas
*Odumodu CEO May&Baker.
* Poly Emenike Nero Pharmaceutical
* Mrs. Stella Okoli Emzor
*Nkechi Obi. Tchno oil
*Ben Anakwe NIPCO oil,
*Stella Odua Former aviation minister, CEO SPG
* Felicia Okoli CEO Armak group of companies
*Uju Ifejika CEO Britannia-
* William Uzoma Anumudu Chairman Global motors Holding
*Anukeme Linus Azubuike Chairman Tonimas Group
*Obiajulu Uzodike Cutix wire plc.
* Chigioke Anumoka Chairman Cotech and Tummy tummy noodles
* Mike Ajegbo Minaj Tv, Cement and real estate.
DA Nwandu Construction, real estate.
Transporters
*Young shall grow
*Chicson group
*Ekenedilichukwu trans
*GUO Okeke
*CN Okoli
*Izuchukwu trans
*PN. Omerua
*FG. Onyewe

Religious leaders
*Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi (born in Aguleri, Anambra State, in September 1903 – died in Leicester, England, January 24, 1964) was an Igbo from Aguleri in Anambra East. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria on December 19, 1937. He worked in the parishes of Nnewi, Dunukofia, Akpu/Ajalli and Aguleri and was later a Cistercian monk at Mount Saint Bernard Monastery in England. Pope John Paul II beatified him on March 22, 1998, saying "Blessed Cyprian Michael Tansi is a prime example of the fruits of holiness which have grown and matured in the Church in Nigeria since the Gospel was first preached in this land.
*.Cardinal Francis Arinze, once considered a potential Pope.
*Bishop Okonkwo
Music Industry
*Osita Osedebe5
*Oliver dicoco
*Moroco Nwamaduka
Ozemena Nwazugbe
*Chinyere Udoma
*Gozie Okeke
*Peter and Paul Okoye (Psquare)
. Chinedu Okoli (Flavour N'abania)
. Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson (Phyno)
. Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo (Kcee) Limbobo master
*Celebobo
*Oziomachukwu Favour Mojekwu (Osy bosco)
Footballers
*Amobi Okoye - Youngest American football player to play for the NFL (2004), currently plays for the Houston Texans
*John Mikel Obi
Nollywood
*Pet Edochie
*Chika Okpala, aka Chief Zebrudaya
*Bub-manuel Udokwu
*Chidi Nmokeme
*Chika Ike
*Oge Okoye
*Amaechi Nmanago
*Tony Oneweek 
*Rita Edochie
*Yul Edochie
*Ngozi Ezeonu
*Steve Onu "Yaw WAZOBIA FM"[/b][/b]

What about Osy Umenyiorah of NY Giants the son of Igwe Ogbunike, he won 2 superbowl rings.

Anambra is a self contain state.

Anambra erika!

Inside Sabmiller at the Harbour Industrial Estate- Onitsha.

Production has tripled due to very high demand of their products in the SE and Nigeria at large..

Our graduates are gainfully employed. It is a win-win for the Light of the entire black nations..

author=FKO81 post=29125171]List of Our sons and daughters that has made us proud, the ones I remembered you can add your own

* Emma Bishop Okonknwo CEO Ekulo group.

Great list!

Chief sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo is inarguably one the richest men in Nigeria. Incredibly wealthy and a silent billionaire widely respected by the Nigerian elite. I got to know of him during the burial ceremony of his mother-in-law. I repeat, every business man on that list; virtually all on that list where there....from Ibeto, Artur Eze, Orange drugs, Young Shall Grow, Andy Uba, Ifeanyi Ubah, Sir Emeka Offor, Orji Uzor Kalu, many others including IBB was there to commiserate with him.

For Ndi Anambra coming home for the Yuletide, please snap and upload as much as you can around your side of the state and let's bombard this thread with more pictures. Don't get carried away only by ife oriri, mmanya, ndi uno please. will try my part too.

FKO81:
Business Tycoon
* Sir louis Odiumegwu Ojukwu first Nigerian millionaire and also first Nigerian stock exchange persident
31.Sir Emeka Offor CEO Chrom Energy, Enugu disco etc.
32. Dr ABC Orjiakor CEO Seplat Plc, Neimith pharmaceuticals etc.
33. Engr Ernest Azudialu CEO Nestoil, Century power generation, Smile Network etc.
* Arthur Eze CEO Altlas Oranto petrolum
*. Ex Gov Peter Obi Fidelity bank, Next etc.
* Andy Uba politician, Oil merchant
34 Cos Maduka CEO Coscharies motors, Abro motor products, Coched farm etc.
35. Emma Bishop Okonknwo CEO Ekulo group
36. Clement Ibeto CEO Ibeto group, Cement, Oil Merchant, Motor products, Real Estate, Farm and Hotels.
37.Ifeanyi Uba Capital Oil etc
38. Chief (Dr.) Alexander Chika Okafor CEO Chicason group, AZ oil.
39 Innocent Chukwuma Innoson Motors etc.
40. Nicolas Ukachukwu CEO SNECOU Group of Companies Limited
41. SIR. Daniel Chukwudoze Dozzy Oil
42 Sir. Nath Okechukwu Chairman Inter-bau Construction Ltd
43 HRH. Igwe Alfred Achebe Obi of Onitsha Chairman Daimon bank and unilever Plc.
44. Sir Emeka Okwuosa Chairaman Oil serve group, Ekcel Farms Ltd
45. Nnetochukwu Azubuike Oil merchant, Genesis hotel and Genesis deluxe cinemas
46 Odumodu CEO May&Baker
47 Chief Poly Emenike Nero Pharmaceutical
48. Mrs. Stella Okoli Emzor
* Nkechi Obi. Tchno oil
* Ben Anakwe NIPCO oil,
* Stella Odua Former aviation minister, CEO SPG
* Dame Felicia Okoli CEO Armak group of companies
* Uju Ifejika CEO Britannia-U
* William Uzoma Anumudu Chairman Global motors Holding
* Enukeme Linus Azubuike Chairman Tonimas Group
* Obiajulu Uzodike Cutix wire plc
* Chigioke Anumoka Chairman Cotech and Tummy tummy. noodles
49. Mike Ajegbo Minaj Tv, Cement and real estate

*. DA Nwandu Construction, real estate

Transporters
50. Young shall grow
51. Chisco group
52, Ekenedilichukwu trans
53. GUO Okeke
54. CN Okoli
55 Izuchukwu trans
56. PN. Omerua
57. FG. Onyewe

correction,neimeth plc belong to sir sam ohuabunwa, from Abia, sir william anumudu is imo state.

Innovator90:


Great list!

Chief sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo is inarguably one the richest men in Nigeria. Incredibly wealthy and a silent billionaire widely respected by the Nigerian elite. I got to know of him during the burial ceremony of his mother-in-law. I repeat, every business man on that list; virtually all on that list where there....from Ibeto, Artur Eze, Orange drugs, Young Shall Grow, Andy Uba, Ifeanyi Ubah, Sir Emeka Offor, Orji Uzor Kalu, many others including IBB was there to commiserate with him.

Emmanuel Bishop Okonkwo is probably the most influential Anambrarian but he is very silent.

Anambra Governor Obiano Seeks Accelerated Pace Of Work In State
BY CHANNELS TELEVISION . DEC 22, 2014
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The Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, has directed contractors handling the Amansea-Ebenebe-Awbaofemili road and bridge projects in Awka North Local Government Area to accelerate pace of work to ensure speedy and timely completion of the projects.



The governor gave the directive while inspecting the ongoing construction of the 39 kilometer stretch with two bridges which will gulp eight billion Naira.

Governor Obiano said the road and the bridge would be asphalted before Christmas with hand rails installed on the bridge to protect road users.

Mr Obiano also flagged off the crossing of beams on the Nnam bridge, linking Ugbenu and Ugbene communities also in the same Local Government Area and inspected the flyover bridge at Arroma Junction in Awka, the state’s capital. He said the project would give Awka the befitting capital status it is when completed.

He said that the developmental strides would bring about easy access within Awka territory in this yuletide season while assuring the people of easy access into the food basket communities of the state.

The governor proceeded to Awbaofemili, where men, women and youths of the community had already gathered to receive him as expectations were also high on what good news he had come with.

Inspecting the road and bridge projects, the governor said there were plans to award the extension of the project to link the local government with the neighboring Ayamelum Local Government.

Explaining the strategic importance of the infrastructure, the governor said it led to the food producing communities of the state where some industries would be sited in the future.

At Obizi Bridge at Isiagu, Governor Obiano directed the contractor to stone pitch the entire shoulder of the road to discharge water down the stream in order to protect the bridge from erosion.

He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done, observing that the road would give easy access to the Awka South Agricultural Area as well as to the Ultra Modern Housing Estate sited also in the area.

The Governor also inspected the Nkisa bridge project along Umunya-Umudioka road and the Agulu lake Resort in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area. He promised the people of the community that all projects inherited from his predecessor would be completed and at record time.

The State Commissioner for Works, Mr Calistus Ilozumba, told reporters that the 39 kilometer road with two bridges would cost the state eight billion Naira with the bridges gulping 700 million Naira each with stellar beams procured from Egypt.

First time i'm hearing of Chief Bishop Okonkwo and Ekulo group!.....Even thought he was Bishop Mike Okonkwo the cleric!

Anyone know what his companies are into?.....The groups website isn't that helpful!

@FKO81: What of Sir Louis Mbanefo?

Is he the ownner of one big fenced compound along Obodoukwu Rd.

I was passing there on saturday last wk only to see the billboad with Emma Bishop Okonkwo Rd, i love that fenced compound and i even took a pic of it.

OdenigboAroli:



Emmanuel Bishop Okonkwo is probably the most influential Anambrarian but he is very silent.

Sir alex otti of APGA candidate step into ABA yesterday

mm

OkijaAmaka:
Is he the ownner of one big fenced compound along Obodoukwu Rd.

I was passing there on saturday last wk only to see the billboad with Emma Bishop Okonkwo Rd, i love that fenced compound and i even took a pic of it.

Where is Obodoukwu rd?
Anyway,he is one of the richest Igbo in Lagos Island and knew him from there because thats where I grew up

Anambra developing from all fronts and getting the youths involved and busy.





The Obiano Xmas Soccer Fiesta is getting more interesting as the competition nears its final stage.

Ministry of Youth and Sports is hosting the Football Competition for all the 21 LGA teams (both Male and Female) as part of the Christmas celebrations.

There are 7 venues for the preliminary stage while the finals will hold at Rojenny Complex, Oba on the 29th December 2014 by 2pm.

The head of the main organizing committee is Mr. Emmanuel Okala MON, SSA to the Governor on Sports and ex International and a renowned goalkeeper.

Don’t miss any bit of it… Join your team as matches are on at these venues: Rojenny Oba; Otuocha Stadium; Nnewi High School, Nnewi; Obosi Sports Complex, Obosi; Awka Township Stadium, Awka; Godwin Achebe Stadium, Onitsha and Neros Stadium, Nanka.

goodgate:
correction,neimeth plc belong to sir sam ohuabunwa, from Abia, sir william anumudu is imo state.

[b]ABC Orjiakor: Surgeon, Oil Magnate and So Much More…
APRIL 29, 2013 BY JENNIFER NKEM-ENEANYA
Pastor Edwin Biayeibo likes to say ‘Do not become a slave to your certificate.’  So you are a Doctor; does that effectively render you ineffective as an entrepreneur, writer or musician? No!ABC Orjiakor, a trained orthopaedic and trauma surgeon has proven that the human mind is quite capable of taking great leaps from one area of expertise to another.The oil magnate who shares Nigeria’s independence birth date is a son of Anambra State of Nigeria. He attended Secondary School in Uli, Anambra State and eventually advanced to the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu State; his stay there was brief as he went on to study Medicine at the University of Calabar. Even as an undergraduate, his constitution was already wired to lead, and he rose to the position of African Regional Director of the International Federation of Medical Students; in addition he was the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Education of the Federation of African Medical Students Association. When he concluded his training as the best graduating student in far-away 1985, the organisations he championed and led, missed him sorely.His medical career soared immediately with a job at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital which culminated after a decade and some with a Fellowship in the prestigious West African College of Surgeons and a job as a Senior Registrar at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos.As I have previously noted, successful people almost always end up leaving their comfort zones. It does seem like they survey their conquests, and say, onward! More to conquer, the world is our oyster!Now one of Nigeria’s wealthiest men, Orjiakor is the Chairman and CEO of Shebah E&P Company Limited, an oil exploration firm which has a 40% stake in the offshore block OML 108 which produces over 8,000 barrels per day. Orjiakor is also chairman of Zebbra Energy Limited which owns the deepwater concession OPL 248 offshore Nigeria. He has a string of successful business ventures in shipping, banking, insurance and even pharmaceuticals as he is the Chairman of Neimeth Pharmaceuticals International PLC. Orjiakor is not done yet. He sits on the board of myriad companies and is invested in several others. I would like to be a fly on the wall of Orjiakor’s office [not literally of course!] to learn a little about his adroit business acumen because frankly, I always considered doctors to be quite straitjacketed. Their visions almost always climaxes with the establishment of some hospital or the other. Feel free to defend yourselves oh ye healers!In a Newspaper article about our dexterous doctor, the fact that Orjiakor’s education was almost solely in Nigeria was applauded as a pointer to the abundance of potentials that are present in Nigeria, even without foreign education [The ‘almost’ is because Orjiakor did obtain a Harvard OPM Certificate in Business Management].In 2010, Orjiakor led a momentous deal when he cofounded SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Ltd. which was the first Nigerian company to take over the operating of a Joint Venture asset from Shell, Total and Eni.Orjiakor, a husband and father of four, owns a foundation, the Daniel Orjiako Memorial Foundation which is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty through education, healthcare services, and economic empowerment.Moral of this story: break out of your mould today! You mustn’t be it, just because you read it. Your mind can take much more, believe me! Better still, learn from ABC.© 2013, Jennifer Nkem-Eneanya. All rights reserved.[/b]

IGBOSON1:
@FKO81: What of Sir Louis Mbanefo?

Thanks! I listed the ones I remembered

The man is a Trailblazer!@ ABC Orjiakor.

I love the way this thread is going.

However, the agents of division here should be very very careful.

We are watching them closely especially Chinonso and Obinna.

oneeast:
Hmm! I am indifferent. There is an accord to end tribalism on NL signed and sealed. And nobody has anything on me except that very soon I may become a public figure which has nothing to do with anybody here and I will like most of you to get a life outside NL henceforth. I am just coming back from Oraifite where we went for a meeting.

It is time we youths take over from our fathers..

Thehanninal aka Customized13 aka chidiebere nwabekeyi be careful. Dont think that the insurgents are not still on your trail. Be careful..lol

thehannibal:
I love the way this thread is going.

However, the agents of division here should be very very careful.

We are watching them closely especially Chinonso and Obinna.

oneeast:
Thehanninal aka Customized13 aka chidiebere nwabekeyi be careful. Dont think that the insurgents are not still on your trail. Be careful..lol

you be careful and don't call me theHannibal anymore, I have said this times without numbers.

oneeast:
[s]Thehanninal aka Customized13 aka chidiebere nwabekeyi be careful. Dont think that the insurgents are not still on your trail. Be careful..lol
[/s]

You can't and would never decipher the General behind this moniker.

Keep calling me Customized, if that makes you more sensible and brilliant.

I have made my point. I will have no problems with you so longer as you stop attacking your fellow Igbos due to inferiority complex.

But once I catch you attacking Igbos, consider your useless self dead.

As for the insurgurls, they won't dare post pics of Igbo NL members here again.

In other news, your antics of hiding behind insurgurls-alike monikers to post pics of the Igbos you perceive as enemies has been exposed.

So just keep updating us about the new developments in Awka and Anambra in general, bye.

oneeast:
Hmm! I am indifferent. There is an accord to end tribalism on NL signed and sealed. And nobody has anything on me except that very soon I may become a public figure which has nothing to do with anybody here and I will like most of you to get a life outside NL henceforth. I am just coming back from Oraifite where we went for a meeting.

It is time we youths take over from our fathers..

customized13:
you be careful and don't call me theHannibal anymore, I have said this times with numbers.

Don't mind Chinonso Dike Wilberforce.

He is fully aware that the General behind this moniker is not you. He is lumping us together to feel good and fulfilled.

Chidiebere simeon nwabekeyi aka customized13 aka ideynl aka thehannibal etc.. You can only deceive but yourself.

All your dossier is right here with us. Be careful..you are dealing with a superior force...

customized13:
you be careful and don't call me theHannibal anymore, I have said this times with numbers.

Chidiebere nwabekeyi simeon stop replying yourself....i know the game more than u...lolzzzz

thehannibal:


Don't mind Chinonso Dike Wilberforce.

He is fully aware that the General behind this moniker is not you. He is lumping us together to feel good and fulfilled.