Owerri in particular and indeed Imo state today celebrates one of their own, an amiable deputy, competent by all standards, and Mr Humility as he is fondly called, H.E, Prince Eze Madumere, the deputy governor of Imo state as he turns 51 today. This thread is dedicated to this occasion which is proudly being sponsored by Owerri zone of Imo state in showing support and love to their illustrious son.

You are welcome to drop your felicitations as we will convey all your goodwill messages to the deputy governor.

We will be bringing you updates and profile highlights of this exemplary Nigerian politician who sees himself and not a political but a man manager.

Enjoy the ride

BIO:
Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere was born on the 4th Day of July 1964 to the Royal family of HRH Eze Henry Anorue Madumere and Ugwueze Malinda Madumere of Achi Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State.
He attended Primary and Secondary Education in Owerri / Lagos and after which he traveled to the United States of America for further studies. He had a degree in Business Administration from San-Jacinto College, University of Houston in Texas.
While in the United States of America, he worked as Area Manager of Channel Development in KFC and PepsiCo Inc. for thirteen years.
Prince Eze Madumere is a proud family man, a Knight of Saint Christopher and until very recently was former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha OON.
Prince Madumere MFR is a consummate politician, a Media Strategist, an estate Administrator as well as Management Consultant. He is a team player and an overall strategist per excellence.

As a Social Engineer who had sought positive change legitimately, but that change never came without its life threatening hazards. He was once attacked with electrolyte and beaten blue and black for raising a question over the inhuman treatment meted out to the people of Imo State. That poise to make a change was to mark an end to this man whose heart of gold has remained a rare commodity. He was also one of the victims of electoral manipulations as experienced when he vied for the Senate seat in Owerri Senatorial Zone.
Again, the present Deputy Governor of Imo State is a man whose passion and commitment towards ameliorating the suffering of the less privileged is never in question. This is to the extent that large chunk of his income is dedicated to the orphans and other less privileged. In reflection of this passion, for the past eight years, he has always marked his birthday at Special Homes rather than dine with the Kings, princes and princesses.

His contribution to Red Cross International is another testimony of a man who is interested in our world and wants it a better place. He is a member of the Board, Rochas Foundation International. Prince Eze Madumere’s input to late Stella Obasanjo’s Child Care Trust project is also a testimony to this man of fate. The success story of Child Care Trust will only be considered a near fiction without a mention of Prince Eze Madumere’s give-all effort.

(Ogbuhuruzo) as he is christened by his people is an apostle of peace who could spare no cost to achieving it. As the Secretary of National peace Forum, he played a role in reconciling Nigeria’s leaders especially the seeming irredeemable severed once. For the first time, National peace Forum for which Prince Eze Madumere played a major role brought together Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Odumuegwu Ojukwu of blessed memory and Gowon together for reconciliation. For peace to rein, Prince Ezeakonobi is ever ready to stoop not minding whether he is right or not.

In the Oil producing communities of Imo State, his name stands out as a peace maker who never negotiated away the interest of the people for any reason. Irete will never forget in a hurry his intervention when it mattered most as a sour relationship, which could have caused blood letting; he turned to peaceful and mutually rewarding one. Today, Coca-Cola, Imo State Plant and world over sees him as a hero of justice. Orsu-Obodo Community in Oguta Local Government of Imo State will not forget in a hurry his love for peace when he brokered peace between them and ADDAX OIL. Other areas are Awarra Community against Walter Smith Oil Exploration, Shell and its host communities to mention but a few.
However, his loyalty and commitment to selfless service once again made him a victim of political intrigue and intimidation, culminating in his illegal arrest and incarceration by security operatives on trumped up charges based on a so called order from above.
He was confined to an unjust detention for about a week at the Imo State Police Command Headquarters, Owerri for refusing to betray his boss and releasing whatever strategic information of the Rescue Mission Campaign Organization.

As if that was not enough, a kangaroo legal process was speedily initiated based on unfounded and laughable allegation that he led a group of undisclosed persons to throw sachet water at the convoy of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Thereafter, Prince Ezeakonobi was whisked to Owerri Prisons on awaiting trial for about a month at the time the Imo Rescue Mission was holding the grand finale rally in Owerri. It took the efforts of the Nigerian Civil Societies, their international counterparts and the Media to secure his release.

Little wonder Prince Madumere is today known and referred to as the "Mandela of our time". His single minded doggedness and effrontery in challenging an evil and wicked administration, even in the face of danger, endears him to all lovers of democracy world wide.

After the 2011 election where Owelle Rochas Okorocha emerged victorious as the Governor, Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere , an oasis of loyalty, humility, diligence, and strategist, was appointed the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State where he exhibited obstinate drive for excellence. He demystified the office and was so effective and efficient that people mistook him for a second timer as Chief of Staff.

Imo has a deputy?

Grown men should have more important things to do than celeberating birthdays and shyte. . Leave that for nusery school kids and do something worthwhile with your time. Gluttons!!