It is a new week, one in which I have set out once again in the pursuit of the New Nigeria vision for our collective good.
The past week was filled with its own highs and the lows, with the most significant lows for me being the death of over 100 persons by an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in Ohaji-Egbema LGA of Imo State, and the death of the Alaafin Of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty; Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi.
It is highly regrettable that Orlu Zone of Imo State; which I am privileged to represent at the Senate, has been in the news in recent times for the wrong reasons. The incessant disturbing stories of death have become grossly unbearable. I call on the Minister for Petroleum to set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the unfortunate incident at Abaezi in order to avoid such unfortunate incidence in the future. My most sincere sympathy is also with the family of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident and my prayer is that all those who lost their lives be granted eternal rest. Amen.
My condolences are also with the family of the Late Alaafin of Oyo, the government and people of Oyo state, and the nation at large for the loss of such a great pillar of our culture. In course of his meritorious life, the late monarch was a front-row monarch who brought tremendous value to our nation via the traditional institution he led.
Lastly, fellow Nigerians, We have another week as a nation, in which we can take bold steps for the betterment of our lives in asymmetric proportions. We must make it count.
Good Morning.

Dey calm down o!

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We have read it before. Doesn't change the fact that he is a thief

The man everyone knows to be Rochas Okorocha today was born 59 years ago into the humble family of Chief Nicholas and Josephine Okorocha of blessed memory.
Rochas is an Igboman born in Ogboko, Ideato South LGA of Imo State.
Through the dint of hard work, his parents lived in Barkin Ladi, Jos Plateau State as petty traders, where Rochas learned the art of trade; selling oranges, coconut, pineapple, garri, etc, and later selling second-handed clothes known as Okirika/Gwonjo. His mastery of the Hausa language is as a result of these trades.

He is an engineer of ideas and one who makes alot out of nothing. Through the business of selling used clothes while in secondary school, Rochas bought his first television, a lady's
motorcycle for his mother, and a Hiace Toyota bus for his business at the age of fourteen. Even his teachers became his customers and his school holidays saw him go through major markets around Plateau State such as Mangu Friday market, Bokos Thursday market, Dafo Tuesday market, and Cheka Saturday market to make ends meet.

Rochas sold cars while in the University, buying cars from Cotonou, the Republic of Niger, Jos, Kano, and selling them in the eastern part of Nigeria under the Rochas Motors Business in Jos, Plateau State.
From the proceeds of this business, he built his first school; the Kings Commercial College Vom at age twenty-one. One that has gone on to produce so many great Nigerians, especially from the Northern part of Nigeria.

My first million Dollars came from my time as a commission agent for the sale of Balenga Dam project equipment auction by a British company; Baffour Beatty Construction Company. This sale was made by my referral, to Late. Chief John Olowuya from Lagos State for 10 million Dollars and saw me getting a commission of 10% off the sale price. An equivalent of 1 Million Dollars.

With this, my business grew larger and spanned into real estate, fleet motor sales, aviation, pharmaceuticals, the hospitality niche, and cement distribution.
In my business prowess, I supplied the first one thousand (1,000) Prado SUVs to the Nigerian Police along with other many fleets sales. But it was Real Estate that has given Rochas major wealth, as he
contributed immensely to the real estate development in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja even before it became the Federal Capital.

You can find more details about me, my history, and my ideas here: https:///TheManRochas

An Open Invitation to My Fellow Nigerians.

As you must have known, on the 31st of January 2022, I; Senator Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha publicly declared my intention to run for the office of the President of our dear nation.

In the times after that, and leading up to now, I have continued to make consultations with various groups across political, gender, ethnic, religious, economic, and social lines.

Every segment of our society has been presented with our core values of realizing sustainable unity and peace, creating wealth to tackle poverty and insecurity with a technologically driven paradigm led by the youths and the bringing about the spirit of compassion to care for the less-privileged members of our society, in the New Nigeria.

Furtherance to these consultations, I want to, on behalf of The New Nigeria team, invite you to join me every Wednesday and Sunday as I engage with you directly in what is to be known as the 'Chat With Rochas Initiative'.

This initiative is a means of communicating directly with fellow Nigerians as we jointly think through the issues and ideas that would be the bedrock of the New Nigeria.

In these sessions that would take place between 7:00 pm and 9.00 pm on the aforementioned days, I would be personally available to have conversations with you via the comment section of my Facebook and Twitter pages.

Each day would have its main topic for discourse but participants are free to engage based on topics of their choice. It is my fervent belief that with our collective efforts, our nation will be well-positioned for greatness.

1. National union of journalists (NUJ) center
2. Nigeria Labor congress (NLC) headquarters
3. Cabinet office
4. Treasury house
5. Ministry of sports headquarters
6. Ministry of science and technology headquarters
7. The aged (70 years and above) centre
8. The introduction of Taxi and Bus Imo
9. The hall of fame
10. Freedom square
11. Ikemba Ojukwu center
12. Government house chapel
13. Abuja liaison office
14. Dee Sam Mbakwe exco chambers
15. Nick banquet hall
16. Chapel in 27 local government headquarters
17. ICT center in 27 local government headquarters
18. Imo micro finance bank
19. Imo college of advanced professional studies
20. Six new universities, four new polytechnics, two new colleges of education all licenced by NUC and other regulatory bodies

1, All the Councillors , elected under Distinguished Senator Rochas Okorocha as governor , from May 29, 2011 to May 28, 2019 , are still intact. Not one of them, has left the Rescue Mission political family. This is our earnest or candid claim and we would like to be challenged or contradicted.

2. The elected Councillors under Okorocha , are all grassroot politicians and they have been waiting for instructions , from the head or leadership of the political family to know the way to go. They are disciplined people, who believe in a course and not those who meander. Or, who are in the business of meandering.

3. So, none of them had signed or would sign to endorse any candidate, either for the governorship , the Senate or for any other position. They have remained united.

4. In other words, the report of Councillors elected under Okorocha endorsing an aspirant for the Senate, was totally false and those behind the f story knew that, they were lying.

5. At this juncture, we challenge those behind the laughable claim to publish any elected Councillor under Okorocha , who signed to endorse any aspirant or candidate, including the aspirant they mentioned .

6. lt is on record that, in lmo today , Okorocha has the most formidable, trusted and united Political family, that is ever ready for election at any given time. Not disjointed political family that is populated by appointment seekers . Such people are on transit. They are, " To whom it may concern politicians".

7. We also want to say that, Okorocha is the Presidential aspirant to beat in APC . And there is no reason for him to " secretly pick PDP nomination forms".

8. Okorocha is the only aspirant in the South, who has all it takes to win the 2023 Presidential election for APC. He is a Nigerian with the needed clout . Not anyhow aspirant.

9. Those behind all these invidious stories know the fact. And the fact is that, Okorocha is standing very strong and tall , with regard to the APC Presidential ticket and winning the 2023 Presidency for APC. QED or do we say, SIMPLICITA.

10. For the avoidance of doubt, we want to say and categorically too that, the story of APC, can not be told without Okorocha being mentioned as one of the core founders of the party and the man who brought it to South East, when those enjoying the party today, were not there .

11. So, trying to use blackmail to push Okorocha out of APC, won't work.

12. Okorocha left as lmo Governor on May 28, 2019. More than three years now. Yet, in lmo today, people wake up every day to remember Okorocha, including those we see as imaginary opponents. Okorocha has become an institution and there is nothing anybody can do about that.


No one curses who God has blessed. lt's scriptural.

The youths are the greatest assets of this nation. Our education sector should be tailored in such a way that potentials are re-energized into a force that will encourage the productive sector of our economy.

We are ready.
Are you?

#ANewNigeria #Rochasweknow #Rochasokorocha2023

1) As a senator, Owelle rochas okorocha does not collect a salary. Surprising right? But it's a fact. While most political office holders seek more means of amassing wealth through their office, rochas does not.

2) During his tenure as Governor of Imo state, Transparency International and the Bureau of Statistics adjudged Imo as the least corrupt state in Nigeria.

3) Over 22,000 Nigerian youths have benefitted from his Foundation (rochas Foundation), through free education and empowerment. The Foundation, which was founded in 1998, long before he got involved in politics or assumed office is located in various parts of Nigeria and Africa.

4) rochas okorocha is very passionate about women's empowerment. He voted in favor of women's inclusive bills, which sought to increase the number of women in power and decision-making. According to him, "Women should not be seen as second-class citizens but as equal partners."

5) During his governorship tenure, Infrastructural impact was recorded, medical, employment, academic, and ICT amenities were provided.

6) He is also a progenitor of free education as he believes poverty should not hinder access to quality education, seeing that education is not just a way to live, but life itself, a catalyst for potentials untapped.
His bill for Free basic education made it into the constitution.

Facts about Rochas must people don't know

1) As a senator, Owelle Rochas Okorocha does not collect a salary. Surprising right? But it's a fact. While most political office holders seek more means of amassing wealth through their office, Rochas does not.

2) During his tenure as Governor of Imo state, Transparency International and the Bureau of Statistics adjudged Imo as the least corrupt state in Nigeria.

3) Over 22,000 Nigerian youths have benefitted from his Foundation (Rochas Foundation), through free education and empowerment. The Foundation, which was founded in 1998, long before he got involved in politics or assumed office is located in various parts of Nigeria and Africa.

4) Rochas Okorocha is very passionate about women's empowerment. He voted in favor of women's inclusive bills, which sought to increase the number of women in power and decision-making. According to him, "Women should not be seen as second-class citizens but as equal partners."

5) During his governorship tenure, Infrastructural impact was recorded, medical, employment, academic, and ICT amenities were provided.

6) He is also a progenitor of free education as he believes poverty should not hinder access to quality education, seeing that education is not just a way to live, but life itself, a catalyst for potentials untapped.
His bill for Free basic education made it into the constitution.

The Rochas foundation college of Africa; educating the children, uniting Africa. This beautiful college has for years now been reaching out and touching lives with its values:
- Fundamental human right
- Religious tolerance, equal opportunity, respect for others and their views
- Understanding of rights and responsibilities within the school, the community, and beyond
-The opportunity to learn from others, whatever their creed, color, culture, or background maybe
-Ability to develop every child's potential and nurture a lifelong love for learning by creating an exciting environment
-Opportunities that challenge and encourage independent thinking, ensure self-esteem, and prepare every child to make a difference in the world.
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