₦airaland Forum

The entire members of the "GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE GROUP" (grassrootsig), wishes to use this forum to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Lord Almighty, and all those that made out time, despite their respective tight schedules, to be part of the THANKSGIVING and DEDICATION SERVICE held yesterday Sunday, 02-02-2020 at the LIVING FAITH CHURCH (AKA WINNERS CHAPEL), in honor of its leader and founder, Bona Ogbonna and his family.
The event which coincidentally took place on the same day the Christian family worldwide were celebrating the presentation of the child Jesus to the temple by His forster parents, took place at Nnewi, Anambra State, had in attendance all the, benefactors and benefactresses, friends and well wishers of the group and Bona's family.
In his sermon, the officiating pastor, reminded the congregation the importance of Thanksgiving in the life and family of every Christian, he urged all to learn from the biblical one out of the ten lepers who after noticing that he has been healed by the word from Jesus Christ, came back to thank Him. He prayed God to endue all Christians with the spirit of thanking God in every situation they found themselves, wether good or bad. He also prayed God to bless everyone present at the service abundantly with an extraordinary favour that will lead to Thanksgiving in their respective families.
In his vote of thanks, Mr Bona thanked the Awesomely Awesome God for His Awesomeness, mercy, grace and loving kindness towards him, his family and friends. He said that God has truly shown that "IF THEIR NAME IS NOT GOD, THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE FINAL SAY", by doing what no man could do for his family. He urged God to always remember all those that were part of the event in His infinite mercy, and shower upon them His miraculous blessings that will marvel all that hears or sees it.
The event brought together people from all works of life, with different backgrounds and professions including, politicians, business moguls, carrier civil servants and entrepreneurs.

Highlights of the event were the Question and Answer session among the kids, dancing competition for the kids and the distribution of all kinds of writing materials to all the kids present.

Refreshments and entertainments followed afterwards.

INDEED, IT WAS A SUCCESS.

TRULY, IT CAN ONLY BE GOD.

HE WHO IS SEATED ON THE HEAVENLY THRONE, THE CREATOR OF THE WHOLE UNIVERSE, receive our praise!

from all of us grassroots initiative group
@grassrootsig

HON. OBINNA OKECHUKWU COMMENDS OBIANO FOR STABILIZING MARKETS IN ANAMBRA


Hon. Obinna Okechukwu, the Chairman of New Motorcycle Spare Parts Association Nnewi (NASPA) and the Vice Chairman ASMATA, has commended Governor Willie Obiano for his efforts at stabilizing the markets in the state. He made this assertion recently in his office while interacting with newsmen. He said the Governor has done very well in making sure that all they require in the markets in the state is provided for.

He also commended the Governor on his enthronement into the prestigious order of the Knighthood of Commander of Pontifical Order of St Gregory the Great (KCSG) by Pope Francis, the Catholic Pontiff in Rome.

In his goodwill message, Hon. Obinna Okechukwu stated that Governor Willie Obiano has shown goodwill and sagacity in piloting the affairs of the state, no wonder he is getting recognized world over.

He thanked the Governor for putting in place adequate measures, which saw to a peaceful and eventful Christmas and New Year Celebrations in the state.

Hon. Obinna stressed that the honor done Governor Willie Obiano has shown that he is a rare breed, going by the fact that His Holiness Pope Francis personally conferred on Chief Willie Obiano the honor. He said " this honor is a clear testimony that our governor is truly a global phenomenon, and should be respected as such, as the name Akpokudike Global is not my chance but a testimony of the fact that he lives the name to the core"

Hon. Obinna Okechukwu however used the opportunity to thank Governor Willie Obiano for all he has been doing in the state, which has repositioned Anambra state in all ramification. He said he is particularly happy that peace and oneness of purpose has returned to all the markets in Anambra state.

On the issues of peace and unity in NASPA Nnewi, he said he has not relented on the mandate, the Governor has given him in repositioning the market for greater heights and most especially thanked the efforts of Chief Innocent Chukwuma(Ifeadiso) for being a back bone to the growth and development of the market.

He maintained that Chief Innocent Chukwuma has insisted that the right and proper thing must be done in the market, which has made so many people who thought it was business as usual to have a rethink.

He also commended the efforts of stakeholders, like Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Bro Brethram Onwunzo, (IBK) Mr Chijioke Azike (Hustler), Avatar and others in the market who have been making contributions in one way or the other to ensure that there is visible development in the market.

Hon. Obinna furthermore thanked Governor Willie Obiano for stating the fact that a Governor from Anambra South extraction will succeed him, which has shown that he is truly a man of honor. He therefore tasked the traders in the market to remain steadfast towards supporting the policies of the present government, which will ensure that APGA continues been on top at all times, especially in Anambra state.

Nonso Okafor Hails Governor Obiano For 100-Foot Erosion Control Project.

The Member Representing Nnewi North in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor has commended the Executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Willie M. Obiano, for the ongoing reclamation project in 100-Foot Road, Nnewi.

The Governor who was at 100-Foot Road, today, Wednesday, 29th January 2019, inspected the ongoing construction works on the Storm Water Diversion Deep Channel on the Fifty (50) Feet Deep, 100-Foot Road Gully Erosion, Uruagu Nnewi.

Speaking to newsmen, Hon. Nonso Okafor expressed appreciation to Governor Obiano, for acting promptly by engaging the services of an International reputable construction company, IDC Construction Limited, for the reclamation of 100-Foot Road Nnewi Erosion Site.

Nonso Okafor said that the ongoing construction works on the Storm Water Diversion Deep Channel on the Fifty (50) Feet Deep 100-Foot Road Gully Erosion, Uruagu Nnewi will bring lasting solutions to the problems of erosion menace in the area.

While promising the Governor of the maximum cooperation of his constituents with the contractor, he urged the Governor to ensure that more is done for Nnewi especially in the area of road construction despite the pressure on the state budget.

It will be recalled that Hon. Nonso Okafor on 18th day of June 2019, through a Motion of Urgent State Importance, called for the state government's intervention on the
Erosion Menace at 100-Foot Road.

Ebubechukwuzuloke Brown.
Nnewi, Anambra State.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
A lovely and a heartfelt prayers for one of our best, dedicated, hardworking and loyal member as it has pleased this Awesomely Awesome God to add another purposeful and meaningful year to her today.
We pray and believe that you will continue to do exploit because you know your God, and that His loving kindness will never lack in your life.
We also pray that this will be your best birthday ever.
"Anyi si ka obinigwe welu aru ike walu gi oji"

CONGRATULATIONS!

from all of us,
@grassroots initiative group

#grassrootsig

fairfora:
Thank you. I wanted to attack you after reading the topic . I like the strategy adopted.

Thanks for your wonderful show of support and may God continue to bless you abundantly

To all the wonderful and hardworking members of this noble group; and all our benefactors and benefactresses;
May this year bring new happiness, new goals, new achievements and a lot of new inspirations on your respective lives; wishing each an everyone of you a year fully loaded with blessing and happiness.
It shall be exceedingly well with all of you through the manifestation of the Awesomeness of this Awesomely Awesome God

Happy new year!

Bona Ogbonna
Leader/Founder

Ofala Nnewi: Nonso Okafor Pays Homage to Igwe Nnewi.

Ofala Nnewi Festival, which is one of the most surviving traditional festivals among the fourteen (14) yearly festivals peculiar to Nnewi has kicked off, with the Member Representing Nnewi North in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, in attendance.

The 56th Ofala of Igwe Nnewi, His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu (111), which kicked off in grand style, today, Saturday, 28th December 2019, started with a procession.

Igwe Kenneth Orizu was accompanied by Obi Uruagu Nnewi, Obi Afam Charles Obi (Ogidi IV), Obi Umudim Nnewi, Obi Benneth Okafor (Amaukwu), Obi Nnewichi, Obi George A. Onyekaba (Obidiugwu) and members of Igwe Nnewi Royal Cabinet.

Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, who arrived the Igwe's Palace amidst cheers, paid homage to Igwe Dr Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu, as a mark of respect to the monarch and appreciation of his peaceful reign in Nnewi.

Speaking to journalists after paying homage to Igwe Orizu, Nonso Okafor described Igwe Kenneth Orizu as a fearless and straight forward Monarch who believes unity and development.

He attributed the humility, courage, enduring patience and progressive ideals of Igwe Kenneth Orizu as part of what have continued to propel the peace and progress of Nnewi, adding that Igwe Kenneth Orizu deserved to be celebrated always.

TODAY, 27TH DECEMBER, IS YOUR DAY OF FREEDOM…GET READY
A king of Judah was taken away from his throne by the Babylonian powers and locked away in prison for 37 years. God intervened and he was released on a day like today..The 27th day of the 12th Month. The Bible recorded in 2 Kings 25:27–30 ...
"And in the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, Evil-merodach king of Babylon, in the year that he began to reign, graciously freed Jehoiachin king of Judah from prison. And he spoke kindly to him. Jehoiachin put off his prison garments. And every day of his life he dined regularly at the king’s table, and for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, according to his daily needs, as long as he lived.”
FROM 27TH DECEMBER...:
*You are FREE from any bondage that has over-stayed. Debts, sickness, delays or poverty.
* All powers that have imprisoned your wealth, talent, potential or marriage MUST released them
* People will begin to speak kindly to you and favour you
* Your will have a place of honour in your work, business, schooling and destiny
*You will NEVER wear again the prison cloth of failure, delay, disappointment, disease and tears.
* You will dine with kings (destiny helpers) that will help you to achieve your goals in life
*The King of glory will always supply your daily needs all the days of your life

WE MUST CONTINUE TO EXTEND LOVE AND SELFLESS SERVICE TO HUMANITY.

The season of Christmas is one that exemplifies the virtues of love, sacrifice and peaceful co-existence. It is the time when we demonstrate the great sense of goodwill in us and our love for each another.

It is the season of hope anchored on God’s enduring gift of love. It offers us a unique opportunity to express and share Christ’s message of love, peace, unity and reconciliation to all men and women.

Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ who is the symbol of Christianity as well as the harbinger of peace, love and good tidings, and there is no better way to celebrate the season than to offer special prayers during the yuletide for greater peace, love, unity, peaceful co-existence and progress of Nigeria.

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ which symbolizes love and fulfilment of God’s promises, I enjoin everyone to imbibe the spirit of true love and sacrifice which the birth of Jesus Christ has brought to the world.
Let us not lose sight of its profound and important lessons; love, humility, peace and selfless service to humanity. We must therefore continue to extend a hand of love, benevolence and live as one family irrespective of religion or ethnicity.

As we mark the birth of Jesus Christ, my family and I are happy to join Christians all over the world to share the happiness and true spirit of Christmas. On behalf of the good people of Anambra South, I wish you all a very blessed, peaceful and memorable Christmas, as I pray that we live long to celebrate many happy returns of the season, while growing stronger in faith individually, collectively and as a nation.

May God continue to bless us with love, peace and safety during this season of celebration.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance!

*Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah*
*Anambra South Senatorial District*


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTdQxgWaMrk

EXPOSED: HOW COURT DISCOVERED OBINNA UZOR’S LIES AND REVERSED ITS JUDGMENT.*

*......MORE TROUBLE LOOMS FOR OBINNA UZOR AS HE RISKS JAIL TERM OVER LYING ON OATH*
 
Wonders shall never end!! Politics of Abra cadabra and “the more you look, the less you see” is back!!
 
Nigeria is witnessing yet another episode of jankara judgments reminiscent of the impeachment of governors by less few lawmakers in the earlier days of our democracy. Anambra South Senatorial seat is the epicenter this time.

There appears to be no slowing down in Obinna Uzor’s desperate bid to crawl into political relevance as he resorted to use jankara means to obtain a judgment from a Kubwa High Court using a claim filed by someone he shares the same address with who claims he was a member of the YPP, which he joined as a defendant.
 
The plans and hopes of Obinna Uzor to clandestinely take the mandate given to Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah by the people of Anambra South Senatorial district has been exposed and stopped.
 
Mr Obinna Uzor was an aspirant for the ticket of the PDP in the primaries elections of 2018 for the 2019 Senatorial elections. He lost at the primaries and lost in his court cases against Chief Chris Uba in respect of the primary election. He was not even 2nd runner up in the primary election of the PDP.
 
Obinna Uzor is perhaps seeking to become popular using Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s towering profile.
 
One may ask, how did it all happen. The genesis of the matter was that disgruntled Obinna Uzor filed a suit clandestinely at the FCT High Court Kubwa and sought to be declared the candidate of the PDP for the elections. The suit he filed was not served on Chris Uba and all the defendants did not appear given the jankara service of the court processes by pasting and removal. Of course Chris Uba did not appear and the court gave judgment on 25th March 2019 declaring obinna Uzor candidate of the PDP for election, which had already been held in February 2019. Yet Obinna Uzor hid the judgment and it was not sent to INEC or the PDP.
 
Armed with the judgment he obtained against Chris Uba using jankara process, Obinna uzor applied to join another suit he had covertly instituted through one Anani Anacletus Chuka. These characters share similar address. Mr Uzors application for joinder was heard and granted within 3 days of being filed as against 7days provided by the law in the absence of all the parties. The Court joined Obinna Uzor as a Defendant. Obinna Uzor who claims to be a good catholic faithful misled the court gravely.
 
What is however surprising is that the FCT High Court subsequently heard the matter filed by Anani Anacletus Chuka and misled the court to deliver judgment in their favour in April 2019 granting reliefs contained in the written address of counsel to Obinna Uzor, a defendant in the matter and without a claim or counter-claim before the court.
 
When the judgment was obtained in April 2019, the Election Petitions at the Tribunal in Awka was ongoing, but like a thief, he hid the judgment to himself and did not participate in the tribunals. He waited till the end of the Election Appeals at the Court of Appeal before bringing out the judgment. The Court of Appeal judgment that reaffirmed the victory of Senator Ubah was delivered in October 2019.
 
When Senator Ubah became aware of the judgment and the evil plans of Obinna Uzor, he briefed his lawyers who immediately set process in motion to vacate the court order on the basis that the judgment was a nullity having been made without jurisdiction.
 
Some of the key reasons why it is a nullity include:
 
1. The FCT High Court does not have Territorial jurisdiction over the matter regarding Anambra South
 
2. The reliefs sought by Obinna Uzor were statue barred having been filed in April 2019 after the election and being a pre-election issue.
 
3. The motion for joinder was filed on 28th March 2019 and heard within 3day as against 7days required by law thereby denying Senator Ubah fair hearing and robbing the court of jurisdiction.
 
4. The judge held that the Claim of the Claimant had been overtaken by events but granted reliefs sought by Obinna Uzor a defendant contained in the written address of his lawyers.
 
5. Obinna uzor did not file any claim or counter-claim and the Court held that Anani Anacletus Chuka’s claim was academic.
 
6. The Suit was commenced by Originating Summons and not a writ
 
7. The reliefs granted are in breach of the Constitution as
 
 
Information available to us indicates that after Obinna Uzor failed to keep to his side of the bargain, the Claimant Anani Anacletus Chuka later asked the court to set aside the judgment on the grounds that it was a nullity.
 
It is obvious that Obinna Uzor is desperate and seeking to reap where he did now sow. He wants to ride on Senator Ubah’s popularity to be popular.
 
The pertinent questions that need to be asked are:
 
Why did he not come to participate at the tribunal and Appeal Court? The judgment of the tribunal was in August and the judgment of the Court of Appeal in October. Yet Obinna Uzor hid the judgment till November 2019.
 
How come in the Suit Obinna Uzor filed against Chief Chris Uba and the one his crony Anani Anacletus Chuka against Sen Ubah, all the defendants did not appear? Can it be just coincidence?
 
How come Obinna Uzor did not disclose to the court that there were other judgments against him declaring Chris Ubah as the PDP candidate?
 
How come it was the same Court that handled the two matters?
 
How come the court granted relief to a defendant in a matter he joined in an existing suit and jettisoned the plaintiff?

Why did the plaintiff approach the court to nullify the judgement and till date, it has not been heard?
 
Information available to us indicates that after Obinna Uzor failed to keep to his side of the bargain, the Claimant Anani Anacletus Chuka later asked the court to set aside the judgment on the grounds that it was a nullity.

This particular attempt has ridiculed and exposed Obinna Uzor as a chameleon masquerading under the pretext of a staunch Church goer to orchestrate his evil agenda.

*It is very laughable that Senator Ifeanyi Ubah was accused of forging his NECO certificate when the accusers could have simply gone to NECO office to purchase a N500 NECO scratch card to verify and authenticate his NECO Certificate.*

It is also bewildering how a judge could deliver a Senatorial election judgement without any representative from YPP, INEC or Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.

Could it be that they used charms to blindfold people in the court in order to have their evil way?
 
The good news is that God exposed Obinna Uzor and his judgment he obtained using jankara practice has been halted. His devilish coup against the will of the people of Anambra South has collapsed as the Court, on the 4th December, 2019, has granted an order of interim injunction restraining the INEC, Obinna Uzor, the Clerk and the President of the Nigerian Senate from taking any step aimed at giving effect to the said judgment.

In his evil bid to reap where he has never sown and blinded by unbridled ambition, Obinna Uzor has fallen into the cesspit of perjury by lying on oath when in his affidavit he used a plaza as his residential address instead of his well-known address/residence situated in Asokoro. It was also discovered in the affidavit that Obinna Uzor shares the same address with the plaintiff. This has exposed him to the possibility of criminal trial and imprisonment upon a successful conviction at the appropriate time.

COUNT DOWN BEGINS

4 DAYS TO THE D DAY

Anambra State and the entire South East will for the first time witness entertainment like never before as DJ Chiggzy brings Davido and Naira Marley live to Anambra State with

The Davido live in concert

Venue: Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium, Nnewi Anambra State

Date: 2nd January 2O2O

Hurry, get your tickets now, there's something for early birds.

Come and start the year on a lighter and happy mood with entertainment

Powered by our own DJ Chiggzy.


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PETROLEUM TANKERS SAFETY ESTABLISHMENT BILL PASSES SECOND READING TODAY ON THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE

Today, being Tuesday December 10, 2019, I lead the debate on the general principles of the Petroleum Tankers Safety bill, 2019 (S.B. 145) which was sponsored by me and read for the first time on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, 6th November, 2019.
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The Bill seeks to reduce frequent Petroleum trucks accidents on Nigerian roads, as well as makes consequential provisions towards safe Petroleum products transportation system across the country.

As the short title of the bill suggests, the Bill was inspired by the urgent need to promote safety in the transportation of petroleum products on our highways using tankers. It further seeks to eliminate practices that are inimical to freight traffic and Petroleum haulage in Nigeria, promote the welfare of tanker drivers by ensuring investments Truck Transit Parks (TTP’s) and related transport infrastructure so as to generally promote safe commercial cargo haulage and reduce accidents arising from transportation of petroleum products by road.

I reminded the Senate President and my Distinguished colleagues of the high incidences of crashes by Petroleum tankers on our highways over the years. Most of these accidents often result to loss of lives and properties running into hundreds of millions of Naira. According to a recent study conducted by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) between 2007 and 2010 alone, a total of 4,017 tanker/trailer crashes were recorded on Nigerian roads with the yearly average of 1,148 cases and monthly average of 96 crashes. The above statistics are no doubt, alarming but what is even more alarming is the near failure of the institutional and legal framework to reverse or mitigate this ugly situation.

The General public would recall the recent petroleum tankers mishaps- the Mile 2 Lagos incident on October 15 and a tanker laden with petrol spilled on Ozumba Mbadiwe as well as the Onitsha Tanker crash due to failure of the tank shell.

We also recall the tragic incident that occurred on Otedola Bridge on June 28, 2018, at this incident, 12lives were lost, many people were critically injured and at least 55 vehicles were lost to the inferno. This persistent carnage by road haulage of Petroleum products necessitates the introduction of this Bill.

It is against this background that this Bill became necessary in order to provide a legal framework that is peculiar to this segment of the transport industry to further strengthen existing collaborations between Government agencies on transportation of petroleum products by road.

Considering the peculiar nature of the Petroleum industry and the important role of petroleum tankers in the transportation of petroleum products, this Bill seeks to allow the creation of the Petroleum Tankers Safety Department (PTSD) to oversee the use of tankers/trucks for transportation of petroleum products and generally collaborate with other relevant agencies to ensure effective regulation and safety issues relating to petroleum freight industry.

Accordingly, the bill is divided into five (5) major parts subdivided into 41 clauses;

Part I of the bill contains objectives and scopes of the Bill while part II of the bill is on the proposed measures for enforcing the provisions of the Bill.

Part III introduces a novel provision which the recognition of Truck Transit Parks (TTPs) in selected locations across the country. The TTPs recognized under this bill are accordingly listed in the schedule to this bill. It is proposed under part IV of the bill that a Freight Traffic Liability Claims Tribunal be established to handle civil claims arising from Petroleum Tankers crashes to ensure speedy dispensation of Justice to victims of Petrol tanker accidents. Offences peculiar to Petroleum freight industry are created in Part V of the bill and such offences are to be tried by the Federal High Court.

In compliance with order 77(3) of the Senate Standing orders, 2015 as amended, the proposed bill has no additional financial burden on the Treasury of the Federal Government since the enforcement of the bill will be under the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) through the Department specifically created under this Bill.

Conclusively, this Bill is not in conflict with any existing law but will only strengthen existing institutions in the discharge of their responsibilities on highway transportation. It is therefore my wish that with the support of my distinguished colleagues, the expeditious passage of this Bill will address the increasing incident of Petroleum Tankers crashes in Nigeria.

*Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah.*
*Anambra South Senatorial District.*

Still on Rt Hon Rita's ONYE SURU OFIA GA ATA OKA

Still on the thank you dig by Rt Hon Rita Maduagwu for her supporters

Rt. Hon. Rita Maduagwu Hosts Supporters To a "Thank You" Gig.

- Says she is strong believer of the saying that "ONYE SURU OFIA GA ATA OKA"; hence her reason for this thank you gathering

The Immediate past Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly and two time Member representing the good people of Nnewi South Constituency II, Rt. Hon Rita Maduagwu, yesterday hosted the entire Party Structure in her Constituency to a historic outing.
She used the occasion to thank them for their unalloyed support all these years starting from her first ever victory eight years ago; to her emergency as the speaker of the state house of Assembly during which she was also elected the speaker of all the South east speakers etc

"Dependable Rita", as she is fondly called by her supporters, took out considerable time in celebrating all Party Executives across the 11 wards and LGA excos of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

She charged her supporters to remain steadfast and keep hope alive. "APGA is our party come rain, come shine. We must keep our eyes on the bigger picture. That which lies ahead is far greater than what is behind us". She remarked.

There was lots of merry and rekindling of hope. The people assured her of their continued support and loyalty.

Present at the event were the APGA LGA Chairman of Nnewi South, Former TC Chairman of NSLGA, Engr Felix Odimegwu (Omus Kaakakaa), TC members, SSAs and SAs to the Governor and Leaders of the party in the LGA.

Some of the guest thank God for giving her the spirit of a true mother and a Christian; because according to one of the guest; for deeming fit to call them and thank them for their unalloyed support despite all she went through during and after the last election; she truly merits that name" ODIUKO NA MBA"

The highlight of the occasion was the distribution of XMAS packages to all the less privileged persons that attended the occasion

Sen Ifeanyi Ubah attended YPP Nnewi North Stakeholders gathering

*PHOTOS: SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH ATTENDS YPP NNEWI STAKEHOLDERS MEETING, URGES PARTY MEMBERS TO REMAIN STEADFAST*

The pioneer Senator and national leader of Young Progressives Party (YPP), Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah on Sunday 1st December, 2019 attended YPP Nnewi stakeholders meeting.

Senator Ubah, who was the first politically elected member of the party has urged party members to remain steadfast, resolute and focused on the affairs of the party . He equally charged party members to be wholeheartedly committed to building and consolidating the party’s core values, activities, vision and mission, while reminding them that as emerging third force, YPP in no distant time will not just be the ruling party in Anambra he assured members that it will grow to become a largest political party in Nigeria.

Furthermore, Senator Ubah thanked the party faithfuls for their continuous support and reaffirmed his commitment towards supporting the party and raising a generation of young dynamic leaders from the party.

MY EROSION CONTROL AND PREVENTION COMMISSION ESTABLISHMENT BILL PASSES FIRST READING.*

*……..100 FOOT ROAD NNEWI EROSION SITE, EKWULOBIA-OKO-UMUNZE-IBINTA ROAD, ICHI-ORAIFITE, AGULU-NANKA GULLY EROSION SITE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY (AWKA AND NNEWI CAMPUSES) AND UMUEZE EROSION SITE UGA-AGUATA AND OTHERS SET TO BE TACKLED.*


To God be the glory, Today, I sponsored a bill to establish an Erosion Control and Prevention Commission which will be constitutionally saddled with the responsibility of prevention, control,management and redress of erosion and other related matters.

The Ecological Fund Office is constitutionally domiciled within the Presidency. As a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who is saddled with the duty of lawmaking and appropriation, the aim of this bill is to establish a structure that will make this fund more accessible to Nigerians who are in dire need of it when due and necessary.

Erosion is a serious environmental menace destroying the property and means of livelihood of my constituents in Anambra South as well as other parts of the nation.

With full participation and involvement in taking preventive and remedial actions to stabilize the gullies and forestall loss of lives and properties, the commission upon establishment will formulate policies, guidelines and play an advisory role to the Federal Government on erosion prevention, management and control, while mobilizing funding, technical assistance and expertise to tackle this menace. The commission will also be saddled with the task of carrying out comprehensive and periodic surveys of erosion stricken areas and potential areas that are vulnerable to threat.

The general public would recall, that on Thursday, July 18 2019, I called the attention of the Senate, Ecological Fund Office and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the fact that the biggest motorcycle and auto parts market in West Africa; Nkwo Nnewi market which is situated along 100 Foot Road Nnewi is currently threatened by the same erosion menace, thereby forcing traders to offload their containers far away from their warehouses/shops, leaving them with no other option than to use wheelbarrows to convey their goods to the market as a result of the erosion stricken road.

Communities within my Senatorial District such as; Ekwulobia- Oko-Umunze- Ibinta Road, Ichi-Oraifite, Agulu-Nanka gully erosion site, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Awka and Nnewi campuses) as well as Umueze erosion site Uga-Aguata and many others have been severely ravaged and thrown into untold suffering as a result of the pervasive erosion menace.

Every year, hundreds of people are directly/indirectly affected and large areas of agricultural lands are becoming unsuitable for cultivation as erosion destroys farmlands and lowers productivity. Unless immediate measures are taken to control the widening erosion gullies, the residents of the communities will continue to be exposed to greater risk of loss of life and properties.

It is my earnest belief and expectation that having passed the first reading, the bill will be read the second time and recommended to the relevant committee for further legislative action.

*Senator (Dr.) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.*
*Anambra South Senatorial District.* EROSION CONTROL AND PREVENTION COMMISSION ESTABLISHMENT BILL PASSES FIRST READING.*

*……..100 FOOT ROAD NNEWI EROSION SITE, EKWULOBIA-OKO-UMUNZE-IBINTA ROAD, ICHI-ORAIFITE, AGULU-NANKA GULLY EROSION SITE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY (AWKA AND NNEWI CAMPUSES) AND UMUEZE EROSION SITE UGA-AGUATA AND OTHERS SET TO BE TACKLED.*


To God be the glory, Today, I sponsored a bill to establish an Erosion Control and Prevention Commission which will be constitutionally saddled with the responsibility of prevention, control,management and redress of erosion and other related matters.

The Ecological Fund Office is constitutionally domiciled within the Presidency. As a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who is saddled with the duty of lawmaking and appropriation, the aim of this bill is to establish a structure that will make this fund more accessible to Nigerians who are in dire need of it when due and necessary.

Erosion is a serious environmental menace destroying the property and means of livelihood of my constituents in Anambra South as well as other parts of the nation.

With full participation and involvement in taking preventive and remedial actions to stabilize the gullies and forestall loss of lives and properties, the commission upon establishment will formulate policies, guidelines and play an advisory role to the Federal Government on erosion prevention, management and control, while mobilizing funding, technical assistance and expertise to tackle this menace. The commission will also be saddled with the task of carrying out comprehensive and periodic surveys of erosion stricken areas and potential areas that are vulnerable to threat.

The general public would recall, that on Thursday, July 18 2019, I called the attention of the Senate, Ecological Fund Office and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the fact that the biggest motorcycle and auto parts market in West Africa; Nkwo Nnewi market which is situated along 100 Foot Road Nnewi is currently threatened by the same erosion menace, thereby forcing traders to offload their containers far away from their warehouses/shops, leaving them with no other option than to use wheelbarrows to convey their goods to the market as a result of the erosion stricken road.

Communities within my Senatorial District such as; Ekwulobia- Oko-Umunze- Ibinta Road, Ichi-Oraifite, Agulu-Nanka gully erosion site, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Awka and Nnewi campuses) as well as Umueze erosion site Uga-Aguata and many others have been severely ravaged and thrown into untold suffering as a result of the pervasive erosion menace.

Every year, hundreds of people are directly/indirectly affected and large areas of agricultural lands are becoming unsuitable for cultivation as erosion destroys farmlands and lowers productivity. Unless immediate measures are taken to control the widening erosion gullies, the residents of the communities will continue to be exposed to greater risk of loss of life and properties.

It is my earnest belief and expectation that having passed the first reading, the bill will be read the second time and recommended to the relevant committee for further legislative action.

*Senator (Dr.) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.*
*Anambra South Senatorial District.*

IKEMBA NNEWI; OJUKWU LIVES FOREVER

this day in 2011, the World woke up in the morning to a shocking News of the death of a Legend, Motivator, Inspiration and Extraordinary Leader, Man of his People, His Excellency Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Ezeigbo Gburugburu,
Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu the Great came in November and left in November

Farewell our true hero

*SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH CELEBRATES PRINCE ARTHUR EZE @71, DESCRIBES HIM AS A GEM OF INESTIMABLE VALUE*

To a philanthropist par excellence, who through the years, has shone brilliantly through his invaluable achievements and contributions to mankind;

Ozo Igbo Ndu, you stand out as a gem of inestimable value. At 71, you have positively touched so many lives and made giant strides in building our Nation politically, socially and economically.

The unparalleled guidance and support you have given me all these years are greatly appreciated, and will forever be remembered.

As you deservedly celebrate this glorious day, it is my earnest prayer that you will be graced with many more years filled with sound mind, good health, joy and more wisdom even as God guides and prospers you in the many more years of happiness ahead of you.

Happy birthday, Sir!

*Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah*
*Anambra South Senatorial District*

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The Prince of the Senate hosts OAU

Ifeanyi Ubah hosts 2019 OAU end of year party

Twelve out of the entire Fifteen Traditional Rulers from Old Aguata Union were in attendance

The Senator representing Anambra South and National Leader of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Sunday, hosted members of the Old Aguata Union (OAU), Nnewi branch as they celebrate their 2019 end of the year party. The Old Aguata Union is made up of indigenes of Orumba North, Orumba South and Aguata Local Government Areas that were created out of the old Aguata Local Government Area.

Addressing the gathering, Senator Ubah appreciated their undiluted support for him since the campaign era till now. He assured them that he will continue to put in his best to promote the interests of ndị Anambra South at the upper chamber. The Anambra South Senator further urged the traditional rulers and title holders of the local government areas of the union to sustain the existing peace in their various communities. He also assured them that he will always support their efforts in promoting peace and national unity.

The event which took place at the Nnewi residence of the Anambra South Senator was attended by members of the Union, their traditional rulers and title holders.

SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH COMMISERATES WITH NNEWI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OVER THE DEATH OF REV. FR. EDMUND NWAGBALA.

I am very saddened to hear of the death of Rev. Fr. Dr. Edmund Nwagbala, who lost his life in an alleged fire explosion at his residence yesterday Saturday, November 16, 2019.

I imagine a triumphant welcome in Heaven, because this is the home going of one of God’s most precious gifts to humanity, a life marked by kindness and unusual selflessness has gone to be with the Lord.

On behalf of the good people of Anambra South, I wish to convey my sincere condolences to the Bishop, the entire Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Nnewichi as well as family members and friends who are grieving this untimely loss. Rev. Fr Nwagbala was a great spiritual leader, model, and example for all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. His forthrightness, his steady and consistent leadership, his commitment to peace, and personal devotion to the triune God will be missed in a world that sorely needs these rare qualities.

Undoubtedly, Rev. Fr Nwagbala’s ascension to the realm of celestial glory has left an indelible scar in our hearts, but while mourning his departure, I am much more comforted by the good news that he is now resting with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ the King whose death and glorious resurrection has secured eternal life for all who believe in him.

We are consoled by the fact that he has moved into the nearer presence of our Lord and is advancing from glory to glory. He fought the good fight; he finished the race; he kept the faith. Now he, who longed for our Lord’s appearing, has received the crown of righteousness.

I have alerted the relevant Authorities and agencies to probe into the root cause of the fire explosion and investigate the circumstances that might have led to this unfortunate incident.

May he rest now forever in the peace of Christ and may God comfort and console his family and loved ones.

Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah.
Anambra South Senatorial District.

ONE TINY WARNING SHOT FOR AZUBOGU AND HIS MEDIA TEAM.

It is often said that when the truth is blurred by distorted facts, noise and misinformation, perception becomes reality and all is lost. This happens to be the case of the Azubogu media team who have embarked on a media diatribe to smear to personality of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah: The Prince of the Senate who is presently a towering figure in the Ninth Senate.

I understand the damage low self-esteem could inflict on hapless individuals who have at some point benefited so much in the past from Ifeanyi Ubah’s benevolence and suddenly stopped enjoying those privileges as a result of their self inflicted delusions, but I think the most honourable thing to do now is to move on. Turning into attack dogs and objects of scorn on social media, is to say the least, pitiable and saddening. A honourable member who never found you competent enough to appoint you as an aide will certainly not find you a trustworthy sycophant.

Before now, i would have completely dismissed the smear campaign as an attention seeking move, but for the purpose of clarity and to put issues in proper perspective here are facts Azubogu’s media team should have considered before engaging in this ridiculous macabre dance:

1. Chris Azubogu is a huge benefactor of Senator of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s political benevolence. It is well known fact that Ifeanyi Ubah has always been a household name with formidable contributions to the Nation’s economy and tremendous assets worth hundreds of billions of Naira. It is sad that the same cannot be said for Chris Azubogu who was merely a shadowy and relatively unknown I.T consultant before Ifeanyi Ubah and few other benefactors sponsored him into the House of Representatives. So how then can one compare Chris Azubogu to Ifeanyi Ubah? That would be akin to comparing a son to a father, or an agama lizard to an alligator.

2. In 2015, While Ifeanyi Ubah was in PDP he founded and ran the biggest Presidential campaign structure: Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) which gave Ex President Goodluck Ebelle Jonathan 70% visibility and was also the Deputy DG, Contact and Mobilization during GEJ’s re-election campaign. This a feat which Azubogu who has been a member of PDP for almost a decade isn’t close to achieving till date.

3. While Senator Ifeanyi Ubah presides over 7 local governments as the elected Senator representing Anambra South, Chris Azubogu represents 3 local under Anambra South and remains answerable and surbodunate to Senator Ubah at the National Assembly.

4. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is the National Leader of YPP and already has the Governorship ticket in his pocket, while Chris Azubogu on the other hand has numerous contenders to face to get his party’s ticket. He should focus on clinching his party ticket before launching a smear campaign against Senator Ubah.

5. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah owns a multi billion international games village in Nnewi/Ozubulu which is the first privately owned stadium to be certified by CAF in West Africa. This is a feat Anambra State Government could not achieve in 25 years. Senator Ubah made this possible in less than two years.

6. Senator Ubah has sponsored hundreds of Anambra youths to Countries like UK, Russia, Dubai amd Egypt. Soon, his aides; will be traveling to Havard Kennedy Institute for a legislative studies and policy making program in USA, afterwhich they will be traveling to China for a brief commercial expo forum.

7. Adichie Izuchukwu, Bernard Nwanya, Okonkwo Godspower are all aides of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah who are in the payroll of the National Assembly and have toured several parts of The world and Nigeria with their principal. Can the same be said of Chris Azubogu’s aides?

8. FC Ifeanyi Ubah has consistently remained a force to be reckoned with in the NPFL despite the numerous setbacks that have relegated privately owned clubs like Remo stars, Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC and co, FC Ifeanyi Ubah has remained on top and is currently in third position on the NPFL table.

9. The case between Capital Oil and AMCON has been a subsisting case which has been in court for years. It is important to note that till date, no court of competent jurisdiction has found Capital oil wanting.

A company having operational setbacks for over two cannot pay workers salary when revenue hasn’t been generated for years now.

10. In less than 6months. Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah has been able to bring in the media industry, The Authority FM becoming the first Radio Station in Nnewi Town, a commercial enclave known for its industrial viability. With the commencement of broadcast in Anambra, Authority 91.9FM is the first Radio Station in Nnewi and presently boasts of an expansive coverage as it draws its audience from local communities in Anambra, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Delta, Edo, Kogi, Benue and Ondo states. The establishment of the radio station has offered several employment opportunities and is geared towards engendering socioeconomic development and reducing unemployment in Anambra State.

In a sane clime, youths like Onyedika Anambra would have recused himself from being an attack dog and focus on his pharmaceutical career since Chris Azubogu didn’t consider worthy of appointing him as an aide.

Conclusively, I wish to categorically and sternly warn the Azubogu Media team to desist from launching unnecessary attacks on the personality of Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah. The callous and unwarranted attacks by these enemies of peace and decorum is to say the least, despicable, condemnable and symptomatic of a pathetically disoriented media team.

In their futile attempts to pull Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah down at all costs, lies have become a stock in trade, mischief a major commodity, and serial mendacity a character flaw of their media team.

Social media is only but a tiny fraction that constitutes a little percentage of the electorate. Let us focus on issue based narratives that will help change our polity for good.

A word is enough for the wise!

Still on Afaigboefuna markets stakeholders with Sen Ubah

Afaigboefuna markets stakeholders with Sen Ifeanyi Ubah

Markets stakeholders of Afaigboefuna in Anambra State gathered @ Sen Ifeanyi Ubah's residence

The number one citizen of Anambra South Senatorial District; The Prince of the Senate; Sen Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah hosted matrons and Patrons of Afaigboefuna from the 65 Markets in Anambra State

The Senator representing Anambra South, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Sunday, hosted matrons and Patrons of Afaigboefuna from Anambra Markets wing at his Umuanuka Otolo Nnewi residence.
In his welcoming speech; the senator thanked the August visitors for their unalloyed support towards his political ambition all these years more especially before during and after the just held Senatorial election in Anambra South Senatorial District
He assured them of quality representation at the 9th Senate; and that he is willing and going to do everything humanly possible to speed up the recovery of Igbo economy which is one of his priorities at the Senate
He mentioned some of the bills he has so far presented at 9th Senate and some of the motions he moved and cosponsored as a sign that he meant well for the Igbo nation and its economic recovery
He assured them majority of his constituency projects were captured in the 2O2O budget which will take effect from next year; he reminded his guests that his activities at the floor of the red chamber earned him the name PRINCE OF THE SENATE

Also present at the gathering are the movement's patrons members of Board of Trustees, Stakeholders and Leaders of Markets in Anambra state.
The highlight of the occasion was the questions and answers period; all those that asked very important questions were not only happy but were satisfied with the explanatory answers they got from him

AfaIgboEfuna Movement is a registered grassroot socio-political organisation with 500,000 members in Anambra state.

FLASH: Senator Ifeanyi Ubah through his motion on the floor of the Senate makes case for Tragic Fuel Tanker Fire disaster that recently happened in Onitsha, Anambra state, urge the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to work in conjunction with the Federal Road Safety Cprps (FRSC) to carry out a thorough investigation of the circumstances leading to the accident that led to the fuel tanker fire, with a view to prosecuting anyone found culpable in this preventable fire incident; and accelerate the passage of the Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill 2019.

He also urge the Federal Government to include financial support in the package to the affected persons to enable them restart their businesses, as government promise to assist the victims and affected traders with relief materials...

Also at the Senate today

A Bill to establish Power and Petroleum Safety Institue in Orafite (Est, etc) 2019 (SB. 149) sponsored by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah passes first reading on the Senate floor.

PETROLEUM TANKER ACCIDENT MENACE IN NIGERIA SET TO BE CURTAILED AS MY “PETROLEUM TANKERS SAFETY BILL, 2019 (SB. 145)” PASSES FIRST READING.

Sequel to the increasingly alarming spate of Petroleum Tanker fire incidents in the country, Today, on the floor of the Senate, I sponsored the Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill, 2019 (SB.145) which has successfully passed the First reading.

I also got the express approval of the Senate President to present an urgent motion on the fire incident that occurred at Ochanja market and Omogba residential areas of Onitsha, Anambra on the 16th and 17th of October 2019 after a Petroleum Tanker laden with fuel fell and spilled its content. The tragic fire accident destroyed so many lives, businesses, shops and homes of residents of the area.

Furthermore, I also co-sponsored a motion on the urgent need to monitor the Nigerian flare commercialization programme towards ending Gas flaring by 2020. It is an indisputable fact that Gas flares have been wreaking havoc across oil producing communities since the early 1960s. Gas flaring results in the release of emissions which are harmful to humans, the economy and the environment. The failure of the Government to enforce laws against gas flaring has exposed people living around nearby flare sites to various respiratory disorders, harmed the environment through air pollution, destroyed farmlands, damaged crops and cost the country trillions of Naira in revenues.

It is my expectation that my Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill, 2019 (SB.145) will sail through second reading so as to prevent future occurrences and address this ugly menace that has left so many lives, businesses and properties in unquantifiable ruins.

Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah
Anambra South Senatorial District


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