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Still on Sir Emeka Offor.

Sir Emeka Offor, a blessing to this generation-
Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah

Distinguished Senator (Dr.) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South in the ninth national assembly has described Sir (Dr.) Emeka Offor C. as a blessing to this generation, an institution and as a man of perseverance . Sen. Ubah said this on Saturday, 29th day of June, on the occasion of Dinner Party held in Abuja by the Friends of Sir (Dr.) Emeka Offor FOSE in his honor to mark the conferment of Doctorate Degree in Entrepreneurship (Honoris Causa)by Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State on 10th day of May, 2019.

In his statement, the national leader of Young Progressive Party (YPP) maintained that Sir Emeka Offor, a good man and a community developer has consistently remained a renowned philanthropist whose love for human capital development has brought about positive changes to Nigerians and his immediate environment.

The event which attracted the former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani; former Secretary General of Federation, Baba Gana Kingigbe; Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Muhammadu Buhari, the Executive president of Nigeria, Garba Shehu; former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, former Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime; Prof. Charles Soludo and many other prominent dignitaries was held at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hotel, Abuja.

Ninth Assembly shall work closely with the executive to develop Nigeria - Lawan
....Issues bordering on trade relations and Visa acquisition to improve as Chinese Ambassador visits Senate President, Lawan and other Senators.

Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Wednesday, said that the national assembly under his leadership shall work closely with the Executive Arm to promote the wellbeing of Nigerians. Senator Lawan made this known when he received the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim and his team in his office. According to Senator Lawan, the 9th National Assembly will jointly work with the executive to create a stronger economy for the country. The Senate President further maintained that the national assembly under his leadership shall champion transparency so that Nigerians will always be able to know the activities and other events that happen at the Assembly.

The Senate President also received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr. Zhou Pingjian who came visiting in his office to present a letter of congratulations as well as a gift to the leader of 9th assembly. He also used the visit to assure the National Assembly of the readiness of his country to sustain the existing cordial relationship and cooperation with Nigerians. On issues of application and acquisition of Chinese Visa, the Ambassador maintained that his country is working on a policy that will remedy the Visa challenges. He also assured Nigerians of improved trade and commerce relations. In his response, the Senate President assured the Chinese Ambassador that Nigeria will always cooperate and promote a cordial relationship with China for the betterment of the two countries and that Nigerians will be looking forward to improved Visa solutions, trade and student scholarship
Also visiting are members of Government Secondary School Gashua, Old Boys Association. During their visit, they appealed to the Senate President who is also a member of the association to always put the welfare of Nigerians at heart. In his remarks, Senator Lawan assured them that the legislature under his leadership shall be a National Assembly that works for Nigeria.

All the visitors also congratulated Senator Lawan on his election as the President of ninth Senate. Among those present at the various occasions is the Senator representing Anambra South and National Leader of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Sen. Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.

*"HUSBANDS AND WIVES , STOP WASTING YOUR TIME PRAYING"*

Benson and his wife don't sit next to each other during Church services.

Even when going to Church services, they go in different vehicles; and when they travel in the same car, it is usually a very quiet and uncomfortable ride.

Benson sat at his usual spot in the Church service; the fourth line on the far left row. His wife sat on the center row.

The Pastor took to the podium.

*"Husbands, stop wasting your time praying"* the Pastor began.

The congregants got alarmed. No one expects to hear a pastor saying prayer is a waste of time.

I am not here to discourage you to pray, but to encourage you to pray right.

Husbands, stop wasting your time praying if you are not treating your wives well.

You come to church driving your expensive cars, giving your offerings and tithes, active in Church, some of you are Church leaders; but how are you treating your wife?

You may look good to us Church members, but it is your wife and children that know who you truly are" said the Pastor.

Benson turned to face his wife. She looked at him. Benson could see her eyes.

Her left eye swollen from the blow he gave her last week when she confronted him about his alcoholism, pornography use and mischievous behavior.

People couldn't tell she had a black eye because of the make up she had on, so well done.

The Pastor continued, "People have perfected the art of cover up. Here in Church, so many are hurting but you wouldn't know.

People come here wearing their nice clothes, shiny smiles, they are active in ministry but hurting a lot in their marriage.

"We have become numb and plastic, brushing things under the carpet. But today we shall heal; and shall address those wounds we hide."

The Pastor cleared his throat and continued, "Many of those who are hurting their spouses are using the church to hide.

They think that because they give offering s and tithes, because they make public prayers, because they read the Word or because they hold a Church leadership position that they are right with God. God is also interested in what you do in your marriage and in your family.

The Word says that when you treat your wife badly, it hinders your prayers. Men, you claim to be prayerful?

Hear this, "Your first ministry is your home. Stop trying to blackmail God with your service in Church yet you are mean and hurtful towards your spouse."

Many of the members of the congregation got restless and unsettled.

The Pastor continued, "Many of those who are being hurt by their spouse hide their pain and want to project an image that all is well to validate that they are blessed and in control.

Some of you are active in Church to run away from the pain in your marriages".

The congregation was silent. Some straightening their ties, others fidgeting with their Bibles, adjusting their sitting position.

This pastor was preaching truth and it was uncomfortable.

The Pastor continued, "The husbands are not the only ones guilty here... Wives, don't you know the Bible says when your husband found you he found good virtuous woman and you brought favour?

Then why are you the source of your husband's headache and stress? Have you been so toxic that you have turned your prayerful husband into a prayer-less one?

Do you make him regret marrying you because you bring more complications than he had before marrying you?

How you treat your husband can be a stumbling block in his walk with God or an environment that encourages growth.

Many of you wives married your individual husbands primarily because of their relationship with God, so why are you now destroying their relationship with God instead of celebrating and nurturing it?

Why are you being a burden to your husband emotionally, spiritually, socially, sexually and financially instead of being one who brings favour?"

Benson's wife looked at her husband. Benson looked at her, and she looked away.

The Pastor paused to drink his glass of water.

And he continued, "When I am thirsty, I drink a glass of water.

When your spouse gets thirsty, will you allow God to use you to bless your spouse?

You've been told many sermons that focus on you as an individual, that God will make you prosper as an individual.

I am here to tell you your blessings are tied to people, you are blessed to be a blessing to others. Our God is not an individualistic God.

Your blessing is tied to your marriage, your family. It's not about you; it is about Jesus and Jesus is about love.

What good is it to prosper and be successful when you have no love? It is all vanity.

God cares about your family, how you treat your spouse and children"

Silence. Silence. Silence...

"Yes, we pray. But what kind of prayers does your spouse pray because of you?

When your spouse prays, is it largely to cry to God because of the hurt you bring?

Is it to plead with God to change you from the monster you've become?

Is it to plead for grace to deal with how difficult you are? Or is to give thanks for you?"

Silence. Silence as grave yard

"Are you really prayerful? Do you really value prayer? What is prayer?

Then why is it that many of you find it easy to come to us pastors for us to pray with you as an individual, you find it is easy to pray in public, in a Church service or Bible study, but find it so hard to pray with your spouse?

Isn't that telling of what is going on in your marriage? Don't you know that the more you pray with your spouse the stronger your marriage will be?

But how can you find it easy to pray with a spouse you hurt or who hurts you?"

The Pastor paused and looked at the congregation. Eyes staring at him.

"I challenge you. I challenge you to pray with your spouse and to treat your spouse well. You must save your home, your marriage, your love!

Husbands, you are the head of the home. I challenge you to stand up and go to where your wife is and pray with her as a start of a more prayerful chapter in your marriage.

Don't do it because I asked you to but because you want to. Your choice"

One by one, the husbands present stood up.

Benson stood up too.

Benson walked to where his wife was.

The face of Benson's wife overwhelmed with love, she looked on as her husband walked to her.

She almost stood up but he gave hand gestures at her to stay seated.

Benson reached where she sat. Their eyes met.

Benson knelt down. He stared at her then kissed her swollen left eye.

"I am sorry" he said.

"Can I pray with you?" He asked.

She got up from her seat and knelt down too.

There, on the floor as the Church service was still ongoing, husbands prayed with their wives.

Benson prayed kneeling with his wife.

They prayed for forgiveness, for thanksgiving, for love, for renewal, for peace, for direction; for their marriage.

Marriages were healed.

If You have been blessed by this message please share. You might just be saving a marriage at the verge of being broken.

Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah in Egypt for the greatest football fiesta in Africa, AFCON 2019.

Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah in Egypt for the greatest football fiesta in Africa, AFCON 2019.

The Senator representing Anambra South and the national leader of Young Progressives Party (YPP), Sen. (Dr.) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah was among the dignitaries at the 20,000 capacity Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt, where The "Super Eagles" of Nigeria defeated The "Swallows In Battle" of Burundi in the first match of Group B, in the on going African Nations Cup football tournament, AFCON 2019.

Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah is in Egypt for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in his capacity as AFCON Organizing Committee Member. Recall that Sen. Ubah who is also the biggest football investor in Nigeria was also in Russia during the 2018 World Cup football tournament, as one of the FIFA'S special guest for the 2018 World Cup Fiesta with other world football stakeholders and investors.

Also, recall that during the 2019 Anambra South Senatorial campaign, Senator Ubah assured the people that if elected, he will sponsor quality bills that will efficiently and effectively harness potentials and opportunities that abound in the nation's sports industry, especially in the Football subsector, in order to provide Nigeria's economy the platform to reap the bountiful benefits.

He in company of the President of Nigerian football federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick, ex-internationals like Kanu Papilo Nwankwo, Austine JJ Okocha, Daniel the Bull Amokachi and others had some encouraging pep talk with the nigerian super eagles players inside their dressing g room during the halftime break. And one won't be wrong by saying that their halftime pep talk with the players yielded a good result, because they won the match after that.

Super Eagles of Nigeria's next match will be on 26th June, 2019, against The "Syli
Nationale Stars" of Guinea. A win in that match, will automatically qualify the Nigerian Super Eagles for quarter finals stage of the competition.

Go Super Eagles!

Go Nigeria!

FULL TEXT OF SEN. IFEANYI UBAH'S MESSAGE TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, SUPPORTERS AND WELL WISHERS.

I am deeply overwhelmed by the tremendous expression of love displayed by my family members, supporters, friends and well wishers on the occasion of my inauguration into the Ninth Senate. It was indeed a remarkably special moment for me as your support and goodwill gestures added in no little measure yet another memorable chapter to my life.

Your esteemed presence and contributions made the entire day undoubtedly momentous in every respect; from the various degrees of support and goodwill messages, down to the gifts. The relentless effort put in for me by each and every one of you made my inauguration as the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District unforgettable.

With immense gratitude and all sense of humility, this is my own unique way of saying thank you all so much for being such a great part of this new chapter. My appreciation is but a simple drop in the ocean compared to what you have done and how special I feel. I am humbled by your staunch exhibition of love, faith and steadfastness which is an acknowledgement of the belief and confidence you have in me.

This period marks a new phase in my life as I have officially launched my journey into the Nigerian Parliament, and today I reaffirm all my promises to you. We attained this victory together, and together we shall also attain the unprecedented heights we desire.

On my honour, *I wish to reassure you all of my continual commitment to the noble path of growth, human capital development and progress* as I promise not to disappoint your patience, trust and commitment to my vision. To anyone who was dissatisfied by the densely populated atmosphere, please accept my sincere apologies as the overwhelming turn out of guests was beyond my initial guest arrangement and plan.

The task of building a better society which lies ahead of us is not an easy one, neither is it impossible. *I look forward to exploring, rubbing minds and discussing innovative legislative ideas/ approaches with my constituents,* well wishers and supporters on how we can advance the fortunes of Anambra South and reclaim the economic stake of the Igbo Nation in the Nigerian polity.

May God strengthen our collective endeavours with wisdom, creativity and strength of purpose.

God bless you all!

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

God has set for ndi Anambra state an open door which no man can close.

Anambra 2021 Begins...

When Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah left APGA to YPP last year October, to vie for Anambra south senatorial election, many said it was an impossible task.

The naysayers argued that anyone contesting election on any platform other than APGA, PDP and to a smaller proportion APC will not win in Anambra state.

While these doubts were going on, a friend called me and said, ''I like your man Ifeanyi Ubah but he won't win the senate election." When I asked why he hastily concluded that Ifeanyi Ubah would not win, he asked me this question, "Eneh, APGA's logo is 'okuku', APC's logo is 'azizi', PDP is umbrella, so what's the logo of YPP? How will voters especially those women in the villages know the logo?"

In an attempt to clear his doubts, I told him that before the election that the canvassers would ensure the identity of YPP logo which is an 'open door' is simplified.

And the naysayers continued...

When I joined the campaign team of Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah for senate Anambra south senatorial election after the 'ekperima' plot to stop him at APGA, some funny characters went to Ubah and told him that, whoever Eneh supports do not win election.

But Ubah being a man of faith rebuffed them. When I spoke with him on phone, Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah said, "Eneh they said you don't win election, but we shall win this, I assure you we will win, I will win Anambra south senatorial election with YPP."

And to the Glory of God, YPP did not only win the Anambra south senatorial election, it was a landslide. When those who claimed to be political professors moved to the collation centre to rig the election, Almighty God intervened and stopped them. When the Returning Officer did a mysterious U-turn and declared the result inconclusive owing to a frivolous petition by the candidate of PDP, the same God who said the Uga family business is over and opened the doors of ndi Anambra south through YPP arrested the situation.

As a Senator-Elect, Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah identified with senator Ahmed Lawan and endorsed him to run for senate president. Again, the naysayers doubted his choice of Lawan.

When the Igbo traders at the Lagos trader fair complex were served with revocation notice of their concession agreement, Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah who was at Lagos with Senate President, Lawan and other senators quickly organised a meeting with the leadership of the trade fair. Today, that concession misunderstanding has been put to a hold - that's the YPP open door to Ndigbo.

AIF Media predicated that Lawan would emerge senate president, the same way This Forum, predicted and appealed to all youths and women to join all YPP support groups that Ubah would win February 23 Anambra south senatorial election.

With the political manual of Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, on June 11, 2019 senator Ahmed Lawan was elected the Senate President.

As the Anambra state 2021 governorship election draws closer, it is not APGA, it is not PDP...

...A new party is coming - God has opened a new door for ndigbo.

Eneh Victor Chigozie
Head, AIF Media.

People from all works of life attended Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Utah's inaugural dinner on 11th June 2019 @ Edmunds multipopurpose events centre, wuse 2 Abuja. Among the dignitaries that graced the dinner were,
His excellency, senator Dr Chris Ngige the minister of labour and productivity.

Dr Ken Nnamani the former Senate President.

Chief Obinna Chidoka the former minister of aviation.

Chief Dr Cletus Ibeto Chairman Ibeto group.

Chief Obi Nnajiofor, Ozo Ochinanwata of Awka.

The clergymen, presidents of town unions and the traditional rulers.

Also in attendance were members of the diplomatic corp, captains of industries and other numerous sons and daughters from Igbo nation, and beyond.

The entire NWC and Anambra state Exco of the young but great party that produced the Senator, Young Progressives Party YPP led by its National chairman.

Members of Afaigboefuna from all their branches worldwide led by Acobarry Chukwuma a UK based Nnewi son.

Ifeanyi Ubah solidarity movement, (IUSM) led by Mike Okechukwu, Akaeze igbakwu.

Active voters for Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, led by Hon Mrs Ngozi Ubah.

The twelve apostles led by Ogbuefi Ugo Dan.

Ndigwe sports club worldwide led Lazarus Egwela Baba Leo.

Grassroots initiative group, (A prayer group for SEN. DPIU) led Evangelist Joel Ani and Pastor Ifeanyi Okonkwo.

DPIU MEDIA TEAM led by Amb Adichie Izuchukwu, (SSA MEDIA to SEN. DPIU)

Ifeanyi Ubah campaign organization, (IFUCO) led by Hon Sir Onyebuchi Uzor KSC Ajelenje Igbo.
and host of others.

WATCH PART ONE OF THE VIDEO CLIPS BELOW:-





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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaNVv7dNSQI

Ifeanyi Ubah reassures Anambra South of his zeal to revitalize the District’s economy as he assumes office as a Senator

The Senator Representing Anambra South at the upper chamber Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Tuesday, reaffirms his commitment towards advancing the economy of his people through quality representation. The Senator made this known immediately after taking his Oath of office at the Senate Chambers of the National Assembly. According to Dr. Ubah, improving the wellbeing of the people has been his priority and he will consolidate that through his legislative activities. Dr. Ubah further reassured ndị Anambra South that in addition of sponsoring quality Bills that will improve their welfare, he will also use his office to attract quality projects to the Senatorial District.

The Inauguration which was well attended was followed by a colorful reception in honour of the new Anambra South Senator at Edmunds multipurpose event centre, Dabras Hotel Wuse 2 Abuja.

By the grace of God, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah will give his people the representation that they deserve. He will uphold truth and promote justice in his legislative activities.

To God be the glory.

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All roads lead to Abuja as Ninth Senate countdown Continues



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Ifeanyi Ubah emerges YPP National Leader, urges party to promote internal democracy, shun corruption

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) on Saturday, conferred its prestigious honour of National Leader on the party’s only Senator-Elect, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah. The event which took place at Sandralia Hotel, Jabi, Abuja also marked the party’s second birthday. Addressing the event participants on the theme, “Political Evolution in Nigeria; YPP Generation Next”, the party’s national chairman Bishop Amakiri congratulated Dr. Ubah on his victory in the just concluded 2019 Anambra South Senatorial district election. He further advised the Party members to sustain the party's ideology and agenda. He also urged them to put in more efforts towards repositioning the party at all Wards ahead of future elections.

In his remarks, Dr. Ubah who also received an Outstanding Membership Award from the party maintained that nothing gives him joy than serving Nigeria on the party's platform. Speaking further on the usefulness of the party to Nigeria as an emerging third force, the Senator-Elect said that the country needs the party more than ever now and that the party should always endeavor to make Nigeria proud by championing and sustaining internal democracy as well as discouraging all forms of corruption and nepotism in its activities. Dr. Ubah also charged the party members and supporters at all levels to remain focused and steadfast in promoting its ideology.

Dr. Ubah and other Senators-Elect as well as Members-Elect of the House of Representatives shall be sworn in on Tuesday, 11th June 2019.

Read the full text of Dr. Ubah's remarks as published on his official Facebook page below:

Today, the National Executive Committee(NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC) of my great party; the Young Progressives Party (YPP) officially conferred on me with honour, the position of "National Party Leader".

As the pioneer Senator of our party, nothing gives me greater joy than the opportunity to serve the party and our great country, Nigeria. I wish to state in unambiguous terms that I am deeply humbled by this honour as well as the unflinching trust reposed on me, and with the deepest sense of humility, I wholeheartedly accept this responsibility with profound gratitude.

Given our formidable antecedents as a party with an unblemished record and principle of participatory democracy that lays emphasis on the welfare of the people, social justice and equal opportunities for all citizens, I believe that there is no better time than now to build and consolidate on our party’s core values, vision and mission.

As an emerging third force, Nigeria needs the Young Progressives Party now more than ever. Fact! Therefore, we must seek to entrench solid pillars of internal democracy that will not succumb to nepotism, injustice, insincerity and corruption. The time is ripe, the hour has come and we are ready. We must forge ahead! We must take action! We must build!

Conclusively, I charge our members and supporters at all levels of our structure to remain focused and steadfast to the course and cause of our great party. Once again, I thank you all and promise to creditably justify the confidence reposed on me.

May God in his infinite mercy crown our efforts with resounding success as we gallantly embark on the journey of repositioning our dear party for greater heights with the hope of a better Nigeria.

Long live the Young Progressives Party!

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

It has really pleased God to bless the Igbo nation with a replica of Ikemba in Dr Ifeanyi Ubah.
One of the dreams of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Ezeigbo gburugburu, of having his replica among the policy makers of this country, have been fulfilled by Ndi Anambra South senatorial zone, the very day ,they collectively agreed to send Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah to the 9th Senate. Hence the saying that "EZEIGBO GBURUGBURU LIVES ON". They share the same passion and have the same vision for Igbo nation. But this time around, Dr Ubah will continue the struggle, starting with the recovery of Igbo economy agenda through lobbying, negotiation, dialogue, caucusing and diplomacy.
God is truly faithful to the Igbo nation, because after every ELIJAH, there must be an ELISHA.

Never underestimate the effective powers of the media in any electoral process. And we are strong believers in Thanksgiving, because givers never lack.

The lines of ndi Anambra South senatorial zone and the entire south east has fallen in pleasant places because of this singular act of sending Dr Ifeanyi Ubah to the 9th Senate.





https://www.facebook.com/1159989311/posts/10219530489510424/?app=fbl

ENDING DR PATRICK IFEANYI UBAH TO THE SENATE IS A GOOD DECISION

SENDING DR PATRICK IFEANYI UBAH TO THE SENATE IS A GOOD DECISION.

Ndi Anambra South senatorial zone had an encounter with the truth, and the truth set them free, and they vowed never to be prisoners of their past again, because it was just mistakes and not life sentence, hence the collective decisions of all and sundry, including the aged, the church, the traditional institutions and students, to send Dr Ifeanyi Ubah to the 9th Senate.

Six more days to go my dear people of Anambra South senatorial zone, yes six more days. Starting from the 12th of this month, June 2019, the good people of Anambra South senatorial zone will truly realize that they have made a wise and the best decision by sending Dr Ifeanyi Ubah to the 9th Senate.

As the count down continues, and with our eyes always on the ball, we mustn't forget that one of the main reason why ndi Anambra South senatorial zone sent Dr Ifeanyi Ubah to the 9th Senate, is for him to remind the executive arm of the need for government to provide basic amenities to the people, to sponsor quality bills that will draw the attention of government to the people, and to use his position to attract laudable projects to various parts of the Anambra South in particular and the entire south east in general. Ofolu izu abua, (I mean eight market days), ka the master of "OME NKEA NA NKEA" bido ife oma anya ya.

@adadike, he was, he is, and he will always be the man with a heart of gold.

@hisgrace090, God bless you abundantly for standing up for the truth. Don't relent, keep saying the truth always.

Nine days to go, and the good people of Anambra South senatorial zone and the Anambra State in general will start seeing, experiencing and believe through his performances and actions at the 9th Senate, that Dr Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah has no misplaced aristocratic airs, that he does not live in an artificial bubble of privilege that isolates him from the common folks, and that he understands the tears and joys of the disposed.

THE BIBLICAL SAYING OF, "I WILL BLESS YOU, SO THAT YOU WILL BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS", seems to be a mirage to the ancient city and good people of OKIJA in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State, because one of their own has been using his God given blessings to oppress and suppress the entire community.


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

Newi Football Community Celebrates Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah In A Grand Style

Nnewi football community celebrates Dr Ifeanyi Ubah

ALL FOR DR PATRICK IFEANYI UBAH

NNEWI FOOTBALL COMMUNITY CELEBRATE DR IFEANYI UBAH

NNEWI FOOTBALL COMMUNITY CELEBRATES THE VICTORY OF ANAMBRA SOUTH SENATOR ELECT, DR PATRICK IFEANYI UBAH IN A GRAND STYLE:

NNEWI FOOTBALL COMMUNITY CELEBRATES THE VICTORY OF ANAMBRA SOUTH SENATOR ELECT, DR PATRICK IFEANYI UBAH IN A GRAND STYLE:

All the major football clubs in Nnewi today gathered at the Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium for Dr Ifeanyi Ubah's senatorial victory football competition. The football competition was organized by a committee which has JJ Igwe, the team manager of FC Ifeanyiubah as its Chairman, with Hon Uchenna Bush Ezechukwu, Chimezie Nwagwu and Bona Ogbonna as members.
Six selected teams took part in the competition, namely, SSK 1 FC, led by Chimezie Nwagwu Akpuike, SSB FC, led by Chief Stephen Okonkwo Onwa, NNEWI ELDERS FC, led by Nnamdi Ofordum Amuluonye, SSK 2 FC, led by Dopa Uche, NDIGWE FC, led by Lazarus Egwela Babaleo & TEAM ONE FC led Chigozie Ozoemena Adawo.
The results of first round matches are as follows: SSK 1 FC 2-0 NDIGWE FC. NNEWI ELDERS FC 2-1 SSB FC. SSK 2 FC 1-0 TEAM ONE FC. Fortunately for SSB FC, they qualified for the semi finals as the best losers. In the semi finals matches, SSK 1 FC eliminated NNEWI ELDERS FC 4-2, in a penalty shootout after the full time ended in a goalless draw, while SSB FC eliminated SSK 2 FC 1-0. The final match was between SSK 1 FC and SSB FC, and at the end of the full time, SSB FC emerged the CHAMPION after defeating SSK 1 FC with a lone goal.
The highlights of the competition was the entrance of the coaches and management of AKWA UNITED FC from UYO, FC Ifeanyiubah's opponent in tomorrow's NPFL match at the Stadium, led by a football veteran Paul Bassey, the Club's Chairman and coach Raphael Everton (Former coach of FC Ifeanyiubah) and his father, and the presentation of appearance fees to all the participating clubs by the sole sponsor of the competition, Chief Kenneth Mmaduakor, Ichie Chukwumeeucheya 1 of Azia kingdom, the M/D K C Group of companies, the President General Azia Improvement Union.
Stake holders in Nnewi football both old and new graced the competition. Among them are, Chukwuma Ubah, the chairman of FC Ifeanyiubah, Onwa Nnewi, the chairman Nnewi North football federation, Rev Frs Nonso, Olua, Cajetan & Isaiah, members of Nnewi North referees society, etc. They unanimously thanked and praised God for the landslide victory He gave to Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah in the just concluded Anambra South senatorial election, they also begged God to grant Dr Ubah the enabling Grace and Wisdom to represent the Senatorial zone well at the 9th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


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

We prayed before the election and God answered our prayers, now that the legal battles has began, we are not resting on our oar, rather we have changed the prayer point. We are full of hopes and confidence that the same God that did it before, will do it again and again, because He has not changed, and He will never change. He assured us in EXODUS 14:13-14, PSALM 125:1-2, PSALM 2:1-9, 1SAM 7:8-10, ISAIAH 54:17, GOD SAID IT AND WE BELIEVE IT, THAT SETTLES IT. Our slogan has always been, "If their name is not God, they don't have the final say".


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CLOSING REMARKS BY H.E. PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AT THE VALEDICTORY SESSION FOR MEMBERS OF THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (2015 – 2019) AT THE STATE HOUSE COUNCIL CHAMBER ON 22ND MAY, 2019.

Today’s Federal Executive Council meeting is the last time we will meet as a cabinet before the commencement of the second and final term of this Administration.
2. Our first meeting in this chamber was in November 2015. Over the past three and a half years, we worked together to deliver our campaign promises. I strongly believe that it is this team work that led to the successes recorded during our first term.
3. Some of our colleagues, with whom we started this journey, unfortunately are not here to join us in celebrating our successes.
4. Specifically, I must recognise our late brother, James Ocholi SAN who passed away in a fearful motor accident with his wife, Blessing and son, Joshua only four months after being sworn in as a Minister.
5. I want us to all put him, and indeed his family, in our memory. He was a true patriot committed to our CHANGE agenda.
6. I also acknowledge the contributions of other Council members who resigned before the completion of our tenure to pursue other opportunities.
7. You will recall that when we started this journey, our country was facing numerous challenges.
8. We inherited a broken economy which eventually went into recession in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2016. The situation was further compounded by insecurity and massive corruption.
9. Many would have given up. Indeed, many outside commentators said our situation was well nigh hopeless. However, we all came together and pushed forward to deliver our campaign promise to rescue our country from its parlous state.
10. Although we all had a common vision, we frequently had heated debates in this room on the best way to achieve our goals. These differing views are what made the decisions we took all the more rational.
11. It is this quality that made me retain my cabinet for the full term. Each of you in this room has a unique skill and strength. We are a reflection of the Nigeria we aspire to achieve. A diverse but tolerant nation where no one is silenced and where every opinion should be heard and considered.
12. I want you all to leave this meeting proud to have served your nation to the best of your ability.
13. You should be proud to have been part of the Government that liberated the local governments previously under Boko Haram rule.
14. You should be proud to have contributed to our food security and economic diversification agenda which led to the revival of our rural agrarian economy
15. You should be proud to have been part of the team that developed the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan which led Nigeria exiting its worst recession in decades.
16. You should be proud to have introduced the social investment program that enhanced livelihoods of millions of Nigerians.
17. You should be proud to have participated in settling outstanding pensions of many senior citizens abandoned by previous governments while supporting state governments to meet their salary arrears.
18. And of course, you should all be proud to have overseen the most ambitious road, rail and airport rehabilitation programs in the history of our country.
19. I want to put on record, that your achievements in the last three and a half hears has guaranteed your position in the history books of this nation. You have certainly built the foundations for an improved economy and a more purposeful government.
20. Although today is our last council meeting, I expect all of you to continue working until Tuesday, 28th May 2019 when you will officially hand over your schedules to your respective Permanent Secretaries. Your handing over letters should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
21. I want to conclude by thanking all of you for agreeing to serve our nation during these difficult times. I want to use this opportunity to recognise the silent partners to this cabinet, your spouses, families and friends, who supported you through these years.
22. I wish you the very best of luck and pray for your successes, for dear families and our for country in the years ahead.
Thank you and God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

from Unizik Awka