Having succeeded with the 2019 Nigeria @59 National Day Awards in Singapore, Trade Nigeria has decided to bring the event home in 2020.

The event which is designed to celebrate Nigerians who have distinguished themselves across all works of life, will have 6000 people honoured in 60 categories, according the Chief Executive Office of Trade Nigeria, Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George.

“The vision is to Market Nigeria at 60 through encouraging education; supporting cross-cultural exchange and inspiring excellence among the people” , adding that “The programme will carefully select and recognize notable personalities from across Nigeria, who have distinguished themselves in meritorious and selfless service to the nation from 1960 to 2020”

Hon. Buchi George said the event will inspire more Nation building activities in line the with the Federal Government’s quest for quick economic recovery and sustainability in the country.

Nigeria @60 National Day Awards 2020 will also hold alongside Nigeria Economic Forum in FCT Abuja making up part of the 60-day programme designed to celebrate Nigeria’s 6oth Independence in grand style. The celebration is proposed to start from Tuesday September 1, 2020 to Saturday October 31, 2020.

With the members the Office of The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Abuja in attendant at the Singaporean edition of the event in 2019, Trade Nigeria is seeking the same partnership and endorsement to achieve the goals of the event especially where it concerns celebrating Nigeria at 60.

“We have picked Wednesday, September 30, 2020 for the event and so far we are working hard on every necessary partnerships and endorsements needed to make it happen”

“We have a great team who knows where to look when selecting people for the awards and the process has already begun and we can’t wait for that day to come”, he said.

Development partners to the event include Federal Government through its agencies as well as state governments and other private institutions.

Trade Nigeria is a registered Nigerian Organization that Promotes Local and International Trade; facilitates foreign direct investment and research in the areas of business development, investment policy and trade promotions.

Globe Chamber of Commerce which is established for the promotion and development of both local and international trade and investments has revealed that 2020 will be more of building and consolidation what they have previously put on ground.

With the organization championing joint trade between Nigeria, Asian and European countries, they believe that their previous achievements will be consolidated on to ensure that trade and investment between Nigeria and other nations of the world will be done with ease.

Speaking in Abuja, Nigeria, the President of Globe Chamber of Commerce, Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George said; “2019 was eventful with events like Nigeria – Asia Business Forum, Nigeria - Turkey Joint Trade Mission and others and we look forward to consolidating on the relationships we have created with these events”

“Amongst these things, we are also looking at expanding to more countries in Africa, Europe and Asia where we have our bases and we’re also moving to other continents to ensure we promote Nigeria and Africa as a wonderful destination for business”, he said.

Hon. Buchi George appreciated the various Ministries and government and nongovernmental agencies they worked with in 2019, adding that more will still have to be done in 2020.

“We appreciate our partners in both Nigeria and beyond and we look forward to doing more with them”, Buchi George said in gratitude, adding that his organization will do more with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment; Federal Ministry of Foreign affairs; Office of The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and other Nigerian based and International agencies to achieve a functional relationship that will boost both local and international trade between Nigeria, Africa and other countries.

“It is often a difficult task, but we have signed up to make the world see the endless potentials of Africa, especially Nigeria in global trade.”

“Globe Chamber of Commerce will through research, promote and develop the best ways for Nigeria and other African countries to do business with the rest of the world” he concluded.

Grab & Ride a Transportation, Logistic and Payment Solution Company has been unveil in Nigeria.

The band which is a subsidiary of FOW Company, a multinational establishment with investments in media, real estate, entertainment, trade/investment and other sectors, was unveiled in Abuja Nigeria, with the promise that it will transform the Transportation, Logistic and Payment Solution sector.

According to Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George, the President/Chief Executive Officer of FOW World, Grab & Ride will provide exceptional services to clients

“We have seen what the industry looks like and we are making substantial and exceptional investments in key areas to make our brand stand out”, Hon. Buchi said in Abuja, Nigeria.

He further stated that he understands the business of Transportation and Logistics is built ontrust over time, adding that they have machineries in place to ensure that their first set of clients will be leaving testimonies behind.

“It’s a new brand and so we have both local and international partners whom we are working with to see that everything is in place at the right time, to enable us lunch with a fully functional system”

“Aside our rides, we will also make it possible for people to flexibly send and receive packages across the country and beyond, this also includes money via a payment solution that will be making life easier for Nigerians as we gradually move into a cashless economy”, he added.

Grab & Ride according to Hon. Buchi George will be launched officially by March 2020 with fully functional and user friendly website and mobile application.

A new dual membership professional body, Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM), has emerged to serve the increasing need for additional professional qualifications in Nigeria and beyond.

IBAKM which is duly established under the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria with the approval of the Federal Ministry of Education has the mandate to train, examine and certify qualified candidates as Business Administrators and Knowledge Managers.

The Institute is the brainchild of Moanglobal Professionals Group which comprises of a team of multidisciplined consultants with consulting experience spanning over ten decades and strategic partnership with Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB).

According to the Registrar/CEO, Dr Monday Anyairo, IBAKM is a global professional body offering dual memberships and innovative multiple certifications in the broad field of Business Administration, Knowledge Management and related disciplines.

“The Institute is saddled with the task of promoting, advancing, championing and regulating the art and science of Business Administration and Knowledge Management in all its aspects and ramifications and to conduct training with a view of developing human capital in the same field as well as related subjects, courses and disciplines and to issue certificates of proficiency”

“The Institute’s membership qualifications and certifications are carefully designed to accommodate everyone desirous of developing a professional career as a Business Administrator and Knowledge Manager irrespective of their course of study or educational qualification” Dr. Anyairo, a renowned chartered management practitioner, business consultant and strategist said.

He further revealed that IBAKM certifications gives its members the required innovative skills and edge for competence, adding that with IBAKM certified professionals, organizations and Nations are assured of sound management of all available resources towards optimal growth and sustainability at all times.

The Institute have administrative/contact offices in Lagos, Imo, Benin Republic and the United Kingdom and currently expanding to other major cities in Nigeria and the world at large. It is the first approved dual membership professional body in Nigeria, first approved Business Administration professional body as well as the first and only Knowledge Management professional Institute in Nigeria offering innovative industry based multiple global certifications.

Nigeria based International trade and Investment promoters, Trade Nigeria has kicked off for the year with a list of events that will change how Nigeria and other countries do business.

Unveiling plans for Africa – Asia Export Conference 2020 billed for Shanghai China in April, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George, said there are more lined up for the year even before and after April.

“This big because we are working with African Union AU and the Chines government, knowing how much they contribute to global trade these days. If we can make things easier and more accessible on both ends, it will be very easy for both finished goods and raw materials to go either ways with little or no stress this year and beyond”

“Asia and Africa are more of the emerging worlds today and we need to take advantage of the massive hunger for trade and infrastructural development across these continents. Several African countries are involved, including Nigeria, because we have come to understand that events like this create the needed platforms, not only between nations, but between organizations who need them, so they can directly plan and implement their trade and investment strategies” he said.

The event is powered by Trade Nigeria and Biz Africa Shanghai in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment; Trade and Investment and other government agencies. Africa – Asia Export Conference 2020 has been scheduled to hold from April 25 to 30, 2020 in Shanghai China.

Speaking further, Hon. Buchi George revealed that in another move to solidify trade between Nigeria and the entire Asian Continent, Trade Nigeria is also working in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment; Trade and Investment and Department of Federal Ministry of Foreign affairs, Nigeria Embassy in Korea and Korea embassy in Nigeria to establish Nigeria - Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the Nigeria – Korea Economic Forum billed for February 24 to 29 2020.

“The Korea event is part of the Nigeria – Asia Business and Economic Forum, which will also take place in China, Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan”

“we’re looking forward to a mega outing that will showcase what Nigeria is made of, with the likes of Nigerian business moguls, Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu as speakers at the event, as well as an icing performance from our own afro-pop diva, Tiwa Savage” he concluded.

To ensure the trade relationship between Nigeria and the Republic of South Korea is sustained, Trade Nigeria has revealed that Nigeria – Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be opened in Seoul during the Nigeria – Korea Economic Forum in 2020.

The move according to the Trade Nigeria CEO is championed in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment; Trade and Investment department of Federal Ministry of Foreign affairs, Nigeria Embassy in Korea and Korea embassy in Nigeria.

Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George revealed that setting up Nigeria - Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul, will be a permanent legacy for both countries and also reflect the confidence both nations have on each other in the area of trade and investment especially.

“This will be a permanent legacy for Nigeria and South Korea”, he said, adding that, “it will create a platform that will be charged with fashioning out the best ways to boost trade and investment between Nigeria and Korea and this will be done through properly conducted researches”

The unveiling of the Nigeria - Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the Nigeria - Korea Economic Forum scheduled to hold from January 20 to 25 2020 will also witness speeches from three Nigerian business moguls, Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu as well as a star performance by afro-pop diva, Tiwa Savage during a Commerce meet Culture Exchange and business dinner at the event.

Nigeria - Korea Economic Forum is part of the Nigeria – Asia Business and Economic Forum with more coming up in other countries in 2020. Proposed dates are: China – February 17 to 28, 2020; Japan – April 23 to 30, 2020; Vietnam - June 25 – 30, 2020 and Taiwan – July 26 to 29, 2020.

Trade Nigeria has revealed that it will be partnering Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment; Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs alongside Nigeria High Commission In Australia to mark Nigeria’s 2020 Independence Day Celebration with Nigeria Australia Economic forum and Nigeria at 60 National Day Celebration and Business Awards.

The event which will be part of the Nigeria - Australia Joint Trade Mission and Business Delegation of Industries, Investment and Commerce to Australia, according to the Chief Executive Officer of Trade Nigeria, Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George, will also celebrate key players in the history of trading between Nigeria and Australia.

“This is just the kind of things we want; taking Nigeria out there to the world and also appreciate everyone who has been playing at the background of trade between Nigeria and Australia”

“Nigeria and Australia have enjoyed an amazing trade relationship and we want to make it better with this event by taking what we have to them and also seeing how they can bring what they have to us. Planning has begun and we have about 10 months ahead of us to make it happen going by the pragmatic nature of our partner Ministries and agencies”, Buchi George said.

Modules for the event as revealed by Trade Nigeria include: Business and Multilateral Trade; Bilateral /B2B/B2C Meetings; Foreign Direct Investment Policy; Export Promotion and Processing; Business Enterprise and Rural Economic Development, Business & Investment Forum, Build Own Operate and Transfer Exhibition; Multilateral Trade Talk and International Business Agreement as well as Trade Exhibition and Expo; Business Dinner, Factors, Manufacturing Company and Infrastructural Development


Nigeria - Australia Economic Forum 2020 is three-day event, billed to kick off a day after Nigeria’s Independence Day Celebration at Australia It holds from October 2 to 5 2020 at Australia.

In the wake of pop-culture, people of Owerri, Imo State will on Friday, December 27, 2019 be reminded of what entertainment used to be for them at the Owerri Cultural Music and Comedy Fiesta.

The event which is put up by African Nextpro is aimed at reigniting the fun cultural music culture of Owerri people and also take them back to memory lane on what music and comedy used to be before the advent of pop-culture.

According to Chris Talker, the Brand/Event Manger of African Nextpro, Owerri Cultural Music and Comedy Fiesta is an intergenerational music journey, where one would have to enjoy performances from lagends of the old and new generations of cultural music in Igbo land.

“We have put up the best you can ever think of in cultural music and comedy if you put Imo State under the rather”, Chris Talker said, while naming music lagend Bright Chimezie, Shama Melody, Sarowiwa, One One B and ND Arabanko as some of the performing artistes for the event.

Other comedians and musicians billed to perform at the list of the event include Papa Pee, Shark2Six, Uche & Ajisiogu Warrior (Oriental Brothers), Lafin Gas, Egbe Igwe Apama and 2 Can Talk. Event hosts are Ozisa FM’S Nonso Nkwa and Hot FM’s Ice Candy, leaving the wheels of steel in the hands of DJ G-Icon.

Tickets for the event are available for Regular N2,000; VIP N5,000; Table For Five N25,000; VVIP N50,000 and are available at Old English Bar & Grills; Star Arrival Hotels; Everyday Supermarket; Country Style Chicken (Owerri Mall) and Emporium Bestway.

Owerri Cultural Music and Comedy Fiesta will be kicking off with redcarpet hosted by duo of Jaycee and Princessa of Reach FM and Hot FM Owerri respectively by 5:00PM at Ahiajoku Center (Former Imo Trade and Investment Center), New Owerri, Imo State. Hot lines are 08100000757, 08030983484, 08067845166, 08067923842

Trade Nigeria has revealed that Nigerian top business owners like Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu will be speakers at the Nigeria - Korea Economic Forum scheduled for December 2019.

They also revealed that the event previously scheduled for December 5 to 12, 2019, will now be taking place from December 20 to 25, 2019, adding that the change of date is to ensure that the goals of the event are achieved.

The Chief Executive Officer of Trade Nigeria, Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George said the change was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo to put more things in place for “the movement that will drive more investment to the country”

Buchi George said, “The change of date has made the event bigger and better. We are really sorry for the inconveniences this would cause, we believe it is all for the best.

“We now have Africa’s foremost investors of Nigerian extraction Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu and Femi Otedola as speakers at the event and this will simply speak of the quality we are looking at and we really appreciate every great efforts made by the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment; Office of The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Abuja and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)”

“It has been a long journey and we hope to bring something back home for the country at the end of the day”

Nigeria - Korea Economic Forum is geared at boosting trade relationship between both countries, it is part of the Nigeria – Asia Business and Economic Forum with more coming up in 2020 in other countries.

Other parts of the Nigeria – Asia Business and Economic Forum will be in China – February 17 to 28, 2020; Japan – April 23 to 30, 2020; Vietnam - June 25 – 30, 2020 and Taiwan – July 26 to 29, 2020.

The Chief Executive Officer of Trade Nigeria, Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George has revealed that with the programmes lined up for 2020, his organization will get better in service delivery and human capital development.

Hon. Buchi George who spoke to Newsmen in Abuja Nigeria as the year is winding up, said 2019 has been and eventful year for them and as much as the year is yet to end, he is very optimistic that 2020 will be loaded with more activities.

He revealed that as a progressive organization, they will be taking resolutions that will see them wok at the level where they can create world-class ideas that will yield the appropriate results, adding that it is a process they have been in and he happy with what his team have done so far.

“We started from nowhere, and now, we want to create a world-class trade organization with exceptional service delivery approach. We keep getting better with each project and we know that it will surely put us there on the map”

“We’re also working on human capital development, and this is one way we want to give back to the economy to the grassroots, while also ensuring that at the top, world-class investors are attracted to the country through the international trade relationships created by our Joint Trade Missions with countries of other continents have created”

Trade Nigeria recently announced ‘Her Trade Supports Programme’, which will empower rural market women across the country with a budget of 37 Million Naira. The programme will be unveiled in December 2019, while the rest of its implementation will be in 2020.

From December 5 to 12, 2019 Trade Nigeria alongside Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment and The Presidency, Office of The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Abuja will be having the Nigeria - Korea Economic Forum in Republic of South Korea.

Alongside ‘Her Trade Supports Programme’, Trade Nigeria will be having an eventful 2020 with Nigeria – Asia Business and Economic Forum scheduled revealed as follows: China – February 17 to 28, 2020; Japan – April 23 to 30, 2020; Vietnam - June 25 – 30, 2020 and Taiwan – July 26 to 29, 2020.

2020 will also witness African – Asia Export Conference and Euro – Africa Economic Summit 2020 which will be kicking off in Finland with all events having similar goals of creating a better trade relationship between Nigeria and other countries of the world.

Trade Nigeria has revealed that their perfect ending for the year will be the donation of 37 Million Naira to women trading in rural markets.

The project which is tagged ‘Her Trade Supports Programme’ is aimed at supporting women in the rural areas whose total wares amount to almost nothing, according the CEO of Trade Nigeria, Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George.

Hon. Buchi George who spoke to newsmen in Abuja, Nigeria, recounted what life used to be for him in rural area where some petty traders who trained their children through primary to secondary school cannot brag about wares worth up to N5,000.

“The aim is to reach these women whose wares are not even worth N5,000, yet their families survive from the little they make. Their impacts in the economy might be overlooked, but if they are provided with extra capital, I believe they will be able to do more than what they are doing at the moment”

“We have mapped out One Million Naira each for every state in Nigeria, including FCT Abuja. Our staff and some volunteers will take the trip to some rural markets, where they will get us data of the people we need for the programme”

“This is something I am very passionate about because I had a firsthand experience of it as a child and while building international trade around the world, there is also need that we support these women, because their success is the beginning of development in our rural communities” he said.

Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George also revealed that the process of data collection for the programme will not be publicized as the staff and volunteers will visit the market in the guise of buyers to prevent impostors from making the list.

Her Trade Supports Programme will be unveiled in December 2019, according to the Trade Nigeria boss, whose organization is warming for Nigeria - Korea Economic Forum scheduled for December 5 to 12, 2019 in Republic of South Korea.

He further stated that after the first edition which will be kicking off in South East, the project will likely continue and they will maintain the same level of fairness in all the states.

Having been crowned Miss Imo Queen 2019 on April 15, 2019, Queen Onyeaju Jennifer in a bid to celebrate with the less privileged in the society is planning what she referred to as ‘Miss Imo Live Kitchen

According to the former Miss ISOPADEC, the event will be a fun session where she will cook and serve the less privileged in the society, while also finding ways to motivate and lift them from their situations.

The model who is also a chef revealed that the event will go beyond sharing packaged food, but will have a touch of class as everyone will witness the food being cooked while other activities are going on.

“I want something different, fun and motivating for everyone. I want to share something special with them and cooking is one thing that takes a whole lot of emotions from me. I want to share that, I want to do it with them to show that they matter”, she said.

Having risen from being Miss ISOPAC 2018, the Ohaji/Egbema born beauty queen who referred to herself as a ‘silent goal getter’, further revealed that being Miss Imo State Queen 2019 has opened her up to a lot of things and she has realized that the most important things during her reign would be her life changing accomplishments.

“I have seen beauty queens come and go and in some cases they leave nothing in the form of memories behind. I don’t want to come and go; I have come and I want to grow, because this is my dream and I want to make endless impacts within and beyond my immediate society”

“I have the Widows’ Outreach, hopefully by 2020 and by the 24th of December this year, Miss Imo Live Kitchen will come alive; I just can’t wait for it” she said.

Queen Onyeaju Jennifer said that Miss Imo Live Kitchen which will be taken place on the Christmas eve in Owerri, Imo State will beyond making a huge statement for her, also be a perfect celebration for a lot of people who will be part of it.

See some photos of Queen Onyeaju Jennifer Miss Imo State Queen 2019

The CEO of Trade Nigeria, Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George has justified the multitasking nature of his firm by saying that no single trade idea or relationship is enough to change the Nigeria’s economy.

Buchi George made the statement after his organization unveiled multiple projects for 2020, adding that there is a lot of opportunities out there for Nigeria and multiple trade relationships can help revive the economy of the country.

“It goes beyond pitching here and there”, the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador said, adding that the most important thing is to ensure that the relationships are functional and will also benefit Nigeria in a way that will change the global perception of trading with Nigeria.

“Alongside Nigeria – Asia Business and Economic Forum billed for China, Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan, we have Nigeria - Australia Joint Trade Mission and Business Delegation of Industries Investment and Commerce coming up in October 2020”, he said.

He also revealed that beyond Joint trade missions to Asian and Pacific countries, his organization is also packing more for Europe, as well as the African - Asia Export Conference in 2020.

“It is going to be an eventful year for us and we are happy to be working with Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and Office of The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Abuja, to ensure that everything we’re doing is for the good of Nigeria”

“I believe we still need more because whatever we do will never be enough until the results start coming in. We want to help Nigerian investors take advantage of various opportunities across the globe, while also opening up Nigeria as a place people from any part of the word can invest”, he said.


Nigeria – Australia Economic Forum which is part of the Nigeria - Australia Joint Trade Mission and Business Delegation of Industries Investment and Commerce will open Nigeria to the pacific nations, according to Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George, adding that “It will be the beginning of the Nigeria – Pacific Joint Trade Mission and we look forward to building a strong trade and business relationship with more countries in that area”

He further revealed that the Nigeria – Australia Economic Forum will also play host to Nigeria @60 National Day Celebration And Bussiness Awards with Nigeria Australian Joint Trade Mission and Bussiness Delegation Of Industries Investments and Commerce To Australia, proposed for October 2 to 7, 2020.

All the events are powered by the Office Of The Secretary Of The Government Of The Federation Abuja, Federal Ministry Of Trade Industry And Investment and Trade Nigeria Organisation.

Reigning Miss Imo State Queen 2019, Miss Onyeaju Jennifer has revealed that it was a tough journey moving from just a dreamer to a beauty queen of her caliber.

With her crowning and coronation taking place April 15, 2019 and June 29, 2019 respectively, the Ohaji/Egbema LGA born beauty queen whom in 2018 reined as Miss ISOPAC told www.otowngist.com that she is living the dream, even though it had been a very tough journey for her.

“When I was announced winner of Miss ISOPAC in 2018, I told myself that it would be my first major step. I told myself that I will never stop there and that is what I have done today”

“I just love to move on and on. When the opportunity to contest for Miss Imo State Queen 2019 came up, I took it and told myself that I’d never leave without a crown and it happened”

“Sometimes there are voices in your head telling you that you’re not good enough, telling you how and why others are far better than you are, but I ignored them. I made myself better, I fought and I am here today” she recounted.

Now as a reigning Miss Imo State Queen 2019, Miss Onyeaju Jennifer said she is not stopping there, but will explore other opportunities that will take her to a greater height.

“How I can I stop here? My concern now is to make my reign a memorable one; carry out projects that will better the lives of people in my area and contribute my quota in making Nigeria and the world a better place”

“I don’t know what will happen after, but this is just the beginning of what I want to achieve as a model. All I want is for God to keep blessing and protecting the amazing people he has placed around me; my lovely family, amazing friends and allies. I want them to live and witness me making them proud” she said.

Globe Chamber Of Commerce is building international trade bridges which will benefit Nigeria and entire Africa, according to the Initiator and President Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George.

Buchi Geoge said the organization which is established for the promotion and development of both local and international trade so far has done so much to make the international business community aware of the endless potentials in Africa, especially Nigeria.

“Sometimes it is difficult for international investors to come down to Africa and see what they can achieve here”, the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador said. He revealed that they have overcome that obstacle by taking Africa to the rest of the world.

“We take the opportunities to them; we show them and then bring them here. It is like building a very short bright to cover what seems to be an endless trade gap between Africa and the rest of the world”

With events like Nigeria – Asia Business Forum, Nigeria - Turkey Joint Trade Mission, Globe Chamber Of Commerce has taken Investment opportunism in Nigeria to Asia and Europe, while also doing same for Nigerian investors who desire to invest in these continents.

With presence in Africa, Europe and Asia, Buchi George revealed that the organization is also working towards an expansion that will enable create more opportunities for investors to explore around the world.

“We just finished with Singapore and the next is Nigeria - Korea Economic Forum by this December (2019). What we are doing is to partner with relevant bodies in these countries because it is needed for confidence. We work with government ministries and private establishments to build a relationship that will boost trade and investment between Nigeria and other countries” Buchi George said, adding that amongst other things, the Organization has also created a platform for exchange of trade, investment economic research information between countries.

Globe Chamber Of Commerce has its headquarters in Abuja Nigeria, with branches in more than 20 countries of Africa, Europe and Asia.

Having won the crown of Ada Imo in December 2018, Queen Isabella Chinenye Okafor speaks on how the crown has changed her life, her fears and what she plans to achieve before the end of her reign.

Queen Isabella who is a graduate of Federal University of Technology, a red carpet host and an actress, spoke with CHINEDU HARDY NWADIKE on this interview


Excerpt:

How has it been since you won Ada Imo 2018 crown
Winning Ada Imo was an answered prayer, to me it was more of a divine honour from God who blessed the works of my hand through the Imo State Government led by His Excellency Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha.

It's been 3 months into my reign and so far it's been a beautiful reign, yet a mental sapping experience.
Since I won Ada Imo, my life, my career, sense of reasoning, manner of approach and so much has changed for the better and I love the fact that I am not just the Ada of my family but the Ada of my Great State, Imo and now fondly called "Ada Imo".

What are your plans as Ada Imo and what do you want to do better?
Amongst my several plans. one of them is to educate, encourage and enlighten the younger generations especially the Girl Child. by reviving and inculcating into them the good morals and dignity the Igbos, especially Imolites are known for, so as to be able to be a good ambassadors of not just our state but of every family they represent.

Another is, representing a true daughter of the Igbo race, in partnership with renowned bodies who are on the same journey of promoting and projecting the Igbo Culture to the world; our Identities, Igbo language, etc. to achieve our desired goals.

I also wish to improve, do better and attain a greater height in my community service projects, human development programs and humanitarian works.


What do you want to achieve in life?
To be on everyone's lips and memories even after my life on earth. To be remembered for my good deeds.

Let's look at your personal life. Do you think the crown has made you lose friends?
Oh yes! I have lost some of my bosom friends. I think I became too busy, mostly mentally busy, that sometimes I don't remember to reach out to them, I feel so bad about it and of course I miss them so much. I only wish they can understand and bear with me.


You were crowned under APC and now we'll be welcoming a PDP government, do you think you will be recognized?
I will feel very bad if the Incoming government neglects or ward off my office but it won't stop me from being an indigene of Imo neither will it stop me from diligently carrying out my duties as Ada Imo.

I won Ada Imo, it wasn't an appointment.


How much concern does what you wear give you and do you think you spend so much on it?
I am a very simple young woman and I love to dress simple and good looking. It doesn't give me much concern because Sammielle Couture and Smaris Couture have got my back in making sure I represent my identity.
To be addressed as I am dressed, it's only important I spare some money to achieve that.

People often see models as prostitutes in disguise. Have you ever been treated as one?
I like the sentence "people often see" in other words, an assumption which I feel is baseless.
If women who provide men that which their flesh craves for are seen as "prostitutes" what then do we call the men who have this cravings and go in search of its satisfaction?

I am human and a woman who has flesh and blood running through my veins, I don't give room and will never give room to be degraded or downcast for answering a nature's call.

Models are rather Change makers in our society.


What do you love doing for fun?
I dance, I travel, in other words change my location. For fun I think I love sightseeing.

Who is Queen Isabel hooked with at the moment?
Seriously?
I am hooked with Christ Jesus and my family. (laughs)

You have featured in some movies, what happened to that part of your life... Is it gone?
Oh yeah, acting demands quite a simple yet ambiguous task "Time".
I had to take a break so I can concentrate on my academics and graduate, now I am done with my 1st degree, I have some good time to dedicate to acting and give it my best.


Who do you look up to in the industry and why?
In the industry I look up to Stephanie Okereke Linus and Mercy Johnson.
These women makes being a Nollywood Star worth attaining, they never let acting disrupt the essence of their existence, they touch lives positively, they are globally recognized for the roles they play in the society, and same time, they uphold the dignity of their families.
They are adorable.


Would you encourage a young girls to join modelling and what advice would you give such persons?
I'll encourage young girls who are up to 18 years of age to join modeling, not because you want to be a celebrity like Queen Isabella who you feel is a celebrity but because you have passion for modeling and that you have a target which you can use modeling as a pathway to reach.
Make sure you are going to be happy and fulfilled being a model.


Who has pulled most influence in your life?
Stephanie Okereke Linus.
She was once a beauty Queen, She's an actress, Women's activist, a humanitarian to mention but a few.


If you have the opportunity to say I love you to just someone, who would that be?
I love my Mother and I show it every single day.
If I am opportune to say I love you to just someone, it would be someone in my dreams, no point in mentioning names at the moment.

Queen Chinonye Joy Olebu, theMiss Imo State Queen Nigeria 2018 has revealed that a visit to Owerri Prison on her birthday has changed the way she saw things especially where it concerns prison inmates.

Queen Joy who marked her birthday on November 29, 2018 said she previously thought the prison was just a place of agony, but never knew people there had their own lives going on for them.

“I learnt people have studied and graduated from while in prison, some are on their Masters Degree and there are others who are very productive in one way or the other”, she said.

After an initial courtesy visit on Mr. Odutan Seye Olukoya, the Deputy Comptroller of Owerri Prisons, Imo State after being appointed as the Coordinator of Imo State Chapter of the Association of Beauty Queens and Kings, Queen Chinonye Joy Olebu decided to celebrate her birthday with the inmates.

“When I learnt about their needs, I thought it wise to do my bit. Their needs are actually unlimited, but if taken bit by bits, these inmates will have a good life”

“We arranged food for about 100 persons; I partnered with some medical personnels who helped in distribution of medical supplies, but the most amazing part was the grand reception they gave us”

“It was amazing seeing inmates that are preachers, singers, dancers and what have you. They entertained us and this will go down as one of the best celebrations I have ever had”

Queen Chinonye Joy Olebu who is also the CEO JoyChinonye Foundation, then hailed Mr. Odutan Seye Olukoya whom she described as a father figure to the inmates, thanking him for the grand reception accorded to her and her crew at the Owerri Prisons.

Having been crowned Miss Imo State Queen Nigeria 2018 recently, Queen Chinonye Joy Olebu said she already has plans of making a difference in the society with series of projects already lined up before her reign ends.

As a dancer, she has already kicked off her ARISE GIRL INITIATIVE which orchestrates ‘GIRL POWER MOB’. Queen Olebu is looking forward to shooting a MOB DANCE of about 100 dancers in Imo State.

She is also planning a Hepatitis Awareness Campaign in tertiary institutions; a health outreach in Orsu, her home Local Government Area in Imo State amongst others.