IGR: Abia moves from 15bn to 19.8bn since 2021, poised to end at 24bn in 2023.

In every establishment, engaging experts with requisite expertise, ensures its sustainable growth and acceleration.

Recall that Abia could only do between and 12.5b in 2016 and 15.9bn 2020. In fact it maintained 15bh for about 4 years.

But after the introduction of the new arrangement in 2020 where private was engaged at strategic and operational levels to work hand in glove with the core staff of the ABIRS, the figure jumped to a whopping 19.2bn in 2021 which climbed further to 19.8bn in 2022.. Credit to the private sector together with the BIR core personnel that created a winning formular, fast tracking introduction of new tools, methodologies, people motivation and result achievement.

The involved entities above, have been the driving forces of the state's IGR drastic growth.

With the speed at which the innovations instilled already are moving and yielding positive results just as the state has done more than 6billion naira already in the first quarter of 2023, it is obvious that before the end of the year, Abia should generate in the region of 24bn.

ABIA TRANSPARENCY GROUP INTERNATIONAL (ATGI)

PRESS RELEASE.

Recall, that few weeks ago, Abia Transparency Group International (ATGI), demanded governorship candidates of various political parties in the State with challenging issues arising from questionable WAEC result, Absence of candidate, Fronting as a Bank Owner for real owners that are behind the scenes, Failure to declare all bank accounts to CCB with many EFCC cases.

Whereas the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has come out within the time period we demanded and made some clarifications about the whereabout of the PDP governorship candidate Professor Ikonne. Despite the fact that everyone gets sick and the Governor stated he will be back to the state sooner or later. We are not fully satisfied with his attempt to clear the air because he wasn't specific on the exact date of the return of their candidate. We shall continue to press harder should more time passes without resurfacing of Professor Ikonne, the PDP governorship candidate.

The APGA candidate, Professor Greg Ibeh has also come out to throw light on the controversial WAEC result which surfaced online and alleged by sir. Chikwe Udensi to be fake and emanated from the APGA office as contained in the form completed by Professor Ibeh himself. Aslo, Gen. Ijioma an aspirant and APGA chieftain made same allegation that Prof Greg Ibe included the said fake WAEC result in his INEC form.

However, Professor Ibeh has responded by publishing a result bearing his name and school and year. The only argument that needed further clarification is that the said result published by Professor Ibeh has only (2) two credits but JAMB demands at least (5) give credits before applicants secure admission into any university in Nigeria. To this end, it is impossible that Professor Ibeh would have attended any university in Nigeria with just (2) two credits. We are not satisfied with Professor Ibeh's explanation as he couldn't have become a Professor with incomplete WAEC result.

Again, Professor Gregory Ibeh has failed to establish if the WAEC certificate he published was same document he attached to his INEC form that has widely been confirmed fake by his party members. Though, we hear rumours but not yet independently confirmed by ATGI, that Professor Ibeh is working behind the scene to remove the alleged fake WAEC result he submitted to INEC through his party that has better grades in exchange for the result with (2)two credits that seems to be authentic.

The Governorship candidates of YPP, Chief Nwafor and Dr. Alex Otti of Labour Party are yet to react to the concerns of Abians about them.

We promise to be keeping it honest and to continue mounting more pressure on these candidates to come clean with Abians on their integrity concerns.

Signed
Engr. Emeka Nledim
President

Comrade Isaac Kanu Obi
Secretary General.

YPP Governorship Candidate Beaten Up By Ngwa Youths at Azuka Rd Aba.

The Governorship candidate of YPP Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor got what he never bargained for in aba on Friday 20/01/2023

Trouble started when they made a brief stop at Azuka Rd before the NTA to speak to the people of that area, angered by the numerous poor jobs that his companies had done and the suffering those jobs had inflicted on the people, the youths rejected his efforts to address them and insisted that Engr Nwafor and his entourage should leave immediately

They accused him of betraying Okezie Ikpeazu who made him whatever he is claiming to be today and therefore lacks the moral justification to vilify the government that he was part of irrespective of the fact that all he delivered was very poorly done jobs that fail within a period of 3 months or less, they lamented the State of major roads he constructed in Aba, especially the Ekwereazu and the Akwa Ibom link roads.

Efforts by Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor to explain that the jobs were done based on the specification of the Governor did not go down well with the youth as they began to rain insults and abuses on him calling him a liar and a fraud and went ahead to engage him and his aides in a physical confrontation.

It took the intervention of his security details who started shooting into the air to scare the boys.

Breaking: Abaribe Floored again as Appeal Court Upholds Abia PDP Primaries

The Court of Appeal Owerri Division has upheld the Abia PDP primaries which held on the 6th of May, 2022.

However the primary elections were challenged at a Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia by Ndudi Nwagbara and seven others who were reported to be working at the instance of a former PDP Chieftain, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who defected to APGA shortly after he withdrew from the PDP governorship primary exercise. Their grounds for challenging the party was that its three-man delegate Ad-hoc congress never held.

Delivering judgement on the matter in November 2022, the presiding judge, Justice Evelyn Anyadike had held that the conduct of party delegate congress was entirely an internal affairs of a political party and not justiceable in law. She had also declared that “no law gives delegates right of action” in court to challenge the conduct of delegate congress.

However, not satisfied with the High court ruling, the plaintiffs headed to the Appeal Court which today upheld the preliminary objection of the PDP Legal Team to the effect that the Appellants lack the locus standi to have instituted the matter against the PDP when they were not aspirants and that Ad-hoc delegates which they were aspiring for could not have upgraded them to the status of aspirants.

More details to follow...

Press Statement

Nana Did not Give Ikpeazu any Money for Election or Tribunal

Political falsehood is an attribute of the weak, and when falsehood is repeated by persons who are in no position to know the truth it begins to look like the truth. It is therefore based on this premise that we are compelled to make the following statement in response to the malicious falsehood conceived and spread by one of the supporters of YPP Governorship candidate, Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor to the effect that his principal sponsored the election of Governor Ikpeazu in 2014/15 and at the election petition tribunals.

While we would not have bothered to respond to such balderdash, it is pertinent to expose the puerility of such warped, jaundiced and facile narratives woven by elements desperate to satisfy their sponsors at the expense of public good.

For the avoidance of doubt, Engr Nwafor never gave any 'shishi' to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu either for his election campaign or for his defence at the election tribunal. We hereby throw a challenge to Engr Nwafor to publicly repeat the same statement himself or provide evidance of such transaction.

On the contrary, Nana is the one who has benefitted immensely from the deliberate policy of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to patronise local contractors in order to grow local companies including those of Nana involved in construction. Suffice it to state that Nana is on record to have received one of the highest patronage from Abia State Government under the current Ikpeazu-led administration.

Mr Ikpechukwu Iroha
Special Adviser to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

2023: Prof. Uche Ikonne will tackle unemployment through skill acquisition programmes.

Chimezie Ozems

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s unemployment rate is expected to reach 33% in 2022. The nation’s rate of unemployment is among the highest in the world.

The labour market is already saturated and the country’s institution of higher learning churn out graduates some of whom are unemployable. They are victims of poor education.

Unemployment is the root of most of the self-inflicted challenges confronting Nigeria. Insecurity, violent crimes such as armed robbery and kidnapping, cyber crime, cultism among others can be traced to unemployment.

It has been discovered that one of the effective ways of tackling high rate unemployment is skill acquisition. And that is the reason the present Abia State government under the watch of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu placed emphasis on skill acquisition programmes.

The positive impact of the various skill acquisition programmes of the Abia State government are there for all to see.

Unknown to many, the Abia State PDP governorship candidate, Prof. Uche Ikonne had already bought into the idea before the forthcoming 2023 election threw up those that can be referred to emergency philanthropists.

Apart from teaching and research, Prof. Ikonne who can be aptly referred to as one of the doyens of the optometry profession in the country, embarked on what he referred to as community service while as a lecturer.

In an interview with Newswatchplus Prof. Ikonne said: “my community services helped create awareness, helped government improve and implement their policies in communities in my place.

“I keyed into the education for employment policy of the government. I sent a lot of boys from my place for skill acquisition, for training. Some went to Innoson where they learnt mechatronics and things associated with it”.

Prof. Ikonne is fully aware that when a government abandons the youths, it has signed a pact with under-development. if given the mandate, Prof. Ikonne will drastically reduced the high rate unemployment through skill acquisition programmes. He had started doing that even before he ventured into partisan politics.

That is the mark of a leader. A leader thinks about how to improve the welfare of future generations while a politician is only concerned about the 2023 general elections.

Digitalising Abia Revenue System: Payment made easy with Abia.oneserve.ng

The world is presently undergroing a Tech revolution, a situation where Technology is taking over the day to day running of human labour and making the job so easy and time cautious.

Ditialization of Revenue collection has proven to be the best method of revenue collections.

States like Lagos, Anambra and Oyo have shown that the best way to account for Proper Revenue collection is through the use of tech.

What is the way forward in Abia?

The Government of Abia State has made the payment of taxes and levies easier, through the introduction of Abia Oneserve, which was launched in December 2021 by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu Ph.D. as part of his mandate to the Abia Economic Advancement Team (ABEAT) to automate every MDA in the state to foster a digital economy.

Abia Oneserve is the Abia State’s official One-stop-shop, deployed to enable anyone to transact with Abia State from any part of the world seamlessly.

Abia Oneserve enhances a business-friendly environment in Abia State while also ensuring that every transaction with the state can be tracked and the payer adequately identified, using the Abia State Social Identity Number (ABSSIN).
You can now pay for your Consolidated Demand Notices, AbiaPLUC, or any other MDA services through the Abia Oneserve portal on https://abia.oneserve.ng. Payment can be made from the comfort of your home or office using every available payment channel/option such as POS agents, Mobile transfer, internet banking, USSD code or bank branches.

See images below on how to use Abia.oneserve.ng

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF ISIALA NGWA SOUTH TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL RECEIVES DR. CHIMA DESMOND ANYASO, PRAYS FOR HIM

The immediate past Chairman, Isiala Ngwa South Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, Eze P. N Okpanku has received the leading Abia PDP Governorship aspirant, Dr. Chima Anyaso in his palace in Isialangwa South LGA.

Receiving the amiable young and pragmatic Governorship aspirant in his palace, the respectable royal father in Ngwa land prayed and showered blessings on Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso.

The royal father reminded his guest that all those who have ruled Abia State and the current chief executive of the State, ended up at the Government House Umuahia after they came to his palace for his blessing and HRM Okpanku reaffirmed to him that his visit will not be different.

In his response, Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso appreciated the HRM Eze. P. N Okpanku for receiving him in his palace. He said, with the royal blessings of the immediate past Chairman, Isiala Ngwa South Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, Eze P. N Okpanku, he is confident of the support of the people of the LGA and PDP delegates from Isialangwa South LGA.

The Governorship hopeful vowed to change the narratives in every sector of Abia State when he emerges as the next Governor in 2023.

He used the opportunity to appeal to the PDP delegates in the State to assist him to add value to the governance of the State and shaping the lives of Abians for the better.


CHIMA DESMOND ANYASO FRONTLINERS

Teachers will smile while every household will have a graduate in their family.....Chima Anyaso

Ugochukwu Ugoji-Eke

A governorship aspirant under the platform of the PDP in Abia state, Dr. Chima Anyaso has promised to put the suffering of teachers such as delay in paying their salary across all levels of education in the past if given the mandate to serve as governor next year.

Anyaso who has been running a free education from nursery to primary school level in his native village Igbere also said that he will ensure that every family or household in the state must have at least a graduate.

Speaking with newsmen, Anyaso said that having successfully done the same with the school in his village which he has been running for several years that same will be replicated across the entire state.

The astute businessman and philanthropist noted that all those who aspire to be educated will be given the opportunity through the sponsorship of the state government under his care to go to any school of their choice up to the university level.

The Abia PDP governorship aspirant explained that for any state or community to develop at its own pace that the youths of that area must be given the leverage to have quality education which the state will in turn gain from in the long run.

He said that the issue of nonpayment of teacher's salary will be of the past, "All teachers in the state must be paid at the end of every month as any worker deserves his wages and if there are a backlog of salary arrears, they must be cleared within the first six months of my administration side by side with their monthly salary of the month in review".

Anyaso said that having successfully carried out the same system in his free education school at Igbere that such should be a good example of what he will do across the state as the state governor.

He said, "The free education school I have been running at Igbere my village for several years which started as nursery school now has a primary section and the teachers there have never been owed their salary at the end of every month. If such can be achieved in my private capacity, one should know that it will be very easy to do the same across the state with government money".

Anyaso then advised parents and guardians to be ready to put forward their children and wards to benefit from his administration's free education as street trading of children of school age will not be tolerated when he becomes governor of the state next year.

ABIA 2023: IN CHIMA ANYASO, THE NEED OF A HUMAN AND MATERIAL RESOURCES MANAGER WILL BE FITLY MET

It is obvious that the name Chima Desmond Anyaso (CDA) is a household name having traversed the length and breadth of Nigeria nay Abia State as an astute businessman, investor, philanthropist of the highest order, and founder, Chima Anyaso Foundation. He is the kind of person who believes in the philosophy of Joe Mansueto which asserts thus "Being wealthy is about being productive, giving to others, serving society, and creating a legacy."

Born of modest parentage in Aba, some four (4) Decades ago, Dr. Anyaso, a native of Igbere in Bende LGA of Abia State had both his elementary and secondary education in Abia State before continuing for his tertiary education, where he bagged B. A degree in English and Literature.
Recognizing the importance of education, Dr. Chima Anyaso went further to obtain M.Sc in Management, Executive Management Certification as well as went for more advance studies at Peter J Tobin College of Business, St. John’s University Manhattan, New York.

His obsession and unquenchable passion for business and entrepreneurship was discovered early in life where, despite being the last child of very comfortable parents, he engaged in petty trading even as a primary school pupil, just to make extra money during holidays. According to him, this interest was inspired by his parents who were both successful traders.

To garner enough work experience, he had at various times worked at Elmline Nigeria Ltd, South Globe Ltd, Traqui Ltd, Geo Bureau de Change, where he not only picked up valuable experience but also made a considerable positive impression on peers and employers alike. His stint at Aquitaine Oil and Gas Ltd was particularly significant in establishing his reputation as an upwardly mobile young man in the oil sector.

In 2006, having felt sufficiently proficient in his workings of the industry, he resigned from Aquitaine Ltd to establish his own company, CAADES Oil and Gas Ltd. That bold step has been described as ambitious and quite a risky move by any means given his young years, but it was to prove ultimately profound and somewhat providential given the speed with which the new concern was to grow. The growth of CAADES culminated quickly in the formation of Ceecon Energy Oil and Gas Ltd., which was eventually to become the flagship of his cooperate fleet. In no time, Ceecon had secured a pride place in the country‘s Ivy League of petroleum conglomerates. The company had since generated a turnover of over $1 billion, consulting for such international companies as Addax and Vitol and engaging with such renowned multinationals as Total, Mobil, Oondo, AP, Wabeco, and so on.

Not surprisingly, his fecund entrepreneurial mind soon veered into a new horizon. He founded SC & C Bureau de Change Ltd which was immediately among the class ‘A’ bureau de Change companies granted a license by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2009 to address foreign exchange inadequacies plaguing the country at the time. Timbaland Properties & Investment Co Ltd has an enormous interest in Lagos real estate, especially at the upmarket end, while Oil Rigs Global Resources Ltd is designed as an ancillary to his petroleum sector interest.

Today, Dr. Chima sits on the board of several companies with extensive interest in Real Estate Development, Hospitality and Lifestyle, Financial Services, and Healthcare. Driven by a passion to make a difference, Dr. Chima Anyaso is a man on a mission to bring development to his people and make a positive impact in the Nigerian political space.

Dr. Chima Anyaso is a result-driven chief executive officer with over 15 years of practical experience leading a dynamic conglomerate and recording exponential growth. He has been recognized locally and internationally as one of Nigeria’s most outstanding young leaders of thought, as his impact is not only felt in the board rooms but also the slums.

As the clamour for the next Governor of Abia State and the zone to produce it is heightened, one name that many believe would be a perfect match for the seat is Chima Desmond Anyaso, Ofuji. This is in keeping faith with some sterling qualities that distinguished him from others.

Even at this his young age, Anyaso has written his name in gold, going by the assertion of Melinda Gates, who believes that: "Philanthropy is not about the money. It’s about using whatever resources you have at your fingertips and applying them to improving the world.”

Dr. Chima Anyaso, himself is ready as a vibrant young man to commit himself wholly to the service of his fatherland in this capacity and the cap fits him. This is understandably so going by his unprecedented achievements and in keeping with the inspirational remark of Ralph Waldo Emerson that "The greatest gift is a portion of thyself."

At this juncture, we call on his party stakeholders, delegates and his other volunteer supporters to join hands and spur him on for this noble cause. Men, women, youths are enjoined to rally round this vision and make it a reality and to ensure that this great privilege is actualized for the emancipation of not only the downtrodden but also upholding the dreams of our founding fathers. To God be the glory!

Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso joins a host of other dignitaries Sen. Kalu, Ogah, Rt. Hon. Enyinnaya Orji, Rep. Onuigbo, Barr. Uche Ihediwa to honor Barr. Monday Ubani during his Father's Burial In Abia.

Nigerians from all walks of life, from within and outside Abia State on Friday graced the final burial of late Pa Ubani Egbedubi, father of Barr. Dr. Monday Ubani is a human rights lawyer at his country home Umuosoko Awomukwu Ikwuano local government area of the state.
Among those in attendance are Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Uche Ogah, member Representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/ Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, former National Assembly member, Sen. Nkechi Nwogu, The Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, Engr. Enyinnaya Orji, Barr. Uche Ihediwa the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Abia State, Abia guber aspirant, Chief Chima Anyaso, Hon. Obioma Iheanacho (CHOMEN), and a host of others.
Barr. Dr. Monday Ubani, the only child of Late Pa. Ubani while speaking at the event described his father as one that is always satisfied with what life offered to him and never hesitated to pray for the success of everyone in the family and beyond. He said his late father will be missed greatly by everyone in the family his wife, himself, grandchildren, inlaws, great-grandchildren, relations, and well-wishers adding that they are consoled by the fact that Egoro Oti as he was popularly referred to left legacies in his 101 years on earth.

When politicians said that the youths should be allowed to take full participation in politics, people took such saying with a pinch of salt. I believe they never thought that another election year will come up. Now another election is around the corner and this is the time for youths to take over the affairs of the country at all levels.

In Abia state, the youths are looking up to Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso (CDA) Ofuji to take up the mantle of leadership as the next governor of the state.

In all sincerity, Chima Anyaso is the candidate to beat before, during and after PDP primaries and the election proper.

Every youth and youths at heart (the old young ones) in fact all and sundry should put their hands on their neighbours shoulders, line up to get their PVCs with which they are to use and put Anyaso into the Abia State Government house.

They will be assured of the safety of their future and that of their unborn children.

OFUJI MOVEMENT FRONTLINERS (OMF)

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COMR. DANNIE UBANI, A POWERFUL FORCE TO DRIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP.

A careful consideration of recent events in Isiala Ngwa South as it relates to who represent the L.G.A in the State House of Assembly, young people's voices are crying out to be heard.

Today the courage of our youths to participate in governance has given a proper burial to the Victoria Concept that children are to be seen and not heard.

We constantly say: if you don't have a youth strategy, you don't have strategy at all.

Comr. Dannie Ubani is one who believes in Youths changing the world. Giving him the opportunity to serve the good people of Isiala Ngwa South in the Abia State House of Assembly will help young people find their voice, render selfless service to the downthroden and return dividends of democracy to all at large.

Above all, Comr. Dannie Ubani has the Credibility, Capacity and Capability to represent the good people of Isiala Ngwa South come 2023.

Let's support Divine Mandate 2023!

MANJA MEDIA TEAM.

A Case Study of Isiala Ngwa South State Constituency.

It's a common believe that he who comes to equity must come with clean hands. In recent time, there has been uproar on social media regarding the outcome of previous General Elections which produced Representives of Isiala Ngwa South in the Abia State House of Assembly from different Political Blocs under the platform of People's Democratic Party (P.D.P).

Zoning is simply a power sharing arrangement or formula within a political party for the sole aim of giving all sections or interest groups as represented in the party an inclusion or sense of belonging and avert any fear of marginalization.

There are four (4) Political Blocs in Isiala Ngwa South L.G.A which includes: OV-OV Political Bloc; Nvosi Political Bloc; Amobi Political Bloc and Mbutu Political Bloc. For the purpose of clarity, it will be necessary for us to carefully peruse the historical reality which represents the comprehensive analysis of P.D.P zoning from 1999 till date.

1. 1999 - Elder Asuoha of OV-OV Bloc.

2. 2003 - Elder Asuoha of OV-OV Bloc.

3. 2007 - Rt. Hon Darlington Nwokocha of Nvosi Bloc.

4. 2011 - Rt. Hon Darlington Nwokocha of Nvosi Bloc.

5. 2015 - Rt. Hon Chikwendu Kalu of Amobi Bloc.

6. 2019 - Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kalu of Amobi Bloc.

Base on the analysis above, party tickets have been given to each of the above mentioned Political Blocs for two (2) consecutive times (i.e 8yrs). It will be most considerate for all well meaning party faithfuls and stakeholders to judge this with clear and good conscience.

Above all, P.D.P in the true spirit of equity should as a matter of fact complete the circle with Mbutu Political Bloc and start again with OV-OV political bloc after 8yrs.

~~ Mgbechi Emmanuel
7/4/2023

2023: Prof. Mgbeoji Declares For House Of Representatives


Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof. Ikechi Mgbeoji, on Wednesday, declared his interest to represent the People of Aba North/South Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.


Prof Ikechi Mgbeoji has received support from friends, associates, PDP members, and stakeholders from Aba South, who stormed the venue for his declaration.

Speaking during the declaration, the Executive Chairman of Aba South, Hon Clinton Ebere said that Prof. Mgbeoji represents a special treasure to the Federal Constituency, adding that he is probably the most experienced and qualified person to represent them.

During the declaration which took place at Enyimba Ward 3 in Aba South Local Government, members of the Local Government Legislative Council adopted Prof. Mgbeoji as their aspirant.

Among the dignitaries at the declaration ceremony were the Executive Chairman Aba South LGA, Hon. Emanuel Clinton Ebere, Hon. Prince Adimchinobi Nwigwe (THE PILLAR), members of Aba South Legislative Council led by the Leader, Hon. Callison Omenka, All the ward chairman in Aba South, stakeholders.

COMRADE DANNIE UBANI (MANJA) OFFICIALLY DECLARES HIS INTENTION TO REPRESENT THE GOOD PEOPLE OF ISIALA NGWA SOUTH IN THE ABIA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY COME 2023.

On Tuesday the 22nd day of March 2022, Comr. Dannie Ubani was gladly received by PDP Ward 3 Excos and other party faithful as he made his intention known to the Party Ward Excos at the hometown of the Ward 3 Chairman Chief Okechi Jonah.

In his declaration speech:
“This day affords me the opportunity to continue the conversation of development we started together. If I'm giving the opportunity to serve, I will always give quality representation, voice to the voiceless and uphold the weak for Isiala Ngwa South belongs to us all. It is forward ever! We must put our hopes to work! Together we must realize our collective destiny. He stressed that his aspiration is anchored on 3Cs viz: Credibility, Capability and Capacity. It is a virtue, one which I treasure and will always uphold" Comr. Dannie Ubani declared.

In several reactions, the party ward excos assured their illustrious son victory as they are solidly behind his aspiration. Thereafter, the Ward Excos joined with other party faithful in one voice prayed for God's guidance and protection.

Divine Mandate 2023.

On Sunday 6th February 2022, Umuaba Connect, a community and human capital development-focused organization ably led by our own Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso redeemed their pledge to the winners they sponsored during the ACE Awards held last December 2021.

ACE (ABIA CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR) Awards is a beautiful public-private partnership initiative to grow MSMEs in Abia State and the Nation at large.

Umuaba Connect sponsored 4 categories of the awards to the tune of two million Naira.

All the winners have confirmed that they have all gotten alerts.

The President of the NGO, Dr. Chima Anyasọ while presenting the awards said that one of the major business success factors for a startup is the entrepreneur’s ability to galvanize friends, family, and acquaintances into a strong buying community. "You can’t have all the money you need for marketing, hiring staff, office space, or shop and this challenge is the reason you need a community. Your first set of clients, marketers, advisers should be the community you’ve built around yourself" Dr. Chima as quoted.

The President also said that entrepreneurs should not be loners or prideful and they shouldn't be shy and reclusive, but build a community they can leverage upon or attach themselves to. A community that will help them, support them and cheer them unto victory.

The Umuaba Presido and a serial entrepreneur himself, Dr. Chima, further emphasized the need why every business owner should hone their social skills, learn to make quality friends, and be active as well.

"Support your friends, be active in your community, contribute to the growth around your environment. Always be seen and heard. Attract positivity and exude positivity" he added.

He briefly told a story of what happened during the ill-fated event of 2020.

”When we launched the @thecornichehotel amidst COVID-19 restrictions and economic hardship, we were able to generate a nine-figure revenue simply by attending to friends and acquaintances, that’s the power of the community".

During the award event, over 20 million Naira went directly to Creatives and Entrepreneurs and the sponsors paid the monies directly to the winners.

Aba Ahia Udele Incident: Anyaso Visits Scene, Calls for Proper Check on Road Worthiness

The Founder, Chima Anyaso Foundation and President General of the prestigious ABA Elite Club UMU-ABA CONNECT ASSOCIATION, Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso, has lauded the Governor of Abia State, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for embarking on rescue efforts after the unfortunate incident at Ahia Udele Market, Waterside, Aba.

Anyaso who stated this on Sunday morning while visiting the scene of the incident, commended the governor particularly for deploying men on ground to assist the Police in dowsing tension among other things, maintaining that it is not a time to apportion blame.

He called on the State Government and agencies involved in checking vehicles to ensure they are road worthy, to ensure that vehicles such as the trailer that caused the mishap are checked properly, stressing that such vehicles should be impounded when declared unfit to ply the roads.

Anyaso said this has become imperative to check the increasing number of road accidents, expressing optimism that those in-charge of traffic must have learnt one or two lessons in order to avert this kind of unfortunate incident in future.

He commiserated with the deceased families, praying that God will comfort them especially in their moments of grief while stating his readiness to assist them through his Chima Anyaso Foundation as the Abia State Government and Eziama Divisional Police Officer will guide them accordingly.

Food and Cash Support: The Good People of Bende LGA Pour Encomiums on Chima Anyaso

As the Chima Anyaso Foundation continues delivering her food and cash support to Nde Bende, echoes of joy have resonated all over the different wards Of Bende LGA.

It is no longer news that Dr Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso has continued to share food items and cash with Bende people, periodically for over 7 years and counting.

The Igbere born billionaire, also directed his Foundation, to bring all the physically challenged Bende sons and daughters in his home country to be part of his benevolence, they all smiled to their various homes with enough gifts.

Presenting the gift items to the beneficiaries in Alayi, Igbere A and B, Item B and C, Ugwueke Ezeukwu and Umuhu Ezechi wards respectively, the Founder of the Foundation who was represented by the Board chairman of the Foundation- Ezeogo Emeka Onuoha explained that the good gesture were part of Dr. Anyaso's efforts in supporting the state Government in providing foods to the people to enjoy the festive period.

He urged the beneficiaries to remain steadfast to the vision the Foundation and support all programmes of the Government.

Also speaking, a former Commissioner in Abia State, Chief P.C Mbah joined other delighted people of Bende to express their gratitude to Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso, for the gesture.

OFUJI AT IT AGAIN, AS HE STARTS THE NEW YEAR GIFTING A MAN OF GOD A LEXUS SUV


The Chairman of CAADES Group and a man with uncommon milk of kindness Dr. Chima Anyaso has started the new year by doing what he knows how to do best by gifting a man of God a Lexus SUV to help him in the propagation of the work of God.


The man of God who is Rev Ndukwe Chukwudi the Head Pastor of Assemblies Of God Church Onu Ibina Igbere was given a surprise new gift by Anyaso at his Igbere country home, Ahuoma Villa, as he was moved by the hardship the man of God faces every day while working in the vineyard of God. 


Anyaso while giving out the SUV to Pastor Chukwudi who has been doing the work of God with a rickety motorcycle said that it is the beginning of better things to come for people around him and urged him to make good use of the vehicle for the work of God and mankind.


The philanthropist said that in no distant time that he will commence the distribution of his new year goodies which includes vehicles, foods (bags of rice, beans, noodles, yams), and chairs to hard-working Foundation ward members of his CHIMA ANYASO FOUNDATION, stressing that others will also benefit as directed by the spirit of God. 


He used the opportunity to urge all the Christmas beneficiaries and would-be new year beneficiaries to ensure that the vehicles when given to them should be used to enhance their work and their lives and pleaded with them to keep the vehicles in good shape at all times for their good.

Future Leaders: Chima Anyaso advises youths to be optimistic during disappointments

The Chairman, CAADES Group of Oil & Gas Limited, Dr. Desmond Chima Anyaso has advised youths to be positive while reacting to disappointments in life, saying that "Your strength is tested & measured by pressure."

Dr. Anyaso, who advised via
his Facebook post, #MondayMotivation, stated that "If plan A works there will be no need for plan B. If you succeed in your first attempt there will be no need for a second, third, or fourth attempt but what if you failed? Like the saying goes "ease is a greater threat to success than hardship".

According to him, the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure is "a superpower, a superpower that you should develop and master if you want to become and remain successful." He went ahead to say that in an ideal world, there will be no need for intuition and spontaneity.

Dr. Anyaso, who said that the world is run not by the most intelligent people but by the most resilient and intuitive and stressed the need for the youths to be resilient. He said these two qualities are perfected by multiple disappointments and failures, saying that *If you are convinced about a particular thing, follow through with it and see the end of it. Never back down or accept failure." Dr. Chimaobi Anyaso counseled.

A GOLDEN FISH HAS NO HIDING PLACE AS THE ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER HONOURS CHIMA ANYASO WITH DOUBLE AWARDS


The popular saying that a golden fish has no hiding place has been proven right with the identification of the sterling qualities of Dr. Chima Anyaso and his benevolent activities towards the advancement of human development.

It has also been said that hidden treasures are always found deep down and those who intend to bring them to the fore need to dig deep to bring forth the precious stones that are always coated in dirt.


This is the case of the founder CHIMA ANYASO FOUNDATION and Chief Executive Officer of CAADES Group, a conglomerate that has through the few years of its establishment made a name for itself and its founder who is no less a person than Dr. Chima Anyaso. 


In the year 2021 which is gradually coming to an end, a renowned newspaper that is based in Abia state, the All Facts newspaper after thorough investigations and research has given the awards of the best Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) of the year to Chima Anyaso Foundation and The Abia Entrepreneur of the year to Dr. Chima Anyaso. 


Anyaso a completely self-made man of substance and one who parades a distinguished, intimidating and robust profile which has been gained within a space of 15-20 years of his venturing into entrepreneurship could be described as a man who has washed his hands well and deserves to eat with not only his elders but also his fathers. 


Reeling out his performances before bestowing Anyaso the awards, the All Facts newspaper said that "After exhaustive assessment of the business activities of Dr. Chima Anyaso and Chima Anyaso Foundation's contribution to the overall development of Abia State in the area of empowerment, educational support, Chima Anyaso and his Foundation are been honoured with the awards of 'Abia State NGO of the year 2021 and the Entrepreneur of the year.'


It could be recalled that in the last one year, Dr. Chima Anyaso's passion for Community development has seen him commit much of his time and resources to educate the less privileged through his Ahuoma Anyaso Education Foundation, in which his Ahuoma Anyaso Education School, an ultra-modern free nursery and primary school which has been running for 14 consecutive years, paying staff and providing school uniforms and writing materials for the pupils has 8,000 pupils who have graduated and are now in higher schools while over 500 is still there enjoying the free school with quality education.


Within this outgoing year, Anyaso through one of his empowerment structures, the Ofuji Movement has handed over brand new motorcycles to communities in Igbere for improved security in their communities, doled out many cars to individuals and groups, built and commissioned a portable water project for the people of Agbo-Lodu lmenyi, Bende LGA, built and commissioned an ultra - full bath facility for the Ridge Club 1920 Umuahia.

Chima Anyaso Foundation has also given full scholarship to few tertiary students which included Miss Ezinne Miracle Chukwu,
a law student at Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) .
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It has been reported in different fora that Chima Desmond Anyaso has repeatedly said that all he does to the people is hinged on his love for his people and the covenant he has with his God to give 80 percent of his earnings to charity, empowerment, and service to God and humanity. So, he is not an opportunistic philanthropist or an accidental humanitarian who engages in charity because he is seeking an elective position.
Chima Anyaso is rather a man on a mission to bring development to his people and make a positive impact in the country.

One of the politicians, who is mainly performing wonders on his Radio Weekly programs, is currently feeling threatened and has even gone to the extent of sponsoring write-ups where he castigated Anyaso for empowering people within both his State and Federal Constituencies, however, Chima is not bothered as he is focused on putting smiles on the faces of the downtrodden in the society.

Well Done OFUJI and Congratulations on your double awards!

THE NEW ABIA GREAT ALLIANCE; OTAWIKE YOUTH INITIATIVE AND OFUJI MOVEMENT ROLLS OUT PLANS FOR GREATER EXPLOITS

The Founder, Chima Anyaso Foundation, Dr. Desmond Chima Anyaso has aligned his OFUJI MOVEMENT with the OTAWIKE YOUTHS INITIATIVE of Hon. Ginger Onwusibe member representing Isialangwa North State Constituency at the House of Assembly.

Speaking during a special visit cum empowerment of individuals by Dr. Chima Anyaso, the member representing Isialangwa North State Constituency at the House of Assembly and friend of Dr. Chima Anyaso at the Ahuoma Villa of Chima Anyaso at Igbere, Bende LGA, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe said that the realignment of his political group and that of Dr. Chima Anyaso is to achieve better development of Abia State.

Ginger said that coming together of the groups would bring unimaginable accomplishment in the State and described Dr. Chima Anyaso as a man with a good heart

Hon. Onwusibe told Bende people that they have a great man in Dr. Chima Anyaso and said he was attracted to Chima Anyaso because of his vision and desire to make a difference, saying that he is worth celebrating.

According to him, Chima Anyaso is not doing empowerments for political reasons but is driven by interest and would only need political positions for more platforms to serve the people.

The Honourable member, who appreciated Dr. Chima Anyaso for his various philanthropic gestures including providing a free school that has been sustained for 14 years, multiple humanitarian services congratulated him on his feat.

Welcoming his special friend and other guests, the host and Charity loving Bende son, Dr. Chima Anyaso expressed delight to host his friend and others saying that the visit stressed the importance of a paradigm shift in politics, disclosing that his foundation and that of Ginger Onwusibe have aligned for a strong alliance with brothers in other zones in the State.

He reassured his continuous resolve to continue to empower people as it is his covenant with God, adding that he is resolute to achieving his desires of affecting lives positively and maintaining that it is no longer going to be business as usual in 2023.

He handed over a car to the CEO of Gina Catering Services, who according to him did not bother asking him of over Two (2) Million Naira he was owing to her after losing the election in 2019.

Earlier in his speech, the Chairman, BOT of Chima Anyaso Foundation, Ezeogo Emeka Onuoha said the philanthropic gestures of Dr. Chima Anyaso cannot be overemphasized. He appreciated him for what his is doing for his people and assured them that he must be rewarded.

The event attracted the presence of many dignitaries including former Commissioners, Sir P. C Mba, and Chief Mrs. Loveth Ojo Adimoha, Current Local Government Chairman of Isialangwa North, Hon. Chinwe Ochulor, the immediate former Deputy Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Comrade John Mark, who is also the State Coordinator of Chima Anyasọ Foundation, The Director - General of Chima Anyasọ Foundation, Hon. Okey Iboko, The General Manager of Abia State Signage and Advertisement Agency, ABSAA, who is also the Director-General of OTAWIKE Movement, Hon. Tony Otunye as well as Former Permanent Secretary Sir Pat Irokansi among others witnessed the conferment of chieftaincy title of EZI ENYI NA MBA to Hon. Onwusibe by the traditional rulers of Igbere and presentation of various gifts to Hon. Ginger Onwusibe by Dr. Chima Anyaso.

CHIMA ANYASO RETAINS EX CORPS MEMBER AS STAFF, AS THE BENEFICIARY WRITES APPRECIATION LETTER, LAUDS ANYASO'S BENEVOLENCE



The Founder of Chima Anyaso Foundation, Ahuoma Anyaso Nursery and Primary School and Managing Director of CAADES Oil & Gas Ltd. Dr. Desmond Chima Anyaso has retained a former corps member, Miss Yetunde Onikoyi as a staff of his organisation after her meritorious service year in his establishment.


Excited Anyaso, who was pleased with the report he got of the services and commitment of the former corps member while she served at the Ahuoma Anyaso Nursery and Primary School, Igbere, considered her worthy to be a member of CAADES GROUP family.


The school which is a 100 percent scholarship school runed by Dr. Chima Anyaso said, "Yetunde's resumé reflects the talents we seek to harness and grow at Caades and I was impressed by the report I got of her service and commitment while she was at the school".


Anyaso confirmed that, "Few days ago I got a soul-lifting email (Job Application) from a young graduate who had just finished her NYSC. Apparently Yetunde served at the Ahuoma Anyaso Nursery and Primary School and her message read in parts".


He maintained that, "She passed our recruitment tests and now joins us. We are excited to pluck this one out of the job market and now that she joins us, I am confident that she will have the best opportunity to work, grow and be inspired. Welcome onboard Yetunde", he concluded.


In an appreciation letter written to Dr. Desmond Chima Anyaso after her service year which was made available to the press, Yetunde stated that, "I had the opportunity to serve as a Corp Member at one of your charity establishment, Ahuoma Anyaso Educational Foundation, Igbere Bende, Abia State. I learnt a great deal on how to be an excellent leader and teacher, establishing a good teacher-pupil relationship.


She went ahead to say that, "Since I heard about you and how you’ve solely sponsored the school for years and many other community projects, I’ve always been in awe of your successes, hard work, philanthropic nature and all you’ve achieved in business, politics and the many Honors/Awards at such young age".


Also, "When I was recounting my NYSC experience to my mom and told her about the owner of the school I worked, she didn’t believe you were that young with all that achievements until I showed her your picture. You are an inspiration to me and many youths out there". Yetunde stated.

Teen Star breaks the internet with a new brand of motivational talent

Young Miss Ikeokwu Peace, Nigerian, a 14 year old, lives in the United Kingdom broke the norm on the internet as she sets her ground with outstanding motivational skills.

In this generation where social media has been the most important source of information and knowledge sharing, it is amazing grounds that have been broken by our teens.

Nigeria is indeed blessed with numerous special kids as they become touch bearers across board such is the story of Ms Peace, who have also engaged in online courses to sharpen her skillet as she progresses in her career part.

In her words as she spoke via her media brand, "I am a queen sent to impact the word, I won't settle for nothing but growing minds that will change the word, I am born to rule".

Catch them young they say, Ms Peace has set the pace and this is a call to others who will like to learn from her story to subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UClZ-XEJhvFwM1vYO5ukKGRQ and let us keep supporting our young minds as they are truly foundations of our tomorrow.

YOUR EARTHLY PURSUITS, DREAMS AND ASPIRATIONS ARE NOT MORE IMPORTANT THAN HUMAN BEINGS....CHIMA ANYASO 


Dr Chima Anyaso, the chairman of CAADES group, has called on youths and others in the country especially those in authority to always treat any issue concerning people with all amount of seriousness as doing otherwise will create vacuum in the system. 


Anyaso said this in his Monday weekly motivational message to the people of the country with the title, 'At the center of every innovation, invention or discovery is the human being'.


He said, "Your earthly pursuits, your dreams and aspirations are not more important than the human being whom your efforts are meant to serve". 


The group chairman of CAADES noted that human being is the main course of whatsoever God has created and that people should as a matter of importance respect that vision of God, "At the center of every innovation, invention or discovery is the Human Being". 


The philanthropist of note within and outside Igboland said that the world revolves around human beings, adding that everything created was created to enable human being explore and maximize their potentials.


He explained that the real value of any discovery, invention or investment is its usefulness to humans, "Any thing that has no human angle to it, is not meant for humans and therefore has no meaning to mankind".


Anyaso said that the above argument, "Buttresses the point that the human is the singular most important creature of God on Earth and he, God, places much value on the human. But what value do you place on the human being? 


He said that God made this world in such a way that we must exist together in love and happiness and wondered why pepple are trying so very hard to make it an unpleasant place to live, yet they keep failing on daily bases.


The individual free education facilitator said, "The world is designed such that no one single person can survive alone, it is designed such that by collaboration, societies evolve, develop and grow. And we can see that the more value a people place on the sanctity of life the more they develop".


The business guru said that the same thing is applicable to each and everyone of us as an individual, "If you don’t place more value on the people around you, you will not be able to develop relationships and collaborations that will propel you to your next level". 


"If you see people as disposable and expendable you will treat them that way and they too will in turn treat you the same thereby isolating you and impairing your potentials".


The founder of Ahuoma Anyaso Free Education Foundation ended his weekly motivational message to all of us by saying we should all be humane, be humble and be neigbborly in all our dealings with people around us for our immediate environment and the world at large to be a better place.


Ugochukwu Ugoji-Eke 
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OFUJI FRONTLINERS

Chima Anyasọ has continued to x-ray what distinguishes him from others.


Earlier in the week, in his regular weekly Motivational post on his social media handles to Nigerian Youths, his followers cum admirers, Dr. Anyaso cited the numerous admirable qualities of a leader or an aspiring leader which he listed to include the ability to balance between sternness, productivity and kindness.


Anyasọ rhetorically asked his followers how do you balance between productivity and Kindness.


This week alone, Anyasọ has answered his own rhetorics by presenting a brand new generating set to Mr and Mrs Chidi Kalu of Agbamuzu in Bende ward through the Director General (DG) of his Chima Anyaso Foundation, Chief Iboko Okey Iboko.


Mr Chidi Kalu a staff of Abia Warriors FC is strong supporter of Anyaso, while his wife Mrs Juliet Kalu is the Coordinator of Action Ladies, another Supporters group of Dr. Anyaso.


Dr. Anyaso has shown that kindness is the thin line that transform people from been unemployed to being fully employed and productive.


Although this particular act of kindness to this couple is an empowerment geared towards helping the beneficiaries prosper in their business that has been suffering because of no electricity power at Bende.


Whereas, in Uzuakoli village, Dr Anyaso sent his foundation executives to go and pay tuition fees to some students as fulfillment of the Foundation grants his CHIMA ANYASO FOUNDATION gave them sometime ago.


Dr. Anyaso yet again has proven this week that the best way to interact with subordinates is through kindness instead of sternness.


In thia week's motivational post, Dr. Anyaso is quoted thus,

"Mean and unkind people always find a convenient excuse for their meanness but I assure you that wickedness is not conditional, it is inherent".


He concluded by urging youths of the country to be kind, be gracious, be humane, stressing that such attributes pay at the end of the day.

Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyasọ has been described by many Bende political pundits as a benign politician whose style of politics will only tilt towards provoking an enduring peace to his constituency.

These were observed from the reactions of several Stakeholders of Bende Local Government extraction who extolled him for his latest visit to the National Assembly.

On this epoch visit, Dr. Chima described the member representing Bende federal constituency at the national assembly, Hon Ben Kalu, as not only his brother but a good friend with the same set goals of serving the good people of their constituency.

Anyaso made this known in a post he shared on his social media platforms after the visit to the national assembly where he met both Hon Kalu and Hon Obinna Chidoka whom he had fruitful deliberations with, on how to move the country forward. 

The business guru said he held talks with his brother and friend, Hon Kalu who is currently representing Bende federal constituency where he comes from and urged him to continue the good work.


Anyaso said that though they belong to different political parties, "this does not mean that we should be enemies rather we should work together to move our constituency (Bende) forward for a better tomorrow and for the good of our youths".


Dr. Chima encouraged him to continue to strive to deliver on his mandate and bring the dividends of democracy to our people.


"At the end of the day politics when played by men of good conscience is for the betterment of the greater majority and not for selfish interest of a few".


Anyaso harped on the need for youths of the country to play politics of inclusion, without bitterness, stressing that doing otherwise will not only breed rancor but also help to bring under development to, "Wherever any politician comes from".


Dr. Chima, the business man cum philanthropist said that his visit to the National Assembly was at the instance of his very good friend and brother, Rep. Hon. Obinna Chidoka, who is a performing House of Representatives member, whom he earlier held a meeting with.


He explained that Hon Chidoka gave him a first hand information on the just concluded Anambra gubernatorial election where his party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) participated and won by Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA). 


The CAADES group Boss noted that from the information available to him that democracy as being practised in Nigeria still has a long way to go, "Especially in the area of conducting credible elections". 


He however expressed his feelings that "Even though we are not there yet, the future is very bright for the country democracy wise", and urged all not to lose hope.

The chairman of CAADES group, Dr Chima Anyaso has called on Nigerian, the youths and those related to the victims of the building collapsed that happened at Ikoyi, Lagos state to bear the loss of their dear ones with fortitude.


Anyaso gave the message through his verified Instagram account, saying that he is both in pains and short of words to express how he feels over the loss of several lives in one swoop.


He said that the collapsed building has killed so many people who are both current and future leaders of our great country, who would have in one way or the other contributed their own quota to the development of the country.


The youthful leader said, "Dear Nigerians and Nigerian youths, today we mourn with those that lost their loved ones in the Ikoyi tragedy that happened some time ago, killing so many current and future leaders of our great country. May the souls of the faithful departed continue to rest in peace".


He said, "We mourn with the families of victims of the Ikoyi building collapse. Our collective strength as a society is expressed in our humanity in times of tragedy such as this. We mourn".


Anyaso however called on youths of the country not to lose hope because of the unfortunate Ikoyi tragedy but to forge ahead with whatever they are doing that is legitimate as God will surely reward them abundantly.


The chairman of CAADES group then charged the families that lost their dear ones in the building collapse, to try and pick up the pieces of their lives and move on as their loved dead ones will not be happy to see them mourn too much.

Ugochukwu Ugoji-Eke

The chairman of CAADES group, Dr Chima Anyaso has called on Nigerian, the youths and those related to the victims of the building collapsed that happened at Ikoyi, Lagos state to bear the loss of their dear ones with fortitude.


Anyaso gave the message through his verified Instagram account, saying that he is both in pains and short of words to express how he feels over the loss of several lives in one swoop.


He said that the collapsed building has killed so many people who are both current and future leaders of our great country, who would have in one way or the other contributed their own quota to the development of the country.


The youthful leader said, "Dear Nigerians and Nigerian youths, today we mourn with those that lost their loved ones in the Ikoyi tragedy that happened some time ago, killing so many current and future leaders of our great country. May the souls of the faithful departed continue to rest in peace".


He said, "We mourn with the families of victims of the Ikoyi building collapse. Our collective strength as a society is expressed in our humanity in times of tragedy such as this. We mourn".


Anyaso however called on youths of the country not to lose hope because of the unfortunate Ikoyi tragedy but to forge ahead with whatever they are doing that is legitimate as God will surely reward them abundantly.


The chairman of CAADES group then charged the families that lost their dear ones in the building collapse, to try and pick up the pieces of their lives and move on as their loved dead ones will not be happy to see them mourn too much.

Ugochukwu Ugoji-Eke

The chairman of CAADES group, Dr Chima Anyaso has called on Nigerian, the youths and those related to the victims of the building collapsed that happened at Ikoyi, Lagos state to bear the loss of their dear ones with fortitude.


Anyaso gave the message through his verified Instagram account, saying that he is both in pains and short of words to express how he feels over the loss of several lives in one swoop.


He said that the collapsed building has killed so many people who are both current and future leaders of our great country, who would have in one way or the other contributed their own quota to the development of the country.


The youthful leader said, "Dear Nigerians and Nigerian youths, today we mourn with those that lost their loved ones in the Ikoyi tragedy that happened some time ago, killing so many current and future leaders of our great country. May the souls of the faithful departed continue to rest in peace".


He said, "We mourn with the families of victims of the Ikoyi building collapse. Our collective strength as a society is expressed in our humanity in times of tragedy such as this. We mourn".


Anyaso however called on youths of the country not to lose hope because of the unfortunate Ikoyi tragedy but to forge ahead with whatever they are doing that is legitimate as God will surely reward them abundantly.


The chairman of CAADES group then charged the families that lost their dear ones in the building collapse, to try and pick up the pieces of their lives and move on as their loved dead ones will not be happy to see them mourn too much.

Ugochukwu Ugoji-Eke

The chairman of CAADES Dr Chima Anyaso has called on Nigerian youths to see life as a special gift from God and try to maximise it especailly at this trying times both in Nigeria and globally.


Anyaso who decribed life a beautiful gift which should be cherished, nurtured and appreciated at all times, urged the youths to always show regards to those around them who may have impacted one way or the other in their lives. 


He said this in his weekly motivational message to all Nigerian youths irrespective of where they reside or come from and charged them to always be of good behaviour wherever they find themselves.


The motivational speaker who also used the forum to wish all Nigerians, especially the youths a happy new month said, "While you are alive, live maximally, savoring every single moment".


The business man also adviced the youths of the country to be careful while enjoying their lives to the fullest, that they should not only be thankful always but to be prayerful at all times as such is the key to a good life. 

Anyaso noted that the uncertainty of life is apparent, "More so in these uncertain times", stressing that the uncertainty of life should call for caution in every thing they do.

He said, "Worry less about things you cannot change and change every single thing you can, balance your life with a measure of gratification for all your toiling".

-- Ugochukwu Ugo-Ejeke