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Engr. Enyinnaya Chima Nwafor, the Abia Gubernatorial Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has assured Abians that he will not squander or take for granted, the enormity of goodwill lavished on him, his Deputy Dr. Chima Anyaso and indeed the YPP Candidates across the State during the official declaration/unveiling of YPP Candidates held at Aba Saturday.

In a letter personally signed by the Industrialist, Engr. Nwafor noted with keen interest that, "from the main entrance of the venue, I felt an usual goose bump seeing, men, women, children, young and old raising a formidable fortress with their bodies, just to identify with the New Abia being proposed by the YPP. "It is impossible not to observe too", he continued that, "the mammoth crowd meant that our people made huge personal sacrifices, abandoning their wares, businesses and several other engagements, travelling kilometers to join YPP candidates as they pledge to restore the dignity of man in Abia State".

The Unassuming Humanist, recounted that his foray into politics is premeditated, planned and deliberate with a clear cut objective to make life better, enviable and worthy for all Abians. Nana disclosed that, "by the Grace of God, the government YPP proposes will inspire a fast track of tangible and intangible sectors of the Abia economy.

"It is easy for me to read through the minds of people who gathered at Ngwa High School. I am delighted that within a short period, many have agreed that the Abia of our dream is realisable. I will urge us not to be weary as politics played with humanity in mind can never be counterproductive", Nana assured.

The YPP candidate thanked the National Chairman of the Young Progressives Party, Comrade Bishop Makiri and members of the National Working Committee (NWC), "for living the dream". Nana described YPP Candidates and their supporters as symbols of "the new deal, where the only thing that qualifies one to benefit from quality governance is being Abian, living in Abia or visiting Abia".

Engr. Nwafor thanked, "our dear foremost entertainers Emelogu Murako Fortune ( Ruffcoin Nwa Aba), Paschal Chibuike Ukechukwu (Cubana Chief Priest) and Zuby Michael for sensitising the youths on the need to have their Permanent Voters Card (PVC)". He also paid special tributes to the Abia entertainment community for their enormous goodwill.

The YPP candidate lastly, urged his supporters to "eschew violence at all times, shun the temptation of denigrating the personalities of other Candidates or their parties while also ensuring that all engagements and conversations are issue - based", as according to the Engineer, "any political engagement that undermines peace does not make sense".

Engr. Enyinnaya Chima Nwafor, the Abia Gubernatorial Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has told a mammoth crowd of Abians that there is nothing unachievable in realising that Abia in the mind's eye of every progressive person.

Engr. Nwafor who spoke in an emotion laden voice during the official declaration/unveiling of candidates of Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Abia State, disclosed that he has taken several years to prepare his mind and consciousness for the daunting task of being the Governor of Abia State. Nana added that he is mindful of the tremendous goodwill being invested by the citizens in partnering with him and YPP to restore Abia. He also declared Dr. Chima Anyaso from Igbere, Bender Local Government of Abia State, a well know Business Tycoon as his Running mate.

Clement weather, sea of heads, cheering crowd drawn from public servants; farmers, students; traders, artisans, professionals and others across religion and ethnic divides best describe this epoch making event coordinated by the National Chairman of the YPP Comrade Bishop Amakiri, National Secretary and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Party.

Engr. Enyinnaya Nwafor insisted that "delivering an Abia that is secured, with an efficient civil service, effective health care, robust infrastructure development, houses at our doorsteps, profitable farming, thriving trade and commerce; is very possible".

The foremost industrialist while paying glowing tributes to his Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate; Dr..Chima Anyaso reminded Abians that, "a team that has an industrialist as resourceful as Anyaso and unfettered commitment as displayed by candidates of the YPP in Abia is fit to break barriers".

Highlight of the occasion was the formal defection of Hon. Ibe Nwoke, the Executive Chairman of Gov. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu's home Council, Obingwa to the YPP. Nwoke is YPP's candidate for the Obingwa/Ugwunagbor/Osisioma Federal Constituency. Popular Stakeholders of PDP, serving Aides of Gov. Ikpeazu also defected to the YPP.

For the past 4 months , there has been Continous kidnapping of students of Abia state university uturu on the Okigwe/Uturu road. On tuesday 7 students were kidnapped and a Ransom of about 7 million naira was paid for the to be freed. The okigwe/ uturu road has a total of 7 checkpoints, including, military, Prison officers, Police, Sars, a road of about 4km, yet Students are travellers are kidnapped on daily basis. All they do is Extort money from motorists operating on the road.

One of the kidnapped students on tuesday just opened up now, she said it was actually Fulani people that kidnapped them,there was no single Igbo person among the kidnappers .
When asked about the account number the ransom was sent to, she confirmed that the account was owned by one the students was also a victim, the money was sent to sent to his account.

She also confirmed that it was a Church that paid the Ransom,1 million each for the 7 seven kidnapped students, The ransom was paid by Methodist church.

Reports also has it that
3 of the kidnapped victim's are from Methodist Church Umuahia Arch Diocese. Which one of the kidnapped students is a Reverend's child

When asked about shelter, She said they
stayed inside the bush for the
period they were held and didn't eat any
anything from that Sunday evening Till this
afternoon they got released, they were only
exposed to stream Water .

This Morning, the host community and the students staged a peaceful protest because of recurrent kidnap happening along Uturu -okigwe road.
They blocked roads leading to Ebonyi state.

The Youths also raided the bush and found some items belonging to the Fulani herdsmen, their hideout was also destroyed. Also, some victims of the kidnappers were rescued.

The Nigeria University Commission has punished ABSU, for admitting more than one hundred and twenty medical students in each session for three years, and this disobedience was championed by the then Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Uche Ikonne. And now, the Medical College of the Abia State University has lost its accreditation, and this means the school, henceforth, will not admit medical students, as the punishment lasts. This is, in fact, a huge embarrassment to the State, and a slap to the face of the governor, whose administration is chequered, and characterized with failures and bad governance.

Still, Governor Okezie has the effrontery to anoint same man, whose greed has brought shame to the University, and to the State at large.

Wait a minute! I had received intelligence that the NUC panel would re-visit the school. This time, the Commission will mete out another punishment, which will be directed to the Faculty of Law, and could result to the Faculty lossing its accreditation as well. If the Faculty losses its accreditation, then law students may not be admitted for some time.

Is this not devastating and embarrassing? Of course, birds of same feather will always flock together. Little wonder Governor Okezie has chosen him as his candidate. But, this time, Abians will fight to the finish. The destinies of Abians can't be jeopardized by Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, who has lavished Abians' money on frivolities. Let Abians fasten their seatbelts.

Ugochukwu Asiegbu.
7/05/2022

The Abia State University, Uturu, has sacked a senior lecturer, Dr Michael Ukaegbu, for an offence bordering on sex-for-marks.

In a communiqué issued after the 148th Regular and Resumed Meeting of the Governing Council of the varsity under the chairmanship of the Pro-Chancellor, Adolphus Wabara, the ABSU Council-in-Session ratified the dismal of Ukaegbu, who was a former acting Head, Department of Mass Communication, for involvement in sex-for-marks.

The communiqué, signed by the Registrar, Acho Elendu, also disclosed that the council ratified the dismissal of another lecturer, Mr Leonard Chukwuma, over admission fraud and racketeering.

A senior management worker of the university told PUNCH Metro that the school management had been tracking the two lecturers.

The source said a disciplinary committee was set up to look into the allegations against them, adding that reports were sent to the council with appropriate recommendations, which were ratified

https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/abia-varsity-fires-hod-worker-for-sex-for-marks-admission-fraud/%3famp

Sigh of relief for Owerri zone as Alex Mbata empowers over 3000 indigenes

Over three thousand indigenes of Owerri zone have benefitted from an empowerment program organized by Chief Dr. Alex Mbata, a philanthropist from Owerri-north LGA.

The program which held on Thursday at Ndubuisi Kanu Square had in attendance the Executive Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma and so many leaders and government functionaries of Owerri zone extraction including the deputy speaker and some members of Imo state House of Assembly.

The convener, Chief Alex Mbata, while addressing the people, said that empowering the people to explore their potentials, was the major cardinal objective of prince Alex Mbata Humanitarian Foundation (PAM).

According to him, the foundation was established in the year 2015, and has since been anchored on selfless services to God and humanity.

"It is a non-governmental, non-profit organization entirely and wholely financed by the personally earnings of Prince Alex Mbata, my very self.

"The foundation also identifies and assist vulnerable widows and the indigents in the society through cash and various forms of material assistance.

"Similarly, the foundation runs sponsorship of education of students from poor homes, takes the youths off the streets by organizing and sponsoring sports activities in schools NAD communities.

"We have so far empowered over twenty thousand Nigerians of various shades, religion and tribes.

"Today we are empowering about three thousand people from the 104 wards in the nine LGAs that make up Owerri zone.

"We are giving out 300 motorcycles, 500 hair dryers, 500 sewing machines, fifty thousand naira to 1000 people among which are the widows, the indigents and small scale traders, 2000 bags of rice among other items."

The Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, who was conspicuously present at the event, described Prince Alex Mbata as a true philanthropist.

He expressed delight that a man who has no political position could use his hard earned resources to empower the people.

The Governor thanked him for engaging the people of the zone especially the youths, adding that it would go a long way in reducing social vices and various criminal activities on the side of the youths.

He urged other well meaning individuals from Owerri zone and Imo state at large to borrow a leave from the philanthropic gestures of Mbata.

In an interview with the Majority Leader of Imo state House of Assembly, Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi, he said Prince Alex has redefined empowerment and needs to be supported at all costs.

He did not mince words in describing him as the empowerment machine of our time.

"You don't need anybody to tell you again about Prince Alex Mbata. You saw everything yourselves at the square.

"I have not seen a man who is using his scarce resources to put smiles on the faces of the people yet, has no political office. He is a round peg in a round hole.

"We will continue to support him and are proud to say that we have a son form Owerri-north that Owerri people and Imo state at large are tapping from his milk of human kindness. We urge him to continue the good work. He has our support."

Other dignitaries present at the event were Prince Charls Amadi, Chief Harritex Njoku, Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu, some commissioners of Owerri zone extraction, Some IMC chairmen and other government appointees.

The highpoints of the event were the sharing of the gift items across the nine LGAs through their leaders and momentary display of women dance which thrilled the crowd.

Two lecturers of Abia State University, Uturu, were robbed and kidnapped on thursday 19th August, by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen along ABSU-Isuikwuato Road.

According to the Chairperson of ABSU’s Academic Staff Union of Universities, V U. Nkemdirim, the incident took place about 6.00 pm.

According to him, the lecturers involved are Rev. Prof. S.O Eze of the Department of Industrial Chemistry and a Methodist minister, and Don Chris Afulike of the Department of Mass Communication, who were travelling in their different cars.

Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has poured encomiums on a philanthropist, Prince Alex Mbata for constructing a 2 km road in Owerri, the state capital.

Governor Uzodimma gave the commendation, Wednesday while commissioning a 2km road constructed by the philanthropist.

According to the governor, Prince Mbata did not start his philanthropy with the 2 km road in Owerri.

He observed that Mbata had constructed roads at his hometown, Ngwoma, Owerri North LGA of the state.

The governor explained that he is commissioning the road to demonstrate his appreciation and love for the gesture of and prayed God to reward Mbata abundantly.


Governor Uzodimma called on other Imolites to emulate Prince Mbata by supporting the state government in infrastructal development.

He posited that government cannot provide all the needs of the governed.

The governor assured that every road project embarked upon by any Imolite will be named after him.

Earlier, Prince Mbata explained that he was motivated by the performance of Governor Hope Uzodimma within one year in office to undertake the construction of the road


He said the gesture was to complement the efforts of the governor to better the lives of the citizenry.

Prince Mbata said he will do more for the state and had wished the road bears Grace and Mercy road.

The Ngwoma born philanthropist stated that Hopism means, government meeting the needs of his people.

*PRINCE ALEX MBATA... CELEBRATING ALTRUISTIC LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE!*�


The times are hard no doubt.�

We are living in difficult and perilous times but we must not lose our sense of appreciation and gratitude.

With too much hate, unhappiness and unease in the air, it may as well be a soothing balm to talk about a practical lover of humanity and consensus builder.

The chameleon said that it cannot because of the burning bush stop walking majestically in the way and manner of its forebears. That is a literal English language translation of an Igbo proverb with deep meaning!

Today, we celebrate a good spirited man of excellence - Prince Alex Mbata.

He is highly cerebral, cosmopolitan, has deep pocket yet disarmingly unassuming.

Successful people do not wear unnecessary air of importance. Their confidence and simplicity truly speak for them.

Prince Alex Mbata, native of Ngwoma in Owerri North LGA of Imo State, is a rare breed phenomenal leader and developmental politician.

He is not your kind of "apex leader" or other appellation hungry politician, yet he is a true leader of leaders by doings!

YES, he is an undisputed apex leader of leaders by SELFLESS DOINGS!

He is not your kind of noisy emergency philanthropist billboard charity organisation promoter or one of those who do saraka for the sake of politics.

He does not give for the cameras or for camera effects.

He is spiritually motivated knowing that Blessed is the Hand that Giveth.

The handsome, debonair and soft spoken Prince gives and gives and gives and will continue to give to humanity.

Prince Alex Mbata, more popularly known as ABM in the Corporate world, is not a stranger to kind gestures and life changing humanitarian courses.

He is an elite with deep empathy and pro-poor sympathy, a profound promoter of justice, not an oppressor and does not play oppressive politics.

He loves people and people love him in return.

By verifiable chains of agelong acts of public good and humanitarian deeds, across the State and beyond, he has shown that *"uba ABM abughi uba nmegbu".*

Prince Alex Mbata nwere obi madu, owu nwoke obi sari sari. Ona enyere umu ogbenye na ndi odi namkpa aka.

Call him okpata enye oha na eze, if you like.

Recently, he constructed a 2km road with drainage and street lights in Owerri Capital territory to alleviate the infrastructural needs of our people.

But for the inevitable media blitz around this statesmanly act, following the commissioning of that road by the Governor of Imo State, many would not have known about it.

Truth is that this human capital development guru, maverick employer of labour and empowerment monster had silently done more than that (whether in road construction, scholarship awards, building for indigent people or giving palliatives) in the past deploying private resources.

His excellent record of duty tour as erstwhile Chairman of the Governing Council of Imo State University, Owerri bear eloquent testimony to his pragmatic altruism.

That is what it should be from our other wealthy people who should look inwards and emulate ABM and begin to help to develop our motherland.

Biko, inye jide change kirikiri, ya me ka ABM na ala Igbo.

Prince Alex has done noble, although that is his usual trademark.

Prince ABM, jide nke iji.

GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND ENLARGE YOUR COAST!

The only student of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, still left in the custody of a criminal gang which abducted some persons while journeying along the Okigwe-Uturu Road, has been released.

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu made this known this evening via his official Twitter handle@GovernorIkpeazu.

The Governor who thanked God, security agents and management of ABSU for the release of the abducted student, expressed joy at the development and vowed that he will surely take justice to those involved in the kidnap and will not share the State with criminal elements.

His full tweet reads:

"It is with exceedingly great joy and a very pleasant sense of relief that I announce that the only kidnapped ABSU student who was still in custody of the hoodlums that abducted some people few days ago along the Okigwe-Uturu Road has been freed. I spoke with her and ...her mother minutes ago and want to thank God, our security agents and the management of ABSU for a job well done leading to this good news.

"Our administration has since taken measures to strengthen security around the area where the incident happened and even beyond it ensure security of lives and property which remains my number one assignment as Governor and it is one duty I will never take lightly. We will surely take justice to those who abducted our student as we will not cohabit this state with criminals.

"To God be the glory!"

The only student of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, still left in the custody of a criminal gang which abducted some persons while journeying along the Okigwe-Uturu Road, has been released.

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu made this known this evening via his official Twitter handle@GovernorIkpeazu.

The Governor who thanked God, security agents and management of ABSU for the release of the abducted student, expressed joy at the development and vowed that he will surely take justice to those involved in the kidnap and will not share the State with criminal elements.

His full tweet reads:

"It is with exceedingly great joy and a very pleasant sense of relief that I announce that the only kidnapped ABSU student who was still in custody of the hoodlums that abducted some people few days ago along the Okigwe-Uturu Road has been freed. I spoke with her and ...her mother minutes ago and want to thank God, our security agents and the management of ABSU for a job well done leading to this good news.

"Our administration has since taken measures to strengthen security around the area where the incident happened and even beyond it ensure security of lives and property which remains my number one assignment as Governor and it is one duty I will never take lightly. We will surely take justice to those who abducted our student as we will not cohabit this state with criminals.

"To God be the glory!"

Njoku Macdonald Obinna

Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Exquisite, classy and luxury ; three simple but powerful words that best described last Saturday's top-notch wedding ceremony between two medical doctors; Dr. Mononye Adaobi and her charming , well composed, and gentleman heartrob, Dr. Ihenetu Udochukwu , with a hashtag #AdaobiUdochukwu2021 . The solemnization of the Holy Matrimony which took place at the St. Francis Catholic Church , Rumuokwuta , Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was officiated by Rev. Fr. Adiele Aloysius , Rev. Fr. Benard Chizoba Duru, Rev. Fr. Ndukwu Ernest Stephen and Rev. Fr. Christopher Ihenetu from Orlu Diocese , Imo State .

The beautiful love story of a reserved and ever busy medical doctor who fell hell over in love with his distant friend turned lover in a related medical profession , is better witnessed than told like a fairly tale! If you were not present at the wedding reception , then, you missed the real groove !


A typical Rivers State function which had in attendance, the bigwigs in the oil and gas sector , top brass in government, captains of industry , colleagues- medical doctors from the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), a number of Imo politicians, relations from home and abroad, and the enlarged members of the Ihenetu Dynasty in Umuduruoha village , AmaIgbo Autonomous Community, Nwangele LGA, Imo State; where the groom hailed from and the bride's family of Umuoji -Umukegwu in Akaokwa Autonomous Community , Ideato North, Imo State, as they converged on the lush Church premises to witness their children's wedding ceremony which marked the beginning of a new era; a new home and marital life as a couple.


While neither movie nor music moves me, I was greatly moved by that classical and sensational love song by Lionel Richie's ' STUCK ON YOU ' ; which ushered in the bride and groom on the dancing stage before the cheering admiration of their invited guests.

Taking a deep breath in that seductive ambience as I listened rather with captured attention to the lyrics of that soul -captivating winning love song of all seasons , I was able to deduce the lines and rhymes of the song :

`` Stuck on you
I' ve got this feeling down
Deep in my soul
That I can't lose
Guess, I'm on my way.
Needed a friend
And the way I feel now I guess
I'll be with you till the end
Guess I'm on my way
Mighty glad you stayed.``

`` I'm stuck you
Being a fool too long I guess
It's time for me to come home
Guess I'm on my way
So hard to see that a woman like you
Could wait around for a man like me
Guess I'm on my way
Mighty glad you stayed...``

A beautiful love song which many smart young men had used in the time past to steal the hearts of their spouses. But in Udochukwu, it seems quite different as the medical doctor with a cordon blue job rather used his gentle manly disposition , charming and endearing soft speaking character to win over the heart of his spouse, Mononye Adaobi ; a trained Optometrist. A quintessential lady of great demeanor; an aura of goodness , sociable , affable , amiable and considerate , although with a strong character like Angela Merkel of Germany.

The groom, Dr. Ihenetu Udochukwu , was raised up by disciplinarians (parents ) who didn't just teach their children good morals imbeded in love and respect , but also taught them societal values and the way of the Lord. Little wonder , one of his elder brothers , Rev. Fr. Kelechi Christopher Cuba Ihenetu , is an ordained priest by the order of Melchizedek according to the Catholic faith.

Very sound, calm, calculative, reserved , handsome and soft -speaking, Ihenetu Udochukwu ; a former Senior Financial Analyst |Special Adviser at ChiBert & Toyas , studied at the University of Ghana before he proceeded to Kharkov National Medical School at the University of Ukarine where he studied General Medicine.



On that special day of their wedding , Saturday , April 24, 2021, the bride officially became a member of the groom's family , Ihenetu Dynasty in Amalgbo , Nwangele LGA, Imo State; as representatives from the bride's and groom's families exchanged promises and gifts. The occasion was celebrated in pop and pageantry with refreshments , music and dancing as the bridal train of Dr. Mononye Adaobi -Ihenetu excitedly danced with the bride while showcasing their musical stage crafts as DJ Rex held the guests hostage with a series of mind-blowing foreign love songs ; Breathless, Treasure I seek, Endless love and a selection of trending 9ja music.


From silky and smooth to big and bold , the media lens of 4thestatereporters.com spotted out highly priced and expensive wines served to the guests during the wedding reception which defined the taste, class, style , public image, family idiosyncrasies and leadership mien of the three wise men behind the mask; Nze Richard Uchenna , His Royal Majesty , Eze (Amb.) Dr. Chukwudi Ihenetu (Eze Igbo in Ghana) and Rev. Fr. Kelechi Christopher Cuba Ihenetu.


Speaking to this reporter, Nze Ihenetu Richard Uchenna (Orji Wuru Ogbede 2 of Umuduruoha - AmaIgbo) ; eldest brother of the groom who represented their late father said: `` Dr. Udochukwu Calistus Ihenetu is my beloved son in whom I am is well pleased.`` While releasing his blessings on the couple , he strongly preached for understanding , mutual love and respect between the young couple. He however, prayed God to bless the new marriage with the fruits of the womb as well as divine promotion at their workplace and success in all their endeavours.``


To His Royal Majesty , Eze (Dr.) Chukwudi Ihenetu: `` Dr. Udochukwu Ihenetu is an intelligent and well composed kid brother anyone could be proud of and also wish for as he came from a humble background that places family values above other considerations .``

The respected Igbo King (Eze) in Ghana and true Nigerian Patriot , Eze Dr. Chukwudi Ihenetu, who radiates royalty , class and sterling leadership; while speaking to the Publisher of 4thestatereporters , Njoku Macdonald Obinna, went back memory lane to recall how the family started from the scratch until God set them high on the pinnacle of their destinies which is part of what the world is celebrating today .

The monarch, HRM Eze (Dr.) Chukwudi Ihenetu (Eze Igbo in Ghana) in his usual heart of magnanimity , released his royal blessings on the couple; Dr. Adaobi Monoye -Ihenetu and Dr. Udochukwu Ihenetu as he prayed God to bless the new marriage beyond measures while trusting that his younger brother would make a good father and husband as caring runs in the family's DNA.


The bride's father , Barr. Okey Mononye didn't hide his joy as he thanked God for the grace of raising a responsible daughter and trained Optomeitrist in the medical profession whom the family had given out her hands in marriage to a responsible young medical doctor.


The well attended watershed event had in the roll call members of the couple's families ; including the following dginatries but not limited to ;


Lolo Eugenia Ihenetu... Groom's mother
Nze Richard Uchenna Ihenetu (Orji wuru Ogbede 2, of Umuduruoha Amaigbo)...Groom's eldest brother who represented their late father, Lolo Emmanuella Ngozi Akunasa (groom's eldest sister), HRM, Eze , Dr, Amb, Chukwudi J. Ihenetu and Ugoeze Liberty Ihenetu...King and Queen of Igbos in Ghana, Rev. Fr. Kelechi C. Cuba Ihenetu, Sir/Barr. & Lady Okey Munonye; bride's parents , Sir/Dr and Lady Sam Onuebunwa, Dr. (Mrs) Njideka Bede Anusionwu, Chief Rev. Abrakassa Fente Thomas, (SEA LION), Hon. Dr. Johnbosco Nkpadobi (Nwangele PDP leader), Dr.Nnakenyi Linus, Engr. Bonny Nwagbara, Mr & Mrs Nkayimuo, Chief Kalu, Isi Buo Mba 1 of Ohafia,Chief Jude Anele, Ezi enyi 1 of Abba, amongst others .



All who attended the wedding ceremony had more than enough to eat and drink as DJ Rex kept playing enthralling background soft tunes until the occasion came to a close .



Njoku Macdonald Obinna

Media Consultant|News Reporter|PR-Expert ���


Publisher,

4th Estate Reporters

Ohabuike Umuahia South has declared 'Operation no Clay House' in Umuahia South .

This was disclosed during the Ohabuike Umuahia South Strategic Meeting today 24th April, 2021.

This decision was made inorder to enable those still living in clay houses in the community to upgrade into modern houses.




Cc:
Nnamdi Balogu

By: Njoku Macdonald Obinna + Harriet Ijeomah

In a country where life expectancy is rather too short due to the harsh socio- economic environment ; lack of free medical care , absence of official social security, perpetually delayed gratuity , lack of well tailored welfare scheme and politicization of pension funds, you can only find a highly dependent and possibly frustrated aged people whose common fate for survival lies in the hands of either their children or the society . But in a situation where children of these aged people are not well to do as to take good care of their parents, they become unconventional burdens to the society or NGOs ; who now go out of their ways to seek some kind of partnership with national or foreign donor agencies, and other humanitarian organizations as to fill the gap of shouldering the daunting tasks and responsibilities of adequately providing for the aged; majority of whom have various degrees of health challenges .


From the light of above, Zikanoc Health services was last Saturday, April 24, 2021, officially unveiled its Foundation which recorded the presence of notable personalities; Representatives from several public and private institutions within Nigeria and Outside Country. The colorful unvelling ceremony held at the Fourtune Center Complex of the Foundation ; situated at the highbrow Concord Avenue , World Bank Area, Owerri, opposite new Imo High Court Building.

Zikanoc Health Foundation for the aged , dispassionately founded by an Imo Amazon and former Commissioner for Health, Barr. Ngozi Njoku , was launched amid celebrations, as it provided free medical care services and tender love for the aged irrespective of their weaknesses and challenges.

The watershed launching of Zikanoc Care Health Foundation witnessed an interactive session for Keynote Speakers and Panelists which included; Chairman of the Occasion, Senator Osita Izunaso, ably represented by Chief Ford Ozurumba, the D.G of Kpakpando Foundation, Rt. Hon. Ameachi Nwoha, a former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Mr. Jaja, Federal Commissioner for people with disability, Hon. Justice Grace Chukwunyere, Mrs Nancy Ejiofor, amongst notable personalities and invited guests .

Speaking at the function , Mrs Nancy Ejiofor, a reputable dietics lecturer who spoke on the need for Health choices of diet, hampered the importance of taking healthy foods like: vegetables and fruits especially at old age.

`` The food we eat should be determined by our current medical health diagnosis``, she strongly advised .

Senator Izunaso buttressed on the need to support and take care of elderly ones. In his words: `` For me , there is a blessing attached to taking care of the aged as they are the ones that brought us into the world and gave us the best, it's our sole duty to support and take good care of them at their old age.``

He however, noted that Zikanoc Health Services Care Foundation has made it much easier , especially , for those who are far from their parents. As he urged everyone to share the word and support the Foundation in making their vision a reality.

The Founder, Barr. Mrs. Ngozi Njoku ; a former Director General of Imo Foundation and Honourable Commissioner for Health, in an interview with 4thestatereporter.com, highlighted how her mother's illness pushed her into opening a foundation for elderly people. `` I have always been inspired to assist less privileged and people with disability, it is borne out of passion, I love to associate with older people because I love to watch the dramma that comes with old age.``

Mr. Jaja while addressing the audience and participants , highly commended Barr. Mrs. Ngozi Njoku (Olaedo ) for her compassionate heart , milk of human kindness and visionary leadership in coming up with such a laudable and impactful Initiative like this. He also plead that people living with some disability should be accommodated in all works of social affairs as ` there disability is not inability` .

Mr. Jaja however added that his office is working very assiduously to including elderly people and the physically challenged in a select communities.



Njoku MacDonald Obinna
Media Consultant|News Reporter|PR-Expert���


Publisher,

4th Estate Reporters

Harriet Ijeoma

Imo based blogger, journalist and news reporter with Nigeria Watchdog Newspapers.

The attention of the governing authorities of Abia State University has been drawn to an unsubstantiated online report on the social media, alleging the exploitation of Students by some lecturers of the university in form of selling of books, handouts, or compelling them to pay money to pass tests or present assignments.

This is untrue as the university has abolished all forms of selling of handouts by lecturers, while the book review committee of the university oversees all publications, and sales to Students only made through the university bookshop.

However the university management, under the able leadership of the student' friendly and staff welfare oriented vice Chancellor, distinguished Professor O. M Ogbulu, promises not to sweep this allegation under the carpet, as thorough investigation will be carried out , and anyone found culpable , will be made to face the full wrath of the law, as stipulated in the university regulation.

The administration of the vice Chancellor, distinguished Professor Ogbulu , restates its zero tolerance to any form of exploitation by any staff of the university, and will continue to pursue vigorously measures put in place to completely eradicate any such related act.

It will be recalled that just recently, the vice Chancellor approved the reduction of the amount paid for certificate verification from 30,000naira to 10,000naira and made printing of admission letters and post Utme results free, all in a bid to ease the financial burden of parents and students.

Therefore , the university urges parents or students with substantive evidence of any exploitation by any staff of the university to report such as prompt and appropriate actions will be taken to punish anyone found culpable.

Please, all concerned should be properly guided.


Chijioke Nwogu
PRO/HEAD,MEDIA

By: Harriet Ijeomah

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state has commended an illustrious son of the state, Prince Alex Mbata for his magnanimity in constructing a 2km road in Owerri, the state capial, inorder to support the state government.

Senator Uzodimma gave the commendation on Thursday at the commissioning of the road.

The governor who was represented by his deputy, Prof Placid Njoku appealed to other well-meaning Imolites to toe the path of Prince Mbata by supporting the efforts of the state government.

He stated that Imo is the fastest growing state in the federation in all spheres of development, saying that very soon, Imo will be a tourist attraction for education and medical treatments.

Governor Uzodimma described the road project built by the philanthropist as people oriented, designed to ameliorate the sufferings of the people of the area.

In his speech, the Speaker, Imo state House of Assembly, Rt Hon Paul Emeziem thanked both the governor and Prince Mbata for building quality roads that will last for at least,40 years.

Also speaking, Chief Martin Agbaso,( Ochudo) advised Imolites to bring their investments home like Prince Mbata.

He added that Prince Mbata has constructed many roads in his village, Nkwoma, Owerri North Local Government of Imo State and prayed God to replenish his resources.

Adding their voices, former speaker, Imo state House of Assembly, Rt Hon Godfrey Dikeocha, Chief Henry Njoku ( Harritex), Lady Chidimma Oparaocha commended Prince Mbata for what they described as unmatched magnanimity.

Austin Nwachukwu, a landlord in the area effusively thanked Prince Mbata for bringing hope to the hopeless, describing the road before it was constructed by Mbata as a dungeon and dead trap to the residents of the area.

In his remarks, the philanthropist, Prince Mbata told Imolites that the propelling factor was the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to relieve residents of the area from hardship occasioned by deplorable condition of the road for more than three decades.

He added that the governor's good spirit of building federal roads namely Owerri-Orlu; Owerri-Okigwe further gave him the courage to complement his efforts.

Prince Mbata equally disclosed that he is tempted to name the road Grace and Mercy Road but would not.

According to him, " I am representing my company of which I am the CEO in building the road.

He further disclosed that his company, ABM Global will soon provide 2,000 Jobs to the teeming unemployed graduates of the state in order to reduce restiveness among the youths.

https://pmexpressng.com/uzodinma-praises-mbata-for-constructing-2km-road/