₦airaland Forum

Neat and fully equipped Ambulance.

asadike:
nno! Ezigbo nwannem.

Nwada dinma,kede ebe ijee?
Great to have you back...Hope you dont disappear on us again.

FreeGlobe:
wow, this is great! Obiano is starting strong, I hope he continues with this pace.

@cuche nsogbu adiro but he has to understand the seat he occupies. You recall that this was one of the reasons Ngige staged his campaign during his ofala festival.

*Shakes my danm head*

Cuche:
Biko kwa, choose words carefully with respect to Chief Alfred Achebe. He may have been partisan nevertheless he should be respected if not for anything that Seat he is occupying has so much honour that has stood the test of time and is more than 700years old. It is greater than the seats occupied by our mischievous politicians. Biko

So,Obi Achebe is now a "Chief"?
Okay ooooo!

ACM10:
In your wildest dream. . .cos I know that they will surely make you a landlord of no. 6 Ime-ala street if you try that. I trust them

Imaro na Umuoji boys bu ofulu ogu ju nni...jekwaa juo ese maka adi ama ama Onicha gwalu Obosi.....But seriously Ogidi na my people any day....you can walk from Ireh Umuoji to Ogidi thats how close they live....Inwee ike isi Umuoji jee guta oku na Ogidi.
Idenmili Ebuka!




Oh,did I forget that na Onicha eteka bu maka Ogidi.

pazienza:
Haha! Kam nukwa!

Anyway,Ogidi is like a second home to me...We gave a lot of relatives there....A lot of intermarriages going on.

pazienza:
Haha! Mana Ogidi piasia utali nwafor, fa achinaliya Ogidi-Ani, n'ilo Ogidi-Ani Ukwu.


Ebee n'Ogidi ka isi ?

Elotaam mgbe ayi na esi Umuoji banye Ogidi boys tiefa ife ka umuaka...lol
Ogidi inwele....Umu-Ide naa zuu oke.

pazienza:
Haha! Mana Ogidi piasia utali nwafor, fa achinaliya Ogidi-Ani, n'ilo Ogidi-Ani Ukwu.


Ebee n'Ogidi ka isi ?

Elotaam mgbe ayi na esi Umuoji banye Ogidi boys tiefa ife ka umuaka...lol
Ogidi inwele....Umu-Ide naa zuu oke!

FreeGlobe:
^
I can guarantee that Peter obi orchestrated this "reconciliation" through his puppet, the obi of onitsha. Lets hope that Obiano will be wise enough not to fall into his trap. Peter obi is very desperate to regain political relevance. smh
Perhaps the people who argued with me here about the rift between them will now realize how far they are from happenings in the state.

You are really crossing the line,nwokem...And if you dont watch your mouth you will be ruined for life. Enter Onicha and call the Agbogidi a puppet and lets see if you will live.

Arysexy:
Royal blessing from agbogidi!

It's done and dusted. GEJ Just go and sleep, u have won.

Ask ngige What happened to him when agogidi cursed him for desecrating onitsha ofala by holding rally on ofala day.

GEJ till buhari register for GCE

I was gonna say that about Ngige......Agbogidi asugo offor na ani!

[quote author=mazzi post=29888021]Obi and obiano displaying brotherly love.na this one i love pass.GEJ till 2019[/quot


Those two are the pride of the Igbo!!!

The Op is correct...This about how the west can make it back to the center because they feel left out. And they careless about how they get there or who gets hurt(the nation)....Even if millions have to die and the economy crippled for them to get there they dont care and thats why they are supporting an old and archaic old man to lead us in this age. This people are desperate and have no soul!!!!

chino11:
Odenigbo these are the pictures that goes with that message you just posted..

Nwanne,daalu.

uth-East Traders Join APGA to Queue behind Jonathan

The decision of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) to adopt President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the party’s candidate in the February 14, 2015 Presidential election, yesterday received a boost from the unanimous decision of traders in the South east geopolitical zone to adopt President Jonathan as their own candidate in the coming presidential election.

The traders who came together under the aegis of the South-East Amalgamated Market Traders Association (SEAMATA) also resolved to adopt all the candidates standing election on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) as their candidates in the coming general elections.





In a Communiqué issued at the end of a Special Meeting in Awka, the traders revealed that the unfolding political dispensation became clearer to them after their interaction with the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, who is also the BoT Chairman and National Leader of APGA, prompting their decision to queue behind the party in the coming elections.



Gov Obiano addressing SEAMATA

The adoption of President Jonathan and other APGA flag bearers as the association’s candidates in the coming elections was done by Voice Vote following a motion moved by Chief Christopher Talibe from Abia State and seconded by Mr. Festus Onowu from Enugu State at the Special Meeting at the Women Development Center, Awka.

Speaking on the occasion, the President-General of SEAMATA, Chief Ezenwankwor said that their decision to throw their weight behind President Jonathan and other APGA candidates in the forth-coming elections was influenced by the intense lobby mounted by Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State.

SEAMATA President making his Speech

While declaring the traders total support to the Obiano administration, Chief Ezenwankwor commended governor Obiano for his determination, magnanimity and support to the traders in the South-East geo-political zone and assuring that sooner than later, Ndigbo would take their rightful position in the country.


SEAMATA Members during the Voice Vote
The association whose membership cuts across Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States applauded the strategic vision of APGA under the party’s current leadership and vowed to do everything within its powers to support the party.

Reacting to this development, governor Obiano thanked them for resolving to adopt President Jonathan as their preferred candidate in the coming election and assured them that only President Jonathan would guarantee a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria, devoid of discrimination and other forms of extremism.

Governor Obiano also assured them that the State government had commenced the construction of a world-class international market at Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of the State, which would not only help to decongest the Onitsha markets but also provide traders in the South East the greatest opportunity to grow their businesses.

Governor Obiano also announced that government had harmonized all the levies and fees aimed at ensuring that there was no incidence of double or multiple taxations, while promising them of improved sanitary conditions and more waste management containers and receptacles at various markets across the State.


The governor also assured them that he would organize special seminars where financial experts would educate them on banking transactions, and enjoined them to ensure that all levies are appropriately paid into government accounts to beef up the State’s internally-generated revenue.


Obiano popularity keep growing.

Ozoemezina – Day Obiano Held Rite of Passage for Igbo War Dead

At the end of the Nigeria – Biafra war, folks on the eastern divide greeted each other with the prayer – salutation, ‘happy survival!’ It was a natural impulse that surged on meeting with a relative, friend or associate whose fate in the harrowing events had remained unknown to you. The scary signatures of the conflict were everywhere; intruding into your psyche even if you wanted to avoid them – malnourishment all around, blown up bridges, buildings pock marked with bullet holes, abandoned artillery pieces and cases of spent cartridges, queues for essential commodities and so on. It was merciful providence to be alive. A short while into the new season, prolific writer Cyprian Ekwensi published the novel, Survive the Peace. It was an artistic recreation of the transition from the trauma of war to the sobriety of peace. From the life of the characters, the post – conflict stage could be daunting without the right attitudinal responses. As it were, a key demand of pacification of a brutal past is coming to terms with its memory.




Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State led Ndi Anambra and representatives of the other south –eastern states of Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states to do just that on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Ekwueme Square, Awka at the formal burial ceremony for Igbo victims of the civil war. With the theme ozoemena [never again], the religious cum cultural event held with some trappings of a carnival. Setting the tone in his welcome address, Chief Tony Onyima, Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism clarified that the programme ‘is not a rallying call to hate or to remember the wrongs we have suffered but one to build a spirit of forgiveness and ensure the security of our children through peaceful existence and love of our neighbours. It is a rallying call on me and you to remember that people sacrificed their lives for us to enjoy our own today.’

Coming at the period of the annual armed forces remembrance week, the Awka memorial did not appear strange in spite of its novelty. The celebration took on expanded scope with the inclusion of non combatants among those being honoured. Thus, women and children who were victims of the pogrom that preceded the war or who died as victims of battle operations were also beneficiaries of this collective tribute. It had taken three months of planning and organization by the ten member committee headed by Col Ben Gbulie to kick off the programme intended to be an annual event. Alongside Gbulie, two other members of the committee, namely Col E.M. Udeaja and Col Emma Nwobosi were all captains in the Nigerian Army before Biafra’s secession.

The Bishops of the Catholic and Anglican Dioceses of Awka, Most Rev Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor and Most Rev Alexander Ibezim respectively, led the order of ecumenical service, assisted by the state leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria [CAN]. There were Bible readings, responsorial psalms and commendation hymns at intervals of the ninety minutes long memorial service. Governor Willie Obiano read the first lesson taken from the book of Job [19: 1. 23-27]. On the heels of Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor’s pungent homily, the capacity – packed square radiated with fluttering flames as candles were lit and raised in memory of the dead. Unlike the scenario of Leopold Sedar Senghor’s “In Memoriam”, when the poet as a student in France could not find any known names in the cemetery to remember on All Souls Day, everyone at Ekwueme Square had someone to intone a hymn in his or her honour. And not to be left out of the celebration was the man after whom the public space was named, former vice president, Dr Alex Ekwueme, who defying the limitations of old age, actively participated in the proceedings.

Delivering his speech richly punctuated with fraternal compliments of umu nnem, [brothers and sisters], Chief Willie Obiano offered an insightful and incisive picture of the raison d’etre of the event. ‘We believe in the centrality of God in the affairs of men. We are bold enough to accept the cruel verdict of fate and bury our dead with fanfare. Our culture upholds the centrality of ‘burial’ as a crucial epilogue in the narrative of life…My administration is committed to lifting up the standards of our shared experience. We shall continue our bold efforts to ensure that we are not only united in times of adversity and grief but in times of victory and peace. With this ceremony, I urge you to mourn no more but rather celebrate the bravery of these great spirits who lost their lives yesterday that we may find peace today.’

Amidst interjections of ‘Akpokuedike!, his title name from his admirers, Obiano glided from the philosophical to the historical and contemporary. ‘History presents us with a long list of ethnicities and nations that have risen through horrific experiences to strengthen their ties of brotherhood and reaffirm their humanity through symbolic events …In the Jewish example, we see the firm resolve of the world Jewry to ensure that the tragic history of the Holocaust is permanently etched on human memory…Many major cities in Europe and America have a Holocaust memorial built to perpetuate the memory of six million Jews.

Instructively, the people of Rwanda have quickly recovered from the genocide that marked the Hutu and Tutsi conflict of the early 1990s to build an ambitious economy. They have erected the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre which opened in April 2004to perpetuate that memory, renew their pact with their past and solemnly declare to themselves and say – never again.’

Preaching the homily, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor situated the issue of remembrance from a Christian perspective, pointing out that without an ethics of remembrance, memory could be abused. ‘I heard that our celebration today is understood by some people as a way of placating the spirits of departed and forgotten Igbo sons and daughters who are now blocking the progress of the Igbo nation. To open up the path of Ndi Igbo to peace and prosperity, these aggrieved spirits need to be celebrated. This interpretation is indeed very far from our Christian belief about death and life after death. It also violates the challenge from the Book of Job to continue to trust God and know that in the mystery of God’s love and justice, virtuous and upright people could suffer. The high point of this mystery of God allowing the suffering of the just is seen in Jesus Christ, whom it pleased God to crush with suffering.’

The close of the ecumenical service only brought the first part of the ceremony to an end. At the lighting of a thousand candles, the Square reverberated with the thunder of cannon shots. It served to announce the act of burial and further marked the traditional salute to bid the dead farewell among the Igbo. Accompanied by a select number of dignitaries, Chief Obiano strolled to the spot of the memorial plaque, acknowledging cheers with swinging motions of his milky fly whisk. The plaque unveiled, the programme transited into the second part, the condolences and funeral festivity.

A burst of musical instruments erupted from various points of the arena, moving the already roused crowd to excitement. Delegations of market associations from the five south – eastern states jostled for space even as dance groups competed for air dominance. By this time, Obiano had taken his seat at the obi to receive the callers on condolence. Market groups, delegations from the twenty – one local government areas of Anambra State and a host of civil society groups, took their turns paying tribute to the war dead. More cannon shots boomed.

Dance and drama reigned as masquerades, as diverse in costume as in role, made their appearance. The izaga simplified definition of onomatopoeia with its zig zag movement as it walked on long stilts. Agaba or okwomma wore its warrior expression but kept its elastic valour in check. Ugo, the golden bird enacted a few dance steps, preened itself here and there and filed out, postponing full performance to another day. But you could not deny the ijele its majesty, its pomp and pageantry. It stood out in size, stature and colour. A spirit of class, it left you wondering after its graceful poise; its breadth and depth. Ajofia was unique in its forbidding image. Adorned in pitch black animal wool, it struck a beastly note in movement and ghoulish mood in appearance as it continually emitted smoke. It is a mask that makes rare appearances and had reportedly last accompanied the Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Emeka Ojukwu on condolence at the funeral of his in law, late C.C. Onoh.

The War Memorial Centre is to eventually have its permanent site along the expressway close to the Central Bank of Nigeria complex even as compilation of register of war casualties continues.

In the estimation of some analysts, the impact naturally accruable from the ceremony has been downgraded by the non participation of other state governments in the zone. Chief Victor Umeh, APGA national chairman, believes it was a worthwhile outing. ‘We will get there’, he says. ‘It will be an annual memorial. I’m optimistic the other states will come aboard. It takes the courage of one man to show the way.’

For Chief Emeka Onuorah, Chairman, Njikoka Local Government of Anambra State, a milestone was recorded with the event. ‘This is history updated. But it is not only history refreshed. With this initiative of Governor Obiano, history, religion, culture and philosophy find a confluence. There’s a lot to learn from it all.’ Onuorah also pointed to the psychological relief of knowing that your burden is shared by others as another important benefit. ‘I have no doubt that many hearts troubled by the events of the war will feel pacified after today.’

Written by Ifeanyi Afuba from Nimo, Anambra State.



Beautifully written.

asadike:
love m, I went on leave. Now I know how much you missed me.

Before nko,i miss you naa. Why would you just disappear like that,without a note ....nawaa.
And you missed the Anambra thread.

asadike:
Ndi igbo for president? For what kwanu? When we have d power to make or mar the presidency. We are wiser now, never depending on anybody or any position to get what we want. So tell me, why should we lose sleep over such rubbish as 'd seat of d president'? Or is it not dis yeye country dat will soon fall into millitary rule com february that we are talking about?

Where have you been ?

I guess she is a humble lady....But I wont like to see my dear wife looking like a maid beside another woman....Mbanu!
My wife is a queen and all women must bow before her.

ccollins:
100% son of the soil oo, anambra kwenu! asim kwenu! I greet you all, hope am welcomed.. Been away from home for too long, too westernised please can someone give me a critical analysis of obiano projects and areas where he needs expedient support from anambra good citizens, I think this govt is headed in right direction

You are welcome,brother.However, it will be easier for you to go through the thread and figure out by yourself how Obiano is doing and even how the previous administration performed. As you can see,nobody has the time to start explaining things for you. Daalu.

Where is Panam Percy Paul and Chinyere Udoma?

investnow2013:
Campaign thing at Eziowelle!

Thats Umuoji,Idenmili and the man with kola is the Igwe Umuoji,HRH Cyril Enweze Ogbu n'echendo,Ochilozuo Umuoji and the Eze Iweka of Obosi.

By Chukwujekwu Ilozue
Awka — Arrangements have been concluded to invite competent world-class architects to design the multi-city concept envisaged for the Awka Capital Territory by the state government, according to the Chairman of Board of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Mr. Chika Egwuatu.

Egwuatu disclosed this when he led the seven-month-old board members and management staff of the authority on a familiarisation visit and to present an Awka Capital Territory Model to the Chairman of Anaocha Local Government Council, Ikenna Ejiofor, and his officials.

The ACTDA boss pointed out that the advertisement for the bidding of the contract for the designing of the multi-city concept would be awarded early 2015 as soon as governor Obiano approves the Development Control Manual prepared by the Board and being vetted by an eight-member Ad-hoc Review Committee set up by the state government.

Egwuatu, accompanied by the Board's Managing Director, Mr. Joseph Okeke, Mr. Willie Okafor and Mr. Don Ifejika all architects, , as well as a management staff, Jude Oguguo stated that for the first time in the history of South-East Zone, Anambra would be the first state to use an aerial photography with 10 centimetres resolution to capture items on the ground within the Territory.

He lamented that absence of a Master Plan since 23 years of existence of the State has accounted for the haphazard construction being witnessed in the State and pointed out that such developments risks removal, adding that compensation or swapping mechanism might be considered for payment of genuinely acquired land.

He recalled that two indigenes of Anaocha Local Government Area have played key roles in sourcing and piecing together relevant materials for the packaging of the Development Control Manual, and stated that the Awka Capital Territory Model took cognizance of good aspects of Dubai, Seoul and Kigali models,and when completed, the Territory would wear a new look.

Egwuatu revealed that multi-city concept would entail developing modern cities in different places within the Territory and provided with all the necessary facilities, except that the Awka capital city model would have in addition, three arms zone, to accommodate the executive, legislative and judicial arms of government.

He noted that Anaocha falls under the 10 kilometres radius covered by the Awka Capital Territory and that necessitated the visit to brief the Council boss and his team about the plans and projects of the Authority and to seek synergy between the Authority and Council.

In his response, Anaocha Council Chairman, Hon. Ejiofor who expressed delight with the appointment of the 10-member Board in May 2014 pointed out that the speed in producing Development Control Manual within six months lends credence to the fact that the governor picked accomplished professionals who determined to achieve the vision and mission of the present administration.

Ejiofor , surrounded by his Deputy, Secretary and some supervisors and top government officials of the Council assured the Authority of all necessary support, noting that his Council area has made a mark in the area of effective planning and development.

He appreciated the speed with which the governor has been pursuing his programmes and expressed the hope that the planned multi-city concept for the Awka Capital Territory would be achieved under the Obiano administration.

AroOkigbo:
.
speak for yourself.
I for one care.
.
I got married to a virgin. ..and I enjoyed her while the marriage lasted.
Lost her immediately after she was delivered of our third baby.
That was 3yrs ago. Till date, the fear of marrying another and discovering "otherwise" still scares me. I'm struggling to believe I could go for anything lesser.
May end up no marrying again.

Sorry bro.
Those who didn't meet their wives virgin wouldn't understand.

cingelai:
As far as i have my voters card, i wont vote anybody rather than PRINCESS STELLA ODUAH #anambra north's choice bliev it or leave it#

Well,you can vote for anybody you like but be rest assured that your vote doesn't guarantee victory for her.
Thanks.

Blitz888:
Stella is loved by her people (omambala) no doubt unlike the docile and drab Mrs Margery Okadigbo who last represented us in the red chamber of the parliament. Call her whatever names you like but you can never deny the fact that her followership is cult-like.. She is the overwhelming choice of ndi omambala!

Correction,she is popular in Akili-Ogidi. Come to think of it she hasn't done much to deserve such popularity. I like stellar Oduah but we have even a better candidate under Apga,Dubem Obaze.

OmenifenIgbo:
Thats Oseloka Obaze, The SSG. He is a cousin to Dubem Obaze

Correction ; I read him wrong,thought he said white hair.
You are correct.

Zonacom:
please who is that white bearded man i see every time around obiano?

I gues Obiano's aid or something like that.

InyinyaAgbaOku:
CKC Onitsha was number 1 in 2012

It has alway been on the top and I believe if we do a thorough research you will find out QRC will be up there with them.

funkiebully:
CKC onitsha, school make sense.

Did any one notice it has d highest enrollment among d listed schools?

Yet the say Anambra boys na business people.

Nsogbu adiro.

Most people dont know Anambra has some of the best school in Nigeria like QRC,CKC,DMGS and St.CHARLES. These schools are top notch coupled with the reforms Obi carried out. Furthermore,CKC has produced about six Nigerian governors nobi moi-moi...Peter Obi,Willie Obiano and Peter Odili are all CKC old boys. So,I am not surprised CKC is the only government school on top three. Anambra nodey play.

Umunnem,ozo ama emekwa ayi ozo....Ije awele ,umu Biafra nwulu na agha.... Ka Olisa bi nigwe nabata obi unu ma kasie ezi na uno ayi nine obi. Bido tata gaba udo,ofu obi na oganiru bu ife ya neso ayi,ebe obuna ayi jee.

Ka odi nofu!

May the almighty rest the souls of our beloved ones who lost their lives in these unfortunate events . May he also heal our souls,our land and our conscience. As he receives our prayers may he bless our lands and may they become rich and may he give us bountiful harvest.

Nelly asa nwa,olee ?