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*NIGERIA AT 61: CHIEF DR. GEORGE MOGHALU GREETS NIGERIANS*

The Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief Dr. George Moghalu, today, sends his warmest felicitations to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation's 61st Independence anniversary.

Chief Moghalu in a statement said Nigerians should continue to pray and work for the progress and development of the country.

“We are leaders in our respective rights and our collective efforts have sustained our country and will further take her to greater heights.”

Let us use this occasion of our Independence Anniversary to remember our heroes past and pray that the unity progress and peace of the country that they strived to entrench continue to be sustained and nurtured.

He further reminded Nigerians that the task of nation building requires the commitment of all.

*George Moghalu Media Center*

*DR. CHIDOZIE NWANKWO’S EDUCATION REFORM BLUEPRINT*

Anambra State right from onset has been a center of academic excellence churning out world class products from our educational system. We had prestigious colleges with highly qualified teaching staff who were moulding our students both in character and learning. Sadly, all that have changed now. Not only are we experiencing a rapid decline in the quality of education, the cost of education is on an astronomical increase.

Over the years, successive governments did not build more schools as our population increased instead the already existing ones were allowed to deteriorate at an alarming rate. Parents were forced to turn to the many private schools for the education of their children at huge costs but mostly low standards. Those who cannot afford these expensive private schools are left with no choice but to leave their children in these dilapidated public schools.

This ugly situation would be put to an end if Ndi Anambra entrust this state to the care of a man of excellence, Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo who is the CEO of Wichtech Group is a man on a mission to radically transform Anambra State into a center of excellence.

Dr. Chido has promised to carry out a surgical operation on our educational system by building 3 brand new model public schools (primary and secondary) in each of the 21 local government areas in Anambra State complete with modern teaching aids, well-equipped science and computer laboratories, well-stocked libraries, standard sporting facilities etc. Hundreds of existing public schools in various states of disrepair will be renovated and upgraded to meet minimum UNESCO standards.

Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo will recruit qualified teachers and other support staff to be deployed to these additional schools and other existing public schools that are currently understaffed. These new public schools as well as the revamped old ones will drastically improve the quality of education in Anambra State and at the same time increase access to free basic education to Anambra children whose parents cannot afford the high cost of private schools.

Ndi Anambra, this is a basic minimum of what Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo will do in the public primary and secondary schools of our education sector once elected as Governor. This is why every progress loving Anambrarian would have to queue patiently on Saturday November 6, 2021 to vote for Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo of the AAC (African Action Congress) as the next Governor of Anambra State.

Let’s build a new Anambra State with Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo as Governor!

*#VOTE4AAC*
*#Vote4DrChidozieNwankwo*
*#KaChiDozieAnambra*

*Chido Media Crew*

FOOD AND STATE SECURITY: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH BY DR CHIDOZIE NWANKWO OF AAC.

One of the core responsibility of any State Executive is protection of lives and properties of her citizen. This task is fundamental and nonnegotiable in all its ramifications.

No doubt we have global, national, regional and state security challenges but to a great extent, Dr Chidozie Nwankwo's proposed approach is holistic in tackling the monster called insecurity. Listening to his systematic but yet passionate approach towards containing the security onslaught revived my hope of better days ahead if Ndi Anambra will listen to their inner spirit and vote Overdoz.

*FACTS*
1. There's hunger in the land;
2. There's high level of unemployment; and
3. Agriculture is relegated to the background.

Dr Nwankwo understood that there is a correlation between hunger and commission of crimes. He knows that arresting intimidating hunger will drastically reduce commission of crime. He has prioritized Food Security in his agenda which will see to it that modernized agriculture will be entrenched. He has a broad-based plan to drive Agriculture in which Ndi Anambra will be encouraged to embrace horizontal and vertical agriculture irrespective of profession or vocation. Everyone will be a proud food producer of a sort. It's a plan never witnessed in the history of Nigeria.

The result of the studies he painstakingly conducted revealed the reasons why people especially young people are in prisons and police custody. The success of this master scheme will automatically reduce restiveness and crimes by over 70%. No society is crime free but his approach will convert criminals to be part of his developmental strides. His coordinated industrialization hubs blueprint will further remove our idle but not lazy energetic youths from the streets and further reduce crime. The security template showed that with this reduction, the cost of fighting common criminals will drastically reduce which will give security agencies leverage to tackle unrepentant criminals and bring sanity to Anambra. The funds saved from fighting crimes will be pushed to other critical areas like education and health.

For him, fighting crime is way beyond spending billions in procuring and replacing security equipment at intervals. It's more of addressing the remote causes than immediate and gambling strategy. A sane Anambra State will drive all round development and position Anambra as a choice destination.

To activate and benefit from these lofty vision lies on our choice of making a clear decision to vote Dr Chidozie Nwankwo on November 6, 2021 as the next Executive Governor of Anambra. He has conducted studies, he's prepared mentally, spiritually, physically and psychologically to take Anambra to the next level.

Yes, a new Anambra is possible with Dr Chidozie Nwankwo of African Action Congress (AAC)

Vote AAC
Vote Chido Nwankwo

Chido Media Team.

DR. CHIDOZIE NWANKWO; A CHARISMATIC LEADER WE CAN TRUST.

Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.
Leadership consists not in degrees of technique but in traits of character; it requires moral rather than athletic or intellectual effort, and it imposes on both leader and follower alike the burdens of self-restraint.

Anambra State is in dire need of a leader who can look his own people in the eyes and tell them; "I am here because of you. And I will do everything to ensure transparency, equity, justice, accountability and fairness in all our dealings and as well improve your standard of living."

A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better.
Leadership is a call to serve the people and Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo has proven that beyond every reasonable doubt, the records are there.
He has made himself a niche in the private sector and now want to extend his vast experience to the political sector for the betterment of our people.

Far from it!
His story is that of a humble beginning, a good reminder to the fact that if you are good to people and work hard, the universe will bless and reward you. His humility, generosity and philanthropic works can't be over emphasized.

Ndi Anambra our destiny is in our hands. God has answered our prayers by giving us Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo, Chairman/CEO Wichtech Group.
Let us join hands with Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo to take Anambra State to the next level and meet the expectations of our people.
He is homegrown and on ground.
He is focused and understands the terrain.
He is courageous, honest and prudent.
He is people oriented and a devoted christian.
He is vocal and accessible.
He has the capacity and ability to create and manage wealth.
He is humble, reliable and has our interest at heart.

It's very visible to the blind and relatively audible to the deaf that Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo stands out, as his antecedents speaks volume of his capacity to move the State forward and meet the expectations of Anambrarians.

With him the future is bright, a new, better and greater Anambra is possible.

#KACHIDOZIEANAMBRA STATE!

DR CHIDOZIE NWANKWO THE GOVERNOR ANAMBRA DESERVE IN A TIME LIKE THIS.

Ndi Anambra, one of the consequences for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.

The journey ahead of us deserves unparalleled focus because it's a journey that will determine our future.

It's a journey that demands our collective efforts to enthrone good governance, humanity-driven, and purposeful leadership.

It's a journey to salvaging our beloved State and setting it on a path of Excellence which it has always been known for.

Umunnem, there is never time in the future in which we will work out our salvation. The challenge is in the moment; the time is always now.

Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), CEO, Wichtech Group is a man fully committed to change the narrative of governance in Anambra State.

Umunnem, in moments of crisis, we look out for one another. And we need leaders with empathy who will bring people together rather than drive them apart. Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo and Rt. Hon. Chinwe Nwaebili Former Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly has the character and experience to guide us through one of our darkest times and heal us through a long recovery.

*Vote Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo and Rt. Hon. Chinwe Nwaebili for Governor and Deputy Governor Anambra State*
*#Vote4AAC*
*#KaChiDozieAnambraState*

*Chido Media Crew*

Just In:
My life is in danger: Eziagulu-Otu Agulueri Monarch cries out.

By Chizoba Egwunba.

18th September, 2021.

OTUOCHA- Addressing Journalists in his Palace at Eziagulu-otu Aguleri, the Traditional Ruler, His Royal Highnese,
Igwe Peter Udorji Ikegbunem said he is now an endangered specie and called on well meaning Anambrians, Police, DSS and President Buhari to come to his rescue.

Igwe Peter Ikegbunam raised this alarm because of constant threat to his life for going to Court to reclaim his stool and following the brutal murder of Igwe Alex Edozienu who was murdered in a Cold blood. In recent time also, the traditional ruler of Nwafia community in Njikoka Local Government Area, Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo had also raised an alarm that some persons were after his life and the stool.

The traditional ruler of Eziagulu-otu Aguleri told Journalists in his Palace that he would not keep quiet and allow people kill him the way they killed Igwe Alex Anakpulu Edozieuno of Mkpunando-otu Aguleri. Apart from threat to his life, Igwe Peter Udorji Ikegbunem informed the Public that He has been warned by these elements never to wear his Igwe regalia and he should withdraw his case from court or they will come after him.

"They have severally threatened my life, warned me not to wear my Igwe regalia again. I cannot go out from house anymore. I have been warned not continue with the court case I instituted to reclaim my traditional mandate given to me by my people."

"I am calling on President Buhari, Police, DSS, well meaning Nigerians to come to my aid. My condition is very bad. I have refused to go on exile. I cannot run away from my land and People. I am the next person they are targeting." The Commissioner of Police in Anambra state should provide me with Police to guard me. My life is in danger.

They alleged to have dethroned me. Ehy are they after my life. I didn't incite my people to take laws into their hands. I decided to go to court on this matter. It is an abomination in Our Culture to dethrone a sitting King. Till date, My people still regarded me as their king as you can see prominent Stakeholders here with me. Before I become Igwe, I have used my personal fund to help my people. I have no problem with my people.

I want to place it on record, after Our Visit to Mr president, nobody called me nor summoned me not in Anambra State or Aguleri or even Eziagulu-otu Aguleri for any wrong doing. I only heard of my suspension and dethronment on social media and Radio Stations.

It will be recalled the murder Aguleri King, Igwe Edozienu with Ten others from Anambra state visited President Buhari last year to commend the President for the various projects the Federal government under his watch was executing in the South-east geopolitical zone such as the Second Niger Bridge, the Ziks Maosoleum, the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, school feeding programmes, and so many others. This appreciation visit didn't go down well with the Governor. The 12 traditional rulers were still in Abuja when on August 12, 2020 the state government handed them one year suspension for travelling out of the state without Governor Obiano approval. Hence, the suspension and dethronment some of these Monarchs.

Igwe Peter Udorji Ikegbunem Expressed sadness over the death of Igwe Alex Anakpulu Edozieuno. He said, "the Murdered King was the First President General of Enugwu-Otu Aguleri and he was instrumental in creating Mkpunando-otu Aguleri, Ikem Ivite, Owelle and Ukwalla as communities in Anambra State during Mbadinuju Era and these communities were approved By State Assembly and gazetted by Government. He did a lot for Aguleri people living across the River and His gruesome murder is a fatal blow to Aglueri people. His Killers will never go unpunished" He said.

*BETWEEN TESTED AND TAINTED: DR. CHIDOZIE NWANKWO, AAC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE TO THE RESCUE*

As the date for the battle royale draws closer with an immense opportunity for Ndi Anambra to decide the next occupant of Agu-Awka, I'm tempted to present voters with options. I come with the option of truth over falsehood, the option of light over darkness, an option of greatness over backwardness, an option of performance-driven governance over excuses and blame games, an option of prudent financial management over sharing public revenues and allocations to private pockets, an option of an independent-minded governor over accommodating godfathers.

After a critical review of all the candidates for the November 6 Anambra governorship election, only one candidate passed the test of credibility, objectivity, integrity and proven competence. He is Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), CEO Wichtech Group and Gubernatorial Candidate of AAC (African Action Congress).

Here is a man with unquestionable means of resources. Here is a man who built his business empire on the back of truth, probity and transparency. His business empire is not indebted to any bank hence do not have any debt to pay back like some candidates. Dr. Chido represents light. He is the personification of a wealth creator having naturally created wealth that transformed lives again, verifiably and transparently. He is poised to replicate that in the new Anambra State that will emerge under his watch. Dr. Nwankwo's giant strides in business, human and capital management has direct relationship with leadership good governance and economic development, which is what every Anambrarian desire today.

Anambra State must never find itself in a situation whereby her IGR and Monthly Federal Allocation will be demonically feasted on the alter of settling godfathers and servicing borrowed monies used to campaign. *Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo has no godfather but God the Father* hence, your resources are in safe hands.

In all of these, there are no baggages that will draw him back from focusing on governance and performing excellently. He's poised to create and recreate wealth that will have direct bearing on the living standards of the ordinary people who bear the brunt of economic deprivation caused by bad governance. *Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo of AAC (African Action Congress) is Tested, Trusted but not Tainted like some candidates in the race.*

*Yes, a new Anambra is possible with Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo...*

*#Vote4AAC*
*#VoteForChido*
*#KaChiDozieAnambraState*

*Chido Media Crew*.

DR. CHIDOZIE NWANKWO, AAC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE- THE GOVERNOR ANAMBRA DESERVE.

Ndi Anambra, let's take a look into his vast experience in business, financial and human resource management, philanthropic nature, his charitable, undented and impeccable leadership standards. An exemplified leader, with sincerity of purpose, truthful and faithful to the course entrusted on him to pursue.

A man who has distinguished himself in the private sector, stands tall and firm even in the midst of the storm. With a strong shoulder to bear the burdens of his people, egalitarian in approach, committed to the wellbeing of his people over himself. His selfless style of leadership is second to none, "A true man of the people"

Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), CEO Wichtech Group is a man fully committed to people and what he believes in, a stable personality, and one driven by his passion to alleviate the downtrodden and make life more meaningful, little wonder they call him EBUBECHUKWU UZO (God first in everything). Humility personified, decent, astute and a standard role model, the one to whom all can look up to and heave a sigh of relief in their hearts.
With Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo, greater future awaits Anambrarians, one characterized by true leadership and people oriented policies and decisions. A man of few words but credible actions, whose antecedents speak volumes of his competence and ability to create jobs, impact lives at all levels.

Indeed, in a time like this Anambrarians need Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo because with him the future is bright and a new, better and greater Anambra is possible.
He is the type of leader Anambrarians are yearning for.

Tell the STORY and keep the FAITH, Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo is our best bet.
" *ANAMBRA CHIDO IS COMING* "
KA CHI DOZIE ANAMBRA STATE.

*Chido* *Media* *Crew*.

A stakeholder in Anambra State, Mr Pascal Candle has bemoaned over the alleged financial injustice in APGA, especially under Governor Willie Obiano administration.

In his words, “It is no doubt that Anambra Election is taking place this year. There are a lot of issues begging for answers. There are lot of secrecy surrounding Local Government funds in Anambra State.

In this Series, I will look at the funds that came into the State for the Local Government Areas and we place it side by side with developments in each Local Government Area in the State. As we all know, Anambra State has 21 Local Government Areas, namely: Aguata, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaocha, Awka North, Awka South, Ayamelum, Dunukofia, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Idemili South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba North
Orumba South and Oyi.

I will focus on each Local Government Area and the amount each Local Government received. In Each of these Local Government Area, I will look at the communities in those Local Government Areas and how the funds meant for them have brought much needed developments in their Area.

Ndi Anambra, it might interest you all to know that Anambra State Government received an Average of N36.7bn yearly as Local Government Allocations. Each Local Government on the Average received over N12bn for 7years and Each Local Government gets an Average of N1bn yearly and Each LG gets an Average of N100m monthly. But what is going on now is that Transition Chairmen get an average of N5m monthly to cover their overhead and I ask, where is the balance? What are they being used for? Ndi Anambra! Nkea Abuzikwa Nkea Anyi? This scam must stop. To add insult to Ndi Anambra sensibility, APGA led Government introduced 20 Million Community choose your project. In this series, we will still analyse the impact of this 20 million naira on those local Communities and how it impacted positively on the people. Ndi Anambra, where is your Local Government funds. Who is with the Billions meant for Local government. This scam must stop. Let me take Aguata Local Government Area.

In this years Election, Aguata Local government Area has almost 5 to 6 Aspirants contesting this election. amongst them is Mr Afam Ezenwafor (Afamation) of National Rescue Mission, Chief Valentine Ozigbo of PDP, Senator Andy Uba of APC, Hon Jerry of Boot Party, Prof Soludo of APGA amongst others.

Aguata Local Government Area has these towns: Ekwulobia, Akpo, Achina, Uga, Igbo-Ukwu, Isuofia, Umuchu, Aguluezechukwu, Ezinifite, Ikenga, Amesi, Oraeri, Umuona, Nkpologwu. (Please if I miss any town, draw my attention,apologies).

It is no doubt that Aguata Local Government Area has produced many prominent Nigerians, sons and daughters, Captains of Industry, intellectuals etc.

However, this great Local Government has been a shadow of it’s own with no visible achievement. Ekwulobia Urban City has been a shadow of it’s own. To connect to communities in Aguata local Government is more of a nightmare. The question on the minds of the people, what happened to the funds meant for the development of Aguata Communities.

The Year 2014, Aguata Local Government area received N2,632,690,293. 39 under this APGA Government of Governor Obiano.

The Year 2015, the same Aguata Local Government area received N2,059,917,188. 65 under this APGA Government of Governor Obiano.

The Year 2016, Aguata Local Government area received N1,680,529,655.93 under this APGA Government of Governor Obiano.

The Year 2017, Aguata Local Government area received N2,108,605,764. 30 under this APGA Government of Governor Obiano.

The Year 2018, Aguata Local Government area received N2,797,741,695. 17 under this APGA Government of Governor Obiano.

The Year 2019, Aguata Local Government area received N2,682,009,692. 82 under this APGA Government of Governor Obiano.

The Year 2020, Aguata Local Government area received N2,607,351,331.60 under this APGA Government of Governor Obiano.

The Total Amount Aguata Local Government area collected from the Federal Allocation between 2014 and 2020 is N14,199,845,621.86.

The question is, did this amount reflected on the development of Aguata Local Government area? The answer is No. Many Towns in Aguata like Ikenga Town has no access road to the town, no functional Government Hospital. No single road was constructed for the good people of Igbo-ukwu, the home town of Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife, no single road for Aguluezechukwu and many other towns.

Out of this billions, Transition Chairmen in Anambra State received just N5 Million every month. so in a year, they receive N60 Million by 7 seven years, that is N480 Million Naira of the Total sum of over N14 Billion naira.

What is the rationale behind community choose your project? While this APGA Government in their usual Scam give each community in Aguata Local Government N20 Million. Multiply it by 14 towns which is N280 Million. This money was shared twice. So you have N560 Million. When you add it up to the total being collected by Tranaition Chairmen, You will get N840 Million.

So, out of these N14 Billion meant for Aguata People, what reached them was N840 Million. We will like Ndi Aguata in each community to bring forth those projects executed in their various communities by this APGA led Government. Yet, Prof. Soludo who is from Aguata is telling us it is not broken. If Anambra is not broken, what are you coming to do.

Is it not obvious that Ndi Anambra entered one chance with APGA? Is it not obvious that nke abughi Nke Ndi Anambra? Is it not obvious that this State has been raped financially between 2014 and 2020 all in the name of Igbo Party? In all these, I didn’t add up Local Internal Generated Revenue in these Local Governments.

The Next Local Government in focus now is Anambra East Local Area. which is Governor Obiano Local Government Area?

Many Traditional Rulers, President Generals, Youth Leaders, Religious Leaders have kept quiet over this Local Government funds because they are part of the rotten system. They prefer APGA to continue so that those little benefits will continue to grease their palms.

Ndi Anambra, know your enemies. Do not be deceived by Nke bu Nke anyi scam or Party Ojukwu. They have destroyed our collective faith in Ojukwu Legacy for their selfish gain. Never again will such happen. Say No to APGA.

There is no campaign now and he is not contesting any position.

Rikze:


Political/ campaign visit... Nothing more!

There is no campaign now and he is not contesting any position.

*ON THE NEWS:*
*Chief Dr George Moghalu visits Late Mr Cosmas Eze's family, the slain APC Chieftain killed by unknown gunmen in Oba*

OBA - Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) & Gubernatorial Aspirant on the Platform of All Progressives Party (APC), Chief Dr George Moghalu (Ohamdike) has elougized the slain All Progressive Congress Chieftain, Former Assistant Secretary of the Party in Idemili South and Idemili South Local Government Area Coordinator of George Moghalu Campaign Organisation, Late Mr Cosmas Eze for being on the side of truth and unity at all times, a True Party Man and man of integrity.

Chief Dr George Moghalu spoke on Sunday, when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Mr Cosmos Eze at his family house in Oba Idemili South Local Government Area.

According to Chief Moghalu, "I am here today to get the details of what happened. Listening to you, I am heartbroken. I can feel your pain and appreciate your anger. I want to assure the family that I will always be available to them to render my support in any way that it may be needed.

Chief Dr George Moghalu expressed sadness over the death of Mr Cosmas Eze by unknown gunmen. The only crime Cosmas committed was he drove a Branded Vehicle. He prayed God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and give the family fortitude to bear the loss. He urged the family to be strong and united as always.

Chief Dr Moghalu also assured the family that he will support in the burial of the deceased and take care of His son's education.

Late Mr Cosmas Eze, was shot dead last month by unknown gunmen on his way to a function in Oba, Ideimili South Anambra State.

In his response, the head of the family and the wife to Late Mr Cosmas Eze both thanked Chief Dr George Moghalu for his presence in condoning with the family during such a trying time, despite his tight schedule, prayed to God to always guide and protect him.

Chief Dr George Moghalu was accompanied by Rev Uche Ibeabuchi, Federal Character Commissioner for Anambra State, Hon Alaoma and many others.

*Photos Speak:*
*...George Moghalu Media Centre.*

PRESS STATEMENT

EBONYI STATE MAINTAINS ITS STANCE THAT THERE IS NO LAND FOR RANCHING IN THE STATE

We have received the news making the rounds that Ebonyi State is among the States in the Federation that has received the sum of 6 billion naira each for ranching as attributed to the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu while responding to questions on Channels Television on Wednesday night and we wish to clarify as follows:

That Ebonyi State Government never at any time received any money for ranching in the State and will not receive any money for the same purpose as there is no available land for ranching in the state.

That should any Ebonyian opt to engage in personal ranching, Ebonyians should see such venture as a personal decision of such person who must use his/her land for the purpose.

This is because Ebonyi State Government has continued to maintain that there is no land for ranching in the state and it is not about reneging from the decision.


Francis Nwaze
Special Assistant to the Governor
(Media and Publicity)
Thursday, August 26, 2021

*NIGERIA MISSION IN BUJUMBURA HOSTS TOP MILITARY OFFICERS, PARAMILITARY OFFICERS, SENIOR CIVIL SERVANTS, SELECT CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY ON STUDY TOUR FROM NIPSS*

In consonance with opening up unlimited Economic and Social opportunities between Burundi and Nigeria and in furtherance of the aims and objectives of the Nigeria Burundi - Commission, the Nigeria Mission in Burundi is currently playing host to a cross-section of Nigerian professionals on a study tour of 'The Burundi' from the National Institute of Strategic Studies, Kuru

The delegation which is set to brainstorm about their experience across their academic lines at the institute is expected to visit the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Public Security, Budget & Planning and Health. They will also visit Civil Society Organizations, United Nations Office, Burundi's Investment and Promotion Council, the Central Bank of Burundi, Revenue Agency and the private sector.

According to the Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Burundi, His Excellency Amb Elijah Onyeagba PhD, *'This is the first time in the history of the Nigeria Mission in Burundi to host such a high powered delegation from Nigeria since its creation in 2007." He wished them a happy stay in Bujumbura as he encouraged them to feel relaxed and enjoy the real Burundian Experience on this National and professional engagement.*

This program is being facilitated by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru as part of the requirements for completion of Course 43 at the Institute.

This is indeed a milestone for both Nations.

*(C) Igba Media Team*

The New Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB): Top 20 Changes You Should Know!

The PIB seeks to provide legal, governance, regulatory and fiscal framework for the Nigerian Petroleum Industry and development of Host Communities. It contains 5 Chapters, 319 Sections and, 8 Schedules.

Below are the key changes:

Chapter 1 - Governance and Institutions

1. The key objective is ensuring good governance and accountability, creation of a commercially oriented national petroleum company, and fostering a conducive business environment for petroleum operations.

2. Creation of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission responsible for the technical and commercial regulation of the upstream petroleum operations; and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority responsible for the technical and commercial regulation of the midstream and downstream operations in Nigeria. The Commission and Authority are exempted from the provisions of any enactment relating to the taxation of companies or Trust Funds

3. Imposition of up to 1% levy on the wholesale price of petroleum products sold in the country (0.5% each for the Authority Fund and Midstream Gas Infrastructure Fund)

4. Incorporation of a commercial and profit focused NNPC Limited under CAMA within 6 months from commencement of the new law with ownership vested in the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (and Ministry of Petroleum Incorporated) on behalf of the Federation to take over assets, interests and liabilities of NNPC. This structure is expected to pave the way for eventually sale of shares to Nigerians.

5. Any assets, interest and liabilities not transferred to NNPC Limited will remain with NNPC until extinguished or transferred to the government after which NNPC shall cease to exist. Transfer and sale of the shares are subject to approval by the government and endorsement by the National Economic Council.

6. NNPC Limited will earn 10% of proceeds of the sale of profit oil and profit gas as management fee while 30% will be remitted to Frontier Exploration Fund for the development of frontier acreages in addition to 10% of rents on petroleum prospecting licences and mining leases.

Chapter 2 - Administration

7. The main objective is to promote the exploration and exploitation of petroleum resources in Nigeria for the benefit of the Nigerian people and promote sustainable development of the industry, ensure safe, efficient transportation and distribution infrastructure, and transparency and accountability in the administration of petroleum resources in Nigeria.

8. Avoid economic distortions and ensure a competitive market for the sale and distribution of petroleum products and natural gas in Nigeria; and avoid cross-subsidies among different categories of consumers.

9. The Commission is required to develop a model licence and model lease to include a carried interest provision giving NNPC Limited the right to participate up to 60% in a contract.

Chapter 3 - Host communities development

10. The main objective is to foster sustainable prosperity within host communities, provide direct social and economic benefits and enhance harmonious co-existence.

11. Any company granted an oil prospecting licence or mining lease or an operating company on behalf of joint venture partners (settlor) is required to contribute 3% - 5% (upstream Companies) and 2% (other companies) of its actual operating expenditure in the immediately preceding calendar year to the host communities development trust fund. This is in addition to the existing contribution of 3% to the NDDC. The Fund is tax exempt and any contributions by a settlor is tax deductible.

12. Board of trustees and executive members of the management committee may include persons of high integrity and professional standing who may not necessarily come from any of the host communities.

13. Available funds are to be allocated 75% for capital projects, 20% as reserve and 5% for administrative expenses. However, a community will forfeit the cost of repairs in the event of vandalism, sabotage and other civil unrest causing damage to petroleum facilities or disruption of production activities.

Chapter 4 - Fiscal framework

14. The key objective is to establish a progressive fiscal framework that encourages investment in the Nigerian petroleum industry, provides clarity, enhances revenues for the government while ensuring a fair return for investors.

15. FIRS to collect Hydrocarbon Tax of 15% - 30% on profits from crude oil production, CIT at 30% and Education Tax at 2% which will no longer be tax deductible. The Commission will collect rents, royalties, and production shares as applicable while the Authority will collect gas flare penalty from midstream operations. Late filing of tax returns will attract N10m on the first day and N2m for each subsequent day the failure continues. A N20m fine is applicable to an offense where no penalty is prescribed.

16. Generally, expenses must be wholly, reasonably, exclusively and necessarily incurred to be tax deductible. However, a cost price ratio limit of 65% of gross revenue is imposed for hydrocarbon tax deduction purposes, any excess cost incurred may be carried forward.

17. No tax deduction for head office costs while tax deduction of interest on monies borrowed is subject to the satisfaction of the commission that the fund was employed for upstream operations and the interest rates reflect market conditions.

18. Royalties are payable at the rates of 15% for onshore areas, 12.5% for shallow water, and 7.5% for deep offshore and frontier basins, 2.5% - 5% for natural gas. In addition, a price-based royalty ranging from 0% - 10% is payable to be credited to the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority.

19. Gas utilisation incentive will apply to midstream petroleum operations and large-scale gas utilisation industries. An additional 5-years tax holiday will be granted to investors in gas pipelines.

Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous provisions

20. The PIB repeals about 10 laws including the Associated Gas Reinjection Act; Hydrocarbon Oil Refineries Act; Motor Spirit Act; NNPC (Projects) Act; NNPC Act (when NNPC ceases to exist); PPPRA Act; Petroleum Equalisation Fund Act; PPTA; and Deep Offshore and Inland Basin PSC Act. It amends the Pre-Shipment Inspection of Oil Exports Act while the provisions of certain laws are saved until termination or expiration of the relevant oil prospecting licenses and mining leases including the Petroleum Act, PPTA, Oil Pipelines Act, Deep Offshore and Inland Basin PSC Act.

*Royal Visit:*
*TRADITIONAL RULER OF NNEWI KINGDOM, IGWE KENNETH ORIZU (III) PAYS ROYAL COURTESY VISIT TO CHIEF DR. GEORGE MOGHALU AT HIS ABUJA RESIDENCE*

Traditional Ruler of Nnewi Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Kenneth Orizu (III) and some members of his cabinet visited one of Nnewi prominent sons, and the Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief Dr. George Moghalu (Ohamadike), at his Abuja residence.

The Top NIWA Boss who was highly elated by the honour and visit stated that it is a rare privilege that his King visited him outside his kingdom.
He noted that the His Royal Majesty has always shown him so much love and affection, and this visit is a testimony of the love the monarch has for him.

Chief Dr. Moghalu recalled, "When I was appointed as NIWA Boss, I came to him for his royal blessings in order to succeed and today and by the special grace of God, we have recorded great improvements and feats in NIWA and our waterways".

The Traditional Ruler applauded Chief Dr. George Moghalu for his transformational and innovative agenda at NIWA. The Monarch opined that He has always have confidence that Ohamadike as a great son of Nnewi will deliver.

He further described him as a perfect gentleman who has distinguished himself in every area he is found and urged him to remain focused, and assured him that he is not alone.

Highlights of the visit is the hosting of the Royal Majesty and His Cabinets in his house, presentation of Royal Gifts etc.

Nwankpo, didn’t bribe me to leave ADC – Guber candidate
Politics

A former governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Afam Ezenwafor, has refuted bribery allegations in connection with his withdrawal from the party, insisting he did not receive money from anyone.

Mr Afam Ezenwafor (Afamation) in press briefing in Awka, the Anambra State capital at a press briefing was officially unveiled as the Governorship Candidate of National Rescue Movement (NRM) in the November 6th 2021 poll.

He said nobody forced him or gave any inducement to leave the ADC. He noted that selling his mandate to another aspirant would amount to betrayal of trust and confidence reposed in him by the people of the state, urging them to disregard such allegations.

He said, “It may interest you to know that my withdrawal from the party primary was predicted on privy information and due diligence. I became mindful that “whatever that killed the mother hen will not allow the chicks to open their eyes.”

“I wish to state that nobody gave me money, nor did I receive money from anyone to withdraw from the party’s primary. Everyone should please disregard the rumor by handiwork of detractors targeted at tarnishing my image and trauncating my governorship aspiration.”

The guber candidate further explained that his joining the new party followed wide consultation with major political actors and other relevant stakeholders in the state, stressing that his mission was to rescue the state from immediate collapse.

He further said his decision to join the NRM was informed by the party’s crisis-free disposition, expressing confidence in winning the election under the platform.

He added, “NRM has visibly demonstrated to be a political party that accommodates and encourages the youth to participate actively in the leadership recruitment process and politics.

“While most political parties have introduced financial barriers and watered down the essence of the Not Too Young To Run Act, the NRM launched the Not Too Poor To Run philosophy to consolidate the gains of the Act.

“This is the time for youths to take over leadership and reposition the state. I therefore call on every young person in schools, markets, on the streets and all works of life to rise up to the occasion and join the movement.”

Nwankpo, didn’t bribe me to leave ADC – Guber candidate
Politics

A former governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Afam Ezenwafor, has refuted bribery allegations in connection with his withdrawal from the party, insisting he did not receive money from anyone.

Mr Afam Ezenwafor (Afamation) in press briefing in Awka, the Anambra State capital at a press briefing was officially unveiled as the Governorship Candidate of National Rescue Movement (NRM) in the November 6th 2021 poll.

He said nobody forced him or gave any inducement to leave the ADC. He noted that selling his mandate to another aspirant would amount to betrayal of trust and confidence reposed in him by the people of the state, urging them to disregard such allegations.

He said, “It may interest you to know that my withdrawal from the party primary was predicted on privy information and due diligence. I became mindful that “whatever that killed the mother hen will not allow the chicks to open their eyes.”

“I wish to state that nobody gave me money, nor did I receive money from anyone to withdraw from the party’s primary. Everyone should please disregard the rumor by handiwork of detractors targeted at tarnishing my image and trauncating my governorship aspiration.”

The guber candidate further explained that his joining the new party followed wide consultation with major political actors and other relevant stakeholders in the state, stressing that his mission was to rescue the state from immediate collapse.

He further said his decision to join the NRM was informed by the party’s crisis-free disposition, expressing confidence in winning the election under the platform.

He added, “NRM has visibly demonstrated to be a political party that accommodates and encourages the youth to participate actively in the leadership recruitment process and politics.

“While most political parties have introduced financial barriers and watered down the essence of the Not Too Young To Run Act, the NRM launched the Not Too Poor To Run philosophy to consolidate the gains of the Act.

“This is the time for youths to take over leadership and reposition the state. I therefore call on every young person in schools, markets, on the streets and all works of life to rise up to the occasion and join the movement.”

*100 DAYS OF AN INNOVATIVE AND VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF AMB ELIJAH CHINEZIM ONYEAGBA PhD; THE NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF NIGERIA TO THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI*.


On July 1st 2020, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria nominated "Amb Elijah Chinezim Onyeagba, PhD" as the Ambassador designate to the Republic of Burundi and in accordance with section 171(2) (1c) and Subsection 4 of the 1999 constitution, he communicated same (the nomination) to the National Assembly for approval and confirmation.

On July 17th 2020, the screening exercise at the Senate level was conducted by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, ably led by Distinguished Senator Bulkachuwa Mohammed representing Bauchi South Senatorial District and Senate Committee Chairman on Foreign Affairs.


The Committee Members were visibly amazed at the profile of the young man named Elijah Chinezim Onyegba PhD. According to the Committee Chairman, Senator Bulkachuwa, he said _*"Your Excellency Elijah, you're amazing. Mr President sent us your CV, we don't believe that a man at your age has this intimidating profile".*_

The Committee after the interview affirmed his nomination as an Ambassador Designate.

*COLLECTION OF LETTERS OF CREDENCE*

On April 1st 2021, His Excellency Amb Elijah Chinezim Onyeagba PhD received his Letters of Credence from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as an official commission by the President to represent the country and equally to act as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to the Republic of Burundi. After receiving the deed of his diplomatic assignment, Amb Elijah Onyegba PhD promised to be at his best at all times, to protect and defend the nations diplomatic interest.

In his acceptance speech, he promised that he will initiate new strategic procedures that will further boost the nations diplomatic ties with his host country, the Republic of Burundi.
*_According to him, "I'm the youngest among the appointees and therefore have the additional responsibility of proving to the Government that the younger generation has come of age and is ready to make impact in the national leadership timeline._*

*THE BURUNDI APPROVAL*

Armed with his diplomatic authorization on April 29th 2021, Amb Elijah Chinezim Onyegba PhD, arrived the Burundi International Airport, Bujumbura to assume Office as the Head of Nigeria Mission in Burundi.

He arrived in the company of his wife, Lady Udo Onyeagba and his Chief of Staff, Sir Patrick Ogochukwu Egolum. On arrival, the delegation was treated to a grand reception by the Nigerian Embassy Staff, Nigerian community in Burundi and friends of Nigeria Mission in Bujumbura.

*PRESENTATION OF LETTERS OF CREDENCE*

On July 21st 2021, His Excellency Amb Elijah Chinezim Onyeagba PhD, presented his letters of Credence to the President of Burundi, His Excellency Evariste Ndayishimiye.

According to the Nigerian Ambassador, "Mr President, I bring you good tidings and compliments from the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari". The Nigeria diplomat opined that the President's Diplomatic Charter remained for countries in Africa to continue to maintain regional and sub regional security. He was later treat to a state reception by the president of the Republic Burundi.

*COURTESY VISIT TO VARIOUS EMBASSIES, HIGH COMMISSIONS AND CHARGÉ D'AFFAIRES*.

Charged with the Diplomatic Charter of the Nigerian President for the Mission, Amb Elijah Chinezim Onyegba PhD quickly moved into action with consultation at various levels.

i) He visited the Tanzanian Ambassador to Burundi, Her Excellency Dr Jilly Maleko, at their Embassy in Bujumbura.

ii) He met with the Chargé D'affaires, His Excellency Christopher Katangawa Banzai at the Democratic Republic Of Congo Embassy in Bujumbura.

iii) Courtesy Visit to the Chinese Ambassador to Burundi, His Excellency Zhao Jiangping

iv) Courtesy Visit to the Dutch Ambassador to Burundi, Amb Jerome Steeghs at the Netherlands Embassy, Bujumbura.

v) Courtesy Visit to the Embassy of Algeria in Bujumbura and was received by the Head of Mission, His Excellency Mohammed Qubaziz

vi) Courtesy Visit to the Turkish Embassy in Bujumbura and was received by the Turkish Ambassador, Her Excellency Serap Atacy.

vii) Courtesy Visit to the Ambassador of france to Burundi, His Excellency Amb Stephanie Greenberg.

viii) Courtesy Visit to the Libyan Embassy in Bujumbura and was received by the Chargé D'Affaires En-titre, Mohammal Faraj Karwad.

ix) Courtesy Visit to the Belgian Ambassador to Burundi, His Excellency Amb Alan Van Gucht.

x) Courtesy Visit to the South African Ambassador to Burundi, Her Excellency Amb Kgomot Jolobe at the South African Embassy, Bujumbura.

xi) Courtesy Visit to the Egyptian Ambassador to Burundi, His Excellency, Amb Yaser El-Atawi.

xii) Courtesy Visit to the Dean of Diplomatic corps in Burundi who doubles also as the Ugandan Ambassador to Burundi, His Excellency, Amb Matayo Kyalugouzu.

xiii) Courtesy Visit to the United States Ambassador to Burundi, Her Excellency Melanie H. Higgins.

2) *COURTESY VISIT TO BURUNDI GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS*

i) Courtesy Visit to the Vice President Of The Republic Of Burundi, His Excellency, Engr Prosper Bazombanza.

ii) Courtesy Visit to the Burudian First Lady, Her Excellency Angeline Ndayishimiye.

iii) Courtesy Visit to the Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Burundi, His Excellency Isidore Ntirampeba

iv) Courtesy Visit to the Leader Of The Ruling Party in Burundi CNDD-FDD, Hon Reverien Ndikuriyo

v) Courtesy Visit to the President of the Senate, Hon Sinzohagera at Gitega, Burundi.

vi) Courtesy Visit to the Managing Director of Banque De L'Habitate Burundi - Construction Bank, Mr Pascal Girukwishaka

3) *COURTESY VISIT TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND AGENCIES*

i) Courtesy Visit to the Rwanda Head Of Mission in Burundi, CDA *Fidele Munyeshyaka*.

ii) Courtesy Visit to the African Union Special Representative for Great Lakes Region in Burundi, His Excellency *Amb Basile Ikouebe,* where issues of security challenges in Africa and African Development were discussed.

iii) Meeting with the Executives of the Nigerian Community in Bujumbura.

iv) Meeting with the UN Security Adviser, Dr Charles Tive, with UN Department of Safety and Security in Bujumbura.

v) Meeting with young Private Sector players, Mr James Mugisha, Mr David Ejoyi and Mr Jerry Olayinka at the Nigerian Embassy in Bujumbura.

On July 1st, 2021, the good people of Burundi in a grand style, commemorated their 50th Independence Anniversary. It was a week long celebration that started with the Burundian President hosting various diplomatic missions in Burundi and culminated in an eventful diplomatic week.
Amb Elijah Chinezim Onyegba PhD was part of these great events as he conveyed the earnest wishes of the Nigerian President and Nigerians to the President of Burundi and Burudians.

Finally, the activities of the 100 days in Office of the Nigerian Ambassador to Burundi will not be completed without the mention of the signing of the Historic Nigerian-Burundi Joint Commission after series of extensive consultations with the Government and people of Burundi.

*Impact on Nigeria Economic index*

The vast diplomatic consultations made by the Nigeria Head of Mission in Burundi provided him with first hand information on many diplomatic agreements existing between other nations and the Republic of Burundi. The strategic leader acted as a timely guide to initiating, facilitating, inaugurating and signing the first ever Nigeria- Burundi Joint Commission within the first 100 days in office.

Under this commission, Nigeria will partner with many key players in the sectors of Burundi's economy such as tourism, trade, investment, education, health and politics cum good governance.

This will radically create many job opportunities in both economies, strengthen diplomatic ties, enhance various democratic institutions of both states and equally ensure a boost to Africa regional and subregional peace!

With the signing of this Joint commission, Nigerian investors are now diplomatically protected and insured of their investments under this commission. The good news is that Burundi is not just attractive but a secure destination for Nigerians to do their business.

Also expatriates who will be sent for various assignments by the Commission will be endowed with international experience vis-a-vis cultural interactions and knowledge exchange, which when harvested back home will produce desired results. It will help in advancing our educational, technical and health advancement policies.

As an astute banker of repute, His Excellency facilitated over 300 grants from CBN via NIRSAL Microfinance Bank for Nigerians who were negatively hit by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their house holds and businesses.

*Re: IS MOGHALU TRYING TO BE ANAMBRA’S MARAFA? “SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT” by Hon Sir John Adigwe.*

I am not holding brief for Chief, Dr. George Moghalu or his campaign organisation. As an interested Member of All Progressive Congress in Anambra West, I think this time for us to say the truth at all times, no matter what. However, at this time, when it appears that men have sold their souls and truth has become perverted on the altar of over weening ambition and personal interest, there is a need for people of good conscience to speak the truth as they understand it.

I read the above referenced article by One Mr Okey Okeke, and it is laughable to see this unscrupulous elements talking about "demonlishing a house". It is unfortunate that the people who willfully conspired and abated the arrogant rape of the will of APC followers, didn't consider that their actions might lead to chaos, and anarchy in the party within the state.

The bane of our democracy is the absence of internal democracy in political parties as witnessed and exemplified in Anambra APC recently and as long as acts bothering within the ambit of electoral frauds are not punished the infamous gladiators will continue to thrive and weaken our collective will.

From the records of this great Party and politicians I have come to known to be great Politicians in our dear State, the purported individual Mr Okey Okeke to the best of my knowledge does not exist. Thus, I would ordinarily not have responded to such a faceless individual, but for the sake of some of the issues raised by the hatchet writer. The need for this reply has arisen.

It is obvious that the intention of the faceless writer is to malign the Personality of Chief Dr George Moghalu and to force him to quit the fight he has commenced against the injustice of June 26th 2021.

However for record purposes, for the sake of posterity and the avoidance of doubt, I will set the record straight for the number of years I have known and seen Chief Dr George Moghalu. Chief Dr. George Moghalu is a man who has distinguished himself among Progressive elements in the Country and our Party. His personality as a Person and reputation has never been questioned or found wanting in any assignment given to him. Chief Dr George Moghalu is a gentleman par Excellence and family man.

The hired henchman alledged that Chief Dr Moghalu is fronting for another Aspirant from Nnewi. This statement is as laughable as it is beyond the ambit of reality. Not only has the APC allowed itself to become a weapon of injustice, it has now been turned to an object of ridicule by some classless elements.

Now, back to the facts. It is on record that amongst the Political Class in Anambra and Nigeria, Chief Dr George Moghalu remains in the first percentile. Within his native Nnewi and within this party, he remains the number one political strength to be reckoned with. He is one of the politicians who is not known for jumping from one Political Party to another. Throughout his political trajectory, he has remained with the APP that became ANPP and  later joined the merger that birthed the All Progressives Congress (APC).

It is equally on record that Chief Dr George Moghalu was offered juicy appointments such as Ambassadorial positions, Minsterial Appointments etc., while he was serving as the National Secretary of APP/ANPP during Obasanjo and Yar'dua regimes. He continuously declined those offers and stuck with the ANPP as a member of the opposition Party in the Country for 16 years.
 
Even most recently, as a member of the newly formed APC, Chief Dr Moghalu was appointed as a member of a Federal Government Board by His Excellency, Dr Johnathan Ebele Goodluck and in his usual manner, he graciously declined this appointment while thanking the president for the honour. How then do people measure principled person and man of integrity and honour.

Such insinuation or claim that he is fronting for an Aspirant from Nnewi is baseless and without foundation and I make bold to ask, Who could that aspirant be? Who is that Aspirant whose Integrity can match Ohamadike's own among the Political class in Nnewi and beyond.

Another allegation made by the purported faceless Mr okey Okeke is that Dr George Moghalu has funded his election from the coffers of the National Inland Waterways Authority and the acclaimed aspirant whom he fronts for. It is on record, within one year and some months, Chief Dr George Moghalu has turned around the fortunes of NIWA. His Marvellous achievements in NIWA speaks for itself.

While we understand that some elements within the party who perpetrated the June 26th heist have reached a new height of desperation and desperate times calls for desperate measures. I would like to state categorically that this is another baseless allegation.

Chief Dr Moghalu has been a successful business man and has not relied on political appointments to survive. As opposition figure in the Country, his integrity was never in doubt. May I remind this hatchet writer that Ohamadike Nnewi has purchased and contested elections for the office of the governor of Anambra State on three previous occasions starting as far back as 2003. On his previous outings, he did not hold any elected or appointed political office but still funded his elections single handedly. No individual or corporate organisation has come out to say that Chief Dr George Moghalu is indebted to them.

It is evidently clear that the latest assault and multiple assassination of character of Ohamadike is a poor attempt to intimidate him into withdrawing his suit instituted before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

Let this be heard loud and clear, to this paid hatchet writer and those who will attempt more blackmail to malign this good man. No amount of pressure or threat will stop him from doing the right thing and seeing this matter to a justifiable end. Ohamadike is on course to restore the glory of the Party.

As any serious contestant would do, during the build up to the Primary Election, Chief Dr George Moghalu toured all the 21 Local Government Areas in the State on two different times. Chief Dr George Moghalu subjected himself to the Public for scrutiny and there was a consensus among Political Elites across Party lines that Chief Dr George Moghalu is one of the best Aspirants to fly APC Falgbearer. It is also on record that during Covid-19 pandemic, Chief Dr George Moghalu was there for Our Party and the good people of Anambra State.

Again, claims that Dr Moghalu parted with upto N500 million to some “power brokers” is amusing. This N500 Million only exist in the imagination of the paid writer and his master. It is laughable when charlatans want to make themselves relevant. I would like to ask the assertive Mr Okeke to please mention the recipients of these money, how much was given to each of them and where it was shared.

Mr paid Pseudonyms Writer,  while I appreciate the beauty inherent in the freedom of expression, I make due to remind the purported Mr Okeke and all other writers, journalists and supporters of the aberration of the people’s right to vote in the June 26th APC primary election that where one’s rights starts is where the other person’s own ends.

Finally, to all of Ohamadike’s supporters and general party members, our Principal will not relent until justice is achieved.

From his responses as we met in Abuja last weekend and this is what he has to say to APC Party faithful and his supporters in Anambra State and beyond, “These are trying times and our patience, faith, will and collective strength shall be severely tested. We must remain steadfast. Our beloved party for which we have toiled must return to its glory. The progressive ideas of our founding members will not be truncated or ridiculed. We will not fold our hands and allow strangers hijack the party for their selfish interest. Power belongs to the people and the people must be allowed to dictate their own destiny. I believe in God and he has never failed me. We will fight to the finish.”

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Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila led a delegation of lawmakers to pay Sallah homage to President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura Katsina today.

The Speakers’ delegation also visited the Emir of Daura.

#PMBInDaura
#GbajbiInDaura.

The Visit in Pictures:

Eid-el-Kabir: Gbajabiamila sues for prayers, unity among Nigerians

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for prayers and unity of purpose among Nigerians at this period of Eid-el-Kabir.

He said as people that believe and worship God, Nigerians, especially Muslims, should use the opportunity of the Eid-el-Kabir to pray for their leaders to be able to find solutions to our problems.

Gbajabiamila said Nigerians must remain united and steadfast at all times to be able to face the challenges confronting the country.

He called on Muslims to imbibe the habit of sacrifice and love for one another as characterized by the Holy Prophet, Muhammad (SAW).

Speaker Gbajabiamila said there is more that unites us as a people, hence the need for togetherness and peaceful coexistence.

Gbajabiamila, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, urged Nigerians to conduct themselves in a patriotic manner as "We have no other country we can call our own than Nigeria.

"I congratulate my Muslim compatriots for marking this year's Eid-el-Kabir. This is a time for us to be more united as a people.

"As Muslims, we must make frantic efforts to emulate the virtues of the Holy Prophet, whose life is a perfect example of what we all should be.

"The act of sacrifice, one of the major lessons of the Eid-el-Kabir, should be part of our lives at all times. We must make sacrifices for ourselves, our families, our friends, our neighbours, and of course, our country.

"I enjoin all of us to continue to be good citizens and make meaningful contributions for our continuous peaceful coexistence," Gbajabiamila said.

Signed:
Lanre Lasisi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Electoral Act: House Passes Bill, empowers INEC on Electronic, manual Transmission
...adopts report on PIB

We don't want any Nigerian disenfranchised -Gbajabiamila

16/07/2021

The House of Representatives on Friday passed the Electoral Act (Repeal/Re-enactment) Bill, 2021, after the full consideration of the report on the bill by members in the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee of the Whole was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase, in line with the rules of the House.

The bill was subsequently read for the third time before the House adjourned for its annual recess till September 14, 2021.

The majority of the 158 clauses of the bill were passed intact, including Clause 52 (2), which initially generated tension among members.

The clause, which provides that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shall determine the mode of voting/transmission of election results, was left intact after attempts made by some members between Thursday and Friday to amend it failed.

The retained Clause 52 (2) reads, "Voting at election and transmission of results in this Bill shall be in accordance with the procedure determined by the Commission."

This clause, therefore, leaves INEC with the option to use either electronic or manual transmission of results.

Following the disagreement the clause generated among members earlier on Thursday, the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, invited the Nigerian Communications Commission to address the House on whether the country had attained the capacity to seamlessly transmit election results from across the 36 states and the FCT, using available telecommunications services.

On Friday, officials of the agency appeared in plenary to answer questions from members, specifically saying on the issue of coverage that only about 50% of the country was reached by network services.

The officials informed the House that a 2018 study done by the NCC showed that there were 119,000 polling units in the country, out of which only 50% had a combined 2G/3G network coverage.

They further said the data implied that about 50% of the units had no network coverage, an indication that electronic transmission of results would be a herculean task.

The House also adopted the Conference Report on the Petroleum Industry Bill, approving 3% as the financial provision for the Host Communities Fund to align with the position of the Senate on the same matter.

Today, the House of Representatives passed PIB and Electoral Act. Many mischief makers have come out to change the narrative and to accuse Mr Speaker of absconding from duty. These are all lies.
The House of Representatives have rules. This is the Reason you did not see Speaker Gbajabiamila preside over the House during the voting on Electoral amendment Bill ���
#NationBuilding is a #JointTask

*AMBASSADOR ELIJAH ONYEAGBA PhD MEETS WITH THE GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO BURUNDI, THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI.*

_.....As the date for the inaugural Nigeria-Burundi Joint Commission has been moved to 28th - 30th July, 2021._


As part of his diplomatic engagements and activities last week, His Excellency Ambassador Elijah Onyeagba PhD, the country's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Burundi, has continued to make his mark in his assignment.

During a visit with his German counterpart, His Excellency Amb. Dieter Reini, the German Ambassador took time to go through the history between Germany and Burundi from Colonial times till date. It was very enlightening to learn the origin of certain events, the story behind Buddy Bear (from Berlin) and the foreign policy of Germany as it relates to bilateralism and multilateralism. Germany's hazy relationship with other countries like Poland , Turkey, France and indeed the Eastern European Region were also discussed

Furthermore, the Nigerian Diplomat received a young Nigerian who is the Director of operations of MeIBet in Burundi - *Mr Jerry Olayinka.*

Mr Jerry Olayinka is a young promising Nigerian, who speaks French fruently and has taken the betting business in Burundi by storm. The MeIBet guru two weeks ago, signed the first ever brand ambassador in Burundi.

Another diplomatic engagment this past week was the meeting of the Perm Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Burundi to harmonize and give final approval for the Nigeria - Burundi Joint Commission which was originally scheduled to hold from 19th - 21st July 2021 but will hold now from the 28th to 30th of July 2021 . The change of date was necessitated by the fact that both countries will be celebrating the Salah holiday during the period. Other engagements however remain the same.

The Nigerian Ambassador to Republic of Burundi, Amb.Elijah Onyeagba PhD rounded off the week by having the audience of the Vice President of the Republic of Burundi, Son Excellence, Eng. Prosper Bazombanza. Areas where existing ties could be strengthened between both countries were top on the agenda, beginning with the inaugural Nigeria - Burundi Joint Commission which will pave way for other collaborative initiatives.

*(C) Igba Media Team*

2019 APC House Of Assembly Candidates In Anambra Reject Andy Uba.
...ask party to sanction Gov Dapo Abiodun
...say, June 26 is a black Saturday in Anambra APC.

Below is their press release.

AIF Media

PRESS RELEASE OF COMMITTEE OF 20 APC 2019 PROGRESSIVE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES FOR 2019 ELECTION.
*GOV. DAPO ABIODUN EXECUTES THE GREATEST ELECTORAL HEIST IN HISTORY*

Gentlemen of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen.

June 26th, 2021 will go down in history as a black Saturday when the democracy-loving members of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State were raped in broad daylight and for the whole world to see and told not to cry.

On Friday night, which is 25th June, 2021 when the APC Primary election panel led by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun met with all aspirants and leaders of the party at Hilton Leisure Hotel in preparation for the primary, there was a sense of hope and belief that maybe this time around, APC will allow the enthusiastic members of the party to select their governorship candidate in a transparent manner devoid of underhand deals.

The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Secretary of the Committee, Senator John Enoh and our South East representative in the party's National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ken Nnamani all promised a very credible and transparent primary which was also echoed by the leader of our party in Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige. Alas on Saturday, 26th June, a day that began with promise as party men and women trooped out in enmasse to exercise their franchise quickly turned to a day of frustration as party members waited in vain for election materials or officials to arrive their wards. It turned out that was just the beginning of the litany of absurdities that will play out that day and beyond.

Shortly before midnight when it was obvious that no election had taken place and 11 out of the 14 aspirants that were meant to participate in the primary had addressed the press calling for the postponement of the primary till Tuesday 29th June, the Primary Election Committee which were hitherto no where to be found all through the day to give direction suddenly turned up at Golden Tulip Hotel, Agulu to start announcing the results of the Primary Election that never took place. This was a rude shock to all party members who had waited endlessly for the primary to take place to no avail before going back to their various homes.

It dawn on all unsuspecting members of our great party in the state that the Gov. Dapo Abiodun led Primary Election Committee had just pulled off the biggest electoral heist in the history of elections in world. Not even the charade of 2007 could rival this brazen theft. This is the replica of APC Ben Johnson Primary in Imo State in 2019.

Ladies and gentlemen, why this is so disheartening is because, 2021 governorship election presented to us in Anambra APC the biggest opportunity to take over Anambra State for the first time due to the intractable quarrels currently bedevilling the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) coupled with the fact that Ndi Anambra were tired of the bad governance under Willie Obiano administration.

But now, Gov. Dapo Abiodun and his committee with a tacit approval from some State Working Committee members of the party has threatened that chance by declaring Senator Andy Uba winner of an non-existent primary election with a purported figure of 230,201 ghost votes. This is the height of impunity and we, the Members of Progressive House of Assembly Candidates for 2019 Election cannot condone that. This must not be allowed to stand.

Therefore, we are stating in clear and unequivocal terms the following:

1. That there was no primary election in any part of Anambra State in line with the guidelines set out by the Election Primary Committee.

2. That the declaration of Sen. Andy Uba as winner of a non-existent primary election is null and void and of no consequence whatsoever. The declaration only exists in the imagination of those who were involved in the fraud.

3. That the group is solidly behind the 11 aggrieved aspirants and supports their call for the party to pick a consensus Candidate since Senator Uba's name has not been submitted and INEC report which stated that APC did not conduct valid Primary.

4. That the State Working Committee of the party in Anambra State led by Chief Basil Ejidike (Ikwelle Nnabuenyi) should distance themselves from this electoral fraud and stop threatening Local Government Chairmen with expulsion for saying the truth.

5. We call on the Leader of the Party, President Buhari and Caretaker Committee to sanction Governor Dapo Abiodun. He should not as a matter of fact be allowed into the folder of the progressives and APC should not send him on any future assignment.

6. We call on the Leadership of the Party to sanction Senator Andy Uba for his role in this electoral heist. There must be consequences for People's action and APC should not tolerate this, so that it will serve as a lesson to others who might be trying to do such in future elections.

Finally we call on the National Caretaker Committee of the APC led by Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State as well as the NEC of the party to urgently address this daylight robbery to avert the tornado that is about to hit the party in Anambra State. We also call on the National leader of the party and President, Muhammadu Buhari to wade in as a father into this matter now and display his avowed commitment to due process and the rule of law.

And to our hurting members across the 326 wards who were taken for a ride on 26th june, we appeal for calm and promise to do everything possible within the ambit of the law to bring APC back on track within the shortest possible time.

Thank you for listening and God bless.

Signed:

1. Hon Paul Ezeobi - Nnewi south 2 Constituency

2. Engr Onyedibe Tochukwu - Onitsha South 2 constituency

3. Barr Afam Emejuru - Onitsha north 2 constituency

4. Hon Onochie Ubili - Onitsha north 1 Constituency

5. Dr Emeka Aniebonam - Onitsha south 1 Constituency

6. Hon Rebecca Udorji - Awka north Constituency

7. Hon Chukwuemeka kenechukwu - Awka south 1 Constituency

8. Hon Barr Bona Oraekwe - idemili south Constituency

9. Hon Tochukwu Nwasike - Dunuokofia Constituency

10. Hon Barr ifeoma Ogbuoji - Njikoka 1 Constituency

11. Hon Chief Onowu Chikezie - Njikoka 2 Constituency

12. Hon Sir Tochukwu Anadi - Anaocha 2 Constituency.

13.Hon Peter Akachukwu Afamefuna - ihiala 2 Constituency

14. Hon Theo Egbe - Ekwusigo Constituency

15. Barr IG Ezediokpu - Ogbaru 1 Constituency.

16. Barr Fabian onwughalu - Nnewi south 1 Constituency

17. Hon Prince Kenneth Anazodo - Nnewi north Constituency

18. Hon Emeka Ide - Orumba south Constituency

19. Engr Mrs constance Iloh - 0rumba North Constituency

20. Hon Ezenwaka pope - Aguata 2 Constituency

Anambra: APC Primary May Ruin Party Chances…Group.

BY KAMSOCHI JULY 7, 2021

Anambra: APC Primary May Ruin Party Chances…Group

The Progressives Media Team, has called on the leadership of All Progressives Congress to save the party from failure in the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra by addressing genuine concerns around the June 26 primary.

The Progressives Media Team which comprised media directorates of

nine of the aspirants who lost in the primary made this call at a news conference in Awka on Wednesday.

Mr Jude Oruola who spoke on behalf of the group said they were still in shock over the declaration of a winner and candidate of APC in the election from a Congress they insisted never held.

Oruola dismissed groups who had endorsed the APC primary in Anambra as lacking in morals and opportunistic.

The group commended the national leadership of the party for not having made a Statement on the APC primary election in Anambra and urged them to consider the report of the committee that investigated dispassionately.

The group said a similar scenario in 2017 when the primary election of APC in Anambra was hijacked with humongous figures spelt electoral doom for the party in the state.

According to them, we want to state it categorically clear that no APC primary election held anywhere in Anambra and the purported declaration of candidate by the committee existed only in the imagination of the committee and their collaborators.

“The members of our great party across the 326 political wards in the state are still waiting for the electoral committee since June 26 to carry out their assignment for the party in the state.

“We want to debunk all sorts of press conferences being championed by some unscrupulous elements parading themselves under different names, they have no moral standing, integrity and character in our great party,” he stated.

The Progressives Media challenged those justifying the primary election to show evidence of where they were on queue in their various wards to vote for their choice aspirants.

The group expressed disappointment that the Committee could carry out such a function with utter disregard to APC stalwarts in Anambra.

“We want the general public, President Muhammadu Buhari and the National working Committee of our great party know that the figures allocated to various Aspirants do not owe to the participation of Anambra APC members in any primary.

“Recall that this type of charade took place during APC 2019 National Assembly Primary Election in Anambra State, which was hijacked, the result was a disgraceful outing of the party and President Buhari in the 2019 election in the state.

“It is on record that numbers of invalid votes were higher than the number of votes cast for APC the three senatorial zones, history is about to repeat itself again if this charade is not addressed properly,” he said.

ON THE NEWS:
House Of Representatives led by Spelarr Femi Gbajabiamila passes PIB after 20-year delay.

...It's a landmark achievement -Gbajabiamila

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Petroleum Industry Bill.

Members unanimously passed the 319 clauses of the report of the bill to make history.

The PIB had spent about 20 years at the National Assembly, failing to be passed by previous assemblies before the House passed it on Thursday.

By Thursday's development, the third reading of the bill will be a mere formality soon to be done by the House.

Reacting to the action of the House, the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, described it as a "landmark achievement."

The speaker commended the 74 members of the PIB committee and the entire House for a job well done.

He said, "I want to use this opportunity to underscore the point made by Hon. Monguno. It is to underscore how big what this House has just done today is. It has been 20 years in coming.

"I want to commend the 74 Wisemen, who produced this piece of legislation and who have become the voices of all 360 members.

"This 9th Assembly will be recorded on the right side of history."

The speaker used the opportunity to restate that even the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill would be passed in the next few days.

Giving a synopsis of the report earlier, the Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee on PIP, Rep. Mohammed Monguno, recalled how the bill suffered "several postponements at the National Assembly."

He spoke further, "This bill is about our economy and it beholds on us members of 9th House so that our names will be written in gold."

Monguno gave the highlights of the PIB, one of which is the provision of a Governance Structure for the petroleum and gas industry in Nigeria.

He explained that this would mean the unbundling of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to
"Metamorphose to NNPC Limited to be run as a commercial entity."

Monguno also said the bill created a Commission to oversee the operation of the industry by ensuring transparency of all transactions.

He added that another provision of the bill is the creation of a Host Community Fund to take care of the interests of oil-bearing communities.

A frontier exploration agency is also established in the PIB to continue with oil exploration activities in other parts of the country.

N895.8bn supplementary budget passes 2nd reading in House
...targets COVID-19, insecurity
30/06/2021

The 2021 Supplementary Appropriation Bill has passed second reading at the House of Representatives.

Lawmakers passed the money bill of N895.842billion in Abuja on Wednesday during plenary.

The session was presided over by the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila.

The Leader of the House, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, while leading debate on the general principles of the bill, said the two main expenditure heads were health and insecurity.

Ado-Doguwa explained that under health, the focus of the budget was the procurement of adequate vaccines to vaccinate the majority of Nigerians against the spread of COVID-19.

The leader also said additional funding was proposed in the budget to tackle insecurity, particularly the war against insurgency in the North-East, kidnapping and banditry.

He urged members to support the speedy passage of the bill, considering the urgency of the issues it proposed to address.

A breakdown of the supplementary budget shows that N173.445bn is earmarked for recurrent expenditure, while N722.396bn is for capital expenditure.

It was read for the first time on Tuesday, June 29, before it passed second reading on Wednesday (June, 30).

The bill was passed by members in a unanimous voice vote soon after Ado-Doguwa rounded off his debate.

The National Assembly had earlier in December 2020, passed N13.588 trillion as the main budget for 2021, which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari.

House to Pass PIB, Electoral Act, Supplementary Budget in 2 weeks says Speaker Femi Gbaja

June 29, 2021.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has announced that the lawmakers will pass the long awaited Petroleum Industry Bill, Electoral Act and Supplementary Budget in two weeks.


Gbajabiamila made the announcement at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, shortly after reading a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari, seeking the lawmakers approval of the 2021 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N895.8 billion.

He tasked the lawmakers to put all hands on deck to ensure these key legislations were passed within two weeks before embarking on their summer break mid July.

He said, “I will be meeting with the adhoc committee on PIB today by 3pm to tidy up somethings. We need to pass these legislations before we go on summer break. Two weeks is a very short time. We must do it all. These are landmark legislations, including the supplementary budget.”

House to Pass PIB, Electoral Act, Supplementary Budget in 2 weeks says Speaker Femi Gbaja

June 29, 2021.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has announced that the lawmakers will pass the long awaited Petroleum Industry Bill, Electoral Act and Supplementary Budget in two weeks.


Gbajabiamila made the announcement at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, shortly after reading a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari, seeking the lawmakers approval of the 2021 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N895.8 billion.

He tasked the lawmakers to put all hands on deck to ensure these key legislations were passed within two weeks before embarking on their summer break mid July.

He said, “I will be meeting with the adhoc committee on PIB today by 3pm to tidy up somethings. We need to pass these legislations before we go on summer break. Two weeks is a very short time. We must do it all. These are landmark legislations, including the supplementary budget.”

*Anambra 2021: Chief Dr. George Moghalu Meets Stakeholders of Ayamelum Local Government Area*

*....Promises to give Ayamelum a dual Entrance through Umuerum to Awba-Ofemili*

Anaku- Frontline Gubernatorial Aspirant under the Platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) and Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief Dr. George Moghalu during the week met with the critical stakeholders of Ayamelum Local Government Area.

The NIWA Boss who was received by the stakeholders at Barr. Mike Ikegbunam (Maximum) residence at Omor said that his visit is of two dimensions, first to have a first hand information on the recent crisis in the Local Government and as his part of his consultation parley with critical Stakeholders to inform them of his Gubernatorial ambition and to seek their support, encouragement and partnership ahead of the APC Primary election.

In his interaction with the stakeholders of Ayamelum Local Government Area, Chief Dr. George Moghalu said that the visit was basically on his belief that the stakeholders are the people who influence what happens in their local government and they deserve the right to know their governorship aspirants one-on-one to help them make critical assessment and an informed decision.

He revealed that this year Anambra governorship election will be the most competitive one because APGA wants to consolidate their power, PDP wants to come back while APC wants to take over, therefore every party is coming out with their best that can win election for them and in choosing that candidate, character, capacity, ability, credibility and experience will come into consideration and also for any candidate to win the election, their must be concensus of political elite across party line and APC should look for such candidate who can generate that confidence and be acceptable to other parties so that they can collapse their structure and support him to win irrespective of the party.

The Governorship hopeful noted that he is coming to this race with vast experience, achievements and knowledge of governance in both public and private sectors.

He further remind the stakeholders that within his first 13months as NIWA MD, first commerical batch arrived onitsha river port after 42years of creation and he is working very hard to make onitsha port , a port of destination and also the construction of new jetty at Odekpe and Nzam which will enhance the economic prosperity of state.

Chief Dr George Moghalu lamented that it is very unfortunate and unacceptable to him that Ayamelum Local Government Area with all its economic and agricultural Potentials, which can help to generate funds and create Employment for our teeming young Population has only one Entrance to the Local Government Area.

"To me, this is unacceptable. By the Grace of God, I promise to give Ayamelum a dual Entrance. We will link ayamelu to Awka Capital Territory. We will connect Ayamelu through Umuerum to Awba-Ofemili in Awka North Local Government Area. From there, it can only fake you few minutes to the State Capital."

"To get to this Local Government today is very hard and I can feel the pain of the people using this road. We will address this issue."

He finally appeal for their partnership and promise to always justify their confidence.

Speaking on behalf of the stakeholders, the Chairman of All Progressive Congress Anyamelum Local Government Area, Hon. Joseph Muolokwu praised Dr. George Moghalu for the visit, promising that they will ensure that every party member across the wards in the L.G.A will vote for him on June 26.

Also, the Former State Secretary of PDP in Anambra State, Hon Isaac Emeka assures Ohamdike that his governorship ambition is also their project and they will do everything possible to make it a reality. He finally appealed to all APC members to support Ohamadike if they want to win Anambra.

Hon Emeka informed Chief Dr George Moghalu that He is the First person visiting Their Local Government since that unfortunate incident in their area, that is, the recent crisis.

Prominent and distinguished party personalities who were at Ayamelum with him include, Director-General of George Moghalu Campaign Organisation; Hon. Chief Okey Chukwuogo, Hon.Joe Oforkansi, Chairman George Moghalu Campaign Council, Hon.Theo Nnorom, Mrs. Constance Iloh and other Ayamelum Local Government Area Party stakeholders.

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*George Moghalu Media Centre.*