By Oriri Peter

In a bid to curb the poor service delivery by fashion centres in Nigeria particularly Abuja, Mima Midas Designs has lunched its Fashion Collection, Runway and Exhibitions in the Nation’s capital.

The centre which is located at Area 10 was launched on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 during a press briefing in Abuja.

Speaking at the launch of the beauty house, its promoter and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mrs. Maryam Abdul, said the establishment of the centre had become necessary in order to provide unique services to the populace.

According to her, Midas Designs, though incorporated on May 7, 2013 was only able to commence business activities in May 2016 due to economic challenges of the Nation.



In her words, the motto of the enterprise “Be Impossible Not to Be Noticed”, implied that “when you put on an outfit of Mima Midas, you will look differently towards your guests, clients and business associates”.


Mrs. Abdul noted that apart from having a training school with duration of three Months, the fashion house had decided to choose Israel Chukwuyem (Chuks D General), a comedian, and Ayda Gola, an actress, as its brand ambassadors. These ambassadors who pledged to create awareness on the activities of Mima Midas Designs, were unveiled thereafter.

Finally, Mrs. Abdul invites the general public to come and be part of its maiden Fashion Run Way unveiling, Collection and Exhibitions bid to take place at Nigerian Air Force Centre, (NAF) Jahi, Abuja on December 2, 2018 at 1pm.

The Surveyor General of the Federation, Surv. Ebisintei B. Awudu has urged survey and mapping professionals in Nigeria to brace up for relevance with the acquisition and production of relevant geospatial information which could be effectively deployed to tackle environmental, economic and security challenges.

He made the charge at a three-day national conference, workshop and annual general meeting of the Nigerian Cartographic Association (NCA) currently taking place in Abuja, the Nation's capital. The event also coincides with the celebration of the forty years of existence of the Association.

In his speech, President of the Association, Prof. Andrew A. Obafemi regretted that in spite of the numerous contributions of cartographers at various levels and shades of responsibility in Nigeria, they had yet to be adequately recognised and accorded their rightful place.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has frowned at the discordant tunes emanating from South East leaders over the choice of Peter Obi as running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

The Association, in a statement issued by its President, Comrade Obande Gideon Obande, said it expected a mature approach to handling the issue, rather than the resort to heating up the polity recalling that it was similar disunity that led the geopolitical zone to produce five senate presidents within an eight year period.

While attesting to the unimpeachable character of Peter Obi, as reflected in his eight year stewardship of Anambra State, the Students' Body called on the leadership of the party to see to an amicable resolution of the issue at stake.

The Association also congratulated all those who emerged as candidates of the various parties in the recently conducted parties' primaries. It also commended the former vice president for choosing Obi as his running mate.

NANS mourns Deceased UniBen Student, Pledges to Assess Health Facilities on Campuses


The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has described the death of Mr. Austin Okafor, a 300Level student of the University of Benin, as a huge loss to the Association.

The association, in a press release by its National President, Comrade Obande Gideon Obande, describes the death of Mr Okafor as both painful and shameful, being a consequence of the neglect of the health sector.

While commiserating with the family of the deceased, the Association pledged to embark on a fact-finding mission to unravel the remote cause of his death and prevent future occurrence.

"We sympathise with the entire student community and the management of UniBen and by this constitute a committee that will tour all health facilities on our campuses and report to the National secretariat on the steps to be taken to ensure that ugly events as this is prevented from my reoccurring," the statement reads.

The president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Obande Gideon Obande has task the Federal Government to immediately release the Paris fund meant for Benue State Government and other affected States, Comrade Obande condemned FG for withholding the Paris fund earlier released to the State government, Comrade Obande noted that the fund is a refund meant to get to all the states believing that it will go a long way in alleviating the economic pressure on the masses.

He asserted that the seizure of the Paris fund meant for Benue state and few other states have rather increased the burden on the state and painted the Federal government in the light of displaying preference for the welfare of some citizens over others.

In the light of equity and fairness, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), demands that the Federal Government releases the withheld funds of Benue and other states to lighten the burden on the workers, pensioners and students within the affected states as this delay is amounting to the breach of the right of citizens on the affected States and a deviation from the true tenets of democracy.

We believe that the welfare of citizens surpasses any form of interest and rather than withhold the portion meant for the affected states, a committee be set up by the presidency to rather monitor and report on the usage of the Paris fund across the 36 States.

In the discharge of our duties, we must be guided by the constitution to ensure that we do not undermine other institutions of democracy as this will destroy our nascent democracy.

Nigerian students wish to sue for equity and demand that all affected states are given their own trench within the next 10 working days or face mass action from Nigerian Students.

By Yemi Itodo

Frontline contestant of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial primaries for Benue South, Rt. Hon. Joseph Ojobo has appreciated the leadership of the party and the delegates, for their wonderful support during the senatorial convention.

Ojobo, a 2-term member of the Benue House of Assembly, early hours of today, pulled a total of 264 votes, against his closest rival and former Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro who pulled 214 votes, while former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Chief Mike Okibe Onoja went home with 159 votes.

Addressing newsmen in Makurdi Friday, Ojobo attributed his success at the poll to the grace of God upon his life and the love from his people.

He saluted the courage, dedication and resilience of the delegates who defied rains and other inconveniences to ensure he emerged, promising he would not let the people down.

Though the congress was declared inconclusive, as elections into 3, out of the 9 local government areas of the senatorial district had not been held; but Ojobo said he was optimistic he would clear the entire delegate election with surprised lead, having scooped 6 local government areas.

He said, "I'm very much on ground, I'm a grassroots person and I have everything going for me as a young man. I have spent over 30 years of my life in Okpokwu, so I hold Okpokwu as much as I hold my local government of origin.

"And I'm young, Otukpo local government area is like a municipal area which is populated with young people, these young people will always stand with one of their own.

"My victory is absolutely an act of God and unflinching love from the people. The least I shall do is to work hard to justify the confidence reposed on me".

Hon. Ojobo while expressing confidence in the electoral process, specifically thanked the immediate past President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, for playing "an exceptional leadership role in the whole process", stressing that, "his neutrality and sincerity of heart in having a democratically elected successor is already in the public knowledge and commendable".

By Lois Otse Adams

There is no people without a culture, but some are more prominent and are recognized in the global setting following the importance given to them. Therefore, the Organisers of Afemai Carnival have set the pace to shoot the Afemai culture to global limelight.

The carnival is aimed at having a blend of socio-cultural activities in diversities within the District and uniting the people of Afemai by bringing together both sons and daughters living at home, in cities and abroad.

Starting early, teams and groups have been created in major cities of Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Benin City, Calabar, Delta, Kano, Sokoto and Auchi, the Host City.

Coordinators have been assigned to each Local Government and Supervisors to each Clan. These are the officials who will furnish other teams the day to day activities and stages of the plan.

Afemai Land consists of 6 local government areas and 33 clans. Therefore, the people, ranging from royal heads, local government chairmen, art Directors, lecturers, women, youths and those in political settings have embraced this epoch event that is billed to hold December 26, 2018 at the Auchi Polytechnic Sports Arena, the biggest field in Afemai. The field was carefully chosen to accommodate guests.

Afemai all over are warming up for this unusual event to hold to celebrate the unity of the people. Afemai have been united, the event is to celebrate our unity and to become a role model to other people.

In addition, the Afemai World Congress, Social Clubs, and other socio -cultural Clubs of the Land have endorsed the carnival; they are working tirelessly to making sure that Afemai culture has a place on the global scale. Following this, the Afemai World Congress, which comprises Afemai people worldwide, have taken it upon itself to participate and to support its own.

The event is to attract other parts of the Nation and the world at large. Therefore, the Ministry of Information and Culture, through the Culture and Carnival unit, have pledged its supprt to giving the carnival a national face and international recognition.

Other individuals have been working with the organizers in marketing the event which in turn will increase the internally generated revenue of the District and the State in general.

The unveiling of the carnival, decoration of carnival ambassadors and announcement of Patrons and Matrons will hold in Abuja on October 6, 2018. Further unveilings would take place in Lagos, Benin City and Auchi, Edo State.

The Entertainment and Events Units of the organizing committee are set to beautify the streets of Auchi and other major street in neighbouring villages to present the true image of the Land to guests coming in and out of the City.

Carnival pre-activities will start a week to the official date. This is to entertain those who are coming home early to celebrate with their families; there would be side attractions and festivities to behold.

The CONVENER, Ms. Patience Sheilu Agebu, has urged Afemai people to take the carnival as their own brainchild, adding that there shall be no dull moment for guests and indigenes of the state.

According to the Chief Press Secretary Ms. Lois Otse Adams noted that the carnival brands, such as t-shirts, face caps, etc, have been on distribution.

There is no place like home. Therefore, Afemais, let's beautify our home together and crave to reside home early to enjoy the latter part of our lives with our families.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged state governors to ensure they offset salary arrears owed workers in the various states.

The charge is coming on the heels of recent revelation that the final tranche of the Paris Club refunds have been made to the states.

President of the Association, Comrade Obande Gideon Obande, who made this charge in a press statement, Thursday, said "state governors must prioritise the welfare of the people beyond any infrastructural plan."

While commending Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state for setting up a committee to monitor effective disbursement of the funds received, the Students' Union requested that a close attention be given to ameliorating the plight of primary school teachers in the state.

It would be recalled that Governor Ortom had a few days ago, acknowledged receipt of N14.9 billion naira.

Source: NANS Lauds Governor Ortom’s Decision To Offset Salary Arrears, Urges Other Governors To Emulate Him http://naijavoicenews.com/?p=2201

Gone are the days when Imolites will whisper to themselves and wonder if any good leader can come out of Imo State, as a result of the negligence on the part of leaders elected by the people and for the people.

The case is different now as there is a popular saying that "seeing is believing". Hence, after testing Senator Samdaddy with several political positions and seeing his impressive records, there is a new tune and belief among Imolites.

Also, having been assured by Imo State PDP Chairman that the party will not impose any candidate on Imolites in 2019 under his watch, Imolites are gladly rushing to INEC offices in the state to get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) to vote the candidate of their choice, who is no other person but the Distinguished Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu (Samdaddy) of the PDP; believing that they will break off from all developmental limitations with him. We make bold to assert that there is no match for him in the gubernatorial race.

#ItShallEndInPraise

COUNT DOWN TO ABIA PRIMARY ELECTION: 18 DAYS TO GO

As the day for Abia/Umuahia primaries draws near, we must look out for integrity, character, managerial, acumen, transparency, accountability, vision, tenacity and action.

The time to decide the fate of Ikwuano is at hand and they cannot afford to gamble with this opportunity to decide the fate of her community for the next four years.

Ikwuano Umuahia Federal constituency go for a leader with a heart for the people! Go for Mrs Action, Integrity, hard work in the person of Mrs Ijeoma Faridah Wada as House of Reps member for a better Ikwuano Federal constituency come 2019.

Choose wisely! Vote wisely!

#IJEWADATouchingLives
#IjeomaFaridahWada4HouseofReps

The choice before us is clear, and without gainsay this choice is in favour of Senator Samdaddy.

As we all know that many Imolites are already queueing behind our Distinguished Senator, let's confirm our collective endorsement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu Nnaemeka by casting our votes for this man of the people.

Senator Samdaddy is the most credible and very reliable candidate for this Imo 2019 election: acceptable by majority irrespective of political affiliations, as we all know that he is a man that will be used of God like the Biblical Moses to liberate Imolites from the shackles of underdevelopment after the 8 years evil rules under Gov. Rochas Okorocha led APC.

The time to correct the mistakes of the past is now, let's get it right this time by electing Senator Samdaddy as the next governor of Imo State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to bring back the dividends of democracy to the good people of Imo State.

#ItShallEndInPraise.

Sixtus Ihenuge

The Senate President of Nigeria, Dr. Bukola Saraki, in a consultative visit to the members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State, to make his presidential aspiration known, confessed that the governorship ambition of Senator Samuel Anyanwu is his project.

He said that his aim is not only to unseat the APC government at the national level but in states like Imo where they have failed woefully.

Dr. Saraki advised the Imo PDP delegates and the entire Imolites to align with the Divine Mandate for the emergence of good governance.

Senator Saraki eulogized Samdaddy for his dedication, transparency and ceaseless sacrifices to the growth of the party. He opined that, "Samdaddy, if elected Governor would perform credibly.

"Samdaddy is dedicated to work, sacrifices great deal to the party and will perform credibly as a governor".

In conclusion, the PDP National leader added that with Samdaddy as Imo Sate Governor, and him as the President, the dream for a better Nigeria will become a reality.

"I have all it takes to ensure a better Nigeria and it takes all that Samdaddy has to reposition Imo State"

#GrowNigeria
#ItShallEndInPraise

The top contender for the forth coming gubernatorial election in Imo State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, has proven his capability and high level of competency to the people of Imo State beyond any iota of doubt.

Senator Samdaddy as popularly known is a visionary leader and a virtuous aspirant that believes in deductive reasoning and has also made it known to the populace through the various positions he has held that he is a man that believes in integration and not differentiation. His decisions are always eschewed from sentiment and segregation. His intention to contest for the gubernatorial election came at a time that Imolites need him for a rescue mission.

He is a leader by birth who has not lost any election, he knows how to induce smiles on the faces of the youths and also carry the people along.

Your vote for Senator Samdaddy will bring dividends of democracy to all Imolites.

#ItShallEndInPraise.

Wife of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Mrs. Ijeoma Farida Wada has pledged to tackle the many challenges of women, children and the vulnerable if voted in at the 2019 general elections. The House of Representatives aspirant who is fast gaining grounds has expressed utmost commitment to better the lots of your her Constituents.

Mrs. Wada a front contender for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, Abia State on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to bring unemployment rate to barest minimum if elected as the next member representing the constituency at the green chamber.

As a humanitarian, she has also pledged to reinstate hope to the less privilege and promote girl child educate across the State.

On this note, we ask our timing supporters to continue their campaign in ensuring that Her Excellency emerges the flag bearer of the party after the primary elections.

By Oriri Peter

In view of the commencement of the sale of nomination forms by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a front line contender for the Benue State governorship seat, Comrade Ogenyi is billed to pick his nomination and expression of interest forms.

In a statement made available to Naija Voice News by his media team, Comrade Ogenyi is to collect his forms on Monday, September 10, 2018. The statement also invites all teeming supporters of Ogenyi to the National Secretariat of the Party on the said date.

The statement also expressed the hope that the renowned activist will emerge victorious in the primary election of the Party and thus enjoined all residents of the State to enable the realisation of his ambition.

It would be recalled that Comrade Ogenyi had, only last week, expressed his reservations over the hike in the price of nomination forms of the party, stressing that it was antithetical to youth participation in politics.

An indigene of Igumale in Ado Local Government Area, Comrade Ogenyi is currently the spokesperson of the Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN), a support group mobilising for the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Reps 2019: Hon Dave Onah Purchases Nomination Form, Advocate Direct Primaries

By Oriri Peter

A House of Representatives hopeful for Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, Hon. Dave Onah, today, bought the expression of interest/nomination form to represent the Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Hon Onah while addressing newsmen at the National Secretariat of the Party in Abuja expressed his hope of emerging victorious during the primary.

Hon. Onah also called on his teeming supporters to remain steadfast and continue to campaign for total transformation of the constituency, promising to bring the needed change to the electorate.

Regretting that people of the Constituency had suffered neglect and poor representation, the political Juggernaut pledged to assuage the misgivings of the people, if elected.

While pledging to put an end to issues of unemployment ravaging the land, he vowed to bring dividends of democracy to all.

It is a well known fact that Mrs. Wada is a seasoned politician, a grassroot mobilizer, a trailblazer, democrat to the core. As a goal getter, she's dedicated in whatsoever she sets her heart to do.

Her ambition and intent for Ikwuano Federal Constituency is not born out of selfish motives but out of a pure heart of love, concern and compassion for her people.

It is this compassion that has placed her at an edge over other aspirants who cannot equal or compete with her favourably, because in terms of dedication, transparency, quality representation, service and delivery, she's UNOPPOSED.

So choose WISELY and vote WISELY.

#IJEWADATouchingLives
#IjeomaFaridahWada4HouseofReps

Samdaddy is set to change the structure of Imo state if elected as the governor of Imo state come 2019. 


He is going to achieve this by 

1. Creating jobs for the youth.

2. By constructing good roads.

3. By providing good power supply. Cause good power supply attracts investors.

4. By providing good water supply and more. 


A vote for him is a vote for successful Imo state, a vote for him is a vote for good leadership. 


#ItShallEndWithPraise.

It's time, Ikwuano-Umuahia Federal Constituency needs a passionate leader who can produce great results, a Passionate leader who can solve big problems; one who can challenge the status quo; one who can lead generations to greatness.

Mrs. Ijeoma is a passionate leader who moves towards things not yet seen. She lead others to new ideas; she knows how to build on the past and builds for the future. She does not build a replica of past days.
She is a passionate leader who is determined to accomplish what she has set to achieve. Failure has never been an option to her, she understands perfectly that she is up for the people and it is her responsibility to lead the people and make their livelihood better.

Let's support Mrs. Ijeoma Faridah Wada, a passionate leader to represent Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 to touch lives.

#IJEWADATouchingLives
#IjeomaFaridahWada4HouseOfReps

The Distinguished Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu (Samdaddy) has promised to ensure prudent management of the resources of Imo State if elected as the next governor of the state.

Under governor Rochas Okorocha the resources of Imo State were not only misappropriated, but also wasted to carry out ridiculous projects that only subjected Imolites to monumental ignominy.

Thus, Samdaddy has promised that apart from harnessing other avenues to generate more incomes for the state, the resources will not be lavished in wasteful projects that are of no economic value to Imolites.

Support Sen. Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu (Samdaddy) as the next governor of Imo State.

Prince Richard Ocheje Oriri, an aspirant for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency has purchased the nomination form of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to represent the Zone at the House of Representatives.

Speaking with newsmen at the party's National Secretariat in Abuja shortly after buying the form, Prince Oriri said he was in the race to put an end to mistrust, lies and disappointments that has bedeviled the constituency over time.

Charging all well-meaning individuals to support his aspirations, Prince Oriri said it was time the youth showcased their leadership prowess through credibility and passion for service, rather than a sudden show of affluence.

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for sustainable democracy in Nigeria has called on the leadership of all political parties in Nigeria to review downward the cost of nomination form for aspirants.

In its press conference held on September 3rd, 2018 at Agura Hotel, Abuja, the coalition noted that "recent events leading to the 2019 general elections have being characterized with dismay, especially the exorbitant cost of nomination forms across political parties. The worst of it is that of the APC which (sic) proposed cost of nomination form conflicts its ideological posture of the change mantra".

The body also took a swipe at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing "in its responsibility of regulating political parties", noting that INEC is supposed to set a limit for the cost of Political Parties nomination forms just as it limits the cost of electioneering expenditure.

According to the Body, the APC should reduce the cost of its existing nomination cost of State Assembly from N550,000 , RepsN2,200,000, Senate N3,300,000, Governorship N5,500,000 and Presidential N27,700,000 to accommodate Nigerians who have not stolen public funds to participate in the primaries.

"If the APC must lead the campaign to save Nigeria Democracy, it must lead by example in allowing direct primaries at all level thereby introducing fairness to the electoral procedures in the Country," Prince Danielson Momoh, National Coordinator of the Group noted.

No cost of nomination form for those seeking to contest the office of the President of Nigeria should be above N5,000,000.00 as Nigeria is gradually returning to true democracy.

The Coalition also called on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to review downward the cost of its nomination form especially the Presidential to enable young people participate

Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu the front line governorship aspirant and also Present Senator representing Owerri Zone at the red chamber will be the best governor Imo state will ever have if elected as Governor of the state in the 2019 general elections.
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It is imperative for us to vote a man who is set to provide focused leadership through his experience and effective mode of operations. A man who will help reposition our great party PDP on the effective management of State, the man who cares a lot for the well being of Imo State Civil Servants, youth, men/women, the Man that have the Zeal to transform our State to the next level. 

Imo State indeed need Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu (Samdaddy), to be our next Governor for Quality and purposeful leadership.

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The House of Representatives is a place constituencies gets national attention and get it's needs met. This can only be achieved only if constituencies have a strong voice to represent it's interest in the Green chambers.

This is why in the forth coming election for House of reps, Ikwuano Umuahia Federal Constituency needs a personality like Mrs. Wada to champion it's course. She is an activist to the core who goes an amazing mile to promote and protect the interest of her people.

She is bold, vocal, innovative, caring and a daring leader, who no doubt is battle ready to turn the yearnings and expectations of Ikwuano people to reality if voted come 2019.

All it takes is to cast your vote for this daughter of Ikwuano and make the vision she has for her people come to fruition.
Vote wisely.

#IJEWADATouchingLives
#IjeomaFaridahWada4HouseofReps.

Aspirants for various political positions on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed grave concerns over the exorbitant cost of purchasing the party's nomination forms for the 2019 general elections.

Speaking under the aegies of Conerned APC Aspirants, the aspirants wondered the rationale behind the review in the prices, for a party that prides itself as progressive-minded.

According to them, the hike in the price of nomination forms was a manifestation of corruption that needed not to see the light of the day. Hence, they urged President Buhari to prevail on the National Working Committee (NWC) to reduce the price in order to accommodate all interest groups, especially the youth.

Speaking for the aspirants, Comrade Okpokwu Ogenyi, while addressing the press at Agura Hotel, Garki, Abuja, also wondered why different methods were adopted for the nomination of presidential candidate and candidates for other elections.

While reaffirming the support of the Group for the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, Comrade Ogenyi said his group favoured direct primaries to nominate candidates for all positions.

She is committed to bring empowerment programmes, provide jobs, infrastructures like roads and bridges, hospitals, and schools among other things, bringing sustainable peace by ensuring a progress that is inclusive for all so that good Governance and economic inclusion will once again be felt by the masses in our dear constituency and also the state.

The issue of good Governance and economic inclusion has become a necessity for us all and we must queue behind this entrepreneur and philanthropist, one of the highest employers of labour in the state to turn the time and effectively deliver a better life for the masses across board and avert the increasing rates of these multiplying socioeconomic contradictions in the state.

She is a woman that can stand up for the good of a common man regardless of faith, tribe and affiliation.

Support Mrs. Ijeoma Faridah Wada on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the representative of Ikwuano-Umuahia federal constituency for Restoration mission.

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#IjeomaFaridahWadaForHouseOfReps

By: Kelechi Eke.

It is no longer news that Senator Samuel Anyanwu is, today, the most sought after governorship aspirant across all the political parties in Imo State, even though he is of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) brand. This position did not come out of nothing. In life, reward for hardwork is more work. Hardwork surely pays.

From a humble beginning, Samdaddy, as he is fondly called, has overcome all challenges and has emerged the highest political office holder in Imo State on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). His political profile is rising like a hurricane because of his rich democratic credentials which have made Imolites to admire him. His humility, accessibility, charming charisma and enormous goodwill have attracted the movers and shakers of Imo politics to his side. With his resilience embedded in political optimism and realism, Samdaddy is poised to smile home with victory as the next Governor of Imo State.

Today, there are ongoing discussions to present him as the governorship consensus candidate because of his personality and the sustained credible performances he has recorded for himself. He has a dogged fighting spirit that never chickens out in the face of opposition, propaganda and blackmail, which distinguishes him to merit the status of a consensus candidate. He is tested and trusted in democratic struggles and building bridges of friendship. Senator Samuel Anyanwu is indeed a quintessential democrat and a performance-oriented and consummate politician.

If Senator Samuel Anyanwu emerges the People's Democratic Paty (PDP) governorship flagbearer and the next Governor of Imo State in 2019, which are the most likely things to happen, it will provide him the opportunity to build a new Imo of his vision, as he has, before now, shown competence and capacity to deliver on any given mandate.

He was the secretary of Imo Youth Organization in 1983, a platform he used to learn the ropes as a politician. His emergence as the executive chairman of Ikeduru local government area in 2004 came to many as a surprise. This was as a result of his late declaration of interest for the executive chairmanship position when others had almost completed their consultations. But he still went ahead to beat them all, a situation that is similar to the present scenario in the guber race.

Instructively, Senator Anyanwu's administration as a local government chairman was not only impactful but was also memorable. He built a four kilometer road from Afor lolo in Inyishi to Amaimo. The import of this achievement will be better appreciated when one recalls how difficult it is for local government chairmen to construct roads in the State due to paucity of funds. He also constructed the Chairman's office, the perimeter fencing of the council secretariat, dug boreholes, trained youths in a revolutionary computer training program, amongst others.

More importantly, Sen. Samdaddy was the hero of workers in the Council which earned him "Action", a name he still bears till date as far as civil servants in Ikeduru are concerned. This name was due to the manner he handled the welfare of the workers.

In the State Assembly, Sen. Anyanwu was the chairman of Owerri Zone Caucus. He was the only member, at a time, to head two House Standing Committees of Commerce and Industry and that of Finance. Recall also, that he sponsored the customary court amendment law which was the flagship law of the sixth House of Assembly. This is among other bills and motions he sponsored and co-sponsored. His views were not only respected, he was one of the critical members of the State Assembly. The role he played alongside Prof. Fabian Osuji and Sen. Christy Anyanwu in ensuring that the main campus of Imo State University remained in Owerri still attracts encomiums to him till date.

In the Senate, Sen. Anyanwu has shone like the stars. He was among the few senators in the current Senate to head a Senate Standing Committee even as a first time opposition member. He has since gone ahead to deliver on his three key election promises of offering a strong voice, attracting projects, and women and youth empowerment. These excellent performances have also attracted awards and commendations.

It is also important to note that Sen. Samuel Anyanwu achieved all these with the limitations associated with these above positions.

Now that he has expressed his ambition to be the next governor of Imo State, he has designed clear cut strategies to transform the fortunes of the State and bring back smiles on the faces of Imolites.

As elucidated in his policy document, Sen. Anyanwu's vision for Imo State is to assuage the sufferings of Imo people through wealth creation when he is elected, generate employment and reduce poverty. He is set to introduce principles that will promote respect for rule of law, justice, fairness and integration of all stakeholders, run a government that focuses on developing the economy of the state and making it the hub of South East market by identifying and developing viable areas of comparative advantage, create an enabling environment that will attract investors and encourage private sector participation in developing the State economy and having a government that will liberate the State from the dependency on federal allocation.

His vision also includes to grow the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the State by activating robust private sector business engagement, increase earnings of the people and get them to pay taxes and duties effortlessly, engage in aggressive sectoral audit of infrastructure available and also upgrade same in order to channel the energies of the people from civil service jobs to private sector businesses, restore Local Government system and town unions, giving them every necessary support that will bring about grassroots development, make security of lives and property a top priority, guarantee a qualitative and holistic free education, with a clear path on sustainability of funding, reposition agriculture as vehicle for job creation, wealth generation and food security, guarantee the decentralization of the healthcare sector in preparation for a universal health care system, as well as embark on a comprehensive infrastructural development, while upgrading the existing ones.

The task, no doubt, is going to be daunting, but it is heartwarming to note that Sen. Samdaddy has over time built enough confidence for the citizens of the State to trust in his capacity to deliver on this vision. This vision is indeed clear and definite in the mind of Sen. Anyanwu. His antecedents can attest to this. The burden, therefore, lies on the PDP delegates to set the State on the road to recovery by ensuring that Sen. Anyanwu gets the Party's ticket. These delegates can actually immortalize their names by choosing to be pencils in the hands of God for us to have an Imo State of our shared dream.

GYSAPEO Launches Her 0℅ Loan Scheme In Taraba State, Promises To Eradicate Poverty Through Empowerment

By Oriri Peter

In a quest to alleviate poverty and encourage entrepreneurial spirit, the Global Youth Skills Acquisition and Poverty Eradication Organisation (GYSAPEO), in Partnership with African Union Social-Economic and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOC) has inaugurated state and local government coordinators for its Taraba State 0℅ loan development scheme.

The event which was held at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo, Taraba State brought together dignitaries across the state under the distinguished chairmanship of Rt. Hon. Peter Abeh Diah, Speaker Taraba State House of Assembly.

Mr. Emmanuel Arome Sanni, while giving his keynote address, stressed that
ideas generation was what beneficiaries needed to improve their entrepreneurial skills noting that the Organisation was focused in supporting people with business-minded ideas who resiliently pursue their ideas.

While urging participants to start with whatever amount they had in order to improve their economic status, Mr. Arome advised them to be submissive to mentorship and training.

Also speaking, Mrs. Joyce Kelechi Ozonuwe, member of the Board of Trustees of GYSAPEO, outlined the various projects that the Organization has identified to achieve within the year.

According to her, through its "One Child Needs More" GYSAPEO was committed to the total wellbeing of the child through better education, healthcare and economic opportunities that will reduce the statistics of vulnerable children in the society.

Mrs. Joyce further noted that GYSAPEO was geared towards creating an enabling environment that will be void of poverty and hunger.

In his speech, President/founder of the Organization, Mr. Emmanuel Chuks Ozegbe, said the aim of GYSAPEO was to empower low-income earners to become self-reliant, adding that Taraba State was lucky to be among the pilot states.

At the event, the Chairman, Council of Chiefs in Taraba State and Aku Uka of Wukari, HRH DR. Shekarau ANGYU Masa-Ibi CON thanked the organization for choosing Taraba State as part of the states to be empowered. He urged members to be creative and dedicated with any business they were embarking on so as to make meaningful use of the finances provided.

Highlight of the event was the appointment of Rev. Fibi Bulus as Coordinator of the Taraba State Chapter.

By Oriri Peter

President Muhammadu Buhari, has encourage Nigerians to get their Permanent Voters Card, PVC which will enable them choose leaders of their choice. He said, with your permanent voters card, your voice must be heard.

The President made this known today, August 24, 2018 while receiving members of the Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN) who were in Daura, Katsina State, on a familiarisation visit.

Earlier, leader of the delegation and National Coordinator of GOGAN, Chief Felix Idiga, said they were in Daura to formally intimate the President on the activities of GOGAN and to celebrate with him on the Eid-el-kabir festivities.

GOGAN which has over twenty nine million members across the Country has the capacity of ensuring the continuation of the good governance strides of the Buhari-led administration beyond 2019.

President Buhari pledged to work with the GOGAN in order to enable it achieve its mandate, stressing that the fight for good governance desires the collective effort of all Nigerians.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of Sallah card to the President by the Group.

By Oriri Peter

The Centre for Satellite Technology Development in Nigeria (CSTD) and National Space Research and Development Agency, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology held their 2018 Annual Space Conference and Exhibition on
the THEME "Revolutionizing Agriculture Through Space Science and Technological Application" on Tuesday 14th August, 2018 at Obasanjo Space Centre, Abuja.

Prof. S.O Muhammad Director General of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) while giving his welcome address noted that Nigeria is currently experiencing an agricultural revolution as a result of the Federal Government's diversity program in which other sectors of the economy are being jumpstarted in other to insulate the country's dependence on oil. So it's safe to say CSTD is leaving up to its mandate by exploring ways in which Space technology can be used as a driving tool to improve agricultural practices and in turn better the lives of the average Nigeria.

Its significant to note that in Nigeria, sustainable farmers are using innovative techniques to produce and distribute food. Food is now being grown on rooftops, in community gardens and anywhere there is space. Agricultural innovation runs across the food spectrum from aquaponics to food hubs. These new models are changing the way food is grown and distributed and it seems the sky is the limit when it comes to project to increase locally grown, sustainably produced food.

Agricultural entrepreneurs are working towards food independence both for city dwellers and rural residents, hence the need for Revolutionizing Agriculture Through Space Science and Technology Applications should become imperative because it touches on a sector that is critical to the lives of all Nigerians regardless of tribe, religion or class.

The Keynote Speaker Prof. Placid Njoku recommended that the Federal Government of Nigeria should statutorily allocate, annually, 3% of the consolidated revenue fund of the federation to significantly upscale and sustain development of Science Space Technology (SST) in Nigeria, he further recommended that Government should expedite the development and launching of NigComSat-2 and NigComsat-3 with specific target achievement date to enhance Nigeria's communications reach and efficiency and bring enhanced impetus into the national space technology development program.