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CHIEF IFEANYI UBA HAS BROKEN THE QUEST OF THE OIL CABALS TO BRING NIGERIA TO A HALT. WE THE GOOD PEOPLE OF NIGERIA ARE HAPPY WITH HIM FOR MAKING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AND PUTTING NIGERIA BEFORE SELFISH INTEREST UNLIKE OTHER MARKETERS. M0RONS LIKE THE CREATOR OF THIS THREAD SHOULD SHUT UP

Owerri

Trouble is meant for coconut heads like you not me

ugojamali:
Boy pray very hard. And remain optimistic. Cos if this continues I still maintain you're in trouble. However rich you are.

The hope is that a new government is coming. Maybe things will change fast

IMO STATE IS NOW THE ONLY STATE IN THE EAST WITH TWO FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES. ALA IMO STATE WU OKE MBA !!!

mandax:
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the conversion of four federal colleges of education to universities.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the council, presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Minister of Information, Patricia Akwashiki, and Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, briefed State House correspondents of the meeting’s outcome.

Shekarau listed the affected colleges of education as Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (now Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo); Federal College of Education, Zaria (now Federal University of Education, Zaria); Federal College of Education, Kano (now Federal University of Education, Kano);and Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri (now Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri).

The minister explained that the colleges of education were part of the 21 federal colleges of education that had been awarding degree programmes in the last three decades under the close supervision of the different universities they are affiliated to.

He said the council considered the need for further quality in teaching service, hence the conversion of the colleges to universities since more graduates would be needed in the teaching profession.

“We are heading to having more graduates in the teaching profession and hence the need for these universities to produce graduates in education. If we need quality education, we need quality teachers,” he said.

Shekarau explained that the next step was for the Ministry of Justice to prepare amendment to the laws establishing the colleges.

This, he explained, would be followed by some administrative changes.

The minister added that the council had approved the establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo, Benue State.

Until the approval, the university was said to be the College of Medical Health Sciences under the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

He said the institution had now been granted autonomy as part of continuous efforts to ensure quality graduates into the various fields of medicine and sciences.

“So, a total of five universities were approved at the council meeting today,” the minister added.

www.punchng.com/news/fg-upgrades-four-colleges-of-education-to-varsities/?hootPostID=39b1bba7f61e9c92b84e9617b70584c1

I love this. This factory is really massive !! keep up the good work.

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Boy listen up, the Nigerian economy is going through some challenge and every part of the country is affected, but the situation is not thesame in all part of the country. I am not happy that there is scarcity, the cost of transport have rised by 200% here in Lagos. The situation is not rosy in the east but it is not as bad when compared to the west and north. I pray this scarcity ends soonest. I am not in trouble.

ugojamali:
Boy if u don't understand the real situation of things then u won't. The entire nation has not had electricity for three days. Fuel is so scarce that you'd be lucky to find it. And most people can't afford to buy it at that cost. In a few days food prices will skyrocket. Telecoms may shut down.

Tell me again why you don't think that you're in trouble? Yes you!

IT IS ONLY YOU THAT IS DOOMED NOT THE IGBOS !!! OBVIOUSLY YOU ARE NOT IGBO BUT AN EMPTY HEADED HAUSA OR MAYBE YORUBA. FUEL IN LAGOS SELLS FOR N350 PER LITER CURRENTLY, THAT IS IF IT IS AVAILABLE. THE SITUATION IN THE EAST IS NOT AS BAD AS IN THE WEST OR NORTH.

ugojamali:
Just yesterday most south easterners were boasting that we would not experience scarcity. Many Noelle names were mentioned. Others bragged that we have hundreds of illegal refineries therefore scarcity would never hit us. Many said we were all so hard working and industries and had the brain to change water into fuel.

Fast forward to this morning. Awka capital of Anambra. I bought fuel two days ago at 140 per litre. Also two days ago half the filling stations in awka had fuel do I can understand why many of us developed that false sense of security. This morning I went out to buy real...

All those stations were closed down. There was just no fuel. It took me a thirty minutes drive round the city to find fuel. I finally found it close to the anambra/Enugu border. The queue was massive.

And the cost? 170 per. Relatively cheaper you'd say... Across the road another station was selling but at 200 per. I got a frantic call from a friend who told me he bought for 250 in some village off Awka. He had to travel all the way to that village to get fuel.

I asked a friend in asaba. He said they now buy for 240 but it's so damn hard to get.

Scarcity is hitting all of us. We in the South East should not brag about immunity. We are all doomed.

Shut up your dirty mouth you empty brain. Yoruba she goat

amakaobiemeka:
I want to on behalf of the igbos express my heart felt apologises for the impending diaster we would have caused Nigerians God forbid the CLUELESS ONE was re-elected for another four years. Even though i was wise enough to reason beyound ethnicity and voted for muhamadu okechukwu buhari many wise other wise igbo Nigerians of great repute like owelle rochas, ogbonnaya onu, chris ngige, berem, omenka etc did same for the progress of Nigeria. While some igbos voted gej out of religious/ethnic rivaly, other did so because they were aware gej four years would completly create chaos in Nigeria and give them the hope of Nigeria breaking up for the actualization of biafra headed by theorde orji and asari dokubo. Igbos refuse to be led by militants and militantprenurs who profit billions under this fraud name. Once again accept the igbos apologies, i do so on behalf of all igbos who are too ashamed to do so, but go to buhari nicodameously to pledge allegaince. Hope Nigerians forgive us!
Igbo kwenu! Igbo kwenu!!
Oga dim m'a

Thank you Jesus Christ for your mercies, love and protection

PPMC completes rehabilitation of Aba-Enugu pipeline … To reopen Enugu fuel depot

Business Energy Finance News

March 12, 2015
Diezani-Alison-Madueke

In display of commitment to efficient products distribution nationwide at uniform price, Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has completed the rehabilitation of Aba-Enugu products pipelines. This is to ensure free flow of products from Port Harcourt refinery to Enugu fuel depot and boost distribution of petroleum products in South East States of Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi, Anambra and also Benue state in North Central.

A source close to NNPC hinted that the completion of the pipeline rehabilitation damaged by vandals at several points between Aba and Enugu will enable the PPMC to reopen the Enugu depot. This, he said is a follow up to the certification of the project by project consultants and in-house engineers of the corporation.

The re opening of Enugu fuel depot is expected to boost products supply and reduce the suffering of fuel marketers spending extra cost in bringing products to Enugu.

The Federal Government had commenced the rehabilitation of pipelines from the NNPC refinery in Port Harcourt to its depot in Enugu last year.

The rehabilitation of the depot followed government’s commitment to make petroleum products available to Nigerians at the official price.

An official of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) excited about the news commended the commitmentsof NNPC/PPMC in ensuring that the depot was reactivated to serve residents of the state.

http://pearl.com.ng/2015/03/ppmc-completes-rehabilitation-of-aba-enugu-pipeline-to-reopen-enugu-fuel-depot/

Yorubas are backward and are living in past glory. I am not surprised that the northern almajiri social vice is taking root in yoruba land.

This is indeed funny.

FKO81:
[b]Your region is sinking your here consoling yourself. I hope you have read this/
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[b]Emerging trend of social almajiri in Yorubaland
By Hakeem Jamiu

There is a social malaise which is gradually creeping into the lexicon of Yorubaland and this is the ugly spectre of hungry children begging for food and alms at social events. Older women are equally not left out in this ugly but strange practice in Yorubaland. It is strange in Yorubaland because the concept of almajiri which simply means street urchin is common in the Northern part of the country. Yorubas use to refer derisively to anybody soliciting for arms in Yorubaland in the olden days as almajiri. The almajiri of the North are usually children between the age bracket of 7 and 20 in most cases. Almajiris are so desperate for food that any unsuspecting visitor to the Northern part of the country who goes to a restaurant to eat but mistakenly left his food to wash his hands is likely to lose such to waiting almajiris before he comes back for the food.


I first noticed this ugly trend at a ceremony I attended a few months ago at Ayetoro Ekiti. Elderly and middle aged able bodied women from Kwara, Osun and Oyo states invaded the burial ceremony uninvited and were embarrassing guests who refused to give them money. Also noticeable were children with their begging bowls who thronged the venue of the ceremony soliciting for left over food and alms. The children were a pitiable sight. Poverty was clearly written on their faces. I have attended many social functions after that and the same trend was noticeable. But I became worried a few days ago, when I attended the burial ceremony of a friend's father in Ilesha , Osun State . They came in various groups and employ different methods in soliciting for alms. There were the elderly women who were busy harassing guests in the name of praise singing and would not leave until you part with money, there were the men with their public address system which they use in praise singing but which is disturbance and yet, there were Yoruba children in the mould of almajiris with their begging bowls scrambling for left-over and at the same time soliciting for alms.


Fellow guests on my table at the event who were also journalists expressed their concern in unison about the growing trend of almajiri of various categories in Yorubaland. They all agreed that it has become a social problem. We started discussing and realised that the culture of begging in the mould of almajiris is alien to Yoruba culture. In those days before the advent of the British, the Yorubas are a proud people known for their hard work and industry. They practiced hoe agriculture and were well known as traders and for their crafts. Yoruba artists have produced masterpieces of woodcarving and bronze casting, some of which date from as early as the 13th century. Many of Nigeria 's best-known artists and writers are Yoruba. Other occupation of the Yorubas at that time were drumming and masquerading which would now be called showbiz. They engage in all the foregoing occupation but a Yoruba man or woman (able bodied) would not beg for alms as it is considered shameful and something akin to a curse. The Yorubas cherish their oriki (folklore) which is a poetic version of eulogizing the exploits of their progenitors which is an incentive for them to excel and even surpass their progenitors. The Yorubas have harsh words for lazy people. Such people are objects of ridicule and butt of jokes in the society. With this background, it is understandable why we became worried with the array of beggars at the Ilesha ceremony.


After leaving the party, I reflected on the scenario of the almajiris in Ilesha and I was able to draw a relationship between Political almajiris and social almajiris. I discovered that social almajiri had its root in the advent of the politics of do -or-die introduced into the political lexicon of Yorubaland by apostles of mainstream politics especially ex-President Obasanjo. The grand Patron of political almajiris who recently passed away was Chief Lamidi Adedibu. Many have argued that his death has led to the proliferation of almajiris in Yorubaland. This is because those he hitherto dole handouts to must look for other means of survival since he is no more. These political almajiris are ready to exchange their mothers for few coins. A new political class of men without integrity and anything goes was created and they became political almajiris who survive on crumbs from their masters. They would rig, kill, maim and do all sort of things to acquire political power. With the ascension of these men in power, good governance became a thing of the past. Our collective patrimony was squandered by these political almajiris. Nigeria has never been so blessed with petro dollar with oil selling for $156 dollars per barrel but Nigeria has never been so poor with a chunk of the population living below poverty line. So versions of the political almajiris are the social almajiris that now invade ceremonies in Yorubaland. With these children begging for alms, a ready made market for thuggery and other social vices is assured. The activities of the beggars are not limited to parties. At bus stops in our cities, it is a common sight to see women most of who are still in their mid thirties, who would strap a baby at their backs and approach men with stories of despair to solicit for alms. Many of them would end up in bed with such men. This is another brand of alamajiri and these are Yoruba women. A violent version of almajiri but which is gradually being tackled in Lagos is the 'Area Boys' syndrome. These are Yoruba street urchins who are semi- armed robbers.


The underlying factor in this new trend is failure of the Nigerian State on one part and the laziness on the part of these women. Most of them don't want to work, In those days, when everybody's occupation was farming you dare not beg. You must find something to do. But these days, our women and children are too lazy. It is either they steal or beg. In most cases a mother and child become almajiris at social events. So the question now is can a Yoruba man now refer derisively to a Hausa beggar as almajiri when we have many of them now in Yorubaland? The answer is no! This trend must be arrested before it goes out of hand. The almajiris in the North these days engage in novel forms of drug abuse like sniffing of gutter water to get intoxicated, sniffing of adhesives and other drugs so that they are ever ready to unleash terror on the rest of the society whenever they are called upon to do so by the political wing of almajiris. I strongly recommend that guests at public functions must stop encouraging almajiris by giving them money.


But can government which itself owns the political wing of almajiris arrest this trend? Time will tell.
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SMEDAN PARTNERS WITH ACROIDEATION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ABIA INDUSTRIAL PARK

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Acroideation International Limited (ACRO) towards the actualisation of the Abia International Industrial City (ABIIC) project for Micro, Small and medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the promotion of appropriate business capacity enhancement activities. One of the cardinal objectives of this collaboration according to the Director General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria SMEDAN Alhaji Bature Umar Masari was to provide a conducive durable and enabling environment for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as well as assisting them enhance and harness their creative potential in manufacturing, branding and marketing of their products both locally and internationally.



SMEDAN he said would also assist ACRO in disseminating information about the Aba international Industrial City, ‘we would also facilitate the participation from Micro Small and medium Entrepreneurs MSMEs and or off takers nationwide under its umbrella.

Alhaji Masari also revealed that SMEDAN would also be responsible for entrepreneurship training, provision of business counselling, mentoring follow up, facilitation of bankable plans, advocacy and advisory services, as well as technical assistance for the development and management of ABIIC project and participating MSMEs.

Alh. Masari commended the initiative of the company for their interest in the promotion of MSMEs business environment. The Director General said the workability of the project would in no small measure contribute to the development of MSMEs which is the major focus of SMEDAN as an Agency.

The Director General added that projects like this is expected to be replicated across the country as the Agency is also concerned on effective development of clusters to boost MSMEs for wealth generation and sustainable development.





Earlier the President of Acroideation International Limited, Prince Uzoma Ohaja who led the delegation to the signing ceremony noted that ACRO is the promoter and developer of an Industrial park which is located at Osisioma Ngwa in Abia state, the park he said is to be known and called Aba International Industrial City.

He said the project shall comprise 68,000 industrial shops, 200 warehouses, shopping Malls, Hotels, 200 Housing units of residential estate and other requisite facilities plus state of the art infrastructures.

Prince Ohaja noted that the need to collaborate with SMEDAN on this very important project cannot be over emphasised adding as the major agency promoting the development of MSMEs in Nigeria his outfit believes that with this collaboration jobs and wealth would be created not only in Abia state but the country as a whole.

http://www.smedan.gov.ng/index.php/latest-news/146-smedan-partners-with-acroideation-international-limited-for-development-of-abia-industrial-park

Aba Mega Mall ‘ll Boost Economic Growth, says Customs at London Roadshow
24/03/2015 | Filed under: Business,News | Posted by: Editor

The establishment of a mega mall in Aba, Abia state Nigeria, would help prevent congestion at the main ports, guarantee faster turnover for economic operators and reduce cost of doing business, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has declared.
Speaking at a roadshow organised by Greenfield Assets(Nigeria) Limited in London Monday, the comptroller-general of NCS, Mr. Abdullahi Dikko, stated that the citing of a mega mall in Aba, would further accelerate economic growth and create job opportunities in Abia state.
Dikko, who was represented by the deputy-comptroller of Customs, Mr. Wale Adeniyi, said though such facilities currently exist in Lagos, Kaduna, Kano and other locations proposed by the Nigerian Shippers Council as Inland Container Depots (ICD), however the Aba mega mall occupies a strategic area of Customs operation.
He said because the mall was situated close to existing Customs port operations in Onne, Port Harcourt, Calabar as well as the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu state, its operations would be highly productive and supported because of the proximity it naturally has with those neighbouring communities.
“When I first learnt about the magnitude of this project, the first thing that came to my mind is the opportunity it presents for improved compliance among our stakeholders. For any Customs administration in the world, voluntary compliance helps to enhance efficient and transparent service to stakeholders,” Dikko said.
The general manager of Greenfield Assets Limited, Mr. Paul Obanua said the roadshow was designed to attract both international and local patronage of the mall.
He said the first phase of the mall would be commissioned after the general elections.
He explained that his organisation was committed and inspired by the mission to renew urban cities, regenerate communities, empower lives and create more than 30,000 jobs in the state.
“We strive to make a difference and create value for our investors, clients and the community. We have been a key player in the Nigerian economy in the past 10 years and have monitored the unfolding opportunities of the frontier growth markets,” Obanua said.
He said because they identified that infrastructure development will increase economic growth, they have been encouraged to pioneer the leapfrogging of Africa’s historical open market retail system to smart mall infrastructure.
Expatiating on the features associated with the mall, Obanua said it will provide online shopping in addition to the physical shopping experience among other solutions.
“Nigeria have embraced this development with vigour as could be attested by the number of top class shopping malls coming up in the country. These numbers are totally inadequate for a population of over 170 million people and leaving a large expanse of the country that is under served.
“Lagos with a population of over 20 million has just four standard malls compared to 23 malls in Nairobi, Kenya, with a population of 3 million. It is projected that an inflow of over $200 billion is needed over the next 10 years for Nigeria’s retail infrastructure to catch up with other African countries like Kenya and South Africa.
Obanua said that Aba has a long history as a major centre of commerce and industry in the country adding that the city’s influence extends to neighbouring countries such as Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Garbon, Central African Republic and Ghana.
The mall which is expected to offer bonded terminal and 30,000 square meter automated warehouse, will receive concessions from the Nigerian Customs Service, but subjected to its rules and laws.
Adeniyi said that as a logistics model, the concept of inland Ports is not new in Nigeria, whether they operate as dry port, off dock bonded terminals or inland containment terminals, the objectives he said are the same.

He said imports destined for the Aba mall bonded terminal can land in any of these ports, and enjoy fast clearance concessions, adding that the goods will be escorted to the terminal where they will be subjected to normal Customs formalities that may be necessary.

http://news-eye.info/aba-mega-mall-ll-boost-economic-growth-says-customs-at-london-roadshow/

You are a brainless m0ron. The ignorant corrupt governors should ask their commissioners who have been attending the monthly FAAC since inception. Anyway, Dr Ngozi Okonji-Iweala has vowed to publish the ECA report not just for 2013 but from 2011 to 2015 so that the whole world would know the truth.

omenka:
Does this cover the period for which the governors are asking her to give account of

They demanded to know what the position of things have been from 2013 to date. Let her stop the blackmail.

Why even single out Amaechi when it was the NFG that made the demand??

The woman should stop beating around the bush and publish the damn figures already.


I have said it and would say it again, this woman may turn out a bigger crook than Alison Madueke.

Imo Govt. partners chamber of commerce, Poland on industrial development

In its drive towards achieving an industrialized Imo State, Imo State Government, yesterday, indicated interest to partner with Owerri Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other related agencies towards achieving its policy thrust of industrial development and massive job creation for 2015-2019 political dispensation.
Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere made this revelation when the President and members of the Council of Owerri Chamber of Commerce and Industry and their Polish counterpart paid him a courtesy visit in his official residence in Owerri.
Speaking at the meeting, Imo Deputy Governor-Elect charged the umbrella body for Industrialists and those in Commerce to key into the vision of the Rescue Mission by participating actively. He also urged them to mobilize its members and others who have the capacity to utilize the window of opportunity created by Imo State government.
He told his guests led by the President of Owerri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Barr. Kevin Mbawike that Imo Rescue Mission government has made the environment conducive and investment friendly since there is security and other necessary government policies that are on ground to protect investors.
He however revealed that the government has indicated interest to make further concessions with any serious investors in the area of business environment, taxes and other areas in so far there is sustainable motive in its investment.
To further demonstrate the seriousness of the Owelle Rochas Okorocha led Rescue Mission administration, Prince Eze Madumere directed the body to elect one of their members to join an already set up committee on Industrialization and job creation so as to have their representative while making their contributions in related areas of interest.
Speaking earlier on the purpose of their visit, the President of the Owerri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Barr. Kevin Mbawike said they are happy with the policy direction of Owelle Rochas Okorocha’s Rescue Mission for the next political dispensation.
While commending the government for her monumental feat in creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, he said the Chamber of Commerce and Industry would want to partner with the government in helping it achieve its set goal.
He however expressed the need to continue the development of Small and Medium Scale Industry in partnership with African Development Bank and other related Agencies.
He also sought governments partnership in the area of promotions by hosting Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in the nearest future so as to appreciate the creativity of Imo industrialists, which will also boost the morale of others.
In the same vein, the representative of the Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry who is also the Chief Executive Officer of JD International, Ife Obiudo who could not hide his excitement promised to take the good news to Poland.
Amongst some of the members of the Council who were present, were Chief Orikeze Ajumbe, Chief Alan B. Onyemaech, Everest Ezihe, Chief Amadi and many others.

http://nigerianewspoint.com/?p=5025

IMO STATE WELCOMES FIRST EVER PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

History was made Wednesday, April 29,2015,as the government of the federal republic of Nigeria approved the first ever privately owned citadel of learning in IMO state, south Eastern part of the country. The federal executive council had during its council meeting approved two more universities in the country, they are ,Edwin Clark University, Delta state ,and Hezekiah University Umudi, Nkwerre, IMO state. The federal government said that some of the reasons the varsities were approved were to help solve some of the problems of lack of enough universities in the country, promote academic excellence and core values of honesty, hardwork and morality in the society. It also asserted that the institutions were given the licenses to operate having met the requirements of the law inline with the guidelines of National University Commission, NUC.
Since the news of the approval of the HEZEKIAH UNIVERSITY broke into IMO state, many citizens of the state have been expressing appreciation and thanksgiving, firstly to God almighty and to president Goodluck Jonathan. To the people of the state, it was a dream come true. It has long been expected. In short, it is long overdue.
Education is the first industry in IMO state. An average IMO person places education high and above every other thing. To an IMO man, education is a heritage, or better still ,call it their culture. An IMO man can sell his land or any other property to make sure that his children go to school. The rate by which education is regarded and hold in high esteem in the state is second to non in the whole of the country. So that is why the approval of the Hezekiah university becomes the most exciting news for the people of the state as at moment.
Every year, children of the state travel far and near in their quests to access higher education, yet many are still not favoured. Despite the existence of the IMO state university, Owerri, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, IMO state polytechnic, Umuagwo, school of Nursing Science, Amaigbo, School of Health Science, Nwangele, International Institute of Journalism, Owerri, National Open University, Owerri ,and very many others in the state, the need for more higher institutions in the state become more urgent than ever.
Over the time, most citizens of the state have beckoned on IMO billionaires to see reasons to establish private universities in the state in order to cushion the effect of lack of universities in the state. Because of lack of more universities in IMO state, youths of the state who are always desirous to attend higher institutions are meant to lavish more years at home before they might finally be considered by any other institution in the future. This university will for ever be appreciated by most reasonable people of the state. Hezekiah university has become a signpost which is about linking IMO to the national grid. It is the solution to the problem of lack of adequate universities in the state. It is the platform that is about adding more values to the youths of this generation and more generations to come.
This is a university that is about reshaping destinies, channeling youths to the ways of hardwork and knowing God the more.with the approval of this history making institution in the state, our local economy is about experiencing great increase and improvement. More financial institutions, small and large scale enterprises, buildings, companies, and other development are about to spring up in the state. These will go in no small measure in helping to reduce the myriad problems of unemployment bedeviling the state. The approval of the Hezekiah university will also fight crimes in the state, as more minds,especially the young ones will be gainfully engaged. Remember that opportunities like this fight social maladies in every given environment.
The HEZEKIAH university is a private university owned by the missionary. It is owned by our father and Daddy in the Lord. Rev.prof Daddy Obiajunwa Onukogu Hezekiah.He is the founder and leader of the Living Christ Mission incorporated. The Commission was founded in 1983 by the order and inspiration of God Almighty. He is the son of God sent to the world to destroy the powers of darkness and lead many to heaven. The church is one of the most populated missions in Africa. He is divinely gifted with the powers to heal diseases, raise the dead back to life, teach salvation, promote morality in the world, among others. He is one of the finest teachers of the gospel in the world. When you listen to Daddy Hezekiah teaching the bible, you must repent immediately. The man of God is not moved by the things of the world, as he is highly committed to his missionary work. He is not controversial, as he only speaks when God has directed him to speak. Daddy Hezekiah is very blunt. There is no room for condoning evil, being economical with the truth simply because one who is involved is wealthy or what. As long as it pleases Jesus Christ, His grace speaks without minding whose ox is gored. That is a true man of God and that is Daddy Hezekiah for you. He hails from Umugara Nkwerre in Nkwerre LGA of IMO state.
I wish that other people will emulate this great son of God and build more universities, companies, industries in IMO state so that together we will build a greater and more viable state.
Okeoma, an Owerri based Journalist writes from Owerri.

http://nigerianewspoint.com/?p=4803

I don't expect a crazy bigot like you to make sensible comments. Illiterate Almajeri like you.

disumusa:
When ever i realise iam not an igbo iam always happy, because i can imagen the psychological problem encompasess this tribe. Ibo this, ibo that, i hope this is not inferiority complex

IMO STATE WELCOMES FIRST EVER PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

History was made Wednesday, April 29,2015,as the government of the federal republic of Nigeria approved the first ever privately owned citadel of learning in IMO state, south Eastern part of the country. The federal executive council had during its council meeting approved two more universities in the country, they are ,Edwin Clark University, Delta state ,and Hezekiah University Umudi, Nkwerre, IMO state. The federal government said that some of the reasons the varsities were approved were to help solve some of the problems of lack of enough universities in the country, promote academic excellence and core values of honesty, hardwork and morality in the society. It also asserted that the institutions were given the licenses to operate having met the requirements of the law inline with the guidelines of National University Commission, NUC.
Since the news of the approval of the HEZEKIAH UNIVERSITY broke into IMO state, many citizens of the state have been expressing appreciation and thanksgiving, firstly to God almighty and to president Goodluck Jonathan. To the people of the state, it was a dream come true. It has long been expected. In short, it is long overdue.
Education is the first industry in IMO state. An average IMO person places education high and above every other thing. To an IMO man, education is a heritage, or better still ,call it their culture. An IMO man can sell his land or any other property to make sure that his children go to school. The rate by which education is regarded and hold in high esteem in the state is second to non in the whole of the country. So that is why the approval of the Hezekiah university becomes the most exciting news for the people of the state as at moment.
Every year, children of the state travel far and near in their quests to access higher education, yet many are still not favoured. Despite the existence of the IMO state university, Owerri, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, IMO state polytechnic, Umuagwo, school of Nursing Science, Amaigbo, School of Health Science, Nwangele, International Institute of Journalism, Owerri, National Open University, Owerri ,and very many others in the state, the need for more higher institutions in the state become more urgent than ever.
Over the time, most citizens of the state have beckoned on IMO billionaires to see reasons to establish private universities in the state in order to cushion the effect of lack of universities in the state. Because of lack of more universities in IMO state, youths of the state who are always desirous to attend higher institutions are meant to lavish more years at home before they might finally be considered by any other institution in the future. This university will for ever be appreciated by most reasonable people of the state. Hezekiah university has become a signpost which is about linking IMO to the national grid. It is the solution to the problem of lack of adequate universities in the state. It is the platform that is about adding more values to the youths of this generation and more generations to come.
This is a university that is about reshaping destinies, channeling youths to the ways of hardwork and knowing God the more.with the approval of this history making institution in the state, our local economy is about experiencing great increase and improvement. More financial institutions, small and large scale enterprises, buildings, companies, and other development are about to spring up in the state. These will go in no small measure in helping to reduce the myriad problems of unemployment bedeviling the state. The approval of the Hezekiah university will also fight crimes in the state, as more minds,especially the young ones will be gainfully engaged. Remember that opportunities like this fight social maladies in every given environment.
The HEZEKIAH university is a private university owned by the missionary. It is owned by our father and Daddy in the Lord. Rev.prof Daddy Obiajunwa Onukogu Hezekiah.He is the founder and leader of the Living Christ Mission incorporated. The Commission was founded in 1983 by the order and inspiration of God Almighty. He is the son of God sent to the world to destroy the powers of darkness and lead many to heaven. The church is one of the most populated missions in Africa. He is divinely gifted with the powers to heal diseases, raise the dead back to life, teach salvation, promote morality in the world, among others. He is one of the finest teachers of the gospel in the world. When you listen to Daddy Hezekiah teaching the bible, you must repent immediately. The man of God is not moved by the things of the world, as he is highly committed to his missionary work. He is not controversial, as he only speaks when God has directed him to speak. Daddy Hezekiah is very blunt. There is no room for condoning evil, being economical with the truth simply because one who is involved is wealthy or what. As long as it pleases Jesus Christ, His grace speaks without minding whose ox is gored. That is a true man of God and that is Daddy Hezekiah for you. He hails from Umugara Nkwerre in Nkwerre LGA of IMO state.
I wish that other people will emulate this great son of God and build more universities, companies, industries in IMO state so that together we will build a greater and more viable state.
Okeoma, an Owerri based Journalist writes from Owerri.

http://nigerianewspoint.com/?p=4803

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‘Operation Oil Palm’ in Imo State

February 6, 2015

The plan to diversify the Imo State economy has a life of its own. Palm trees are springing up in the state. Residents greet one another with a question: have you planted a palm? It is the state’s plan to diversify its economy and create jobs for the teeming unemployed youths. It is the Operation Oil Palm.

The programme, known as ‘Ikuona Nku?’, meaning, Have you planted a palm?, according to Governor Rochas Okorocha, was conceived to re-awaken the interest of the people in the cultivation of palm, which was once the mainstay of the state economy.

The government has also revived other abandoned agro-based industries, especially the Ada Palm, the ailing oil palm plantation in the state.

Before now the Ada Palm Plantation, with a sprawling 4310 hectares of full grown palm and arguably one of the largest in Africa, contributed over 60% of the total income of the state.

The plantation established by the then Premier of the Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Opara, was however abandoned as a result of the oil boom.

However following the depleting oil fortune, the Rochas Okorocha led administration launched a new plan to ensure that every family in the state owns a palm plantation.

The idea according to the Governor was to alleviate poverty in the state, especially in the rural communities.

To ensure a smooth take off of the programme, the state government disbursed a takeoff grant of N3300, 000.00 to each traditional ruler in the 637 autonomous communities in the state.

The fund was to be utilised in the cultivation of the new palm seedlings provided by government and the establishment of local oil mills for the milling of the palm fruits.

The Governor while addressing a meeting of the traditional rulers, conveyed to brainstorm on the possible ways of returning to agriculture, said that Imo State before now was the largest producer of palm oil but regretted that palm cultivation was abandoned over the years.

Highlighting the benefits of palm oil cultivation, the Imo Governor, hinted that with the decline in the price of oil and the need to diversify the economy of the state, it has become imperative that the people return to their former ways of making a living.

He disclosed that the state government will continue to provide necessary incentives and grants to encourage the people to cultivate oil palm, adding that in the next ten years if the programme is sustained, the state will be a leading producer of palm oil and other produce that can be harnessed from oil palm.

He urged the monarchs to engage in and encourage communal oil palm cultivation to create wealth and employment for the people.

He said, “Our greeting at all times in Imo State now is ‘ikuona nku?’ This is to drive home the importance of palm oil cultivation, which will truly transform the economy of the state faster than oil. Imo State used to be the greatest producer of palm oil but we lost this position because our people ran after oil”.

Today more farmers in the state are keying into the programme and massively planting oil palm trees in previously fallow lands.

Chief Sylvanus Uguru, described the development as a right step in the right direction, adding that, “this is healthy for the state. I think it is a proactive measure against the falling oil price, the state will benefit immensely if the programme is sustained.

http://www.marineandpetroleum.com/content/enugu-gov-laments-absence-ftz-s%E2%80%99east

SON Unveils Metrology Institute to Boost Quality Assurance Procedures

By Roseline Okere on May 14, 2015

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in a bid to further encourage fairness in business transactions while promoting quality assurance in the real sector, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has inaugurated the nation’s first Metrology Institute IN Enugu.

With the move, the agency is optimistic of addressing the deficit in infrastructure under its national quality infrastructure agenda for positioning Nigeria’s locally manufactured products for global competitiveness.

Besides, the Chairman, SON council, Abubakar Mustapha has advocated a consideration for the review of SON Act by the National Assembly in order to be able to execute its mandate.

Speaking at the commissioning of the Institute in Enugu, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga explained that a thriving metrology system is essential for a country to have a robust manufacturing process. According to him, Nigeria’s diversification agenda would be realised when enablers and value chain drivers are empowered to achieve their mandates.

“SON has embarked on an ambitious project that would serve as an enabler for diversification. Diversification cannot be achieved without the National Quality Infrastructure.

The metrology Institute would further aid the country’s compliance with conformity assessment rules “. The institute according to SON will undertake activities such as developing, maintaining and disseminating national measurement standards appropriate to national needs, and also develop and transfer to users’ new measurement technology.

Indeed, the national measurement standards of a country provide the basis for its other conformity assessment activities like calibration services, trade metrology services, and conformance testing with respect to technical regulations, testing, and accreditation amongst others in both the regulatory and voluntary sectors. Director-General, SON, Dr. Joseph Odumodu noted that the country does not have any if such infrastructure at the moment and it exists, it is probably not accredited.

“Consumers have over the years been short-changed by many service providers. This Institute hopes to aid fairness in transactions. Consumers have to trust the amount of petrol delivered by a pump amongst others, so metrology is an important aspect of life.

“There has been a deficit of SON facilities and this informed the move to further safeguard consumers by ensuring that infrastructures are developed to facilitate this effort”, he added.

A core concept in metrology is metrological traceability which is most often obtained by calibration, establishing the relation between the indication of a measuring instrument and the value of a measurement standard. These standards are usually coordinated by national metrological institutes.

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) representative, Dr. Chuma Ezedinma noted that metrology is a key component of the Quality Infrastructure and should be developed in Nigeria to ensure accuracy and traceability of measurements in the country while facilitating global competitiveness of Nigerian products and services.

He added that UNIDO has continued to support Nigeria’s industrial growth and would not relent in assisting with the quality infrastructure projects.

Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime commended the SON’s efforts in the state adding that the state would continue to provide an enabling environment for its effective operations.

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/05/son-unveils-metrology-institute-to-boost-quality-assurance-procedures/

Thanks for your encouragement. I will keep you guys updated on happenings in Ala Igbo.

4dankey:
@ Op
This is a great news,because I know that sunrise-flour was one of the industries in south east that need to be brought back to live. For example AVOP,Enugu Steel,the poultry in Imo and many others.
Also about the news on the free trade zone in Enugu. We have being expecting this for a long time now. God bless you Rare Diamond

Are there any recent happenings in Imo State ?

Abagworo:
Judging from my pics one can deduce that the ground leveling has been completed and that is the most difficult aspect of a stadium. If Okorocha wanted the same level of the old stadium, it is just a matter of planting grass and roofing just a tiny part of the spectator area. That could be done in 2weeks. I believe he wants seats fitted and most of the spectator area covered as well as good lighting hence the delay.

I love these pictures

abagoro:
More tourists

YOU AND OTHER YORUBA BIGOTED CLOWNS WHO DEFENDED THE FALSEHOOD ARE THE ONLY PERSONS WHO HAVE POOR JUDGEMENT. WHY MUST NGENE UKWENU AND OTHER YORUBA CLOWNS PROMOTE NEWS THEY ARE NOT SURE OF ?

TopGee:
Am Igbo and I was really angry when I read that Wole Soyinka made such inciting and annoying comments but I never commented as the insults went on. I wanted to come against Soyinka if I fail to hear his position on such allegation after 4 days. Now that he had cleared himself, it's also proper for my people to retract their insults here.

On behalf of Igbos and other Nigerians that received Soyinka's alleged comment against Igbos voting convictions and became highly offended at the Professor - I say, we regret the error in judgment and all the insults meted on your person, and we apologize for the hurt our poor judgment might have caused you.

Now, this not about Soyinka, the elections are over but Nigerians are still blaming themselves for voting base on their convictions. To question anyone for voting base on his conviction is retrogressive. This was the only Presidential Election in the history of Nigeria where people castigate themselves for voting who they wanted. There is no love among Nigerians of all tribes, and it has nothing to do with one tribe and this must stop.

I understand that some Yorubas {not all} supported Soyinka's alleged comment and it's wrong, but we only apologized to an innocent Prof {Soyinka} and not Yorubas as a whole.

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The thread i created have been deleted by the mods. I can't remember the email i used in opening this account, so if you have an email let me know.

FastShipping:
We only have them in 20 tons and 30 tons.

Trucking them to the port is between $500-$1000; depending on the distance from where they are bought to the port of exit. Shipping the 30tons from the ports on East Coast to Lagos cost between $2800-$3700; depending on the length, height, width and weight. The 20 tons cost between $1,900-$2300 to Lagos.