Straight Talk with Chukwudi Obi

SPEECH BY PRINCE EZEALA FERDINAND AKANO, NATIONAL PRESIDENT, IMO STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE 5TH NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATION ON 27TH DECEMBER, 2018 AT ROCKVIEW HOTEL, OWERRI. PROTOCOLS Great Imo Stars! It is a humble priviledge for me and the members of the new National Executive Council of our great Alumni association to step into the shoes of Enyioha Chris Anyanwu and members of the outgoing executive Council. We all agreed to commit ourselves to serve the Alumni Association before we presented ourselves for election into the NEC and we wish to use this opportunity to thank the delegates for finding us worthy of their trust and their votes. We will try to live up to our commitment by propagating at all times, the mantra of this administration #AlumniSpirit #Relationship We wish to request that  the past executive Council members kindly guide and direct us as we navigate the ship of our Association moving forward. Our Alumni As

Sunnyblac Barring any last minute changes,  all is now set for the launch of the book,  "Igbo Ekulie" a classic collection of Igbo proverbs written by Mazi Marcel Duru. According to a statement by the author and national PRO Imo State University Alumni Association,  Mazi Marcel Duru, keynote speaker for the event will be Professor Nathan Uzoma while the event will take place on December 27,  2018 at Rockview hotels Owerri, IMO state and will see many Igbo sons and  come together to celebrate the 226 page book which has 2822  Igbo p roverbs, arranged in alphabetical order. The forward, the author said,  was written by Associate Professor Chigozie Bright Nnabuihe of Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos Nigeria. In an interview, the author and PR consultant spoke about his motivation,  passion to keep the Igbo language alive and drive to ensure the language does not go extinct. "My motivation started eight years ago when I started

IMSUAA UPDATE : The IMO State University Alumni Association has rolled out her December programme of activities with the swearing in and hand over of new executives and the investiture of Executive Director,  Asset Management Company of Nigeria,  Dr Ebere Uneze topping the list.  A statement signed by the Publicity secretary of the association,  Maaazi Marcel Duru in Lagos and made available to newsmen indicate that most state chapters of the alumni association will hold their end of year get together in December.  Accorrding to the statement,  Dr. Uneze's investiture as Uzo Dike by HRH Igwe Kris Onyemuluje in Oyi Local government Area of Anambra state will take place on Saturday December 29 at the Igwe's palace. Similarly,  the president elect of IMSUAA,  Prince Ezeala Akano will receive two awards from Ada Igbo Foundation today and Nigeria Economic Students Association, NESA on Saturday December 30. Prince Akanno will receive the award of Most Dynamic Igbo Youth leader

ENYIOHA CHRIS ANYANWU BOWS OUT AS NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF IMSUAA WITH THE CELEBRATION OF MOTHERS 75TH BIRTHDAY & GOLDEN JUBILEE MARRIAGE CELEBRATION. About 50 years ago, late Pa Augustine Ugwudi Anyanwu and Ezinne Juliana Chinyere Anyanwu joined together in Holy Matrimony which later produced Chris Anyanwu and siblings. Without knowing exactly what the future of this children would look like. They concentrated in given to them the best available domestic, educational and Christian trainings. Today, one of those mustard seeds is ENYIOHA Chris Anyanwu; National President of Imo State University Alumni Association. Like a colossus, Enyioha started honing practical leadership skills from his hey days in the University as a Rotactor from where held different positions and acquired sufficient practical leadership trainings that helped him change the face of IMSUAA. From 31 of December, 2014 when Enyioha assumed the headship of the Alumni till now he is preparing to take a glorious bow

Barring any last minute changes,  the Abia Chapter of IMO State University Alumni Association will hold her inauguration today.  This is even as the chapter has received confirmation of the attendance of some members of the IMSU Alumni Board of Trustees and National Executive Council. A statement jointly signed by the chairman elect, Mr. Crespo Epuzoaju and Publicity Secretary elect,  Mr.  Chukwudi Obi and made available to newsmen in Umuahia recently puts the venue at Rapha Hotel Umuahia, the Abia state capital,  while time is 6pm. While enjoining all graduates of IMO State University resident in Abia state to attend,  the chairman elect noted that red carpet starts by 5pm.  According to the release,  the local organising committee has been working round the clock to ensure a successful inauguration of the committee. The statement further stressed that conference materials and other  souvenirs will be made available at the venue on request.  "Today,  the Abia Chapter is mak

New executives have emerged following the maiden election of Imo State University,  Alumni Association,  Abia Chapter.  This is as the chairman elect, Mr. Chinonso Epuzoaju,  has reiterated his commitment and those of his executives to move the chapter forward.  The newly elected executives are Mr Chinonso Epuzoaju,  Mr. Larry Unachukwu,  and Mr. Okechukwu Duru who emerged Chairman, Vice chairman and Treasurer, respectively Others include Mr. Chinedu Iro - Secretary,  Mr. Ndubusisi Onuoha - Assistant secretary, Mr. Ibezim Emmanuel - Financial Secretary and Ikenna Uhuegbu - Director of Socials /welfare. Obi Chukwudi emerged the state publicity secretary while Barr Nwokorie Christian was elected state legal adviser.  In his acceptance speech,  Mr Epuzoaju while restating his commitment to drive the chapter forward thanked the electoral committee for a free and fair elections. Epuzoaju enjoined members to always  come out for chapter events and meetings even as he urged his executi

Obi Chukwudi Barring any last minute changes,  Imo State University  Alumni Association, Abia Chapter also known as Distinctive Chapter,  will hold her maiden general election and inauguration of new executives on Sunday, November 4, 2018. This is even as the electoral committee is working round the clock to ensure not only a hitch free election but also inauguration of the new excos by national executive council. A statement signed by the Chairman Electoral committee, Mr. Chidiebere Kalu and made available to newsmen in Umuahia,  the state capital puts the venue at First Point Hotel, No 1 Abiriba by Finbarrs street while time is 1pm prompt. Mr. Kalu who called on aligible members to pick Expression of Interest forms listed positions that will be contested for. According to him, the positions include chairman, vice chairman and secretary. Others are assistant secretary, financial secretary, publicity Secretary/ PRO, Director of Social /welfare officer, treasurer and Legal advise

Elections no matter how big or small, have a way of creating tension and anxiety. This is because, every party involved wants to emerge victorious as there is no provision for two persons to occupy one position as it's the case in university education where 3 to 4 persons can all make first class and second class  respectively. What many participants fail to understand is that once you are contesting for a position, you have already won. The reason for this assertion is that contesting for a position in an organization especially IMSU alumni means that you have chosen to serve others and giving the people to be served an opportunity to select who they prefer to serve them at that point in time. What this means is that if others are eating, you have to wait to ensure they are comfortable before you can have yours. The welfare of the people will be your utmost concern. If they people are crying you are crying and if they celebrating you are  celebrating. Whoever that did not emer

Obi Chukwudi Build up to the elections of the Abia State Chapter of IMO State University Alumni Association, a banker and two civil servants have been elected as members of the electoral committee to conduct the elections. At a well attended meeting yesterday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital,  Mr. Collins Abazie, a banker and 2008 graduate of Banking and Finance, Mr Chidiebere Kalu, a civil servant and 2004 graduate of History and International Relations and Mr. Ikeobasi Orji, a civil servant and 1999 graduate of Biochemistry were nominated and voted for to conduct the elections.  Their nominations were unopposed and had no dissenting voice.  In his acceptance speech on behalf of the committee,  chairman of the electoral committee, Mr. Chidiebere Kalu thanked members of the Distinctive Chapter maintaining that they would not betray the trust and confidence the chapter has in them. Speaking further, Mr. Kalu assured members of their commitment to conduct a free and fair election

Obi Chukwudi The Imo State chapter of National Fish Association Of Nigeria has concluded arrangements to hold her meeting in Owerri,  the IMO state capital. A statement jointly signed by the chairman of the chapter,  Mr. Samuel Nwokocha,  the secretary Mr. Oscar Alaneme and the facilitator, Dr Chukwunyere Ekeledo puts the day at Wednesday October 25, venue at 170 Douglas road by Emmanuel College roundabout, Aba road, Owerri while time is 1pm. Some of the areas where fish farmers will be trained in include but not limited to introduction into opportunities in Nigerian Fish Industry and introduction into Loans/Grants available for National Fish Association of Nigeria Members. While the training of IMO fish farmers on aquaculture value chain is continuous,  the statement adds that members will also be guided in to benefit from grants and opportunities in the industry.

Obi Chukwudi As part of efforts to elect new executives that will pilot the affairs of the Abia State chapter of IMO State University Alumni Association, IMSUAA, the group will hold a crucial meeting tomorrow, Thursday October 25. According to the steering chairman of the chapter,  Mr. Chinonso Epuzoaju, said the only agenda of the meeting is to elect electoral officers who will conduct elections for the group.  At an emergency meeting held earlier in the week,  part of the resolutions was to put in place an electoral committee that will conduct a transparent and credible election for the chapter also knows as Distinctive Chapter. Recall that in his speech recently, National  President, IMO State University Alumni Association,  Enyioha Chris Anyanwu had mandated all state chapters that are yet to be inaugurated by the national exco, to conduct elections to elect their executive officers.  Also at the emergency meeting that held earlier this week,  De Cruz Bar,  Ojike street was c

The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24 hour curfew on the Kasuwan Magani community. Security forces have been deployed to contain an outbreak of violence in the community which is located in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. The 24-hour curfew takes immediate effect from today, a statement by Samuel Aruwan , Senior Special Assistant to the Governor (Media and Publicity) said. 

Osita Chidoka The issue is that failure to educate larger populations anywhere reduces the ability of the educated segment of the society to transact. Large populations consigned to educationally My response to the issue of educationally disadvantaged states and affirmative action in preferential admission under the quota system. The issue is that failure to educate larger populations anywhere reduces the ability of the educated segment of the society to transact. Large populations consigned to educationally disadvantaged states permanently are a drag to economic growth and will impact everybody, businesses, educated people and permanently divide the country along social and economic lines compounding religious and ethnic divide. Time is ripe for a policy that will end educational disadvantage by a federal govt enforced educational investment program that will end disadvantage. Educational investment can be made in compliance to the Fundamental objectives and Directive Principles of

By Chukwudi Obi The Abia State chapter of Young Visioneers' Association of Nigeria, YVAN, a national youth  pressure group, has called on youths in the state to participate actively in both politics and the process of choosing their representatives.  This is even as the group has rolled out activities to ensure massive public enlightenment and mobilization of youths at the grass root level.  Speaking during their monthly general meeting in Umuahia, the state capital recently,  State Coordinator of the group, Comr Stanly Nwankwo reiterated the group's commitment to ensuring active youths participation in the electoral process in the state.  Comrade Nwankwo who stressed the need for more young people to be actively involved in politics, noted that part of their enlightenment campaign will focus on building the capacity of the youths such that they can hold elective positions as well as hold elected officials accountable apart from participating actively in the electoral proce

Prof .Chukwuma Charles SOLUDO, CFR In October 2012, I chaired the Committee that organized Dr. Alex Ekwueme’s 80th birthday ceremonies. On the 16th of October, we organized an international colloquium on “Nigerian Federalism: Building on the Ekwueme Legacy” at the ThisDay Dome Abuja—and this was the highpoint of the 80th birthday anniversary. After some five years and three months, I am here today, at the Federal Polytechnic Oko that has Alex Ekwueme’s imprimatur, to speak as we bid him farewell. For me, the loss is huge and the grief very deep. May his giant soul rest in peace! Yes, Dr. (Chief) Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, GCON (Ide Aguata na Orumba) is dead. As it is usual with a moment like this, tributes from foes and friends will suffocate space. It is a fleeting moment of hyperboles that usually end on the Sunday of the outing service. Thereafter, the deceased joins the list of the forgotten dead or occasionally but perfunctorily remembered in sombre memorial events, while

RELEASE: As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free Lagos City Marathon scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2018, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced traffic diversion on the affected routes during the race. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Authority, said that the event will kick-off at 6am from the National Stadium, Surulere and terminate at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, thus necessitating traffic diversion. The statement advised motorists and commercial vehicles to use alternative routes as listed below: •        From Eko Bridge, motorists shall be diverted through Costain to connect Ebute-Metta, Orile, Nigerian Breweries and Bode Thomas through Apapa Road (now Moshood Abiola Way). •        From Alaka Estate, motorists shall be diverted through Iponri or Iponri Estate. •        Motorists from Masha inward journey to Stadium shall be diverted to Shitta Roundabout for onward movement through Falolu and Adeniran Ogunsanya R

Barring any last minute change, Young Visioneers Association of Nigeria, YVAN,  Abia State Chapter, has concluded arrangements to pay familiarization visits to some of the security agencies and justices in the state. According to the association, the visits are to solicit for support and partnerships for its campaign on youths involvement in politics, youths registration for voter's card and youths abstainment from electoral violence. This is even as the group has appointed interim officers to fill in vacant positions to help reposition the group in a bid to break new grounds. These formed part of the highpoints and resolutions taken at the group’s monthly meeting recently held in Umuahia, the Abia State Capital. The new appointees include: Comrade Stanley Nwankwo – State Coordinator, Amb. Duke Imandu- Deputy State Coordinator / Publicity Secretary and Comrade Ikpengwa Uchenna - Secretary. Others are Comrade Eziaha Odinkenmere – Treasurer, Comrade Yakubu Akofe Mutiu - Organisin