In continuation of preparations for the grand reception being organized by the Owerri Zone All Progressives Congress (APC) Leaders, in honour of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, the Central Working Committee headed by the frontline politician and Chairman of Charlvon Group of Companies, Prince Charles Amadi, held a crucial meeting over the weekend to appraise the efforts so far and work out feasible approaches towards the realization of the project.
Speaking during the meeting, which was graced with big turnout of APC Leaders from the zone, the State Chairman of the party and a prominent son of Owerri Zone, Barrister (Prince) Marcellinus Nlemigbo, called on the leaders, to work harmoniously as one strong body for the greater good of the zone especially with regard to the planned reception in honour of Gov Uzodimma.
He lauded the sterling qualities of Prince Charles Amadi, whom he said has done a lot and made immense sacrifices including spending his hard-earned money for the benefit of the Zone. He therefore urged the leaders to unite behind him and the committee, even as they strive to ensure that the zone gives the Governor a befitting reception.
Other leaders, who spoke during the meeting commended the Ikeduru-born philanthropist and political titan for his outstanding role in the efforts to make Owerri Zone, occupy its rightful position in the political, economic and developmental calculations of the State and encouraged him to continue with the good work.
In his response, Prince Amadi, who was visibly happy with the large numbers of leaders, who attended the meeting, said he will do his best to carry everyone along and ensure that the planned event is successful while promising that money will never be a hindrance.
He used the opportunity to introduce new leaders from other parties that recently joined the APC, in solidarity with Senator Hope Uzodimma.
The meeting, which was attended by the former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Her Excellency, Dr Ada Okwuonu, all the Commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants from the zone and other political appointees including the nine (9) Local Government Chairmen, was also attended by Sir George Eche, Chief Sir Emma Ogbonna – Okaka na Mbaise, Lady Ann Dozie, Barr Chima Anozie – Home base, Hon Obinna Opara, Chief Henry Njoku – Ikeoha Ngor-Okpala, Harritex, Chief Udoka Joel, Barr Engineer Success Akagboronye – Akaraugo 1 of Mbaise, Engineer Obinna Nshirim, High Chief Victor Muruako – Ekwueme Owerri West, Hon Sir Anyaehie Okameme, CDB Williams, Barrister Alaribe, Professor Edna Matthews – Njoku, Hon. Clinton Amadi, Hon. Obinna Egu, Hon Mrs Chioma Collins Obih and a host of other dignitaries too numerous to mention.
Chidi Ibeh, Ohanaeze Ndigbo-led factional leader has declared that it will help the IPOB Eastern Security Network and other indigenous security agencies to stop any sort of crime in the South-East region.
Ibeh, in a statement by Secretary-General Kalu Mkpa, a media assistant to the factions, noted that the body’s leadership has moved to put all stakeholders in Igbo land on the same page, including Southeast Governors, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and youths, in order to defend the territorial integrity of the Igbo nation against invasion by herdsmen and extremists.
Recall that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, had launched the Eastern Security Network, ESN. He had said “ESN was formed to protect the Southeast from marauding Fulani herdsmen and other criminal elements.”
In Sunday’s declaration, the Ibeh-led group stated, “whether it is called the IPOB Eastern Security Network or the proposed Southeast Governors’ or Ogbunigwe Joint Security Office, we will ensure that potential invasions from outside will be stopped without further delay.”
Ibeh said it would assist in the full realization of “Enyimba Economic City” Aba, the reconstruction of the Enugu coal mine, the resuscitation of Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railways with rail links and links with all Igbo state capitals and commercial cities, in particular the Onitsha-Owerri-Aba connection, on the economic development of Igbo territory.
The US President-Elect, Joe Biden‘s appointment of three Nigerian citizens into his cabinet is proof that a decent number of Nigerians abroad are progressing nicely, notwithstanding whatever opposite view anybody may have, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama has said.
“Mr. Joe Biden, the in-coming US President, has three Nigerians in his new cabinet. It shows that Nigerians are flourishing – doing great any place they are. Nigerians should keep on showing their gifts any place they go,” said Onyeama.
The Minister, who said this at Okpara Square, Enugu when he flagged off the Public Service Works (PWS), one of the few projects started by President Muhammadu Buhari-drove organization to engage youths in the nation and deter them from going abroad to look for greener pastures.
Admitting that the circumstance of things
has been very harsh and intense for the youths over the most recent ten years,
Onyeama emphasised: “It hurts me how Nigerian youths are being trafficked
to different nations where they are looking for greener pasture, where some of
them don’t live to get the greener pasture; consequently this empowerment
focusing at the youngsters of this nation.”
He said that President Buhari was doing a
great deal to empower young people in Nigeria and to prevent them from running
out of the nation looking for purported better life in foreign lands, in this
manner exposing themselves to the harsh climate and brutal treatment by their
host country.
“Some lose their lives in the desert while others die in the high oceans,” he stated, asking the youths to utilize such projects.
“Most of the black doctors,
scientists, who are doing well abroad are Nigerians,” Onyeama, said, recalling
that when he travelled the Caribbean Island (Jamaica), he was pleasantly
surprised to realize that one of the best hospitals in that country “is owned
by a Nigerian, an indigene of Enugu State,” adding that “Nigeria is blessed
with every good thing. All we need is good leadership.”
“The vast majority of the doctors, scientists,
who are doing great abroad are Nigerians,” Onyeama, stated, recalling that
when he toured the Caribbean Island (Jamaica), he was enjoyably shocked to
understand that one of the best hospitals in that nation “is owned by a
Nigerian, an indigene of Enugu State,” adding that “Nigeria is blessed
with each beneficial thing. All we require is good leadership.”
Onyeama further stated: “I went with
Mr. President to China around two years back. Furthermore, the President was
considering how China had the ability to lift a very numerous individuals from
neediness in three years,” clarifying that the three things that
contributed to this included “having the ability to take care of yourself,
having technical education and having money to finance the program.”
He said that President Buhari has set a target
of lifting 100 million vulnerable Nigerians out of poverty in ten years, noting
that this is a target no leader in Africa has set previously.
He advised the 17,000
beneficiaries of the PSW programme in 17 local government areas of Enugu State
to “take it seriously because once you are creating a job, it has a multiplier
effects.”
The Federal Government of Nigeriasays National Identity Number is compulsory for foreign diplomats who will reside in Nigeria for a continuous period of at least two years.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, made this known in a statement by his Technical Assistant, Dr Femi Adeluyi, on Sunday.
He
said that an enrolment centre has been set up for the foreign diplomats at the
Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The statement read, “The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has endorsed the establishment of National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment centre at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“The
desk will be set up by Tuesday, 19th of January, 2021.
“This enrolment centre will offer help for members of the Diplomatic Corps and will be overseen by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)
“The
centre is being established based on the solicitation of the Honourable
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in order to simplify the registration
process for diplomats.
“The National Identity Number is a must for diplomats who will live in Nigeria for a continuous period of at least two years.
“It
is also a must for all other lawful inhabitants in the nation as written in
Section 16 of the National Identity Management Commission Act 2007.
“The
Law has made it a must for Nigerians and legal residents to obtain a NIN since
2007. Be that as it may, compliance has been low, as of not long
ago.”