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  • Izunaso Empowers Women, Youths On Modern Cassava Processing Techniques

    Izunaso Empowers Women, Youths On Modern Cassava Processing Techniques

    By Onyebuchi Onwuchekwa, Owerri 

    Senator Osita Izunaso, member representing Imo West at the Red Chamber, has trained and empowered 110 women and youths on modern cassava processing techniques.

    Izunaso charged the beneficiaries to judiciously use those empowerment items to enable them defeat poverty.

    Speaking during a 4-day Capacity Building Program held recently, Izunaso, stated that the aim of the training was to help women and youths of Imo West Constituents liberate themselves from poverty.

    He promised his people that he is going to emphasis on agriculture, education, creation of Orlu State and many more dividends of democracy.

    “We have handed over to them cassava grinding machines and donation of N100,000 each and asked them to put themselves in cooperatives in the different sector of what they have learnt. After that, we are going to assist them financially to enable them get started.

    “So, this is the program that will be on-going. We are going to do it again next year and we will monitor what they have done this year. I told them, if you are not doing well, you will not participate next year. But if you are doing well and expand the scope of the business, then we will invite you”, he said.

    The Senator noted that “this is our first agricultural initiative and we are doing this because we are celebrating our one year in office as Senators”.

    Izunaso stressed that he has a lot of programs lined-up, saying he just finished establishing 200 scholarship to tertiary institutions, adding that loan scheme for rural women will soo commence in Orlu Senatorial Zone.

    Adding his voice, HRH, Eze Dr. Goodluck Obi, Ofo 1 of Dim Ubulu-Ihejiofor, Oru West Local Government Area, appreciated Senator Osita Izunaso for the wonderful opportunity givi to young people from his Senatorial Zone.

    Obi described the program as an eye opener for the participants, stating that the gesture will enable them open cassava processing industry which will be of great support to their family, community and Imo State.

    Lending his voice, HRH, Eze N. Onyeka, Obi the Fourth of Nkume, Njaba Local Government Area, noted that from the beginning he knew that Izunaso is well prepared for the people of Orlu, admitting that he is giving the zone total representation at the senate.

    He described the training as what will benefit Orlu people in the future, advising the beneficiaries to go home and build themselves even as he prayed for God to give Izunaso more strength to do more.

    Meanwhile, the modern cassava processing technique training which was powered by Senator Osita Izunaso in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, and supervised by Federal Corporative College, Oji River, recorded a huge success, as one of the beneficiaries, Madam Chidiogu, thanked Osita Izunaso for giving them hope and prayed that God will supply Senator all he needs to do more, promising to make good use of the items to train others in her community.

    Earlier, in his remarks, Barr. Tochi Ejimako, Facilitator/Chief Consultant for Appropriation/Budget National Assembly, informed that his office saw to the execution and success of appropriation and budget most of the constituency projects from the members and the senators, describing the project as one of the key projects Izunaso attracted to empower his people.

    Ejimako buttressed that “there is number needed about 110 people, but when the advert was going on we see about close to 8,000 to 9,000 applicants from Orlu Zone.

    “The Ministry of Agriculture where the training domecile and the money that is coming for the training were made for only 110 persons. The machines, equipments, cash empowerment that will be giving to them is what they want to do for Orlu Zone through the senator because he fights seriously.

    “He cried seriously to the federal government, he made a very big case before the President and the Minister of Agriculture, that his people must benefit, that is why he is in the senate, and wants them to start benefit.

    “He was able to give me this project and said, okay go and train and empowered 110 persons with cash to enable them buy materials for their work “. He stated.

    The event witnessed the presence of the Special Adviser to Senator Osita Izunaso on Agriculture and Environmental Matters, Emeka Ekwonna, Mr. Victor Chinonso Obi, representative of Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, Enugu State, Barr. Tochi Ejimako, MON, Chief Consultant, HRH, Eze Dr. Goodluck Obi, Ofo 1 of Dim Ubulu-Ihejiofor, Oru West, among other dignitaries.

  • Ama-Asaa Uvuru Community Holds Reception For lmo Lawmaker

    Ama-Asaa Uvuru Community Holds Reception For lmo Lawmaker

    Emmanuel lkpeama

    People from all walks of life recently joined the people of Ama-Asaa Uvuru Autonomous community to receive one of their illustrious and worthy sons, Hon Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie, the Member Representing Aboh Mbaise State Constituency in the Imo State House Of Assembly.

    The event which was held on Saturday,18th May 2024 at Umudinka civil hall attracted various lawmakers like Rt Hon Clinton Amadi,Deputy Minority Leader and Member representing Owerri Municipal State Constituency, Rt Hon. Johnson Duru ,Member representing Ideato-South State Constituency, Hon Engr Sir Innocent Ikechukwu Ikpamezie Member representing Mbaitoli State Constituency,Hon Kelechi Ofurum,Member representing Owerri -North State Constituency,Hon Barrister Emeka Ozurumba,Member representing Isu State Constituency,Sir Mike Otu,Ezinwa Sir Maxwell Nnabuihe PDP Aboh Mbaise LGA Chairman,Barrister Kelechi Ahamba Political Stakeholder In Abh Mbaise,Hon Dennis Adikwuru Political Stakeholder in Aboh Mbaise,Members Of Eze’s Cabinet,Members Of Amuchie Ambassadors,Members Of GoodLife Foundation,Comrade Chibuike Onyeukwu Chief Press Secretary to a former Governor,Comrade FCC Jones Onwuasoanya,traditional rulers, professionals, captains of industry, political leaders, the clergy, youths, dance groups, friends, associates,among others.

    The event which afforded the people of Ama-Asaa Uvuru the opportunity to express themselves, while thanking God for the opportunity given to he people of the community to represent Aboh Mbaise State Constituency in the State House of Assembly for the first time since the return to democratic rule in 1999.

    The Acting President General of Ama-Asaa Uvuru, Chief Tony Odinga Onwumere, in his welcome address, stated that the Grand reception was organized to thank and appreciate almighty God for the victory of their son, Hon Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie, in the last election into the Imo State House Of Assembly, stating that it was the first time somebody from the community would be representing Aboh Mbaise LGA in the legislative Arm of Government.

    Chief Onwumere went further to express gratitude to the lawmaker and to his extended family towards the progress and development in Ama Asaa Uvuru Community, while urging the lawmaker to continue to stand on the already established standard set by the Amuchie family in Ama-Asaa Uvuru Community so as to ensure more youths are engaged in meaningful and worthy ventures, and at the same time ensure indigent persons in the community are empowered,attracting government benefits to the community.

    While welcoming dignitaries to the event, the traditional ruler of the Community, Eze-Udo of Ama-Asaa, Hrh Eze M. O. Njoku appreciated God, for making it possible, during his reign, to have his subject represent Aboh Mbaise State Constituency for the first time in the Assembly. He called on all Ama-Asaa indigenes to support Hon Ugochukwu Amuchie to succeed. In his,noting that the success of the lawmaker should be everyone’s top priority.

    Lending his voice, a two time lawmaker who represented Aboh Mbaise State Constituency, Rt Hon Chief Mike Iheanetu (Akwaa-Akwuru Mbaise) commended Hon Ugochukwu Amuchie for his steadfastness and doggedness in politics and never giving-up spirit, having contested for the position severally, but succeeding at the last attempt.

    Akwaa-Akwuru Mbaise also commended the State Government led by Governor Hope Uzodimma for his Giant Strides on road infrastructure, specifically on the ongoing Owerri-Mbaise-Obowo road,he however appealed to the government to extend same to the Ahiara-Uvuru-Okpala road.

    “the link road through which we all came to this occasion has broken down and needs to be rehabilitated. The road connects seven local government areas in the State. Our Governor is doing well, however, we plead that this very road is rescued for us”he stated.

    Filled with joy, the Member Representing Aboh Mbaise State Constituency, Hon Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie, thanked everyone who worked assiduously for his victory, stating that he had consistently contested for the seat for 12 years running, before the Lord showed him mercy.

    In his words,”l won because all of you, across party lines voted for me. My emergence is symbolic because this is the very first time Ama-Asaa Uvuru Community is occupying the seat in the Imo State House Of Assembly. You have honoured me, and I pledge to make you proud. I will not disappoint Ama-Asaa. I will not disappoint Aboh Mbaise and l am assuring you that in the scheme of things, you will not lag behind.”

    ” I am grateful to you and to Almighty God. For standing by me, I pledge never to derail the lofty programmes I have for Aboh Mbaise. So help me God”.he stated

    Responding to the request of his people,on the dilapidated Ahiara-Uvuru-Okpala road,the minority leader explained that a motion for the reconstruction of the road had been moved, passed and sent to His Excellency the Governor for implementation.

    He further commended Governor Uzodimma for facilitating the installation of Night landing facilities at the Imo Airport, pointing out that despite being in opposition, he would always commend the ruling government whenever people oriented programmes are executed for the benefit of Ndimo.

    Hon Amuchie, who is the House Committee Chairman on Power and Water Resources assured that soon Aboh Mbaise and the rest of Imo State will start to enjoy 100% uninterrupted power supply, through a mechanism being put in place by government.

    The Speaker lmo State House Of Assembly,Rt Hon. Chike Olemgbe who was represented by the Member Representing Ezinihitte Mbaise State Constituency,Hon Dr Henry Agbasonu commended the people of Ama-Asaa Community for organizing a Civic Reception for their son whom they are well pleased

    He said, “You have demonstrated love. You have shown you trust your son. In the House Of Assembly, we don’t do political party. We are one family, and we are representing the entire State. There is nothing like PDP, Labour Party, APGA Or APC in the House Of Assembly. We support one another. ”

    “We are collaborating with the Executive to consolidate development in the State. We will continue to sponsor people-oriented Bills and Motions. The Motion for the rehabilitation of the road which Akwaa-Akwuru Mbaise (Chief Mike Iheanetu) complained about, was moved in December 2023, and presently on the Governor’s table. However, His Excellency Our Governor has specifically assured that the road in question is in the budget and would be reconstructed”.he submitted.

    In a vote of thanks,Ezinwa Sir Stanley Amuchie, thanked the Community for the Civic Reception for his younger brother, Hon Ugochukwu Amuchie, assuring that he has come to serve, not just Ama-Asaa Community and Aboh Mbaise in particular, but the entire State.

    “we thank you for your support. I assure you, Ugochukwu will neither fail nor disappoint you”.Stanley Amuchie said

    The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of a “SWORD” to Hon Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie by the Elders of Ama-Asaa Community to cut down any obstacle that will obstruct his growth in politics,as the Civic Reception crowned with prayers said by Venerable Otuonye to the lawmaker who was enjoined not to be afraid, but to remain resolute in his total trust and faith in God, for his political upliftment.

  • Women Affairs Commissioner Goes After Poorly Equipped Orphanage Homes

    Women Affairs Commissioner Goes After Poorly Equipped Orphanage Homes

    …As First Lady Launches Sex Offenders Registry, July

    By Chigozie Uzosike, Owerri 

    To checkmate the rate of poorly equipped Orphanage Homes in Imo State, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare ministry, Hon. Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu, UNJP has set machinery in motion to ensure that the Orphanage Homes do their work within the operational guidelines.

    This is even as the wife of Imo State Governor, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma has moved to set up Sex Offenders Registry that would be used by the ministry to curtail the rate of sexual abuses and gender based violence in the state.

    Speaking to all the Departmental Heads of the Women Affairs and Social Welfare, the Commissioner, Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu, UNJP who relayed the vision of the Governor’s wife to the management team of the ministry hinted that given the rate of sexual abuse of the girl child, there’s need to invoke relevant sections of Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law (VAPP).

    Ugwu stated that the Governor’s wife is poised to create an environment that makes it difficult for social offenders to operate. She posited that the sex offender register is for convicted sex offenders only and is projected to be launched in July.

    Furthermore, the ministry will do monthly reports on cases in courts. “Once someone contravenes the sections of VAPP law regarding the abuse of the girl child, widowhood harmful practices, rape, defilement, battering among others and charged to court, the person’s name and picture will be published as current affairs and news”

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    The Commissioner reiterated that the activities of Orphanage Homes in the state will be monitored. She said no new homes would be registered until the old ones go through the process of recertification.

  • Imo Clerk Assures Non Governmental Association For Women For Support.

    Imo Clerk Assures Non Governmental Association For Women For Support.

    –——– As Standing up for women society international pays solidarity visit to Imo clerk

    Emmanuel lkpeama .

    The Clerk/Head Legislative Service, Imo State House Of Assembly, Bar. Chinelo Adaora Emeghara, has pledged the willingness to support any Non-Governmental Association involved in uplifting women in public offices.

    Mrs Emeghara gave the assurance when the Executive and Members of Standing-up For Women Society International,Imo State Chapter, paid her a solidarity visit at the State Assembly complex on Monday.

    The Clerk who felt honoured by the visit expressed happiness that their visit was a clear indication of women supporting women in public offices as she was impressed with the calibre of members of the association whom she described as women of substance, integrity and credibility.

    Mrs Emeghara went further to give them the assurance of her assistance, while accepting their request to be one of the guest speakers in their forthcoming International Conference in September this year.

    Earlier in her speech, the Chairperson of the women group, Lib. Meg Anosike stated that the visit was to familiarize with the Clerk and Head Of Legislative Service, and also to acquaint her of their aims and objectives.

    Lib. Meg Anosike noted that the association is a self sponsored international organization, with the aim of supporting and uplifting women in governance and speaking for the voiceless women adding that women are tired of being relegated to the background.

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    She further informed the Clerk that the organization having registered with the United Nations, World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Etc, have notable Men and Women of influence as their patrons and matron,while expressing joy at the success story of Mrs Chinelo Adaora Emeghara, Esq, as the first female Clerk of the Imo State House Of Assembly,
    Anosike highlighted some of the achievements of Standing-up For Women Society International to include, Payment Of Hospital Bills For Indigent Women In Hospitals,distribution Of Sanitary Pads To Secondary Schools Students,visiting motherless babies homes,visiting female Inmates in prison/correctional centers, among many others.

    While appealing for assistance to move the Association further, Lib. Meg Anosike requested the Clerk/Head Legislative Service to be among the guest speakers in their forthcoming International Conference holding in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

     

     

  • Lawmaker Assures lmolites Of Responsible Leadership Under Uzodinma

    Lawmaker Assures lmolites Of Responsible Leadership Under Uzodinma

    …..As He Holds Second Constituency Briefing.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The lawmaker representing lsiala Mbano State Constituency in the lmo State of House of Assembly,Hon Sam lkechukwu Osuji has expressed his confidence in the responsible leadership of Governor Hope Uzodinma and assured lmolites that their aspirations for a better state would be met.

    Hon Osuji stated this during his second year constituency briefing held in his country home in lsiala Mbano where he interacted with his constituents, stating that the Governor has demonstrated his dedication and commitment to lmolites through his people-centred programs outlined in the Shared Prosperity Administration Agenda.

    He went further to state that due to the high rate of unemployment and criminal activities among the youths, the state government has taken a more practical and bold step in empowering lmo citizens, especially the youths by introducing One kindred,One business initiative (Okobi).

    According to the lawmaker,OKOBI is a super catalyst for subnational IGR expansion. essentially a massive pro-poor socioeconomic growth programme, that not only banishes poverty in its wake but creates more taxable assets and income for the states and local governments to harvest, noting that business that can be done under the Okobi initiative include poultry, palm oil production, bakery, honey production, piggery, grass cutter rearing, oil palm seedlings, palm kernel shells, cassava processing, fish farming, snail farming, water factory, goat rearing, pineapple farming, bitter kola farming, rice farming, plantain and banana plantation.

    He urged lmolites to continue supporting the Governor’s initiatives, expressing confidence that before the end of his tenure,he would build upon the promising of the shared prosperity of his administration.

    Highlighting some of his achievements Hon Osuji, who has been in the consciousness of Imo citizens in the last few days, following his call for price reduction in essential commodities and transport fare, noted that as the nation’s currency, naira, continues to gain strength against the dollar,he has set the pace amongst his colleagues by providing bills and motions that will alleviate the suffering of the masses and has gone ahead to meet with major stakeholders in the transportation sector, and in his capacity as House Committee Chairman On Transport,the impact of his meeting with them will be felt in the state, and Imo citizens will celebrate.

    The lsiala Mbano Lawmaker, went further to pledged his commitment to continue to provide effective, efficient and pragmatic representation, through sponsorship and co-sponsorship of people oriented bills, motions and attraction of projects to Isiala Mbano State Constituency, as well as lending his voice on critical issues of State concern and importance.

    He went ahead to assure his constituents that they would positively continue to feel the impact of his representation, stating that his regular interaction with them has provided him the opportunity to know their needs and how to go about it,while commending His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma for giving Isiala Mbano two slots in his 16-Member Commissioner Designates that would be inaugurated in the next few days,urging his constituents to continue to offer maximum support, loyalty and prayers for the Shared Prosperity Administration in the State.

    In his words, “I didn’t go to the State Assembly to be a bench warmer. I have been very active, from sponsoring and co-sponsoring Bills and Motions to Oversight functions. Few weeks ago, I presented an urgent Motion of Importance drawing attention to the devastating Erosion Menace in Ugiri community here in Isiala Mbano.”

    “The Motion was quickly adopted by the House and work will start in earnest. One of the Bills I have for presentation is the Erosion of Igbo language and the need to Institute it in every strata of our life. It will be presented in the next few days.” he submitted.

    Hon Sam Osuji also used the occasion to introduce the State Government’s Project, Okobi which is a product of deep research, from the Office Of Chief Economic Adviser to the State Government, while assuring Isiala Mbano Constituents that he would drive the project with them in Isiala Mbano local government area, for optimum impactful result.

    The event witnessed the presence of who is who in Isiala Mbano Business Moguls,Political Leaders,LGA Executive of the ruling party, APC, led by the Local Government Party Chairman, Sir CY Obichendu,President Generals of Town Unions in Isiala Mbano, led by Chief C J Ebirinwa,Women President Generals of Town Unions in Isiala Mbano, led by Mrs Oriji,Youth President Generals, led by Comrade Uche Peter Ukaigwe,Ward Chairmen from all the wards in Isiala Mbano, led by Ichie K Adibe ,Ward Secretaries from the Wards in Isiala Mbano, Women leaders from the Wards in Isiala Mbano, Youth leaders from the Wards in Isiala Mbano,market traders and students.

    In their respective reactions, Commissioner Designate (Hon Chief Mrs Ruby Emele), Isiala Mbano APC Chairman Sir CY Obichendu,Isiala Mbano APC Deputy Chairman Mr Okechukwu Uzoma all lauded Hon Sam Ikechukwu Osuji for his pragmatic and visionary representation, describing him as “A good wine that needs no bush” and one who has continued to make Isiala Mbano proud.

    The highlight of the event was the distribution of financial packages to different groups that graced the occasion.

     

  • Gender Based Violence: OSAI Foundation engenders community development

    Gender Based Violence: OSAI Foundation engenders community development

    By Chigozie Uzosike, Owerri

    As part of outcome and impact of the advocacy to end Gender Based Violence, GBV by Ogechi and Sam-Ikeh Foundation (OSAIF) in partnership with Youth Alive Foundation supported by Commonwealth, the Traditional Ruler, Obibiezena Ancient Kingdom of Owerri North has committed to drawing development plan in partnership with Stakeholders of the area.

    Speaking when OSAIF paid advocacy visit to the Traditional Ruler, Eze Dr Peter Onyewuenyi on need to end all forms of Gender Based Violence in the community, the Executive Director of OSAI Foundation, Ogechi Ikeh noted that the community will collaborate to combat all harmful cultural practices against both men and women, adding that Gender Based Violence involves all person irrespective of gender.

    She posited that there’s need to have Referral Pathway of reporting issues of violence to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. She urged the community to take advantage of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law as according to her, the law handles all forms of violence both at public and private spaces.

    In his remarks, civil society advocate, Dr. Austin Onuoha said he would commit to preparing a three (3) years development plan for the community so that there will be focus of development.

    He urged the community to constitute a GBV Committee that would be reporting any forms of violence to the Eze-in-Council for reporting to the Pathway.

    In his contribution, the traditional ruler of Obibiezena Ancient Kingdom of Owerri North, Eze Dr. (Sir) Peter Onyewuenyi, said that he would welcome the development plan, adding that he would donate 2million to support the micro soft loan for widows to enable them earn decent living.

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    He extolled the OSAIF and Youth Alive Foundation (YAF) for their advocacy efforts in the community that are yielding positive results, asking them to continue to support the community. He said he would keep reporting issues of GBV to them for actionable points that would end all forms of violence against women and girl child especially.

  • EASTER CELEBRATION : Lawmaker Urges Christians To Be Hopeful.

    EASTER CELEBRATION : Lawmaker Urges Christians To Be Hopeful.

    .…As Hon lkpamezie distribute palliatives materials to constituents.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The Member Representing Mbaitoli State Constituency in the lmo State House of Assembly,Hon. Engr.lnnocent lkpamezie has urged Christians not to be daunted by the economic challenges of the times, but rather, they should remain hopeful in prayers, trust and be in total supplication to Almighty God.

    Hon Ikpamezie stated this at his Constituency office, Nwaorieubi in Mbaitoli Local Government Area, where he distributed Easter Palliatives to his Constituents, as part of activities marking the resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, stating that the people should look for ways to compliment one another as exemplified by Our Lord Jesus who died for the salvation of mankind.

    The Lawmaker who was represented by his Special Adviser On Administration, Mr Mbadiwe Nwankwogu, said that he understood the challenges his Constituents are going through, noting that the economy is opening up gradually, due to the proactive and commendable economic policies of His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma, who has attracted Multi-billion Dollar Investment from Afrexim Bank that would not only benefit the State, generally, but also Mbaitoli.

    Read also:Market leaders Celebrates Tinubu, Bamigbetan on their Day.

    Hon lkpamezie charged the people to remain supportive of the shared prosperity 3R administration of Governor Uzodimma, insisting that better days are very close .

    In his words,”as true Christians, we must emulate and follow in the footsteps of Our Lord Jesus Christ and abide by his selfless teachings, which enjoins us to share with one another joyfully, peacefully and in love.”

    “It is therefore in the light of this that I have decided to rolled out Palliatives ( Thousands Of Bags Of Rice) for the good people of my constituency, Mbaitoli. I love you all”.he submitted.

    The Beneficiaries include the President Generals Of Town Unions, Community women leaders, Community youth leaders,all physically challenged persons In Mbaitoli, Apc ward chairmen,Apc ward Secretaries,Apc women leaders, Apc youth leaders,LGA Executives Of The Ruling Party, Members Of Blessed Sisters Organization,Members Of Ikpamezie Babes Organization, Members Of National Union Of Road Transport Workers, Mbaitoli Chapter, President Generals Of Women’s Wing Of Town Unions, and many other groups.

    It was, indeed, a non-partisan distribution of palliatives as some of the beneficiaries, who spoke, commended the Mbaitoli lawmaker for his constant kind gestures, noting that the Palliative was another means of encouraging them to keep hope alive, until they get to the promised land.

    In their separate remarks, the Ogwa Ward Youth leader, Comrade Isa Okechukwu and Lolo Nkeiru Chinagorom, who is the leader of Blessed Sisters Organization, who were not only happy but overwhelmed by the palliative gesture, thanked Hon Engr Innocent Ikechukwu Ikpamezie for always remembering his constituents. They prayed Almighty God to continue to uplift, promote and protect him.

    The Director General Of Innocent Ikpamezie Campaign Organization, Hon Chief Princewill Ezewuihe,described the sharing of Palliative to Mbaitoli Constituents by Hon Engr Innocent Ikpamezie as a constant initiative which has come to stay in Mbaitoli constituency.

    The DG noted that the recurring gesture has gone a long way in making life easier for the people, more especially, those who are finding it difficult to put food on the table in this Easter period.

    “Hon Engr Innocent Ikpamezie is thinking well for Mbaitoli Constituents. We are therefore thanking him in a very special way, for always having his people in mind and goes a long way to provide for them, both in the short term and in the long term. We now have something to eat this Easter season”he submitted.

    It should be noted that the pragmatic lawmaker, who is also the House Committee Chairman On Environment, has been performing this commendable task of sharing Palliatives to his Constituents every quarter (every three months). This time around, Hon Engr Ikpamezie ensured every segment of the Mbaitoli populace benefited, irrespective of political party affiliation.

  • Renowned Journalist launches book, unveils Foundation, March 24.

    Renowned Journalist launches book, unveils Foundation, March 24.

    By Chigozie Uzosike, Owerri

    A renowned Journalist of Nigeria Watchdog Newspaper, Dorcas Samson Achi will on Sunday 24th of March launch her first literary book titled “The Survivor” and unveil her Foundation for Women And Girl Child.

    The event will take place at the Gold Crown Hotel Resort and Suites opposite Concord Junction, Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, Imo State.

    The intellectual event will be chaired by the former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Imo State, Prof. Francis Dike (SAN).

    The book which addresses some of the challenges faced by the Nigerian youths in their quest for education, employment, empowerment, enabling environment and accessing the basic needs of life, will be reviewed by Prof. Protus Nathan Uzorma, a university don, a prolific writer and author of many books and a public Affairs Analyst.

    According to the author, the novel is a must read for every patriotic Nigerian who genuinely seeks for the betterment of the country because it upholds the tenets of hard work and integrity amidst frustrating political and socio-economic systems in Nigeria and exposes the hostilities and vulnerabilities of the “ordinary people”, while also giving hope of a bright future for the Nigerian Youths who have remained focused, passionate, hardworking, determined and committed to achieving their goals against all odds.
    The author said “The Survivor” is how she chose to further express her concerns on the failure of governance in Nigeria, with the aim of causing a positive change in our leadership system and also achieve a country devoid of hardship, insecurity, unemployment and retrogression.

    Dorcas Achi will also unveil her Foundation for Women And Girl Child, an Initiative which is committed to building a society free from abuses and prejudice against girl child and women, using strategic tools of advocacy, education, empowerment and engagement to ensure peace, progress and equal participation of women and girls in nation building.

    According to the Founder, the Foundation envisions creating a world of possibilities where women and girls shall maximize their full potentials and achieve their dreams unhindered.

    The author invites Imolites to the event which promises to be educative and insightful, while positing that the foundation shall roll out her programs that will impact the new generation

     

  • Imo:Lawmaker Empowers Over 250 indigenes in Farm Production …Plans to make Aboh Mbaise Food Basket of Imo State

    Imo:Lawmaker Empowers Over 250 indigenes in Farm Production …Plans to make Aboh Mbaise Food Basket of Imo State

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The Member Representing Aboh Mbaise State Constituency in the lmo State House of Assembly,Hon Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie has reiterated his commitment in ensuring that his constituents experience the dividends of good representation,has moved to make Aboh Mbaise local government the food basket of lmo state.

    Addressing over 250 indigent participants, the vibrant lawmaker,stated that he was driven by his passion and desire to turn the industrious and enterprising nature of Aboh Mbaise into a humongous and profitable agri-business venture.

    He went further to state that as a result of the unprecedented high cost of food items in the market and obvious lack of interest in agriculture and farming by a cross section of lmo citizen,he has procured a very large quantities of seedlings of various agric- farm produce for commercial farming in Aboh Mbaise,to geometrically boost food production and guarantee food security for Aboh Mbaise people, before exporting to other areas in the state and beyond.

    Hon Amuchie who is the Minority leader and House committee chairman on Power and Water Resources noted that the initiative which is in conjunction with Marta Farm Project would witnessed over 250 indigenes drawn from every ward being taught on various methods and field of agriculture such as Bee Keeping,Fish Farming, Maize Production, Cucumber Production, Poultry Farming, Cassava Production, Pepper/Tomato Production, Ginger and Garlic Production, participating in the workshop.

    In his words”I have come for us to put heads together so as to solve the problem of high cost of food items in the society. I first beckoned on MARTA FARMS to partner with me, so as to make this vision of mass producing food a success. Let me also commend you, my constituents, for answering this clarion call to attend this workshop in agriculture. I assure you, every family in Aboh Mbaise will benefit from this initiative, when the benefits will start trickling down during harvest season. This is the first phase, and it will be a continuous exercise, until we become food sufficient, which ultimately brings down the prices of food in the market”.he submitted.

    Lending his voice, the Member Representing Orsu State Constituency and House Committee Chairman On Agriculture, Hon Engr Uche Francis Agabige, commended Hon Ugochukwu Amuchie for his wisdom and vision to revolutionize agriculture in Aboh Mbaise, pointing out that the initiative if vigorously sustained and replicated in every local government area in the state, would in no small measure assist in bringing down the high cost of food items in the market.

    The lawmaker assured that his Committee on Agriculture would work round the clock to ensure massive food production in this year’s farming season, by collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture and all related agencies of government.

    Earlier,In his speech at the workshop His Grace Most Reverend Dr Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, thanked Hon Ugochukwu Amuchie for stepping out to show the way in food production, pointing out that time has passed when citizens concentrated on cultivating for family consumption.

    The cleric called for commercial production of food, so as to bring down the high cost of food in the market.
    He further said, “I will go back to replicate what I have learned from here. Where the Bishop resides should have a farm. We all should go back to farming, because it is a profitable venture. A tree of Bitter Kola, with its fruits, is about N2,000,000. I am impressed with the high number of people participating in this workshop”.he stated.

    He also advised on the timing of planting each of the seedlings, stating that planting at the wrong time brings low harvest, while planting at the right time guarantees bountiful harvest.

    One of the participants, Mr Peter Onyenakazi, from Mbutu Ward, thanked the Honourable Member for his foresight in initiating and organizing the workshop, promising that all the participants will utilize the knowledge gained from the workshop and use it to fully go into farming, for the benefit of Aboh Mbaise.

    Reverend Father Pius Ibeawuchi, the proprietor of the farm , expressed satisfaction that the 250 participants has learned a lot and are ready to demonstrate it in the 2024 farming season.
    Highlight of the event was the distribution of the farm seedlings to all the participants.