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23/01/2025

Senator Victor Umeh, Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora Highlights at the LGC 2024 CA

21/01/2025

Senator Umeh Flags Off Road Construction In Awka, Anambra State

The senator representing Anambra Central, Senator Dr. Victor Umeh has flagged off the construction of 2km Alexander Onwumelu Okoye Road at Umudioka Awka, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The project, which is among the promises Senator Umeh made to the people of Anambra Central during his inauguration in June 2023, reflects a commitment to service.

The 2km road project, which will be completed in sections, comes amid the ongoing construction of over 50 constituency projects across Anambra Central Senatorial District.

During the flag-off ceremony, stakeholders and constituents of the community took turns to appreciate the Federal Lawmaker for being a promise-keeper.

The first stage of grading and asphalting of a section of the road had been completed. The other sections will be completed in due time.

20/01/2025

*South-east Nigeria’s Gas Pipeline Exclusion: A Legacy Of Marginalisation*

*… Senator Umeh Asks Relevant Questions*
Dr Marcel Mbamalu
(Prime Business Africa)

The exclusion of Southeast Nigeria from the nation’s high-pressure gas pipeline infrastructure has raised significant concerns among stakeholders, highlighting issues of regional equity and economic development. Despite the region’s substantial natural gas reserves and its status as a major business hub, some federal projects have largely bypassed the Southeast.
The seeming snub or omission of the region from these critical gas pipeline projects, despite its substantial natural gas reserves and industrial potential, may have reinforced longstanding narrative of neglect. The silence of the South-east Governors’ Forum on this issue has also been a point of concern, with calls for more proactive advocacy to ensure the region’s interests are represented in national development plans.

During a budget defense session at the National Assembly on Friday, 17 January, Senator Victor Umeh, the Senator presenting Anambra Central, questioned the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, regarding the absence of high-pressure gas pipelines in the South-east. Senator Umeh emphasised the region’s need for natural gas to drive industrialization and economic growth. In response, Minister Ekpo acknowledged the concern and mentioned plans for future extensions, stating, “There is a proposal for extension across the entire eastern region.”
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18/01/2025

Selected Clips from the 2025 Budget Defence of Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

17/01/2025

PRESS RELEASE

NASS commends NiDCOM, pledges increased funding, building of a diaspora plaza

Abuja, Jan. 17, 2025:

The Joint National Assembly Committee on Diaspora Affairs has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for its outstanding performance, despite its very limited resources.

The committee vowed to push for increased funding and building of a Diaspora plaza for the Commission.

This was one of the highlights during the 2024 Budget Performance Review and the presentation of the 2025 Budget proposal in Abuja by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.

Presiding over the joint session, Sen. Victor Umeh, Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora Affairs and NGOs, noted the significant difference between NiDCOM's 2024 and proposed 2025 budgets proposal.

He stressed the need for better financial support and infrastructure for a Commission whose impact has been felt and is critical to Nigeria’s national development.

Commending the prudent leadership style of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Sen. Umeh acknowledged her efforts in boosting diaspora engagement despite provision of embarrassingly low resources.noting the increase in diaspora remittances and investments in the country

Members of the Joint Committee, including Senators Ezenwa Onyenwuchi, Ibrahim Dakwambo , Onawo Ogoshi as well as Hon. Auwalu Abdu Gwalabe, shared their thoughts on external funding sources, diaspora data mapping, in fighting amongst members of NIDO across continents , among other issues

The lawmakers unanimously agreed that NiDCOM is underfunded and resolved to advocate for a revision of the Appropriation Bill to reflect an increase to be able to meet up with its core mandates.

Presenting NiDCOM’s 2024 budget performance, Dabiri-Erewa said that the Commission managed a total budget of ₦263,125,368 million achieving 99 per cent ex*****on rate. However, despite a capital budget of ₦1,685,630,449 billion, no releases have been made so far from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.

For 2025, Dabiri-Erewa said the proposed budget allocates ₦363,943,894 millions for salaries and wages; ₦377,098,274 millions for overhead costs, and ₦541,037,512 millions for personnel costs.

Dabiri-Erewa also listed the Commission’s strategic plans for 2025, including enhancing diaspora engagement, increasing personnel capacity-building, and developing infrastructure to support investment and welfare programmes.

She reiterated the urgent need for a dedicated Diaspora Plaza , not only to serve as office for the commission, but a hub for Nigerians abroad when they visit home.

Responding to inquiries about external funding, the NiDCOM Chairman disclosed that the Commission relies on sponsorships and partnerships from well-meaning organisations for its major events, as it currently receives no external funding.or grants.

She equally stressed the importance of diaspora data mapping, expressing hope that the establishment of a physical structure to facilitate accurate and real-time data collection,is in the process.

On the issue of in fighting amongst various chapters of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Dabiri Erewa stated that such attitude does not augur well for positive development , while calling on NASS committees on diaspora to intervene

The NiDCOM Chairman expressed her gratitude to the members of the Joint Committee for its unwavering support and assured the Committee of the Commission’s commitment to achieving its mandate.

E-signed.
Abdur-Rahman Balogun
Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM, Abuja.

14/01/2025

Distinguished Senator Victor Umeh , OFR, represents Anambra Central Senatorial District in Nigeria’s Senate. In this less than 10-minutes interview, the lawmaker speaks on the implication of the Southeast Governors’ pledge to , henceforth, fund Ohanaeze Ndigbo; the obvious and urgent challenges which the new Ohanaeze Leadership led by Senator John Azuta-Mbata has to tackle; the exclusion of the Eastern Rail line in Nigeria’s budgets, why he has always supported the IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu right from the onset of his struggle, among other burning issues.

Excerpts:

May we know your view of the pledge by the five Southeast Governors to, henceforth, fund the Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo?Yes. We don’t want to give room where the Ohanaeze leadership will start complaining of lack of funds again. That was what the late President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu suffered. That has been what other previous leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo suffered. So, we give them the chance and accept this leadership.
By all means, most of them are credible people….So we will give them full support and when some of them begin to err, we will rise to the occasion, and call them to order; we have the capacity to do so.

People think the pledge of funding by the governors may be a Greek gift. People expressed fear that the governors resolving to fund Ohanaeze henceforth, could be a total hijack of the group by the politicians. What do you think?

No. I don’t think so. The Ohanaeze has been there for everybody all along. And nobody would complain, you know because if people were providing funds, the governors will not be making this assertions; that they are ready to fund Ohanaeze henceforth. It’s just because people have not been coming to contribute to the funding of Ohanaeze. And if that is what will make Ohanaeze to be fully mobilised to do their work, we will accommodate it for now.

But the important thing is that the new leadership will not be under the apron and control of the governors because they are serving the Igbo people. The governors are politicians, you know. And the Igbo issues should not be driven along political lines. So we will like the new leadership to assert themselves, and fight for the protection of the rights of the Igbo people absolutely. Igbo interests shall rank number one in their activities.

What do you think should be the most urgent and important issue the new leadership ought to handle now?

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One of the issues they will tackle immediately is to join the clarion call for the release of the detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. If they don’t drive it, then we will not be happy with them.
We have done so much in that regard as Senators. the leadership of the senate caucus of the national assembly, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, senators of the Southeast have gone to see the Attorney General of the federation. We had a private meeting with him, requested that he should help us get Nnamdi Kanu released.
Let him file the nolle prosequi and get him off the hook. The courts in Nigeria have pronounced him to be released but they keep going forth and back. There were people who were standing trial for treason then; and nolle prosequi had been filed for them; like Sowore , you know, was standing trial for treason; the nolle prosequi was used in his case, to release him.
Nnamdi Kanu, by all means, was agitating for the rights of his people. He was fighting for the freedom of his people… l want to put it succinctly. He was fighting against the marginalization of Ndigbo. Sadly, the issues he has been fighting against, have not been addressed.
The Igbo people are still facing those challenges today. So, today, if they don’t release him, he remains a prisoner of conscience. There’s no reason to keep him there ( in detention). If they release him, it will help us to crystalize the efforts to solve the problems of security in the southeast zone. We will be able to separate the wheat from the chaff. Everybody who kidnaps , says it’s because Nnamdi Kanu is in detention, but I know those criminals are doing business, and use Nnamdi Kanu as an alibi.
If the federal government releases Kanu now, it will be unfashionable for anybody to go and kidnap someone or kill someone, and say release Nnamdi Kanu, because Kanu has been released. So that we pigeonhole our problems towards the criminals that are doing business with killings and kidnapping of people.

During President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Enugu, he had closed door meeting with the Igbo leaders. But sadly, none of the leaders in that meeting ever mentioned the demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release to Mr. President. That is what insiders revealed. Are you surprised to hear this?

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Well, we were not invited to the meeting. So, nobody would know what they discussed inside. But I know that one issue that I have been campaigning seriously against, has been the exclusion of the Eastern Railline from the budget of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I started doing that from 2018 when the federal government borrowed 6Billion Dollars for the Modernization of the Nigerian Railway System!

The Eastern Rail line that runs from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri ought to have been captured in the budget.
I have been fighting against the exclusion of the Southeast in the railway budget since 2018.
The Eastern railway line was not captured in the budget, hence I sponsored a motion, then and the senate agreed that the rail line should be accommodated.

I sponsored a Motion for the Construction of Standard Gauge Rail Line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri on the 23rd of November, 2023 for a Second time. The Motion was Co-Sponsored by 35 other Senators from the Eastern Rail Line Corridor.

My First Motion for its Inclusion was sponsored by me in 2018 during my first Term in the Senate when the FG borrowed 6Billion Dollars for the Modernization of the Nigerian Railway System to Standard Gauge Rail and the Eastern Rail Line was not included.

That rail line runs through the Southeast, you know. And 35 senators co-sponsored the motion with me, and the prayers were put together. And it was communicated to the President. I was surprised that when he sent the budget this year (to Senate), he didn’t include it.

I saw the lapse during the budget debate. And I stood up and said that there was a great omission in that budget; that from the figures I saw it was obvious that that railline wasn’t there, particularly as he has announced two legacy projects: the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway, and the Badagry to Sokoto highway, so I was waiting to hear Port Harcourt to Maiduguri railway line. Mr. President didn’t do it. So I complained bitterly. I said that I hope that omission will not be real. The presiding Senate President, that day said, the budget breakdown hadn’t come out. But I have received the breakdown and the railline is not there. So, we go back.
However, I’m happy that when President Tinubu came to Enugu , somebody raised it with him in the interactive section. And he promised to complete the Eastern railline from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. That promise is not the way it should be; what we demanded was construction of Standard Gauge Rail.What he has done is rehabilitation of the narrow gauge railline from Port Harcourt to Aba. So, we go back and continue with the struggle that Standard Gauge Rail line should be built here.

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Just yesterday (Thursday, 9/01/2025), I saw that the Chinese Development Bank approved the Release of 254 Million Dollars after the Chinese Exim Bank which initially agreed to fund the Project withdrew .

The Money is for Kaduna to Kano Standard Gauge Rail Project which is about 203 Kilometers. The Route is Abuja-Kaduna-Kano-Maradi Rail Line. Abuja-Kaduna has been completed. They are now constructing Kaduna to Kano and then to Maradi. The entire Route is presently under Construction. The 254Million Dollars Loan is for Kaduna to Kano Section!

These are the things we see and we are not happy. These are the things Nnamdi Kanu was agitating for. That is why I have always, from time, supported his struggle because the struggle was against the marginalization of Ndigbo. Do what you do to the others to the Igbos. Govern Nigeria on the basis of equity and fairness.

If you recall when we did the debate on the return to the old national anthem, I supported the return because of the 3rd stanza : ”O God of all creation/Grant this our one request./Help us to build a nation/Where no man is oppressed/And so with peace and plenty/Nigeria may be blessed.” Unfortunately, the Igbos are oppressed in Nigeria. Everybody knows it. Let them (the authorities) open up and give us (Ndigbo) what we are entitled to. We the Igbos are happy to work for Nigeria to prosper. But to treat us this way is not good. It’s just not fair. Ndigbo are being oppressed in Nigeria contrary to what the anthem is saying!

So this Ohanaeze leadership, they are going to face a lot of challenges. And the general elections will also come very soon. If they go into politics and leave fighting for the Igbos, they will fail. They have to be very focused and committed even when what they are saying are not being accepted by the authorities, they must keep saying that because they are representing the Igbo people. And our, Igbo interests should come first before any other consideration.

By Tony Adibe

11/01/2025

UNIVERSITY ON THE NIGER OPENING : Sen. Umeh Throws Support For The Anglican Diocese On The Niger

The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Victor Umeh, OFR, has in his usual manner, demonstrated love unrestrained by religious denomination or geographical zones as he joined the Anglicans within the Diocese on the Niger, Onitsha, in celebrating the Grand Opening of The University On The Niger ( Uni-Niger) held recently at the University's main campus in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area of ambra state.

Senator Victor Umeh who has special commitment towards Empowering the youths with Education and has demonstrated same through his support for numerous Academic Institutions within and outside his Constituency (Anambra Central), and provision of Scholarships to hundreds of indigent students through Victor Umeh Education Foundation—VUMEF (existing for about 18 years) and through the Anambra Central Scholarship Program which he initiated in 2018 and has sustained till date, he threw his support for the University on the Niger (Uni-Niger) which is a Project of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger, Onitsha, situated in Anambra North Senatorial District.

In his Remarks, he extolled the Bishop on the Niger and Chancellor of the University, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Chidozie Nwokolo for the thoughtfulness in establishing the Institution which according to him would contribute significantly in molding and equipping the younger generations academically and morally. He congratulated him for the great feat his Administration has achieved for the Diocese.

Similarly, the Senator commended the University Vice Chancellor, Very Rev. Prof. Chinedu Nebo and his Team for their enthusiasm in stirring the Institution to enviable heights, expressing optimism that with his wealth of experience in University Administration and as former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria , the University on the Niger would excel. He further urged them to discharge their duties vocationally pointing out that Education is one of the church's Apostolate through which the Society has been impacted positively.

He made huge financial Donation towards completing the University's Ongoing Projects and pledged to continue to support the growth and development of the University.

Declaring the University open for full Academic Activities, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the Most Rev Dr Henry Ndukuba, described it as a meaningful venture.

Other Dignitaries present at the Occasion were the Labour Party's Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Election, Mr Peter Obi; the Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District- Senator Dr. Tony Nwoye; former Minister of Aviation and Ex Corps Marshal, FRSC, Chief Osita Chidoka; Chief Valentine Ozigbo, Chief George Muoghalu, Former Health Minister, Dr. Tim Menakaya; the Chairman of Oyi Local Government, Chief Emma Nweke; Prince Dr. Arthur Eze (represented by Archbishop of Awka, Most Rev. Dr Alex Ibezim), the C.E.O of G.U.O Motors, Chief Sir G.U.O. Okeke, and numerous others including Bishops, Priests and Traditional Rulers.

11/01/2025

*Ohaneze Ndigbo General Assembly 2025:*

Distinguished Senator Victor Umeh, OFR, (Ohamadike Ndigbo) was one of the dignitaries that attended the General Assembly of Ohaneze Ndigbo held on 10th of January 2025 in Enugu during which Senator John Azuta Mbata was elected as President General of the apex socio-cultural organization of the Igbo people.

In the pictures below, the Anambra Central Senator is seen in a cheerful moment felicitating with the new Ohaneze Ndigbo President General, Senator John Azuta Mbata and the Deputy President General, Prince Okey Nwadinobi shortly after their election.

_*Congratulations to the new Exco Members of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide!*_

04/01/2025

SEN. UMEH PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO ONWA NNEWI AS HE BURIES MOM

The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Victor Umeh OFR ( Ifechukwudelu Nnewi) on Friday, 3rd of January, joined and well-wishers in sympathising with an Nnewi born business mogul, Chief Ben Okoye (Onwa Nnewi) on the burial of his mother, Late Mrs Mercy Njideka Okoye who died at the age of 92years.

Senator Umeh condoled with Chief Ben Okoye and other members of the family over their loss, thanking God for the fulfilled life of their mother and prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul.

Also present at the Event were: the Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Tony Nwoye, the Member of the Federal House of Representatives for Awka North and Awka South Constituency, Hon. Prof Lillian Oby Orogbu, the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo and the Chairman of Ibeto Group of Companies, Chief Cletus Ibeto, etc.

May her soul rest in peace.

04/01/2025

SEN. UMEH ATTENDS 67TH IGU ARO OF ENUGWU-UKWU, PAYS HOMAGE TO IGWE R.O. EKPEH

The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Victor Umeh OFR (Ekwueme Enugwu-Ukwu na Umunri) today joined his fellow Cabinet Chiefs and the entire Enugwu-Ukwu Community in celebrating the 67th Ịgụ Arọ Enugwu-Ukwu and the 14th Ịgụ Arọ of HRM, Igwe Sir Ralph O. Ekpeh ( Eze Enugwu-Ukwu na Igwe Umunri).

Senator Umeh who is also a Cabinet Chief in Enugwu-Ukwu, congratulated the Monarch for successfully completing another year on the throne and extolled him for his visionary leadership that has brought peace and progress in the Town.

The Senator prayed God to bless the King with many more years on the throne with good health and strength to continue to lead the Community to greater heights.

Congratulations!

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31/12/2024

SEN. UMEH BAGS AWKA AMBASSADORS AWARD

The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Victor Umeh OFR ( D**e Eji Eje Mba na Awka) on Monday, December 30th, received the "Outstanding Political And Public Service Award" from the Awka Ambassadors Club of Nigeria in their annual Event held in Awka, Anambra State.

According to the Group, the Honor/Award was conferred on Senator Victor Umeh in recognition of his "Exceptional Performances and Inspirational Delivery of Excellent Services" of which Awka has benefited fairly.

The Award was presented by an erstwhile Senator of Anambra Central, Senator High-Chief Ben Obi ( Ojeligbo na Awka) who also extolled Senator Victor Umeh for his good works and described the Award as meritoriously given.

Among others honorees at the Event was the Member of the Federal House of Representatives for Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency, Hon. Prof. Lilian Oby Orogbu ( Ada Di'Ebube).

Congratulations!

29/12/2024

SEN. UMEH CONFERRED IFECHUKWUDELU NNEWI BY IGWE K. O. ORIZU III, CON, JP, IGWE NNEWI

The Senator Representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr Victor Umeh OFR (Ohamadike Ndigbo) was today, conferred with the prestigious Chieftaincy Title of "IFECHUKWUDELU NNEWI” by the First-Class Monarch of Nnewi, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Dr. Kenneth O. Orizu III,CON, JP ( Igwe Nnewi).

During the Investiture , Senator Umeh was extolled by the Monarch and Members of the Cabinet for his outstanding and remarkable impact in promoting the Igbo Cause in Nigeria and for his applaudable performance in the Senate as an Extraordinary Senator of Anambra Central Senatorial District.

It was said that the very revered Igwe Nnewi does not regularly award such Honour except for well deserved individuals carefully selected and who have been scrutinised and found worthy thus, congratulated Senator Umeh for attaining the uncommon feat and reputation amidst Ndi Nnewi.

In his remark, Senator Umeh in company of his wife, Lady Prisca Umeh (Osodieme), the Traditional Ruler of Akwaeze, HRH Igwe Christopher Okpala (Ezennebo 111 of Akwaeze) and the Traditional Ruler of Aguluzigbo, HRH Igwe Rufus Iloduba (Igwe Ohanyelu II) and others, expressed gratitude to the Monarch, Igwe Kenneth Orizu III, the Council of Obi and Members of the Royal Cabinet as well as the entire Nnewi Community for the Honour conferred on him, emphasizing that the gesture has further consolidated his friendship/relationship with Ndi Nnewi mentioning specifically, his Collaboration with Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Ikemba Nnewi) in establishing the All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA ) Party as well as Dame Virgy Etiaba—formerly deputy governor and first female governor in Nigeria; Chief Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, C.E.O of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturers among others.

The Senator congratulated the King on the success of his 61st Ofala Celebration at 99 years of age. He further commended the Monarch and his Cabinet for the dynamic Leadership , peace and significant Progress in the Community, praying that God may bless him with more years and good health in order to celebrate his 100th birthday and 62nd Ofala next year and beyond.

He noted that the Love and Honour shown to him by the Monarch and Ndi Nnewi is an Encouragement to him assuring them that he will not relent in speaking truth to Power as was late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu and in ensuring the effective Representation of the people and to continue to represent Igbo Values.

Among the list of Honourees were Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu—Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Chris Ngige—Former Anambra State Governor, Senator, Minister, and Chief Sylvester Okonkwo—Chief of Staff to the President of the Senate.

Congratulations

29/12/2024

NISE DAY: SENATOR UMEH LAUDS NISE TOWN FOR PEACE AND UNITY

~Assures Timely Completion Of His Constituency Project For Nise Town

Senator Dr. Victor Umeh representing Anambra Central Senatorial Zone has commended the people of Nise in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State for peace and unity in the community.

The senator gave the commendation on Thursday during the 2024 Nise Day Celebration organised by Nise Town Union in conjunction with Ise-Nise-In-Council.

He said that the unity and peace in Nise were commendable and should be a good example to other communities.

“I am impressed with oneness, unity of purpose and peaceful co-existence among indigenes of the community. The Traditional Ruler - Igwe Romanus Iloh, the President General - Chief Tony Nwabuona and notable stakeholders are all present at this event.” Umeh said.

Senator Umeh expressed appreciation for the maximum support and solidarity the people of Nise gave him during the 2023 Anambra Central election.

The Federal Legislator assured that his constituency project for Nise Town which has been awarded will be completed in three months time.

Furthermore, Senator Victor Umeh extended his felicitations to Sir Victor Chukwuma Ezekwo, an indigene of Nise Town, on his recent appointment as the permanent secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Power and Water Resources.

27/12/2024

Reverend Sisters Felicitate With Senator Umeh On Christmas Celebration

The senator representing Anambra Central, Senator Dr. Victor Umeh on Thursday received in audience a group of Reverend Sisters from the Congregation of Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy (DMMM) led by the outgoing Onitsha Provincial Superior - Rev. Sr. Mary JanePatrick Okolie.

The Reverend Sisters paid Christmas courtesy visit to Senator Umeh at his hometown Aguluzigbo to felicitate with him and to thank him for his assistance and support to the Congregation.

“We wish you and your family all the Blessings of this Holy Season.

We gratefully remember our friends and benefactors, like you, and pray for your needs.

On behalf of all Sisters of Onitsha Province, Merry Christmas to you and to your family.” Sr. Okolie said.

Merry Christmas!

25/12/2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO MY PEOPLE IN ANAMBRA CENTRAL AND EVERYWHERE

It is with a joyful heart that I felicitate with you on this year's Christmas being the Celebration of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This Event however, reminds us of the ultimate aspect of our Faith as Christians, when God gave His Son—Jesus Christ, to be born of a woman—Blessed Virgin Mary for the purpose of man's Redemption.

Therefore, Christmas points to us, that supreme Sacrifice and Love of God. It also puts before us, the Opportunity as Christians, to demonstrate Love and Sacrifice towards one another, especially to those in serious needs; sharing what we have with the less privileged in the Society.

May this Christmas bring to you and your family, a lasting Cause of joy and fulfillment.

I wish you Peace and Divine Protection throughout the Christmas Season and unto the New Year!

Merry Christmas ndị nke m!

Senator Dr. Victor Umeh OFR
(Ohamadike)
Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District

20/12/2024

2025 Budget: Senator Umeh Worried Over The Ommission Of The Eastern Rail Line

The senator representing Anambra Central, Senator Dr. Victor Umeh on Thursday expressed concern over the possible omission of Port Harcourt-Enugu-Maiduguri Eastern Railway Line in the President's budget speech.

Senator Umeh, while acknowledging the plans to construct the Sokoto-Badagry and Lagos-Calabar highways, stressed the importance of the Eastern Rail Line, which he had previously championed through a motion co-sponsored by 35 Senators on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023.

The motion had called for Federal Government to construct a standard-gauge railway from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri and it was unanimously adopted by the Senate.

He urged the Senate to ensure that the eastern rail line is included in the detailed budget breakdown.