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18/09/2024

ITS MY BIRTHDAY!!!

The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Amen!!!

07/09/2024

SCHOLARSHIP FOR OHAFIA STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION SPONSORED BY OHAFIA ASSOCIATION USA INC – HOUSTON, TEXAS

Ohafia Association USA INC – Houston Texas announces the commencement of 2024/2025 Academic Scholarship for students in tertiary institutions (University and Polytechnics) undertaking undergraduate degree program.

Successful candidates must maintain a minimum academic performance level while in school. Failure to meet this academic performance level will disqualify the student for future benefit.

Criteria:

- Must be from Ohafia
- Must be an indigent
- Must have a provisional Admission letter
- Must be willing to participate in an in-person exam or interview in Ohafia
Documentation

Documenation:

- Jamb statement of result
- Waec/NECO statement of result
- Goal statement
- Letter of attestation from Ezieogo or Community Union President

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

- https://tinyurl.com/4s9ac66y

Closing Date: 22 September 2024

08/08/2024

Aba and Abia to the world:

The creative and innovative minds of Abia people remain unparalleled.

Abia has a lot of untapped potential and talents that need to be explored.

07/08/2024

If I am a Governor, there is no need to fight my predecessor in office. He has nothing to lose. I will only focus on how to outshine him with incredible performance and unprecedented achievements to correct the wrongs of his administration. After politics, there is another world. Our life will not end in politics and our days on earth are unknown.

For the messengers, let me remind you once again, that I have once been used to fight someone via the social media, and he was later invited and given huge sum of money in my presence which I have never received from him since the years of serving him.

And a man he wanted me to attack online for challenging him which I tactically and skilfully avoided has become my destiny helper till date.

But in all, pray to God to give you the discerning spirit to know when the environment is no longer favourable and while leaving, leave silently and leave the rest to God.

As young and upcoming leaders with prospects, let's apply wisdom in everything we do.

And remember, you don't need to "kill" to prove loyalty. A boss who loves you and is interested in your growth and development will not stress and drain you. Rather, he will help explore the potentials in you and give you the enabling environment to thrive successfully.

Finally, don't bite the finger that fed you when others were giving excuses. But the finger does not include those that always say,"I had plans for him", after you might have left.

May God help all men to be more than CONQUERORS in all their life endeavours and bless all the men and women that support our dreams and aspirations.

Together, we will make a better, successful and more prosperous society.

04/08/2024

KING'S-PEACE 2024

We are getting ready as my brother and friend, Ogbonnaya Kingsley and his Angel, Peace Chika will be traditionally joined together.

Congratulations my brother.
Your union is already blessed.

31/07/2024

Happy birthday felicitation to my dear brother, ally and jolly good fellow, Agwu Vincent Chukwuemeka

A humble and quiet gentleman, IT specialist, lover of community development, smart and intelligent young man.

As you celebrate today, may God bless your new age with more wisdom, long life, good health and grant you success in all your life endeavours.

24/07/2024

THE SOUTH EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION LAW 2024

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

This Act establishes the South East development Commission charged with the responsibility among other things to receive and manage funds from allocations of the Federation Account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses and other infrastructural damages suffered by the region as a result of the effect of the civil war as well as tackle the ecological problems and other related environmental or developmental challenges in the South-east states.

KEY INFORMATION

PART 1 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH-EAST DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION GOVERNING BOARD

Composition of the Governing Board of the Commission

i. A Chairman

ii. One person who shall be an indigene to represent the following States
Abia
Anambra
Ebonyi
Enugu and
Imo

iii. One person each to represent each of the six geo-political zones of the country
iv. One person to represent the Federal Ministry of Finance

v. One Person to represent the Federal Ministry of Environment

vi. One person to represent the Federal Ministry of Budget and Planning

vii. The Managing Director of the Commission

viii. 3 Executive Directors of the Commission
a. Finance and Administration
b. Projects
c. Corporate Services

MODE OF APPOINTMENTS
The Chairman, Managing Director, 3 Executive Directors and other Members of the Board shall

a. be appointed by the President subject to the confirmation of the Senate
b. be persons of proven integrity and ability

The Members of the Board shall be part-time Members

OFFICE LOCATION
The Commission shall have its Head Office in Enugu and shall establish an office in each member-state of the Commission

TENURE OF BOARD MEMBERS
A Member of the Board, other than an Ex-officio Member, shall hold office for a term of four (4) years at the first instance and may be re-appointed for a further term of four years and no more

ROTATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
The Office of the Chairman shall rotate among the Member States of the Commission in the following alphabetical order:
Abia
Anambra
Ebonyi
Enugu and
Imo

PART II – FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE COMMISSION

The Commission shall –
a. Formulate policies and guidelines for the development of the South-East States
b. Conceive, plan and implement, in accordance with the set rules and regulations, projects and programmes for the sustainable development of the South East States in the field of transportation including roads, health, education, employment, agriculture, industrialization, housing and urban development, water supply, electricity, communications
c. Cause the South-East to be surveyed in order to ascertain measures which are necessary to promote its physical and socio-economic development
d. Prepare Masterplans and schemes designed to promote the physical development of the South East States and estimates of the costs of implementing such masterplans and schemes
e. Implement all measures approved for the development of the South East states by the Federal Government and Member-States of the Commission
f. Identify factors inhibiting the development of the South East States and assist the Member-states in the formulation and implementation of policies to ensure sound and efficient management of the resources of the South East States
g. Assess and report on any project being funded or carried out in the South East States by mineral extracting and mining companies, oil and gas producing companies, and any other company including non-governmental organisations and ensure that funds released for such projects are properly utilized
h. Tackle ecological and environmental problems that arise from the extraction and mining of solid minerals, exploration of oil minerals in the South East States and advise the Federal Government and the member states on the prevention and control of oil spillages, gas flaring and environmental pollution
i. Liaise with various solid mineral extraction and mining companies and oil and gas prospecting and producing companies on all matters of pollution prevention and control and
j. Execute other works and perform such other functions which in the opinion of the Commission, are required for the sustainable development of the South-East States and its peoples.

PART III STRUCTURE OF THE COMMISSION

DIRECTORATES
i. Administration and Human Resources
ii. Community and Rural development
iii. Utilities, Infrastructural Development and Waterways
iv. Environmental Protection and Control
v. Finance and Supply
vi. Solid Minerals, Agriculture and Fisheries
vii. Planning, research and Statistics and Management Information Systems
viii. Legal Services
ix. Education, Health and Social Services
x. Commercial and Industrial Development
xi. Project Monitoring and Supervision

ADVISORY COMMITTEE
There shall be a South East Development Commission Advisory Committee which shall consist of
The Governors of the Member-states of the Commission and
Two persons as may be determined by the President

MANAGEMENT
There shall be for the Commission, a Managing Director and Three Executive Directors which positions shall rotate amongst member-states in alphabetical order.

EMPLOYMENT OF STAFF INTO THE COMMISSION
The Board shall have power to employ either directly or on secondment from any civil or public service in the federation or a state.

FUNDING
There shall be paid and credited to the fund of the Commission

i. From the Federal Government, the equivalent of 15% of the total monthly statutory allocations due to the Member-states of the Commission from the Federation Account

ii. 3% of total annual budget of any oil producing company operating on-shore or off-shore in the South East States including gas processing and agricultural processing companies

iii. 3% of the total annual budget of any solid minerals extracting mining company operating in the South East States

iv. 50% of money due to Member States of the Commission from the Ecological Fund

v. Such money as may be granted, lent to or deposited with the Commission by the Federal or State Government or any other body or institution whether local or foreign.

© Sam Hart

24/07/2024

As CHI-FAVOUR don dey wear knicker by herself, small time now, she go dey enter kitchen.
This is where we are now.

22/07/2024

A GOOD TIME WITH THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR

Today, I had the privilege of meeting with the number 2 citizen and the Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu , in his office , Government House, Umuahia.

Before his sojourn into politics, His Excellency has made tremendous impact in Ohafia through his foundation, MAKE OHAFIA GREAT AGAIN, MOGA, which he used to carry out medical outreaches and free eye tests for Ohafians, distribution of school desks and provision of modern educational materials to selected schools in Ohafia, payment of grants and scholarships for students in different institutions of higher learning , among other impactful projects that's still standing the test of time since 2016.

Through my big brother, Emeka Mannic who was among the coordinators of His Excellency's humanitarian interventions for the people of Ohafia under the auspices of his foundation, I was among the volunteers who were at the forefront of ensuring the success and coordination of his foundation outreaches, Programmes and activities.

He is accessible, humble, responsive, kindhearted, and a man filled with wisdom.

Thank you His Excellency for the privilege given to me to interface with you, and I am grateful for your positive response and huge magnanimity.

May God's grace, strength, and wisdom never depart from you even as you continue to render selfless service to humanity, and Abia at large.

22/07/2024

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu approves ₦70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years.

22/07/2024

Can President Tinubu just do like President Joe Biden by not seeking 2nd term and endorse an Igbo man in 2027

19/07/2024

Smart way to get a job now in Nigeria
Lol 😂😂😂😂😂

22/06/2024

We have reached the stage of looking for interpreters so we can understand what CHI-FAVOUR is saying...

14/05/2024

Bank Balances as of 28 May 2023 indicate that ABSG has a net credit bank balance of
₦3,495,207,127.14 (3.4billion)
..KPMG Audit Report

08/05/2024

Here Is A List Of Licensed Deposit Money Banks In Nigeria

A) Here are Banks with international authorisation:

1. Access Bank Limited,
2. Fidelity Bank Plc,
3. First City Monument Bank Limited,
4. First Bank Nigeria Limited,
5. Guaranty Trust Bank Limited,
6. United Bank of Africa Plc, and
7. Zenith Bank Plc.

B) Here are Commercial banks with national authorisation:

1. Citibank Nigeria Limited,
2. Ecobank Nigeria Limited,
3. Heritage Bank Plc,
4. Globus Bank Limited,
5. Keystone Bank Limited,
6. Polaris Bank Limited,
7. Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited,
8. Standard Chartered Bank Limited,
9. Sterling Bank Limited,
10. Titan Trust Bank Limited,
11. Union Bank of Nigeria Plc,
12. Unity Bank Plc,
13. Wema Bank Plc,
14. Premium Trust Bank Limited and
15. Optimus Bank Limited.

C) Here are Commercial banks with regional licenses:

1. Providus Bank Limited,
2. Parallex Bank Limited,
3. Suntrust Bank Nigeria Limited, and
4. Signature Bank Limited.

D) Here are players in the non-interest banking sector with national authorisation:

1. Jaiz Bank Plc,
2. Taj Bank Limited,
3. Lotus Bank Limited, and
4. Alternative Bank Limited.

E) Here is a list of Marchant Banking Licence with National Authorization

1. Coronation Merchant Bank Limited,
2. FBN Merchant Bank Limited,
3. FSDH Merchant Bank Limited,
4. Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited,
5. Nova Merchant Bank Limited, and
6. Rand Merchant Bank Limited.

F) Here are the financial holding companies listed

1. Access Holdings Plc,
2. FBN Holdings Plc,
3. FCMB Group Plc,
4. FSDH Holding Company Limited,
5. Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc,
6. Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, and
7. Sterling Financial Holdings Limited.

06/05/2024

Tochukwu Ogbuagu KepukepuTv , please is this the train that's shuttling between Aba- PH?

06/05/2024

191 SHORTLISTED STUDENTS OF THE UNUBIKO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP SET TO BE INDUCTED

Over 191 successful and shortlisted students who applied for the Unubiko Foundation scholarship scheme are set to be officially inducted.

The official induction ceremony will take place on Saturday 11th May, 2024 at the Jubilee Hall of Mater Dei Cathedral, Umuahia, Abia State by 10am.

Recall that the founder of the foundation, Chief Chijioke Junior James Umeh (IKE ABAM ONYERUBI) launched the ₦300 Million Scholarship fund for Abia and Non-Abia Students who are studying in various higher institutions in Abia State.

Over 300 Students applied for the Scholarship scheme and after the ENTRANCE SCREENING EXAMINATION, 191 STUDENTS From various institutions across the country were successful and shortlisted to be the First Scholarship Beneficiaries of the Foundation.

The 191 Beneficiaries will be receiving a SCHOLARSHIP AWARD of ₦200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira each) annually until graduation, totalling a whooping sum of ₦38,200,000 (Thirty-Eight Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira) that will be disbursed by the founder which is part of his contributions to the educational development of Abia and Non-Abia citizens.

27/04/2024

ATTENTION!!! UNUBIKO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME APPLICANTS!!!

The results for the 2023/2024 screening exercise of the Unubiko Foundation scholarship programme for Abia and Non-Abia students proudly sponsored by the Founder, Chief Chijioke Junior James Umeh have been released.

You can now check your application status by visiting the Unubiko Foundation website:
www.unubikofoundation.org

Congratulations!

15/04/2024

POSING WITH THE UDUMAEZE 111 OF LOKPANTA IN UMUNNEOCHI

Do you know that OHAFIA has a common ancestral origin with UMUCHIEZE in Umunneochi LGA of Abia State?

The Umuchieze community is made up of Lokpaukwu, Lokpanta, Lekwesi and Leru.

The traditional ruler of LOKPANTA is addressed as UDUMAEZE while the overall traditional ruler, in Ohafia, is also addressed as UDUMAEZE who lives in Elu Ohafia.

On April 16, 2922, I drank extensively from the wealth of experience of the Traditional Ruler of Lokpanta Ancient Kingdom, in Umunneochi LGA of Abia State, HRH, EZE IFEANYI EKE, UDUMAEZE 111 OF LOKPANTA as I accompanied the then PDP House of Assembly hopeful for Umunneochi State Constituency, Chief Ebere Nwankwo Esq. on a consultative visit at the palatial home of the revered traditional ruler.

HRH Eze Eke is a historian who is naturally endowed with wisdom and oratorical prowess; a walking encyclopedia who is deeply and mystically grounded in traditional, political, cultural, religious and socioeconomic events.
He is a fascinating storyteller and entertainer who mixes joviality with the realities of life.

Indeed, UDUMAEZE OHAFIA AND UMUCHIEZE are blessed.

14/04/2024

BABY CHI-FAVOUR IS PLUS 1 TODAY

Today is your first birthday anniversary. Happy birthday to baby CHI-FAVOUR, our very precious, favoured, blessed and beautiful daughter.

I want you to know how proud I am of the incredible person you are growing up to be. You light up the world with your smile and your laughter, and we feel so grateful to be your parents as we watch you grow into a kind, smart, and beautiful young princess.

Just like your name, you bring so much joy, favour, blessings, open doors and light into our lives. Keep shining bright, OYIRINNAYA.
Daddy and Mummy Love you so much.

03/04/2024

NIGERIA SHOULD OUTGROW THE ERA OF A IS FOR APPLE AND REVIEW HER EDUCATION CURRICULUM

It's high time Nigeria should review its education curriculum to meet up with global technological advancements.

Some of the courses we read are not relevant and won't even be needed in the global market when you start working especially in a firm that is related to your field of study.

I once asked a banker who studied Accountancy if he was applying all those quadratic and simultaneous equations, integers, algebra, further mathematics, finding X and other topics he learnt in mathematics in his daily work description in the bank. I told him the only topics in mathematics that he is making use of are addition, subtraction and multiplication.

Sometimes, when you look at the subject combinations for a course, you will be tempted to ask what an English and Linguistics student will be doing with Mathematics as maybe a borrowed course, whereas he needs to focus on all the literary courses that will enhance his knowledge and make him marketable in the global market.

When our teachers and lecturers are still asking students to draw grasshoppers and other insects, foreign countries are busy building experimental laboratories where their students do more practicals than mere drawing.

Universities and Polytechnics are where students gain the requisite knowledge required to be employable with practical experience in the course of study. But in Nigeria, our case is different.

In our higher institutions, lecturers wouldn't allow you to practice with sensitive instruments. If they want to teach you about the working principle of some of the high-tech and sensitive instruments used in the laboratory for water and soil testing, including advanced disease detection and analysis, the lecturer would draw the instruments on the board and tell you, "let's assume you put this soil sample in the inlet of the instrument",...without even knowing how the instrument looks like.

And if you ask why they can't allow students to practice with the instruments, they will tell you it's very expensive and they don't want you to spoil it. Then If that's the case, why did you buy it? Is it just for fancy? And why did I pay school fees to come and learn?

Some subject combinations are not relevant for a particular course and imagine where someone will just have to complete 13-15 courses in a semester. Whereas, I learnt that overseas, you may just have to do 1-2 courses that are related to your course of study per semester.

Nigeria should rise to the occasion and start harvesting talents at the young age of a child and channel him or her to the institution where his or her potential will be harnessed for the benefit and academic growth of the country.

The era of A is for Apple and take your drawing and draw spider and a rat has gone.

02/04/2024

Prominent Abia PDP chieftains who served under the administration of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu have abandoned the party and moved to join the All Progressives Congress, APC.

They are former Chief of Staff to former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Prof-acb Agbazuere , former Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Barr. Eze Chikamnayo , Elder Godwin Nna, former Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Uzo Azubuike , Chief Eze Nwanganga, Chief Sam Nwogu, Elder Godwin Nna, Chief Uzor Uzo Ihuka , among others.

01/04/2024

Having some tête-à-tête with the Majority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly and the member representing Arochukwu State Constituency, Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu as he graced the wedding ceremony between Iyke Smith Okorie and former Miss Mercy Chika Ukoha as a Special Guest of Honour, at Ohafia Central School playground, Elu Ohafia.

He is a young, dynamic and efficient legislator who is doing well for his constituents.

Thank you my dear brother and finest MC Baron Vibes , Comr Eni Joshua for capturing the moment.

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Please is this the train that's shuttling between Aba- PH?

Tochukwu Ogbuagu KepukepuTv , please is this the train that's shuttling between Aba- PH?

Having some tête-à-tête with the Majority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly and the member representing Arochukwu State Constituency, Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu as he graced the wedding ceremony between Iyke Smith Okorie and former Miss Mercy Chika Ukoha as a Special Guest of Honour, at Ohafia Central School playground, Elu Ohafia. He is a young, dynamic and efficient legislator who is doing well for his constituents. Thank you my dear brother and finest MC Baron Vibes , Comr Eni Joshua for capturing the moment.

Happy birthday Geraldine Nwankwo

And the PCN Ossah Women's Guild asked us to perform maternal responsibility. Wearing diaper competition. The men showcased her expertise in baby home care today.

Tying of Headtie Competition at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Ossah Mission, Umuahia. Who is the winner?

Latest 2024 Igbo Names Check if your name is there ...

When we tell you that the Ohafia War Dance is contagious...Rev Father couldn't bear it anymore...

Thank you to all my family, friends, Oga's and well wishers for your birthday wishes and prayers for my wife. We acknowledge your posts, texts, calls, prayers and kind words. You made it memorable and tantalizing. Chief Hon Ebere Nwankwo Esq. ,( Ome Mgbe N'ile) , and your lovely wife, Mummy GO Geraldine Nwankwo (Osodi Eme) including our own Barr Iheji Nzube Christian , your birthday package and alerts for my wife were well received with a grateful heart ❤️. May God bless and replenish all of you in a millionfold and may you be celebrated in a grandstyle as you have celebrated her.

Unubiko Foundation Scholarship Program For Abia and Non-Abia Students: 2023/2024 Academic Session. Application Is Ongoing For All Deserving Students. Visit, www.unubikofoundation.org to apply. #ProudlySponsoredby Chief Chijioke Junior James Umeh (IKE ABAM ONYERUBI)