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11/01/2025

Nwanne na nwanne.....brothers time.

Young people should have more children. Siblings make life's challenges easier to manage. I speak as a witness.

The middle class is increasingly becoming more selfish, reducing fertility to unsustainable levels and hiding under costs.

We need more trained manpower and should not allow the growing skewing of untrained manpower.

Osita Chidoka
11 January 2025

09/01/2025

Two days ago, the Anglican Diocese on the Niger moved its University - the University On The Niger - to its permanent site at Umunya, Anambra State. Last year, I was the commencement speaker at the inaugural matriculation of the University at its temporary campus at Onitsha.

The Bishop had appointed me Chairman of the Task Force for the relocation to the permanent site. The plan was to stay three years at the temporary site to enable completion of the permanent site. The plan failed. Application to the university surged. The temporary site became grossly inadequate.

In my speech, at the official opening ceremony of the permanent site, I called on all to support the university that would nurture the next Chinua Achebe, Cyprian Ekwensi, or Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. By investing in the University on the Niger, you are not just building structures; you are building lives, careers, and futures.

Mr. Peter Obi was present at the occasion and had previously made and redeemed a large donation to support the university. Sen Tony Nwoye Sen Tony Nwoye attracted a road project of about 1 billion Naira to make the school accessible. Chief Godwin Okeke, founder of GUO transport who had donated a building, Senator Victor Umeh , Valentine Chineto Ozigbo Ozigbo, Hon. Obinna Chidoka and other dignitaries donated generously at the event.

As the Chairman of the Task Force, I had invited some of my friends to the event, and some responded. I want to thank the following eminent Nigerians for their immediate response despite the suddenness

His Excellency Atiku Abubakar,

HE Dauda Lawal, Governor of Zamfara,

HE Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State,

Sen. Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto state,

HE, Nasir El Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, and
my committee of friends for their generous donations to the university.

I was touched and humbled by the responses of these Nigerians who prioritised education and realised that the idea of a university is beyond geography.

In his speech, his Excellency Peter Obi said, "Osita, you have done well, but you have more friends than this, so you must raise at least one billion for the University", and the audience all clapped in support. I agreed to continue the fundraising to meet the one billion Naira target.

To achieve the completion of this worthy project and if you believe in the power of education to transform lives, support this mission by donating. Every one thousand naira brings us closer to the finish line.

Use this account number and act. No amount is small
University on the Niger Umunya
Keystone Bank Ltd
1012608079

Together, we can make the University on the Niger a symbol of what is possible when people of goodwill come together for a common purpose.

Osita Chidoka
9 Jan 2025

05/01/2025

Can God speak through AI?
What would be your reaction if you knew that the sermon preached today in the church was written by AI?

01/01/2025

Happy New Year. Osichi2025

30/12/2024

I met with Professor Olusegun ‘Dapo Sogbesan, Director General of Onitsha Business School. We shared the podium at the 20th Anniversary of the Integrity class of Federal Government College Nise.

In my interaction with Professor Olusegun, I praised his foresight and doggedness in founding and sustaining the Onitsha Business School. His efforts and business interests in Onitsha are impressive and a remarkable indication of what is possible in Onitsha.

We plan to meet for lunch, and I look forward to how we, the Thomas Chidoka Centre for Human Development based in Obosi, can collaborate with Onitsha Business School.

Osita Chidoka
29 December 2024

25/12/2024

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas

24/12/2024

Janette Fennell’s harrowing experience in 1995, when she and her husband were kidnapped, forced into the trunk (boot) and left for dead, transformed her life. Instead of succumbing to despair, she became a tireless advocate, challenging the auto industry and the government.

Her efforts led to mandatory internal trunk (boot) release mechanisms in all U.S. cars from 2002, saving countless lives. Fennell's story demonstrates how adversity can inspire impactful change.

Drawing from Janette Fennell's experience, I have decided to use my God-given abilities and experience to address specific national and local challenges.

Inspired by our mother’s 15-year battle with cancer and her passing last year, We established the Nneka Chidoka Outreach Program (NCOP). Our mission is to support cancer patients and advocate for increased funding for cancer care.

Recent engagements with the Minister of Health, Dr Muhammad Ali Pate, and the Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research, Dr Usman Aliyu, revealed the limited reach of existing initiatives like the Cancer Health Fund and the National Cancer Access Partnership.

From our engagement with the erudite and professorial Minister of Health, we have decided to support the Ministry's program by aggressively advocating for increased funding for the transition from a Cancer Health Fund to a Catastrophic Health Insurance Fund to sustainably widen access to cancer care

We're committed to advocating for:

1. ₦25 billion to launch a Catastrophic Health Insurance Fund, broadening access to cancer care.
2. ₦97 billion to complete six Centres of Excellence for cancer treatment.
3. Expanded funding for affordable cancer medications under the NCAP.

Today, we launched a campaign urging the National Assembly to support these critical initiatives. We have contacted legislators through letters, brochures, and an online petition to amplify our cause.

Join us in this effort. Sign the petition at https://bit.ly/3BvUVvm and speak to your legislators.

Together, we can ensure no Nigerian is left behind in the fight against cancer.

Let’s turn our collective will into transformative change.

Osita Chidoka
24 December 2024

23/12/2024

Three generations of Ben Chidoka family.....as we head to Obosi, the land of our forebears, for Christmas.

Osita Chidoka
23 December 2024

23/12/2024

I am appearing on AIT Kakaaki by 8 AM today Monday 23rd December 2024

Osita Chidoka

22/12/2024

I spoke with Ernest Azudialo of the Obijackson Foundation to express my condolences and encourage him. He is a man I deeply admire for his commitment to his community and people.

While a former Governor was paying advance school fees for his children to an International school, he built a Jesuit Loyola College in Okija so that the children of his community could access quality education.

Obijackson Foundation built a Women's and Children's Hospital in Okija. A world-class facility that cannot pay for itself.

Ordinarily, the Okija residents could not afford the hospital, but he built it so that his people would live.

A few days ago, at the annual distribution of rice by the Obijackson Foundation, there was a stampede, and people died.

They died because they were hungry. They died in Abuja, Ibadan and Okija because poverty has deepened nationally. The future is bleak for many.

There is renewed hopelessness as there is no clear path out of the turbulence. There is no narrative about the silver lining. There is no example of the required urgency.

As you celebrate Christmas, pause and think of that woman who survived the stampede in Abuja.

She arrived at 5am with her daughter from Nasarawa State and was injured in the e stampede yet her worry was, "What will my family eat this week, I came here to find food for the week."

Her injury was secondary. The death of others did not matter. All she wants is food and thats what many want today: Food.

If you can act like Ernest Azudialo, share one bag of rice with five people around you. Give one woman trader or hawker 20k or more to grow her business. It will go a long way.

Let's build a Coalition of Hope to renew our common humanity and shared prosperity so that our nation will reflect our hope of building a nation where no man or woman is oppressed.

Like Obijackson, Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, Emma Bishop Okonkwo, Prince Arthur Eze and many others, let's not wait for the government.

May the souls of all those who departed this life while seeking food to survive find mercy and grace before their Creator.

Osita Chidoka
22 December 2024

16/12/2024

An Anambra son took me home to his house from the Annie Okonkwo Foundation Launch and presented this small and impromptu 'Kola.'

Anambra boys.....no dey play. Christmas don start.

The boys are feting me...Worth per capita in this room is .....and I am the poorest. We are all heading to Anambra for Christmas.

Osita Chidoka
15 December 2024

16/12/2024

Press Statement
For Immediate Release

Southeast Loses 17.4 Trillion Naira Due to Absence of Sixth State

Abuja, Nigeria – 13 December 2024 – The Southeast has lost an estimated 17.4 trillion Naira over the past 29 years due to the absence of a sixth state, which would have contributed significantly to federal allocations and local government revenue. This staggering figure, adjusted for inflation and devaluation, highlights the region's ongoing economic and political marginalisation, with profound implications for representation, federal receipts, and governance.

Chief Osita Chidoka, Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership and former Minister of Aviation, said this during his address at the Otu Oka-Iwu (Association of Igbo Lawyers) event on December 13, 2024. He emphasised that the Southeast has suffered significant financial losses, amounting to 17.4 trillion Naira, due to the lack of a sixth state, which would have brought in additional federal allocations and expanded local government revenue.

“The absence of a sixth state in the Southeast is not just a political oversight but a direct financial loss for our region. Over the past 29 years, the Southeast has lost over 17 trillion Naira, which could have fueled economic development, improved infrastructure, and enhanced our political representation in the National Assembly,” Chidoka stated. “This loss is unsustainable, and it is time for us to come together and take the necessary steps to stop these ongoing losses.”

Chidoka, former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission, called on Southeast leaders to unite and follow the constitutional process for state creation. He reminded the region that the process, as stipulated in Section 8(1) of the 1999 Constitution, involves the following steps:

1. A formal request for the creation of a new state, supported by at least a two-thirds majority of the Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly, and local government councils in the affected area.

2. Approval through a referendum, where at least two-thirds of the people in the affected area must support the creation of the new state.

3. Approval by a simple majority of all states and their respective Houses of Assembly.

4. Final approval by a two-thirds majority of both chambers of the National Assembly.

“Now is the time for the Southeast to formally request the creation of the sixth state, following the prescribed constitutional process. This is the only way to stop the representation and federal allocation losses,” Chidoka added.

He urged Southeast leaders to play national politics, putting aside internal divisions, and work together to secure the region's future. "We must stop crying about the absence of the sixth state and instead focus on what is required to make it a reality. The Southeast must place the burden on the Nigerian state to officially recognise our need for equitable representation, resources, and political power," he concluded.

The event also featured the presence of Senator Ned Nwoko, who made a passionate case for creating Anioma State as the sixth Igbo state, expanding Igboland and contributing an additional 9,000 square kilometres to the Southeast. Senator Nwoko emphasised the need for the Southeast to strengthen its territorial and political influence by creating a new state fostering greater unity and development.

Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, also spoke at the event, highlighting the political will required to secure the creation of the sixth state for the Southeast. He called for concerted efforts and commitment from the region's political leadership to ensure that the demand for the new state is taken seriously and given the momentum needed for successful implementation.

Chief Osita Chidoka's call for action on creating the sixth state is a change in narrative and request for action on the Southeast leadership. Leaders in the region must now take the necessary steps to ensure the creation of the sixth state, reversing decades of underrepresentation and underdevelopment.

Issued by:
Ikechukwu Okafor
Special Assistant, Media to Chief Osita Chidoka
Date: 13 December 2024

12/12/2024

What is this thing in Abuja of agency and legal fees is now 20% of rent and if you pay two years the 20% applies to the two years rent. Who regulates fees in a state?

02/12/2024

Human body must be posses with a spirit.

Please which political party, did you want High Chief Osita Chidoka to enter?

01/12/2024

Happy new month my beloved people

29/11/2024

Good night PDP
And Good bye PDP