“The largest gathering of masquerades in the world”… “Tinubu is a Genius, but…”… high-tech deployment for South East insecurity fight…Abacha holds 1st Ofala…plus South East Digest…
“The largest gathering of masquerades in the world”
Thousands of holiday makers and tourists from across Anambra State and the Diaspora last Friday, January 6, 2023 witnessed what has been described as “the largest gathering of masquerades in the world”. The occasion was the 4th edition of the Ada Aguleri Carnival of the modern era.
Ada carnival is a play commemorating the defeat of slave raiders in the 19th century. The slave raiders believed to have come from Arochukwu, Item, and Ohafia areas were a scourge to the entire Omambala region of Anambra State until their defeat by Aguleri warriors.
The carnival was revamped and given verve by His Royal Majesty, Dr Michael Chineme Idigo V, Ezeudo, Igwe Aguleri, upon his ascension to the throne, and it is a part of the Aguleri Ovala week-long ceremonies.
We serve you photos from the carnival at the end of the “South East Digest”.
“Tinubu is a Genius, but…”
There is a growing concern about the coherence of the APC Presidential Candidate, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his ability to steer the ship of the Nigerian State should he eventually emerge as winner in the forthcoming Presidential Elections. Since his “Balablue” gaffe and the Chatham House debacle, the APC candidate has not failed to drop one clanger or the other at every campaign stop.
Political watchers are wondering what type of Presidency Nigeria would have should the APC candidate become elected.
"Majority of Ndigbo will vote for Bola Tinubu,"
Governor Hope Uzodimma boasts
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has said that the majority of the people in the southeast will vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Uzodimma while speaking on Channels Television said that there are indications that the ruling party will win at all levels of government in the general elections. Hope Uzodimma has said that the majority of the southeast residents will vote for Bola Tinubu of the APC.
The Governor said that President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has delivered landmark projects across the region in the last seven and half years since it took over power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Disturbing message for Tinubu as Atiku speaks on what happened to Buhari's "real" preferred candidate He also said that in democracy, what is most important is to have leaders who have the people's interests at heart.
Buhari okays high-tech deployment for South East
insecurity fight
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved deployment of high technology to boost the insecurity fight in the South East. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State made the disclosure after a meeting with the Nigerian leader at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He had pleaded for the fillip to tame the menace. Uzodimma said with the presidential approval, advanced surveillance equipment are to be delivered in no time to the region to enhance the expedition without collateral damage.
The governor explained that his visit was also to thank the President for what he had done for the region, especially the recent conversion of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri to a university teaching hospital for the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) and upgrade of Alvan Ikoku College of Education to a federal university of education.
His words: “My visit, which is on behalf of the people, is also to thank him (Buhari) for the various support he gave to us during this period of security challenges and the support he has also given us in terms of various approvals.
“The approval to convert Federal Medical Centre, Owerri to a university teaching hospital for the Federal University of Technology, Owerri and the approval that converted Alvan Ikoku College of Education to a federal university of education.
“Only two weeks ago, Igbo that came home from Lagos and outside South East enjoyed benefit of the second Niger Bridge – something that is worthy of commendation.
“I also appealed to him (President) for further support through technological deployment. We have agreed to do an advanced kind of security control in the South East. And he has also given his approval.
“And in a moment from now,
we’ll be getting some surveillance equipment and modern technologies that would
help us manage security and fight crime with little or no collateral damage to
the environment (society).”
(A digest of latest reports on the Economy, Industry,
Politics, Sports, and developments around the South East of Nigeria)
ANAMBRA STATE
Omambala charts course for all Oil and Gas resource optimization
Key stakeholders from the entire Omambala region of Anambra State gathered in Aguleri last Wednesday, January 4, 2023 to discuss how best to optimize their socio-economic benefits from the oil and gas resources for which the area had been naturally endowed, particularly, against the background of the recent Federal Government recognition of Anambra State as an oil producing State.
The occasion was the 4th Okanga Aguleri lecture, one of the innovations in the Aguleri Ovala festival calendar introduced by His Royal Majesty, Dr Michael Chineme Idigo V, Ezeudo, Igwe Aguleri.
A former Commissioner in Anambra State, Ugochidebelum Nnamdi Onukwuba (Mmanyike), represented Chief Dr Cletus Ibeto as Chairman of the occasion. The keynote presentation was by Engr. Iyke Akuezumba (Ozomma), Deputy Managing Director of Orient Petroleum Resources, as Guest Speaker. Engr. Akuezumba took the audience from the very first history of oil drilling in Nigeria right to the present day developments. He highlighted lessons learnt from oil exploitation in other parts of Nigeria, particularly, Bayelsa and Rivers States, and urged ndi Omambala to ensure that none of the negative experiences was recorded in the region. He also spent quite some time discussing the Corporate Social Responsibility plans and actions of Orient Petroleum Resources.
The programme was a very exciting one for all the stakeholders gathered. Some of them include: Professor, A.N. Eboatu, Chief Hon. Ralph Okeke (former member of the House of Representatives), Engr. Isaac and Professor Mrs Tochukwu Okafor, Professor Ekemezie, Obi Nnanyelugo Chinedu Ameke, Obi of Eziagulu Aguleri, Dr Fidelis Ndigwe, Chairman, Ivite Aguleri Rulling Council, Chief Hon. Bonny Ilegbune, Dr Harrison Madubueze, former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano, and Nnabuenyi Dr Emeka Odikpo, among several others.
Dr Odikpo led discussions on the paper presented by Engr. Akuezumba. Speaking during the discussion, Professor Eboatu urged ndi Omambala not to lose sight of climate change and its attendant revolution. He urged ndi Omambala to begin to look beyond oil as the world is increasingly moving towards renewable energy.
Abacha holds 1st Ofala
The people of Abacha town in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State held their first Ofala. The ceremony is also the first by the traditional ruler, His Majesty, Igwe Godwin Nwabunwanne Odiegwu. In the words of one of the high chiefs of Abacha: “ndi Abacha showed that the Abacha ancient kingdom is in conformity with their ancestors in the performance of traditional rites.”
High points of the Ofala included: conferment of Chieftaincy tittles on eight deserving Umu Abacha; posthumous recognition on 29 deserving late Umu Abacha who at one time or the other contributed immensely to the development of Abacha, as well as the Ofala outing dance of HRH and his Cabinet Chiefs.
Aguleri holds Royal Awards for Enterprise &
Community Transformation
One of the innovations brought into the 2023 Okanga Aguleri Lecture is the introduction of Royal Awards for individuals and organisations who have contributed immensely to the growth and socio-economic development of Aguleri. There were seven winners this year including Winnie’s Bakery, Dreams, Angel Suites, Villa Point Hotel, Meze Idigo Education Foundation, and Ogene Ivite Foundation.
“Ogbuaku is now fully official”
Chief Augustine Chioba, that outstanding and accomplished Federal Civil servant who retired a couple of years ago, can now flaunt his “Ogbuaku" title anywhere without challenge. Until last Friday, his “Ogbuaku” title was more of a village, Umu’aga title!
Chief Chioba was on Friday conferred with the title, Ogbuaku Odinaigwe Aguleri. He was one of a select number of individuals honoured with chieftaincy titles as part of this year’s Aguleri Ovala by His Royal Majesty, Dr Michael Chineme Idigo V, Ezeudo, Igwe Aguleri.
ENUGU STATE
Another company begins vehicle manufacturing plant in
Enugu
Another vehicle manufacturing company has started vehicle making in Enugu, like the famous Innoson Motors. The company, Ingrace Motors, was praised by the Enugu state government for promoting indigenously made vehicles in Nigeria.
The Chief Executive Officer of Ingrace, Chinedu Onu, displayed the company’s brands and donated one of the vehicles to the Enugu state government recently to assess their quality, flexibility and strength. The state government congratulated the company for demonstrating a dogged spirit despite the harsh business climate in Nigeria. Secretary to the state government, Simon Otuanya, praised the company’s vision, which he says is in line with the state government’s policy of promoting the safety of lives and property. He thanked Ingrace Motors for the donation and informed the firm that the state government will come up with policies to foster its growth and achieve its vision in the interest of Enugu state.
Onu had told the state
governor that the company has gotten a license from the Nigerian government to
assemble vehicles in the country, saying that they are into a partnership with
Chinese companies. Ingrace entrance breeds competition in auto industry. Ingrace boss said that the auto firm has
gotten about 600 plots of land at Ezimo for the Assembly plant and made payment
for all the equipment. Ingrace entrance into the state will bring competition
to the automobile industry as another firm, Innoson, is firmly rooted in the
state.
Enugu workers appeal for better welfare package
Workers in Enugu State have appealed to the state government, for an improved welfare package in 2023 to cushion the effect of inflation in the country. Some of the workers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, said their salaries can no longer afford them some essential commodities.
They commended Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the payment of the minimum wage, adding that things are still difficult for them. They said that with better palliatives, their morale would be boosted and improved service delivery would be guaranteed.
A staff of the Enugu State Ministry of Environment, who pleaded anonymity, said civil servants in the state are suffering due to economic hardship. He appealed to the government to pay leave and 13th-month allowances to improve welfare of workers in the state. “I am happy that work has resumed in the State today and I thank and appreciate God for seeing us through.”
IMO STATE
Imo Stakeholders Endorse Governor Hope Uzodimma for
Second Term
Stakeholders in Imo state have backed the second term bid of Governor Hope Uzodimma in the coming governorship election In their reactions, the stakeholders commended the governor for what they described as a job well done in Imo Meanwhile, Chief Pascal Dozie CON advised Imolites not to play politics with the State irrespective of their creed and political leanings.
In a unanimous voice vote the Imo state stakeholders who gathered for the 7th edition of the Imo Stakeholders Meeting, have endorsed Governor Hope Uzodimma to contest the 2023 Imo Governorship Election. This was agreed upon during the 7th Stakeholders meeting, held at Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri, Imo State which was attended by Imo Stakeholders from different walks of life including politicians, the academics, The religious, players in commerce and industry, elders and traditional rulers and market men and women. UGC Moving the motion for the adoption, Chief Henry Njoku from Owerri zone, based his suggestion on the verifiable landmark achievements of Governor Uzodimma's shared prosperity administration. The motion was seconded by Hon. Barr Ifeanyi Agwu (Former Ehime Mbano House of assembly member) which was unanimously accepted
His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma in a detailed address, took Ndi Imo through a journey of how his Shared Prosperity administration has delivered dividends of democracy in the past 3 years to Ndi Imo with numerous achievements as proofs. Stakeholders in their reactions commended the Governor for a job well done so far.
Chief Engr. Emmanuel
Iwuanyanwu, one of the Stakeholders and statesman present, commended the
Governor and openly announced that he is proud of the Governor’s leadership
quality. He said that the Governor has shown true leadership and accountability
by giving an account of the Shared Prosperity administration, achievements of
the Government, plans of the Government and his proactive move to maintain
peace in Imo State.
“The largest gathering of masquerades in the world”
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