MOMsSunday Revue

Nkechi Obi as “Governor” Nkechi Obi, easily Nigeria’s No. 1 apostle and advocate for structured development of a vibrant, grassroots based Sports industry that adds value to the Nigerian economy, yesterday played “Governor” of the over eight States of Alaigbo.   Nkechi who is also the CEO of Sport Nigeria Limited, was speaking during the 4 th episode of “If I were Governor” a Twitter Space event which took place yesterday evening, under the auspices of the Society of Igbo Professionals (SIP).   She spoke on “Sports as a Business:   The Case for Investment in Alaigbo”.   Nkechi called on Governors across Alaigbo to urgently develop their State-specific Sports programmes.   She pointed out that “it is critical that States develop a State Sports Industry Policy as well.   One that situates their goals in line with their comparative advantage on any particular sport or particular objective, be it sports development or sports for development. Kaduna and L...

“Rochanomics”, “ya broda don waka” Rochas Okorocha is a very highly religious man.  I know so.  I spent a couple of weeks with him in Abuja long before he became Governor of Imo State. Rochas had just “bought” a political party.  Or should I say, just invested in a political party.  Yes, the Action Alliance, to be precise.  Those were the early days of his preparing to have a shot at the Presidency.  He needed to rebuild the party completely.   Mike Obiajulu Meze was “imported” from Lagos to Abuja to manage the process of the Action Alliance’s rebirth.   Every morning, I joined Rochas at his top floor conference hall of an office in Wuse.  Then we would go down to the chapel in the basement.  Numerous worshipers, including Reverend Fathers and Reverend Sisters were usually there.  There were also some of his staff and those wishing to use the opportunity to curry one favour or the other.  After the Catholic service, h...