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2019: Uba Fires Shot at Uche Nwosu, Declares Him Unfit for Imo Guber

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A popular On-Air Personality in Owerri, Imo State, and award-winning broadcaster, Mr. Theodore Chinonso Uba, on Saturday in Owerri said that Governor Rochas Okorocha’s son-in-law and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Uche Nwosu, is not fit to be the Governor of Imo State in 2019, notwithstanding that he has been anointed by his father-in-law to succeed him. Uba stressed that marrying Okorocha’s first daughter was what opened the door to affluence for Nwosu and not by dint of hard work.

In a statement on Saturday, the On-Air Personality said that he is “neither a fan of the Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, nor the Chief of Staff, Uche Nwosu.”

He added: I am a journalist of Imo State extraction and a political analyst, a social crusader, and by His Grace an Award-winning Radio Presenter East of the Niger!

“Therefore, opinion expressed herein are totally mine!

“The seeming intrigues surrounding who succeeds the incumbent governor within the Imo APC family is becoming glaringly obvious and the way and manner those involved are going about it (has) left much to be desired.”

Mr. Uba noted that “Uche Nwosu no doubt has every right to contest for the position of the No 1 citizen of Imo state just like any other Imo son or daughter.”

He, however, added: “Uche Nwosu rose to prominence after marrying the first daughter of the state governor which many saw as his open door to political and economic power. Before now, he (had) no place in the history of Imo State.

“He started off as a Commissioner for Lands and (he) brought about changes and revolution that is unprecedented in the history of the state where most lands were acquired and converted for purposes yet unknown…(talk for another day)

“As a young man who by stroke of luck got where he is today, no doubt it’s a great source of hope and inspiration to Imo Youths.In as much as Youths are been encouraged to actively participate in politics decorum shall not be thrown off the fence for ambitious ventures.”

Uba also noted that the ambition of Chief Nwosu to become Governor in 2019 had created division in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that he enjoys low support among the members of the APC in Imo.

“The chief of Staff whose ambition to be governor has only been accepted by a section of APC family not all. As a grounded Imo based journalist whose penchant for true reportage, I have interviewed virtually all known and unknown members of Imo APC and the result is abysmally low for the support Uche Nwosu is likely to garner in APC primaries.

“Reasons being that the Nkwerre-born politician is not at home with most power brokers in APC who saw his ambition as a 3rd Term Agenda of his father-in-law, the governor of Imo state,” he said.

The popular OAP also said that the Okorocha’s son-in-law has been arrogant and flaunts his position as the son-in-law to the Governor to the chagrin of the members of the party and Imo people.

“Again his pompous nature and the manner with which he flaunts his position as the governor’s son-in-law does not encourage any followership,” Uba said, adding:

“Furthermore, the way he treats the Deputy Governor is another axe that will break his ambition of becoming governor. Sources close to both men say it’s actually the Chief of Staff that is the Deputy Governor because most important decisions rest on his table.

“The Deputy Governor himself has known Rochas Okorocha almost all his life before Uche Nwosu came. Nevertheless, that won’t be the criteria to choose our Governor come 2019.

“One who aspires to lead must be led. A successful leader must be a good follower.

“Is the chief of Staff a good follower?”
(News Express)

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Gov Mbah Inaugurates Committee to End Gender-Based Violence in Enugu

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The Enugu State government has inaugurated a steering committee to eliminate Gender-Based Violence, GBV, in the state, declaring zero tolerance for the social malaise.

The inauguration took place at the Government House Enugu.

The panel, which is chaired by the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, draws its membership from the Nigeria Police Force, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro Industrialisation, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ministry of Human Development and Poverty Reduction, Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education as well as the Civil Society.

Inaugurating the panel known as the Steering Committee for Strengthening Institutional and Community Responses to End Gender-Based Violence/Domestication of Enugu State Gender Policy using the Oputa Panel approach, Governor Peter Mbah restated his administration’s commitment to not bringing perpetrators of GBV to book, but also putting in place proactive measures – activities, infrastructure, and systems in place to prevent them.

Mbah, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, said, “We take gender-based violence seriously. We have zero tolerance for it, and in Enugu State, we are ready to go the extra mile to deal with it.

“If you notice, the government has selected people that are very committed to this goal. This is not an activity where we just want to check-off the list. We will track this. We will monitor this, and we will have quarterly engagements on the successes that this particular committee has achieved in terms of reference that we are going to send.

“We will tighten those terms of reference indicators, so that we monitor what we are doing both in terms of cost input and the value added. It’s very important to us. Many people will be involved – civil society, the police and various ministries.”

He however, said that the effort was to protect everyone, men and women alike, as GBV was not restricted to any gender.

“The whole idea is to hold people responsible that are involved in matters relating to gender violence and deter people that by culture or by association get involved in that, protect women, protect our children, and in the case of violence against men, protect our men because most times we misconstrue gender violence to mean women, but it can also be men too.

“We encourage our men to speak out and to make sure they understand that the policy that Enugu State is soon going to domesticate is for everyone, and not only for the female gender,” he stated.

In her remark, Mrs. Enih, explained that the Oputa Panel approach was inspired by the need to cover all local peculiarities in domesticating the policy on GBV, restarting government’s confidence in the members of the panel.

“The approach we are going to use is the Oputa Panel approach, and in the Oputa Panel approach, we are going to tour the 17 Local Government Areas to get firsthand information about what our people are going through because policy is meant for the people, and a policy should suit the people.

“Again, every community has its peculiar problems, so that’s why the government decided that if we have to domesticate the gender policy, we have to hear from the people who own the policy and know the changes that they desire to see. That is the reason we are using this approach.

“The committee members are to also serve as judges. As we gather this information from our people, we will come back to tailor it in a way to suit the people of Enugu State, and then our policy is ready.

“We want the people to know that there is a gender policy for them. I can assure you that when the people are aware that there is such a policy, they will seek for the enforcement of that policy. So, this is not going to be one of those policies that will just lie on the shelf,” she said.

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Emulate Christ’s virtues, Glo urges Christians at Easter

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Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has congratulated Christians in Nigeria on this year’s Easter celebration, and urged them to emulate the noble qualities of Jesus Christ.  

The company, in a goodwill message to the Christian faithful in the country, lauded their perseverance through the Lenten period which preceded Easter. It enjoined them to always promote the ideals of selflessness, love and peace among all as a way of demonstrating the virtues of the exemplary life of Jesus Christ. 

“Peace, love and sacrifice are the central message of Easter. Christ offered himself in atonement for the sins of the world and he lived a life which made Him an eternal symbol of peace and goodwill for mankind”, Globacom added. 

The company enjoined all Nigerians to share in the lessons of promoting selflessness, a necessary ingredient in the growth and development of every society. It also enjoined all Nigerians to join hands to make Nigeria a better place for all. 

Easter is celebrated yearly at the end of the Lenten season of fasting and prayer considered as a ritual of purification for the Christian faithful. It also precedes the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday and His eventual resurrection on Easter Sunday.

The company assured its customers of seamless voice, data and Short Messaging Service (SMS) during and after the Easter celebrations, while urging them to avail themselves of the various data and voice offerings on the network.

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NUJ at 70: Private Broadcast Members Congratulate Union

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The Guild of Private Broadcast Managers  has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) as it celebrates its 70th Anniversary.

In a congratulatory message signed by the Guild’s National President, Ambassador Patrick Uzoyi-Peters, JP MNGRM, the guild described the milestone as a testament to the NUJ’s unwavering commitment to upholding press freedom, journalistic integrity, and the advancement of democracy in Nigeria.

“For seven decades, the NUJ has played a pivotal role in shaping the media landscape, advocating for the rights and welfare of journalists, and ensuring that the voice of the people remains strong and unyielding. Your resilience, professionalism, and dedication to ethical journalism have been instrumental in fostering transparency, accountability, and national development”.

Celebrating this historic achievement, the Guild’s President, Uzoyi-Peters recognized the sacrifices and contributions of journalists across the nation who work tirelessly to inform, educate, and empower society.

The Guild reiterated it commitment towards collaborating with the NUJ in promoting responsible journalism and strengthening the media industry for the greater good.

While wishing the NUJ continued success, growth, and greater impact in the years ahead, President Uzoyi-Peters prayed that the anniversary serve as a renewed call to uphold the principles of truth, fairness, and press freedom in our collective pursuit of a more informed and just society.

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