ITC STAFF REMANDED FOR DEFILING, IMPREGNANTING A 13 YEAR OLD ; VIRGIN HEART FOUNDATION, NAWOJ MAKE CASE.

A family Court in Owerri has remanded a 42 year old Imo State Transport Cooperation (ITC) Driver for allegedly deceiving, defiling, assaulting and impregnating a thirteen year old girl.

The suspect, Mr. Okorie Agwu is a father of five children, separated from his wife and from Arochukwu, Abia State. Until his arrest and confinement in Owerri-Federal Prisons; he was a staff of ITC, Owerri, Imo State.
The Suspect, confessed that he had in two different occasions lured the 13 year old with one hundred naira note into his vehicle, where he drove her to secluded areas, including area of Akachi Tower, Owerri-Aba Road to molest her. This however continued after the first attempt, resulting into a six month pregnancy.

The thirteen year old pregnant Victim had told the police that the suspect, Agwu made her offer of one hundred naira and promised to buy her a cell-phone, if she becomes his friend. This according to her, started when she was in JSS 1(2017) and continued every other day whenever she is returning from school, and she declined his offer.

She confined to the police that the day she accepted to answer the man, was the day he drove him in a bush, tore her cloths and raped her, and she went home bleeding.

The incident played out severally, as Mr. Agwu takes turn, lure and sexually assault her.

The Victim lives with her grand father and step mother.

Her grand father,  told the police that she was delivered at home by her daughter, who later got married to start her new family. Meanwhile the step mother has threatened to send the 13 year pregnant girl out of the house, adding that she can not cater for her ante-natal and post-natal care.

Women Focused Groups, Virgin Heart Foundation and Nigeria Association of Women Journalists(NAWOJ) Imo State Chapter, through the vice Chairman, Dorothy Nnaji, were alerted  on this case,they swing into action, pledged psycho-social support, medical assistance and ensured justice for victim.

The Convener of Virgin Heart Foundation, Peace Dike charged the security agencies and the judiciary to be more proactive in the fight against sexual violence on the women/girls.

She called on well-meaning Nigerians to support the foundation cater for the victim and others girls passing through issues on sexual violence.

ITC STAFF, OKORIE AGWU

IMO STATE COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL RULERS DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF HER LORDSHIP JUSTICE CHIOMA IHEME NWOSU.

Worried over the negligence of the federal government on the abduction of a Federal Justice of the court of appeal, Her Lordship, Justice Chioma Iheme Nwosu on the thirtieth of October in Edo State , Imo Royal Fathers have demanded for her prompt release .
Justice Iheme Mwosu is an illustrious daughter of Nkwere anctient kingdom., IMO state.
The Deputy- Chairman of the Council(Eze Imo) HRH Eze Chijioke Okwara disclosed that Justice Iheme has been at the kidnapper's den the past seven days and no reasonable report has been detailed on the condition of the case.

VIRGIN HEART FOUNDATION MARKS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL-CHILD IN IMO AND KATSINA STATES

PRESS RELEASE
                      VIRGIN HEART FOUNDATION
     INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL-CHILD
  2019 Theme — Girl-Force: Unscripted and Unstoppable
The last 25 years Beijing declaration, by 30,000 women and men from 200 countries, rise to the International Day of the Girl-Child
The Conference also recognized the rights of women and girls as human rights.
Today, these movements have expanded. They are being organized by and for adolescent girls, and tackling issues like child marriage, education inequality, gender-based violence, self-esteem, and girls’ rights to enter places of worship or public spaces during menstruation. Girls are proving they are unscripted and unstoppable.
This year, under the theme, “Girl-Force: Unscripted and unstoppable”, Virgin Heart Foundation celebrates achievements since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and their human rights.
Girls are breaking boundaries and barriers posed by stereotypes and exclusion, including those directed at children with disabilities and those living in marginalized communities. As entrepreneurs, innovators and initiators of global movements, girls are creating a world that is relevant for them and future generations.
Virgin Heart Foundation had in the last two years being a voice for the voiceless girls, who are either abused or vulnerable and Children who are violated by pedophiles.
We were spur into action on Sexual Violence Intervention at the case of a teenage girl who was repeatedly raped by her biological father for 13 months, hence the organization embarking on different sensitization programs to schools, churches and communities.
The Organization has reached-out to about two thousand girls through our awareness campaigns to schools.
Virgin Heart Foundation as women based group has also spread its reach to Katsina State, where our Volunteers, who are mostly young people are willing to make impacts.
We are seeking for passionate people to join in the movement for a just and safe society for girls and children, from various states in Nigeria.


………………….
Dike Peace
Convener
Virgin Heart Foundation.


Website:http://virginheartfoundation.com.ngEmail:vhf4girls@gmail.com
Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/VHF4GIRLS phone  no-08123204947
Linkedln http://www.linkedin.com/in/virgin-heart-peace-dikeREGNumber CAC/IT/NO 103103

VIRGIN HEART FOUNDATION CONFERRED A HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Rotary Nigeria has recognized the selfless services of Virgin Heart Foundation by bestowing on it, a humanitarian service award.

It also acknowledged her significant support, selfless ad outstanding contributions rendered to the club and the society at large.

Convener, Virgin Heart Foundation, Peace Dike received the award on behalf of the foundation, at the event of the installation of the 13th President, Rotaract Club of Federal College of Land and Resources Technology, Owerri. Rotaract Chidinma Ebere Sandra.

CONGRATULATION..

AMB. UCHE OGBUAGU @47: WHEN PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY.

Perhaps, Elaine Maxwell had Amb. Uche Ogbuagu in mind when he posited, "my will shall shape the future! Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing, but my own. I am the force, I can clear any obstacle before me or I can be lost in the maze. My choice, my responsibility, win or lose, only I hold the key to my destiny". This statement succintly portrays the life of Amb. Uche Ogbuagu as he clocks 47. Amb. Ogbuagu has not only carved a global niche for himself, he has allowed his passion to drive him into fulfilling his destiny to the glory of God.

This, also confirms Abraham Lincoln's view when he wrote, "you can have everything you want if you hold that desire with singleness of purpose". Amb. Uche Ogbuagu has gotten virtually everything he wants because he has pursued his desires with uncompromising passion and singleness of purpose. At 47, his passion for excellence has met with opportunity and the result is the humongous accomplishments he has recorded both for himself and for humanity.

A seasoned creative comedian and mass communication guru, Amb. Uche Ogbuagu means different things to different people. He is a change agent, result-oriented, mobilizer of men and resources, mentor, a defender of the oppressed, avid advocate for an egalitarian society, father figure, genuine philanthropist extraordinaire with a heart of gold and love. Amb. Ogbuagu believes in the philosophy that one can only use the power of love to overcome the love of power.

Highly cerebral and gifted, Amb. Uche Ogbuagu is an employer of labour and the proud owner of three flourishing radio stations and a television station in the offing. Myradio fm and Gold fm in Akabo Ikeduru, Imo State, and Real fm in Aba, Abia State. He has a knack for excellence, and has used his position to touch many lives within and outside his constituency. His historic emergence as the member representing Ikeduru State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly can simply be described as an act of God. He is not only godly, but takes delight in leading other people to Christ.

Born to the family of late Pa Alexandra and Madam Lovendar Ogbuagu on August 17, 1972 at Amii Akabo, Ikeduru LGA of Imo State, Amb. Ogbuagu attended Amii Akabo Primary School, Asa Triangle Primary School Aba and later completed his Primary Education at Abayi Ariaria Primary School Aba. He acquired his Secondary School Education at Comprehensive Secondary School Okpu-Umuobo in Osisioma LGA of Abia State, and later gained admission at Abia State University, Uturu, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication.

Amb. Ogbuagu was the head of Creative Media Department of the famous Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN), which rose to become the most intimidating political campaign platform ever witnessed on the Nigerian political scene since independence. In 2011, Amb. Uche Ogbuagu was appointed Special Assistant to the Governor of Imo State on Entertainment and Chief Comedian of the State, and he later became the Senior Special Assistant in 2013, a position he used to foster unity among artists and entertainers in the State under the auspices of Imo State Bureau for Entertainment.

His less than 100 days in office as the member representing Ikeduru State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly has witnessed unprecedented achievements and has brought fame and fortune to the good people of Ikeduru. He has placed the name of Ikeduru on global map and is among the first lawmakers to sponsor bills and motions in the current nineth Assembly.

This is inspite of the political shenanigans and manipulations that denied him a principal position he so much merited both by zoning and by qualifications, against the expectations of majority of Imolites and even his colleagues in the House. Announcements of principal officers were prefered to the standard practice of election. This clear injustice and complete circumvention of extant laws did not detered Amb. Uche Ogbuagu as he has gone ahead to prove that in football, it is not the jersey that a team adorns that win matches but the system of play.

His motions on the recovery of government properties allegedly converted by the immediate past administration, and his motion on the deplorable state of roads in Ikeduru, especially the Owerri Okigwe road at Ekemele Akabo are not only patrotic but has portrayed him as one with a clear cut idea of what he wants to achieve for his people. His views are not only respected by his colleagues in the House, he has become a rallying point among his colleagues members.

Amb. Ogbuagu is the House Committee Chairman on Budget and Appropriation. A committee he is expected to use in assisting the state governor, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha in the rebuilding project of the state, as well as attracting people oriented projects to the people of Ikeduru. He has used his position to foster unity in Ikeduru by incorporating the views of key stakeholders in the constituency in all his actions. His avowed commitment to use his position to better the lots of his constituents as encapsulated in his campaign promises is manifested in the number of projects he has embarked upon in less than 100 days in office with his personal resources.

It is heartwarming to note that majority of these self sponsored projects will be commissioned as part of the activities to celebrate his 47th birthday anniversary, as well as his less than 100 days in office as a state lawmaker. They include, ultra modern police station with officers quarters and borehole, patrol vehicle and power bikes donated to the police, rehabilitation of water borehole and building of modern lavatory at Ngugo Comprehensive Secondary School, construction of Interlocking roads in Akabo, rebuilding of Rt. Hon. Bethel Amadi's classroom block at Akabo High School, modernization of Orie-Akabo market with a banking facility, donation of 500kva transformer to Iho Dimeze, reconstruction and regrassing of Ikeduru Stadium Iho, etc.

Amb. Uche Ogbuagu has before now paid school fees for indigent students in both secondary schools and universities, secured employment for Ikeduru indigenes, settled hospital bills of some less privileged people and assisted Ikeduru indigenes to start various businesses.

As Amb. Uche Ogbuagu clocks 47, the people of Ikeduru are united in thanking God for the gift of this illustrious son of Ikeduru.  A man that has sufficiently proven that true leaders do not seek power; they rather seek to empower. It is indeed a new dawn for the people of Ikeduru, a new narrative of quality representation and sustainable development. Happy 47th birthday to a quintessential and consumate family man.

*Kelechi Eke is a media consultant and public affairs analyst*

IMO LAWMAKERS ECHO ON AMB. OGBUAGU MOTION TO RECONSTRUCT EKEMELE ROAD.

A motion urging the Governor of Imo state, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha to declare a state of emergency on Ikeduru roads has been moved at the floor of Imo state House of Assembly.

The motion, as subsequently adopted by the House, was moved by the member representing Ikeduru state constituency, Hon. Ambassador Uche Ogbuagu during plenary.

Leading debate, Ambassador Ogbuagu regretted that Ikeduru, which was historical given its position to the growth and development of the Imo, has been neglected by past governments, leaving its inhabitants in untold suffering.

He lamented over the deplorable condition of the roads in the area, expressing fear that, sooner than later, the area may be cut off from other parts of the state due to bad roads.

Hon. Uche Ogbuagu stated that the Ekemele road which has long been a source of nightmare to both motorists and pedestrians, is a major link road that connects Isiala-Mbano, Onuimo, Okigwe and some other states like Anambra and Abia.

He appealed that holistic action be taken on the Ekemele spot to ease the vehicular movement and reduce the spate of accidents often recorded on the spot.

Earlier in his prayers, he recalled that Ikeduru was the first place oil was discovered by the shell in 1949, regretting that the present position of the area in terms of infrastructures, is nothing to write home about.

"Ikeduru, as many may not know, is the food basket of the state. As I speak today, the place has no motorable road and this is very unfortunate. I admit that this motion is coming a bit but my people have suffered so much especially on that Ekemele road."

"Therefore, I'm calling on the rebuild Imo government to declare a state of emergency on all Ikeduru roads or the people will be cut off from the municipal as a result of bad roads."

He asked that the speaker, Rt. Hon. Chiji Collins constitute a committee that which will undertake an on-the-spot assessment of the Ekemele road with a view to fixing it as a matter of urgency.

Meanwhile, he has called on members to support the motion, noting that the people of his area are not in the mess alone as that, according to him, is a link road.

Our reported revealed that the motion received massive support and when the speaker, Rt. Hon. Chiji Collins put it to vote, the I's had it.

Copied from Ifeanyi Iheakanwa

IMO ASSEMBLY MOVES TO RETRIEVE ILLEGALLY ACQUIRED LANDS BY PAST ADMINISTRATION.

Member representing Ikeduru State Constituency, Amb. Uche Ogbuagu

The Imo state house of assembly,  has invited  past government officials at the Ministry of lands, especially the director of the ministry, J.J Udeh, Hon. Kingsley Uju, Dr. Eburuo and the immediate past Governor's Aides to give account of their stewardship.

The invitation followed a motion of state urgent importance moved by the member representing Ikeduru state constituency, Amb uche ogbuagu. The motion is anchored on investigating
the unlawful conversion of some government and individual lands into private use especially, the IMO Broadcasting Corporation, IBC, Quarters, Orji, which Senator Rochas okorocha converted to a school, Rochas Foundation College among others.

Amb. Ogbuagu said the motion would provide answers to the yearning of IMO people, whose lands were illegally converted without due compensation for their property.


He decried that most landowners whose lands were grabbed by previous administration,have either met their untimely death or languished in poverty.
 The lawmaker called on the 9th house of assembly to constitute a judiciary panel of enquiry and public complaints committee to receive complaint by IMO people so as  to retrieve the landed property.  
The member representing Owerri North state constituency, Philip Ejiogu, who seconded the motion, said it will be a great feat for him, if the Former IBC Quarters is retrieved. He urged the House, to quickly summon the offenders.

Supporting the prayer, the Member representing Owerri West State Constituency, Kanayo Onyemachi supported the motion, adding that he would ensure that landed properties in Owerri West illegally taken by the former governor, will be retrieved.

The motion is in line with Governor Emeka Ihedioha's rebuild Imo mantra, as contained in his inaugural speech to revert all lands, unlawfully acquired by the past administration, to the rightful owners.


Peace Dike

Member representing Ikeduru state Constituency, Amb. Uche Ogbuagu Speaks..

Thanks so very much Mr. Speaker, I must say that this is the day the Lord has made-Ndi Imo will rejoice and be glad in it. These are lyrics of a popular gospel song and I have decided to make this adaptation because Imolites will be happy and fulfilled by the time my prayers in this motion are assented to by this Honorable House.
Mr. Speaker, nothing will interest and impress Ndi Imo than this move to correct the excesses & anomalies exhibited & perpetrated by the immediate past administration especially in the area of land grabbing and illegal conversion of individual and public lands to personal use by the last governor and his family members as well as his aides.
Mr. Speaker, I made a resolution and got the approval of my immediate family not to delve into anything, any issue that concerns the former 1st family of this state, for very personal reasons, but for the high expectations of Ndi Imo who voted us to come and rebuild Imo, for the cries, yearnings and groaning of many helpless citizens who are suffering this fate, I took a U-turn.
Mr. Speaker, it is a known fact, well established and undeniable that land grabbing and illegal conversion of people’s lands was the order of the day in the last dispensation. In fact it was their stock in trade.
I know of a widow whose husband’s only land was grabbed and converted to a private school belonging today to an aide to the former governor- I know of a family friend who died of heart attack when he get frustrated with the high costs of ligitation over his land that was grabbed. Most worrisome    Mr. Speaker, is the impunity, the inhuman effrontery with which the illegality was perpetrated even in most of the well known public properties- for instance the IBC staff quarters in Orji, Uratta, Owerri North.
Mr. Speaker, as a Media Executive, I know how it feels to work in a state owned media House where you give in your best, with just meager wages, only to be thrown out one morning without notice or an alternative accommodation- whereas the facility is your basic fringe benefit or entitlement while in service- only because the governor desired to have his private school sited there. What can be more disheartening and devastating in life?
Mr. Speaker, the examples of such helpless and hopeless situations arising from such illegality of grabbing & conversion of lands is endless. I therefore pray this Honorable House    Mr. Speaker to constitute a judiciary panel of enquiry as well as public complaints committee to receive complaints from affected Imolites, as well as conduct investigations to ascertain the status and genuiness of ownership of such landed properties- whether developed or not.
I assure you Mr. Speaker, Distinguished colleagues, that the revelations & expositions will be shocking. Ndi Imo will be happy again, public confidence in Imo government will be restored especially where punitive measures are taken.          I mean where those found guilty of such criminal actions will be made to face adequate punishments, it will also serve as a deterrent in the future, even to us.
It will serves as a deterrent even to us

VIRGIN HEART FOUNDATION JOINS OTHER NGOs FOR COZA PROTESTS

 
Petition to Protest COZA Trustees to take action regarding multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against Pst Biodun Fatoyinbo

Background & Explanation
Reports of accusation of sexual misconduct against the Snr. Pst of COZA has been agog social media in a while. First with Ms. Ese Walters in 2013. Most recently with Mrs. Busola Dakolo in a video interview on YTV .

Accusations of sexual violence like rape by women should not be taken lightly particularly by the church - a place of succour and refuge.

Leadership of the Church need to be awakened that they are not exempted from accountability and authority.

COZA needs to take a stance that no form of misconduct is permitted by leadership under any disguise. This should be investigated with no favours.

Action Petitioned For:
We, the undersigned, are concerned that allegations are taken lightly by the church and are calling for COZA Trustees and Executive council and leaders to act now to:

1) Automatically institute an in-house investigation with no partiality or favours

We demand that an in-house committee should be set up to investigate accusations as well as the happenings in the pastoral care and shine light into other areas to get to the bottom of this. Like a truth and reconciliation commission. This will give others who are wounded or those who just need to bear their burdens an opportunity to do so.

2) Step down of Pst Fatoyinbo as Snr Pastor and non functional during the sitting of the above committee.

We demand that Pst Biodun Fatoyinbo step down as senior pastor of the church during this time for transparency and integrity of committee's report.

3) Mandate the committee to propose recommendations in readdressing management of conflict and disciplinary processes within the church.

We demand that during the reporting process and before a decision is reached by the Committee, the church should make arrangements to ensure that respondents with a complaint are not stigmatized and that survivors may continue their worship path without re- traumatization.

4) Uphold the virtues of Christ*

We demand that the administration uphold the virtues of Christ in all truth not wavering or showing favourism. An accuse cannot be defending himself still holding the rudder of leadership. This is not a war on the church but a person.

We are a coalition of gender advocates and all we want is for justice to prevail and healing for wounded.

We demand accountability, because we know that where there is Power( be it in church, Mosque, work institutions, or places of learning, even in the family) there is bound to be abuse, if unchecked.

To this end, we are staging a peaceful protest at Coza Church, Lagos, Sheba center, 20 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja GRA, Lagos

*Time of convening : 8.45am, at the FCMB Bank close to Sheba Center .

Signed :

Herfessions
Heartminders Initiative
Bruised but not Broken Initiative
Media Concern Initiative -for Women & Children (MediaCon)
IProtect
Dr. Princess Olufemi-Kayode
Osasu Paul- Azino
Tonia Ojenagbon
Funke Oguntuga
Help for Victims of Domestic Abuse Foundation
A Girl Project
Above Whispers Foundation
Laila St Matthew-Daniel
ACTS Generation GBV
Alliances for Africa
Gender Advocacy for Justice Initiative (GAJI)
Centre for Children's Health, Orientation, Education and Protection (CEE-HOPE)
Kathlyn Eyitemi
Women advocates research and Documentation Center
Women’s rights and health project
Amazing Grace Inspirations.
Global Rights
Centre for Womens Health and Information
Arise Nigerian Woman Foundation
Initiative for Sustaining Family Unity
Association Against Child Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Women Law and Development Centre (WLDCN)
Centre for womens Health and Information (CEWHIN)
Kebetkache Women Development & Resource Centre
Gender Relevance Initiative Promotion  (GRIP)
Greenspring Development Initiative
Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC)
Dorothy Njemanze Foundation
Girls Inspired Development Network
FAME Foundation
Women Africa
Alliance for Inclusion
Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND)
Daria Media Foundation
Women Radio 91.7
Vision Spring initiatives
Lateef K. Akinborode,
Aderonke Oyelakin
Bintu Ajao
HEIR Women Development
Esther Ijewere
Women of Rubies
Mercy Makinde
Amazing Amazon
Feyi Luther Mbanugo
Project Alert on Violence Against Women
Women for Peace and Gender Equality Initiative
Uzoma Aneto
NDOF - Nde Oduko Foundation
Dr. Charmaine Pereira
Working Moms Africa
Emerge Women
Women Empowerment and Reproductive Health Centre
Cece Yara Foundation
Int Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH)
First Future Leadership in the protest
Matilda Otitoloju-Iyaniwura
Ngozi Ekwerike-Okoro
Child to Child Network
Ngozi Nwosu-Juba
Nigerian Women Trust Fund
Association against Child Sexual and Gender
Based Violence
Noble Delta Women for Peace and Development
Vision Spring initiatives
Take a Cue Development initiative
Morenike Omaiboje
Women's Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON)
Feyi Luther Mbanugo
Wumi Asubiaro Dada
WREP
Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC)
Network of Organizations of Women With Disabilities (NOWWD)
BraveHeart Initiative for Youth & Women
Education as a Vaccine
Black Women of Influence and Inspiration
Centre for Media Resources in Development (CEMERDEV).
BrenCare Foundation
Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi
Virgin Heart Foundation

More than 80 women appointed in Gov. Ihedioha's Administration.

STATISTICS OF WOMEN SO FAR APPOINTED BY IHEDIOHA.

By Ogu Bundu Nwadike, M. A

Since his assumption of weeks about four weeks ago, the Imo State governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON,  KSC has been appointing Imo men, women and youths into strategic positions in his administration.

In this write up, I articulated the women that the governor has offered appointment. It is not exhaustive and not in any special order of importance. On the whole, I noted a total of 80 women that have been brought into the  RebuildImo ship to be direct participants in the task of rebuilding Imo State. They include as follows:

Interim Management Committee for the 27 Local Government Councils:

Chairpersons (4):

1. Gertrude  Iroeme Ezinihitte  Mbaise

2. Dympna Mbianozie - Oru East

3. Maureen Onyekele - Ihitte Uboma

4. Ngozi Oriole - Usual Mbano

Members (71):

Aboh Mbaise:

5. Winifred Onyinye Chilaka - Amuzu

6. Queen Anyanwu - Enyiogugu

7. Juli Ewelike - Uvuru

Ahiazu:

8. Eunice Ohanele - Oru/Lude

9. Gladys Adaeze  Ebele Ezeji - Okirika Nwenkwo

Ezinihitte Mbaise:

10. Amarachi Ogbonna - Onicha IV

11. Florence Agbakwuru - Oboama/Umunama

12. Agnes Isiguzo - Ife/Chokoneze/Akpodim

Ikeduru:

13. Bankfelicia Obi - Uzoagba

14. Ann Soronnadi - Akabo

Njaba:

15. Ngozi Uzomah - Atta III

16. Florence Chinyere Durugbor - Umuaka II

Ngor Okpala:

17. Helen Amadi - Ward II

18. Beatrice Nkwo - Ward  VIII

Owerri North:

19. Ukachi Obilor - OAU

20. Nene Ishiguzo - Naze

21. Ijeoma Nnorom - Emekuku

22. Nnanna Ukwunna - Emii

Mbaitoli:

23. Nkiru Sylvanus - Umuagwu Umunwoha

24. Chibuzor  Oguamanam - Ifakala

25. Ngozi Onuoha - Orodo B

26. Chinwendu Jeniffer Rufus - Ogwa

Owerri West:

27. Vero Awuzie - Azuzu II

28. Ijeoma Nwaifo - Aladinma I

29. Amarachi Uwalaka - GRA

Owerri West:

30. Uloma L. Okereafo - Ama/Ndegwu/Ohii

Orsu:

31. Ify Ogaziere - Okwuetiti

32. Chizoba Ohizu

Isu:

33. Linda Nnedum - Isunjaba

34. Pat Uzoma - Amandugba II

35. Georgeline Obasi - Ekwe I

Nkwerre:

36. Lolo Ihedioha - Onusa

37. Cheta Orisakwe - Owerre Nkwoji

38. Nora Nkolika - Umukor-Anabari

Nwangele:

39. Josephine Ibewuike -  Amaigbo IV

40. Maureen Chimara - Amaigbo V

41. Gertrude Obiefuna - Amaigbo II

Ideato South:

42. Rose Ezenwa - Ogboko II

43. Catherine Nnabuihe - Umeshi

Ideato North:

44. Veronica Aluka - Uzi/Umualoma

45. Njideka Akawuonye - Ozuomezemazu

Oru East:

46. Chinwe Iheakanwa - Awo I

Oru West:

47. Ngozi Uyimadu - Mgbidi II

48. Jennifer Okonkwo - Otulu

49. Cecilia Madueke - Ubulu

50. Imelda Ugochi - Dum-Obioha

Orlu:

51. Chinyere Okoro - Ohafor Okporo/Umutanze

52. Ada Udegbe - Eziachi/Amike

53. Margaret Anugwom - Umuzike/Umuowa

Oguta:

54. Bertha Nwawizu - Izombe

55. Franca Arisie - Awa

56. Blessing Kpatuma -  Mgbala/Ubi

Ohaji-Egbema:

57. Stella Nwereazu - Ward 2

58. Stella Nwaneri - Ward  3

Ihitte Uboma:

59. Eucharia Nwokeneri - Ikperejere

60. Akudo Ekeanyanwu - Umuihi

Obowo:

61. Stella Okeke - Amuzi

62. Nneoma Joy Obasi - Okwuohia

Ehime Mbano:

63. Ann Alinno - Umeze I

64. Amarachi Owumanam - Umualumaku

65. Vivian Echeruo - Umunumo

66. Franca Onuoha - Nzerem Ikpem

Okigwe:

67. Nneka Ike - Amuro

68. Ebere Chiadi - Ezinnachi

69. Virginia Nwafor - Agbobu

Onuimo:

70. Ogechi Ofomata - Umucheke III

71. Nkechi Eze - Ozimo VII

72. Ugoeze Cecilia Chukwuwere - Okwelle I Ward VIII

73. Christy Chukwu - Okwelle II Ward X

Isiala Mbano:

74. Stella Madu - Umuozu

75. Ngozi Ogoke - Amuzari

Of course, there are other appointees besides those listed above in the Interim Management Committee for Local Government Councils.

They include:

76. Adaora Onyechere, Special Assistant on Information and Advocacy to the Governor

77. Ndidi Onyemachi - Member, Interim Management Committee

78. Ngozi Oguike - Member, Interim Management Committee

79. Ngozi  Onyirioha, Member, Committee on the Review of Appointments, Recruitments, Retirements etc.

80. Ify Maureen Okafor

81. Adaugo Okwara, Acting General Manager, Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA).

Certainly, the listed cannot be exhausted because its still counting as more and more women are being brought into Ihedioha administration.

It goes to prove that contrary to the views of the opposition, the State governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, is committed not only to appointing women into political office,  but also to empowering them in different ways, including skills acquisition programmes.

Therefore, the women of Imo State ought to remain steadfast in their Support and prayers for the governor. The women pride themselves as the real workers. And it doesn't require too much of evidence to prove that truly women are the owners of work in politics!

The appointments demands from women faith in God and faith in the Ihedioha administration, resilient hardwork, and success-mindedness. Ultimately, the success of the rebuilding of Imo State will to extent depend on the commitment of Imo women. To whom much is given much is expected!

*Nwadike is the Special Assistant on Research to the Governor of Imo State.

PASTOR CHALLENGES LADIES IN OWERRI FOR 3-MONTHS SEX-STRIKE

 
The Resident Pastor of the Church on the Rock, Owerri, Pastor Obi Chinedu has challenged ladies in Owerri on sex strike for three month, as to spark-off matrimonial consciousness among single men.

The Clergyman hinted that great number of men had remained unmarried, because they get free sex from their numerous sexual partners. He proffered that the possible solution to ensure that single men desire marriage was to starve them of sex for nighty days.

While counseling the ladies, he urged them to always seek God's wisdom in their relationships, as to enjoy God's promise for their lives

The Minister made this statement, in a teaching series, tagged:"Financial freedom and how to manage financial crises"

In Furtherance of the sermon, Pastor Obi highlighted that Christians can control crises, through preparation and doing the will of God.

He also charged Believers on laying solid foundation in Christ, as to remain relevant in unstable situation.

MAN TEAMS-UP WITH FAMILY MEMBERS TO FRUSTRATE WIFE-1

Before now, I hardly believe a man could hit a woman, not to talk of beating her to death. maybe, because i was raised from a very decent and peaceful family. where my father(Mr. Ikechukwu David Dike) respects and regards my  mother(Late Mrs.Virginia Nkechinyere Dike).
Then, the only challenge my Mother had, was her sisters-in law, who were hellbent on frustrating her, unfortunately to them, my father was not a party to such.
My Father had in an event, been applauded as the only man, who lived with his wife for more than 22 years, without lifting a hand on her.
As a child, I watched my Father shout at his wife, but never hit her or denied her access to what she wanted.  I learnt he stopped(consensual) her from working in a hospital as a nurse, but he provided an alternative.
There was not just an understanding between this two, there was  LOVE, MUTUAL RESPECT, COMMUNICATION, CONSENT  and ABSENCE OF EGO.



                                        ..... enough of my parents.......

Some one may ask, What if the Abusers, are my Husband's Family-Members?
Its disheartening to see a man in this modern age, still combine forces with his immediate family to fight and frustrate his wife.
Such man could be recommended for mental check, or possibly visit a psychiatrist .

                                   HOW DO I MEAN BY FRUSTRATION?
When she becomes a slave in her legitimate home, especially if her spouse is still living with his family(mother, sisters, brothers)
She is unjustly criticized and every movement she makes are monitored.
She serves every single person, probably, the family contributed money to marry her.
In some cases, the wife is flogged and publicly disgraced for talking-back at her mother-in law or even the sisters- in law. She is constantly reminded that she is worthless and highly dependent on the husband's family for her survival.
Most of these women in such abusive homes, may be orphans,some homeless and poor, while some were deserted by their family due to unplanned pregnancy.

Most men prey on the vulnerability and innocence of these women, especially if the woman's alternative was to stay put, in that abusive home.
I know of a family who maltreated a lady, after giving birth to a child for their son.
The pathetic aspect of it, was the team-up of the sisters(mostly single among them)to starve both mother and child, and bridge communication with her. Their Mother was at the hem of pinpointing the odds, the girl never did.

The Family makes decision for their son  on how to marry and live with a woman. The girl, when could not bear the pains and frustration, ran away with her daughter, at least for her safety.

AFTER-ALL, HER BRIDE PRICE HAS NOT BEEN DONE.
These category of men, will hurriedly  post on social media, " good wives are hard to find" I want a woman who will respect me, and not for the money" women are evil"

Every responsible man should be independent, as to be able to make  decisions for his immediate family.
#shuntheabuse

Peace dike.
Virgin heart foundation.

PJ Small

FOUNDER MYRADIO 101.1 FM OWERRI, AMB.UCHE OGBUAGU SALUTES JOURNALISTS ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2019.

The Founder/ Chief Executive MyRadio 101.1, Gold 89.3 FM Owerri, and Real 99.1FM Aba, Amb. Uche Ogbuagu has felicitated with Journalists in Nigeria, Imo State and Ikeduru on this year's "World Press Freedom Day" today May 3, 2019.

In a statement from his media Office, the Media guru praised the fore-sightness of the United Nations declaration of Human Rights, Article 19, passed in 1948, which defined the UN's stand on freedom of the press, dating back to the Windshield Declaration of Free Press principles that was stated by a private journalist in 1991.

Amb. Ogbuagu who is also the member-elect for Ikeduru State Constituency,pointed out that the theme of this year's celebration "Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation, lauded the painstaking and invaluable contributions of Journalists during the last general elections held in the country.

As the fourth estate of the realm, he commended Media Practitioners for being veritable tools for exposing electoral violence in Ikeduru, Imo State and Nigeria at large.

Amb. Ogbuagu however expressed dismay with Media houses which should stand for the truth were being threatened.

He made a case for stricter legislations to curb the excesses of miscreants who engage in such  while also calling for their weeding out.

He frowned at the witholding of information from the press by the powers that be on matters of public interest. He also lamented the inhuman treatment meted out to journalists in their line of duty.

Amb. Uche Ogbuagu however charged Journalists not to be deterred by the unwavering hazards experienced in the course of their duty.

The Media Executive, used the occasion to commiserate with families of newsmen, who lost their lives during the violence in some parts of the country during the last elections and called on the government to adequately compensate the bereaved families and immortalizing them.

Signed:

Amb. Uche Ogbuagu
Founder/ Chief Executive, MyRadio 101.1 FM Owerri.

IMO PENSIONERS HALT PLANNED STRIKE ACTION..... SAYS NLC WILL MEET WITH SGI ON #4 BILLION PENSION ARREARS.

IMO PENSIONERS AND NLC STATE CHAIRMAN

The National Union of Pensioners, NUP Imo state Chapter, has suspended its intended strike action. Given the reason that Nigerian Labour Congress NLC Executives would hold a meeting with the Secretary to the state Government, SGI who doubles as the chairman of payment of pensions in the state on the release of about 4.52 Billion naira pension arrears remaining from the first Paris club fund released by the federal government.

The Second term chairman of NLC, Imo state Chapter, Comrade Austin Chilakpu reassured that the Congress is working in synergy with NUP to ensure outstanding pensions are paid. He reiterated that the  Congress keeps records of the  incomplete  pensions and pending pensions by the state government.
Speaking on the thirty thousand naira minimum wage, recently signed into law, Comrade Chilakpo assured the senior citizens that there with be a corresponding increase in salaries as well as pensions.

He reaffirmed his faith in the incoming government, to ensure workers are paid as at when due.

The National Vice president of Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Chief Emeka Onwumere indicated that the union must exercise patience, and allow the government come up with how and when to pay pensioners before embarking on the strike action.
He expressed his disappointment on
Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha for withholding Paris club fund of five billion naira , released for state governments to clear up their backlogs of pensions. He expressed his optimism that the incoming administration would ensure pensioners are paid alongside with workers.

Narrating the painful experiences of the senior citizens pensioners in the state, last seven years, the acting chairman of the union, Sir James Osuigwe eulogised the unity that exists among South East  Forum of NUP, for their supports to the IMO NUP.

He stressed that the only regrets the union had , was the loss of their heroes past, who met their untimely death, due to various unpaid pensions and gratuities .

The chairmen of the south eastern states, Nigerian Union Of Pensioners Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi and Abia states, made their supports for the union and vowed to fight tenaciously to reclaim their victory.

IMO GOV. ELECT LISTS HIS TRANSITION COMMITTEE

 IMO STATE TRANSITION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, Governor- Elect, Imo State , has constituted a Transition Technical Committee. The Committee Members are as follows

 Membership

1.      Dr. Ernest Ebi                                                Chairman

2.      Dr. Kema Chikwe                                          Vice Chairman

3.      Chinedu Okpaleke                                       Secretary

Sectoral Sub-Committee Membership

Projects Review Sub-Committee

1.      Dr. Chris Asoluka          -               Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Dr. Sam Amadi

3.      Mr. Tony Abili

4.      Dr. Ikechi Iwuagwu

5.      Engr. Ben Ekwueme

6.      Barr. Alozie Nwokoro

7.      Mr. Dan Onwu

8.      Bar P.G.U Madu                -              Secretary

Finance Review and Funding Initiative Sub-Committee

1.   Dr. Abraham Nwankwo        -        Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Dr. Emeka Osuji

3.      Johnson Chukwu

4.      Okey Nwosu

5.      Prof. Uche Uwaleke

6.      Dr. Okey Nwuke

7.      Ano Anyanwu

8.      Dr. Casmir Anyanwu

9.      Mr. Paully Ajoko

10. Ken Orji                           -         Secretary

Integrated Infrastructure Sub-Committee

1.      Capt. Emma Iheanacho                   - Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Prof. Ike Azogu                                - Deputy Chair

3.      Mazi Nnamdi Udoh 

4.      Engr. Johnny Chukwu

5.      Engr. Chibuike Achigbu

6.      Dr. Albert Okorogu

7.      Mr. Philip Chukwu

8.      Chidi  Keneth Nwachukwu

9.      Engr. Emeka Ugoanyanwu

10. Engr. Christian Akamnonu

11. Engr. Uzoma Achinanya

12. Dr. Iheanyi Ohiaeri

13. Mr. Chika Okafor

14. Mr. Tony Anyaegbu

15. Engr. Emeka Ekwebelem

16. Engr. John Otti

17. Engr. Celestine Omeni

18. Mr. George Nwangwu                       - Secretary

Human Capital Development Sub-Committee

1.   Prof Jude Njoku                    -     Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Prof. Viola Onwuliri                -     Deputy Chair

3.      Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie

4.      Prof. Obioma Iheduru

5.      Dr. Ikenna Nwachukwu

6.      Dr. Mrs. Uche Moneke

7.      Prof. I. C. Okonkwo

8.      Prof B.E.B Nwoke

9.      Prof Fr. Ethel Amaku

10. Prof. P.U. Okorie

11. Dr. Livinus Obilor

12. Engr. Charles Okoro

13. Prof. Florence Nduka

14. Nneka Davis – Ihekweme

15. Dr. Emeka Onyema

16. Dr. Mrs. Cate Osuji

17. Prof. I.N.S Dozie

18. Sir Evans Uzorkwe

19. Prof. Fr. Ogbonna                    -        Secretary

Good Governance Sub-Committee

1.      Justice Paul Onumajuru (Rtd)    -     Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Innocent Chukwuma

3.      Joe Abah

4.      Reginald Ihebuzor

5.      Mrs. Agatha Ndugbu

6.      Prof. Chidi Odinkalu

7.      Mr. Paschal Egwim

8.      Mr. Emeka Diwe

9.      Dr. Eddie Mbadiwe

10. Dr. Mrs. Joy Njemanze

11. Mr. Dan Nwanyanwu

12. Hon. Stanford Onyirimba

13. Sir Emma Ohakim

14. Barr. Nnaemeka Maduagwu              -       Secretary

Agriculture, Commerce and Industries Sub-Committee

1.      Engr. Charles Ugwu                         -  Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Clem Owunna

3.      Sen. Bright Nwanne

4.      Dr. Chuma Ezedinma

5.      Frank Nneji

6.      Mr. Ben Obinali

7.      Dr. Frank Jacobs

8.      Mazi Chidi Okoro

9.      Capt. Henry Omeogu

10. Obinna Onuoha

11. Prof. Goddy Onuoha

12. Dr. Nnaemeka Obiaraeri

13. Dr. Chijioke Osuji                               -  Secretary

Job & Wealth Creation Sub-Committee

1.      Prof. Ndi Okereke Onyiuke      -       Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Dr. Clair Omatseye                  -       Deputy Chair

3.      Mr. Chineme Iheaku

4.      Prof. Ebere Onwudiwe

5.      Comrade Joe Ajearo

6.      Mr. John Ekezie Okeahialam

7.      Princess Gloria Akobundu

8.      Prof Bongo Adi       

9.      Mr. Uche Odozor   

10. Mrs. Chidi Ngoka

11. Dr. Mrs Bibiana Okoroafor

12. Amb. Adaobi Obioha

13. Mr. C.N.C Nwachukwu                     -          Secretary

Tourism and Hospitality Sub-Committee

1.      Mr. Charles Anudu           -       Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Prof. A B C Duruaku         -      Deputy Chair

3.      Ken Ikpe

4.      Austin Chilakpu

5.      Barr. Demo Oduoma


Talents and Opportunities Sub-Committee

1.      Mr. Dan Ngerem                  -       Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Mr. Stanley Amuchie           -        Deputy Chair

3.      Kanu Nwankwo

4.      Okey Onyegbule

5.      Rep of Vulnerable Group

6.      Mr.Linus Okorie

7.      Mr. Excel Ochiama

8.      Fan Ndubuoke                -          Secretary

Security Sub-Committee

1.      Sir. Mike Okiro                      -        Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Dr. Martin Ejidike

3.      AIG. Charles Ugomuo (rtd)

4.      Sir. Joe Nwachukwu

5.      Amb. Paul Njoku

6.      Chief Ben Opara

7.      Gen. Chijioke Egwuagu   -         Secretary

Diaspora Initiatives Sub-Committee

1.      Prof. Chudi Uwazuruike         - Sub- Committee Chair

2.      Martin Ezemma

3.      Dr. Agatha Anosike

4.      Chief Alozie Aguwa

5.      Bonny-Life Ndu

6.      Ugoeze Edith Ohanwe

7.      Chinedu Chukwuonye

8.      Dr. Rita Amakiri

9.      Chief Charles Eke

10. Mr Bosco Nwokeji

11. Anselm Okorie                     -     Secretary

Owerri Town Planning Sub-Committee

1.      Chuka Odom         -                 Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Hon. Levi Oguike   -                 Deputy Chair

3.      Mr. Chinenye Nwabueze

4.      Sir Gabriel Odua

5.      Paul Onwuanibe

6.      Arc. Noel Obioma

7.      Arc. Festus Adibe Njoku

8.      Sir Chucks Okoronkwo

9.      Mr. Humphrey Anumudu

10. Steve Onu               -                 Secretary

The Committee will be inaugurated as follows

Date: 3rd April, 2019

Venue : Rockview Hotel, Owerri

Time 12 noon.

AS IMO EXPECTS A NEW FIRST LADY, WHAT SHE MUST NOT OVERLOOK...

IKEDURU HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT VISITS AMB. OGBUAGU

VIRGIN BLOG: IMO RESTORATION COALITION RIDICULES GOVERNOR OKORO...

VIRGIN BLOG: IMO RESTORATION COALITION RIDICULES GOVERNOR OKORO...: A group called Imo Restoration Coalition has issued a declaration, called IMERIEMWE DECLARATION  applauding Imo People for their resilience ...

IMO RESTORATION COALITION RIDICULES GOVERNOR OKOROCHA'S THWARTED THIRD-TERM-BY-PROXY PROJECT.

A group called Imo Restoration Coalition has issued a declaration, called IMERIEMWE DECLARATION  applauding Imo People for their resilience to stand down a vicious Governor Owelle Okorocha's imposition of a successor, from his family dynasty, by  electing alternative Governor on march 9th polls.

The Convener of the group, former commissioner for information and strategy, High Chief T.O.E . Ekechi, made this statement in a communiqué signed by the founding members, at his country home, Imerienwe, Ngor-Okpala Local government area.

The group resolve was geared towards alarming the manner and speed, Governor Okorocha was transmuting himself into an emperor, which is a great danger to the sociopolitical and economic life of the Imo people.

Chief Ekechi, who is also the Founder, Imo Coalition of the All Progressives Congress, APC, indicated that the outgoing Governor's insistence on endorsing his son in-law, as Governor in 2019, was ill-will and undemocratic, adding that it was an insult to the sensitivity of sane Imolites.

You may recalled that the 2018  Imerienwe Declaration was articulated the seven point resolution, which remains the watershed in the struggle against impunity and self succession.

The Convener  called on Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha to start preparing his handover note for the incoming Governor, Emeka Ihedioha .

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IKEDURU AGOG FOR AMB. UCHE OGBUAGU AT THE GRAND FINALE OF HIS CAMPAIGN TOUR TO THE 12 WARDS

The Peoples' Democratic Party, Candidate for Ikeduru at the State House of Assembly Amb. Uche Ogbuagu has ended his seven days campaign rally at the twelve wards in Ikeduru local government area.

The campaign rally kicked off with  courtesy visits to Traditional Rulers,Ward Leaders and  Clergymen located in these areas.

Amb. Uche Ogbuagu also inaugurated 15 pipe borne water in the 12 political wards of Ikeduru state constituency, comprising of Ngugo/Ikembara ward, Inyishi ward and subsequently to Amakaohia, Avuvu, Atta 1, Atta 11, Eziama, Amaimo, Okwu(Trinity wards) Amatta, Uzoagba, Iho-Dimeze and Akabo wards.

In his message, The Media Executive reassured his people of quality representation and a voice to Ikeduru state constituency, added that every well meaning Ikeduru sons and daughters should ensure, they vote on the account of positive track records of the Candidates.

The Founder, Chief Executive Myradio 101.1 FM/Gold 89.3 FM, reiterated that he had attracted  massive rural development, industry and accessible roads in the area and charged successful Ikeduru Indigenes to come home and invest.

The high point of the campaign was the inauguration of 15 pipebone water, Amb. Ogbuagu

drilled in the 12 wards of Ikeduru local government area.

AMB. UCHE OGBUAGU: THE BEAUTIFUL PRIDE FOR IKEDURU STATE CONSTITUENCY.

The Campaign train of the Peoples' Democratic Party, PDP, Candidate for Ikeduru at the State House of Assebly , Amb. Uche Ogbuagu has moved on to  Amakaohia and Avuvu Autonomous Communities in Ikeduru local government area to seek  their votes at the forthcoming Governorship and State Assembly Elections.

Amb. Uche Ogbuagu while speaking to the Council of Elders at the palace of the traditional ruler of Avuvu,HRH. Eze Engr. Francis Mezu Anukwu, ( Eze Udo of Avuvu Ancient Kingdom), made it clear to them that he would not betray Ikeduru but he will represent the area to the best of his energy.

He reminded them that a vote for PDP will ensure a better future for their children and generation yet unborn. He promised to ensure that the dividends accrual to Ikeduru from the government will not pass them by.

Speaking on behalf of the council, the traditional Prime Minister of the community Nze Sabinus Okoro Blessed Amb. Ogbuagu and charged him to be fearless and bold in his disposition towards Ikeduru once he enters the House of Assembly.

He  Praised Amb. Ogbuagu for sinking a borehole in the area and pledged their total votes to Amb. Uche Ogbuagu come March 9

AMB. UCHE OGBUAGU ADDRESSING THE PEOPLE AT OKPALA- AMAKAOHIA, IKEDURU LGA

UCHE OGBUAGU IS LOVED BY ALL

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