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Patience Jonathan Sues EFCC For Placing ‘No Debit Order’ On $31.4m Account

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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Patience Jonathan Sues EFCC For Placing ‘No Debit Order’ On $31.4m Account

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan has filed a N200m fundamental rights enforcement suit against Skye Bank Plc, following the freezing of four bank accounts, which she claims the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has used to inconvenience and embarrass her.
The four accounts, lodged with Skye Bank Plc, are in the name of four companies which is said to have a balance of $31.4m


The four companies are Pluto Property and Investment Company Limited; Seagate Property Development & Investment Co. Limited; Trans Ocean Property and Investment Company Limited and Development Company Limited and Globus Integrated Service Limited.
In an affidavit filed before the court and deposed to by one Sammie Somiari, a legal practitioner on behalf of Patience Jonathan, the deponents claims that the EFCC placed a No Debit Order on the four accounts in July in the course of probing one Waripamo Dudafa, a former Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan.
After its investigations, the EFCC went ahead to file an amended 17-count against Dudafa and seven others, including the four companies, with the defendants being accused of conspiring to conceal the monies which the EFCC claimed they ought to have known formed parts of the proceeds of an unlawful act.
In the affidavit however, Sammie Somiari claims that it was Dudafa who helped Mrs Patience Jonathan to open the four bank accounts which the EFCC froze.
According to him, Dudafa had on March 22, 2010 brought two Skye Bank officers, Demola Bolodeoku and Dipo Oshodi, to meet the former first lady at home to open five accounts.
He, however, claimed that after the five accounts were opened, Mrs Patience Jonathan later discovered that Dudafa opened only one of the accounts in her name while the other four were opened in the names of companies belonging to Dudafa.
Somiari added “that Mrs Jonathan complained about this to Honourable Dudafa, who at her prompting and instance promised to effect the change of the said accounts to the applicant’s name; and to effect this change, Honourable Dudafa brought the said bank manager, Mr. Dipo Oshodi, who claimed to have effected the changes. This was about April 2014.
“The bank official, Mr. Dipo Oshodi, as it would appear did not effect or reflect the instruction of the applicant to change the said accounts to her name(s) despite repeated requests.
The deponent also claims that Mrs Patience Jonathan who is said to be away for an urgent medical treatment abroad, is the sole signatory to the accounts as the money belongs to her.
The affidavit also said that the ATM credit cards bearing the said companies’ names were brought to Mrs Jonathan by the bank manager who promised to replace them once the cards bearing the changed names were available, but he never did.
“However, since 2010 up until 2014 and thereafter, Mrs Jonathan had been using the cards on the said accounts and operating the said accounts without let or hindrance. Even in May, June and July 2016, the former First Lady traveled overseas for medical treatment and was using the said credit cards abroad up until July 7, 2016 or thereabouts when the cards stopped functioning.”
In her fundamental rights action before the court, the wife of the former President is asking the court to compel the EFCC to immediately vacate the “No Debit Order” placed on her accounts.
She also says the action of the EFCC without a court order or prior notice to her is illegal, overbearing and constitutes a breach of her fundamental rights as enshrined in Section 33, 34, 35 & 36 of the 1999 Constitution.
She wants the court to order Skye Bank to pay her damages in the sum of N200m for what she termed a violation of her right to own personal property under Section 44 of the Constitution.
The EFCC on its part is set to arraign the former Presdent’s aide, Dudafa and his alleged accomplices for money laundering before a Federal High Court in Lagos.
The case will be heard on Thursday, Sept 15.

ARISE AFRIKA PRESENTS NIGERIAN YOUTHS, LEADERSHIP AND THE WAY FORWARD

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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FROM  EDITORS DESK:

We might have come across a lot of publications with different objectives; however here is one publication with a distinction in all areas. It is with excitement that I introduce you to  Arise Afrika  an international online magazine that seeks to increase awareness of bordering issues within our country Nigeria, and around the world.  We would like to serve you with accurate information on events around the globe. 

Our publication seeks to convey valuable and timely information on the life and culture of the Nigerian people, these will be educating. The contents I know certainly will interest you as it ranges from  Interviews from Oprah David a woman with a craze for singing and reaching out to the world with her God-given talent which was one of our first publications here online.  If you ask me you are up for best time of information acquisition.
Arise Afrika Magazine which would be unveiled this month  center of attention will be on Politics, economy, Health and real life issues, Pictures from Iconic 40th Anniversary of Imo state – co organized by GCFN Consult and Nigerian Eye Newspaper,  my article on Nigerian Youths Leadership and the way forward. We are  here to showcase your business online .
To everyone that assisted us from the very beginning making direct and noticeable contributions, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Victor Nwaorgu – Editor/Director of Media

 

Arise Afrika International are partners of Bureau of Student Affairs in organizing the Imo Student Leadership summit. The group has urged the  Nigerian youths to rise up and brace up for leadership as a way forward. According to the Leader of the Group Mr Ikechukwu Anyanwu – co-host of Imo @ 40 Commemorative Lecture held on 18th June at Imo Concorde Hotel Owerri.

Arise Afrika  is a non government and non profit organization. It is also a movement geared towards re-engineering the mind set of Africans about sustaining themselves in their immediate communities. An off shoot of Global Circle of Friends Network (GCFN) a community based organization founded by Anyanwu Ikechukwu in 2001. We hope to help you to discover and develop your talents so as to make a positive impact in the society. We will help you get the education, time and financial freedom that you desire.
The online news platform of Arise Afika is used as to promote social democratic values of Justice, freedom and democracy. Create a reawakening of our strong and sustainable ethical and cultural values.
The future lies with the youths and they need to be steered away from negative influences. Our nation needs to arise from the deep slumber that we have fallen into  and our youths must take our own destinies in our own hands . Nigerians must cooperate with each other to build a better functioning communities through small scale industrial vocations . We must become advocates for better governance and implementation of policies that affect the society.
Arise Afrika seeks to develop and encourage youths to embrace their full potentials in all spheres of human endeavour and not to feel alienated by the present severe socio-economic conditions. The youths must be challenged to recover lost values through the same cooperative dedication and strength that must pull them out of the fangs of poverty.

He commented:  \” It\’s not a skyrocket science, neither is it difficult for us to identify our problem as a nation. They say when you discover your problem, it\’s the  first  step to finding a lasting solution to the problem.  the bane of our society has been lack of good leadership. The time to act is not 2019 but now. It\’s about  time for us  youths to rise up to the challenges facing us. Alone is a voice but together is a force. The youths are a force to be reckoned with and would midwife the desired change in this country. \”
In their press release 7 days to the kick off of 2 days LEADERSHIP SUMMIT. They advised the youths. Read the statement of the group below the pix cut

Mr Ikechukwu Anyanwu -Publisher Arise Afrika

NIGERIAN YOUTHS LEADERSHIP AND THE WAY FORWARDA youth is an individual filled with vigor, activeness, strength and capability. One who has his future ahead with much value to offer to the world and ready for service. The continuity of the nation depends solely on the youths. 
Leadership is the ability of an individual to influence the behavior of others and resources in a positive direction. Leading and service are both qualities of a good leader. A leader must have undergone training, passed through school, through a period of service, learnt and become grounded on the ethics of leadership. A leader is a problem solver. In today’s world where the government can no longer foot the bill of every citizen, this is not the time to complain about the government.
What are you doing as a youth? A song writer said “brighten the corner where you are” this calls for all hands to be on deck, you are a leader in your own area.  We are engulfed roundabout with difficulties; over 60 percent of our populations live below poverty line. This situation has left our youths with nothing other than poverty and despires.
Many have given up because they find nothing useful to do and have become apostles of destruction.   If at all we are going to handle this continually changing world, we have to adapt our selves by being resourceful and creative. While a wave is still forming a long way off in a distance, surfers know that it is a time to move a paddle out and get in position. We cannot bring change as youths without a burning desire for it.
 It is this desire that creates ambition, which is the inner propelling force that drives an individual to pursue positive change; this will make us undaunted and unquenchable. Let every youth therefore be re-engineered to pursue education as to acquire the requisite skills to help us communicate our thoughts and ideas to help solve challenging situations in our environment, society and the nation at large which is one of the aims of acquiring knowledge at any level.
He who is not informed is deformed; a deformed person morally or intellectually cannot lead well.  Education enables us to identify a societal problem and proffer solutions to it. We were trained in school not to graduate and join the teaming population of undergraduates. Why are you sent to school? You are sent to school not just to acquire education but to be trained to affect humanity positively, education refines our God given talents. It brings out the real you making you more fortified to take charge.  
There is need to harness entrepreneurial skills which will lead to self reliance. Show me a youth with ideas, for that is a born leader.  In other to execute your ideas you actually need the drive, and determination to take risk.  You may start small but dream big.  You cannot be seeking for job when you can be your own boss.  Become an employer and boost the nation’s economy. For economic development, ideas should be refined and harnessed into commercial value. Anywhere there is inefficiency is an opportunity for innovation.  Look around you, what can you do to make the society better? 
Ensure you are at Imo Students Leadership Summit to know how to move forward . You will be equipped and empowered for the future.
The FUTURE dawns for us. Become all you can be, come chat up your future at this summit come 20th & 21st September 2016 at IICC Owerri.
You have what it takes.
Are you a leader or aspiring leader? Then you can’t afford to miss this.
FACILITATORS OF THE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Bureau of Students Affairs, Imo State Government House in partnership with GCFN Consult, Arise Afrika and Zanders Fm 

BRO EMMA OKORIE IS PLUS ONE TODAY!!

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FATHER, APOSTLE & SPIRITUAL COVER
 
Dear friends, join me to Celebrate my father, Apostle, Mentor, A living Legend of our time.
The man who nurtured & equipped me for the work of ministry, gave me my first preaching platform, taught me the power of vision, a master strategist!
Happy birthday . Wishing you God\’s riches best.

Bro Emma Okorie:  Who is He?

PROFILING MY MENTOR & WATCHING THE MINISTRY GROW

Bro Emma rose from a very humble background and started out in life without the privilege most people have but today he has silently caused a revolution through the Apostolic ministry.
Coming in contact with him 28 years ago, watching and following the ministry closely these years has given me an insight into the life of one of the greatest achiever of our time.
Growing up from a poor background, he did not fall into the temptation of letting wealth and international exposure get the better part of him. He had a strong commitment to fulfill the call of God upon his life at an early age of 17.
He gave his life to Christ in 1967 at Scripture Union, Mission Hill Umuahia. Was mentored and served under the tutelage of Bill Roberts, a British missionary who found himself worthless to save the lost. Bill Roberts went through hazardous life to raise missionaries for post civil war.
Grooming and mentoring Bro Emma from a boxer to a preacher. He taught him and proved him during the war by putting him in charge of a warehouse of relief materials sent by donor nations to save ibos from starvation.
Bro Emma Okorie became a Joseph in charge of distributing food to people as they lined up everyday to collect their ration.
The last of nine children, but became messiah to his entire family, community, Nigeria and the world at large.
He stepped out into itinerant evangelist ministry in an age when even the church of that day thought he was foolhardy. Leading a band of young men who all depended on him for direction through the length and breath of Nigeria.
The deaf heared, the dumb spoke, the blind saw and the dead were raised back to life besides other incurable diseases that were destroyed. Carrying generating sets on their heads, climbing mountains to get to people that had not heared the gospel.
Later in life, he met the amiable Chinyere Mba who later became his heart robe, Proposing to her in an usual manner. The two sacrificed their comfort to preach the gospel. Marriage could not stop his itinerant ministry. With her support, he became more and more daring in faith.
From Oral Roberts University, he moved to Rhema Bible Training Center on the advice of the Dean. Where God gave him a design of a bible school of practical application and what we know today as LWTC which has revolutionized the Christianity in this part of the world and beyond. A school am proud to be one of its graduating student.
The revolution is the practical application of the “five fold ministry” otherwise called the Apostolic Ministry in the church as enshrined in the scriptures and that is really what makes Living Word Ministry quite different from others.
He established the Living Word training center with the vision of equipping the believers for the work of ministry. The school is not for a ‘collared few”. Here everybody is somebody and only Jesus is Lord. Soon the students of the school began to hunger to practice what they had been taught. To solve that problem, Bro Emma planted a church, then another and another. Today he has planted outpost churches In Nigeria, USA, UK, Poland, Germany, South Africa, Togo etc
Out of a burden to get children trained in the way of the Lord, so that when they grow, they would not depart from it, bro Emma started the LWA in his house.
What bro Emma started as a mustard seed as a mustard seed stands today as a towering oak tree. The educational arm is one of the mission thrust of this great and humble servant of God.

CITATION OF IMO @ 40 LIFETIME ACHIEVER AWARD RECIPIENT: CHIEF (DR) EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA IWUANYANWU

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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CITATION OF IMO @ 40  LIFETIME ACHIEVER AWARD RECIPIENT: CHIEF (DR) EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA IWUANYANWU
 In life, some leaders are simply born great; some have greatness bestowed  on them by providence; while some achieve greatness by hard work. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu is indeed a rare combination of these three phenomenal traits.
Born on Friday 4th September, 1942 to the humble Christian family of Late Pa Bernard and Late Madam Hulder Iwuanyanwu of Unuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area, Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has today risen to the pinnacle of greatness and stardom. Propelled by the virtues of hard work, honesty and unalloyed faith in God, he has attained an enviable height as a successful role model, a political colossus, an industrial giant, a dedicated soldier of Christ, a professional icon of superlative class, a pace setter, an unprecedented philanthropist, a champion of youth empowerment, a detribalized Nigerian patriot, an epitome of integrity.
He has the following academic qualification:
1.     B.sc Hon Civil Engineering University of Nigeria Nsukka.
2.     D.sc Engineering Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland USA
3.     L.ld (Hon) Shaw University Raleigh , North Carolina USA
4.     DBA Hon University of Nigeria Nsukka
5.     D.sc Hon University of Jos
6.     D.sc Hon University of Calabar
7.     D Tech Federal University of Technology Owerri
8.     DBA (Hon) Edo State University
9.     D.sc (Hon ) Engineering , Imo State University

Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is a registered Engineer by the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria.  He is a Fellow of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Fellow Institute of Civil Engineers, Fellow Institute of Science & Technology, Fellow Solar Energy Society of Nigeria and Many others.
Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel  Iwuanyanwu is a meticulous and articulate investor, whose business empire runs through all spheres of economic endeavour.
So far, this business mogul has established twenty-two business outfits within an outside Nigeria.
In Politics, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has blazed the entire landscape like a legend. For some year, he flew the flag of Ndigbo as a frontline presidential aspirant. In the People’s Democratic Party today he is a member of the National Board of Trustees and also a member of the National Caucus of the party representing the entire South East Zone. HE served as Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo State Creation Committee, Chairman Ohaneze Ndigbo Planning and Strategy Committee, Board Chairman Federal Road Maintenance Agency, Board Chairman Nigerian Investment Promotion, Founding Chairman Raw Materials Research and Development  Council of Nigeria, Chairman National Productivity Merit Award Committee and presently Pro-Chancellor University of Calabar, just to mention a few.
In his philanthropic activities, he made contributions in the following area;
1.     He built the Children Center in his Alma-Mater in University of Nigeria Nsukka which he dedicated to his dear mother Late Madam Hulder Iwuanyanwu.
2.     He built and equipped Blood Transfusion Center at Federal Medical Center Owerri which was taken over by the Federal Government. Today, this center is the Center of Excellence of Blood Transfusion for the whole of South Eastern Nigeria.
3.     Under the governorship of Gen Ike Nwachukwu Chief Emmanuel chaired a Committee on Works and Infrastructure which recommended the building of Imo airport. He argued that Imo state at a time which comprised the present Imo, Abia and Ebonyi States was landlocked. And besides, the State was a home of many prominent entrepreneurs who regularly flew to other parts of the world for their business. This project was commenced with contributions from the then Imo Communities. At a stage when the project was suspended for lack of fund, leaders from Owerri Zone, the Zone in which the Airport was located held a meeting with the Military Governor at the time who explained that N2 million was required from the Government in order to continue the Airport project. Owerri Zone subsequently promised to pay the N2 million. The cheque for this project was handed over to Late Hezekiah Ofurum who was then a Commissioner under Governor Madueke. Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu paid this N2 million on behalf of Owerri people. It is important to note that at that time, N2 million was more than $2million (Two Million Dollars). Chief Emmanuel Iwuanaynwu did not request for any refund from Owerri Zone or the Government.
4.     When the Airport was completed, the Airport was not commissioned to any use as the Federal Government at a time argues that it was very close to Port Harcourt Airport. Chief Iwuanyanwu established Oriental Airlines and brought in Six Air-Crafts that operated between Owerri, Abuja, Kano and Maduigiri. Other Airlines found this route profitable and followed Oriental Airlines. Today Imo Airport is a beehive of Commercial Activities.
5.     Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu established Champion Newspapers to create a balance in the dissemination of information which was dominated by Press outside Igboland. Champion Newspapers indeed gave Igbos a sense of belonging.
6.     Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu established Iwuanyanwu National Football Club which was an offshoot of Spartans Football club which was virgin for disbandment. Iwuanyanwu National Football for many years dominated the lead, winning the league and FA Champion and Charity Cup a number of times. It is historic to note that Iwuanyanwu  Nationale Club was the first Club to win the profession league in Nigeria.
7.     Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu made a lot of other contributions to the development of sports through Iwuanayanwu Sports and Athletic Foundation and Iwuanyanwu Comet
8.     Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu established Iwuanyanwu Foundation which awarded University scholarship to many gifted students to study in tertiary institutions. All together he has trained over 3,000 Nigerian youths in his scholarship programme.
9.     Chief Iwuanyanwu was the Chairman of Owerri Chambers of Commerce. HE was a strong advocate of homeward integration by businessmen from Igboland. By this policy, he insisted that Igbo entrepreneurs should invest part of their businesses in Igboland to create goods, services and employment for the youths of  Igboland. He set example of this by establishing most of his businesses in Owerri and even in his village Atta, Ikeduru.
10. Chief Iwuanyanwu made substantial contributions to the development of many communities in Imo State for the provision of light, water and roads.
11. Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu appreciated that most people in Igboland are Christians of various denominations; he therefore supported many Christian projects in Igboland.
12. Around 1987, when the military indicted their intention to hand over power, leaders of Imo State comprising Imo, Abia and part of Ebonyi met at the palace of Onuegwunwoke in Owerri in order to select a Spokesman for the Igbos. At that time, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was still a young man and the leadership was expected to fall in the hands of older leaders such as Dr Jaja Wachukwu, Chief R.B.K Okafor and Dr. J.O.J Okezie. At a well attended meeting by all Traditional Rulers, Political leaders and Religious leaders in Igboland, these three older leaders failed to step down for the other to be the rallying point for the Igbos. After many hours of deliberation, the Traditional Rulers announced that they were going on a caucus to select somebody. We all agreed to accept whoever they selected. After their deliberation which lasted for One hour, they came back from their meeting and announcement was made by HRM Eze Benard Enweremandu in behalf of the Traditional Rulers that they have selected a younger person Chief Emmanuel Iwuanywu to carry this assignment. The three leading politicians Chied R.B. K Okafor, Dr. Jaja Wachukwu and D. J.O.J Okezie one after the other declared their support for Chief Iwuanyanwu. Chief Iwuanyanwu was therefore unanimously appointed the Spokesman for Igbo people on all political issues.
Subsequently, all the meetings about the creation of Ebonyi State were held in Chief Iwuanyanwu’s residence. Later when Ebonyi was being created, the dispute between Afikpo and Abakiliki areas was also resolved in Chief Iwuanyanwu’s house
Chief Iwuanyanwu therefore has played major role in shaping the life and destiny of Igbo people.
In recognition of his selfless services to humanity, Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu is a recipient of an avalanche of International and National awards and titles including Ahaejiagamba Ndibo conferred on him by Chairman of Traditional Rulers Representing the seven Igbo Stated of Nigeria.
In all his houses, he established of Chapel of Holy Bethel where constant praises and prayers are offered to the Almighty God. All through his life, he had remained a dedicated soldier of the Christ, using his time, money, intellect and other resources in the effective propagation of the Gospel. He is the member of the Order of Knights of St Christopher in the Anglican Communion.
His philosophy of life is appropriately encapsulated in his speech on Monday 11th November, 1985 when he handed over a Blood Transfusion Center which he built, furnished and donated to the Imo State Government and I quote:
“I believe in the Supreme Being. He is Omnipotent, Omnipresent. He is all loving and all wise. He is the Almighty God.
I believe that the highest fulfillment, the greatest happiness and the wildest usefulness if the individual can only be realized in harmony with the divine will of the Almighty God.
I believe in the supreme worth of the individual, in his right to life and liberty and pursuit of happiness.
I believe in the sacredness of human life and human right.
I believe that every right implies a responsibility, every opportunity an obligation and every possession a duty.
I believe in dignity of labour whether with the head or with the hand.
I believe that the goof God in his infinite mercy has bestowed mankind with sundry gifts and whatever gift bestowed on any man is given to him by the good Lord in sacred trust and man should use such gifts to promote love, happiness and peace among the people of all races and creed.
I believe that the world owes no man a living but owes every man an opportunity to make a living.
I believe that love is the greatest thing in the world and it can over-come hate, greed and rancor.
I believe that the rendering of useful service is the common duty of mankind and the greatest happiness and peace of the human soul can be attained in rendering such services.
I believe that truth,  justice and equity are fundamental pre-requisites to an enduring social order that right can and will always triumph over might.
I believe in the sacredness of promise, that man’s word  should be as good os a bond, that character not wealth or power or possession is of supreme worth.
I believe that prudence is essential to well ordered living and that economy is a pre-requisite of a sound financial structure whether in government, business or personal affairs.
And finally, I believe that law is made for man and not man for law and that government is the servant of the people and not the master and no individual can be greater than the society in which he lives.”
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, we present to you, Chief (Dr.) Engr. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu CRR, OFR, MFR,FNSE, FNICE,KSC AHAEJIAGAMBA NDIGBO, a distinguished , illustrious and celebrated Nigerian. A living legend of our time. His heritage if humility. His profession is pragmatism. His legacy is diligence and prudence. His promise is versatility spiced with magnanimity.

JONATHAN SPEAKS OUT…

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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JONATHAN SPEAKS OUT…

I Didn\’t Hand Over A Collapsed Nation To Buhari – Dr.
Goodluck Jonathan-

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has replied his critics who accused him of handing over a nation at the verge of collapse to his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari.

Jonathan recounted the achievements of his government to include, handing over a country that produced the richest man in Africa.

Jonathan said, “I took over a Nigeria that was the second largest economy in Africa with a GDP of $270.5 billion in 2009, I handed over a Nigeria that had grown to become the largest economy in Africa and the 24th largest economy in the World with a GDP of $574 billion.

“I inherited a Nigeria in which the trains were not working, and handed over a Nigeria in which citizens can safely travel by trains again. I also inherited a country where illiteracy rate particularly in the Northern part was alarming.
I handed over a country where every state in the North and indeed all the states had a Federal University. I inherited a country where there was total infrastructural decay in all the unity schools and colleges of education. But I handed over a country with massive infrastructural improvement in almost higher institutions. I inherited a country where agricultural inputs and production were almost zero. But I handed over a country where a bag of rice was sold for N6,500 to N7000. My regime since the establishment of ecological fund office did more irrigation dams in the North and other parts of the country than other subsequent administrations put together. I inherited epileptic fuel supplies resulting to endless queues at the filling stations. I maintained despite enormous challenges of fuel subsidies and handed over a relatively stable fuel regime.

I inherited a Nigeria that was a net importer of cement, and handed over a Nigeria that is a net exporter of cement.
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In 2009 the richest Nigerian was the 5th richest man in Africa, but I handed over a Nigeria that produced the richest man in Africa.

The former President further stated \” I inherited a country where people were almost losing hope on the credibility of its electoral process but I noticed that democracy will continue to grow in the African continent if leaders value the process of elections more than the product of the process. I handed over electoral process that engendered fairness in its conduct and conclusiveness \”.

He said, “Even in the 2015 general elections in my country, Nigeria, there was potential for major crisis if I was not a President duly elected by the will of the people.
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“The campaigns leading to the elections almost polarized the country into Christian vs Muslims and North vs South divide. Most World leaders were worried that our elections will result into major crisis. Some pundits even from here in the United States said that those elections would spell the end of Nigeria and that we would cease to exist as a nation because of the polls.
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That is where the leadership question comes into play.
.As a leader that was duly elected by the people, I considered the people’s interest first.
.How do I manage my people to avoid killings and destruction of properties?
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With the interest of the people propelling all the decisions I took, we were able to sail through.

Indeed, we sailed through because I refused to interfere with the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, having appointed a man I had never met in my life to run it. We sailed through because I maintained and still believe that my personal ambition, interest is not worth the blood of any single Nigerian.
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My philosophy was simple. For elections to be credible, I as a leader, must value the process more than the product of the process. And the citizens must have confidence in the electoral body.

IMSU STOOD STILL TODAY

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 PIX of Awareness at Rennys Imsu Love Garden!
Imsu stood still
# Imo Students Leadership Summit
# Mind Power for Relevance
# Gospel Music Africa
# Best Quick Service Restaurant
 

Special thanks to

GOD ALMIGHTY FOR HOLDING THE RAIN
ALL THE ARTIST THAT TURNED OUT IN MASS TO MAKE THE AWARENESS A MEMORABLE ONE. INCLUDING mc Worthy , Dj Bruno, Dj Realboss etc
MY FRIENDS AND FANS THAT CAME OUT IN MASS … I LOVE YOU ALL
RENNYS, GMA &  Ariseafrika.com crew.
ALL COMEDIANS Who came out to give their support to Gospel music…. Nah Oluwah give you the talent. I pray that you know him in an intimate level. 
AND TO EVERYONE WHO DIDN\’T TURN UP FOR THE EVENT..  U MISSED A LOT
GOD BLESS YOU ALL……….. 
S P E C I A L       A N N O U C E M E N T !!!   
Your friendly neighborhood Rennys has been once again nominated for Awards. 
Pls Vote for Rennys

FRANK NNEJI A BLAZING TRAIL

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FRANK NNEJI A BLAZING TRAIL: EMERGES IMO BEST ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AT IMO @ 40 COMMEMORATIVE LECTURE &  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Accolades, encomiums, congratulatory messages showered on Mr Frank Nneji CEO ABC Transport during the courtesy visit of GCFN consult, Arise Afrika to his office to congratulate him for emerging Best Entrepreneur of the year via the people’s choice.

 It was voted on the following on www.imo.nigerianeyeonline.com
The group stated that Mr. Frank Nneji has been able to inspire and impact meaningfully in our society. The Publisher of Arise Afrika described Mr. Frank Nneji as  a down to earth man who is always interested in people irrespective of your status. The organizers of the event applaud your giant efforts towards youth empowerment.
The success story of Mr. Frank Nneji is refreshing and scintillating. He is an accomplished job creator, employer of labour, philanthropist who grew his business empire from cradle to become a towering testimony to fruits of hard work.
He is an unassuming trailblazer who many agree is an asset to Imo State and a source of blessing to humanity. For him God comes first, his love for man is unfathomed. Through dint of hardwork and abiding faith in God, he has been able to achieve a lot in life.

DOUBLE HONOURS FOR RENNYS

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Rennys Foods Bags  Best Quick Service Restaurant at  Imo @ 40 Commemorative Lecture &  Most Innovative Manager of the Year /award of excellence at IMSU
 

The manager of Rennys Restaurant IMSU branch, Mr Ikechukwu Anyanwu was recently honored with an award of excellence in the culinary industry as the most innovative manager of the year 2016. The award was given to him at the Imo State University Academics Merit Award organized by Value Transmission Club which held in the school\’s auditorium.

Rennys is an indigenous Quick Service Restaurant established October 2004 which has, for over a decade now, continued to maintain a leading position of  Excellence in Culinary industry, little wonder  their manager bagged an Award of Excellence  during the Imo State Academic Merit Award  IMSUAMA 2015. At the event held  at Imo State University Auditorium, It was accolade after accolade as recipients of the Awards were called upon one after another.
When it comes  to the companies that has impacted positively in the life of the school community, Rennys remains the number one. 
Mr. Ikechukwu Anyanwu of Rennys Foods Limited bagged an Award as Most Innovative Manager of the Year  &  Award of Excellence In the Culinary Industry.
The Manager  described the  award as an honour and validation of the highest standards adhered to by Rennys Food Ltd.
 In his acceptance speech he said
    ”I am delighted to be honored with this Award of Excellence in the culinary industry and to have my creative input recognized like this is a thing of joy.  And it is a further demonstration of how much time and effort we put into our Brand, from product to our services. Rennys have been known for maintaining only the highest standards in everything we do, and this is what has made our customers love us and the market leader in Owerri. I want to assure you all that we will continue to maintain these strict standards while constantly seeking to improve on our products and services .  Be assured that we will not rest on our oars; the school community will continue to enjoy the best of our services.  Rennys – your  friendly neighborhood has really gone a long way in this institution and has come to stay.  Having meet your expectations and dynamics required of the QSR business which is  satisfying the customers  in Product taste/quality, professionally high service delivery in time and manner and creating an inviting, enticing and peaceful ambiance.  I would like to congratulate Mgt and staff of Rennys  and all who contributed towards brining us to where we are to attract this award. This award is dedicated to Almighty God and the Chairman/CEO Hon Tony Offiah who has been on the driving seat by ensuring that our mission which is to make YOU our customer love RENNYS through strict adherence to industry best practices anchored on quality food, quality service in a quality environment.  I am really humbled by this award. Thanks once again for recognizing me today!”
Award is held annually to recognize and reward professionals and brands that has made exceptional contributions , to celebrate academics and those who has helped it to thrive, rewarding excellence, hard work .
List of Awardees include:
Prof. Adaobi Victoria Obasi . Ag Vice Chancellor Imo State University as Most Proactive Vice Chancellor.
*Hon Uche Nwosu – Chief of Staff to Executive Governor Imo state  as Academic Oriented Plolitician of the year
*Hon Uche Onyeaguocha – As Accademic Patron of the year
*Chief Engr. Chibuike Achigbu – Most Influential Enterprenur of the year
* Hon sir Emmanuel Diala – Most outstanding political personality of the year
*Prof Okee Okoro – Academic Bedrock of the year
*Prof Uchefula Chukwumeze – Best Dean of the year
*Hon Benderie Agbata – Most Enterprising politician of the year
*Dr. Emeka Ejikonye – Best Academic Achiever of the year
*Prof. U.D Anyanwu – Most Innovative Dean of the year
* Mr Ikechukwu Anyanwu – Most Innovative Manager of the year
*Mr. Anthony Eberiukwu – Most Promising lecturer of the year
*Mr Anaturuchi  Iroapali Ceo  MyIMSU.com – Best blog of the year
* Esiowu Ok-David  – Best Afro Singer of the year
*Prof BCN Ikeguoha  – Most Indigenous Dean of the year.
 The event was organized by Value Transmission Club fully endorsed by Imo state University Owerri.
The Rennys foods Limited also bagged award as Best Quick Service Restaurant in Imo at the just concluded Imo @ 40 Commemorative Lecture, Community Development Award.
Are you looking for a place to have quality and affordable meals, ice cold drinks and best of relaxation stop over at Rennys .  
Right inside the campus YOU will find a Quick Service Restaurant tastefully furnished for  your comfort. Where your friends and families can enjoy quality meals prepared in a hygienic surroundings.
…..AT RECREATION PARK Imo State University Owerri
Another ultra modern eatery of Rennys Foods Limited was opened last year  to add spice to life to the student community of Imo state University recently
The outlet operates through out the days of the week from 7.30am – 7pm daily and is already receiving positive rating for their service. The  brand  is noted as being the best indigenous fast food in Owerri little wonder they have bagged series of Award.  Their delicious foods and excellent services  has kept the customers coming back. The outlet offers a delightful experience, lots of varieties at an affordable price.
Simply irresistible!
Pls call 08037512288, to book for your special orders, cakes and corporate canteen management.

INTERNET EQUALITY AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS! BY Prof Obiaraeri

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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INTERNET EQUALITY AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS!
 Prof Obiaraeri.
…the internet is a typical jungle
Welcome to the world of the good, the bad and the ugly.
This is the global village you hear about.
It can be quiet but extremely deadly…definitely there are no rules like you have in the dangerous games of hockey, golf, cricket, rugby or boxing or wrestling.
The Internet is an abyss…especially its social media variant that is populated by all manner of creatures or patrons emboldened by the fabled internet equality and account ownership secrecy.
This is the gravest danger associated with many social platforms-internet ghosts are on the prowl.
Never you lower your guard lest you be consumed by other ravenous creatures including e-robots and e-rascals.
Survival is an individual device. Take what you need and don\’t let what you don\’t need take you.
Kill or get killed. Prey or be preyed upon.
Never let the hunter become the hunted or the game.
What you read or see or watch or hear may not be what you get in real life-it is not all true as some, if not all, are make belief.
Be street wise…put on your thinking cap and toughen your sensibilities (like the proverbial tough elephant skin).
Combat vigorously and defensively on the internet with all your mental agility as we live in an age of intellectual rigour.
Ideas rule the world including crazy ones.
…On the internet you can rule the world as it is on your finger tips…don\’t ruin yourself!
A new normal is possible!
Prof Obiaraeri.

PRESS RELEASE: IMO STUDENTS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT HOLDS THIS MONTH AT OWERRI

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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PRESS RELEASE:
ALL IS NOW SET FOR THE ALL IMPORTANT IMO STUDENTS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ACCORDING TO THE ORGANIZERS OF THE EVENT.


IMO STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT DATE: 20th -21 TH SEPT VENUE: IICC OWERRI

Theme: Mind Power For Relevance. Nigerian Students, Leadership and the way Forward with sub topics created from the above theme, expected to be handled by various resource persons. There would also be an interactive session with the Executive Governor Imo.

OUR VISION
To educate and equip the Nigerian students on Leadership and create an enabling platform to educate and sensitize the youths thereby empowering them with adequate knowledge and re-engineer their mindset, inculcating into them self sustaining abilities

OUR MISSION
To discover and develop young leaders who will embrace their full potential in all spheres of human endeavour and not be feel alienated by the present severe socio economic conditions an initiative of Bureau of students Affairs Imo state Govt House, AriseAfrika.com in collaboration with Zanders Fm.



FACILITATORS/SPEAKERS

Ikechukwu Anyanwu is a life coach , highly sought after human resources specialist, Leadership blogger, leads and mentors thousands of business leaders across Afrika @ Fresh Minds Academy, Progressive Institute of Commerce and Arise Afrika. He speaks to thousands annually on Leadership and success. Into hospitality industry and journalism have paid his dues covering events, producer, Writer, life coach, Leadership expert, Editor in Chief/Publisher Arise Afrika Int, Founder Global Circle of friends Network (2005), CEO GCFN consult, LA Flavors Gardens, Sommies Limited, Manager Rennys Foods Limited, Fmr President Thunderbolt & Pioneer Pastor Living Word Campus Church IMSU. A dynamic youth mentor with a passion to equip, educate and empower the youths. Recreating their ethical and cultural values. impacting life leadership skills. He is Co organizer of Imo @40 commemorative lecture and Community Development Awards held on 18th June 2016 at Imo Concorde Hotel and a Facilitator of Imo Students Leadership Summit 2016.

Dr Linus Okorie is a seasoned technocrat, motivational speaker set to transform our nation by consciously grooming and nurturing the youths into transformational leaders who have developed the commitment to serve with Integrity and excellence. This he has consistently done from 1996 till date. He has used his platform to educate, equip and empower the youths. He is the founder of Guardians of the Nations International (GOTNI a non-profit youth leadership capital Developmental organization with a passion to nurture various categories of young people under 40 years. The first elected President of Student Union Government during his days at Imo State University.

Hon Chief Ugwumba Uche Nwosu is chief of Staff, Imo state Govt House, and his position as the closest political appointee to the number 1 citizen of Imo State is really an inspiration to the youths that they have been given a chance. He is a dynamic and experienced leader who has always had genuine interest in the affairs of students determined his position on this list, any discussion on the future of the youths without participation of the most Proactive Imo Citizen will seem incomplete and Ugwumba a man of impeccable records and achievement will represent the state Government as one of the speakers of the event. He is a detrabalized visionary Nigerian leader, businessman of great repute, a philanthropist per excellence,educationist, humanitarian. He played active role in Student Politics and unionism and is an authority on the subject to be discussed.
Prof BEB Nwoke – this professor from obowu Imo state is arguably one of the best brains at the moment, his records and profile in Leadership Vision Management and Enterprise is rivalled by very few in world today, the indepth of his Mentorship capacity is immense and his opinions are regarded high in the cross section of Nigeria.
Prof. BEB Nwoke is an eminent and distinguished Professor of Public Health Parasitology and Entomology, renowned consultant to the World Health Organisation, WHO, Formerly an Acting Vice-chancellor of IMSU appointed on the 7th of June 2011.Gov. Okorocha during his first visit to the institution announced BEB Nwoke as Ag. V.C and old the world that the Prof. did not lobby to be appointed but that he made up his mind to appoint him as Ag.Vice Chancellor when he heard about the Professors reputation as a disciplinarian, with strong Christian values. In that singular action, history was replayed again as BEB Nwoke was similarly appointed Ag. VC by Rtd. Col. Tanko Zubairo in 1999 when he visited the institution and saw the accolades the Professor got from staff and students.
The 15 months spent by the Ag. VC brought about unprecedented change in the landscape and outlook of the institution. positive change and probity from people that fleeced the system under the old order. During his days as Ag VC he abolished the use of personal assistants (PAs) by lecturers. The PAs were used by some corrupt lecturers to collect “sorting”, sell handouts and engage in numerous sharp practices. Prof. Nwoke abolished the sale of books outside the university bookshop, reactivated the university inaugural lecture series with 6 professors having had their turn. BEB as he is fondly called, ensured the accreditation of Nursing Science, Electrical/Eletronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil & Agric Engineering departments for the first time. He employed competent academic staff to fill up vacancies, ensured promotion of academic and non academic staff witheld as for many years. Recalcitrant lecturers were suspended for going against the university rules, a situation that was never heard of before now.
He is currently the Dean The school of post graduate studies Imo State University. The
Students Leadership and the way forward would not be complete without the erudite scholar.

Chief Kennedy Zanders is a Nigerian Journalist, Publisher and a Philantropist of great repute. He has won several international journalism prizes. His Radio station Zander’s FM is partnering with the Bureau of Students Affairs Imo State Government house for this wonderful event. No other person has utilized his resources to invest in the youths and human capacity development in the south east more than this philanthropist of great repute. Whose foundation has reached out to widow, creative writers and journalist who does not have enough resources.
He is a PDP member and will do anything to the growth and development of Imo. He was a one time senior Special Assistant to the Governor Imo State Government. February 2009 – May 2011, Chief Programmes Officer – National Orientation Agency. Chief Zanders holds B.Sc degree in Mass Communication and has been into the Projects of establishing campus / community Radio and Tv stations(Link), instrument ideal for orientation, unity and development, Ecumenical Projects Initiative, providing recognition for outstanding selfless service , self help projects, and role model activities at the community level to mention but a few.
A member of Nigeria Union of Journalists, National Anti Corruption Corps of ICPC, Chartered Institute of administration, institute for Media Research and Development, Institute for Mediation and community service.
He is fondly loved by the youths who are the number one fan of his radio station known for its youth friendly programs and innovations. Imo Students Leadership Summit could not have gone this far without the selflessness of this great Imolite! We shall be tapping from his wealth of experience at the summit.

Rev Fr Professor Philip Anyaehie Ogbonna is a phenomenon, a legacy and foundation for the youths. He has tutored and mentored so many. A defender of the defendless, an anti-cult crusader, counselor,a blessing to the student. He is a rare gen and indeed a father to look up to no wonder he has baged more than 40 Awards/recognition here and internationally. Space constraints may not permit me to go into listing all of this honours.
He is the founder of anti-cult organization called Peace-On-Campus, He is also the founder of the first and only philosophical academic society in Nigeria and West African region- Soren Kierkegaard International Academic Society of Nigeria (SKIASON).
He has shone like a light in the mist of darkness, without a pistol he became a threat to all those men brandishing their guns, those who prefer to destroy lives, that were afraid of the light but claim to own the campus – the Capons, Executioners, Head Men, Butchers of all the fraternities became aware of this soft spoken priest with strong eyes that threaten to unleash karma on them day and night if they do not come to repentance.
Rev Fr Prof. Ogbonna is one of the key resource person expected at the Leadership summit.

Dr MIKE IHEZUO, a leadership & team expert, entrepreneurs & management pundit, a researcher and consultant. Lectures at one of the citadel of learning in imo State. He speaks across leadership, teamwork, conflicts, crisis, negotiations, technology exponent, entrepreneurship, management, in a quintessential motivational & public speaker.

AIG Donald Iroham (Rtd) is involved in debates on contemporary issues on Television and podiums. Engaged in voluntary services helping the less privileged in the poverty stricken rural communities. Adviser to Government on security issues served as a one time member Adhoc committee set up by the Head Nigerian Police on Reforms, Commissioner of Police Imo state, Aissistant Inspector General of Police of Zone 8 comprising of Kwara, Kogi and Ekiti State. Activities: Debate, Social work, Volunteer services. His wealth of experience would come handy in this all important summit.

Arch Kelechi okwulehie,a trained architect,with a core interest in infrastructural development,environmental management&preservation. He lectures at one of the state owned tertiary institutions in rivers state. He speaks extensively to youths,students and undergraduate audiences across the nation. He is an ordained Christian minister and has served in various capacities since his undergraduate days.he is a practically impactful speaker and spurs his listeners to positive action. strategic planning is one of his key competencies.

Mr. Kenneth Uche Obiakor is the founder of the Center for Education and Citizenship (CCE.ORG)- A globally focused NGO committed to the enrichment of Education & Citizenship in Nigeria. He has an undergraduate degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a Masters degree in International Law. He is a public speaker, writer and lecturer. Kenneth\’s further research and academic engagements are centered around Globalization, digitalization, social democracy and the demands of Literacy in Africa. He is a Father of three and an aspiring knight of the Catholic Church.

These and many more high profile speakers that includes Nature Dumale Kieghe, Dr Bumi Babs, Rev Barr Austin Nnadi, Pastor Larry Misheal, Pastor Obi Iwuchukwu, Hon Chief Mrs Getrude Odukah , HRM Queen Shirley Okwudinma, Hon Rodney Ajaenu, Dr Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe, Hon Kinglsley Chime, Rev Dr Mercy Ogbodo,  Obi Iwuchukwu are the people expected as the major resource persons to present papers on the Leadership Summit put together by Imo state Government Bureau of Students Affairs. Supported by Zanders Fm and Ariseafrika.com




SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR AT THE SUMMIT
HIS EXCELLENCY OWELLE ANAYO ROCHAS OKOROCHA

GUEST OF HONOUR
HIS EXCELLENCY PRINCE EZEAKONOBI MADUMERE – DEPUTY GOVERNOR IMO STATE

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