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POLITICS TODAY: NIGERIANS TO STOP SUPPORTING NON-PERFOMING OFFICE HOLDERS DURING ELECTIONS

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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NIGERIANS TO STOP SUPPORTING NON-PERFORMING
OFFICE HOLDERS DURING ELECTIONS  IDA
 

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All over the world, performance has remained the brain and desire of all mankind. In search of true leadership and service, this means that everybody will not win at the same time to serve the people. The mandate is expected to hinge on a particular person or group of individuals admistering the affairs of the people in a particular time. Lets us say in a political tenure of 4years, rendering service to his or her people.
         
Devoid of party leanings and sentiments, the time is now. It is time for all Nigerians to come back to their senses to trace their root and origin to realize that Nigerians are special people created by God. This Article is made real by calling Nigerians to look well to be fair in analysis to access the performances of our past leaders who has held political positions and their various individual and collective service delivery. During elections into contestable seats from Councillorship, Local Government Chairmanship, House of Assembly seat, House of Representatives, Senate, Governor and Presidency. All these are viable political positions that are contestable and has a maximum duration of 4years which is quite sufficient for any person who is a true Nigerian to put in his best to serve his people. Single tenure of 4years is sufficient for persons that want to serve their people, therefore, multiple tenures without performance should be seen as a thing of the past and should be highly discouraged. Let aspirants for various positions see that their past records and assessment will go a long way to determine their re-election chances more specially for elevation to higher positions. 
All elective positions should be seen as the vehicle through which our destinies are carried either to a pleasurable destination or we will continue to languish in poor performance of elective officers. Actually, when somebody is elected, he makes his best available and should realize the magic of get it first right approach without looking for second term opportunity to deliver the democratic dividends to his people.
Let people be voted and after one term, if after evaluation, it is not convincing by his performance, achievements and popularity, he is to be voted out. This will go a long way to determine and prepare the minds of those who are intending to contest for positions, to really be sure of themselves before vying for any position knowing fully well that they will not get the second chance if they misuse the first mandate given to them by their people.  If  this measure is well applied and instituted in the mind of the people, as a yardstick to measure political office holders so that bad leadership and corruption in Nigerian will loose its strangulating grip in Nigeria and our politics.                                         

Honour for Emma Okorie, Living Word Academy primary school and others at IMO @40 commemorative Lecture and Community development Awards.

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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Honour for Emma Okorie, Living Word Academy primary school at IMO @40 
commemorative Lecture and Community development Awards.     
                         
 For Bro Emma Okorie President Living Word Ministries, Chancellor Rhema University and pupils of Living Word Academy primary school it was a time to revel in the love and warm reception of Imolites during 40th Anniversary of Imo state which was marked with a Commemorative lecture and Community Development Awards.                                                            
For having proven his mettle in education, religious, private and public sectors and contributions to socio economic advancement of South east. The organizers of the GCFN consult and Nigerian Eye Newspapers partnered with civic groups to roll out the drums to honor Emma Okorie as a way of encouraging others to always toe the path of honor, Integrity, Justice, equity, fairness, excellent leadership and transformational mentoring.                                                        
It was an event that attracted dignitaries from within and outside the state, including captains of industries, educationist , technocrats, politicians, civil group leaders who came out  to honour our beloved daddy Emma Okorie with Lifetime Achievements Awards, Living Word Academy primary school also emerged Best Primary school – a school he founded.            
 At the event which was held at IMO CONCORDE HOTEL OWERRI on the 18th of June 2016 various brands, illustrious sons and daughters of Imo, South Eastern leaders were equally recognized. 
The state Governor, Rochas Okorocha was represented by Hon Ibeh the Commissioner of Youths , Sports &  Information and was among the Awardee The Governor\’s wife Nneoma Rochas Okorocha bagged award for her humanitarian services via She Needs a Roof Project, Girl Child Summit, Skills Aquisition Centers.  other dignitaries and Awardee includes: Daddy Hezekiah of Living Christ Mission, Nkwa Group, Dr A.C Ejiaku , Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Late Dee Sam Mbakwe, Dr Amb Kema Chikwe, Chief Frank Nneji,  Hon Tony Offiah, Hon Chike Okafor, Dr Emma Okeson  Prof BEB Nwoke, Bar Marcel Ogwuegbu, Hon Ugonna Ozuruigbo, Cliff Ayozie, Chief Emeka Inyama, Evans Obi, Tonnex Chukwu, IOC Walter , Osita Oparaugo etc while Institution and brands like Imo state University, Rennys Foods, Linus Word Academy, Mountain Crest Schools, House of Freeda, Rochas Foundation college,  Full moon HOTEL, Shirley Supremo, Ibari Ogwa, Gistgate.com, Zanders Fm, IOC Walter, Hair Forest were all  recognized and honored.
The organizers x-rayed  heroes, statesmen, entrepreneurs, community leaders, educationist and brands whose vision, tenacity and hardwork is transforming the South East community into a better place to live, do business and raise families.
The organizers of the event  GCFN consult, Nigerian Eye Newspapers, Leadership Development Foundation for Civic Literacy and other youths has decided that they would establish   \”Emma Okorie Center for Excellent Leadership and Mentorship\”                              
According to Mr Ik Anyanwu during a media chat he informed the public that  “ we will be holding Emma Okorie Annual Public Lecture , release    \”My Mentor & I\”  a book written in honor of a true living legend of our time, our spiritual Mentor and the man who  triggered  the inward fire in our lives  by discovering, developing and harnessing properly our latent  talents from early 90s when we came in contact with Bro Emma  till date. He has always been there to provide us with guidance, direction and right counsel . He is a mentor and not a tormentor. This is what is missing in the life of our youths. 
According to the Guest Lecturers Prof BEB Nwoke former Vc Imsu, Prof Adaobi Obasi Vc Imsu, Rev Fr prof Philip Ogbonna, Prof Chidi Osuagwu, Mr Cliff Ayozie and Dr MacGinger Ibeneme all spoke at the event.
In a brief media chat with NTA, Itv, Nigerian Eye Tv, Afrcan Herald , Frontline Express, National Gazette, Trumpeter, Nigerian Newsbreak, Newswatch, gistgate.com, Elitism6. com,  Imo State Online.com and Central News the Project Director Mr Ikechukwu Anyanwu while responding to question why the event?  
 He explained  \” There is  need to steer the youths away from negative influences. who are behind these agitations? aggressive demonstrations which has lead to loss of lives and properties? It is the youths. Who where at the fore front when we we negotiated with the colonial masters for our independence? its also the youths but today the young people are being relegated to the background. We are used for violence, thuggery, armed robbery, arson, kidnapping and all forms of vices. It\’s about time we come together to ensure that the youths are well guided so as  to secure the future of Imo, South East, Nigeria and Afrika. \”
He went on to point out that we have very few leaders like Emma Okorie to look up to. Ensuring that we have civic literacy will be beneficial to the government too because they would have citizenry that will key in to opportunities that abounds. furthermore he charged the public that enough of the complains. if we want a better Imo, South East or Nation, we need to create it. it will not just happen. we should not be tied to our past but to our potentials. He promised the public that the lectures shall be reproduced for the public to be properly enlightened and craved the indulgence of the general public to support this initiative.
The event held successfully and is being talked about as the biggest and most glamorous event in Owerri.
You can sponsor this public lecture on Analyzing the Future of South East Socio-Political Persuasions in Todays Nigeria the way Forward which will be taken across all the south eastern states.
                                           
 Pls call to book copies of the videos, cds of the Lecture 08037512288



Imo Leadership Summit: Owerri are you ready?

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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The future dawns become all you can be come chat up your future as renowned leaders, educationist, technocrats , entrepreneurs and student leaders  set to brain storm together at IMO LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2016 put together by Bureau of Students Affairs, Imo State Government House in collaboration with Gcfn Consult

The event is scheduled for 26th& 27th  of August 2016 at Imo International Conference Center, a civic gathering that will feature technocrats, educationist, captains of industries, civil society leaders , opinion molders and the Nigerian youths in a discussion that will elaborate on the need of inculcating self-sustaining ability, positivism in our daily activity as ways of strengthening  Nigeria\’s future will be taking place.
Speakers includes:  Dr Linus Okorie, Rev Barr Austin Nnadi, Dr Mike Ihezuo, Rev. Dr Bumi Babs, Ken Obiakor, Pst Ik Anyanwu, Obi Iwucukwu  among others, were the major resource persons while interactive sessions with our Government lead by HE Prince Eze Madumere, Hon Chief Uche Nwosu, Hon Mrs Getrude Odukah, Hon Queen Shirley Okwudinma, Hon Uju Kingsley Chime, Hon Commr. Obinna, Iheme Kaycee Boffin, Smart Alozie and other team of panelist.
The  Theme : Nigerian Students Leadership and the way forward,  with Sub topics created from the above theme,  handled by these renowned Nigerians in other to entertain diverse opinion from all student leaders of Imo extraction within and outside Imo State.
  
The Executive Governor of Imo His Excellency Anaya Rochas Okorocha is the Special Guest of Honour and will deliver the keynote address.
According to  Mr Anyanwu of GCFN Consult, this years Leadership Summit is an opportunity to educate, equip and empower the youths and prepare our MIND POWER FOR RELEVANCE.
In his brief media chat he quoted
  “The illiterate of the future is not the person who cannot read but the person who does not want to learn”
This is an all important summit for every student leader of Imo extraction wherever you are.  You must make plans to attend. It’s important we learn.  We are going  to learn on so as to take our chance when it comes.
According to one of the greatest American President Abraham Lincoln;   “ I will study , learn and get ready perhaps my chance will come”

GHANA: HOT MATTERS WITH COOKIE IWUOHA

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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POVERTY : A CURSE, DISEASE OR A SPONSORED PREDICAMENT?

 
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” – Albert Camus.

What made poverty a permanent state in Humanity, is poverty sponsored? will all mankind on earth ever be united in wealth. Why are few so rich that they acquire things they don’t need, most of it even serves no purpose than just for mere entertainment ,and the others are so poor they can’t afford food to eat talk more of shelter or medication for their health.

Is poverty a choice of the many, out of their laziness or inability of exploiting opportunities that are present, or are many so poor hustling every day because there are no options left, I have heard so much about nations that support their unemployed citizens with enough stipends to afford a shelter, and have met people that  have worked their way from nothing to affluence with sheer hard work and frugality, are all the able bodied poor people to be blamed for being poor? Or is there a system in place that prevents them from climbing the success ladder, my private investigation on this subject has led me to the belief  that capitalism is playing a part in advancing poverty, many  Non Governmental Organization who are putting up a fight against poverty blames capitalism partially for playing a part in impoverishing many and enriching a few, exploitative government policies that milk the masses for the benefit of a few corrupt leaders  who are at the helms of affairs are also another challenge, lack of good innovative ideas or policies to promote the lot of the poor in many nations governance system is also key, so actually for those who love to play the blame game their  seems to be people ,societies or institutions to blame for the poverty that we see around us.
Are we imprisoned economically by the selfish decisions our governments and political leaders make? The idea that a few should manage the resources of a nation is it truly the best? Is our vote truly our power? Or a ploy to make us feel counted or important in a system of governance that  our voice is hardly heard unless we tow the path of violence or civil demonstrations like strike?  Poverty is not just a physical state of lack but also an emotional, psychological and spiritual condition of  emptiness.
The factors promoting poverty in the current age or civilization to name a few is
1.       Ignorance
2.       The existence of Money ( money as a constant means of extraction.)
3.       3. The concept of total ownership
4.       4. Power (centralized  system of power and its twin brother called Corruption)
5.       5.unconscious imprisonment of lofty ideas via promotion of materialism
6.       6. Multi-National Corporations un-repaid debts to Nature and their rampant damage of natural sources of livelihood for communities.
7.       Exploitation of masses for profit via unfair exchange
8.       Greed of neo-colonialism
Like Guarab Chiber asked in his article “Germany ,Spain and Greece are neighbours. do they share their prosperity?
The US and Mexico are neighbours, would they ever share their prosperity ?
The idea of inclusive growth as a society. The idea of giving back to society as duty and not charity. The idea of more you give the more you earn. The idea of respecting humans for what they are and not how rich they are.”
Many in the world are not just poor because its God’s will, we will expose each of the above mentioned subjects contribution in trapping many from defeating the challenges in their society. stay hooked to ARISE AFRIKA and Hot matters column more on this issue next edition.
Cookie Iwuoha is the Publisher of Nigerian Eye Newspapers Accra Ghana.  
He serves on the Editorial Board of GCFN Consult – the publishers of Arise Afrika. visit www.gcfnconsult.org.ng for more of his profile

WAY FORWARD – Local Government

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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AN X-RAY OF OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT -A catena of failed expectations-
The root in the Local Government has necessitated and legitimized any genuine effort by any state government to redress the shame in the existence of the councils in the states.
These local government councils have constantly failed to live up to the expectation of their mandate in making sure that people at the grassroots feel the impact of the government in measurable terms.
Local governments have been hijacked by so called powerful individuals who claim to be leaders and spokesmen who have invariably become De facto owners to whom these local governments have been ceded. They are known to be doubtful philanthropist who claims to have the masses at their beck and call. 
This is their greatest trump card for deceit.
Governments without the right discernment have trusted the chameleonic utterances of such leaders  by allowing them manipulate the party machinery in such a way that Local government chairmen and councilors must be produced through their endorsement if they are to win section election called elections where the electoral process denies the electorate their legitimate mandate.
The so called executive chairmen are therefore reduced to mere robots and stooges  that must take instruction from such leaders.
These leaders have place the Local government under siege, the traditional rulers who are supposed to fight and ensure the wellbeing of their subject once they collect their allowances, they retire to their urban and rural places unaware of the insecurity, tax evasion and mismanagement in their local governments areas because they are cajoled into believing that they will live forever.
In situations where their utterances and resolutions can bring about positive changes, their votes are eclipsed in a conspiracy of silence typical of no mans land.
Party leaders of all descriptions and stake holders in a desperate swinish scramble to reap where they did not sow: gather in the councils at the arrival of local government federal allocations to have their share of the national cake.  Council officials are not left out f the game as they are known to award contracts to themselves and sublet same to close friends whose sharp practices lead to abandonment of contracts, revalidation and profit sharing to that at the end of the day, huge funds have been salted away without any tangible evidence of work one after making council workers millionaires. No wonder why council workers resist deployment under the guise of autonomy of the establishment. This is the local government for you across the country.
It is unfortunate that the masses have continued in vain to hope against hope as promises by local government bosses, whether elected or appointed have become the Sunday – Sunday medicine” In episodic, repetitive and puerile tough pronouncements ranging from carrying everybody along; warning against gossip; absenteeism; open administration; teamwork and payment of outstanding allowances; to dealing firmly with nonconformists.
This has been the order of the day at the inception of any administration while the workers applaud as the “soldier comes and goes”
Professional praise singers will then take over and consummate the orgy of unrealizable manifesto and verbal dividends of democracy.
Invariably there is a rapid return to status quo to organize useless seminars  and workshops on nothing to give the despondent apathetic workforce a sense of belonging. How can the masses anticipate any good from their local governments where chairmen share the allocations from their hotel rooms after which they disappear and make occasional pilgrimages to their council offices only to explain their absence with doubtful meeting at the government house.
Some dry season, strategic roads are graded to rake up dust to justify sacrilegious expenditure instead of making them motor able.
Cottage industries to create employment are often promised to the rural dwellers but these are not in the agenda of local government councils as funds have been spent upfront on frivolities.
Any community that wants portable drinking ware will buy or sink her own boreholes. Mediocre supervisory councilors clad in administrative ineptitude end up serving visitors all in the offices instead of initiating positive proposals to generate revenuer to make the councils visible.
Take a trip to any local government headquarters and weep over grave yard silence, dilapidated infrastructures, unkempt weedy environment that reminds you of war torn establishments. The publicity hungry honorable chairman mortgagees the meager remnants of council funds to the electronic and print media to enhance his noisy vulgarity. Inundate him with chieftaincy titles and see how vain he is.
Go to the local government council to pay any fee and discover that government receipts are not available. Revenue generation is utterly neglected unless it is geared towards enriching the collector.
The concept of local governed have become a misnomer, phantons and painted sepulchers where state legislators are known to collect their own share of the funds from the Local Government they represent in addition to their entitlements. Local government  councils have symbolized a catena of failed expectations as ghost civil servants in some local government from where they collect monthly allowances. Every incoming administration makes frantic efforts to engage revolving ghost workers to give sense of belonging to relations irrespective of establishment procedures not adhered to. This shame goes on ad-infinitum.
Environmental sanitation and disposal of refuse have defied solution and beyond the competence of chairman in urban areas because the fat allocations have made them so intellectually morbid that they chose to hide under the cover of state governments.
People’s money are store away by political office holders for more political exploit in futures. The local government are nor left out in such guests instead of serving the masses. There is therefore need for a new paradym shift. Mature and seasoned individuals with clean public service records should serve as chairmen and councilors of local government to render selfless service to the people, instead of traders and baby aspirants fresh from school.
These should not be imposed on the people under any guise as they easily fail prey to praise singers, deceptive bill boards and assaults. We need chairmen and councilors who know their bearing and commitment t to the people not protégés of God fathers and glorified chief clerks put up for window dressing as executive chairmen. The sole administrator or whatever name they may be called as occasion and circumstance demand should settle down to work according to the dictates of law. They should not be cajoled into feeling that they are better as round pegs in round holes or more qualified than those not appointment. They should realize that their appointment is an opportunity to render selfless service, to the people instead of those responsible for their appointment under the guise of Nigerian factor.
On a more serious note, the Community Development Initiative should be seen as s revolutionary departure from the statuesque. It is aimed correcting the debilitating endemic wrongs of the past, provided the operators will not betray the trust like lions in sheep clothing. It should be endorsed and supported by all for introducing grassroot participatory democracy in practical terms. If the local government system is to serve its purpose in this country instead of being waste pipes

Profile of His Excellency Rochas Okorocha, Winner of Stateman of the Year Award at Imo at 40 Dinner and Awards

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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His Excellency Rochas Anayo Okorocha OON
Born 22nd September, 1962 from Ogboko Ideato South LGA of Imo State
HE Owelle Rochas Okorocha, a politician and successful businessman was born on 22 Sept 1962 in Ogboko, Ideato South Imo Statel He attended Juladasco High School, Jos (1976-1981) He studied at the University of Jos (1990 -1991) obtaining a diploma in Public Administration. He returned to the University of Jos (1993-1994) to obtain an advanced diploma in Public Administration. Career positions include President, Nigeria Red Cross Society, President/Founder, Rochas Foundation Inc, President Rochas Group of Companies Limited, Pro Chancellor, African Business School and Former Chairman, Board of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency. He is was elected governor of Imo State on in 2011

VISION & AGENDA
His Excellency, Governor Rochas Okorocha Mission is a political philosophy and principle based on liberation from political bondage. The Rescue mission political philosophy is grounded on the restoration of the fundamental essence of government which is to creat an environment where the people are secured in their rights to good life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Its objective is to help the people to fully optimize the benefits of government.
The Rescue mission is based on correcting the ills of the past dysfunctional governments and to bring good life, to the people of Imo State.
Owelle’s leadership is by example and has inspired the Imolites that Imo must be better, The centerpiece of the Rescue Mission agenda is free quality eduction which his excllency has delivered from primary to University level to indigenes and non-indegent families who could not afford to go to school.

TITLE OF AWARD: SATESMAN AWARD

Imo state Govt Bureau of student Affairs, GCFN consult, Civil Society groups and Arise Afrika partners for Leadership Summit.

Ikechukwu Anyanwu
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Imo state Govt Bureau of student Affairs, GCFN consult, Civil Society groups and Arise Afrika partners for Leadership Summit.
Come 26th and 27th August 2016 all roads will lead to IICC Owerri Imo state for a 2-day leadership Summit aimed at educating and empowering our youths.

The topic Mind power for relevance, how to gain financial freedom,  will be handled by renowned Nigerians.
Dr Linus Okorie, Hon Uche Nwosu, Rev Dr Bumi Babs, Rev Barr Austin Nnadi, Obi Iwuchukwu, Ik Anyanwu, Ken Obiakor, Smart Alozie are expected as resource persons to present papers on the summit put together by Imo state Government Bureau of student Affairs ,  GCFN consult, Leadership Development Foundation for Civic Literacy and Arise Afrika.  This event will also feature an interactive session with Governor Rochas Okorocha leading a team of panelists who will share their experiences and seek way of preparing the youths as future leaders of tomorrow.
Are you occupying any leadership position?  Do you aspire to become a leader?              Then this Summit is for you.  For Participation, partnership or sponsorship please call 08037512288

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