HUMILITY, LOYALTY AND COMPASSION - ONYENDOZI'S TRADEMARKS AS A PUBLIC PERSON

HUMILITY, LOYALTY AND COMPASSION - ONYENDOZI'S TRADEMARKS AS A PUBLIC PERSON

By Okey Emmanuel

Many have wondered why the person, Engr Prince Promise Nnanyelugo Ike, aka Onyendozi, endears himself to every man that comes his way. So many have expressed surprise why they quickly fell in love with him even while meeting him for the very first time in their lives.

Truth is that humans are generally modelled by the combination of nature and nurture - two forces which build up human character. One's character in turn determines his acceptability to people.

For the character, Onyendozi, he's naturally imbued with the rare trait of humility/meekness - one of the qualities dictated by God in the Bible that must characterize the righteous (see Galatians 5:22-23). Many have struggled to wear the toga of "humility" but for people like Onyendozi, it runs in their blood. Little wonder the APGA National Chairman, Ozonkpu Victor Ike Oye, while meeting him for the first time described him as a man full of humility.

The Bible is not mistaking when it declares humility as a desired fruit of the spirit. For it is humility that begets other virtues such as loyalty, love and care for others. These in turn are the hallmarks of a public servant.

Indeed, no one can truly serve others without humility. No one can truly serve without having compassion for others who are in need.  Again, no one can serve without being loyal to those who called him into the duty.

As we prepare to choose those who would go for us to the Federal House of Representatives, let us remember to choose the ones with God-given virtues for service. Onyendozi is one you can count. So many people have borne witness to that. The spirit of loyalty and compassion will make him care for the people that send him - Ndi Orumba - both North and South. He's already caring through his Prince Onyendozi Foundation. 

Well educated, well exposed, well cultured: Onyendozi is well equiped to represent Orumba people at the green chamber of the Federal House of Representatives.

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2023: REMEMBERING HOW SOME TODAY'S APGA ASPIRANTS NEARLY KILLED APGA 6 MONTHS AGO

It was my hero of the century, the great Ikemba, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu that titled one of his legendary books, "Because I Am Involved". 

Yes, about 6 months ago, yours truly was involved in the media garrison - a war trench of some sort - waging political war with the pen to enthrone the people's choice, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, one generally believed would turn our dear state, Anambra, to a smart megacity. The same war contributed in saving APGA as a political party in Anambra, nay Nigeria.

The opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC, was stiff and dirty fighting, not just to stop Soludo, but to uproot and cast into abyss the party that backed him up - the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. The overall intention was to kill the party to pave way for the total takeover of Anambra state by APC. They employed all sorts of treachery to decimate APGA and a lot of APGA Judas Iscariot were handy in partnering with them in executing this dirty job. Some of them are today struggling to fly APGA flag in the 2023 general elections!

First, they came through a coup d'etat  using a political stooge in the person of one obscure Jude Okeke to take over the leadership of APGA. The intention was to use the stooge to dissolve APGA like the chemist's caustic soda. Through legal ambushments, and many other maneuvers, they tried to force this make-believe through the throats of various electoral stakeholders. But God was with APGA.

The political quagmire that resulted made many believe that a requiem mass had been conducted for APGA. Consequently, many lily hearted members of the party started throwing away APGA membership card and replacing same with APC card. In the words of one political reporter, "Anambra APGA betrayers started purchasing APC broom to smash the APGA ókúkó".

For those of us that remained with APGA, we were booed, ridiculed and jeered. We were meant to look stupid, like one pursuing a shadow. And for once, I saw a physical resemblance of what it was when Jesus' disciples deserted him on the way to calvary. I remember one of my media colleagues asking me, "Okey, what hope do you still have in Jessie - why not 'to your tent O' Israel'?" But I have an unquenchable love for Soludo and un-negotiable faith in his capacity to lead Anambra to a model city.

Secondly, Senator Andy Uba painted a beautiful picture of a prepaid election result in favour of APC for the Anambra governorship race. This was the greatest killer joker, which many bought line, hook and sinker; the result of which was a skyrocketing rise in the cost of brooms in Anambra those dreadful days. Yes, there was a mad rush for acquisition of APC broom by many APGA senior members to sweep away APGA presence in Anambra. Many of today's aspirants under APGA were in this group. They threw caution to the wind and seized the political microphone to persuade Ndi Anambra that an end had come for APGA, and that all roads should lead to the center (APC). This happened just six months ago. The result is now history.

With the collosal fall of Senator Andy Uba, better put in Senator Emordi's words: "Andy dáchára chilie úkwú enu", most of his disciples had now rushed back to APGA to contest for the various houses of Assembly (both in the state and at the federal).

I have these questions for them, and I think APGA screening committee members (as well as the delegates in the forthcoming primaries) should ask them same question:

(1) If these aspirants had succeeded in killing APGA (just 6 months ago), from which APGA would they have been buying its ticket?

(2) They celebrated their decamping to APC amidst funfair and ridicule to APGA (about 6 months ago), what ceremony brought them back to APGA?

(3) What have they done to convince Ndi APGA (and of course Ndi Anambra - knowing that APGA bú nké ányí) that they have repented, if at all they have repented?

(4) How can they convince us that if they gain victory to the House of Assembly (federal or state) that they cannot easily throw away APGA card and join their role models in APC, in their quest to join "the centre"? This is following the fact that, for now, the centre they have been salivating for is the domain of APC.

(5) What moral justification do they have in contesting with their fellow aspirants who stood firm in APGA when they were fighting to destroy the party?

I love the classical quote of Helen Keller, American author, rights advocate and political  activist: "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."

I think that APGA screening committee, and the delegates in the forthcoming primaries, should be guided by this great saying. Those who cannot be trusted in the days of trials and suffering have serious character defect. And those who think character can be developed in ease and quiet are playing with fire.

A word, they say, is enough for the wise.

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ONYENDOZI ORUMBA: WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HIM

It was Augustine Wilberforce that was quoted as saying:  "If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must first lay deep foundations of humility." 

Indeed, both nature and nurture have teamed up to build a tall house of virtues  in the man, Prince Engr Promise Nnanyelugo Ike, popularly known as Onyendozi. 

For purpose of introduction, Onyendozi is a vibrant young man, holds bachelor degree in Engineering (Anambra State University Uli), has a very successful business empire in China and Lagos in which God has blessed him. With his financial capacity, he set up a NGO (Prince Onyendozi Foundation) with which he has impacted lives of youths through various forms of empowerment, conducted medical outreaches in which people from the 15 communities in Orumba South benefitted. He has also built houses for widows, and supplied a mountainous quantum of foodstuffs to people during the COVID 19 pandemic. All these have live proof. 

Several personalities have described Onyendozi with various virtues - unique qualities which have combined in building a strong character in this leading aspirant for the Federal House of Representatives Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.   Now, read down and hear what people say about Onyendozi:

 1. OZONKPU VICTOR IKE OYE (APGA National Chairman):

"Onyendozi is Full of humility" --- . The APGA chieftain described Onyendozi as a man full of humility. He said this when Onyendozi and his teaming supporters visited him recently in his Amawbia home to declare his intention to run for the office of Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South, Anambra State. It was so surprising to many that while meeting Onyendozi one on one for the first time in his life, the APGA national Chairman did not waste time in spotting this peculiar virtue in Onyendozi. Yes, humility is a natural part of Onyendozi's lifestyle.

 2. CHIEF FESTUS ALUKWE (OMEUDO), Orumba North APGA Local Government Chairman.

"Onyendozi chapúrú áchâpú" -  At the local government secretariat while receiving Onyendozi with other APGA officials at Ward and Local Government levels when he (Onyendozi) came to present himself to the leaders of the party, the party Chairman described him by saying: Onyendozi chapúrú áchâpú. This literally means that he, Onyendozi, is outstanding.

3. A HIGHLIFE MAESTRO - 

"Onyendozi is Oji únó émé ógó" The celebrated Highlife chief, while praising Onyendozi in one of his releases, nicknamed Onyendozi as Ójí ûnó émé ógó. The musician probably has heard of Onyendozi's philanthropic feats which includes building house for widows.

  4. ONYENDOZI'S FATHER.

"Onyendozi is very homely" --  While responding to journalists in an interview, shortly after visiting the APGA National Chairman, Onyendozi's father, Chief Caleb Ike - Onowu of Ezira Kingdom - described his son as a very homely man. According to him, Onyendozi is always concerned about situations at home both at family and community levels. This, he added, is probably why he is always concerned about the state of people - especially the needy - in the communities.

5. EZIRA APGA Ward Chairman

"Onyendozi is Very Reachable" - . For Ezira APGA Ward  Chairman, Onyendozi is very reachable. Speaking to other APGA stakeholders from Orumba South LG and the Wards while presenting Onyendozi to them, the party leader said the aspirant is someone who you can always reach. According to him, Onyendozi does not carry himself in that class-manner often seen in many politicians. He is someone you can share your concerns with if gets there.

6. PRESIDENT GENERAL, EZIRA TOWN: 

"Onyendozi is very Humane". Describing the humane nature of Onyendozi, the PG gave instances of how he helped the needy in the community. According to the PG, these are people who are not related to him in any way. The PG gave instance of a widow in their community whom Onyendozi sited her thatched house and was moved to build a decent bungalow for her. The PG also recalled how Onyendozi in Year 2020, amidst the COVID hazards in the nation went ahead to execute his planned Free Medical Outreach to the 15 communities in the Local Government. 

7.  CHIEF (SIR) SENATOR VICTOR UMEH.

"Onyendozi is a Promising Young Man" -  The former APGA National Chairman said this while meeting with Onyendozi when he came to submit his Expression of Interest Form at APGA National office, Abuja.

With these crowd of witnesses from outstanding personalities, there's no doubt that Onyendozi is very fit and qualified to represent Orumba North and South in Federal House of Representatives. He has the character. He has the pedigree.

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ONYENDOZI ORUMBA: WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HIM

It was Augustine Wilberforce that was quoted as saying:  "If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must first lay deep foundations of humility." 

Indeed, both nature and nurture have teamed up to build a tall house of virtues  in the man, Prince Engr Promise Nnanyelugo Ike, popularly known as Onyendozi. 

For purpose of introduction, Onyendozi is a vibrant young man, holds bachelor degree in Engineering (Anambra State University Uli), has a very successful business empire in China and Lagos in which God has blessed him. With his financial capacity, he set up a NGO (Prince Onyendozi Foundation) with which he has impacted lives of youths through various forms of empowerment, conducted medical outreaches in which people from the 15 communities in Orumba South benefitted. He has also built houses for widows, and supplied a mountainous quantum of foodstuffs to people during the COVID 19 pandemic. All these have live proof. 

Several personalities have described Onyendozi with various virtues - unique qualities which have combined in building a strong character in this leading aspirant for the Federal House of Representatives Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.   Now, read down and hear what people say about Onyendozi:

 1. OZONKPU VICTOR IKE OYE (APGA National Chairman):

"Onyendozi is Full of humility" --- . The APGA chieftain described Onyendozi as a man full of humility. He said this when Onyendozi and his teaming supporters visited him recently in his Amawbia home to declare his intention to run for the office of Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South, Anambra State. It was so surprising to many that while meeting Onyendozi one on one for the first time in his life, the APGA national Chairman did not waste time in spotting this peculiar virtue in Onyendozi. Yes, humility is a natural part of Onyendozi's lifestyle.

 2. CHIEF FESTUS ALUKWE (OMEUDO), Orumba North APGA Local Government Chairman.

"Onyendozi chapúrú áchâpú" -  At the local government secretariat while receiving Onyendozi with other APGA officials at Ward and Local Government levels when he (Onyendozi) came to present himself to the leaders of the party, the party Chairman described him by saying: Onyendozi chapúrú áchâpú. This literally means that he, Onyendozi, is outstanding.

3. A HIGHLIFE MAESTRO - 

"Onyendozi is Oji únó émé ógó" The celebrated Highlife chief, while praising Onyendozi in one of his releases, nicknamed Onyendozi as Ójí ûnó émé ógó. The musician probably has heard of Onyendozi's philanthropic feats which includes building house for widows.

  4. ONYENDOZI'S FATHER.

"Onyendozi is very homely" --  While responding to journalists in an interview, shortly after visiting the APGA National Chairman, Onyendozi's father, Chief Caleb Ike - Onowu of Ezira Kingdom - described his son as a very homely man. According to him, Onyendozi is always concerned about situations at home both at family and community levels. This, he added, is probably why he is always concerned about the state of people - especially the needy - in the communities.

5. EZIRA APGA Ward Chairman

"Onyendozi is Very Reachable" - . For Ezira APGA Ward  Chairman, Onyendozi is very reachable. Speaking to other APGA stakeholders from Orumba South LG and the Wards while presenting Onyendozi to them, the party leader said the aspirant is someone who you can always reach. According to him, Onyendozi does not carry himself in that class-manner often seen in many politicians. He is someone you can share your concerns with if gets there.

6. PRESIDENT GENERAL, EZIRA TOWN: 

"Onyendozi is very Humane". Describing the humane nature of Onyendozi, the PG gave instances of how he helped the needy in the community. According to the PG, these are people who are not related to him in any way. The PG gave instance of a widow in their community whom Onyendozi sited her thatched house and was moved to build a decent bungalow for her. The PG also recalled how Onyendozi in Year 2020, amidst the COVID hazards in the nation went ahead to execute his planned Free Medical Outreach to the 15 communities in the Local Government. 

7.  CHIEF (SIR) SENATOR VICTOR UMEH.

"Onyendozi is a Promising Young Man" -  The former APGA National Chairman said this while meeting with Onyendozi when he came to submit his Expression of Interest Form at APGA National office, Abuja.

With these crowd of witnesses from outstanding personalities, there's no doubt that Onyendozi is very fit and qualified to represent Orumba North and South in Federal House of Representatives. He has the character. He has the pedigree.

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ONYENDOZI ORUMBA - THE CALLING AND THE MYSTERY

By Okey Emmanuel

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Once in the lifetime of a people, God packages a programme of recovery and deliverance, or promotion. He also prepares someone to accomplish it.

Yes, it's a season of politics in Nigeria.

 Everyone has the constitutional right to aspire to lead. But the truth is that some people are from creation prepared by the Almighty to lead their people.

Look at Christ's example.

While he was in the woman, the mother got an angelic ministration the child should be named Jesus - meaning one that will save his people. How he would save the people, am sure, the mother did not know. But later in Jesus life, he told his people how he has come to*save the world*.

A similar situation played out in the case of Onyendozi, His parents received a ministration - perhaps not in the manner of Mary's (God speaks in diverse ways) - that he is a promise to his people. So, they gave him the name PROMISE, perhaps not knowing exactly what that promise is all about. 

But when he grew up, as in the case of Jesus, he told the people what exactly that promise is - ONYENDOZI. Yes, God has promised to use the young Promise to Restore the Old Glory of Orumba people. 

Time was when the economic and political fortunes of Orumba was something to envy. I once told the story of how my junior brother was nicknamed Igwe as a young apprentice by his fellows - about 30 years ago. This was simply because he identified himself as an Orumba boy. On hearing Orumba, they all shouted Igwe Abilikete. Up till today, he is known and addressed and respected as Igwe by his peers in Lagos.

Onyendozi is destined to bring back the old glory of Orumba. He will use the platform of the Federal House of Representatives to achieve it. Interestingly, substantial number of men and women of substance in Orumba and beyond are happily supporting him. 

Some even said that they don't know why they are falling in love with him. Of course, when God is ordering the step of His own, things will start falling in pleasant places. 

Onyendozi's campaign train is already cruising on victory path and many people are happily boarding along.

Why not join the Onyendozi Victory Train (OVT)?

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ONYENDOZI'S EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM: MORE ENCOMIUMS POURING IN AS ISHINGIDI CELEBRATES/PRAYS FOR HIM

By Okey Emmanuel

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Ishingidi Orumba, Rt. Hon (Dr) Ben Nwankwo is among many APGA chieftains who are celebrating Onyendozi for picking his nomination and expression of interest forms.

While sharing banters with Onyendozi and his supporters in his (Ishingidi's) Abuja home, the topnotch Anambra politician prayed for Onyendozi, asking God to see him through in the race for the office of Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.

Onyendozi, who is full of happiness and gratitude to God and to many APGA chieftains for supporting him, promised that he would never let his supporters down if he secures the office.

"I have promised God that I would never let my supporters and Ndi Orumba down if voted into the office. 

"It's not about me. It's about the covenant I have with God to do my best in turning around the fortunes of Orumba North and South. That's exactly how I come about the name Onyendozi - a mission to make things better for my people" Onyendozi said.

Prince Engr Promise Nnanyelugo Ike, aka Onyendozi, has received a lot of heartwarming support from the high and mighty in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) since he joined the race. Many believe that he is a favoured aspirant in the race.

It is, however, not surprising that so many APGA leaders are pitching their tent with Onyendozi. His humble and positive dispositions are paving way for him. Moreover, many believe that he has a good heart to serve his people having been a blessing to the less privileged in the society with his personal resources years before coming into political contest.

Added to this is that Onyendozi stood firmly with the party when some of his co-aspirants betrayed APGA especially in the last Anambra gubernatorial election. In those battle days when the soul of APGA was threatened, Onyendozi was in the forefront promoting the party with his money - a situation that earned him BOT membership of Soludo Solution Movement (SSM).

Truth is that Onyendozi Victory Train is cruising and many are boarding along. 

Won't you rather join the winning team?

@okey.ODEWAIWAI.com.

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ONYENDOZI'S NOMINATION/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORMS: MORE ENCOMIUMS POURING IN AS ISHINGIDI CELEBRATES HIM

By Okey Emmanuel

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Ishingidi Orumba, Rt. Hon (Dr) Ben Nwankwo is among many APGA chieftains who are celebrating Onyendozi for picking his nomination and expression of interest forms.

While sharing banters with Onyendozi and his supporters in his (Ishingidi's) Abuja home, the topnotch Anambra politician prayed for Onyendozi, asking God to see him through in the race for the office of Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.

Onyendozi, who is full of happiness and gratitude to God and to many APGA chieftains for supporting him, promised that he would never let his supporters down if he secures the office.

"I have promised God that I would never let my supporters and Ndi Orumba down if voted into the office. 

"It's not about me. It's about the covenant I have with God to do my best in turning around the fortunes of Orumba North and South. That's exactly how I come about the name Onyendozi - a mission to make things better for my people" Onyendozi said.

Prince Engr Promise Nnanyelugo Ike, aka Onyendozi, has received a lot of heartwarming support from the high and mighty in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) since he joined the race. Many believe that he is a favoured aspirant in the race.

It is, however, not surprising that so many APGA leaders are pitching their tent with Onyendozi. His humble and positive dispositions are paving way for him. Moreover, many believe that he has a good heart to serve his people having been a blessing to the less privileged in the society with his personal resources years before coming into political contest.

Added to this is that Onyendozi stood firmly with the party when some of his co-aspirants betrayed APGA especially in the last Anambra gubernatorial election. In those battle days when the soul of APGA was threatened, Onyendozi was in the forefront promoting the party with his money - a situation that earned him BOT membership of Soludo Solution Movement (SSM).

Truth is that Onyendozi Victory Train is cruising and many are boarding along. 

Won't you rather join the winning team?

@okey.ODEWAIWAI.com.

"YOU DESERVE THE SEAT, YOU'RE A PROMISING YOUNG MAN" - SENATOR VICTOR UMEH TELLS ONYENDOZI ORUMBA

"YOU DESERVE THE SEAT, YOU'RE A PROMISING YOUNG MAN" - SENATOR VICTOR UMEH TELLS ONYENDOZI ORUMBA

By Okey Emmanuel

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The former APGA National Chairman and former senator representing Anambra central, Sir Senator Victor Umeh, has described Onyendozi Orumba - Prince Engr Promise Nnanyelugo Ike - as a promising young man who validly deserves the office of Federal House of Representatives. 

The political guru, who was happy taking pictures with Onyendozi and his team, made the statement in the APGA National Secretariat in Abuja as Onyendozi came to pick his nomination and expression of interest form. 

Onyendozi is vying for the office of Federal House of Representatives Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.

Evidently, Onyendozi looks 'the man to beat' in the forthcoming APGA primaries, having so impressed the big wigs in the party with his admirable dispositions. This is moreso when Orumba Youths are clamouring for his emergence, having been positively touched by his many philanthropic moves.

From the wards, through the local governments level and up to the national, it has always been charming accolades for him - so much so that political observers have labelled him "a man with divine mandate."

Indeed, the Onyendozi moving victory train is so much on course as positive and influential minds are cheerfully boarding along.

The onus is on the APGA delegates in Orumba North and South to rightly read the handwriting on the wall. 

Onyendozi has come to restore the old glory of Orumba. His mission is to bring Orumba to the days of Abilikete when the zone was top of the mind among other zones in Anambra State. Hence, the name ONYENDOZI.

Come along and board the Onyendozi Orumba Victory Train!!!

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THe UNSTOPPABLE ONYENDOZI VICTORY TRAIN BATHS AT ABUJA AS ONYENDOZI GETS INTEREST FORM

By Okey Emmanuel

Today, April, Monday 4, 2022, the victory train of ONYENDOZI ORUMBA bathed at the APGA National Secretariat, Abuja. 

The leading APGA aspirant for the office of Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, has just obtained the declaration of interest form at the APGA national office at Abuja.

Interestingly, Onyendozi's quest to fly the APGA flag in the 2023 national assembly position has been full of accomplishments. He had earlier been to the National Chairman's house to declare his interest to run. During the visit, the national Chairman did not hide his feeling about Onyendozi's disposition when he (Chief Oye) described Onyendozi as a very humble man.

Before then, Onyendozi had visited some APGA stakeholders as well APGA Local Government offices in the zone as he consult and sought for their support. In all, he was given pat in the back, each giving him their blessings.

Since then, the Onyendozi train has been cruising on the success lane. Undoubtedly, the man Prince Engr Promise Nnanyelugo Ike - Onyendozi Orumba - is an aspirant to beat in the forthcoming APGA primaries.

By Okey Emmanuel

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A frontline aspirant for the office of Federal House of Representatives 2023, Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, Prince Engr Promise Nnanyelugo Ike - ONYENDOZI ORUMBA - has encouraged every Orumba person to ensure that they have their INEC voters card, PVC. 

This, he said, is very important to enable them get the power to vote their choice candidates in the said elections.

Onyendozi, a staunch APGA member and one of the promoters of Cee Cee Soludo candidacy in the last gubernatorial election in the state, acknowledged the commendable improvements of INEC in the nation's electoral system as seen in the last Anambra election.

"INEC has proved to us that votes now count in Nigeria going by what we saw in the last Anambra gubernatorial election. I therefore enjoin every ONYE ORUMBA who does not have a valid voters card or those who may wish to transfer their cards to Orumba to seize the opportunity of the ongoing voter registration to get their voter's cards ready", Onyendozi said.

INEC has resumed the suspended continuous voter registration exercise in Anambra. This is an opportunity to register either as a new voter, OR to change voting location OR for one to replace his/her damaged or misplaced permanent voter's card (PVC). He urged those who do not have their PVC in their hands to go to the INEC Office in the Local Government Headquarters (Ajalli or Umunze) to register. 

Speaking to media correspondence in his country home in Ezira, Orumba South LGA, Onyendozi said he believes strongly in a free and fair elections. He went further to urge his fellow aspirants to give Ndi Orumba free hand to choose who should represent them without coercing or inducing them. 

On the chances of his winning the nomination of his party (APGA) to fly their flag, Onyendozi expressed optimism that he is an aspirant to beat having contributed so much in building the party, as well as showing multitude of evidence as a proof of his capacity for the office. He recounted a number of ways he had assisted the common man and youths in Orumba as a private person. "Search the internet and see several ways I have, through my Prince Onyendozi Foundation - an NGO where am the CEO - touched the lives of common man and youths in Orumba. Without being immodest, upliftment of the needy is in my blood and I have plotted out a number of strategic ways to improve on it if voted to occupy the office in the federal house", Onyendozi said.

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ONYENDOZI CONGRATULATES HON EMEKA AFORKA AS HE ADDS NEW FEATHER TO HIS ACADEMIC LAURELS

ONYENDOZI CONGRATULATES HON EMEKA AFORKA AS HE ADDS NEW FEATHER TO HIS ACADEMIC LAURELS

Onyendozi Orumba, a leading APGA aspirant to the office of Federal House of Representatives Orumba North and South Federal Constituency has poured encomiums on Hon Emeka Aforka for bagging a Masters Degree in Public Administration.

Hon Aforka is the current Deputy Majority Leader in the Anambra State House of Assembly and member representing Orumba North in the State Assembly.

According to Onyendozi, Hon Aforka is one the leading political lights in Orumba who has never rested in improving himself in all ramifications towards serving his people. He praised the courage of the legislator in furthering his academic capacity amidst his hectic programmes as a public officer.

Onyendozi also noted that Hon Aforka's new feather in his admirable cap would certainly facilitate his ability to serve the people better.

He further described Hon Emeka Aforka as a staunch member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and a model in the politics of development in the State.

Onyendozi looks forward to working in progressive partnership with Hon Aforka in Orumba if given the opportunity to serve in the federal house to represent Orumba North and South.

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ORUMBA 2023: HOW VICTOR OYE'S PEACOCK PREDICTED ONYENDOZI 'S VICTORY BY CLAIRVOYANCE

ORUMBA 2023: HOW VICTOR OYE'S PEACOCK PREDICTED ONYENDOZI 'S VICTORY BY CLAIRVOYANCE

By Okey Emmanuel

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The beautiful and cozy country home of the APGA National Chairman is adorned with a number of unique natural features. For a first time visitor, like me, it is a landscape with beautiful interplay of nature and serenity. Little wonder the the number one APGA chieftain, Ozonkpu Victor Ike Oye, named this home "the Graceland".

The one feature that caught my attention most was the elegantly built Peacock - a single creature that defines perfectly the amazing beauty of our Creator and his creation. This great creature was perambulating around the grassland at the right-hand end of the high table where Chief Oye and Onyendozi were seated.

The nearly three feet giant Peacock seemed to find comfort in our company as we sat in the large garden listening to the eloquent and fun-filled speech of our charming host - one of the finest Igbo orator I have ever met. 

Yes, it was a large crowd of witnesses which accompanied Onyendozi - Engr Prince Promise Nnanyelugo Ike - who came to notify the national Chairman of his intention to contest for the post of Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South Federal Constituency. Notable in this company were about 7 Ndi Igwe from Orumba, and over 20 Presidents General of communities in Orumba. 

The mood of the people, as Chief Ike Oye spoke to us, was a combination of nostalgia and amusement. I could see in him a true Igbo father who saw a beautiful opportunity to tell fellow Igbo community leaders of the overwhelming need to build a peaceful and prosperous Igbo land. According to him, the easiest way to do that is in choosing trustworthy and humble sons to represent them at political arenas. He described Onyendozi as one of such humble sons.

A somewhat mysterious issue in his speech was in the concurring voice of his Peacock with the crowd in affirming amen to prayers as the people chorused. It was so amazing when Chief Oye declared on Onyendozi that his journey to the house would be smooth. The Peacock chorused amen alongside the people, so much so that Chief Ike Oye had to comment that men and spirits had concurred to the prayers as evidenced by the Peacock.

Indeed, if you among those that doubt the mystery of special animals as clairvoyants, the case of Chief Oye's Peacock would make you change your mind. In fact, we left the National Chairman's house convinced that God, the land and the people of Orumba have ordained that Onyendozi is the man for Orumba North and South Federal Constituency come 2023.

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FELICITATIONS: ONYENDOZI REJOICES WITH NDI ANAMBRA AS SOLUDO TAKES OATH OF OFFICE

FELICITATIONS: ONYENDOZI REJOICES WITH NDI ANAMBRA AS SOLUDO TAKES OATH OF OFFICE

By Okey Emmanuel

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Onyendozi, Engr Prince Promise Nnanyelugo Ike, has joined millions of Ndi Anambra, good people of Orumba and all lovers of progress to rejoice for the enthronement of Gov Cee Cee Soludo as the new governor of Anambra State.

The highly elated Onyendozi described the occasion of Prof Soludo's inauguration as a landmark event that would lead to a brighter and more glorious time for Ndi Anambra and, indeed, Igbo land. 

He recalled that Prof Soludo is a developmental transformer, noting that the former Nigerian Central Bank governor has the energy, the zeal, prudence and all it takes to deliver his campaign promises which would lead to making Anambra a smart megacity.

Onyendozi who is a frontrunner aspirant in the 2023 election for the Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South Federal Constituency under APGA, believes that the coming in of Gov Cee Cee Soludo is a huge blessing for Ndi Anambra. He looks forward to a developmental  partnership with the renowned economist towards restoring the old glory of Orumba zone if he (Onyendozi) emerges as the House of Reps member for Orumba.

He advised all Ndi Anambra to cooperate with Gov Soludo when he comes up with the programmes and policies necessary in fulfilling his campaign promises. He also requested that the people should give him a little time to adjust and do the necessary change of gear required in every transformational process.

Onyendozi was one of the APGA faithfuls who stood by, and supported, Prof Soludo during the gubernatorial campaign.

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ONYENDOZI CELEBRATES WITH ENGR EMEKA EZENWANNE @ 50.

ONYENDOZI CELEBRATES WITH ENGR EMEKA EZENWANNE @ 50

By Okey Emmanuel

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Engr Prince Promise Nnanyelugo Ike, aka Onyendozi Orumba was among several dignitaries in Anambra and beyond who thronged the country home of Engr Emeka Ezenwanne to celebrate the latter's 50th birthday ceremony. 

The birthday ceremony was attended by the high and mighty in Igbo land, including Prof. Cee Cee Soludo, the governor elect of Anambra state who would take oath of office as the new executive governor of Anambra State

 this Thursday, March 17 2022. 

A special Church service to mark the birthday held at St Theresa Catholic Church, Umueze, Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area. 

The Isuofia born Engr Emeka is the Commissioner of Public Utility, Anambra State. He is also the brother-in-law of the incoming Gov Cee Cee Soludo. 

Onyendozi Orumba - a BOT member and Grand Patron of Soludo Solution Movement - was a well known promoter of Prof Soludo when the former CBN governor was at the battle field contesting for the governorship of the state. He is also one of the notable stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) both at the state level and Orumba zone. He's currently running for the office of Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.

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"ONYENDOZI CHÁPÚRÚ-ÁCHÁPÚ' - - CHIEF FESTUS ALUKWE

"ONYENDOZI CHÁPÚRÚ-ÁCHÁPÚ' - - CHIEF FESTUS ALUKWE

By Okey Emmanuel

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The Chairman of All Progressives  Grand Alliance (APGA), Orumba North Local Government, Chief Festus Alukwe (Omeudo) has described the party's leading aspirant for the office of Federal House of Representatives, Engr Prince Promise Nnanyereugo Ike (aka Onyendozi) as one that is outstanding. In his words, Onyendozi _chapúrú áchapú_. 

The APGA chieftain said this on Friday, March 11 2022 while delivering a speech during a formal declaration of Onyendozi for the contest at the Local Government Headquarters, Ajalli.

The declaration event featured a massive attendance of all APGA leadership and stakeholders in the local government, including the Ward Chairmen, Ward Secretaries, Youth Leaders and Woman Leaders. The colourful event, a carnival of some sort, saw all the women beautifully adored in uniform donated to them by Onyendozi. 

For the APGA Secretary in the Local Government, Barrister Christian Onyemelukwe, the party leadership was overwhelmed and heavily impressed by Onyendozi's coming. "My advice to you", Onyemelukwe said, "is that you carry on in this manner as you continue to consult at all levels of the party hierarchy".

At the Orumba South LGA, also on the same date and mission, Onyendozi was heavily and enthusiastically received. Speakers who took turns to harp on the stirling qualities of Onyendozi described him as one whom they can  trust to deliver when voted into the office. In the words of Orumba South APGA Chairman, Onyendozi is very reachable and is the man of the people. He described him as one aspirant who is well qualified for the office in all ramifications.

The charming and elegant Onyendozi who was wearing smiling face all through the event promised never to disappoint Ndi Orumba and APGA if sent to the office. He said it was a divine mandate received by him from God - one which he could not afford to toy with.

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"BEWARE OF 'ASHAWO' ASPIRANTS, SUPPORT ONYENDOZI" -- OGBUEFI UMUNNAKWE

BEWARE OF 'ASHAWO'  ASPIRANTS, SUPPORT ONYENDOZI" - OGBUEFI UMUNNAKWE TO APGA

By Okey Emmanuel

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The Director General of Onyendozi Campaign Organization, Ogbuefi Jude Umunnakwe has advised APGA leadership not to listen to some aspirants coming under APGA to seek support for the office of House of Representatives come 2023. He described them as _'ashowo'_ aspirants.

The DG said this during the formal declaration of Engr Prince Promise Nnanyereugo Ike, aka Onyendozi, as an APGA aspirant for the office of Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South federal constituency. According to Ogbuefi, some aspirants who betrayed APGA and the Governor-elect  by working against the party and its candidate during the last governorship election in the state  are now hovering around the party pretending to have repented.

Ogbuefi recalled how these people nearly killed APGA during the guber contest by working assiduously with opposition parties. He noted that it was the quality of APGA candidate in the election, Prof Soludo, and firm support of the outgoing governor that saved APGA from being killed and buried by these unfaithful personalities.

Ogbuefi asked APGA officials and stakeholders who attended Onyendozi's declaration in Orumba North and South to support him (Onyendozi). He said that Onyendozi stood firmly with Soludo and APGA during those trial times, even spending millions of naira in support of Soludo's victory. He added that it would be very unfair for the party to ignore the antics of those virus members of the party and support them now that APGA is on the throne. He went further to say that these characters are unreliable and would be cheaply bought over against APGA even in future.

 Though Ogbuefi did not mention the names of those aspirants, he said that everyone knows who they are.

Onyendozi is a leading aspirant for the office of House of Reps, Orumba North and South Federal Constituency. He was a Grand Patrons of Soludo Solution Movement (SSM), one of the support groups that fought for Soludo's victory. Ogbuefi Umunnakwe was the National Coordinator.

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FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPS: THUNDEROUS OVATION GREETS ONYENDOZI'S DECLARATION IN ORUMBA

FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPS: THUNDEROUS OVATION GREETS ONYENDOZI'S DECLARATION IN ORUMBA

By Okey Emmanuel

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It was a carnival of some sort as Engr Prince Promise Nnanyereugo Ike, aka Onyendozi Orumba formally declared his intention to run for Federal House of Representatives, Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.

Today, March 11, 2022, Orumba North and South local government Secretariats at Ajalli and Umunze respectively - the venues of the declaration - were agog as Onyendozi's promotors and supporters storm the Secretariats in Grand style. 

Orumba North was the first port of call as all  APGA Ward Chairmen, Secretaries, Youth Leaders and Woman Leaders, as well as some party stakeholders in the local government were seated waiting for the man largely believed as the consensus aspirant for the office.

In his declaration speech, Onyendozi informed the enthusiastic hosts that he was fully prepared to contest under APGA. He described himself as a dedicated APGA member and loyalist who had sacrificed so much in promoting APGA course. Onyendozi, a grand patron of Soludo Solution Movement - one of the notable support groups that fought for Cee Cee Soludo's victory - recounted how he was fully involved in the battles that saw the emergence of the governor-elect. He told the party faithfuls to support him and not listen to some cheats in the contest who are "ashowo" members of APGA. He said in strong terms that he would never disappoint Ndi Orumba if voted into the office. He went further to promise building a befitting APGA office for the local government.

Responding to Onyendozi's declaration speech, the the APGA Chairman in Orumba North Local Government confessed that a few other aspirants had come to see them but Onyendozi's coming was peculiar and outstanding. In his words, "Onyendozi's coming _'chapúrú achapu. Esi nódú ama ihe di nkita mma'_, implying that Onyendozi's declaration is outstanding and by his level of support, it is easy to know where the pendulum would swing. 

Many other party stalworts in the local spoke, each praising Onyendozi's humility, friendliness, benevolence and simplicity.

The situation was equally as colourful at the Orumba South local government headquarters at Umunze. The large local government hall was filled to the brim with APGA officials and stakeholders who received Onyendozi's with cheers. The event was fun-filled as each participant struggled to have warm embrace with Onyendozi.

 Indeed, it is easy to infer that Onyendozi is APGA's sure candidate for the Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.

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ORUMBA NORTH & SOUTH FEDERAL HOUSE: ONYENDOZI'S EMERGENCE THICKENS AS EZIRA WARD HOSTS HIM IN GRAND STYLE.

ORUMBA NORTH & SOUTH FEDERAL HOUSE: ONYENDOZI'S EMERGENCE THICKENS AS EZIRA WARD HOSTS HIM IN GRAND STYLE.

The increasing clamour for the emergence of Engr. Prince Promise Nnanyereugo Ike, (better known as Onyendozi Orumba) as the next member of House of Representatives, Orumba North and South Federal constituency 2023, received a boost as APGA stakeholders and party leadership of Ezira Ward trouped out to receive him.

Onyendozi, who has been going round consulting with the stakeholders of Orumba North & South, as well as APGA party leadership, is believed by many Orumba people as the choice person for the post. 

Today, March 9, 2022 the Prime mover and Director General of ONYENDOZI for Federal House, Ogbuefi Jude Umunnakwe  informed curious party members in the ward that Onyendozi had consulted widely, including party stalwarts at federal, state & Local Government levels concerning this mission.  Ogbuefi also noted that the consultations have shown enormous support of APGA stakeholders for Onyendozi and that they were highly  encouraged to run for the position. With this moral boost, according to him, the team decided to come to Ezira, Onyendozi's home ward, to formally inform them of his readiness to run, as well as seek their support.

Speaking, the Ezira APGA Ward Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Udorji said that he was highly elated to hear that Onyendozi - their great son -  had made up his mind to run.  He extolled his stirling qualities, describing him as a humble, educated and successful businessman who has over the years used his personal resources to assist the needy in Orumba.  For the chairman, Onyendozi's bid to clinch the position of Orumba North and South Federal House of Representatives is Ezira's project. He called on their people to rally round him and give him overwhelming support. 

In her speech, the Woman leader of the ward, Mrs Eucheria Obiageli Udoji recalled a recent prophecy in the community which said that God would remember Ezira town with special favour in the next five years. She described Onyendozi's emergence as the fulfilment of that prophecy. She therefore pleaded with her kinsmen and women to pull all efforts together in support of their great son. She also assured Onyendozi of their prayers. 

Other prominent members of the ward, including the President General of Ezira Improvement Union, Evaristus Onwumere, the Youth leader of the ward, Mr Bathlomew Ogudo, the Orumba South APGA secretary, and many others all took turns to poor encomiums on the man Onyendozi, each describing his several admirable virtues.

Appreciating his kinsmen and women who sacrificed their days engagements to host him, Onyendozi told them that he felt so encouraged by their words and advice. He informed them that his decision to join the race was never out of mere political ambition but a divine purpose which he discovered of recent. He pledged to do everything possible never to disappoint his people and Ndi Orumba if he succeeds in getting to the green chamber in Abuja.

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FEDERAL HOUSE 2023: WHY NDI ORUMBA ARE CLAMOURING FOR ONYENDOZI

2023: WHY NDI ORUMBA ARE CLAMOURING FOR ONYENDOZI

By Okey Emmanuel

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About 30 years ago, I once visited my junior brother who was then serving as an apprentice in a motor spare parts shop in Lagos. I noticed his trading colleagues - mostly from Nnewi and Idemili - calling him Igwe Abilikete. When I later inquired why he was going by that nickname, I was told his colleagues unanimously gave him the name immediately they learned that he is from Orumba.

I could feel a nostalgic shiver through my nerves as the name Abilikete reminded me the golden days of Orumba. Those were the days when Chief TN Madu of Owerrezukala, Awgu Nwaenwe of  Isulo, Chief Ebenezer Onuigbo of Akpu, Chief Onyekwene of Ufuma, Chief Dr Alex Ekwueme, and many others gave Orumba a pride of place in the comity of political zones in the South East.

The colossus himself - Igwe Abilikete, Chief MN Ugochukwu - was the bull.

In the days of these great pillars of thought, Orumba zone had a thundering voice at all quarters where political matters were discussed. That was the active force that made the zone produce for Ndi Igbo the first and only vice president of the federal republic so far in the history of Nigerian politics.

Today, the present generation of Orumba still smells the fragrance of those golden days through landmarks like Federal Polytechnic Oko, Federal College of Education Umunze, Basden Memorial Secondary School Isulo and Niger Diocesan Hospital Uumunze.

When, one day, I came across a banner post: ONYENDOZI ORUMBA Foundation, the question that came to my mind was: can Orumba gain back its old glory? On deeper reflection, I had a thought that there's a possibility that our beloved Orumba can still gain back its pride of place in Anambra politics. That pushed me to understudy the man behind ONYENDOZI ORUMBA.

My search revealed a vibrant young man, Engr. Prince Promise Ike from Ezira, Orumba. South LGA. An Engineering graduate, this humble son of a royal blood has through his social contract with the masses helped in alleviating the suffering of many vulnerable citizens of Orumba. He has taken the boldness of empowering a generation of Orumba youths to the admiration of many. And as action begets reaction, Orumba youths are already clamouring for him to represent the zone in Abuja in the Federal House of Representatives. 

When asked why he came up with the NGO, Onyendozi, the China based business tycoon - Prince Promise - said that he's bothered by the situation of Orumba people especially the youths who are daily faced with the temptation of joining bad gang due to frustration. According to him, he had travelled to developed nations and seen strategic ways of engaging the youths in developing their talents and engaging them economically. He has also mapped out a line up of programmes for the empowerment of Orumba youths.

Perhaps, through Onyendozi Orumba, the old glory of Orumba may return.

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WISHING NDI ORUMBA HAPPY LOVERS DAY

Engr. Prince Promise Nnanyereugo Ike

Greetings, my beloved Ndi Orumba North & South. Happy seeing us alive to witness this day. HAPPY LOVERS DAY TO YOU ALL. 

Today, meditating on my love for Orumba, it reminds me of our great patriarchs who showed much love for the zone, Orumba, in their lifetime. They spent their time and resources developing the zone. They gave Orumba a pride of place, such that mentioning  Orumba in those days evoked serious respect anywhere in Anambra State. To them, Orumba matters.

Am talking of the likes of High Chief MN Ugochukwu (Abilikete of Orumba and Igwe of Igboland),  Chief Dr Alex Ekwueme (Ide Aguata na Orumba), Chief TN Madu of Owerriezukala, Awgu Nwaenwe n'Isulo, Chief Ebenezer Onuigbo of Akpu, and many others.

On behalf of myself, my family, my companies and my NGO (PRINCE ONYENDOZI FOUNDATION), I use this special day of love to pay a glowing tribute to them and all other lovers of Orumba.

My earnest desire and prayer is that the old glorious days of Orumba shall return.

God bless Orumba North & South. 

Engr. Prince Promise NnaFOUNDATIONIke

(FOUNDER/CEO, PRINCE ONYENDOZI FOUNDATION)

ONYENDOZI ORUMBA

*ONYENDOZI - A PROMISING BUD FOR THE GREATNESS OF ORUMBA PEOPLE*

By Okey Emmanuel

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When Christ came, tantalizing the Jews with uncommon power and miracles from God, the perplexed religious Jews could not but wonder aloud: This is Elijah! Yes, the Jews had waited for the long prophesied coming back of Elijah, many years after the great prophet died.

In the like manner, Ndi Orumba have been yawning for a coming back of their great souls like Nwafor Ugochukwu (Ugofoam), Chief Ebenezer Onuigbo, the great Awgu na Isulo, T N Madu from Owerre-Ezukala, Chief Dr Alex Ekwueme, etc. These were men who spoke eloquently and loudly for Orumba when Orumba was standing tall among comity of peoples in Igbo land.

Prince Promise Nnanyereugo Chinwike Ike, better known as *Onyendozi,*  -  a man that has the blood  of Orumba greatness running through his humble nerves - promises to be that young bud emerging from the old stock. 

He may not sound like the tintinnabulation of an early morning church bell, but his show of love and concern for the common man in Orumba is already spreading like an aromatic butter on a sumptuous breakfast bread.

Perhaps, the best way to describe him is with the bible's prophecy of   

Isaiah 53:2 "For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he has no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him."

Though born in a royal home of Chief and Mrs Caleb Ike (Onowu Ezira, Orumba South LGA), Onyendozi chose to live a humble life in preference to swimming through the privileges of his royal birth. Indeed, in Prince Promise is a case of a boy, though born with silver spoon in his mouth, chose to dine with his bare fingers alongside the common people.

Onyendozi attended his primary school at St James Wisdom Foundation Primary School Onitsha, Awada Obosi, and his secondary school was at Bishop Crowther  Seminary Awka. These foundational Christian schools contributed so much in modelling him along the path of humble and caring life. 

He later had his university education at Anambra State University, Uli Campus, where he studied Mechanical Engineering.

Fate and divine providence took the promising Prince Promise to China after his graduation. It was while working as the CEO of PROCHRIS GLOBAL ENTERPRISE in China that God, by his infinite grace, led him to discover his calling in humanitarian service. Thereafter, he founded the Prince ONYENDOZI Foundation through which he has touched many lives.

Thousands of Ndi Orumba, especially the vulnerable - youths and the aged - are today happily spreading the good news of Onyendozi's philanthropy. For example, during the Covid 19 era, Onyendozi Foundation brought unforgettable relief to the drowning lives of many poor and needy in Orumba. The Foundation's Covid 19 Food Relief package could remind Bible students of Pharoah's maize pyramid during Joseph's reign in Egypt. We also heard the voice of widows praising the Almighty for a descent roof over their heads as Onyendozi built and delivered 3-bedroom bungalow for them.

For Orumba youths, Onyendozi Foundation is a source of succour to their youthful adventures. The annual football cup competition sponsored by the Foundation gives teeming Orumba youths the hope that source of happiness has not entirely eluded them in Nigeria. Many other youths from Orumba have also received various forms of empowerment from the foundation. Little wonder the National Youth Council of Nigerian (NYCN) recently honoured Prince (Engr.) Promise Ike with an Award of Recognition. Certainly, the youths are by this simply telling Onyendozi that his labours in touching lives positively are not passing unnoticed.

Indeed, Onyendozi is touching lives in Orumba and Ndi Orumba are watching. Through this young man, there is hope rising that God shall bring back the lost glory of Orumba in Anambra State. Only the future will tell.

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THE FELLOW FROM ADGOZO TAKES HIS PLACE AMONG INDUSTRY FELLOWS

From Joe Anatune

Today, Hon Chike Emmanuel Anyaonu will attain the pinnacle of marketing communications practice in Nigeria as he is conferred with The Fellowship of the industry by The Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). 

Chike better known as I win, You win is an embodiment of so many things. He is an astute politician and a rugged entrepreneur but advertising remains his forte. Over the years, he nurtured his Adgozo outdoor advertising Agency which he founded in Onitsha to become a national player with additional offices in Lagos and Abuja. Significant is the pool of talents who have passed under his tutelage and who have also become industry icons like him. Above all, Chike is a humanist, a catalyst , a very dependable ally and a jolly good fellow.

We congratulate him and share in his joy as he joins other industry Greats to be so honoured.

Joe C Anatune.

THE FELLOW FROM ADGOZO TAKES HIS PLACE AMONG INDUSTRY FELLOWS

From Joe Anatune

Today, Hon Chike Emmanuel Anyaonu will attain the pinnacle of marketing communications practice in Nigeria as he is conferred with The Fellowship of the industry by The Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). 

Chike better known as I win, You win is an embodiment of so many things. He is an astute politician and a rugged entrepreneur but advertising remains his forte. Over the years, he nurtured his Adgozo outdoor advertising Agency which he founded in Onitsha to become a national player with additional offices in Lagos and Abuja. Significant is the pool of talents who have passed under his tutelage and who have also become industry icons like him. Above all, Chike is a humanist, a catalyst , a very dependable ally and a jolly good fellow.

We congratulate him and share in his joy as he joins other industry Greats to be so honoured.

Joe C Anatune.

SOLUDO'S TRANSFORMATIONAL REGIME: WHAT ADVISERS MUST KNOW

SOLUDO'S TRANSFORMATIONAL REGIME: WHAT ADVISERS MUST KNOW

By Okey Emmanuel

Recently, I was driving on the street of Lagos with my Google Voice Road Guide on. It just occurred to me that most times when Google would ask me to turn left or right I intentionally disregard its advice. 

True, the Google guide is always right but for one reason or the other I chose not to obey it - not because I wanted to be stubborn or arrogant but because there are things I know that my wonderful, impeccable adviser/guide did not know. 

But one thing that surprises me is that this great expert on road network does not take offense, grumble or even protest and, perhaps, threaten to boycott its role after I have disobeyed it. Rather, it goes on and on in its responsibility. Google simply understands that its role is advisory and not command. 

This is one lesson that experts in advisory must know especially the enthusiastic professionals who are poised to advise Prof. Soludo. Of course the governor-elect has given an open invitation to all meaning Ndi Anambra and beyond to bring their expertise to assist in the enormous job of transforming Anambra - a task he has sworn to undertake. In the words of Mr Joe Anatune, Soludo's Chief Media aid, "Ndi Anambra are welcome to partner with the new administration using their time, talent and treasure".

It is interesting to note that so many Anambra professionals are showing interest in heeding to this call but one thing is certain - not all the advice administered must see the light of the day. All will end at the table of His Excellency whose job it is to decipher which to accept and which to keep-in-view or trash outrightly. 

Like my Google guide, those whose advice are not accepted should not see the rejection as failure in their expertise but as being overtaken by certain circumstances. For instance, I may have chosen to take left against Google's expert advice perhaps because I need to pick up some cash from my bank on the left street or drop off an invoice in a client's office. These, my adviser would certainly not be privy to. In fact, there could be a number of reasons why my decision runs perpendicular to the expert's advice.

Nonetheless, let's join hands in the building of our dream prosperous Anambra with Prof Cee Cee Soludo as the chief driver.

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SOLUDO'S TRANSITION TEAM: SIGN POST OF NEW ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE IN THE SOUTH EAST - by Okey Emmanuel

SOLUDO'S TRANSITION TEAM: SIGN POST OF NEW ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE IN THE SOUTH EAST - by Okey Emmanuel

One thing that always stands out in every vision-minded decision is the absence mediocrity of the mind. 

The erudite scholar and Scientist, Albert Einstein puts it more aptly, "Great spirits have always encountered opposition from mediocre minds. The mediocre mind is incapable of understanding the man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices and chooses instead to express his opinion courageously and honestly".

Obviously, the widely publicized Transition Team of Anambra Governor elect, Professor Chukwuma Soludo - billed to take off on 20th January 2022 - is a clear signpost of a man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices. Expectedly, mediocres in Nigeria's economic and political spectrum are already viewing this courageous decision as an avalanche breach of convention.

Yes, the economic maestro has gone out of convention to include some members of his 80 man transition committee from outside his state and political party. Mouths are already 'wagging' that Prof Soludo has abandoned some party faithfuls who assisted him in winning the election and had gone ahead to include some elements from opposition party, and even persons outside the state. To them, this unconventional.

But no one has faulted him on the quality and calibre of persons that make up this crack team. From the chair of the team, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, down the list, one can see a conglomeration of technocrats and great achievers who have made indelible marks globally in their professional callings. Evidently, it is a team of distinguished  personalities whom Soludo needs to pave a roadmap with which he, like the great physicist - Galileo Galilei - will gain "a place to stand, to stop the sun and move the earth" for a new Anambra.

Indeed, the new economic renaissance which the erudite economist promises Ndi Anambra requires the stopping of the sun to move the earth. Yes, it's time to breach some conventions if the smart mega city promised Ndi Anambra must be achieved.

Going by the composition of Soludo's  transition team, one can see brilliant rays of the revolutionary moves required to transit the state from the norms to the extraordinary. 

You cannot have the gathering of the likes of Dr Oby Ezekwesili, a world bank product and political activist cum disciplinarian,  Prof Pat Utomi, a globally acclaimed political economist, Chief Osita Chidioka, and array of other public titans drawn from the academia, industry, business, politics and public administration, without giving the governor elect a sound footing to take off on his blueprint for transforming Anambra. In fact, Ezekwesili summarily put it in her acceptance letter, "I have accepted and will teamwork with my distinguished colleagues to help achieve his transition goals and  competent governance". 

Anambra cannot match the Dubai's of this world with an aggregation of political jobbers around the governor-elect especially on assignments that require professionalism. 

That's not to say that the politicians and other supporters shall be totally abandoned by the incoming governor, but like our people would say in local parlance, ekele órú  eke (there's division of labour).

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SOLUDO'S TAKE-OFF: A CRACK TEAM KICK-STARTS ANAMBRA'S TRANSITION TO SMART MEGA CITY - by Okey Emmanuel

SOLUDO'S TAKE-OFF: A CRACK TEAM KICK-STARTS ANAMBRA'S TRANSITION TO SMART MEGA CITY

By Okey Emmanuel

The journey to the much awaited smart mega city promised to Ndi Anambra by Prof Soludo, the Anambra Governor elect, shall be taking off with the inauguration of a transition committee to be chaired by Dr Oby Ezekwesiri.

In a media release signed by Mr Joe Anatune - a member of the committee and the Media Assistant to the Anambra Gov Elect, Chukwuma Soludo Secretariat - the committee shall be inaugurated on Wednesday, January 20, 2022.

The 80-man committee comprising of great and successful men of "timber and caliber" from various fields of life cuts across party lines and state of origin. No doubt, the committee is all encompassing.

The release added that the committee members shall be working with other team members that shall be nominated by the Anambra State government.

Reacting to her appointment as the chair of the committee in her verified Twitter handle, Ezekwesili said  "Soludo, wants a solid groundwork for his governance and has asked me to chair his transition committee. I have accepted and  will teamwork with my distinguished colleagues to help achieve his transition goals and competent governance."

Also conspicuous in the list are Prof Pat Utomi who hails from Delta State and Chief Osita Chidioka who is a PDP chieftain, among other prominent people from Anambra State. Oby Ezekwesili herself, popularly known as Madan 'Due Process,' is also not from the same political party with Soludo.

From this crack team, there is no doubt that Prof Soludo is poised to actualise his promise of a smart mega city for Anambra state.

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SOLUDO'S TAKE-OFF: A CRACK TEAM KICK-STARTS ANAMBRA'S TRANSITION TO SMART MEGA CITY - by Okey Emmanuel

SOLUDO'S TAKE-OFF: A CRACK TEAM KICK-STARTS ANAMBRA'S TRANSITION TO SMART MEGA CITY

By Okey Emmanuel

The journey to the much awaited smart mega city promised to Ndi Anambra by Prof Soludo, the Anambra Governor elect, shall be taking off with the inauguration of a transition committee to be chaired by Dr Oby Ezekwesiri.

In a media release signed by Mr Joe Anatune - a member of the committee and the Media Assistant to the Anambra Gov Elect, Chukwuma Soludo Secretariat - the committee shall be inaugurated on January 20, 2022.

The 80-man committee comprising of great and successful men of "timber and caliber" from various fields of life cuts across party lines and state of origin. No doubt, the committee is all encompassing.

The release added that the committee members shall be working with other team members that shall be nominated by the Anambra State government.

Reacting to her appointment as the chair of the committee in her verified Twitter handle, Ezekwesili said  "Soludo, wants a solid groundwork for his governance and has asked me to chair his transition committee. I have accepted and  will teamwork with my distinguished colleagues to help achieve his transition goals and competent governance."

Also conspicuous in the list are Prof Pat Utomi who hails from Delta State and Chief Osita Chidioka who is a PDP chieftain, among other prominent people from Anambra State. Oby Ezekwesili herself, popularly known as Madan 'Due Process,' is also not from the same political party with Soludo.

From this crack team, there is no doubt that Prof Soludo is poised to actualise his promise of a smart mega city for Anambra state.

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ANAMBRA'S JOURNEY TO SMART MEGACITY - By Okey Emmanuel

SOLUDO'S TAKE-OFF: A CRACK KICK-STARTS ANAMBRA'S TRANSITION TO SMART MEGA CITY

By Okey Emmanuel

The journey to the much awaited smart mega city promised to Ndi Anambra by Prof Soludo, the Anambra Governor elect, shall be taking off with the inauguration of a transition committee to be chaired by Dr Oby Ezekwesiri.

In a media release signed by Mr Joe Anatune - a member of the committee and the Media Assistant to the Anambra Gov Elect, Chukwuma Soludo Secretariat - the committee shall be inaugurated on February 20, 2022.

The 80-man committee comprises of great and successful men of "timber and caliber" from various fields of

life cuts across party lines and state of origin. No doubt, the committee is all encompassing.

The release added that the committee members shall be working with other team members that shall be nominated by the Anambra State government.

Reacting to her appointment as the chair of the committee in her verified Twitter handle, Ezekwesili said  "Soludo, wants a solid groundwork for his governance and has asked me to chair his transition committee. I have accepted and  will teamwork with my distinguished colleagues to help achieve his transition goals and competent governance."

Also conspicuous in the list are Prof Pat Utomi who hails from Delta State and Chief Osita Chidioka who is a PDP chieftain. Oby Ezekwesili herself, popularly known as Madan 'Due Process' is also not from the same political party with Soludo.

From this crack team, there is no doubt that Prof Soludo is poised to actualise his promise of a smart mega city for Anambra state.

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ANAMBRA'S DESTINY WITH MARCH : WAITING FOR "SOLUDO'S ICONIC TOWER"

ANAMBRA'S DESTINY WITH MARCH: WAITING FOR SOLUDO'S "ICONIC TOWER"

By Okey Emmanuel

Anambra's unique date with the month of March is strikingly historic. Coincidentally, historians tell us that the month of March was once the first month of the year in the old Roman calendar. Interestingly, too, March has played a number of significant roles in the economic evolution of mankind.

In March 1889, the France's iconic Eiffel Tower was opened. The world was at awe as the then tallest human structure tore through the sky like a galaxy. According to historyextra.com "The tower was an instant hit: illuminated every night by gas lamps, it dominated not just the Exposition, but Paris itself... In the first week alone, almost 30,000 people from all over the world climbed to the top – a sign of how completely it had caught the world’s imagination."

Like the historic luminous Paris tower that brought France to the focus of the world in March 1889, expectations are fever high that March 2022 would mark a turning point in Anambra's march to global reckoning as Prof Soludo takes the mantle of leadership from the incumbent governor.

Ndi Anambra, and indeed the world at large, believe that the economic revolution maestro  has the magic wand to transform the state to become a template of a developed economy within an economically wobbling nation. 

Not surprisingly, the people have started reeling out areas of concern and immediate attention. The list is already staggeringly too long that one wonders where the hit ex-CBN governor would start.

Report had it that at the initial stage of developing and constructing the iconic Eiffel tower, there were so many complaints and agitations against the project - an issue described by writers as "Eiffel Towers' troubled birth". But the then French leader, Gustave Eiffel, insisted on  throwing France to the world through the project. In fact, most of the French intellectual establishment hated the idea. Here are two most scornful phrases some used in writing off the idea: "useless and monstrous';  and “hateful column of bolted sheet metal”.  It was said that about 300 celebrated French writers and artists ganged up against the project and signed a written petition to discredit it. However, Eiffel defeated them in their game and shut up their mouth when the historic tower finally emerged in praise.

Of course, people would always call for change but would on the other hand rise against the change. I would not expect less when Prof Soludo comes up. But just as the undeterred but later celebrated bridge-maker, Gustave Eiffel, was focused on giving his nation the art of modern engineering, the Soludo I know would not be distracted in giving Ndi Anambra a modern economy which, in his campaign manifesto, was described as a smart megacity.

One thing is sure, Soludo would give Ndi  Anambra an " iconic tower" they would be happy with and proud of. 

The march will start in March. 

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