IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR ENJOINS CHRISTIANS TO PRAY FOR NIGERIA

The Imo State Deputy Governor Prince Eze Madumere has called on Christians in the country to continue to pray for the unity of Nigeria.

The Deputy Governor made this call through his Head of Information Pastor Akushie Chris during the 2017 Faithword convention of the Soulwinners Ministries Owerri, Imo State.

Prince Eze Madumere extolled the founder and presiding Bishop, Rt Reverend Nelson Nnana for his vision and steadfastness in preaching the gospel.

The Deputy Governor said that the theme of this year’s convention “Exceeding Grace” is apt, stating that without the grace of God, one can achieve nothing, even as he attributed the success recorded by the rescue mission government as the exceeding grace of God on the governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha and the people of Imo State.

Prince Eze Madumere therefore enjoined on all Christians to continue to pray for the present administration. 

GOV. OKOROCHA, AN ALL-TIME GENEROUS GIVER – IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has described Governor Okorocha as an all-time giver who is ready to display generosity at all time when it bothers on human capital development.  

Prince Madumere stated this when he led stakeholders of his local government area, on a solidarity visit to the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha at his Lodge.

According to the Deputy Governor, the visit which heralded the 55^th birthday of Governor Okorocha was to thank him for the dividends of democracy for the good people of Mbaitoli, Imo State at large and to celebrate with him as he turns 55.

Prince Madumere therefore felicitated with Governor Okorocha on his new age and wished him  many more years of fulfilled aspiration of service, Prince Madumere described him as the greatest giver of all times who has in his heart of love adopted and grooming over 13, 000 children to become highly valued -resource citizens.

His words: “Your Excellency, I am here with my people to felicitate with you as you turn 55. You are like a spirit that possesses whosever that come across you because of what you are. Today, you have over thirteen thousand children. The one that is trending at the moment is the acronym 55-5-55. This time around, as you turn 55, you have raised your bar of philanthropy by adopting 5 children each from the 55 countries of Africa. This is another creation of Your Excellency in African leadership.”

Also speaking during the solidarity visit, the Chairman of Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM, Eze Samuel Ohiri, an Mbaitoli son, showered encomium on Governor Okorocha for blazing the trail in providing basic amenities to every parts of Imo State, which Owerri zone is the chief beneficiary. He prayed God to continue to grant him many more years as he continues serve God and humanity.

In the same vein, an APC chieftain a political leaders of note, Prince Marcon Nlemigbo eulogized Government Okorocha for his monumental achievements at the young age of 55. He particularly used the forum to thank him for his love for the people of Mbaitoli especially the Deputy Governor of Imo State and many other sons and daughters of the local government.

Responding, Governor Okorocha thanked the people of Mbaitoli for their support and for coming en mass to celebrate with him.

His narrative on his Deputy: “Madumere is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased. My relationship with my deputy, Prince Eze Madumere for over twenty years is like that of Christ and His disciples. I saw him in the United States of America fishing. I said to him, follow me and I will make a fisher of men. Madumere followed without argument.  In our journey in politics, we kept failing even when I ran for President. In all these, Madumere has remained steadfast and calm.”

Speaking further, he promised Mbaitoli more appointments and monumental development since Owerri city capital is getting saturated and getting over populated. He promised to see to the rehabilitation of Nworieubi roundabout to Onitsha Ukwu-Orji, Onitsha Express road and also from Nworieubi to Ikeduru.

High point of the event was the moving songs rendered by Mbaitoli women in celebration of Governor Okorocha and acclamation of joy by leaders and stakeholders of Mbaitoli.

Uche Onwuchekwa

Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on Media

PEACE, UNITY CONDITION FOR PROGRESS - MADUMERE

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has identified unity and peace as requisite conditions for progress in any given community, adding that a peaceful environment brings a purposeful destiny and leadership.

Madumere made the statement when the leadership of Eziome Progressive Union, Mbieri ,Mbaitoili LGA  paid him a courtesy visit in his country home Achi Mbieri  last week end.

He advised the people to work in harmony as a team to actualize their dreams, pointing out that there is strength in unity.

The Deputy Governor charged them to appreciate what they have, stressing that the present government in the state has made a remarkable impacts in Mbaitioli local government area.

He assured them of his continued support, adding that government will commence the construction of Ubomiri –Afor Obazu road in no distant time.

Commending the leadership of Eziome Progressive Union, Prince Madumere charged them to continue their support and payers to the rescue mission government in the state.

Earlier in his address, the President-General of EPU, Sir Chikezie Obi thanked Madumere for his doggedness in the pursuit of the creation of the proposed Eziome Autonomous community, adding that it showed the evidence of love for the people.

Chikezie Obi lamented the deplorable condition of roads in Eziome, especially the road from Ubomiri through Eziome  to Afor-Obazu ,and  prayed that attention  be given to the road.

MADUMERE TASKS NNPC ON MORE INVESTMENTS IN IMO

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has charged  Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC  to brace up to meet up with the ever increasing need for her goods and services by providing additional facilities in Imo State.

 

Prince Madumere made the suggestion yesterday in his office when a delegation of NNPC Retail Limited led by its Managing Director, Engr Adetunji Adeyemi paid him a courtesy visit in the Government House, Owerri, Imo State.

 

He attributed the exponential increase in the demand for petroleum products and call for the expansion of the NNPC mega Station outlets in the State to the continual progression the population of the State. He linked the development to the transformation being witnessed in the State through the strategic policy thrust of Owelle Rochas Okorocha led Rescue Mission government. “Imo State has become a tourist State. Our state is the fastest growing city in the country and this is not unconnected with the massive infrastructural developments in the State. There is qualitative free education policy in the State. Through Urban renewal programme, the State has become a destination for the majority of Nigerians especially those in South-South and South East. Every day, we keep having increment both in in-bound and out-bound traffic. This can explain the reason for the call”, he enthused

 

COLLAPSED BUILDINGS: WE SAY NO TO QUACKS

On behalf of my leader, the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, I was in Oforola in Owerri west local government area of Imo State where we unfortunately lost three persons to collapsed building.

it is disheartening that our State could in less that four days experience four incidents of collapsed building. This has once again called to question the qualification of the building or Civil Engineers behind this substandard constructions and standard of materials used in the construction of these buildings.

While in Oforola, barefacedly, one could also notice abdication of responsibility on the part the town planners of the local government as those concerned through out the time of search and rescue operations were conspicuously absent. I hereby directed that all those involved be suspended.

Imo State Government shall not fail to ensure that those whose carelessness caused this unfortunate loss of innocent lives are brought to book.

I must commend the quick response of various government agencies with that of the vigilant and proactive youth of Oforola whose efforts saved six lives. I therefore commend Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations/Chairman, bureau of lands, Engr. Kingsley Uju, GM, OCDA, Dr. Mrs. Chika Nnajiofor, Adviser to the Governor on health, Dr. Edward Ihejirika, the Commissioner of Police for their rapid response.

FORMER IMO DEPUTY GOVERNORS CELEBRATE MADUMERE AT 53

Former Deputy Governors of the State, Dr Douglas Achononu and Chief Engr. Ebere Udeagu have joined other well meaning Nigerians to congratulate their successor, incumbent  Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere as he marks his 53rd birth day anniversary .

The duo of  Achononu and Udeagu  who  were at the Deputy Governor's Office yesterday,  July 6, 2017  to celebrate with Prince Eze Madumere poured out their heart-warm commendation on the number two citizen of the State  as they prayed that God will continue to lead him aright .

They commended Prince Eze Madumere on his unique qualities which according to them have earned him trust and support from all strata, even as they sued for peace in the State .

Speaking for the staff, Principal Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Comrade Obinna Aharanwa eulogized Prince Madumere for his humility, candor and sense of responsibility, which he said has earned him so much regard and respect from the Imolites. He assured him of the preparedness of his staff to continue to perform optimally in their different duty schedules.

AS MR. INTEGRITY TURNS 53

Except on exceptional occasions as this, Media handlers would prefer having others speak of the positive  attributes of their Principal. interestingly, it will be difficult to merely flip through a page of a personality  like Prince Eze Madumere whose story of humility, loyalty yet tough on getting around tough issues without comments. It is his result oriented attributes that has earned him the popular name, Mr. Fix it. Surely not in the negative sense as obtainable in the body politic.

Truly, the belief or the superstition that there is more to a name in most times has continued to reverberate in our society and beyond. Ezeakonobi literally means that King's palace is left void without a King. So, far Madumere has remained a success story. And by divine providence, The Prince is of Royalty as his father HRH, Eze Henry Anoruo Madumere is the Traditional Ruler of Achi-Mbieri.

Interestingly, cynics are at a loss as to  what could be the driving force of selfless Madumere. Praxeologist would rather categorize Prince Madumere a rare special breed. For Imo lieutenant Governor, as deduced from most of our free discussions, he has always said to me; "when I believe in a project , I show commitment, I become passionately devoted to see it succeed. It is with such love and passion that I obstinately guide and protect it. This is even more pronounced in my relationship with my Oga (Owelle Rochas Okorocha). One must be able to prove himself not just a beneficiary but also as an investor in any project you believe in."

Though about four years as a deputy governor, Prince Madumere is one of the most experienced deputy governors we have  in the polity owing to his background and having had the opportunity of confronting daunting tasks. Again, his experience in the corporate Americas has always been brought to bear. He worked  as an Area Manager, Channels Development Department of PepsiCo, a multinational firm for 13 years. This  is a testimony of Prince's ingenuity in business and management. He has also been a Management Consultant whose footprints are in the sands of time.

What many did not know was that Madumere's first academic love was Engineering before veering off for Administrative course  in Business Administration in San Jacinto College, University of Houston, Texas. He even made the cover of the University's Magazine representing an African budding Engineer before the change to Administrative course  following a scholarship from PepsiCo, having secured a job with them. 

MADUMERE'S LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS -

Prince Eze Madumere, the Deputy Governor of Imo State is a man of many sides who can stand tall in all respects because of his accomplishments. 

First of his many accomplishments, which remains the most important in human life is to first conquer self beyond the seeming limitations.

He is a man of vision who understands the intricacies and how to bring visions to reality. He also believes in making leaders. This he has done through strategic human resource management until latent endowments are developed. Those he made can stand anywhere and hold their heads high today in businesses, politics and other facets of human endeavour. Not all may not have received naira and kobo but they all worked away with a million dollar ideas beaming with hope.

In every task he has ever undertaken, he has not only scored beyond expectation but has left traces of excellence devoid of any personal enrichment. Little wonder his boss described him as Mr. incorruptible. Since he took over World Bank projects in Imo State, things are happening in the State. Rural Access Mobility Project that will complement Governor Okorocha's effort in developing rural communities with over 400 kilometers of Road is about to begin. Many may not know that FADAMA III (additional financing) is back to help out in development of Agriculture and Agribusiness in Imo State. NEWMAP is also re-invigorated for the task of recovering our environmentally polluted and eroded areas and many others.

IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR PREACHES AGAINST DIVISIVE UTTERANCES, HATE … BLAMES LEADERS ON NIGERIA’S RETROGRESSION IN NATIONHOOD

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has called on Nigerians to change their negative attitudes, which its impacts are divisive and retrogressive.

Prince Madumere made the call while fielding questions from the newsmen shortly after Presidential address of the Archbishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Revd Emmanuel Chukwuma at the occasion of the 16^th Synod, which held at Christ Redemption Church, Enugu State last Friday.

He regretted Nigeria’s continued retrogression in the area of national cohesion and nationhood, the development he described as unfortunate.

He however attributed the sorry situation to the insincerity of some leaders who see position of authority as an opportunity to advance the course of hegemonic disposition of a group. He also took a swipe at some people whose stock in trade is to continue to advance their course of elusive State. He regretted that the people behind the dastardly situation are smiling to the banks from the donations of gullible citizens.

He therefore called on Nigerians to rededicate their faith in Nigerian project and see one another as one, asking adoption of all as brothers.

UPGRADE FMC OWERRI TO TEACHING HOPSITAL – GOV OKOROCHA URGES FED. GOVT

The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has urged Federal Government to upgrade Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State to the status of a “Teaching Hospital”, saying that the medical Institution is long overdue.

Governor Okorocha made the appeal through his Deputy, Prince Eze Madumere who joined the Minister of State for Health. Dr. Osagie Ehanire during the commissioning of landmark projects initiated and completed by the Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Dr. Mrs. Angela Uwakwem

Prince Madumere while commending Dr. Uwakwem for initiating and midwifing about ten major projects to safe delivery, called on the Minister to spear head wish of the people of Imo State and the community of medical practice, which is the upgrade of the medical institute to a 'Teaching Hospital.'

Prince Madumere laid emphasis on the qualification of the Medical Centre in the area of Manpower, available equipment and other infrastructure. He further said the upgrade will not only elicit more interests in medical research but will up the quality of health care services and equip budding Medical Doctors to stand up to their colleagues in the world.

He commended Dr. Uwakwem led Administration for keying into medical policies of President Buhari led Federal Government with its focus on primary and intensive health care for all Nigerians.

He used the opportunity to thank the management and staff of the Medical Centre for embracing peace, which has impacted positively on the patients, attributing to the present quality service with the ever ready personnel on hand to render service to the people.

COME HOME AND INVEST, MADUMERE CHARGES IMOLITES

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has called on Imolites to come home and invest, saying that it is only way to reduce unemployment and poverty in any society.

Prince Madumere made the call yesterday while commissioning TEDMAG Agro Industry established by in Umuowa, Orlu local government area of Imo State established by Engr. Theodore Duru yesterday.

The Deputy Governor emphasized the effort of Governor Okorocha’s towards achieving an industrialised Imo through direct and indirect efforts. He said Governor Okorocha in his wisdom bought back Imo Resin Paint and Paper Industry, which have been remodeled for production of electrical appliances and other products.

He also enumerated other efforts of the Government in the area of infrastructural facilities and linking up various communities thereby engendering socio-economic growth in the State. He said; “the State government has done an average of 20 kilometers of Road in the every local government and with the Rural Access and Mobility Project, which will begin soon, we shall be doing about 400 kilometers of Road in the rural communities. Fadama III Additional financing is also a worthwhile project to compliment the effort of the Government in the area of agriculture, agro industry and agribusiness. I therefore commend my brother, Mr. Duru for his great effort and the great people of Umuowa for answering the call to look inward. This effort will not only reduce unemployment but will go a long way to solve the problem of poverty.”

Earlier in his address, Engr. Duru said the birth of his agro industry, which at the moment produces palm oil, palm kernel nuts, garri and starch was in support of Imo State and Federal government resolve to promote indigenous manufacturing industries to conserve scarce foreign exchange and to discourage urban drift.

MADUMERE AND HIS MANY MARRIAGES: THE UNTOLD STORY Hilary Okere

Since last Sunday, June 11, 2017, the social media has been awash with the story of thanksgiving and reception of a four month old marriage between Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere and his new found love, Princess Chioma Rosemary Madumere (nee Onyekaba), which held at the Chapel of Praise of Anglican Communion at his country home, Lake Malinda, Achi-Mbieri, Mbaitoli local government of Imo State.

While we celebrate the invention of internet and social media, again some minds are miffed by the activities of some e-media practitioners if not overnight who for reasons hurriedly ventures into issues without proper investigation. This is the only cogent reason why our correspondent decided to go all hug to unravel the core issues behind Madumere’s much touted exposedly marriages.

According one of the close aides of Imo Deputy Governor who was asked to describe his boss, he simply said; “Madumere, a soft spoken great leader, would always prefer not to join issues so as not to bring some people to judgment since it will be of no benefit to him. That is the reason he minds his business and talk less even in the face of all manners of misrepresentations.”

It is also a truism that Igbo culture does allow a man to take as many wives as he can so far as he is capable of catering for them. In the traditional Igbo culture, great and wealthy men are also known by the number of wives they have. The issue of polygamy was also for economic reason since Igbo precolonial era was largely an agrarian society therefore eliciting marrying many wives for the purposes of bearing many children who would join hands in expanding their coasts of agribusiness. However, none of these Igbo traditionally established culture could be thrown up as reason for Madumere’s three time marriage, none at all because Madumere has always been married to one wife. 

MY LOYALTY TO OKOROCHA IS NEVER IN DOUBT - MADUMERE DECLARES

The Deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has reiterated his commitment and loyalty to his boss , Owelle Rochas Okorocha, adding that his loyalty to the Governor can never be in doubt .

Madumere made the statement last weekend at Urualla, Ideato North during the unveiling  of policies and programmes of Ideato Patriots, a pressure group that is committed to the promotion of policies and ideology of the Rescue Mission Government.

The  Deputy Governor insisted that he is attached to Owelle Rochas Okorocha as a bee is attached to the honey comb, maintaining that if it is a crime to be loyal to Rochas, he is ready to commit the crime continuously .

 ''My loyalty to Governor Okorocha can never be in doubt. As it was in the beginning, so would  it continue, if it is a crime to be loyal to Okorocha, I am ready to be culpable", Madumere assured .

Madumere thanked Ideato Patriots for their absolute resolve  and support to the policies and programmes of the rescue mission government, pointing out that governor Okorocha who is their cherished son has transformed the state from a one horse state it used to be to a  mega state .

NYSC: GOVERNOR OKOROCHA VOTES FOR UNITY IN THE COUNTRY

The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has called on the National Youth Service Corps members and Nigerian youths in general to join hands in building a more cohere and united Nigeria.

Governor Okorocha made this remark through his Deputy, Prince Eze Madumere during the closing ceremony of the orientation course for the 2017 batch A stream I NYSC members at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp, Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre local government Area, Imo State.

He called on the corps members to use the opportunity given to them to preach oneness in brotherhood, saying their team playing spirit with disregard to ethnicity and religious bigotry will promote unity and integration in Nigeria.

Prince Madumere also stressed on the usefulness of skill acquisition, describing it as a veritable approach to reducing unemployment, poverty and youth restiveness.  “Skill acquisition engenders economic development since small and medium scale industries remain the driving force for economic development”; he enthused.

While praising the Management and staff of NYSC scheme in Imo State led by the State Coordinator, Mr. James Fashanu for their effort in managing the scheme in the State, he charged the corps members to use the opportunity given them to serve the fatherland patriotically and ensure the impact on the socio-economic well-being of the communities the find themselves.

IMO DEPUTY GOV TO NIGERIANS: DON’T TAKE GOD’S GRACE FOR GRANTED

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has called on Nigerians not to take the grace of God for granted, stressing that human knowledge alone cannot take people to their destined height.

Prince Madumere made this remark in a thanksgiving, marking the celebration of his wedlock with the wife, Princess Chioma Madumere at Chapel of Praise of Anglican Communion in Lake Malinda, Achi-Mbieri, Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State State.

According to him; “I have always sought the face of God in all my life endeavours and God has been directing me per second, per hour. He has been strength and my fortress. I have also passed through challenges in all facets of life but In all these God preserved me and gave me opportunities to stand firm above all challenges. This is the reason “His Amazing grace shall remain a ceaseless song in my mouth all the days of my life. God has always made me a conqueror and I'm ever grateful to him,” he enthused.”

Dignitaries from all works of life witnessed the grand occasion. The list include, The State Chairman of All progressives Congress (APC), Chief Hilary Eke with all the Party executive, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Paschal Obi, Chief of Staff Government House, Chief Uche Nwosu, Members of Imo State House of Assembly were not left out as we had in attendance, Hon representing Mbaitoli constituency, Hon. Ifeanyi Nnataraonye, his counterparts, Hon. Mrs. Uju Onwudiwe representing Njaba, Hon. Ikechukwu Amuka representing Ideato South, Hon. Arthur Egwim representing Ideato North, Hon. Chika Uju representing Nkwerre, Hon. Dr. Chidi Collins for Isiala Mbano, Hon. Victor Ikonne for Owerri west, Hon. Ikenna Nzerue for Oru East, Hon. Dr. Uche Ejiogu for Ihitte-Uboma, His Royal Majesty, Eze Sam Agunwa Ohiri, Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Auditor General, Local Governments of Imo State, Barr. Osita Nwosu. Others were the Traditional Ruler of Achi-Mbieri autonomous community, HRH, Eze Henry Anoruo Madumere, Medical Director, Federal Medical Center, Owerri, Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Uwakwem and hubby, the Imo first family represented by Chief Gerald and Barr. Jude Okorocha, Chief Marcon Nlemigbo, Engr. Delon Oparaeche, Dr.Henry Okafor among other dignitaries.

IMO DEPUTY HAILS NIGERIAN MILITARY ON NATIONAL SECURITY …RECEIVES ACCOLADES FOR HIS LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has commended the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on its effort in ensuring the internal security, safeguarding and protecting territorial integrity of Nigeria.

Prince Madumere made this commendation yesterday while receiving in audience Brig. General Hamza Bature, the Brigade Commander of 34 Field Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Owerri in his office, Government House, Owerri, Imo State.

He showered encomium on the Nigerian Military for taking patriotic measures in ensuring that Nigeria is saved from the menace of boko haram insurgency, which he said earned the country great respect in the comity of nations.

He also commended President Mohammadu Buhari led Federal Government for its resolute and pragmatic steps to return the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to its glory.

The number two citizen of Imo State used the opportunity to thank the army and other security agencies for their joint effort in chasing away kidnappers and other miscreants from Imo State through a joint task force, which the military played a strategic role through their interventions.

While describing Imo State as a tourist destination giving its strategic position in South-East and South-South with attendant visits of all shades of people, Prince Madumere called for greater strategic partnership between Imo State Government and Nigerian Army and other security agencies to sustain the safety, secure and peaceful disposition of the State.

He therefore sought a continuous understanding in crime prevention in the State, assuring General Bature of Owelle Rochas Okorocha led government usual cooperation.

Earlier, Gen. Bature thanked Owelle Rochas Okorocha led government for its cooperation and security friendly disposition.
He hinted the readiness of the Obinze Artillery Brigade to give a strategic backing to other security organisations, which he said will go a long way to achieving a more secure Imo State.

IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR CONGRATULATES NIGERIANS ON DEMOCRACY DAY …HAILS GOV. OKOROCHA ON ACHIEVEMENTS

Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere has congratulated Nigerians on the auspicious occasion of 2017 Democracy Day celebration, calling for understanding and patience.

Prince Madumere's message was contained in a press release signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Uche Onwuchekwa.

Prince Madumere emphasized the importance of democratic rule in Socio-politico-economic development, saying that it gives people the freedom to express and discover themselves through sound policies, which are products of painstaking consultations, aggregation and harmonization of interests.

According to the release, Prince Madumere in his entreaties called on the people to view debates in the polity as progressive and healthy in democracy.

He however extolled All Progressives Congress Government led by President Mohammadu Buhari for their vision and for weathering the storm of recession, a situation he said that nearly brought Nigeria to its knees. He therefore commended APC government for churning out ingenious policies on Agriculture, Fiscal regulations and other vital interventions to ensure that Nigerians saved from the extreme effect of the situation.