IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR BLAMES SOCIAL ILLS ON UPBRINGING

Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere has called on parents to rally round their children to ensure they have good moral standard and cultural background in the society.

The Deputy Governor made the call yesterday while addressing the congregation in the Chapel of Praise of Anglican Communion at his country home, Achi-Mbieri, Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State.

He decried the continual rise in moral decadence and other social vices, which he blamed on poor upbringing. 

Continuing, he also linked vexed issue of erosion of Igbo language and perpetual hunger to migrate to other western countries without any recourse to the happenings at home to poor parenting. He therefore called on parents to spend time with their children, teach them the sweet history of their background and the patriotic need for them to join hands to develop their home wherever they may be. He added that there is no place like home for those who wish not to lose their identity.

His words: "I have had to challenge our people who keep complaining about our children's negative attitudes, engagement in crime and other social vices. The truth is that we cannot give what we do not have. If you choose not to pay attention to your children's attitude and ways of life, then you are waiting to reap ruin. This has also affected our children who are sent abroad and refused to return home. This is the case because, we have refused to give our children the needed orientation to always remember home. Most parents feel that making money alone is all that is needed for proper upbringing. We must change from this retarding attitude."

Prince Madumere also admonished the people to be content with whatever they have and be ready to share with the have-nots. Reacting to the sermon of the day, he reminded the congregation that followers of Christ should seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and be rest assured of a lifting up.

Earlier, Venerable Sunday Iheruo, the Vicar of the Chapel of Praise in his sermon with the theme; "What do you live for", had called on Christians to lead a life of sacrifice like Jesus Christ did while on earth. 

He decried the spate of greed in the society, which has led many people into various degrees of crimes. He called for content and investment in the lives of the down-trodden, since it is only such deed that they would be remembered for after they would have gone the way of all mortals.

MADUMERE DRUMS SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR OKOROCHA ... HAILS GROUP COMPLIMENTING GOVERNMENT EFFORT IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Imo State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere has called on the people of Awo-Omama in Oru East local government Area of Imo State for their support for Owelle Rochas Okorocha led Government.

Madumere made the commendation when members of Awo-Omama Development Forum (ADF) paid him a visit penultimate Saturday at his country home, Late Malinda, Achii Mberi in Mbaitoli local government area of the State .

He commended complimentary development effort of Awo-Omama Development Forum (ADF) in Awo-omama in Oru East local government area of the State through self help, describing it as worthy of emulation.

The Deputy Governor thanked the members of ADF for the visit  and recalled his standing relationship with the people of Awo-omama which has spanned over the years  and prayed for their support to the rescue mission government in the state .

He said Awo-Omama  is blessed with people of proven integrity who are in the Rescue Mission Government, pointing out that these appointees have  given light to the people of the area .

Speaking further, he enumerated the achievements of Owelle Rochas Okorocha led government in the State, which Oru East and by extension Awo-Omama  have  had their  fair share.  He explained that Awo-Omama has even got more by virtue of its status as the host community for Nigeria Breweries, which he said through the Government partnership has been living up to its social responsibility. He assured them that Owelle Rochas Okorocha led government cares and would continue to do all within its power to improve the living standard of the people of Imo State.

He advised the leadership of the Forum to initiate programmes that would benefit the people, advocating  that membership of the union be made  open to all interested indigenes who are also professionals in various fields.

Earlier in his address, the president of ADF, Prince Anthony Akuneme has described the association as an on-line forum, which later metamorphosed into a formidable pro community development group for Awo-omama professionals both at home and in Diaspora .

He said the visit is to thank the egg heads in the rescue mission government for their giant strides in the area, adding that the Awo-omama  has benefited greatly from the present government in terms of appointments and infrastructural development .

Akuneme stated that ADF has embarked  on numerous projects since inception  such as free medical tests to all indigenes, sponsorship of football competitions , empowerment of over 55 indigent widows ,and 13 youths from the 13 villages, adding that ADF is born to promote the  development of the area .

The ADF  boss who solicited a closer synergy between  the  government and the forum. He also enumerated some government projects in the area to include ICT centre at the Nursing school, school blocks in all the wards in

the area, MDGs projects ,youths and women empowerment, even  as he pledged  their loyalty and support to the present government .

Contributing ,the General Manager of Owerri City Development Agency (OCDA) and member of ADF, Barr Obinna Amagwula thanked the Deputy Governor for the reception accorded  to them as he recalled Madumere’s peace efforts among warring parties in the area .

He prayed that the love which exists between Madumere and the people of Awo-omama will continue to grow stronger

IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR APPLAUDS NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES ON FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY ... SAYS THEY UPHOLD THE PRIDE OF NIGERIA

Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere has applauded Nigerian armed forces for standing up to the challenge of managing and reducing the destructive terrorist activities to the barest minimum.

Prince Madumere made this statement while receiving in audience a delegation from the Nigerian Army led by the Chief of Administration, Major. Gen. Idris Alkali when they paid him a courtesy visit in his officer in Government House, Owerri, Imo State last Monday.

The number two citizen of Imo State thanked Nigerian Armed Forces for standing against losing the pride of the Nation by patriotically taking up the challenge of resolving the problem of insurgency, which he said would have brought shame to Nigeria if it had been left in the hands of foreign forces.

He therefore charged them to continue in their activities of uniting and defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria, while extolling them for their patriotism and sacrifices they have relentlessly.

Earlier, Maj. Gen. Alkali commended Imo State Government for collaborating with the Nigerian Army at various occasions for strategic purposes that boarders on creating conducive environment for development of the State and the Nation at large.

IMO GOVERNMENT PARTNERS NIGERIAN ARMY IN EDUCATION

Imo State Government is partnering with Nigerian Army to establish three Command Schools in the three Senatorial zones of the State.

Prince Madumere who received a delegation from the Nigerian Army led by the Chief of Administration, Nigeria Army, Major General Idris Alkali commended the Nigerian Army for partnering with the State in development of sound minds for the youth of Imo State.

He told his guest how highly Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha holds education and its unequal importance to the national development.

His words; " I am sure you are all aware that our Governor, the people's Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha is number in Africa who believes in the potency of education to fight poverty, liberate the minds of the people and engenders development in all ramifications. It is this passionate appreciation of education that has led to the forfeiture of his security votes to help archive free education policy at all levels, which has run for about six years now. I therefore commend you for this appreciation of these effort by proposing to site three Command Schools in the three senatorial zones of Okigwe, Orlu and Owerri"

Prince Madumere assured his guests of Owelle Rochas Okorocha led government full cooperation.

Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Major. Gen. Alkali thanked Imo State Government for their cooperation and avowed interest to ensure that the proposed projects are realized.

He also  described Imo as the best prepared State going by what they have seen on ground and promised that Nigerian Army will make the proposed Command schools in Imo model learning centers to breed respectable young Nigerians. He hinted that they are in the State for the final inspection of the centers for the schools.

Meanwhile, Imo Deputy Governor received Maj. Gen. Alkali led delegation with the Commissioner for Education, Science &Technology, Hon. (Mrs.) Getrude Oduka, his Principal Secretary, Comrade Obinna Aharanwa and other Government functionaries.

IMO GOVERNMENT PARTNERS GROUP ON FOOD PRODUCTION

Imo State Government has resolved to mobilise its populace and partner agriculturally friendly groups with a view to increasing  food production and raw materials for agro based industries in the State.

Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere hinted this while receiving a group under the aegis of 'Royal Fathers in Agriculture' (ROFINA) led by HRH, Eze Chidume Okoro, Deputy Chairman of Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Owerri zone and his Orlu zone counterpart, HRM, Eze Dr. Emmanuel Okeke, when they paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Government House, Owerri, Imo State.

Addressing his guests, he described agriculture and agribusiness as a great venture for sustenance of life and security, adding that the present call at various levels of government for people to return to agriculture  is not only appropriate but would speedily take Nigeria out of recession. He decried those still on the fence over the call to return to agriculture, saying that any country that cannot feed itself is a failed Nation. 

He therefore commended the move by the Royal Fathers, which he described as not only timely but strategic. He reminded them that Governor Okorocha was the first leader to call for return to Agriculture with his flagship programme called "Plant a Palm". He regretted that most people took that effort for granted. 

MADUMERE COMMENDS NSE ON TECHNOLOGY VILLAGE

Imo State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere has commended the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) for their resolve to build a "Technology Village", assuring them of Owelle Rochas Okorocha led Government support to realize the proposed project.

The Deputy Governor of Imo State made this gesture while receiving in audience the Imo State chapter of NSE led by its Chairman, Engr. Emeka Ugoanyanwu.

Prince Madumere remarked that the proposed Technology Center when realized  will not only serve as a catalyst to technological development in the State but will bring about a quantum leap in the general development of the State thereby creating opportunities for the populace with competing advantages.

He therefore advised the group to partner with Imo Trade and Investment Centre, ‘Imo College of Advanced Professional Studies’, since their input would add value to the work force and the productive sector especially in the areas of comparative advantage.

ROCHAS AND I ARE INSEPARABLE - MADUMERE DECLARES

Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere in a group photograph with the members of 'Rochas People's Movement' when the group paid him a courtesy call in his office yesterday in Government House, Owerri, Imo State

Prince Eze Madumere, the Deputy Governor of Imo State has reiterated his resolve to live and die with Rochas, adding that the Governor remains his Leader, mentor and role model.

The Deputy Governor made the declaration while receiving the Executive members of ‘Rochas People’s Movement’ led by its Chairman, Rev. Simeon Nwaulu when the group paid him courtesy visit in his office.

Prince Madumere described Rochas People’s Movement as a major structure for Rochas Okorocha which according to him has done many exploits in the past, even as he commended the leadership of the organization for spreading to all the States in the South-East and South-South.

He charged the Executives of the organization to galvanize their members for the on-going APC membership and re-validation exercise, adding that the party is already making progress in its agenda to rebuild Nigeria and put it on a solid foundation.

Pledging to support the group, Prince Eze Madumere charged the executive to reconcile aggrieved members of the organization which according to him would ensure peace and progress of the organisation.

Earlier in his remarks, the leader of the group, Rev. Simeon Nwulu described Prince Eze Madumere as humble, loyal, role model and epitome of good administrator, who has used his wealth of experience in supporting Owelle Rochas Okorocha to build a better Imo State.

Nwulu said the group is happy with the activities of Prince Eze Madumere, adding that Rochas Peoples Movement has completed all necessary arrangement to honour him with the award of the best Deputy Governor in Nigeria.

He pointed out that the exemplary life of Prince Eze Madumere has shown that Owelle Rochas Okorocha has planted and produced a tree that will yield good fruits.

Nwulu said that the organization is on a mission to capture the South-East and South-South for APC, even as he solicited the support of Prince Eze Madumere.

High point of the event is a presentation of a sculptural piece to Prince Eze Madumere by the group which signified according to Rev.Nwulu Imolites’ desire to explore Madumere’s innate leadership qualities while thanking Governor Okorocha for choosing a right deputy that is loved by all.

MADUMERE URGES NIGERIANS TO SACRIFICE TO BUILD A GREAT NATION

Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere has charged Nigerians to develop the spirit of determination to pay the needed price to bring about positive changes in their lives and the society.

Prince Madumere made the clarion call while responding to a sermon delivered by Ven. Dr. Sunday Iheruo during the last Sunday church service in the Chapel of Praise of Church of Nigeria, Anglican communion at the his country home, Lake Malinda, Achi-Mbieri in Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State.

Prince Madumere who read the first lesson  from the book of Genesis chapter 17 verses 1 to 11 made passionate appeal to Imolites  and Nigerians at large not to be demoralized by the present economic downturn. He charged them to rise to the occasion by using their ingenuity to contribute to the national development since development is every citizen's concern.

He  noted that most developed countries had passed through the same situation but were ready to pay the ultimate price of wearing their thinking cap and worked themselves out of the unfortunate situation.

He urged the worshippers to learn from the sacrifices of Jesus Christ for the salvation of man. He also reminded them about Father Abraham's faith, sacrifice and obedience to God even in want.

He frowned at those who behave as though there is nothing they can do. He averred that there is a special gift deposited  in every man, which ought to be discovered and developed to add value to himself and the society a large.

Speaking further in his words; "Governor  Owelle Rochas Okorocha has been making sacrifices to make free education at all levels practicable. Pa Obafemi Awolowo had to pay a price for Yorubas to acquire education, which has put them  in advantageous  position in Nigeria of today. I urge every Nigeria to reflect on the journey of great men, their sacrifices, determination and patriotic efforts to succeed and help their countries succeed.  Let us learn from the ultimate Price Jesus Christ paid on the Cross of Calvary for salvation of mankind. For me there is no easy way out of the woods. Let us support the policies of Government by getting involved in the programmes to revive the economy and make Imo State and Nigeria better."

Earlier in his sermon, Venerable Iheruo called on Christians to emulate Jesus Christ and the tortuous path he trod to save mankind from eternal ion condemnation. He also revealed that while salvation is free, there is a price to be paid as followers of Christ through their life style and self denial.

The presiding Vicar of Chapel of Praise also explained that in every covenant God made with man, there has always been a Price in proving man's allegiance to God and then God in return turns around the situation of those who obeyed Him.

The high point of the Communion Service was the segment of re-dedication of the life of the Congregation to God even as Deputy Governor said he is ready to pay the price to follow The Lord Jesus Christ. 

MADUMERE INTERVENES ON ALTERCATION BETWEEN TANKER DRIVERS AND SECURITY AGENCIES

….Calls for synergy between petroleum truck drivers, Security agencies

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has again demonstrated his ingenuity in crisis management as he superintended a truce between security agencies operating in the State and Petroleum Truck Drivers over alleged adulterated petroleum product.

Madumere who received a delegation of Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, in the south–East and Petroleum Truck Drivers in Imo state led by Morrison Nwokedi and Donatus Onu respectively in his office yesterday, February 7, 2017, frowned at the avoidable altercation, which led to the alleged seizure of 12 petroleum trucks by officers of the 34 Artillery Brigade Command, Obinze, Imo State,  saying such act can spark off  security disorder  and  artificial petroleum scarcity in the State .

He pointed out that Imo people should not be made to suffer by such avoidable incidents, adding that the comfort and welfare of Imo citizens remain the utmost concern of the Rescue Mission Government.

He advocated for a monthly or quarterly meeting between security agencies and petroleum truck drivers in the State to jointly take proactive measures in managing avoidable misunderstandings.

The Deputy Governor promised to ensure that the seized trucks are released to avoid unnecessary queue at filling stations in the State.

Earlier in his speech ,  the leader of the team  and South–East Zonal Director of DPR ,Morrison Nwokedi said the visit was to intimate the Deputy Governor on the challenges facing the petroleum truck drivers, petroleum Independent marketers  and DPR   in the state in the cause of bringing petroleum products to the State .

Morrison pointed out that the environment in the State has been made unconducive for them to operate, adding that they are regularly harassed by security operatives in the State.

He insisted that security agencies have no right to stop petroleum tankers in motion and impound petroleum trucks over adulteration, pointing out that only the Department of Petroleum Resources is authorized by law based to declare a petroleum product adulterated.

Morrison solicited for government’s intervention to restore sanity in the system and give petroleum marketers a conducive environment to operate in.

Contributing, the chairman of Petroleum Truck Drivers in the state Donatus Onu lamented over the incessant harassment by security agencies especially the army.

He recalled how 12 petroleum trucks belonging to a petroleum marketer in the State were impounded by the Nigeria Army over a month despite proofs that the products were not adulterated and called for government intervention.

IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR ADMONISHES THE PUBLIC ON POOR CITIZENS ...BECOMES LIFE PATRON TO MEDICAL STUDENTS

Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has called on the public to make sacrifices to ensure that they assist the poor in the society.

Imo Deputy Governor made this remark last weekend while receiving in audience a group under the aegis of Imo State University Medical Students’ Association led by Comrade Ugochukwu Emeka-Mandela when they paid him a courtesy visit in his office, Government House, Owerri.

He reminded the students that Owelle Rochas Okorocha Government is founded on noble orientation of uplifting the living standard of the poor and to also mobilize them to greatness through people oriented policies and programmes.

Prince Madumere who stated that service to humanity is a promise he made to God from the onset told the students that the rescue mission government has placed much importance on the students and youths.

His words, “my leader, the Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha believes that the youths are the leaders of tomorrow, he introduced free education policy in the State from primary to the university level. This alone can change the tide of every family if the students are determined, focused and diligent.

He described medical studies as noble and its vocation of saving lives as the highest service anyone can render to humanity. He therefore called on the students to be studious and shun all forms of social vices and promised to continue to identify with the students. “…Because of Governor Okorocha’s premium on health of the people, he has built 27 state-of-the-art general hospitals in the 27 local government areas of Imo State, his effort in ensuring that Imo State University Teaching Hospital is functional and well equipped,” he enthused.

IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR SETS COMMITTEE FOR INTER-CAMPUS FOOTBALL TOURNEY

His Excellency the Deputy Governor of Imo State in a photo pose with the newly inaugurated committee on Prince Eze Madumere Inter-Campus Football Competition led by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Emeka Ajih who is the Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on Special Duties. Others Uche Onwuchekwa, Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on Media,  are Solomon Onu (Solo Mourinho), Chairman of Sports Writers Association, Imo State, Sports Director of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Mr. John Nwaogu, Council of Students Union Governments of High Institutions in Imo among others..

Imo state deputy governor, Prince Eze Madumere yesterday set up a committee for an inter-campus football competition, reiterating the Rescue Mission Government’s determination to rid Imo youths of crimes and other vices through engaging them in sporting activities.

Madumere who performed the inauguration of  19 man  committee to ensure the success of Prince Eze Madumere Inter-Campus Football Competition among  seven high institutions in the state in his office yesterday  said the football  competition is designed to give the youth a platform  to succeed , keep them away from crimes and unearth hidden talents  for development and employment.

According to him, sport is a strong  unifying sporting activity  in the country, but regretted the dearth of  sporting activities in the institutions of higher learning, which used to be a tradition to fish out talents for development.

He pointed out  that our higher  institutions parade hidden  talents  and urged investors to join in charting a road map towards  development of sports in the universities  and other institutes of higher learning.

He advised the committee to ensure the mobilization of all  the youths in  the higher institutions  for the competition .

In his vote of thanks ,the committee chairman and Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on Special Duties, Hon. Emeka Ajih thanked Prince Madumere for choosing them for such task and promised on behalf of his members to actualize the set objectives . The committee consists of students leaders, Sports Managers & Trainers, Event Managers among others.

The competition tagged Prince Eze Madumere inter campus sport competition is an initiative of Eze Madumere Foundation.