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.