The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has commiserated with the people of Afaraukwu Ibeku following the death of their traditional ruler HRM Eze Sir I. O. Kanu, the Egwu Ukwu II of Afaraukwu Ibeku, at the age of 86 years.

Describing his death as a rude shock, Ikpeazu in a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu said the traditional ruler’s unwavering love and sterling contributions to the development of his community in particular, and Abia State in general, are well documented, adding that he left a lasting legacy and an indelible impression on the minds of Ndigbo everywhere in the world.

“Death is not the end of man but a necessary passage to a better place in eternity where there is no strife, sorrow or pain. Indeed, Papa has only gone to that better place, and in his usual manner while on earth here, he is praying for all of us from above, especially for the peace, unity and progress of not just his community but also of our State and Alaigbo.

“This should be our consolation so that his beloved family and community he left behind do not continue to weep since we all know that he is resting peacefully now”.

While praying for the soul of the deceased to rest in eternal glory, the Governor assured the family that the state will continue to help ameliorate their pains.

“As a government, we assure the family of late Eze Sir I.O. Kanu and Afaraukwu community of our continued support in all ways we can to help ameliorate the pains of his departure.

“Lastly, we pray that God in His infinite mercies grant the soul of our late Eze eternal rest. Amen!” he concluded.

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja appealed to state governments to simplify the process of land ownership in their domains to enable more Nigerians access bank facilities for affordable homes.

Receiving the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) led by the chairman, Dr Uche Olowu, the President expressed concern on some challenges, such as land and other collateral related issues, hindering the banking industry’s ability to lend to the real sector.

“As a Government, we are also facing such challenges as part of our various affordable housing programmes. But I am urging State Governments to assist by simplifying and rationalising land matters,” he said.

Commending the banking industry for increasing their lending in key job-creating areas such as agriculture in the last four years, the President welcomed their collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria in this regard, noting that the partnership had been a “key anchor” to the food security programme of his administration.

“We can only feed ourselves by deploying capital to the right areas. I implore the banking community to keep this trend up, ” he said.

Affirming that the banking sector is critical to the economic development of any society, President Buhari said he is proud that Nigeria has the most vibrant, creative and innovative banking sector in Africa.

“Nigerian bankers have not only proved themselves in Nigeria alone but across the entire continent and in other parts of the world.

“I am proud when I visit African countries and see posters or branches of Nigerian banks. I will ask all your members to continue to be great Ambassadors of Nigeria as you expand within Africa and beyond, ” the President said.

In his remarks, Dr Olowu expressed gratitude to President Buhari for the plethora of interventions to drive inclusive growth in the country, through initiatives such as Anchor Borrowers Programme, the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative, and diligent progress in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, among others.

The chairman declared the Institute’s support for the current policy by the Federal Government to close Nigeria’s land borders.

He said the policy would protect and promote Made-in-Nigeria products as well as prevent the country from being used as a dumpsite for substandard products and other illicit cross border activities.

The Institute’s chairman also raised topical issues affecting the Nigerian economy especially the banking sector.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
December 6, 2019

The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has described former governor of Abia state, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s ill- advised conviction over alleged fraud and money laundering as politically motivated.

Nnamdi Kanu in a statement made available to ABN TV on Thursday said he warned Senator Kalu that the northerners do not love the Igbos.

He said this is because of the pathological hatred Alimajiris have towards Biafrans (Igbos especially) because their industry and ingenuity expose their mediocrity.

He, however, described Kalu as one who is committed to one Nigeria.

The statement reads,

“I warned him when he came to see me in Kuje Prison that those illiterate unity begging Alimajiris from the desert don’t love him but he wouldn’t listen.”

“I warned him that Fulani caliphate will not rest until they conquer, subdue and enslave the entire East and West because of their sense of inferiority complex, but he wouldn’t listen.”

“I warned him of the pathological hatred these Alimajiris have towards Biafrans (Igbos especially) because our industry and ingenuity expose their mediocrity, but he wasn’t having it. He was a committed One Nigeria apologist.”

“I reminded him of what happened to Ken Saro Wiwa who like him believed so much in One Nigeria and ended up being killed by the same Alimajiri he served so dilligently against Biafra, but he wouldn’t listen.”

“Today they are picking them off one after the other because they know IPOB won’t fight for any Efulefu. If he had known what was to become of him, he would have done exactly what I told him during our meeting, join the nearest IPOB family and support the Biafra restoration project. Isn’t it ironic the only thing that will save Orji Uzor Kalu now is the coming of Biafra. Will Dave Umahi, Okezie Ikpeazu, Willie Obiano, Rochas Okorocha learn from this?”

The Foremost Security Expert and Prime Interpol Systems Consultant in Nigerian Sir Chikwe Udensi was on Thursday in Abuja honoured as “Most Outstanding Security Expert of the Year” after beating others nominated in this category.

In the Security category, the organizers hinted that the nomination was based on various security parameters such as;

1. Strategic competence

2. Capacity & Innovation

3. Feedback

4. Efficiency

5. Community relations

6. Crime investigation

7. Synergy and Cordiality with Government Security agencies. Etc
Following this survey and after a thorough process of evaluation and assessment, also considering every security anatomy of international standards, Sir Chikwe Udensi CEO Sheiks and Bishops LTD emerged winner.

The award was given at the maiden edition of Leadership Excellence Award 2019 organized by Igbere TV. The Event was put together in recognition of individuals who have been of great value and immense contributions to the growth and development of the country in their various spheres of life.

It’s undisputed that the Interpol Expert is an Oracle in the Security Sector, it’s on Record that Sir Chikwe Udensi in a recent Interpol Exhibition in Singapore came 1st among 199 member countries who participated in the competition.

The Security expert is currently implementing the expansion of the Foremost crime fighting tool in the world called the Interpol i/247.

With the successful installation of this security gadget in the Nigerian Police Force head quarters, the World class crime fighting tool has equally been extended to other security agencies like : Immigration,Defense Intelligence, EFCC, Customs, NIA, NSCDC, VIO etc. This giant achievement has placed Nigeria on the global map of countries with the capacity for timely, reliable, and comprehensive data to support security and Law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations, as it relates to Wanted or Missing persons, Stolen Motor Vehicles, Stolen and Lost Travel Documents, Stolen Work Of Art, Stolen Vessels etc.

Sir Chikwe Udensi has indeed made exceptional achievements in Interpol Security Systems in Nigeria and in diaspora.

The Interpol Expert in his appreciation thanked the organizers of the event for such honor and pledged to uphold the fight against insecurity at all cost, and promised to always fashion out strategies towards combating crime within and outside the country.

“As a Security Expert and Interpol Systems Consultant and in-charge of the foremost crime fighting tool in the World (Interpol I 24/7), i will always deploy the instrumentalities to subdue the audacity of crime across the boarder and redeem the good image of our dear country”