The Prof Gregory Ibe Effect: Everything He Touches Turns To Gold – Part 1
Out of curiosity someone once asked Prof Gregory Ibe if he has any bad side. According to the person, it is amazing that only credible reports are available about citizen Prof Ibe. In response to that question, Prof Ibe stated that his weak point is dread for failure. According to him, the thought of not achieving anything he sets...
The Symbolism Of CAMP NEYA, By Sufuyan Ojeifo
Last week, a friend sent to me, via WhatsApp, a video on YouTube entitled: “CAMP NEYA: The home of Dr Orji Uzor Kalu,” showing his expansive and palatial residence in his Igbere village in Abia state. My friend must have decided to share the video with me knowing that I enjoy some friendship with the former governor of Abia...
Sen. Kalu At 61: Celebrating The Man Who Redefined Representation, By Ifeanyi Okali
The man, Sen. Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu no doubt is one of the sons of Abia that have brought home truckloads of honour to the state in particular and South East region as a whole. This is not only predicated on the fact that he redefined leadership during his tenure as governor of Abia State but because he has...
Orji Uzor Kalu At 61: Action Governor To Action Senator, By Kunle Oyewumi
Shortly after his landslide victory in the National Assembly election of February 24, 2019 and subsequent inauguration on June 11, 2019 as Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Dr. Orji Kalu, in his remarks, while playing host to family, friends, associates: business and political, and well-wishers who converged on his expansive Abuja residence, re-affirmed his commitment and determination to...
Sen. Kalu A Quintessential Leader, Representative At 61
BY Obinna Amaechi It was Peter Drucker who said, “Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results, not attributes.” The quote above perfectly encapsulates character and personality of the man His Excellency, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State who today is marking his glorious, impactful and result-filled 61 years of existence...
[OPINION] Prof Gregory Ibe: Abia’s Good News Worth Preaching
A good product, they say, sells itself. But first of all, it has to leave the warehouse, get introduced to the people through persuasive advertising to enable them to have a taste and make the proper recommendation for public acceptability. After all, the proof of the pudding is in the eating This strategy is flamboyantly called profile-raising in public relations....
FIGHTING INSECURITY: WHEN WE MUST SUPPORT THE POLICE
By Ifeanyi Okali The police as the foremost law enforcement agency oftentimes come under fierce attack and destructive criticisms as a result of unprofessional conduct of few persons who have continued to portray the force in a bad light. Most often also, when they deliver incredible milestone in an effort to make the rest of us and our entire family...
[OPINION] Prof Gregory Ibe: When Preparation Meets Opportunity
Have you ever wondered why water can never cause an explosion even at its boisterous higher temperature level of 100 °C (212 °F)? The answer is simple: water lacks the combination of sources — oxygen, gas and heat — required to trigger a conflagration. What then do you think would happen when preparation meets opportunity? The answer can be found...
Professor Gregory Ibe Is The Man We Need
Soon the search for who will take over from where Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu stopped will start. No doubts, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has shown capacity and leadership where it matters most for Abia and Abians. No one Governor can solve all the problems of a state in one or two terms but continuity in the tangent of the incumbent is...
Matters Arising From The Aba North/South Bye-Election
By Ugonnabo Ngwu One of the beauties of off-season elections in Nigeria is that they parade pitfalls in our electoral laws which must be fixed for a better general election. Unfortunately, most Nigerians are no more concerned if the off-cycle is not for a gubernatorial seat. All lovers of democracy know that district bye-election such as the one in Aba...
