HOW DO YOU LAY YOUR BED?
Brethren, frankly the world is not a bed of roses, and it has never been. So, for one to enjoy it to the fullness, he/she must had laid his/her bed aptly and in the right direction. Thus, you must endeavour to check and as well crosscheck your bed prior to bedtime.
Surely, in a land controlled by anarchy and confusion, the arbiter is the judge. This is not unlike observing a one-eye man amidst the blind. Even if you find yourself in any of the above mentioned shoes, either as “an arbiter” or a “one-eye man” as the case may be, courtesy demands that, you lead by example; or in other words, lay your bed in such a manner that it would be lied comfortably upon by the people concerned.
Few weeks ago during my business trip in Rivers State, Port-Harcourt precisely, the countenance of the bed of the hotel suite that I lodged didn’t really please my person. Therefore, I took my precious time to rearrange the bed to my taste in order to experience luxury while lying in it. Thank God, I had a wonderful and fantastic dream having done what I was supposed to do before lying in the bed.
Believe me, several people don’t really pay much attention as regards how their beds are arranged whenever they intend going to bed or the moment they depart from their beds having lied in it.
At this juncture, I ask, how do you lay your bed? Do you just lie in your bed without minding how it is being arranged, each time you go to bed? Or, do you take time to put everything in order to ensure that you lie in a smooth and decent bed? A question everyone is expected to attend, without any iota of hesitation.
I’m too keen about how people lay their beds before lying in it, because I’m strongly of the view that, that is the stepping stone towards actualizing a perfect or lovely dream. Yes, ones bed must be properly put in order, in order to embrace a fantastic sleep, and as well encounter a hearty and cheerful posture after the long-lasted sleep, nap , siesta, or as the case might be. Let’s ride on!
Mind you, laying a bed might be interpreted in many languages based on what is actually at stake. That is, laying a bed involves different dimensions regarding the object/goal of the person involved.
For instance, one who’s seriously preparing for his/her Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) is definitely laying his/her bed towards embracing marvelous results after the exams have been duly taken. In such case, if the candidate fails to prepare adequately before the exams come up, no doubt, failure awaits the candidate in question under normal circumstance, or all things being equal.
In the same vein, a man who intends venturing into marriage and is in serious search for the right woman, is also trying to avoid lying in a coarse bed, so that, he would embrace a happy home in due cause. But, on the contrary, a man who fails to take similar step, or who ignores the efficacy of lying in a bed thoroughly and consciously prepared, would surely be prepared to have a handshake with a state of doom.
It’s already widely in circulation that, “If one fails to plan, he plans to fail”. From my personal view, there’s no two ways about it; yes, it’s either you plan to succeed, or you plan to fail. And, the choice is yours. Honestly, the funniest part of the scenario is that, the choice is yours; thus, you must consciously make a right choice if you really wish to swim in an eternal happiness, or better still, eternal ecstasy.
You must cough up time to lay your bed in such a way that it would benefit both you and anyone who intends to share with your person. In other words, while laying your bed, you must put the people in your life or the people around you, into consideration in order to carry everyone along. Your bed may not only be used by you; others too, might be involved at the long run.
At this point, I urge every living soul to always endeavour to lay his bed adequately, so “Had I known” wouldn’t suddenly become his national anthem. Everyone is expected to devote sufficient time in respect to putting his bed in good shape.
Don’t forget, we all have a bed to lay. And, we remain the sole umpire that can control the laying of our respective beds; no one would do it on your behalf, because, as you lay your bed so you lie in it. Think about it!
_______________________
FRED NWAOZOR
frednwaozor@gmail.com
Monday, 7 April 2014
Friday, 4 April 2014
The Welcome Address Presented by Barr. Obinna Amagwula during the Recent Governor's Visit to Oru East LGA
WELCOME ADDRESS PRESENTED BY THE TC-CHAIRMAN OF ORU-EAST LGA, HON. BARR. OBINNA AUGUSTUS AMAGWULA, DURING THE SOLIDARITY VISIT OF HIS EXCELLENCY, CHIEF OWELLE ROCHAS OKOROCHA-OON, TO THE COUNCIL,
THIS DAY – MONDAY MARCH 31, 2014
PROTOCOLS
I am indeed humbled to deliver this address in this epoch making occasion of the visit of our dear governor, Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha, OON – the Senior Advocate of the Masses, to Oru East LGA. Your Excellency, may I at this point welcome you and the formidable Rescue Mission team, especially your darling and lovely wife Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha who has not only proven to be a mother to all but a great motivator and team player in propelling the Rescue Mission to the desired destination.
Your Excellency, as you can see, Oru East is very peaceful and calm now. Within our short stay as Transition Committee of this Local Government Area, we have been working harmoniously and assiduously towards building bridges, mending cracked walls and consolidating on your unprecedented land marks revolutions and achievements through continual massive consultations with our people at the grass-root, and stakeholders especially our party stalwarts. Among these, is the completion of a befitting hall (Owelle Rochas Okorocha Hall) with office apartments situated at the council headquarters, which would be commissioned today by your Excellency, and the rectification of public power supply at the headquarters which was in total blackout for over three years. Sir, I’m pleased to announce that, the aforementioned capital projects were successfully completed within the short frame, due to the magnanimity you showed to us.
Your Excellency, it is no longer news that your government is a people oriented one; thus, our people have unequivocally spoken their minds to us that, this is the only government since the inception of democracy in 1999 that has touched their lives one way or the other. This is why you can see this teeming crowd converging here today to welcome you and your entourage to Oru East. Sir, because of these radical developments in Imo State today, our people have unanimously agreed to move to the “Only performing party” – All Progressives Congress (APC). This record could be seen in the recent membership registration exercise of the party.
Your Excellency, the revolution of your government spanning over, education, security, massive infrastructural development, health care delivery, civil service, agriculture and judiciary reforms, just to mention but a few, can no longer be overemphasized as the achievements speak for themselves, as the Latin people would say “Res Ipsa Loquitor”. Even the critics of this government in their closet and honest reflections have had the cause to ponder on the secret behind these unbelievable achievements.
I’m deeply pleased that Oru East is not left behind this trend of unbelievable revolution by your government. Your government has embarked on the construction and rehabilitation of over 20 roads transcending the various communities that make up Oru East and linking them to our neighbouring communities, including other land mark infrastructural developments. Among these impeccable achievements, I think the dearest to our hearts have remained the water projects and the revolution going on in the educational and health sectors such as the ongoing reconstruction of dilapidated structures cum construction of new ones in the various primary/secondary schools in Oru East thereby making them model modern citadels of learning, and the fathomless Millennium Development Goals’ (MDGs’) programmes that are taking place in all the sectors in the council. Our school children are now paid allowances and can now sit comfortably in their respective classrooms to study in a serene and conducive environment which was not the case in the past.
Secondly, the world-class health care facility once completed will automatically take care of all our primary health care challenges especially in the area of child and maternal mortality, communicable diseases and health care challenges faced by our aged parents, some of whom have devoted their lives and energy in serving this state and our country Nigeria in general.
Above all, we are deeply impressed over the level of
recognitions you have extended to worthy and distinguished
indigenes of Oru East since the inception of your administration,
which include:
The appointment of Chief Donatus Ejimfugha, as the Director General of Imo State Civil Guards.
The promotion of Evang. Esther Obong Egbuna, as the Director General of Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC).
The appointment of Prince Marshal Okafor Anyanwu, as the Interim State Chairman of the ruling party in the state, All Progressives Congress (APC).
The appointment of Mrs. Nma Nzeribe Michael, as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The appointment of Dr. Emma Ogbenta, as the Special Adviser (SA) to the Governor on Community Govt. Council (CGC).
The appointment of Hon. Lawrence Nwobodo, as the Special Adviser (SA) to the Governor on Due Process.
The last but not the least, the recent elevation of Mrs. Stella Udogwu, as the Accountant General of Imo State. Just to mention but a few.
In the same vein your Excellency, I will not finish this address without pointing out some of the proposed desirable projects/initiatives in Oru East that need your urgent attention, to wit:
a. Awo-Omamma, Amiri, Amagu and Akuma rural roads.
b. Okwu Akatta and Ubahaeze Awo-Omamma electrification projects.
c. Sinking of additional boreholes and water scheme at strategic locations within the communities in Oru East.
d. Creation of Courts 2 & 3 of the Imo State High Court, Oru Division at Awo-Omamma and Omuma respectively.
e. Provision of functional daily market for the entire people of Oru East.
f. The last but not the least Sir, we would like you to extend your rescue mission strategy to the ongoing ezeship anomaly in Akuma Autonomous Community, in order to avoid any future communal calamity in the area.
Sir, I’m strongly of the view that, if the above mentioned projects or initiatives are duly actualized, Oru East in its entirety would be a council to reckon with in Imo State at large.
Once again, may I welcome you and your entourage to Oru East, and wish you a safe trip back to your various destinations. May the hand of the Almighty God not depart from you as He uses you to continually and persistently rescue Imo State from shackles of its enemies.
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
---------------------------------------------
HON. BARR. OBINNA AMAGWULA
TC-CHAIRMAN, ORU EAST LGA
THIS DAY – MONDAY MARCH 31, 2014
PROTOCOLS
I am indeed humbled to deliver this address in this epoch making occasion of the visit of our dear governor, Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha, OON – the Senior Advocate of the Masses, to Oru East LGA. Your Excellency, may I at this point welcome you and the formidable Rescue Mission team, especially your darling and lovely wife Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha who has not only proven to be a mother to all but a great motivator and team player in propelling the Rescue Mission to the desired destination.
Your Excellency, as you can see, Oru East is very peaceful and calm now. Within our short stay as Transition Committee of this Local Government Area, we have been working harmoniously and assiduously towards building bridges, mending cracked walls and consolidating on your unprecedented land marks revolutions and achievements through continual massive consultations with our people at the grass-root, and stakeholders especially our party stalwarts. Among these, is the completion of a befitting hall (Owelle Rochas Okorocha Hall) with office apartments situated at the council headquarters, which would be commissioned today by your Excellency, and the rectification of public power supply at the headquarters which was in total blackout for over three years. Sir, I’m pleased to announce that, the aforementioned capital projects were successfully completed within the short frame, due to the magnanimity you showed to us.
Your Excellency, it is no longer news that your government is a people oriented one; thus, our people have unequivocally spoken their minds to us that, this is the only government since the inception of democracy in 1999 that has touched their lives one way or the other. This is why you can see this teeming crowd converging here today to welcome you and your entourage to Oru East. Sir, because of these radical developments in Imo State today, our people have unanimously agreed to move to the “Only performing party” – All Progressives Congress (APC). This record could be seen in the recent membership registration exercise of the party.
Your Excellency, the revolution of your government spanning over, education, security, massive infrastructural development, health care delivery, civil service, agriculture and judiciary reforms, just to mention but a few, can no longer be overemphasized as the achievements speak for themselves, as the Latin people would say “Res Ipsa Loquitor”. Even the critics of this government in their closet and honest reflections have had the cause to ponder on the secret behind these unbelievable achievements.
I’m deeply pleased that Oru East is not left behind this trend of unbelievable revolution by your government. Your government has embarked on the construction and rehabilitation of over 20 roads transcending the various communities that make up Oru East and linking them to our neighbouring communities, including other land mark infrastructural developments. Among these impeccable achievements, I think the dearest to our hearts have remained the water projects and the revolution going on in the educational and health sectors such as the ongoing reconstruction of dilapidated structures cum construction of new ones in the various primary/secondary schools in Oru East thereby making them model modern citadels of learning, and the fathomless Millennium Development Goals’ (MDGs’) programmes that are taking place in all the sectors in the council. Our school children are now paid allowances and can now sit comfortably in their respective classrooms to study in a serene and conducive environment which was not the case in the past.
Secondly, the world-class health care facility once completed will automatically take care of all our primary health care challenges especially in the area of child and maternal mortality, communicable diseases and health care challenges faced by our aged parents, some of whom have devoted their lives and energy in serving this state and our country Nigeria in general.
Above all, we are deeply impressed over the level of
recognitions you have extended to worthy and distinguished
indigenes of Oru East since the inception of your administration,
which include:
The appointment of Chief Donatus Ejimfugha, as the Director General of Imo State Civil Guards.
The promotion of Evang. Esther Obong Egbuna, as the Director General of Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC).
The appointment of Prince Marshal Okafor Anyanwu, as the Interim State Chairman of the ruling party in the state, All Progressives Congress (APC).
The appointment of Mrs. Nma Nzeribe Michael, as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The appointment of Dr. Emma Ogbenta, as the Special Adviser (SA) to the Governor on Community Govt. Council (CGC).
The appointment of Hon. Lawrence Nwobodo, as the Special Adviser (SA) to the Governor on Due Process.
The last but not the least, the recent elevation of Mrs. Stella Udogwu, as the Accountant General of Imo State. Just to mention but a few.
In the same vein your Excellency, I will not finish this address without pointing out some of the proposed desirable projects/initiatives in Oru East that need your urgent attention, to wit:
a. Awo-Omamma, Amiri, Amagu and Akuma rural roads.
b. Okwu Akatta and Ubahaeze Awo-Omamma electrification projects.
c. Sinking of additional boreholes and water scheme at strategic locations within the communities in Oru East.
d. Creation of Courts 2 & 3 of the Imo State High Court, Oru Division at Awo-Omamma and Omuma respectively.
e. Provision of functional daily market for the entire people of Oru East.
f. The last but not the least Sir, we would like you to extend your rescue mission strategy to the ongoing ezeship anomaly in Akuma Autonomous Community, in order to avoid any future communal calamity in the area.
Sir, I’m strongly of the view that, if the above mentioned projects or initiatives are duly actualized, Oru East in its entirety would be a council to reckon with in Imo State at large.
Once again, may I welcome you and your entourage to Oru East, and wish you a safe trip back to your various destinations. May the hand of the Almighty God not depart from you as He uses you to continually and persistently rescue Imo State from shackles of its enemies.
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
---------------------------------------------
HON. BARR. OBINNA AMAGWULA
TC-CHAIRMAN, ORU EAST LGA
The Profile of Barr. Obinna Amagwula
BRIEF PROFILE OF HON. BARR. OBINNA AMAGWULA, THE TC-CHAIRMAN OF ORU EAST LGA
Truly, some are born great, others achieve greatness, whilst others still have greatness thrust upon them. But rarely do we have these three attributes combined so well in an individual, as in the case in our Awardee here present. I mean none other than Barr. Obinna Augustus Amagwula – Chartered lawyer; staunch member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Chairman, A.O. Amagwula & Co. Chambers, Abuja; quintessential politician; and among all, a worthy council leader.
Born at Umuezike in Awo-Omamma, Oru East LGA of Imo State on the 24th October 1974 by Chief & Lolo Richard Ihekweaba Amagwula. He had his early upbringing in Imo State. He attended the famous Santana Primary Boarding School, Awo-Omamma. Thereafter proceeded to Bonus Pastor Seminary, Osina Ideato; and later concluded his secondary education at St. Mary’s Catholic Seminary Umuowa, Orlu, where he sat for his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), and came out with flying colours to the delight of his parents and well-wishers. While in the latter, he obtained a diploma certificate in Latin.
Due to his brilliant performance at the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, in 1997, he got admission in the University of Calabar (UniCal) Cross River State, to study Law, having obtained Diploma in Public Administration in the same institution. In 2002, as God would have it, he graduated with an excellent grade, which granted him the opportunity to be admitted in the impeccable Nigeria Law School, Abuja in 2004; a programme he also finished with flying colours. Afterwards, he proceeded for his compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, which took place in Nasarawa State, where he held the position of the President of Catholic Corpers Association, Keffi.
In 2005, the young and exuberant Obinna Amagwula was called to the Nigerian Bar; a ritual that gave him the mandate to practice as a recognized lawyer in any Nigerian court situated anywhere across the federation.
Like his educational career, Barr. Obinna Amagwula’s work experience spans a wide but impressive range. He started his Law profession with Chancellery Law Chambers Abuja as the Head of Administration. In 2009, he established a functional Law chamber, A.O Amagwula Chambers, in Abuja to enable him and his teeming colleagues carryout their respective functions effectively; a venture that has taken him to numerous places both in Nigeria and in the diaspora, because of his distinguished attributes.
Barr. Amagwula, who is the Chairman of Coalition of Imo State Indigenes Lawyers based in Abuja, the Imo State Coordinator of All Awo-Omamma Indigenes Lawyers, and the first Notary public from Awo-Omamma in Oru East, was a member of the Counsel that brought victory to the amiable Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha, at the Apex court, Supreme Court precisely, by the special grace of God.
In 2003, he was a Councillorship candidate in Awo Ward I under the auspices of All Nigerians People’s Party (ANPP). As a distinguished politician, on Thursday January 23 – 2014, he was inaugurated as the Transition Committee (TC) Chairman of Oru East Local Government Area (LGA); an inauguration that was long awaited by the entire people of Oru East due to the implicit respect they have for his person. A position he assumed till date.
So far so good, within a short time in office as the TC-Chairman of Oru East, he has successfully restored peace among the leaders and entire members of the council, by continually calling for reconciliation cum solidarity talks amongst the concerned people. Also, he has completed a befitting hall with office apartments at the council headquarters - Omuma, just to mention but a few.
Hon. Barr. Obinna Amagwula is affiliated to various professional and social societies both indigenous and foreign, which include:
Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Secretary General, Awo-Omamma Patriotic Union, Abuja (2011 - date)
Principal Partner, A.O Amagwula & Co., Abuja
Pioneer Chairman, Imo Indigenes Lawyers’ Association, Abuja (2012 - date)
Imo State Coordinator, Awo-Omamma Indigenes Lawyers.
Founder, Awo-Omamma Project.
As a practicing Christian and devoted catholic, during his study period at the Nigerian Law School – Abuja, he was unanimously recognized and as well conferred by both the Chaplain and the entire congregation of Seat of Wisdom Catholic Chaplaincy Abuja, as the Catechist of the Chaplaincy. A honour he held throughout the period of his studentship.
A widely travelled, symbolic politician, remarkable lawyer and highly refined personality, Hon. Barr. Obinna Amagwula, is essentially a peace-loving and kind-hearted motivator, conscience-driven figure, and above all, an epitome of humility. This is why he’s blessed with a God-fearing, lovely and loving wife, Nneoma Ugonna Coleth Amagwula (Nee Chukwu) from Ohuba Awo-Omamma; and the marriage is for now, blessed with three kids, Adanna, Uchenna, and Ikenna respectively.
It is indeed the overall achievements, contributions and future potentials of this Legal Luminary and politician par excellence, Honourable Barrister Augustus Obinna Amagwula, that instigated the Parish Priest and his assistants, Parish Council members, and the entire parishioners of Christ the King Church (CKC) Awo-Omamma to confer on him a remarkable and memorable Award of Excellence, Pillar of the Church, on Monday 21st April 2014.
---------------------------------------------
ENGR. (COMR.) FRED NWAOZOR
Special Adviser on Media & Publicity
to the TC-Chairman
Truly, some are born great, others achieve greatness, whilst others still have greatness thrust upon them. But rarely do we have these three attributes combined so well in an individual, as in the case in our Awardee here present. I mean none other than Barr. Obinna Augustus Amagwula – Chartered lawyer; staunch member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Chairman, A.O. Amagwula & Co. Chambers, Abuja; quintessential politician; and among all, a worthy council leader.
Born at Umuezike in Awo-Omamma, Oru East LGA of Imo State on the 24th October 1974 by Chief & Lolo Richard Ihekweaba Amagwula. He had his early upbringing in Imo State. He attended the famous Santana Primary Boarding School, Awo-Omamma. Thereafter proceeded to Bonus Pastor Seminary, Osina Ideato; and later concluded his secondary education at St. Mary’s Catholic Seminary Umuowa, Orlu, where he sat for his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), and came out with flying colours to the delight of his parents and well-wishers. While in the latter, he obtained a diploma certificate in Latin.
Due to his brilliant performance at the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, in 1997, he got admission in the University of Calabar (UniCal) Cross River State, to study Law, having obtained Diploma in Public Administration in the same institution. In 2002, as God would have it, he graduated with an excellent grade, which granted him the opportunity to be admitted in the impeccable Nigeria Law School, Abuja in 2004; a programme he also finished with flying colours. Afterwards, he proceeded for his compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, which took place in Nasarawa State, where he held the position of the President of Catholic Corpers Association, Keffi.
In 2005, the young and exuberant Obinna Amagwula was called to the Nigerian Bar; a ritual that gave him the mandate to practice as a recognized lawyer in any Nigerian court situated anywhere across the federation.
Like his educational career, Barr. Obinna Amagwula’s work experience spans a wide but impressive range. He started his Law profession with Chancellery Law Chambers Abuja as the Head of Administration. In 2009, he established a functional Law chamber, A.O Amagwula Chambers, in Abuja to enable him and his teeming colleagues carryout their respective functions effectively; a venture that has taken him to numerous places both in Nigeria and in the diaspora, because of his distinguished attributes.
Barr. Amagwula, who is the Chairman of Coalition of Imo State Indigenes Lawyers based in Abuja, the Imo State Coordinator of All Awo-Omamma Indigenes Lawyers, and the first Notary public from Awo-Omamma in Oru East, was a member of the Counsel that brought victory to the amiable Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha, at the Apex court, Supreme Court precisely, by the special grace of God.
In 2003, he was a Councillorship candidate in Awo Ward I under the auspices of All Nigerians People’s Party (ANPP). As a distinguished politician, on Thursday January 23 – 2014, he was inaugurated as the Transition Committee (TC) Chairman of Oru East Local Government Area (LGA); an inauguration that was long awaited by the entire people of Oru East due to the implicit respect they have for his person. A position he assumed till date.
So far so good, within a short time in office as the TC-Chairman of Oru East, he has successfully restored peace among the leaders and entire members of the council, by continually calling for reconciliation cum solidarity talks amongst the concerned people. Also, he has completed a befitting hall with office apartments at the council headquarters - Omuma, just to mention but a few.
Hon. Barr. Obinna Amagwula is affiliated to various professional and social societies both indigenous and foreign, which include:
Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Secretary General, Awo-Omamma Patriotic Union, Abuja (2011 - date)
Principal Partner, A.O Amagwula & Co., Abuja
Pioneer Chairman, Imo Indigenes Lawyers’ Association, Abuja (2012 - date)
Imo State Coordinator, Awo-Omamma Indigenes Lawyers.
Founder, Awo-Omamma Project.
As a practicing Christian and devoted catholic, during his study period at the Nigerian Law School – Abuja, he was unanimously recognized and as well conferred by both the Chaplain and the entire congregation of Seat of Wisdom Catholic Chaplaincy Abuja, as the Catechist of the Chaplaincy. A honour he held throughout the period of his studentship.
A widely travelled, symbolic politician, remarkable lawyer and highly refined personality, Hon. Barr. Obinna Amagwula, is essentially a peace-loving and kind-hearted motivator, conscience-driven figure, and above all, an epitome of humility. This is why he’s blessed with a God-fearing, lovely and loving wife, Nneoma Ugonna Coleth Amagwula (Nee Chukwu) from Ohuba Awo-Omamma; and the marriage is for now, blessed with three kids, Adanna, Uchenna, and Ikenna respectively.
It is indeed the overall achievements, contributions and future potentials of this Legal Luminary and politician par excellence, Honourable Barrister Augustus Obinna Amagwula, that instigated the Parish Priest and his assistants, Parish Council members, and the entire parishioners of Christ the King Church (CKC) Awo-Omamma to confer on him a remarkable and memorable Award of Excellence, Pillar of the Church, on Monday 21st April 2014.
---------------------------------------------
ENGR. (COMR.) FRED NWAOZOR
Special Adviser on Media & Publicity
to the TC-Chairman
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