Newstalk On: The Proposed Imo Governor's Visit to Oru East LGA Over The Forthcoming Immunization Programme

GOVERNOR OKOROROCHA’S PROPOSED VISIT TO ORU EAST LGA FOR THE STATE FLAG-OFF OF THE FORTHCOMING IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMME, TOMORROW WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2014

Immunization is the process by which one’s immune system becomes fortified against a certain disease. In the same vein, an immune system is a system of biological structures and processes of the body that provide resistance to infections and toxins. Suffice to say; immunization could be meant for adults or children based on the nature of the disease involved.

Tomorrow being Wednesday 11th June 2014, all roads would lead to Oru East Local Government Area as the amiable and indefatigable governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha is prepared and ready to visit the council for the flagging off of the immunization programmes that would benefit the whole of Imo State.

It is no longer news that the governor was in Oru East barely two months ago. On this note, it is a thing of joy to the good people of Oru East that the governor would be visiting the area for the second time in less than three months of his previous visit.

The most astonishing aspect of the governor’s proposed gesture is that, he chose Oru East among all the twenty-seven Local Government Areas in Imo State as the centre for the awaited epoch-making event. This singular fact has proven beyond any reasonable doubt, that, Governor Okorocha’s love for the people of Oru East cannot be overemphasized.

The forthcoming Imo State 5-day Immunization Programme, which is tagged as the “1st round 2014 Maternal, New born and Child Health Week (MNCHW)”, will commence on Thursday June 12 and end on Monday June 16, 2014. The programme is meant to unfold many health cases, which include:

1. Immunization of both mother and child.

2. Vitamin-A administration.

3. De-worming of children less than 5 years.

4. MUAC Screening cum Nutrition counselling and referral of malnourished children.

5. Provision to mothers cum women of child-bearing age ANC Services, iron folate supplementation, tetanus toxoid immunization family planning services, et cetera.

6. Health promotion on key household practices including infant and young child feeding, hygiene promotion and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

7. Health education in schools.

And the last but not the least; birth registration of children less than 5-years of age.

We are also using this avenue to plead with all the mothers in Imo State to ensure that they make both themselves and their respective affected children available for this worthwhile programme, so that, the state could boast of the anticipated disease-free society in near future. Let’s join hands to see that the Owelle Rochas Okorocha’s administration that is poised towards ensuring that most health challenges in the state become a thing of the past is duly actualized.

As the charming governor and his able entourage visit Oru East which is ably led by Hon. Barr. Obinna Amagwula tomorrow Wednesday June 11 – 2014, we solicit the presence of all well-meaning individuals in Imo State and in the diaspora such as the government functionaries, technocrats, public servants, senior citizens, nursing mothers, traditional rulers, Ndi Nze na Ozo, traders, artisans, commercial drivers/motorcyclists, the press, youth, the clergy, and most importantly the children; irrespective of political affiliations.

Let me seize this opportunity to state categorically that, the coming of His Excellency Chief Rochas Okorocha, OON, to Oru East LGA is not in any way related to politics or any political strive; rather, the proposed event is strictly set aside to mark another distinguished era that would bring severe measure intended to eradicate various health cases to our doorsteps. Needless to say; the anticipated fruit of the proposed health occasion would not just be historic, but as well best of its kinds.

In the same vein, I want to commend all the non-governmental bodies that have been of great help since the inception of this immunization programme in Nigeria, especially the World Health Organization (WHO) that has been operating tirelessly and continually through the aegis of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

In a very special way, I want to appreciate those who have been working relentlessly and tirelessly to ensure that the governor’s visit becomes nothing but a success, including Dr. A.E. Ikeguoha, the Oru East Supervisory Councillor for Health - Hon. Oscar Nwamba, Mrs. Grace Okere, Mazi Igwe P.B., Mr. Ngozi Chikwendu, Mr. Ugo J.C., Mrs. Ijeoma Azubuike, Prince Jude Onwude, Engr. Nwata Chikeziem, Mrs Stella Odogwu, Evang. Esther Obong Egbuna, the Oru East Director of Administration and General Services – Mrs Ifunanya Ogbenta, and above all the Imo State Health Commissioner – Dr. Edward Ihejirika; not forgotten all the distinguished leaders of the council who played a very vital role in their respective capacities such as Chief Chime Nzeribe, Hon. Law Nwobodo, Hon. Donatus Ejifugha, Dr. Emma Ogbenta, Chief Bernard Nwananya, Mrs. Nma Nzeribe Michaels, the Transition Committee councillors, and of course most especially the ever competent and trustworthy Transition Committee Chairman – Hon. Barr. Obinna Augustus Amagwula.

Having noted that all hands are on deck for the sake of the governor’s proposed visit, it is obvious that the people of Oru East in its entirety cannot wait to receive the Senior Advocate of the Masses and the Commander of Free Education.

Governor anyi ji eme onu, Owelle ndi Imo, Ndi Oru East na asi gi, Nnoo!!







COMR. FRED NWAOZOR

Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to Oru-East TC-Chairman

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Imo State Civil Guard Corps (Aired Newstalk)

THE NEED TO SUPPORT THE ‘IMO CIVIL GUARD CORPS’ ABLY LED BY CHIEF HONOURABLE DONATUS EWE EJIFUGHA

Just as he desires to see that everything is complete and as well put in place in Imo State at large in line with the famous Rescue Mission Agenda, the governor thought it wise to institute a uniform arm of the Imo Orientation Agency to ease the fight against various traffic/environmental vices and offences.

Owing to the above fact, on July 26 - 2013, His Excellency Owelle Rochas Okorocha – OON inaugurated the anticipated state paramilitary corps which was named Imo State Civil Guard Corps. An initiative that attracted numerous commendations from all nooks and crannies of the state and in the diaspora.

Subsequently, on Thursday 8th May 2014, the bill regarding the formal and legal institution of the aforementioned corps, which was sponsored by Hon. Victor Ndunagu, was duly passed into law by the impeccable members of the Imo State House of Assembly ably led by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Uwajumogu after one week of the official launch of the corps. Such historic gesture was made possible by the law makers in order to encourage the founder of the corps, Chief Rochas okorocha for the remarkable step he took to ensure that such formidable paramilitary organization is formed in the state, and when it is mostly needed.

In the said law, it was categorically stated that the leader/head of the corps – Imo Civil Guard shall be recognized and addressed as The Commandant General, and he/she shall stay in the office for five consecutive years having been appointed by any serving Governor of Imo State.

The fundamental objects of the Imo Civil guard Corps include Crowd and Traffic Controls, and Guard Services. Suffice to say that, activities such as street trading, hawking, illegal parks location, just to mention but a few, are expected to be adequately handled by the corps.

Lest I forget, it is worthy to note that the Imo State Civil Guard Corps is working in synergy with other existing military and paramilitary corps in the state, including the Army, Police Force, Civil Defence Corps, NDLEA, Prisons, Immigration, Customs, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in maintenance of law and order in Imo State.

The most enticing aspect of the Imo Civil Guard Corps is that, the amiable and indefatigable governor – His Excellency Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha appointed a well experienced personnel of no questionable character and a distinguished worthy son of Oru East extraction in Imo State, Awo-Omamma precisely, in the person of Chief Honourable Donatus Ewe Ejifugha (Odenjiji) to pilot the affairs of the corps as the Commandant General.

Having retired from the Police Force as a Senior police Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) to be precise, Hon. Donatus Ejifugha was employed by Chief Rochas OKorocha as his personal Chief Security Officer (CSO) prior to his assumption of office as the Imo State Governor. As soon as he became the Governor of the state, he appointed Hon. Ejifugha as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security and Advanced Protocols. In the year 2013, he was directed by the Governor to serve as the Sole Administrator of Oru East Local Government Area before he rose to his present position as the Commandant General of the Imo State Civil Guard Corps having been found worthy by his boss to serve in such challenging and delicate position.

As it is popularly cited that ‘A tree does not make a forest’, it is also worthy to note that Honourable Donatus Ejifugha is not standing alone as the Commandant General of the Imo Civil Guard. Among other Senior Officers, the corps constitutes the Commandant, Deputy Commandant, Zonal Commanders, and others too numerous to mention. The office of the Commandant is presently occupied by another experienced and indisputable gentleman – Mr. Martins Ekeh.

The current recruitment strength of the corps is 1072. According to the ethics of the corps, after conducting a certain recruitment having undergone an intensive training coupled with thorough orientation, each of the successful new recruits would be assigned to the various established units of the corps that are found in all the twenty-seven (27) Local Government Areas in Imo State, which include the Operations, Transport and Provost departments, and as well the Traffic sections.

It is no longer news that the officers of the Imo Civil Guard Organization are in all corners of the state and also working round the clock to ensure that their duties are effectively carried out in respect to the directive of the tireless Commandant General, Chief Hon. Donatus Ejifugha. The 2013 Christmas cum 2014 New Year operations of the corps which was code-named ‘Operation 24/7 Zero Traffic Congestion’ signified that the corps would surely obtain exactly what she was asked to purchase in the market.

Just as every organization or establishment is invariably faced with its challenges, we ought to also acknowledge that, that of Imo State Civil Guard Corps is inevitable. Presently, the corps is faced with numerous challenges to include lack of operational vehicles such as Power Bikes, Towing vans, Buses, and Hilux vans.

At this juncture, I and other concerned Imolites are calling on all well-meaning individuals and government functionaries to, out of their magnanimity, contribute their respective quotas to ensure that the remarkable aim of Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha towards creating a total serene environment in the Eastern Heartland is duly actualized.



COMR. FRED NWAOZOR

SSA On Media To The Commandant General

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Oru East TC-Chairman's Speech, During The Recent Children's Day Celebration

THE WELCOME ADDRESS PRESENTED BY ORU EAST TRANSITION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, HON. BARR. OBINNA AUGUSTUS AMAGWULA DURING THE CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION CEREMONY, TODAY TUESDAY MAY 27, 2014




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I’m immensely glad to be in your midst today for this historic event. It has always been a thing of joy for me to celebrate the children, because I strongly believe that our future solely depends on them.

When I was a child, I was always looking forward to embrace May 27 of every year otherwise known as ‘The Children’s day’, because it was a day that used to give me a sense of belonging in the society I belonged to. Those days as a kid, I and my contemporary were often citing a poem that would unfold May 27 in earnest.

Today, till this moment I’m standing before you, I can’t stop being filled with the nostalgia of our childhood days owing to the fact that, we celebrated a day like this to the fullness. Suffice to say; such good memories of the past wouldn’t have been possible if the Children’s Day is not observed in Nigeria.

Even as a full-fledged adult, sometimes when I found myself in an occasion like this, I feel as if I’m still a child simply because I know how well we celebrated the Children’s Day during our time. In the same vein, most times in my lonely mood, it is usually the memory of a day like this that keeps me going. Frankly, there’s so much to remember about May 27. This is why I often advise anyone I come across never to stay away from whatever nature has mandated his/her peer group to do.

Today, I stand here before you as the Transition committee Chairman of Oru East LGA to tell you how good I feel to be the Chief Host of this great occasion. Honestly since I assumed office as the TC-Chairman of this LGA, I have been longing to celebrate the ever famous ‘May 27’ and as well celebrate my fellow children.

Yes, I sincerely address you as my ‘fellow children’ due to the fact that, it is only when I feel like a child that I mostly have the privilege to engage in those things my innermost spirit wants me to do thereby enabling me discharge my duties effectively and efficiently, because it is only a child’s heart that has most of the qualities required to attain greatness. I therefore urge each of everyone of us gathered here today to embark on a thorough research on the statement I just made to ascertain its truism.

Among all, I’m using this medium to urge you to continue praying for the release of the school girls that were abducted in Chibok, Bornu State few weeks ago by the Boko Haram sect. Surely, it is worthy to note that the parents of those abducted teenagers are seriously in pains on a daily basis. I would like us to share this pain with them by praying for the safety and as well the release of those innocent students.

I’m also pleading with us not to give up on Nigeria. I’ve a very strong feeling that Nigeria would bounce back again. The only way we could be helpful to this great nation in this challenging period, is to remain faithful and prayerful.

I cannot conclude this speech without appreciating all the leaders of this council, the clergy, gentlemen of the Press, and the traditional rulers who found time to embrace this ceremony. I also want to commend in a very special way all the Transition Committee Councillors and the entire staff of this LGA, most especially the Director of Administration and General Services, Mrs. Ifunanya Ogbenta, for all their tireless efforts to ensure that this event becomes successful.

Once again my fellow children and our amiable teachers, I welcome you all to this year’s celebration of the Children’s day which we couldn’t wait to embrace. Don’t forget; as you celebrate, everyone you see here today is also celebrating.

I wish all of us safe trips back to our respective destinations. I pray that we shall all live to celebrate another Children’s Day and in a grand style.

Thank you and remain blessed!





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HON. BARR. OBINNA AMAGWULA

TC-CHAIRMAN, ORU EAST LGA