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LOVE-FOR-NDIGBO AS THE NEW DECEPTIVE POLITICAL SLOGAN-CG- IPOB Admin

Sometime in 2014 I was on a private visit at the Asaba home of the late Biafran warlord,the Hannibal,the Air Raid, Joe Achuzia. In the midst of our discussion,he had asked a questions: ”who is an Igbo? Is it someone with an Igbo name? Or one occupying one position or another mearnt for Ndigbo?”

Recently,a new political deception has hit the so-called South-East,Nigeria: politicians with 2023 eyeballs are emerging from every nook and cranny claiming to say what they are saying.do what they are doing,share what they are sharing, jump where they are jumping,organize what they are organizing,think what they want,FOR THE LOVE OF NDIGBO!!! Hahahaha!

Many of them imagine we have abandoned our memories at obsolete,moribund and archaic museums. They think we have forgotten how they have treated us in the past 2 decades. Those who have kept quiet till the 3 arms of government in Nigeria became (for the first time) hijacked by on small tribe are claiming to love Ndigbo. Those who kept silent as all the security architecture in Nigeria became the exclusive preserve of one part of the country.now say they love us. Love nwa ntinti.

How can those who have stolen us dry, destroyed our educational system(while they send their children to school abroad), kept our healthcare in decay (while they take their dogs abroad to access cure – before COVID-19) say they love the Igbo?

Consider this example as an example of Igbo-love.On May 27,2017,as part of my 50th birthday celebration, I organized an intellectual discourse titled ’50 YEARS AFTER BIAFRA:WHICH WAY NDIGBO?’ I hired a public hall,WDC,Abakaliki and paid 85,000 naira for it. I cooked food for about 500 guests,printed invitation cards and invited responsible and patriotic Nigerians to come and discuss their own issues! Then the unbelievable happend! A Governor sent about 30 druged and drunken youths early on that day to assault us out of the hall,with my guests from within and outside the state already on their way. i was humiliated, assaulted, injured,traumatized and terrorized! what was my offence? Daring to discuss Biafra! In Alaigbo? Well,that’s the way the cookies crumbled! I lost my money,my plans to provide a platform for Ndigbo to talk, and also an opportunity for young people to get counsel from their elders! But who would tell our leaders,nay dealers,that although not every Biafran is Igbo,every Igbo is Biafran? How can men and women driven by selfish interest claim to love us? How can politicians with rapacious and kleptomaniac mind-set suddenly begin to bandy and brandish Igbo-interest because of the lure for (Vice)Presidency?

Does it mean that the restructuring that is at the front-burner in the polity does not mean anything to them? Although I have no problem with nor anything against having a Nigerian President of Igbo extration,are we assuming that such a person is all that Ndigbo need to be free from the systemic and brazen injustice that has been institutionalized in Nigeria. This beggarly demand to have an ‘Igbo President’ under the current structure,would only benefit that person and his or her cronnies and booth-lickers! Anyone who wants to be President should go ahead but let the person not use love-for-ndigbo as a bargaining chip. Where has such love been in the past when such people where Governors, Senators,Chairmen,etc? God is not deceived. Whatever is sown is what shall be reaped! As Bob Marley sang ‘you fool some people sometimes,but you cant fool all the people all the times. Now you seen the light,you better stand up for your rights’!!! Abi our mumu never do? Majority of the current politicians in South-East are the greatest haters of Ndigbo! By the way,if it is about IGBO PRESIDENT and not SOUTH-EAST PRESIDENT,I hope that Ndigbo in RIVERS and DELTA would not be excluded or de-Igbolized??? It does not matter if it is Papa Deceive Pikin (PDP) or Anti People’s Confraternity(APC)

ANAMBRA 2021: Soludo: An Eye Ahead Of Time-By Christian ABURIME

The global economy has taken a downward surge. Nations are getting into recessions, with the possibility of others slipping deeper into depression.

Businesses have closed down. And many people are out of job. No country has been spared of this near ‘economic Holocaust” engendered by one single pandemic

The world needs new breed of leaders who can think out of the box. And perhaps, throw the ‘box’ away!

Leaders who have the uncanny gift to see tomorrow. Visionary leaders with a discerning eyes for the future

Leaders who are knowledgeable, imbued with strong character,
swift in thinking and daring in action!

This is where Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo comes in. A man with a legacy of distinctions! A reservoir of knowledge and ideas. Firm, bold and forward-looking!

Prof Charles Soludo has proved from time to time that he is a man with “an eye ahead of time”

His banking consolidation, his setting up of the African Finance Corporation, (AFC) are a few pointers to a great mind that is ahead of its time

Even as he is yet to declare to run for Anambra state governorship election, thousands of Ndi Anambra are already rooting for him.

As at the last counts more than 18 support groups scattered all over the 21 LGAs in the state have queued up behind him.

The support has been massive and unprecedented. It has assumed a dimension never witnessed before in the political history of the state. Soludo himself is in awe and shock with what is going on!

Though, on his part, Soludo has never shied away from responsibilities.

Soludo has quite a lot of plans up his sleeves for Ndi-Anambra.

His vision for Anambra state is large. One of such vision is the Anambra Smart Megacity which is already gaining ground with the people of the state.

Soludo envisages a state of Anambra where things will work. A livable state that will be the safest, secured, happiest and most prosperous in Africa.

The Soludo Promoters Forum (SPF), one of the several groups urging Soludo to run for Anambra state governorship election has been in the fore-front propagating the ‘good news’ about the Anambra Smart Megacity vision of Soludo.

Under the dogged leadership of Joe Anatune ( a propelling, non-stop human engine) and his dynamic team, the group has been educating and enlightening the people in the 21 LGAs of Anambra state of the massive economic benefits accruable from the project that will positively impact their lives

Soludo believes in the vision of one state, one people and one agenda for Ndi-Anambra

In several fora he has had the opportunity to speak, Prof Soludo has always praised the indefatigable business spirit of Anambra people. A people so endowed with great talents and skills.

Soludo has often asserted with so much confidence that “When Ndi-Anambra is organised and mobilised, the people creative-energy knows no bounds”

This is Soludo’s affirmation of his deep belief and unwavering confidence in his people.

His slogans has always been from time past on the need for Ndi-Anambra to come together and collectively build the state

” Collectively let’s put Anambra on the world map by working together as one united family”

He believes everyone has a role to play by making his or her talents and time available towards building a virile and better Anambra state that will accommodate all.

With the new world economy, and the fast dwindling global oil revenues, and the devastating impact of COVID-19 pandemic, a new world order is certainly here with us. We either live with it or perish with it, if we refuse to do the needful.

ALSO READ Photos From The Birthday Celebration Of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
The 2021 Anambra Governorship election due to hold later in the year is a beacon of hope for Ndi Anambra to redefine history and change the trajectory of the political firmanent in the state.

This, they can achieve, by electing their most distinguished son, Prof Charles Soludo, to lead Anambra state into the new world order

Making this a reality shouldn’t be a difficult task, because the fate of the people is in their hands!

Therefore, Ndi-Anambra must not bungle this great opportunity, let them rise with one voice, one spirit and one purpose by ensuring Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo emerges the governor-elect in a landslide victory come November this year!

This is the best New Year gift the people can give to themselves!

Happy New Year!

Christian Aburime
Writes from Ewu, Esan Central Local Government, Edo State

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Igbos are Real Democrats- Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has felicitated the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Professor George Obiozor.

Obiozor, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Israel and Cyprus, became the leader of the Igbo socio-cultural group after an election held at Dan Anyim Stadium in Owerri, the Imo state capital, on Sunday.

Reacting to the news, Atiku who spoke with Obiozor yesterday said he was elated that the process of the election was concluded in line with established democratic tenets.

He said by the outcome of the election, Igbos have not only proved pundits wrong but have shown that they are real democrats

He said this in a statement titled, ‘Atiku felicitates with Obiozor on election as President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo; urges cooperation with other ethno-social groups.’

He said, “Yesterday, I spoke with Prof. George Obiozor, newly elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. I congratulated him on his election.

“I am elated that the process that led to his election and that of the new executive was concluded in line with established democratic tenets.

“Like many, who have followed with keen interest the goings-on, I had wondered how the group will pull through the process of the election and still come out unscathed and still remain a cohesive and strong force with its integrity intact.

“By the outcome of this election, Ndigbo have not only proved the pundits wrong but have shown that they are real democrats.

“I have known Prof Obiozor since his days as Director-General of Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, and a one-time Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States of America, Israel and Cyprus.“I can attest to his brilliance, wisdom and experience, qualities that I am confident will come to bear as he pilots the affairs of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

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Anambra State Commissioner resigns , Alleges Corruption In Obiano Administration

The Anambra State Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism, Dr Christian Madubuko, has resigned.

In his letter of resignation, Madubuko alleged that he was leaving office because of alleged endemic corruption within the system and the increasing threat to his life.

Madubuko, was at various times within the last three years, Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Commerce, Commissioner for Road, Rail and Water Transportation and lately as Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism.

The resignation letter read in part, “In the cause of fighting corrupt, individuals holding the state revenue on the throat, all manner of frivolous petitions against me were written to the governor accusing me of several misdeeds particularly distablising our party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance and advising the governor to remove me before l do more harm to the party.

“In several occasions, agents of darkness tried bribing me with millions of the Naira. I arrested these criminals which was applauded by the governor at the EXCO meetings. Within these three years, l has been redeployed to three key ministries in the state as Commissioner.

“With all these happenings, it became clear that when you fight corruption, corruption fights back in several forms.

“I now understand clearly why Nigeria (nay Africa) can never develop like Europe. I came down from Australia to help in developing our state.

“True to my believe, l worked tirelessly to actualize that dream. In working to meet the target, we setup mobile courts and jailed several revenue thieves and significantly raised the state revenue.Madubuko added, “I fought various parasitic interests and jailed many of them. I stepped on toes risking my own life for the survival of the state.

“Those toes l stepped on are now in the prowl for my life. I am no longer safe as l speak. In three different occasions, l received baptism of fire by unknown gunmen/assassins. I was equally attacked severally at the Onitsha Main Market by the agents opposed to my reform.

 

RESIGNATION NOTICE

My dear colleagues, l wish to officially notify you of my resignation. I have on the 11th of December 2020 resigned my position as Commissioner. It is my pleasure to thank all of you for the time we spent together in the service of our state. Indeed, it was a three years of action – packed lessons both positive and negative. I must sincerely thank the Governor for the opportunity to serve. When l was appointed Commissioner in 2018, the Governor directed me to block all revenue leakages. That l did without looking at faces. In the cause of fighting corrupt individuals holding the State revenue on the throat, all manners of frivolous petitions against me were written to the Governor accusing me of several misdeeds particularly distablising our party, APGA and advising the Governor to remove me before l do more harm to the party. In several occasions, agents of darkness tried bribing me with milions of the naira. I arrested these criminals which was also applauded by the Governor at the exco meetings. Within this three years, l have been redeployed to three key ministries in the State as Commissioner. First, was as Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Commerce. Second, was as Commissioner for Road, Rail and Water Transportation and finally as Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism. In those Ministries, l performed above average. With all these hapenings, it became clear that when you fight corruption, corruption fights back in several forms. I now understands clearly why Nigeria (nay Africa) can never develop like Europe. I came down from Australia to help in developing our state just like some of you were invited from different parts of the globe. True to my believe, l worked tirelessly to actualize that dream. In working to meet the target, we set – up Mobile Courts and jailed several revenue thieves and significantly raised the State revenue which were applauded by the Governor at various EXCO Meetings. I fought various parasitic interests and jailed many of them. I stepped on toes risking my own life for the survival of the State. Those toes l stepped on are now in the prowl for my life. I am no longer safe as l speak. In three different occasions, l received baptism of fire by unknown gunmen/assassins. I was equally attacked severally at the Onitsha Main Market by the agents of the revenue criminals. All these attempts were to stop me from exposing the people involved in siphoning the State revenues into their private pockets to the detriments of the Anambra citizens. I am particularly happy that the Governor acknowledged my positive and selfless contributions to the point of putting my on life on the line in the process of executing my assignments. During the COVID – 19 PANDEMIC, I and my team transvassed and crisscrossed around the state day and night to ensure we protect our people from the dangerous virus. I recalled the Governor phoning me together with his wife around 3am during the pandemic drama requesting me to have a rest. The Covid Saga provides an example of how bad our system has become. All our efforts to help the Governor from all angles were unfortunately hijacked and framed in the bad light by forces of inordinate ambitions and insatiable greeds. I watched my State being destroyed by a tiny cabals of renegades. I advice His Excellency the Governor, to rise up to the challanges of leadership and take charge of his Government. This is because, at the end of it all, the Governor alone takes all the glory for things done right and blames for things done wrong. In summary, l have balanced all and brought all to mind and decided to leave, effective 11:59pm 31st December 2020. Once again, thank you all and remain blessed. We shall meet again in higher echelon. HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of us.
Christian C. Madubuko, PhD.

Subject: RESIGNATION NOTICE

1. I have followed with interest media reports on my resignation as Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism and as a member of the Anambra State Executive Council.

2. The resignation notice was done in good faith and was only posted to the EXCO WhatsApp platform after which l exited the platform. Unfortunately, some sycophants l spoke about in the resignation notice mischieviously leaked the write – up to the media and the general public.

3. I wish to state for record purposes that I remain a proud member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). All I seek is a more perfect performance by the administration for the benefit of ndi Anambra in particular and the Nigerian people at large. Anambra State must remain the Star of the East and the Light of the Nation.

4. Once again, I thank His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano, for affording me the opportunity to serve the government and people of Anambra State at the highest level.

Signed
Chris Madubuko, PhD

CG-IPOB Congratulates Nnia Nwodo For New Appointment

CUSTOMARY GOVERNMENT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA REJOICES WITH CHIEF JOHN NNIA NWODO ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR OF THE SOUTH & MIDDLEBELT LEADERSHIP FORUM

It gladdens our hearts to hear the news that our Patron and Mentor, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has been appointed as the National Coordinator of the entire South & Middlebelt Leadership Forum. Upon hearing the news, we contacted him for confirmation. He confirmed it in his own words as follows: “Very true. I least expected this!”

Below is the Notice of Appointment with the signatories:

Breaking News! Breaking News!

SMBLF Appoints Nwodo as National Coordinator

The entire SMBLF rejoices with Chief John Nnia Nwodo as he successfully completes his service to Igbo Nation as the president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo on the 10th of January 2021. We are also glad to announce that given the values he carries our Oliver Twists want more of him and have decided to appoint him as the National Coordinator of Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum with effect from 10th January 2021.

He shall in that capacity assist the National Chairman of the group officially and carry out leadership functions and duties that would be assigned to him for the progress of the group from time-to-time. We trust on his sense of responsibility to handle the new task given his track record. Our prayer for him is that God will continue to imbue him with the capacity to function beyond our human expectation of him.

Chief E k Clark
Chairman

Chief Ayo Adebanjo
South West

Dr Pogu Bitrus
Middle Belt.

The promotion and appointment came to him as a surprise. The Leaders of the three Regions of the Niger Delta, South West and Middlebelt signed the Appointment based on merit as they extolled his leadership qualities. We rejoice with Chief John Nnia Nwodo and the entire South and Middlebelt Regions. We have one mission and one vision to emancipate our people from the bondage in Nigeria.

Our mission is very clear: Nigeria must be restructured by way of devolution of power to the six Regions to govern themselves as autonomous Regional Governments just like the four nations that make up the United Kingdom. Every Region shall maintain its Indigenous Identity just like the Scots, the Irish, the Welsh and the Anglo Saxons in the United Kingdom of Great Britain.

There shall be six nations in the “One Nigeria” and every nation shall be autonomous with the power to govern itself and develop at its own pace. For this reason, we have submitted our Memorandum to the National Assembly for Devolution of Power to the Regions. This is our minimum demand otherwise Nigeria shall break up and disintegrate into oblivion.

Emeka Emekesiri
Barrister & Solicitor
Chairman: Customary Government of Indigenous People of Biafra.

Breaking: FG To Provide Solar System For Homes

25 million Nigerians to pay N4,000 monthly for solar system — Presidency

An estimated 25 million Nigerians are expected to pay about N4,000 monthly over a 3-year period to benefit from the Federal Government’s Solar Home Systems that will commence this week.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, November 29.

According to Akande, the Federal Government will from next week commence the process of installation of five million solar home systems in underserved and off-grid communities across the country.

The installation is in continuation of the implementation of the government’s Economic Sustainability Plan.

Akande disclosed that an important aspect of the scheme is the option of outright ownership by beneficiaries at a cost ranging from N1,500 per week to N4,000 monthly depending on the capacities, for a period of 3 years, noting that the arrangement allows as many as 25 million Nigerians to own personal solar systems in their respective homes.

“The programme will include the assembly or manufacturing of components of off-grid solutions to facilitate growth of the local manufacturing industry.

In view of the scale of materials required, solar equipment manufacturers/assemblers will be incentivized to set up facilities in Nigeria, thereby offering additional job opportunities to Nigerians.

In addition, installation, servicing and payment collections are expected to provide thousands of other jobs. In all, at least 250,000 jobs will be created,” he said.
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#SolarPowerNaija is about enabling 5 million new connections impacting 25 million Nigerians across the country. This is power/energy component of the Economic Sustainability Plan chaired by Professor Yemi Osinbajo. The roll out starts this week.I will give you all the details starting from now. – MUN

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IPOB Government Meets With A Traditional Ruler

The Vision-Bearer of the Customary Government of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Barrister Emeka Emekesiri has said that the struggle for Biafran freedom is not a do-or-die affair for his organization, but one that would gradually give birth to a nation within nations, and finally have emergence of a full the Republic of Biafra.

Emekesiri, who is the Chairman of the Movement of Biafrans in Nigeria, the political arm of the struggle stated this while addressing the king and royalty of the Palace of Nkwesi ancient kingdom in Oguta Imo State.

He was speaking shortly after the arrival of Biafran leaders to Nkwe kingdom, Emekesiri whose entourage was warmly welcomed by the king, His Majesty, Eze Professor Amuzienwa Dele Odigbo.

The legal luminary and preacher argued in his speech that it has become very expedient for the world to know the clear difference between his political ideology and that of other groups in the struggle. He frowned at calls for disobedience of established authorities and existing laws, and said its necessary to work with these laws while fighting to correct its anomalies. His words:

“Britain is made up of four nations- England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. These are the nations that make up the Britain you hear about, four in one. We want it to start that way, firstly before full freedom, we will have Biafra, Arewa, Odudiwa, and others, so that every people can administer power and administruon to their people.

“After that, in the future, Biafrans and other indigenous peoples can then hold a referendum and decide whether they want to go into full independence or not. But this is going to be a gradual process, and each step will come before the other. Full freedom is not something you rush into, or there will be a lot of bloodshed.

“The method that MOBIN has adopted is for Biafrans to enter into full time politics, and take over the political control of the entire Biafrabland. The plan is for Biafrans to be the ones in charge as governors, house of assembly members, senators, and so on. Everyday, we hear complaints about bad leadership in Biafraland, but is it Hausa and Yoruba that’s in power here? Its Biafrans who are in power, but they are not Biafrans at heart. They are there as servants to outsiders, and for the greedy looting of our commonwealth.

“You would recall when a particular governor in Anambra State was kidnapped because he refused to share money. This is the kind of leadership that has been on in Biafra land. Our commonwealth are being shared by a few. So we want Biafrans to take power first in Bibfanland.

“We don’t solicit for bloodshed in this struggle. We don’t want efulefus in power anymore, we want to vote in real men and women with vision. We need to take control of power, and put smiles and joy in the lives of our people.

“We are in slavery. After the whites enslaved us, we are again in slavery, but in the hands of our own people.

“MOBIN has filed a memorandum in the Nigerian Senate, for Nigeria to be divided into 6. We are in court with the Federal Government, and this is the first time Biafra is suing Nigerian government.

“We work under the elders of Biafra. I have been talking on these matters, and His Majesty saw it in the news, and started looking for me. His Majesty will now be a part of the Council of Elders of the Indigenous People of Biafra. One thing is that, if an elder sees something while seated, a younger person may not see it, even if he is on the tree. Elders see far because they have experience, and we must work with the guidance of the elders. His Royal Majesty, Honourable Justice Eze Ozobu was the first chairman. Dr Dozie Ikedife was his deputy and Colonel Achuzie was his deputy.

“These were the elders who started the Council. The elders of Biafraland, the traditional rulers of Biafraland, most of them are aware of what is happening. But it happened that Nnamdi Kanu came out in such a way that he was able to do confuse a lot of people. Both the educated and uneducated people were also confused. The hunger for freedom has visited Biafrans and they would follow anyone who says he can bring it.

“We don’t want any more deceits in the struggle, and we know that we shall get it, because freedom is from God.

“We must rely on the power of the almighty God, not going into occultism to get what we want. There is no deliverance or freedom in occult powers.

In his response, Eze Odigbo expressed delight at the intricate plan of the CG-IPOB and promised to use his office in spreading the message.

He said “I am a Biafran, and my Ezes are Biafrans. I was in the Biafran army and retired as a general. The message that you people have brought today, I will make sure it goes round. I will see my governor, the executive governor of Imo State, and discuss it with him. I am in the government.

“I will ensure that the message goes round in a very strong way. God, Chineke Abiama will help us. Jehova told the Israelites that the will spend 40 days to get to the promised land, but you saw what happened, and they spent much longer, because of the love for martial things. That has been the issue with Biafra.

High point of the visit was the presentation of copies of CG-IPOB Biafran literature to the traditional ruler and some members of his cabinet.

Breaking: CG- IPOB Appoints An Administrator For Nigeria

The Customary Government of Biafra has appointed new administrators for Nigeria and California, in the United States of America.

According to Barrister Emeka Emekesiri, who is the Vision Bearer of the Indigenous People of Biafra, the new Administrator is Dr Joseph Agbo, a senior lecturer at the Ebonyi State University Abakaliki.

Dr Agbo is also the Director of Political Education in the Movement of Biafrans in Nigeria (MOBIN). The Customary Government is powered by MOBIN.

In a similar development, the Customary Government has also appointed an Envoy and Administrator for the Biafrans in the State of California, United States of America.

The Administrator and Envoy is Ifeoma Caroline Nwadike, an American based journalist and publisher of Ifomatic Blog. Speaking about the appointments, which were announced at the annual General General meeting of the CG-IPOB (Customary Government of the Indigenous People of Biafra), Emekesiri, said that the appointment will last for three years, and may be renewed upon satisfactory performance.

“The Customary Government recognizes the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and does not oppose the Nigerian Government. The Customary Government is an internal governmental structure for the Biafrans created under the Nigerian Customary Law by Deed of Customary Government which accepts that the Biafrans are Nigerians by citizenship but Biafrans by indigenous identity as provided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples, Res 61/295 of 2007.

The Customary Government is powered by the political arm of the Biafran struggle known as the Movement of Biafrans in Nigeria (MOBIN), the political movement that engages in both national and international politics in the interest of Biafrans.

By this appointment, Agbo and Nwadike becomes the first Administrators of the Customary Government of Biafra in Nigeria and California respectively.

The CG was initially headed by an overall Administrator, who was Engineer Anthony Aniebue.

Emekesiri, who is also the Chairman of MOBIN, also announced the redeployment of Mrs Lilian Obiechina, from the Directorate of Trade and Investment to the Directorate of Employment and Economic Empowerment.