...Donates N15million  To Kickstart Initiative

Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, popularly known as Mazi Gburugburu, has unveiled the Dr. Chima Amadi Movement (CAM), a new initiative aimed at empowering rural dwellers in Imo State. The launch ceremony, held on April 23, 2025, was a grand affair that showcased the rich cultural heritage of Imo State and the collective commitment to a brighter future.

The event was a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and emotions, with different cultural and social displays that highlighted the diversity and unity of the people. Traditional dancers from various parts of Imo State performed with gusto, their vibrant costumes and rhythmic movements captivating the audience.

One of the highlights of the event was the donation of portraits to Dr. Amadi, a gesture that touched his heart and underscored the deep affection and appreciation that the people have for him. The portraits, beautifully crafted by local artists, captured Dr. Amadi's philanthropic spirit and commitment to the welfare of others.

During the event, Mazi Gburugburu donated N15 million to kickstart the initiatives of CAM. The donation included N10 million for operational purposes, N2 million for the women's wing, and N3 million for logistics and transportation. This generous gesture was met with applause and gratitude from the attendees.

In his address, Mazi Gburugburu emphasized the importance of collective efforts in achieving a common goal. "Today marks a pivotal moment in our collective journey toward creating a more equitable and sustainable future for our people," he said.

The Director General of CAM, Apostle Hon. Nlem Kelechi, presented an address during the town hall meeting, highlighting the group's structure and goals. He noted that CAM is designed to complement the efforts of The Mazi Organization (TMO) in carrying out philanthropic services and reaching out to the grassroots. "CAM will work in tandem with TMO to ensure that our initiatives have a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve," he said.

The unveiling of CAM and the generous donation by Mazi Gburugburu mark a significant milestone in the journey of empowering rural dwellers in Imo State. With the collective efforts of the group and Mazi Gburugburu's leadership, CAM is poised to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many.

The event was attended by prominent figures, including Okenze Blyden Amajirionwu, Hon. Henry Onwukwe, Apiti, Hon. Michael Crown, Obinna Onwuegbucha, and Cajetan Duke, among others. Their presence underscored the importance of the occasion and the commitment of the organization to its mission.

As CAM embarks on its mission, it is envisioned that the impact will be felt for years to come. Mazi Gburugburu's vision for a brighter future for Imo State and his commitment to empowering others are evident in the launch of CAM and the generous donation to support its initiatives.

In a shocking move that has sent tremors through the Imo State political landscape, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost a significant number of its members to The Mazi (Gburugburu) Organization (TMO).

The mass defection, which was made official on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, saw prominent politicians from various parties in Imo State join the ranks of TMO. The defectors, who were received warmly by the organization's leadership, cited the APC's failure to deliver on its promises and the organization's commitment to grassroots development and humanitarian work as reasons for their decision.

Among the notable politicians who have joined TMO are Okenze Engr. Paul Opara, immediate past APC Zonal Chairman of APC, Owerri Zone; Hon. Udo Agoha, former Commissioner for Agriculture and State Coordinator Big Tent, Imo State; and Hon. Titus Anyanwu, Okenze Henry Unegbu, Hon Chinenye Ezurike, immediate past Chairmanship Aspirant in the just concluded Local Government Council election, Ezinihitte.

Others include Princess Julieth Anyanwu, Engr Fred Kamalu, Dr. Uzor Mmezi, ADP State State Chairman, Engr. Paul Ejiogu former and the APC ward Chairmen from Ngor Okpala LGA.

The Mazi (Gburugburu) Organization, led by Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, has welcomed the new members and assured them that their decision to join the organization will be a worthwhile one. With the influx of these seasoned politicians, TMO is poised to mobilize the people to craft the Imo of their dream.

The organization has called on all Imo citizens to join them in their quest for a better future. With a focus on inclusivity, transparency, and accountability, TMO is committed to providing a platform for all Imo citizens to participate in the decision-making process and contribute to the development of the state.

The mass defection is seen as a significant blow to the APC's stronghold in Imo State, and it remains to be seen how the party will respond to the loss of its members. One thing is clear, however: The Mazi (Gburugburu) Organization is a force to be reckoned with in Imo State politics.

As the world marks International Women's Day with the theme " Accelerate Action: calls for rapid advancements in gender equality", a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in Imo, Dorcas Foundation for Women and Girl child has unequivocally condemned discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic violence and all kinds of abuse against women and girl child.

Speaking to newsmen in Imo, the founder, Dorcas Samson Achi stated that sexual harassment and domestic violence against women is on the increase, giving instance with the trending Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Uduaghan's sexual harassment saga and the several domestic violence against women resulting to murder and heinous injuries on wives and concubines especially in the southeast.  

She noted that the Senate's quick suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged sexual assault by the Senate President is unacceptable, partial and an attempt to silence women's voice against abuse at all levels, adding that thorough investigation on the matter ought to be carried out before decisions are made. 

The Woman Advocate stated that women should be given a pride of place and an equitable environment to maximize their full potentials in education, work places, corridors of power and different parastatals, adding that the significance of the Women's day celebration is the need to accelerate action in support of women to ensure their education, empowerment, health and safety.  

She vehemently condemned sex for grades in schools, saying that the school being an academic environment should offer a safe atmosphere for growth and learning, not for sexual harassment, abuse of women nor taking advantage of poor performance of female students.

"What is a lecturer teaching his student by demanding for sex to manipulate or upgrade her grade? This evil has gone a long way in damaging the dignity and integrity of these students as well as given them a bad orientation. When a student can sleep with different lecturers to pass out from school, she would believe she can get a job, an appointment and a headway by sleeping with the employers and men in different positions of authority to get what she wants. This further imbibes a negative culture culture in her which may be transferred  to other people including her children".

Achi challenged patriotic individuals who seek for development of every nation to join forces to creat a gender equal world, a world free from discrimination, marginalisation, bias, stereotypes and push for a diverse, equitable and inclusive world. 

She advocated for gender equality in the family, community, work space and politics, arguing that difference should be valued and celebrated as we make conscious efforts towards collective advancement. 

The Feminist urged government and political leaders to raise awareness about women's discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic violence against women and invest in women's advancement as well as take urgent actions to forge gender parity.  

She utilized the opportunity to Extol women's achievements in the educational, political and socioeconomic development of the nation, saying that Nigeria as a nation has benefited immensely from the impacts and inputs of women towards human capital development, nation building at the grassroot, state and national levels.

The New Owerri Youth Organization (NOYO) comprising of World bank Housing Estate, Imo Housing Estate, Federal Housing Estate, Area A, I, M, N and Federal Sites and services, has given Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) two weeks window to respond to their demands as clearly stated in the letter delivered to their office in Owerri during a peaceful deliberation by the group on the 18th February, 2025. 

Speaking during the meeting, the president of the organization, Mr. Kenneth Ozioma Nzeocha highlighted the demands made by the organisation which includes :

1. Immediate improvement on the supply of power to all the areas of New Owerri Ward 1(World bank Housing Estate),

2. Mandatory installation of transformer meters to all power transformers within the new owerri ward 1, to initiate and enable accurate reading of power consumption and billing. 

3. Provision of affordable prepaid meters to inhabitants of new owerri ward 1 or  proper arrangements should be made to bill the inhabitants of New Owerri Ward 1 through community billing by using the transformer monthly energy consumption reading accurately.

Mr. Nzeocha emphasized that NOYO being an association known for promoting peaceful coexistence, community development and individual support or collaboration for good living around the Owerri municipality cannot keep mute when the any system is unfavorable to the people of New Owerri. 

A member of the Board of Trustees of the organization, Mr. Nnamdi Njoku, expressed displeasure at the irregularity of power supply in the area, stating that the inhabitants cannot boost of 48 hours power supply in a month, whereas 90 percent of them pay their bills on monthly basis. He described the situation as unacceptable, hence their demand for improvement in power supply and provision of prepaid meter to individuals, to enable everyone to pay according to consumption. 

The Secretary of the organization, Mr. Kanu Ugonna Anthony, described the power supply in the area as epileptic.

His words,

"We are here to complain of the epileptic power supply in new owerri ward 1 amid height of unacceptable monthly billing. We have come to make demands. We want to pay as we consume. We don't want over estimated billing anymore. We need transformer meter in all the transformers in new owerri so that we can either adopt individual billing or communal billing. We can't continue to pay for what we did not consume. 

The power supply is very irregular that you can rarely have power supply per hour in a day. The situation is terrible coupled with the hot weather. The heat is much this season. Some of us sleep without light considering fuel hike. Our children don't enjoy their sleep anymore, with rashes all over their body. We find it difficult to pomp water for domestic use. We need these issues to be addressed accordingly."

Addressing newsmen shortly after the deliberations, the President, Mr Nzeocha expressed satisfaction at the success of the outing, saying that he is hopeful that the agency will respond within two weeks to their important demands but where they fail to do so, the organization will be left with no choice than to take greater actions to ensure their needs are met with no further delay.

Imo Hope For Good Governance Organization, a political group saddled with the responsibility of promoting peace, progress and good governance in Imo State have expressed utmost confidence in the leadership of Governor Hope Uzodinma, Pastor Chris Mbarie, the executive Chairman of Orlu Local Government Area and Sir Macdonald Ebere, the State Chairman of APC, respectively.

The group stated this on February 18th, when the Coordinators of the Association cutting across the 27 LGAs of Imo state, paid a courtesy visit to their Director General, Pastor Chris Mbarie at the Orlu Council Headquarters. 

Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr. Anthony Okehi, Chairman of all the coordinators, thanked the DG for his  leadership so far and congratulated him on his victory and various achievements especially the ongoing erection of office blocs, grading of roads in various autonomous communities of Orlu LGA, women empowerment programs, supports for the education of Orlu students, investment into human capital development of the Orlu youths amongst others. 

He extolled Mbarie for his glaring efforts to ensure that peace and security is restored in orlu, describing him as an ambassador to reckon with.

Okehi expressed gratitude to Governor Uzodinma for his developmental strides and the multifaceted projects witnessed in his administration, noting that the recent commissioning of the Mgbidi - Oguta, DSS road and several ongoing projects in the state are testaments to his leadership capacity. 

He congratulated Sir Macdonald Ebere for the landslide victories of the party in the state, revealing that his sagacity, ingenuity, grounded political knowledge and humble personality, all contributed greatly to his success story. He urged him to continue in his quality and productive leadership.

The group pledged its unwavering support and allegiance to the leadership of the trio, expressing hope in their ability to lead Imo to progressive wheels in their individual capacities. 

Responding, Pastor Mbarie thanked the organization for the courtesy call and for believing in him. He acknowledged the collective efforts they made towards his emergence as the Executive Chairman of Orlu LGA and promised never to take them for granted.

Mbarie vowed to see that every Orlu indigene benefits from his administration either directly or indirectly, stressing that his leadership shall continue to impact positively on the life of every Orlu born irrespective of social strata or political affiliation. 

He encouraged Imo Hope For Good Governance Organization to remain focused, supportive and committed to the good governance in the state, assuring them of a bountiful harvest now and in the future.

The New Owerri Youth Organization (NOYO) comprising of World bank Housing Estate, Imo Housing Estate, Federal Housing Estate, Area A, I, M, N and Federal Sites and services, has given Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) two weeks window to respond to their demands as clearly stated in the letter delivered to their office in Owerri during a peaceful deliberation by the group on the 18th February, 2025. 

Speaking during the meeting, the president of the organization, Mr. Kenneth Ozioma Nzeocha highlighted the demands made by the organisation which includes :

1. Immediate improvement on the supply of power to all the areas of New Owerri Ward 1(World bank Housing Estate),

2. Mandatory installation of transformer meters to all power transformers within the new owerri ward 1, to initiate and enable accurate reading of power consumption and billing. 

3. Provision of affordable prepaid meters to inhabitants of new owerri ward 1 or proper arrangements should be made to bill the inhabitants of New Owerri Ward 1 through community billing by using the transformer monthly energy consumption reading accurately.

Mr. Nzeocha emphasized that NOYO being an association known for promoting peaceful coexistence, community development and individual support or collaboration for good living around the Owerri municipality cannot keep mute when the any system is unfavorable to the people of New Owerri. 

A member of the Board of Trustees of the organization, Mr. Nnamdi Njoku, expressed displeasure at the irregularity of power supply in the area, stating that the inhabitants cannot boost of 48 hours power supply in a month, whereas 90 percent of them pay their bills on monthly basis. He described the situation as unacceptable, hence their demand for improvement in power supply and provision of prepaid meter to individuals, to enable everyone to pay according to consumption. 

The Secretary of the organization, Mr. Kanu Ugonna Anthony, described the power supply in the area as epileptic.

His words, "We are here to complain of the epileptic power supply in new owerri ward 1 amid height of unacceptable monthly billing. We have come to make demands. We want to pay as we consume. We don't want over estimated billing anymore. We need transformer meter in all the transformers in new owerri so that we can either adopt individual billing or communal billing. We can't continue to pay for what we did not consume. The power supply is very irregular that you can rarely have power supply per hour in a day. The situation is terrible coupled with the hot weather. The heat is much this season. Some of us sleep without light considering fuel hike. Our children don't enjoy their sleep anymore, with rashes all over their body. We find it difficult to pomp water for domestic use. We need these issues to be addressed accordingly."

Addressing newsmen shortly after the deliberations, the President, Mr Nzeocha expressed satisfaction at the success of the outing, saying that he is hopeful that the agency will respond within two weeks to their important demands but where they fail to do so, the organization will be left with no choice than to take greater actions to ensure their needs are met with no further delay.