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The emergence of Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide marks a pivotal moment for the organization and the Igbo community at large. Renowned for his technocratic expertise, Nze Ozichukwu’s leadership promises a transformative tenure grounded in informed, data-driven decision-making and a strong capacity for problem-solving. His term, which extends until January 10, 2025, presents an opportunity for significant progress on issues critical to Ndigbo. As a seasoned management executive and an accomplished entrepreneurship development consultant, Nze Ozichukwu brings decades of experience and an outstanding academic pedigree. His educational journey, which includes programs at…

As the global Igbo community watches, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide is at a critical point. The organization must now demonstrate its unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and the rule of law. Any action that compromises these values will have far-reaching consequences. The recent experiences of Lagos Ohaneze serves as a cautionary tale. Disregard for transparency and the marginalization of certain members have led to division and conflict. It is imperative that we learn from these mistakes and uphold the principles of integrity, respect, and inclusivity. The upcoming leadership transition presents an opportunity for Ohaneze Ndigbo to reaffirm its commitment to its…

Nigerians who have been crying out over harsh times and excruciatingly high cost of living have recently been told that theirs is no crocodile tears. At least its recent classification as “vulnerable” in the Africa Country Instability Risk Index (ACIRI) indicates so. Nigeria ranked 45 out of the 48 African economies evaluated, unlike in 2023 when it ranked 39 and was marked “stable / warning”. The poor classification reflects a polygamous marriage of economic, security, and governance challenges in Nigeria. Nigerians have become familiar with persuasions from their Government that their sufferings are inevitable. They are suffering because of the…

by Collins Nweke This week the good people of Ghana will continue adjusting to last weekend news of the return of John, not The Baptist, but Dramani Mahama, to the presidential villa. While this is understandably good news for his supporters, those that lined up behind incumbent Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, his opponent, are left to nurse their wounds. But did this come entirely as a surprise to them? It probably didn’t and I will tell you why in a moment. It certainly didn’t matter to objectivewatchers like me with no horse in this race except a desire to see the consolidation of democracy in a prominent West African nation. This is at a time when things are falling apart in the region and dominant regional players…

By Hon. Dr. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi On September 14, 2023, in a discussion with the African Heritage International Magazine, I raised an alarm about Nigeria’s gradual descent into totalitarianism. The recent arrest of Mr. Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights lawyer, by the Ekiti police at the behest of Aare Afe Babalola, though not directly involving the presidency, serves as a glaring reminder of the deepening culture of impunity within Nigeria’s political and legal systems. The manner in which the arrest unfolded with security agents playing a key role in what can only be described as an abduction—reveals how the “might…

Fellow Participants! May I begin this write-up on a note of commendation and thanksgiving to Hon. Kenneth Gbandi and his Collaborative Team on this developmental initiative. Engr. Alex. O. Mokobia-Convener/ Group Admin, Voice of Akwukwu Igno (VOA.) This progressive innovation in genuine Akwukwu-Igbo Community Service is commendable and worthy of our collective support. Never before in the history of Enuani, had an economic developmental summit of this magnitude been conceived in this manner. Of a truth, this is the first of its kind in Anioma clan. We, at VOA are solidly in support of this initiative, the objectives of which…

Our attention has been drawn to a disclaimer issued by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on behalf of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) labeling the Diaspora Mortgage Pre-Financing (DMPF) program as fraudulent. It is contradictory for NIDCOM to acknowledge that HXAfrica has submitted an application to FMBN to be part of a proposed Mortgage scheme, meaning that the approval process is ongoing, and at the same time label the project fraudulent. This response seeks to set the record straight and address the baseless claims made in the publication. Firstly, we want to thank NIDCOM for elevating the Diaspora…

With Dr. Dressman’s leadership, the Bayelsa Electricity Regulatory Agency is expected to gain momentum in its mission to enhance the state’s electricity infrastructure, an essential factor in the state’s socio-economic development

NIDOE Members @ AGM Austria 2018

In the wake of recent political developments, Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, Deputy National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and 2023 senatorial candidate, has made an incisive observation on the limitations of party-switching as a strategy for electoral success in Nigeria. Gbandi’s perspective is that merely joining the Labour Party (LP), or any popular party for that matter, doesn’t assure a win in any election where people’s votes are truly counted.  Reflecting on recent outcomes, Gbandi pointed to Edo State’s post-election landscape. In his analysis, he underscored that while the ADC did not have the “Obidient” factor associated with Peter…