Special Advisers (SAs) on University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo and Agriculture III Meet With Hope Farmers' Movement (HOFAM)

The collaboration and teamwork among the SA on University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Hon. Ezekiel Chukwukere, SA on Agriculture II, Dr. Chris Washington Igbozuruike and SA on Agriculture III, Chief Bernard Nwanana has started yielding fruits as they met with the stakeholders of Hope Farmers' Movement (HOFAM) in Owerri yesterday. It was a moment of joy for farmers when they saw their patron in their midst.

In his remark, SA on University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Hon. Chukwukere stated that the three (3) SAs supposed to be on ground, however; Dr. Chris Washington was unavoidably absent due to official engagement.

HOFAM Coordinator, Amb. Innocent Dike appreciated their presence, and informed them that the people here are conglomerate of real farmers in different fields. He further asserted that ''we are not ghost farmers, but real ones and enjoined the SAs to support them as farmers have resolved to vote Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodinma in November Imo State gubernatorial election.

Chief Nwanana in his response, called on HOFAM stakeholders to ensure that all LGAs and wards are duly represented in their group. He said that Governor Uzodinma does not make empty promises; he is certain on providing agric loans for farmers in the State. This has prompted the ongoing registration of farmers in the State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He advised the farmers to try and get registered.

In fact, it was a gathering of farmers who turned out in large number and promised to give Governor Uzodinma over 10,000 votes in his reelection bid. Hon. Chukwukere informed them that he will inform the governor about their concerns. There would be efforts also to inform the Commissioner of Agriculture to allow farmers to register through their association heads. Hon. Chukwukere maintained that the essence of 5billion Agric Loan is to ensure food security in Imo State. He described Governor Uzodinma as a man of his words who delivers when promise is made. He further advised farmers to revive some of the crops and plants which are going into extinction such as pumpkin, cocoa yam, palm wine tree, oil bean and so on. Farmers were also admonished to desist from farming vegetables with synthetic fertilizer which has negative health implications.

In their closing remarks, Chief Nwanana and Hon. Chukwukere promised to take the message of farmers to the Governor.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

In a shocking move, against all speculations over the last few days, Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo confirmed his decision to Diaspora Digital Media on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, but declined to provide further details, opting instead to share his reasons during an interactive session on X (Twitter) Space. The session, scheduled for 8 PM, will feature Ozigbo in conversation with Anambra's First Son, @uchepokoye, discussing pressing issues affecting Anambra State, including security challenges, societal fabric collapse, and the hope for a better future. Ozigbo's resignation has sparked interest, with many awaiting his detailed explanation for leaving the Labour Party. His decision comes at a critical time for the party, which has been navigating various challenges in recent months. Credit: Diaspora Digital Media

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