Okocha Samuel
my names is Samuel Iduma Okocha. from Afikpo Ebonyi State Nigeria. I am a devoted Christian and well read. I love learning new things especially ideas. I have listening, digital and creative skills. I have passion for journalism.
Member Since: 8 months ago
Streghtening citizens engagement and promoting government accountability.
It was a joyous experience to be part of a team that track government projects accross communities in Afikpo and use the report to engage both government and citizens on the way forward for development of Afikpo communities. The project tracking involved visit to road construction site, hospital facility, school, borehole, toilet, drainage, street light. community leaders and members were engaged on budget tracking of the project in their community. At the end of the exercise, Report was taken a...
GIVING IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY. EDUCATION THE GREATEST GIFT TO THE POOR
Ebonyi today foundation paid a visit to Ukpa/ Amaechara community primary school Afikpo were school fees of children of poor home was paid. School materials was given to the children. some of them was awarded life time scholarship till they finish University. it was joy mixed with celebration as the school welcomed the team with love. The event was wrapped up with songs of love by the children. #neighbors
The first Civilian Governor of old Abia State Dr Ogbonnia Onu was burried in his home town uburu Ohaozara Old Afikpo Ebonyi State Nigeria on Friday 8th November 2024.
It was the gathering of big wigs and who is who in government at the burial of late Dr Ogbonnia Onu at his country home in Old Afikpo Ebonyi state Nigeria. The president was represented by Chief Engineer Dave Umahi the current minister of works who is also from uburu. other top dignitaries include the Governor of Ebonyi, Abia and Enugu states as well as the deputy Governor of imo and Abia states. late Dr Ogbonnia Onu obtain first class in chemical engineering and also was a one time chairman of...
Peace building focus group discussion. giving peace a chance and strengthening peaceful co existence in communities around Afikpo communities. #neighbors
#neighborsđź“ŤAfikpo North, Nigeria
Afikpo 2024 carnival
UGWUOHA MASQUERADE FIESTA AS A SPECIAL RENDITION OF IKO EHHUGBO FESTIVAL In our last article on the origin of Iko, we established that the oracle advised that each of Iko’s sons should celebrate their mother’s burial in grand style using different masquerades to spice up the burial. Ugwuoha masquerade fiesta is one of such outings employed by Nde Amuro/Mgbom communities to make Iko Nde Itim celebration one of the best. Ugwuoha masquerade fiesta is a concept that ...
AFIKPO NDIBE BEACH FLY OVER BRIDGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED.
*OFFICE OF THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF WORKS* *PRESS RELEASE* *19TH NOVEMEBER 2024* *FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SIGNS CONTRACT WITH INFIOUEST INTERNATIONAL LIMITED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SECTION I (118.85KM) CALABAR - EBONYI - BENUE - KOGI - NASARAWA - APO (ABUJA) SUPERHIGHWAY, REITERATES UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOUR (4) RENEWED HOPE LEGACY PROJECTS TO BOOST NIGERIA’S TRANSPORTATION ECOSYSTEM.* 1. In furtherance of the road infrastructure revolution master plan and in kee...
Hope for the restoration of Afikpo Light
HOPE FOR THE RESTORATION OF AFIKPO LIGHT A meeting of Afikpo Electricity Committee with the Anthony Egwu-led Ministry of Power was held yesterday, 15th November 2024, at Ukpa Civic Center, Afikpo; as always, the committee aims to ensure that Afikpo's electricity is restored without glitches. Recall that former Commissioner for Power, Hon. Anthony Egwu under whose supervision the contract was executed, had his job rejected by the EEDC. The controversial contract of N208,000,000 meant for sundry ...
Afikpo Cultural Carnival Updating
Religion is so sensitive that it is not the best place to come and catch cruise. It is a very respected institution with its flaws. Here in Afikpo, people practise more than one religion. In a typical Ehugbo setting, many are initiates under a very strong oath of secrecy. If your Mama born you well, carry your cruise enter that Ogo in this era of its religious extremism, where its resurgence is edging towards autopilot mode. In traditional religion or occultic settings, parroticism is highly pr...
Afikpo New yam Festival. A cultural celebration of unity for Nde EHUGBO
IKEJI NDE EHUGBO AS A METAPHOR FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT On the 26th of August, 2024, Afikpo people celebrated their New Yam Festival and Dr. I.U Unya was invited as a keynote speaker by Nde Ehugbo elders. The video of the lecture is attached for the perusal of those of us that missed the occasion. Introduction I feel greatly honoured to be asked by the Organizing Committee of Nde Ekpuke Esaa Traditional Ruling Council to speak in this 2024 Ikeji Ehugbo Festival. My major task...
Afikpo in darkness for five years now.
1. Update on Afikpo Electricity Issues with Regards to the Rehabilitation of Transformers as approved by Government. 2. Ehugbo Holding *Engr. Anthony Egwu to account for the money released for the Electricity Project and to also to come and remove/rework the shoddy jobs he did with substandard electrical materials* or face the hot/severe consequences. It is a well known fact that Government approved and released the sum #208m for the repair all the vandalized transformers in Afikpo Urban Area, ...
Afikpo LGA Chairman Approves the relocation of some Businesses to decongest Eke Market.
*RELOCATION OF BUSINESSES IN AFIKPO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA* In his avowed determination to give Afikpo a new look, befitting its status as the 2nd City in Ebonyi State, the Executive Chairman of Afikpo Local Government Area,NWACHI, Timothy A. U, after due consultation with relevant, stakeholders has approved the relocation of the following businesses from all parts of the Council Area to a centralized location as follows; 1) All Artisans - Near Bishop Okoro Regional Market Deadline: Saturday,...
Relocation of business unsettles stakeholders in Afikpo.
AFIKPO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL GIVES LEGISLATIVE BACKING TO THE RELOCATION OF BUSINESSES IN THE AREA Afikpo Legislative Council has given legislative backing to the relocation of some Business owners in Afikpo Local Government Area to a more convenient and spacious location In their sitting on Thursday at the Council Hall,Afikpo the Hon Councilors unanimously gave their approval for the relocation of Artisans; Okirika, telecommunication, Building materials and Motor parts dealers among others ...
South East: Ebonyi land boundary dispute claims two lives
Tears flow freely over the brutal murder of two persons in Akaeze Ivo as a result of boundary dispute with neighboring state. the government of both states is yet to intervene. #neighborsđź“ŤAfikpo North, Nigeria
Community Linking Road. progress Report
This Road is called otutueja road linking mgbom and unwanna communities in Afikpo. 500 million was awarded for this community road. it includes drainage construction along side asphalt road. This road is captured in the 2024 budget. It has been completed and is serving the communities.#neighbors. #nirclecommunity #neighbors
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