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Mbaise Europe’s President, Kingsley Njoku Speaks On Forthcoming Anniversary …Lauds Project NWAFOR

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Mbaise Europe’s President, Kingsley Njoku Speaks On Forthcoming Anniversary

…Lauds Project NWAFOR Igbo Convener, Rowland Okorie

…Says Project NWAFOR Igbo is a timely creation

 

 

Imo State indigenes are ready to set Europe agog as they gear up for the Mbaise Europe 4th Anniversary. The powerful gathering of who is who from Imo State in Europe is slated to hold on August 24th to 26th, 2023

 

 

 

However, the President, Mbaise Europe, Hon. Kingsley Ajunwa Njoku in an interview with us, shed light on what is to come in the 3days carnival-like event, and other important issues.

 

Mbaise Europe's President, Kingsley Njoku Speaks On Forthcoming Anniversary
...Lauds Project NWAFOR

 

Besides, Njoku also lauded the Convener of Project NWAFOR Igbo, Rowland Okorie on the initiative, stating that the Project is a timely creation. Excerpts…

Sir, how has it been championing the Mbaise course for so long?

Well, we are one big family and we know each other by first names so it has been like a family affair. We look out for our own and try to make sure that our businesses and relationships are on course. Of course once in a while we do have issues we use our contacts and tradition to rectify and we as well make sure we sell our ideas and get our intentions known especially back home to politicians and decision makers in Imo State, we get people to know our stand on certain issues that may have serious political trajectories..

What are some of your organisation’s achievements over the years?

To move forward we must look back from where we are coming. We try to accomplish the much we can and for the past few years it has been more of a relapse and shock from the lockdown across the world due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We tried to stay in touch and also send the much we had to support those in need. But notwithstanding we have joint collaborations to look into trade and social integration.

We also have tried in our own way to have a small study centre where we have teachers to teach young ones igbo language and we have traditional retreats for executives as well . Our main aim as an apolitical cultural group is to promote the culture and keep the spirit of brotherhood alive. After all, when we finish we will all still go home, if not this generation then the next.

What is your take on Project NWAFOR Igbo championed by Rowland Okorie?

Project NWAFOR Igbo as far as I’m concerned is a timely creation. It can not come at a better time. I fell in love with it from inception, in fact from the moment I heard the name because it struck a chord in my spirit.

I bless Rowland for the initiative, the creativity and zeal he puts into it. The young man has spent so much money and needs assistance. The project is most welcomed because from its mission which is to heal and rebuild Alaigbo and infuse investments to make our land more productive, it has come to compliment any good governance.

I support this project and will make sure that with all the resources at our disposal we will make Alaigbo great again.

Having a desire and bringing it to reality are two different things Sir, how will Project NWAFOR Igbo succeed?

You know, I will not tell you how but I will tell you why Project NWAFOR Igbo will succeed. The mere fact that we are in Europe does not mean that we don’t think of our home. There’s no one here that is happy to be in another man’s land. We all desire to go home. But a wise man knows that when there is war it is the innocent that suffers casualty.

We are but a few that left long ago with intentions and desire to come back and rebuild. That rebuilding is what Rowland has started and we must all put hands together and support him in whatever way we can.
I will be calling a separate meeting of Igbo investors to look into any financial needs he may have and at the same time we wish to partner with the project. I will also put a private call to the Governor of Imo State to listen to what Rowland Okorie has to say.

What’s your take on the spite of insecurity in Imo State and its toll on investments?

Its quite an ugly and unfortunate development but notwithstanding you can see that the truth is gradually unfolding. It was in the news that a couple of thugs sponsored by Asari Dokubo were caught disguised as unknown gunmen. So it’s clear to the blind that Igbos are not violent people. Talkless of seating at home on instruction of faceless thugs.

We will get to the root of the matter and luckily for us even Project NWAFOR Igbo has a solution to the insecurity issue.

How do you see leadership in Nigeria?

Well leadership in Nigeria has always been our problem. Even till now we have not gotten it right. The leaders are disconnected from the followers and greed is just the order of the day. We need leaders that are pragmatic, selfless and honest. We are not there yet.

What’s your take on the political positioning of the Igbo people side by side claims of marginalisation?

Nigeria has never been fair Politically or otherwise to the Igbos since after the war. Everything the Igbos have, has been from their sweat and blood, and yes marginalization is real. It’s a threat to the very existence of the Igbos. It has even taken a turn for the worse as there is no justice any more, I mean with hooligans like Asari Dokubo threatening a whole race that he wish he could continue selling them like his forefathers and brandishing a weapon on nationwide television and the Nigerian police and the state security department cannot touch him.

What then is hate speech? That is another form of marginalization. when one cannot get justice and protection.
It started with economic marginalisation. Even the so-called second Niger bridge is not fully functional till now and there is not a single functional port or wharf in the entire South East.

Can I remind you of the Oseakwa Deep Sea Port that is a strategic economic infrastructure for global trade. It is a priceless asset for accessing a share of Africa’s free trade economy valued at $3.6 trillion. Yet it remains untouched and untapped. That is the marginalization I am talking about.
Nigeria, with a population that is four times greater, has far fewer less efficient international sea ports in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri, and Calabar.

For ease of doing business I suggest that Anambra must anticipate this emerging economic boom opportunity by attracting world-class engineering, procurement, and construction companies to partner and deliver the Oseakwa Deep Sea Port facilities today . This is what Project NWAFOR Igbo is all about. This is the foresight Rowland has and I am in full support of it.

What is your take on the last 14th Mbaise convention in Las Vegas and things that happened?

Oh that was an unfortunate incident that will never repeat itself again. We are wiser now and know that there are people in our midst that don’t wish us well..

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IGP Closes PMF Commanders’ Training, Pledges Better Welfare, Tactical Capacity

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday closed a Squadron Commanders’ Training Programme at the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Training College in Ende-Hills, Nasarawa State, vowing to strengthen leadership and operational effectiveness across the force.

At the ceremony, the IGP inspected training facilities including the simulation ground and shooting range, where he personally took part in tactical exercises. He told cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy undergoing training at the college to remain disciplined and focused, stressing that their effectiveness on the field would depend on the quality of their training.

“Resilience, professionalism, and strict adherence to human rights principles must guide your conduct,” Disu said.

Addressing the graduating squadron commanders, he urged them to apply their newly acquired skills in leadership, operational discipline, and tactical efficiency. He described the PMF as a “highly disciplined, responsive, and reliable tactical arm” of the Nigeria Police Force.

The IGP further reaffirmed his commitment to improving officers’ welfare and boosting operational capacity, assuring that formations would be adequately equipped to tackle evolving security challenges nationwide.

 

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Oyo 2027: Ajadi Secures Oke-Ogun PDP Backing, Holds Closed-Door Talks with Samuel Adejumobi (Agbarapo)

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Oyo 2027: Ajadi Secures Oke-Ogun PDP Backing, Holds Closed-Door Talks with Samuel Adejumobi (Agbarapo)

 

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Oke-Ogun zone of Oyo State on Tuesday received a leading governorship aspirant, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, in Saki, pledging political backing for his ambition ahead of the party’s primaries.

 

The stakeholders’ meeting, held at Saki City Hall, drew party leaders, community figures, and grassroots mobilisers from across the zone, reflecting the growing momentum surrounding Ajadi’s consultations across the state.

 

Addressing party faithful, Ajadi reiterated his commitment to building on the achievements of the current administration led by Governor Seyi Makinde, noting that continuity and expansion of ongoing projects would form the cornerstone of his policy direction.

 

“I will leverage the developmental strides of the present administration and ensure that their impact is extended to more communities across the state. Governance must be progressive, not disruptive,” Ajadi stated.

 

He outlined key areas of focus, including workers’ welfare and pension administration, promising a disciplined financial structure that guarantees prompt salary payments.

 

“Our workers deserve dignity and certainty. Salaries will be paid on or before the 25th of every month, and our retirees will receive improved attention. A government that neglects its workforce cannot deliver sustainable development,” he added.

 

Ajadi also disclosed plans for extensive grassroots engagement across all 33 local government areas of the state, aimed at identifying peculiar needs and integrating them into policy formulation.

 

“This is not just about ambition; it is about understanding the people. I will be embarking on a statewide tour to listen, learn, and design policies that reflect the realities at the grassroots,” he said.

 

Party leaders and stakeholders from Saki West and the wider Oke-Ogun zone pledged their support for Ajadi, citing his accessibility, philanthropic engagements, and perceived capacity to lead the state. Among those who spoke were Alhaji Rasak Aderele (popularly known as Super), Adeleke Thomas (Baba Elepo), and Hon. Coach Kehinde Adetola, who described him as a unifying figure capable of strengthening the PDP’s electoral chances.

 

Addressing concerns about internal party dynamics, Ajadi reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP, dismissing speculation about a possible defection.

 

“I remain committed to the PDP. This is my party, and I believe in its vision. My focus is on securing the mandate of our members through consultations and consensus-building,” he said.

 

Shortly after the stakeholders’ engagement, Ajadi proceeded to a closed-door strategic meeting with a fellow PDP gubernatorial aspirant, Samuel Ademola Adejumobi, popularly known as “Agbarapo.”

 

Adejumobi, a prominent political figure from Atisbo Local Government Area in the Oke-Ogun zone, is a former Majority Leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly and currently serves as Special Adviser on Legislative Matters to Governor Makinde. The meeting, held indoors away from the larger gathering, was seen as part of ongoing consultations and alignment efforts among aspirants within the party.

 

Observers note that such high-level engagements signal a strategic attempt to foster unity and strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the PDP governorship primaries.

 

With growing grassroots support and intensified consultations across Oke-Ogun and beyond, Ajadi’s political activities continue to gather pace, positioning him as a formidable contender in the race for the party’s ticket.

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Four Times Primate Ayodele Warned About Resurfacing Of Covid-19 In Nigeria (VIDEOS)

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Four Times Primate Ayodele Warned About Resurfacing Of Covid-19 In Nigeria (VIDEOS)

 

Nigerians have been gripped by fear since the report of the COVID-19 variant in Cross River.

The Cross River State Ministry of Health has begun profiling and tracing individuals in the state who have been in contact with a Chinese national admitted after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Not many people expected this to happen in Nigeria, because since 2020 when the global pandemic happened, there hasn’t been a single case of the virus in the country until yesterday, about five years later.

However, despite the fact that Nigeria was declared Covid-19 free, popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, warned about three times that he foresees the virus coming back to Nigeria.

In his first prophecy regarding it, he warned that Nigerians should not pray to see Lassa fever and Covid-19 coming back in some areas.

“Let’s pray so that we don’t see Lassa Fever again. Let’s pray so that Covid will not come back in some areas”

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This wasn’t given attention by many because it felt Nigeria has been immune to the virus. Everyone went about their business as usual, and in the midst of all that, Primate Ayodele warned intensely again.

“Let’s watch this for the World Health Organization, I see airborne disease, Covid in another dimension that can cause cough, cold, air disease, it’s a warning and that’s what the Lord said.”

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This time, he specifically called out the World Health Organization about re-occurrence of Covid; and gave directions regarding how it would happen. He also emphasized that it was what the Lord said, but how many people actually listen?

Again, during a church service, Primate Ayodele warned that Covid is coming and will happen in a different way compared to the previous one. He made it known that the way of contacting it will be different from the previous one.

“Also, Covid is coming, but the way it’s going to come will be different from the way we experienced it that time. The process of contacting it will be different from the previous one.”

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Likewise, in his annual prophecy book titled Warnings to the Nations, Primate Ayodele warned that another round of COVID is coming. This book was released in July 2025.

“Another round of COVID will come up, and another disease epidemic. I foresee that a lot of money will be spent, and they will face some challenges in getting things right. The workers of this Body will be attacked, and there will be changes in leadership” (Page 36)

All of these have fulfilled the prophecies of Primate Ayodele. Beyond the prophecy fulfilment, this is a call to relevant authorities to always listen when God is warning them about anything through his prophet.

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