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Barrister Chidi Donald Amamgbo, a prominent lawyer, oil magnate, and rising political figure, joined a distinguished group of African elites to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Air Peace, led by his fellow Ihiala native, Allen Onyema. The celebration, held at the Eko Convention Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos, drew a notable crowd, including Nigerian dignitaries and international figures, all gathering to honour Air Peace’s growth and resilience in the aviation industry. In an interaction with journalists, Barrister Amamgbo praised Onyema’s leadership, highlighting how it has guided Air Peace through the challenges of the industry. He expressed his pride in sharing the same local government origin with Onyema, describing the airline founder as an inspiration. Amamgbo underscored Onyema’s national contributions, applauding his commitment to Nigeria and his proactive use of the airline to support the country, particularly in critical situations. He emphasized Onyema’s ability to break ...

  Barrister Chidi Donald Amamgbo is indeed a breath of fresh air in the world of politics, bringing a unique blend of education, business expertise, experience, and human capital development to the table. With a strong educational background in Law in both Nigeria and the USA, Okosisi Ihiala as he is fondly called has equipped himself with the knowledge to drive positive change with his solid educational accomplishments and background.  His impressive work experience spans over 38 years, with notable achievements in high-profile legal cases in his years of practice. As a renowned legal luminary, he has demonstrated exceptional expertise in various aspects of the noble profession from commercial law to civil litigation. Barr. Chidi Amamgbo, is certainly a man with the midas touch. As a successful Oil Mogul, he brings with him an intimidating résumé, a passion for service to humanity, a new order and a refreshing perspective to service delivery that is people oriented. But what...

  *Resume*: Barr. Chidi Donald Amamgbo, a businessman and Oil Mogul, is also a highly accomplished lawyer and philanthropist with a strong educational background. He holds an LL.B from the University of Maiduguri (UOM), an Advanced Diploma in Business Law from the University of the Pacific (UOP), and a Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) from the Nigerian Law School and the California State Bar and United States District Court, Northern District.   *Education*: • Federal College of Arts and Science, Sokoto, Nigeria - Associate Degree in Arts (1978-1979) • University of Maiduguri (UOM), Maiduguri, Nigeria - LL.B (1980-1984) • Nigerian Law School, Lagos, Nigeria - Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) (1984-1985) • University of the Pacific (UOP), Sacramento, CA - Advanced Diploma in Business Law (1989-1990) *Bar Memberships:* - Supreme Court of Nigeria (1985) - California State Bar (June 1993) - United States District Court (Northern District, 1993) - United States Court of Appeals (9th Circuit, 19...

  ....calls for urgent attention and effective management From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka Chief Executive Officer, Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development, Apostle Dr Nnamdi Mbaigbo has congratulated the people of Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state for their endorsement and support at the ongoing election campaigns. The popularly known philantropist equally called on the state goverment and spirited individuals for urgent attention on infrastructural development and and effective management of resources. In a letter dated on 19th September, 2024 and signed by the truestee, Engr. Obiora Agbasiere on behalf of Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development, said "Dear Citizens of Aguata, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support and endorsement you have shown to Apostle Dr. Nnamdi Mbaigbo [Founder, Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development], even though he was unable to pa...

  BY RAYMOND OZOJI, Awka  Barely three weeks to the rescue of two siblings from kidnappers and recovery of stolen vehicles around Nkwelle-Ezunaka axis of Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) has rescued another kidnap victim along Nri-Enugwu-Ukwu road between Anaocha and Njikoka Local Government Areas of the state.  Disclosing the rescue operation to our correspondent,  Southeast Zonal Commander of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) ACG Mark Okemefuna Okonkwo, said hunters received a distress call at 20:00 hours on Sunday 8th September from a passer-by of some people forcing someone into a vehicle along the aforementioned route.  Okonkwo said he immediately mobilized his men for rescue mission and they followed the direction from the Intel. On seeing them approaching, the hoodlums began to shoot sporadically to stop them but they gallantly surged on and the hoodlums swiftly spe...

 I want to bring government closer to the people - Comrade Ezeokafor  One of Aguata's promising politicians, Comrade Ebube Ezeokafor has indicated interest to vie for the position of Counselor, Ekwulobia Ward 1 in the forthcoming LG election scheduled for. In this exclusive interview with Udala Media, Comrade Ebube shares some intimate thoughts surrounding his ambition. Let us meet you; your name, place of origin, qualifications and training, designation presently? I am Comrade Ebube Ezeokafor, from Nkono village, Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. This is where I live and work. I am an artist. Into Interior and exterior decoration arts. CEO, I O Ezeokafor Construction Company. I do business here in Ekwulobia.  How did you get involved in politics? I joined politics because I love serving the people. It is my calling. As early as when I was 26 years, I had become the chairman of my kindred. At the same age I became the secretary general of my vill...

  BY RAYMOND OZOJI,  Awka  Prime Minister of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) Amb. Dr. John Metchie has donated a whooping sum of N1 Million to Soludo Support Group (SSG) to support activities of the group.  Making the donation at the " YOU NEED TO KNOW" as well as unveiling of SSG new uniform held at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre Awka at the weekend, Metchie who was the Chairman of the occasion underscored the importance of support groups and the pivotal roles they played in preaching the gospel of good governance in the hinterlands as clearly exemplified in the activities of Soludo Support Group (SSG).  Represented on the occasion by the ASATU national president Chief Barr. Titus Nnabuike Akpudo, Metchie who is also the Deputy Commander-General (technical services) of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) further extolled SSG for penetrating the grassroots with good news on road construction, qualit...