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FROM ANOTHER PLATFORM By Obi Nwakanma And I hear you, bro. But think about it: from 1970- 1979, the generation of the Igbo who had fought and funded the war, were not talking of marginalization. They took on the task of restoration. I remember the story the late Mbazulike Amaechi told me when I once visited him in Ukpor. At the end of the war, the Igbo business elite who had been in PH, and whose property had been forcibly acquired by the new government in Rivers state went to Asika to intervene. Asika sat with them and urged them to seek the intervention of the courts and make this a seminal case on the defense of Igbo property rights in Nigeria. He did not want to seem to put undue pressure in a very sensitive time on the government of Rivers state. The Igbo were being harassed and stopped from work and resuming their life in PH. Asika encouraged them to seek the legal benefits of Awolowo who was the most powerful politician in government at the time. These Igbo businessmen met Awo, in Lagos, and after he heard them, Awo demanded that they go and pay 1 million pounds into his Chambers account, before he would could take on their plea. The Igbo business men asked Awo where he thought they could get one million pounds, having just come out of a devastating war. He said it was their business and dismissed them. The men later met in ZC Obi’s home, and after rounds and rounds of discussions, they agreed at ZC Obi’s urging, that they would no longer pursue the matter. ZC Obi said, “ let us ge back to work. Let us send our young men back to work. We shall build Aba until it gets into Port Harcourt, and no one will know the difference.” And that was precisely what they set out to do, and were about accomplishing that feat up till 1987. By 1979, the Igbo were powerful enough to ge a serious factor in Nigerian politics. Between 1979-83, the Igbo were not talking about marginalization. They were engaged in restoration . Mbakwe had asked Ihechukwu Madubuike as minister for education, to place as priority the establishment of another federal university in Igbo land. Thus FUTO in 1980. Between he and Jim Nwobodo, they launched an industrial policy that quickly turned the East once more into an active economic belt. They did not wait for the federal government. Imo state University and Anambra state university of Technology were the first state universities to be established under the state laws. I was reading the Imo State University Act that established the charter of the old Imo state university the other day, and I am still utterly impressed by the quality and precision of thought that went into organizing that university under the inimitable MJC Echeruo, one of Igbo lands sharpest minds of the 20th century. The same goes for ASUTHEC. Nwobodo went specifically to Harvard to make Prof Kenneth Dike to return to Enugu and establish ASUTHEC. Now, compare that Igbo, to this generation of the Akalogoli. Mbakwe took Shagari specifically to Ndiegoro, in Aba, wept publicly with dramatic impact , and forced Shagari to promise to establish the ecological fund to deal with places like Ndiegoro in Igbo land. He compelled Shagari to understand that Gas and Petroleum were abundant natural resources from Imo state, and that Imo deserved and must be given new shares/ consideration , if the federal did not want Imo to sue, and even begin to raise questions about the federal government’s s seizure of Eastern Nigerias oil and gas investments, like the PH refinery for which no compensation has even to this day, been paid. Mbakwe pushed the oil issue and said to Shagari that the proposed Petrochemical Plant must be located in Imo, otherwise he would begin to build the Imo Petrochemical Industries himself . The grounds had been cleared by October 1983, and work started at the Imo Petrochemical Plant at Izombe by the time the military struck on Dec. 31, 1983. It was Buhari who later relocated that plant to Eleme. Mbakwe began the first Independent Power company with the Amaraku power station under Alex Emeziem at the Ministry of Utilities. The father of my high school buddy at the Government College Umuahia was the project manager who designed and installed the power station at Amaraku and had begun work at the Izombe Gas power station; all with engineers and technicians from the Imo state ministries of work and public utilities. They did not go to China to sign a contract. They just went to South Korea to procure the parts they designed and which they installed themselves! By 1981/2 most towns in Imo state had electricity under the Imo state Rural Electrification project. Same with the Five Zonal water project under the Mbakwe program. The project manager was Engineer Ebiringa. They did not go to China or America or wait for the federal government. 85% of the Imo Water project had been completed by the time the soldiers struck. There are still giant iron pipes buried underground in almost all the towns in the old Imo state under that project which was designed to give Imo the first constant, clean water of any state of Nigeria. Only a phase of the Owerri water project was completed by the time Mbakwe was kicked out of office, but even so, Owerri had the cleanest, most regular water of any city in Nigeria. Imo organized her public schools. Imo organized a first class public health system. My own father was commissioned under the Health Management board as the government’s Chief Health Statician, to conduct the first broad epidemiological survey of Imo state in 1982. I saw him at work. They were serious and professional men, who took their duties very seriously because they were highly trained. The Imo state civil service was possibly the finest civil service in West Africa; finer than the federal service, because they had a highly selected and well trained pool of civil servants who delivered value to the people. They were not talking about marginalization. You may say what you like today about Jim Nwobodo, but he started the independent satellite newspaper In Enugu, which balanced the story coming out of Lagos. No one was talking about marginalization until Chuba Okadigbo, rightly used that word to decribe the way the federal military government of Nigeria was treating the Igbo, in terms of access to real power. There were not enough Igbo officers represented in the organograms of the military governments, and yes, that word was apt, in that period . But we have taken it too far, and turned it into an excuse for our intellectual and political indolence. The Igbo have waited for their comeuppance on Nigeria, but shit ain’t happening. Nigeria is moving on without us, for better or worse. We must now recalibrate and engage. Let us use the final gas in our tanks, all of us now, between 55-75 years, to complete the work of restoration which the last generation began but which we have abandoned because we dropped the ball. We may weep all we want and complain that Nigeria is unfair, but the universe is indifferent. I dare say, Nigeria actually has no capacity to marginalize the Igbo. We better stop marginalizing ourselves or risk our children and their children inheriting the slave’s mentality!! That’s the danger we court with this story of Igbo marginality, which is actually self imposed, and self indulgent! I pray we rise again!!!! Happy New Month to us all!!! #Discipline

Take care of your health, eat good food and live a healthy life #Ijesuccess #Happiness

1 Kings 17:21-23 "Then Elijah stretched himself out on the boy three times and prayed, “O Lord my God, restore this child to life!” The Lord answered Elijah's prayer; the child started breathing again and revived. Elijah took the boy back downstairs to his mother and said to her, “Look, your son is alive!” I pray for you this morning, the Lord God Almighty, He will hear your cry, attend to your worry, and clean your tears, IJN I pray, the Lord will restore your glory, He will restore your health, and overthrow all your challenges, He will restore your faith and dismiss your fears and doubts, He will restore all that you have lost, even as He will restore your testimony, IJN I pray, the mouth that cursed and castigated you, will in turn praise and thank you. The Lord will surprise you, and men shall appreciate God for your sake, Men will bless and honour God, and will lift Him for your sake, IJN, Amen!!!

What’s the best way to save money? Saving money can be a rewarding journey! Here are some effective strategies to help you build your savings: Create a Budget: Track your income and expenses to see where your money goes. This helps identify areas to cut back. Set Savings Goals: Define what you’re saving for, whether it’s an emergency fund, a vacation, or a big purchase. Having a target can motivate you. Pay Yourself First: Treat your savings like a recurring expense. Set aside a portion of your income for savings before spending on anything else. Use a High-Yield Savings Account: Look for accounts that offer better interest rates to grow your savings faster. Track Your Spending: Regularly review your expenses to find unnecessary costs that can be reduced or eliminated. Save Spare Change: Use apps or jars to collect spare change from your purchases. It adds up over time! Reduce Energy Costs: Be mindful of your energy consumption. Simple changes can lead to significant savings on bills. By implementing these tips, you can make a substantial difference in your financial health! What specific area of saving are you most interested in exploring further? 😊 #Discipline #nakupenda #savewisely

We achieve more if we join our minds positively towards a common goal. Note : No contribution is destructive until it is perceived so. In a team, the ability to allow everyone express their view makes a healthy conversation, but as a great leader, the ability to patiently take in all aspect of the conversation and drive the right decision is a skill for every good leader. #Team E. @Team E. 🤑

Health is wealth #Grateful

A man must prioritize 5 areas of his life; 1. Money. 2. Family. 3. Good health. 4. His purpose. 5. A good relationship with God.

You Become What You Consistently Feed On Just as our bodies reflect the kind of food we consume—healthy or unhealthy—so do our minds and souls mirror the kind of information, news, and resources we allow in. A person who constantly listens to negative news and toxic information will soon find their thoughts, speech, and actions drenched in negativity. It shows in how they talk, how they act, and how they treat others. On the other hand, someone who feeds on uplifting, positive, and life-giving content will naturally radiate hope, joy, and strength. Their words build up. Their actions encourage. Their presence inspires. People may not always notice what you're feeding on—but they’ll always see the fruit it bears. Guard your heart, mind, and soul. Because you become what you consistently feed on. #Ngo_123 #grace