Prof. Odirichukwu Joseph Ugboaja By Dozie Ikedife Jr Few stories illustrate the rewards of dedication, excellence, and visionary leadership more compellingly than that of Prof. Odirichukwu Joseph Ugboaja, Chief Medical Director of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi.His is a journey that has come full circle.Prof. Ugboaja first walked through the gates of…
First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo By Titus Eleweke Leadership without compassion is noise. Power without empathy is empty. In the First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, Ndi Anambra have found both leadership and a mother’s heart beating in public service. The recent discharge of 10-year-old Chiziterem Franklin…
The debate surrounding the newly unveiled sculpture of Professor Chinua Achebe at the iconic Ugwu Nwasike has, unsurprisingly, dominated sections of social media. The central question has been whether the sculpture bears a perfect resemblance to the celebrated literary icon. But perhaps the more important question is this: What if it doesn’t?Since when has our…
AN OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR From Conflict to Concord: A Statesman’s Opportunity to Complete Nigeria’s Unfinished Promise of Reconciliation in the South-East His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, Aso Rock Villa Abuja, Nigeria. Your Excellency, INTRODUCTION HISTORY…
Minister of works, Senator David Umahi By Titus Eleweke The tragic demise of 26-year-old nurse Mary Habila, who was attached to the Office of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has provoked understandable grief and intense public debate.A young life has been cut short under circumstances that naturally invite questions, and in any civilized…
