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Oct

30

2025

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Honoured by Amaekpu Development Union, Ohafia Women Wing

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro, Politics

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has received an Award of Recognition from the Amaekpu Development Union, Ohafia Women Wing (Home Branch) for his faithful service and steady support to community development. The award was presented during the launching of the Union’s newly renovated hall and their uniform celebration on 27 October 2024. The event brought together women leaders and community members who acknowledged his contributions to the progress of Amaekpu and Ohafia at large. Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, was ably represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief I.I. Idika, who received the award on his behalf. This recognition reflects the continued…

Oct

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Oke Abba Ohafia: The Game Changer

Abia State, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Opinion, Politics

In the evolving political landscape of Nigeria, few leaders have redefined leadership and public service with such sincerity, courage, and results-driven action as Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, fondly known as Oke Abba Ohafia, The Game Changer. A proud son of Ohafia, Hon. Osonwa serves as the Federal House Member representing the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. He has consistently demonstrated that politics can indeed be about people, progress, and purpose. His leadership style blends humility with vision and action with compassion—qualities that have earned him respect not only from his constituents but also across Abia State and Nigeria as a whole. Changing…

Oct

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu Celebrates Iri Ji Ohamoha (New Yam Festival) 2025, Commends Ohafia Monarchs For Preserving Cultural Heritage

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, Metro, Nigeria, Ohafia, Politics

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has emphasized the symbolic significance of yam in Igbo tradition, describing it as the chief crop that represents all other farm produce and reflects hard work, abundance, and gratitude to God. Engr. Emetu made this statement during the 2025 Ohafia New Yam Festival (Iri Ji Ohamoha), held at Achichi, Elu Ohafia, in the Ohafia Local Government Area. Accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu, the Deputy Governor expressed gratitude to God for another fruitful farming season. He noted that the annual celebration signifies not only the end of…

Oct

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa celebrates with people of Ohafia at the 2025 Iri-Ji Ohamoha Ohafia New Yam Festival.

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, culture, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro

The Federal House Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, joined the Udumeze Ohafia and other dignitaries to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Ohafia people at this year’s Iri-Ji Ohamoha New Yam Festival. Held at the Ohafia Central School Field, the event brought together notable figures including His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, Deputy Governor of Abia State; Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA; Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, Member representing Ohafia South at the Abia State House of Assembly; and Chief David Ogba (Bourdex), among others. Hon. Okwara commended the organizers for preserving…

Oct

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Osita Offor and UAAP Celebrate Dr. Uduma Nnante’s Birthday

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, News, Ohafia, Social IssuesBirthday, Osita Offor, UAAP, Ultimate Commander

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, known as "De Ultimate Commander," and the entire United Abia Artsites and Patriots (UAAP) family come together to celebrate Chief Dr. Uduma Nnante on his birthday. Chief Dr. Nnante, a founding member of UAAP, has been a pillar of vision and passion for our organization. His unwavering commitment has shaped UAAP’s mission to uplift Abia under the people oriented leadership of HIs Excellency Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and inspire greatness through art and patriotism. We are honored to journey alongside him in this important work. On this special day, we wish Chief Dr. Nnante abundant…