"In a powerful alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria’s real estate professionals are stepping forward as key drivers of national transformation. At a landmark conference in Umuahia, experts declared that the future of infrastructure development, investment growth, and economic stability may well depend on the strategic role of estate surveyors and Valuers." "Sir Mark Ugorji stated that the NIESV conference in Umuahia was deliberately aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting the vital role of estate surveyors and Valuers in infrastructure development, economic growth, and national planning through data-driven insights and professional collaboration. Sir…
In Nigeria’s political landscape, women have historically faced limited access to leadership positions, despite constituting a significant portion of the population. Structural barriers, cultural norms, and party dynamics have often constrained their participation in governance and decision-making processes. However, available evidence consistently shows that when women are given the opportunity to serve, they deliver impactful and measurable results across sectors. Nigeria has witnessed remarkable contributions from distinguished female leaders whose legacies continue to shape national development. Notable among them is Dora Akunyili, whose reforms at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control restored public confidence in drug…
ABIA—As political speculations intensify ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections in Abia State, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced strong support for Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of Federal House of Representatives, asserting that he is the only candidate capable of defeating the incumbent Governor Alex Otti. Speaking during a recent political gathering in Abuja, Chief Okoh described Kalu as a “visionary leader whose track record and political acumen position him to take on the challenges of leadership in the state.” The APC chieftain expressed confidence that Kalu’s candidacy would galvanize…
For too long, the story of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, has followed a predictable cycle—promises made, hopes raised, and aspirations left unfulfilled. The people have endured, persevered, and believed, yet the gap between leadership and reality has only widened. Now, a new chapter is beginning. A chapter defined not by empty rhetoric, but by competence, vision, and an unshakable commitment to the people. Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu, widely known as Martina Martins, is not merely entering the political arena; she is stepping forward with purpose, insight, and an unwavering dedication to service. She understands the struggles…
Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu, popularly known as Martina Martins, has affirmed her commitment to representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, following her active participation as a delegate at the recently concluded APC National Convention. Speaking on her journey, Dr. Ononiwu described the process as both demanding and rewarding. “Since I started this journey, I have not rested. It has been one engagement after another—from consultations and caucus meetings to critical discussions with stakeholders and the politicking of politics,” she said. Dr. Ononiwu attributed her progress to divine intervention, noting the support of influential and gifted individuals…
