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Jan

09

2025

Revitalizing Education in Okon-Aku: Okon-Aku Christian Fellowship Leads the Charge

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Metro, OCF, Okon-Aku

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu On January 1st, 2025, the Okon-Aku Christian Fellowship (OCF), led by His Lordship Bishop Dr. Stanley David, embarked on an ambitious initiative to revive education in Okon-Aku. This effort is part of a broader strategy by the community leadership to tackle insecurity, infrastructural decay, and social vices. The community's only secondary school, Okamu Secondary Commercial School, Okon-Aku, Ohafia, had been without teachers for over a decade, forcing students to seek education in neighboring communities. In response, the OCF declared an emergency on education and undertook to register all students for the 2025 WAEC exams. The…

Jan

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Youth Revolution Gains Momentum: National Youth Alliance Spreads Across Nigeria

Abia State, News, Politics, SponsoredMetro, National Youth Alliance, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

A wave of youthful energy is sweeping across Nigeria, driven by the National Youth Alliance (NYA), which is determined to dismantle the corrupt political and economic structures that have plagued the country for decades. The movement, which is gaining momentum, aims to birth a new Nigeria by 2027. Young Nigerians from Enugu State, in the South East, have joined the growing ranks of the NYA, demonstrating their desire for change and their determination to take back their country. The movement's message is clear: the established politicians have failed, and it's time for the youth to take charge. The NYA's vision…

Jan

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

A New Dawn for Okon-Aku As Women Unite to Tackle Girl-Child Pregnancies, Promote Community Development

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OhafiaComr Amos Kalu, Metro, Ohafia, Okon-Aku

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The Okon-Aku community in Nigeria is taking a bold stance against the alarming rate of girl-child pregnancies, unwanted and infant pregnancies. Led by Chief Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, the Okon-Aku women gathered on January 2, 2025, to discuss solutions to this pressing issue. They succinctly recognized that the issue of girl-child pregnancies is often linked to poverty, lack of education, and unemployment. To address these underlying issues, the women have vowed to empower themselves and their daughters through education and economic opportunities. Chief Mrs. Ukoha, the women leader, charged the women to focus on their crafts…

Jan

02

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Govt. Assures Okon-Aku of Swift Resolution to Boundary Dispute as Deputy Emetu Visits Community

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, Metro, Ohafia, Okon-Aku, Politics

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu Abia Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, has assured the people of Okon-Aku that the state government is committed to resolving the lingering boundary issue between Abia and Cross River State. This assurance was given during the 2024 Okon-Aku Day Celebration held on December 31, 2024, under the chairmanship of Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, President of the Ohafia Improvement Union, OIU, Abuja Chapter. The boundary dispute between Okon-Aku community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State and Ikun community in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State has been a source of concern for…

Jan

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Okon-Aku Day 2024: A New Dawn of Development in Ugwu Nnaka Igbomini Pt. 1.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAbia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Metro, Okon-Aku

By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu Tuesday, December 31, 2024, marked a significant milestone in the history of Okon-Aku, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, as the community revived its traditional celebration, Okon-Aku Day. This momentous occasion brought together community members to reflect on the past year and make projections for the future. Despite being a sudden plan, the event was a resounding success, signaling an unprecedented leap towards a brighter future. The 2024 Okon-Aku Day focused on enhancing border security as a catalyst for holistic development, set to commence in 2025. The event's impact was underscored by the presence…