Igadi Chigor

Father, Preacher, Teacher, Researcher

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

Discover Water is still welcoming submissions to the Topical Collection, “Water Sustainability in Africa: Frontiers, Perspectives and Challenges” https://t.co/wxpKk6OKxA
I hope you will consider this as an outlet for your research paper. Deadline: June 30, 2025.

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

@EstherUmoh10 My heart-deep condolences are with you and your family, Esther.

May God God comfort you fully and grant you much grace in this challenging time and the attendant tasks.

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

We have now institutionalized ISEE, and it is now a formally registered non-governmental organization.

ISEE was rejected several times by the Corporate Affairs Commission until we amended the name to INITIATIVE FOR SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION.

Our chairman is Prof. Bath Nnaji, and I will continue to lead the vision.

Our members are Nathan Nwachuku, Eke Urum, and Tony Udeani.

The goal is for the vision to outlive our generation and lead us to civilization.

This is the beginning of greatness for Africa.

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

@ruffydfire And what did Nigeria do?
Named a football stadium after Sani Abacha and moved on!

Evil.

[Zekeri Idris Jnr @IdrisZekeriJnr]

Someone once humorously said to me, “If you ever want to see Mr Peter Obi’s shishi, just dress up like a nurse.”

Otherwise, forget it. The man no dey give shishi. 😂😂😂😂😂

Beneath the humour is a profound truth about Mr Peter Obi’s politics. He is unrepentantly committed to what I consider the three cardinals of a prosperous society: education, healthcare, and pulling people out of poverty.

That is why I support him.

I don’t need the shishi. I take the shishi, but I don’t need the shishi. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Give me a government that invests in the future of its people rather than one that shares crumbs today and leaves citizens poorer tomorrow.

The shishi can come and go. But a good school, a functioning hospital, and a thriving economy can change the trajectory of an entire generation.

That is the kind of politics I believe in.

[UptownOfLagos @Uptownoflagos]

4Years of State sponsored multi billion Naira anti-Obi agenda running yet the LION STILL STANDS!!!

The Original Mandate Owner is coming!!! 🇳🇬

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

We truly can't thank you enough, @PeterObi.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Building a New Nigeria Through Education, Healthcare, and Responsible Citizenship

Yesterday, I visited Faith Foundation College of Nursing Sciences, Nsukka, where I was delighted to witness the remarkable progress of the projects currently under construction.

The proprietor shared something deeply encouraging. He revealed that it was my initial support to the institution, particularly my earlier donations, that gave them the confidence to commence many of the projects now taking shape.

In continuation of my commitment to improving healthcare and supporting the training of quality health professionals, I presented the institution with an additional cheque of ₦10 million to support the ongoing projects and assured them of my continued support until the vision is fully realised.

Thereafter, I joined the participants at the 68th Annual Conference of Anglican Youths at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Nsukka, where I encouraged the young people to embrace their responsibility in building a new Nigeria.

I reminded them that the Nigeria we desire cannot become a reality unless they actively participate in shaping its future. I urged them to reject politics based on tribe, religion, or language and instead insist on electing leaders of proven character, competence, capacity, integrity, and ethical values.

Our future depends not only on the leaders we produce but also on the standards we demand. Together, we can build the New Nigeria that is POssible. -PO

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

The end is near.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Here is a man who had the best Higher School Certificate result in the old Northern Region in 1962 and who rose through the ranks of the Catholic Church to become a Cardinal, a position that places him among those eligible to be considered for the papacy. Yet he is no ordinary cleric. He is one of Africa’s most respected churchmen, known for decades of service to peace, dialogue, scholarship, and national unity. Resorting to personal attacks against him weakens public discourse and reveals an unhealthy intolerance of criticism in today’s Nigerian political space.

Throughout history, religious leaders have challenged political authorities. Biblical prophets confronted kings, and modern faith communities continue to hold governments accountable. Nigeria has a similar tradition. The Catholic Church criticised military governments and successive civilian administrations, including those of Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, and Buhari. Muslim organisations have done likewise. Governments respectfully disagreed at times, but they generally recognised the right and responsibility of religious bodies to speak. Why, then, does the truth provoke such anger today?

The problem often begins when leaders surround themselves with voices that tell them only what they want to hear. Napoleon Bonaparte was reputed to have preferred hearing bad news because problems were where leadership was required. During my tenure as Governor of Anambra State, I maintained a similar philosophy. I expected cabinet members to bring me problems, not compliments, because only honest feedback could lead to solutions.

Good governance depends on truth. When governments punish truth-tellers and reward sycophants with appointments, honest advisers withdraw, sycophancy thrives, and leaders become disconnected from reality. This is our situation today.

The CBCN did not insult the President and can never do so, given the calibre of the people who make up the Conference, some of the finest among Nigerians. It gave voice to the suffering of Nigerians. The proper response was to thoughtfully address the issues raised, not attack those who raised them. When respected figures like Cardinal Onaiyekan are vilified for speaking the truth, the message sent to citizens is that silence is safer than honesty. No democracy can flourish under such a culture.

Religious leaders should continue to speak because silence in the face of suffering would betray their moral responsibility. The greatest service those around President Tinubu can render him is an honest appraisal of the situation. A leader who hears only praise will never fully understand the pain of his people or find the clarity needed to correct what is wrong.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

@PeterObi

[Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization. @PO_GrassRootM]

“Let me introduce Peter Obi the man we all know won the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria.” — Chimamanda

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

@ruffydfire, has the North told anybody why Mahmood Yakubu announced Bola Tinubu @officialABAT as the winner of the 2023 presidential election instead of the actual winner, @PeterObi? Answers are needed, @KwankwasoRM.
@seunokin, @fkeyamo was it a Fulani coup or another Igbo coup?

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

The giant is a cemetery!
@ruffydfire @seunokin

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

Yesterday morning, these children from Abor village in Enugu State gathered to learn “Place Value” in Mathematics. The turnout became so large that we now have to create a daily timetable for different groups.

These are the same children the community had been saying were not serious about their studies for years. Yet, we changed that narrative after just one encounter.

Before this holiday ends, every child in this village will have a strong foundation in Mathematics.

And here’s the most interesting part: no teacher is standing in front of the class. We only have a supervisor to maintain order while the children learn through world-class lessons delivered in the most engaging and exciting way.

Children are the same everywhere.

The difference is not intelligence.

The difference is access.

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

Nigeria

Nigeria has
Only one meaning:
Working hard
To sustain what is
Not working
Out. Yabas!

Nothing else.

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[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

Today, the T.N. Onodingene Family of Abor, Udi LGA, Enugu State, made this facility available for free to serve as one of the 2027 South East Mathematics Olympiad Preparatory Centre and also one of the official examination venues.

The facility features a 60-computer CBT centre, 24/7 internet access, a physical library, an 80-seat conference hall, and three dedicated workstations.

Students from any part of the country are welcome to use the facility free of charge.

This is the kind of investment in education that transforms lives and creates opportunities for generations to come.

We hope to see more families, individuals, organizations, and communities make similar contributions across the South East and beyond.

Please join us in appreciating the T.N. Onodingene Family for this remarkable act of generosity and their unwavering commitment to advancing education and empowering the next generation.

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

We will be closing registration for the 2027 South East Maths Olympiad on September 30, 2026.

No other registrations will be accepted after the date above.

We currently have 32,738 students registered. Anambra State currently has the lowest registration so far.

The registration link remains: https://t.co/7tLQbIFrMy

We will also be introducing the South East Science Olympiad in 2027 and one registration covers both competitions. I’m worried about the current gap in science among our children, and we will urgently need to fix it.

Maths will be compulsory for everyone, while Science will be optional. However, the prize money will be split across both.

A student is allowed to win both Maths and Science. Only the winners of Maths will represent us at the global stage in Lisbon, Portugal in 2027.

We will also be sharing a new curriculum based on high-order thinking and pure application.

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

Survivor!

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

The Disheartening Humiliation of Prof. Aghaji

Every day in this country, we find ourselves in a bizarre situation that we find difficult to understand: where we are and how we got to this uncivilised behaviour and rascality. Worse still, when you try to bring these abnormalities to the attention of those concerned, they resort to abuse instead of appreciation.

Just this morning, my attention was drawn to the disrespectful and humiliating circumstances surrounding the apprehension of Professor Martin Aghaji, a distinguished 74-year-old medical expert. This man was not invited, nor was any direct contact made with him. Instead, they invaded his home at Independent Layout, Enugu, in the dead of the night, at 2 a.m., to arrest him in front of his visiting daughter.

As an internationally recognised cardiothoracic surgeon, esteemed academic, and elder statesman, Professor Aghaji warrants a considerable degree of respect, both because of his advanced age and his substantial contributions to our nation. More importantly, however, every Nigerian, irrespective of status or profession, deserves to be treated with dignity and in accordance with the rule of law. After the humiliation of breaking into his house and whisking him away from Enugu to Lagos for three days, all he got was, “Sorry, we made a mistake.”

The public outcry concerning the state’s handling of Professor Aghaji’s case highlights a wider conflict between the actions of state security agencies and the imperative to safeguard professional integrity and individual dignity. Such conduct directed at a 74-year-old might not only exacerbate the critical “brain drain” but also severely damage the country’s already precarious healthcare infrastructure.

This incident brings to mind the similar mistreatment of a medical practitioner in Akwa Ibom, which prompted the Nigeria Medical Association to consider a nationwide strike. Fortunately, due to prompt intervention, a formal public apology was issued to the affected doctor.

The practice of treating highly regarded, ethical professionals - and indeed any Nigerian - like common criminals sets a dangerous precedent that undermines the rule of law across all sectors. Therefore, we must conduct ourselves with civility in the discharge of our public duties. A superior and renewed Nigeria is indeed POssible. -PO

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

Big CONGRATULATIONS to the "three wise men" and to you, Alex, and the entire team! Awesome!

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

The wait is over.

We have 2 golds: Chimdiebube Onwubiko and Don Anele Munachimso.

We are the best in the world!

Egejurum Onyedikachi’s name was omitted. He should have a gold.

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

We came to Rome and we conquered.

[Igadi Chigor @igadichigor]

The hand of God is raised to your favour.

Alex, you've done great things; you'll do greater things. Daalụ rinne, Nnaa!

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

We just arrived in Rome, Italy.

Thank God for journey mercies.

We are about to make history.

[Somto Okonkwo @General_Somto]

“Shame on You for Defending Tinubu. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, I Ask You: How Many Villages Have You Visited In Nigeria Where Christians Have Been Att@cked And Their Homes Burned Down? How Much Money Have You Given to the Victims, or What Have You Done to Help Rebuild These Communities?”. ~ Alex Barbir Blasts Pastor Enoch Adeboye, GO Of RCCG For Defending Tinubu Regarding Insecurity in the Country.