From learning to lamentation: The Crisis in Oko
I am deeply saddened by the tragic attack on the learning environment of the Oko community in Anambra State, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, which reportedly claimed some lives and left several others injured. Also distressing are reports that some staff members of the academic institution were abducted during the same incident. This horrifying act is yet another painful reminder of the growing insecurity that continues to endanger lives across our nation.
My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the deceased, and my thoughts are with the injured and the entire Oko community during this difficult time. I also stand in solidarity with the students and staff of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, who must now cope with the trauma of this violent disruption to their lives and academic pursuits.
It is disheartening that educational institutions, places meant for learning, growth, and safety, are now targets of such violence. We must, as a matter of urgency, make the safety of our citizens a priority, especially the youth and educators who play a vital role in shaping our future. The government and security agencies must act swiftly to apprehend the perpetrators and secure the release of those kidnapped.
This tragedy underscores the urgent need for a more proactive and people-focused approach to security. May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may God grant comfort to their families and healing to all who have been affected. -PO
Seizure of Presidential Jets- An International Embarrassment.
The trending international news on the seizure of three Jets belonging to Nigeria’s Presidential fleet is yet another of many embarrassing things exposing our failed leadership and our attitude to the rule of law even
His advice to me today was priceless and will continuously ring in my head. Thank you Chief, I will try my best to see I keep moving on the positive track.
APPRECIATION VISIT TO ERISCO FOODS LIMITED
Met with a great man today CEO of @EriscoOfficial Chief (Dr) Eric Umeofia, NPOM, MFR (IKUKUOMA AMICHI) to appreciate him for the award of 1 million Naira he gifted me upon my achievement.
It was a great honor to be interviewed by CCTV (China Central Television)中央电视台, regarding the new BRI (BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE ).
#BRI#ChinaCentralTelevision#中央电视台
My right is Mr David A. Oko (Consul Trade and investment ) GZ,China. My left is Mr Obidi Felix E. ( Head of Chancery Nigeria Consulate General) GZ, China.
Met with some great men yesterday at the 31st Guangzhou Fair , at the Stand of Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Guangzhou,P.R.China.
I am extending my profound gratitude to the CEO of Erisco FoodsLtd; Chief Eric Umeofia for his kind gesture and wonderful gifts. I am so delighted
PUNCH NEWS,NTA and DAILY TRUST was also there to witness this wonderful moment.
Photo credit: Fatteh Hamid (Punch News Nigeria)
Happy 62nd birthday to His excellency Mr. Peter Gregory Obi.
Thank you for always getting the Nigerian youths involved in every step to make Nigeria better for us all.
#PeterObiAt62@PeterObi
will add value to the world at large, and Nigeria in particular. I still maintain that we need to do more for Nigerian youths by way of greater investment in education, and equipping them with the right skills and knowledge to contribute productively to Nigeria's development,
China. I congratulate them all for their academic exploits, which earned them international awards. I thank them for the honour they brought to Nigeria. I hope that the feat they have achieved will open more global doors to them and spur them towards greater accomplishments that
The omission is deeply regretted. I wish to sincerely congratulate the other four excelling Nigerians, namely; Chioma Chukwuemeka, Oraka Chiamaka, Akpata Johnson and Chinedu Wilson, who respectively received the Excellent International Students Award from South West University,