SAGE Journals

Mbaise USA Health Insurance Capturing Begins Tuesday in Umuihuocha The highly anticipated Mbaise USA Health Insurance Program will kick off its information capturing for beneficiaries on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 . Venue: Umuihuocha Civic Hall, Eke Umuihuocha Time: 9:00 AM All selected beneficiaries are advised to come with a passport photograph and any valid form of identification. Notably, Nze Greatman Ezendieze Ugwuadi is a major sponsor for beneficiaries from Obohia Ekwereazu Town Ward, supporting this life-changing initiative in partnership with the Imo State Health Insurance Agency and Mbaise USA . This program is a major step toward providing accessible healthcare to our people. More updates to follow.

The Forum of Chief Press Secretaries and Special Assistants on Media and Publicity to the Executive Chairmen of the 27 Local Government Areas in Imo State heartily congratulate our dear Governor, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator (Dr) Hope Odidika Uzodimma, CON, GSSR (Onwa Oyoko), The Executive Governor Imo State, On his meritorious recognition as Infrastructure Governor of the Year 2024 by the Vanguard Newspaper. In a statement signed by the Forum,  Media Aides to the 27 local government Executive Chairmen described the award as a “Resounding Validation of Governor Uzodimma’s transformative leadership and infrastructural revolution” under the Shared Prosperity administration. The statement further lauded the Governor’s outstanding achievements in the areas of road construction, urban renewal development, healthcare, education, digital economy, and institutional reform, which have collectively redefined governance across Imo State. “As communication strategists and image ma...

On behalf of the good people of Umuihuocha Obohia Autonomous Community in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, I, Nze Greatman Ezendieze Ugwuadi, the Eze-elect of our cherished community, heartily congratulate His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma, CON , Executive Governor of Imo State, on his well-deserved recognition by Vanguard Newspapers as the Infrastructure Governor of the Year 2024. This honour is a reflection of your unwavering commitment to development, driven by the philosophy of your administration’s 3R mantra: Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Recovery. Your Excellency, your transformative leadership has reshaped the narrative of Imo State, from neglected infrastructure to thriving urban and rural renewal. The roads you have built, the institutions you have revived, and the systems you have restructured are testimonies written not just in concrete and steel, but in the hearts of Ndi Imo and all who believe in purposeful governance. Your vision has...

Hon. Charles Obinna Chiemelem addresing his people of Mpam  In a moment filled with excitement, unity, and hope, the people of Mpam Autonomous Community witnessed history as their illustrious son, Hon. Charles Obinna Chiemelem, officially declared his aspiration to contest for the position of Executive Governor of Imo State. The declaration, which took place today in the heart of Mpam, was nothing short of a homecoming filled with immense pride and purpose. Sons and daughters of the community, both young and old, turned out in their numbers to receive their own with a resounding show of solidarity and support. The atmosphere was electrifying, charged with the passion and expectations of a people whose hopes are anchored on one of their best. Hon. Chiemelem, known for his integrity, competence, and undiluted passion for development, took the stage and unveiled his vision for a new Imo State—an Imo where equity, infrastructure, youth empowerment, healthcare, and good governance will ...

Introduction Town unions in Imo State have traditionally served as pillars of grassroots governance, fostering development, unity, and community leadership. However, in recent times, opposition political parties have resorted to desperate moves to hijack these structures, especially in communities without recognized traditional rulers. This phenomenon is particularly evident in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, where many communities lack substantive traditional rulers, creating a vacuum that politicians now seek to exploit. Their goal is not community development but to install political loyalists who will serve as their foot soldiers ahead of upcoming elections. This article highlights the implications of this dangerous trend, the legal framework governing town unions in Imo State, and why the government must urgently intervene to prevent a political takeover of grassroots governance. Case Study: The Manipulation of Town Unions in Ahiazu Mbaise 1. Absence of Recognized Traditional Rulers Many commu...

  By: DonWis   The role of Local Government Councilors is crucial in grassroots governance, as they are responsible for legislation, policy-making, and oversight within their constituencies. However, effective legislation requires adequate knowledge, capacity, and training—something that many newly elected or serving councilors may lack. A Call for Legislative Training We call on the Imo State Government, the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and all relevant authorities to prioritize structured legislative training for the current councilors across the 27 LGAs of the state. Training programs should be compulsory and continuous to ensure that councilors develop the necessary skills to deliver effective governance to the people at the grassroots. Why Legislative Training is Essential 1. Understanding Legislative Procedures Councilors need to understand how to draft, debate, and pass motions and by-laws that directly impact their local communities. Without pr...

Formation of the Umuihuocha Intermediate Committee (UIC) In adherence to the customs and developmental framework of Umuihuocha Autonomous Community, the Traditional Prime Minister (TPM), Chief Magnus Okoro , in collaboration with the Umuihuocha Development Union (UDU) , initiated the Umuihuocha Intermediate Committee (UIC) . This committee was envisioned as a neutral mediator to foster peace, resolve disputes, and uphold constitutional order within the community. However, concerns quickly emerged regarding the legitimacy of the committee’s formation , the selection of representatives, and potential manipulations surrounding the leadership succession process. Emerging Concerns Over the Legitimacy of the Committee What was initially perceived as a unifying step soon became a subject of controversy . High Chief Dandy Canice Orji and others who had submitted nominees for the committee discovered that the original list had been altered without consultation . Key concerns included: ...