Nwakodo, 56, died in a London hospital on Thursday evening, his younger brother, Obidike Nwakodo, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Umuahia.
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Ikpeazu made the disclosure at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos during a reception organised in his honour by Ukwa-Ngwa indigenes in Lagos.
Ikpeazu in a statement said the government and people of Abia State are saddened to hear of the unfortunate collapse of the church building at Uyo
Ikpeazu said the State would have been completely cut off from the rest of Nigeria if not for the intervention of his administration through palliative repair works on federal roads
They shall be on hand at the International Conference Centre, venue of the awards ceremony, to stream the event live
Ikpeazu, who also received information on skirmishes witnessed at some locations, condemned all acts of violence, regardless of the reason, adding that the PDP has structures in place for those who feel aggrieved to appeal the outcome of the primaries
Ikpeazu believes the well deserved victory of FC Ifeanyi Uba makes a compelling case for private sector support and partnership with government in sports development in Nigeria
Chimezie, the zonal coordinator of the council, said the committee inaugurated by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State was working hard to realise the target date for the delivery of the port
The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Udo Oko Chukwu, pointed out that the state is blessed with over 35 solid mineral deposits that would save the state from over dependence on oil revenue
The Chairman of the Powerline Shoe Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Goodluck Mmeri, made the call in Aba on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria
Also, to ease the pains experienced by commuters traveling to Akwa Ibom and Cross River States due to the deplorable state of the Aba-Ikot Ekpene Highway, which is a federal road, Governor Ikpeazu promised that his government will construct a 7.5km alternative access road to link the Akwa Ibom State end of the highway before the end of the coming dry season
The Commissioner for Agriculture in the state, Chief Uzo Azubuike, said this on Tuesday while declaring open a one-day “Export Market Meet” in Umuahia, organised by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council Smart Office in Aba
Unfortunately, politics in the Nigerian context is viewed from the perspective of “do or die”. It is characterised by mudslinging, backbiting, manipulations and maneuverings, character assassination, even at extreme cases attempt to assassinate political opponents
He said: :It is not acceptable for a worker to be working while he is owed for five months and when he is getting his salary, he is paid N400.00, N500.00 or N1,000
He was later appointed Deputy Governor under former Governor Orji Uzo Kalu in 2002 to complete Orji Kalu and Enyinnaya Abaribe tenure, when Abaribe resigned
One year ago, we had so much on our minds in terms of what we plan to do and achieve. The review of our activity between that time and now clearly shows that we may not have achieved everything, but we are certainly on track
It specifically commended the governor for appointing an indigene of the community, Chief Chijioke Nwakodo, into his cabinet as the Chief of Staff
Indeed, Ikpeazu has taken the tide at the flood! In just one year, he has laid solid foundations for a new political culture in Abia State. He has given political power a new meaning as a call to service. This new value re-orientation is permeating every facet of public service in Abia State today
He said: “With the resolution of the misunderstanding between the Geometric Power Plant and the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Abia will soon become a major centre of economic activity”.
Ikpeazu said any compound where a kidnapper lives and any hotel or public facility that accommodates a kidnapper or from where a kidnapper operates will be demolished