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By Stevenie MichaelsAs the negative effect of Corona virus pandemic (Covid -19) continues to ravage the world, Nigeria inclusive, an illustrious son...

Senator representing Imo East Senatorial District in upper chamber of the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi has urged the people of Owerri Zone to reignite the spirit of Onyeaghalanwanneya by being their brother's keeper at this trying time of the Corona Virus Pandemic.According to the lawmaker, by standing together and with one another the people will defeat the ravaging pandemic which is sweeping across the world like a whirlwind.He recalled  that Onyeaghalanwanneya as age old  Igbo  philosophy and battle cry has always being used   by the people  in times of emergencies and dire situations like  the Nigeria Civil War of 1967 -70 to sustain themselves and survive, stressing since the pandemic is akin to war situation returning to it  has become necessary.The Imo East Senator and the Leader of the Peoples Movement made this passionate appeal in Owerri, yesterday, during the resumption of distribution of food items by his office to areas and vulnerable indigents who are critically in need of them as the lockdown takes a toll on the people of the zone and state.The vibrant lawmaker advised his people to be their brothers' keeper by rallying round and supporting those being severely hit by the pandemic as that will give them sense of belonging and hope of defeat of the virus.In the same token, he reiterated his earlier admonition to them to religiously adhere to the preventive measures of social distancing, regular hand washing, staying at home, and use of hand sanitizer as outlined by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC.He noted that in the absence of curative therapy at the moment, strictly adhering to expert medical advice is the only way of beating the disease.Sen Onyewuchi who is nicknamed the grand commander of empowerment in Owerri Zone and beyond for his long history and culture of empowerment has continued to stand with his people in this trying time through procurement and distribution of relief materials.At the break of Covid 19 he distributed soaps and sanitizers to every ward in the nine local governments in the zone, and followed up with large scale distribution of food items a fortnight later. The ongoing food relief distribution is the third time he is distributing relief materials to his people to help cushion the hardship unleashed by the pandemic.

By Orji SampsonThe Owerri Municipal Council member during the 6th Imo House of Assembly, Hon Clinton Amadi has extolled Governor Hope Uzodinma for his administrative ability to sustain good governance in the state.Speaking to Trumpeta ahead Governor Hope Uzodinmas 100days in office celebration, Hon Amadi who has been in the forefront of encouraging youths to stay out of social vices through sports commended the governor for his wisdom to ensure that most of the ongoing projects in the state prior to his assumption were sustained, reviewed and continued.The lawmaker also commended the supportive efforts of the Governors Chief of Staff, Barr Nnamdi Anyaehie and other functionaries of the ‘Government of Prosperity’ in making the policies and programme of Sen Hope Uzodinma achievable.He thanked the governor for continuing with the construction of roads especially in the Municipal area."The Trust and Obay Campaign Organization on behalf of the good people of Owerri Municipal wish to thank Governor Hope Uzodinma for the construction of roads in Municipal which includes; Relief Market road, Control Post/Port Harcourt road, Dick Tiger Street, Egbu road, Internal Aladinma Link roads, MCC road, Wetheral-Chukwama- Nwoha junction, Akachi road, Nekede/FUTO road and Mbaise road.While congratulating the state governor on his " Government of Prosperity" 100 days of relentless push to bring dividends of democracy to Imolites, Hon Clinton Amadi assured Governor Uzodinma he is fully supportive of his government which is well anchored on the 3"R" mantra of Reconstruction, Recovery and Rehabilitation to build a new Imo.

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