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In the heart of the ancient land of Ohafia, Hon. Ibe was born into the illustrious Chief Okwara Osonwa family of Ebem-Ohafia. As he graciously marks his 49th birthday today, this iconic personality, often referred to as Oke Abba of Ohafia, invites us to reflect upon a legacy studded with exceptional achievements. A technocrat, seasoned financial expert, and a visionary leader.   Biography Ibe Okwara Osonwa was born on December 24, 1974, in London. He hails from Ebem Ohafia and received his early education at Federal Government College Okigwe, where he obtained his first school leaving certificate (FSLC). He pursued…

The Personal Assistant to the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Nnanna Amadi Kalu Umeh has congratulated his boss, Chief Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa on the occasion of his birthday. In a birthday message made available to THE WHISPERER on Saturday evening in Abuja, Mr. Umeh described Rep Osonwa as the right to represent Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, due to his open door policy and people-oriented inclusiveness. He said: “Happy birthday to you my boss and member representing Arochukwu/OhafiaFederal Constituency, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Òke Abba 1 of Ohafia). “The Moses of our time! Few…

The leadership of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) under the board chairman of High Chief Raymond Nkemdirim has described Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah OON, as a great man, while celebrating him on the occasion of his birthday. In a press release made available to THE WHISPERER and signed by the Convener of UAAP Amb. Dr. Osita Offor “Ultimate Commander”, he posited that Chief Ogah is one of the icons of good leadership in Nigeria and Abia State in particular, he revealed that life style and track record of Dr. Ogah should be celebrated as he is a man…

Despite the Nigerian government faltering in providing palliative to citizens for the aggravation of their economic misery by the removal of petrol subsidy and foreign exchange reform, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, spared no expense in celebrating his 61st birthday, which he marked on 9 December. The government, after protests by the labour movement, agreed to provide palliatives to workers and the most vulnerable of citizens. But the government has struggled to do this for the mass of Nigerians or to even sustain the token N35,000 it announced for its own workers, after making the first payment in…

The Honorable Minister of water resources and sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsav has called on stakeholders, philanthropists and the private sector to partner with government for the supply of safe, clean and hygienic water in Nigeria. The minister made the call while speaking on the topic; “Effective public-private partnership for the supply of safe, clean and hygienic water” at the Rite Place Health Water Quality Dialogue tagged “WE ARE WHAT WE DRINK” held virtually in Abuja on Thursday. Represented by the director water quality control and sanitation of the ministry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ugoh, the minister said that to achieve the sustainable…