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Enugu Catholic Church honours Ex Federal Perm Sec Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa
Recently, Christ The King Catholic Church, G.R.A. Enugu, in preparation for its Silver Jubilee Celebration, organised a Special Jubilee Recognition (Pillars of the Jubilee). The event was tagged Award or Recognition of Distinguished members of our parish and society.
The Parish Priest, the Parish Pastoral Council and the entire Congregation instituted the award to show their appreciation and recognition of the individual so selected.
Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa was awarded the recognition of Icon of the Jubilee. In his citation read by the Church, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa’s philanthropy was extolled. The Church said of him,
“… apart from being a quintessential civil servant, Sir Chinyeaka is also a committed community and religious leader. He is not known to shirk an assignment or duck a challenge…The essential humanity of this man is clearer in his selfless response to issues that confront our daily life. Conciliation comes so naturally to him. He has the unique gift of being able to cut through issues, to find that median point where all parties can find something that they can identify with.
“And he would never accept that anyone is totally bad. He says it so often, that there is good in all, and what one needs is to relate with that good in people, to make them even better.
He has raised funds from his personal friends and associates for numerous religious and communities’ projects, and attracted numerous federal and state government infrastructures to different communities in Enugu state.
He was the immediate past Lay President, Methodist Church Nigeria, Agbani Diocese. He is a Knight of John Wesley. But there is no discriminating about what you profess or where you are from, when you come across Sir Chinyeaka. He stood by you through all situations, looking for every means to take you out of any difficulty with his incredible staying power when there is a cause he is convinced about. He spares no resources, nor himself, and deploys the full artillery of his incredibly wide network of contacts to achieve a result.
It is marveling how, and from where, Sir Chinyeaka got endowed with such an incredibly large and most generous heart that enables him to always know how to offer a hand, never abandoning people in times of distress and anticipating at every turn, the good that needed to be done, for this or that person. Sometimes, it might be glaring that the first step to address the mental and emotional health, as well as other critical needs of this or that person, is the provision of shelter, Sir Chinyeaka would readily undertake the task of constructing at least a low cost house for whoever might be involved. Over time, this gave birth to his pet program, “Shelter-Gives-Dignity”, a program that runs like shelter-for-the-indigent, through which, without much ado, he has erected houses, homes that are much more than just roofs, for several vulnerable people, faced with inequalities and poverty.
Sir Chinyeaka has assisted more than one thousand young people, many of whom are from Enugu state to secure jobs, or advance their careers, in state and federal civil service.
While he was Permanent Secretary of Federal Capital Territory Authority, FCTA, he was able to rectify the imbalance in the FCTA workforce as he ensured the proper implementation of the federal character principle in FCTA which culminated in the employment of several south easterners and people from other geo-political zones that were hitherto marginalized in the workforce of the Federal Capital Territory.
These, and more, validate people’s testimony to the fact that Sir Chinyeaka is so benevolent, deeply compassionate a man that he would hold an umbrella over a duck in a shower of rain. Suffice it to say that his ability to render assistance to people has remained as constant as what William Shakespeare called, “the northern star, of whose true fixture, and resting quality,” there are few in the firmament. We have no doubt that he is eminently qualified for this honour.”
It is worthy to note that there has been a galore of honour for, and celebration of the selfless philanthropy and good public service record of, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa since he disengaged from the federal civil service early this year. A grassroot man, he is one of the front runners in the 2023 Enugu governoship race.
Former governor of Abia state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu was one of the awardees while Chief Nnia Nwodo, former President-General of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo Worldwide was the chairman of the occasion.
Son of the late head of state and former Minister of Defence, Chief Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, in a letter of remembrance and solidarity written on behalf of the Aguiyi-Ironsi family to the Fajuyi family, marking the 60th anniversary of his death, said July 29, 2026, will be a solemn occasion to honour a soldier they described as “a war hero who offered himself as a sacrificial lamb for the unity and integrity of the nation.”
The family recalled that Lt Col Fajuyi, then Military Governor of the Western Region, made the ultimate sacrifice in 1966 when mutinous soldiers abducted him alongside Maj Gen Aguiyi-Ironsi in Ibadan during the military counter-coup.
They stated that Fajuyi, in a defining moment of conscience, chose honour over personal safety and refused to abandon his guest and superior, a decision the family said reflected the highest ideals of loyalty, integrity, and military brotherhood.
According to the statement, his action transformed him into a national martyr whose legacy continued to inspire unity, courage, and selfless service.
The Aguiyi-Ironsi family also expressed sympathy with the Fajuyi family, acknowledging the enduring pain of their loss, while praying for continued strength, comfort, and peace.
The statement further stated, “He did not run. He did not hide. He chose to stand. In that sacrificial decision lay the essence of his greatness.”
The family called on government institutions, military authorities, and custodians of national memory to ensure sustained recognition and support for the Fajuyi family, stressing that his sacrifice remained a national responsibility to remember and honour.
It urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from his life and death, noting that his legacy continues to challenge the nation to uphold unity, courage, honour, and selfless service.
Fajuyi was killed on July 29, 1966, during the military counter-coup in Ibadan alongside Aguiyi-Ironsi.
By Okey Maduforo Awka
The emergence of Chief Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives has been described as a vindication of the fact that the Action People’s Party (APP ) represents the collective interests of the Nigerian masses.
Recall that recently, Ugochinyere was elected as the Minority Leader of the party in a keenly contested election of the Federal House of Representatives.
According to a statement by the Chairman Anambra state chapter of the APP Chief Chijioke Okeke, Ugochinyere had been consistent in offering himself as the voice of the people and that of the voiceless.
“It did not come to us as a surprise that our great leader High Chief Ugochinyere became the Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives because he has always been consistent and focus towards providing himself as the only vent for the masses at the Green Chambers”
“We know his pedegre as a politician as well as a leader and he has remained focus in ensuring that the voiceless are heard and this is also a vindication of our party’s unflinching desire to provide a veritable platform in a democratic process”
Okeke further stated that the fifth columnists who had attempted to deregister the party have been put to shame adding that the party shall continue to champion the interests of the Nigerian people.
“They made failed attempt at deregistering our great party but they lost sight of the fact that the APP is firmely rooted on ground and has all that it takes to drive the wishes and aspirations of the Nigerian populace and with this recent development our traducers have been put to shame and our party is on the path of further greatness “. Okeke noted .
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
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