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IMO CHIEF AKAGBURUONYE BUILDS MODERN SECURITY COMPLEX FOR NSCDC IN MBAISE, RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMENDATION. ….LAUDS GOVERNOR UZODIMMA’S DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES…
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
28- SEPT- 2025
A landmark moment unfolded in Aboh Mbaise, Imo State, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, as Chief (Barr.) Obioma Success Akagburuonye, popularly known as Akaraugo Mbaise, officially handed over a multi-million-naira edifice he personally constructed for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) at Ogbor Uvuru.
The gesture, which many described as unprecedented in the region, was born out of Akagburuonye’s vision to enhance grassroots security, complement the developmental strides of Governor Hope Uzodimma, and provide a reliable policing network across Mbaise with a central command system.
Speaking during the commissioning, the philanthropist and founder of Hope Rising for Imolites explained that his actions were motivated by a deep sense of responsibility to his people and a commitment to strengthening public confidence.
> “This is my way of giving back. The prayers of the people sustain me, and it is important to leave behind a legacy that supports both security and development,” he declared.
He praised Governor Uzodimma for his leadership, urging him to remain undistracted by critics while praying for divine wisdom in choosing a worthy successor to continue his legacies.
The event was graced by dignitaries from across Nigeria. Representing the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, was Commander Nnamdi Nwanneukwu of Zone 13, who applauded Akagburuonye’s selflessness, describing the project as a significant boost to security architecture in Mbaise. Dr. Audi further promised employment opportunities for indigenes of the area as part of efforts to consolidate the initiative.
In a goodwill message, Mr. Vitalis Ortese, Managing Director of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, recalled the strong support former President Obasanjo gave to the NSCDC during his administration. He lauded Akagburuonye as a true community leader who represents the calibre of visionaries Nigeria needs.
The occasion was further enriched by the presence of Nollywood legends such as Bob-Manuel Udokwu and Patience Ozokwo, alongside traditional rulers led by HRH Eze Mercilinus Nwaturuocha, Chairman of the Aboh Mbaise Council of Traditional Rulers. Cultural displays, including the popular Abigbo Dance troupe, and prayers from various clerics, added colour and spirituality to the ceremony.
Chief Akagburuonye, who also serves as Patron of Nollywood South East, used the platform to call for stronger collaboration between government and private citizens in addressing security challenges, stressing that “government cannot do it alone.” He further revealed plans to replicate the model across autonomous communities in Mbaise.
In their separate remarks, the Imo State NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Basil Chinaka, and Nollywood veteran Bob-Manuel Udokwu described the project as both a legacy and a challenge to other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate.
The edifice will now serve as an Area Command Office for Aboh, Ahiazu, and Ezinihitte LGAs, reinforcing the NSCDC’s presence and bolstering the economic confidence of local communities.
The event drew government functionaries, security chiefs, community leaders, clerics, and entertainers, making it a memorable day in the history of Mbaise.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Wike’s comment followed his expulsion from the party by the faction led by National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki.
Turaki had formally dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent party chieftains, including Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, SAN, Abdurahman Muhammad Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
He said their expulsion was aimed at sanitising the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the development on Friday, Wike dismissed the claim while assuring that he would continue to work with other party members in making PDP a relevant opposition party.
The minister spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting the Interchange bridge and road linking Gwarinpa with Jahi and direct to Katampe, Gishiri and Maitama.
He said, “Those that are factionalized are bound to leave the party, I’m still in PDP and you can see that not everybody has left.
“We still have good numbers and we will continue to work together and that’s what I have said to the party. Put your house in order because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that is losing.
“So those who are worried, we can work together to see how the party can remain a relevant opposition.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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