It is now cliche to say that a prophet is not recognized in his home town. But for Chief Sir Eric Kanayo Eze (Ọchịagha Orumba), the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, candidate for Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, he is one “prophet” that is loved, venerated, supported and recognized by his people. No wonder, last weekend in Lagos, he was unanimously endorsed by the who is who in the constituency who cut across party lines, religious class and the corporate community. At the event, he also unveiled his manifesto for the forthcoming election.
The colourful event, which signifies the flag off of his political journey to the green chambers was well attended. The endorsement has the seal of the likes of the President of Orumba Forum and immediate past Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, Chief Dr. Raymond Obieri, OON, former President of Nigerian Stock Exchange and former Intercontinental Bank Chairman, Ambassador David Ewenike, Dr. Sir Jonah Eze, Chief Obi Okafor (Obichiri Uzo 1 na Oko), Barrister Emeka Eze, Pastor Engr. Cliff Ejim, Hon Prince Nevile Uchendu, the Transition Committee Chairman of Orumba South, and the leadership of Umunze Progressive Union, Lagos branch led by the Chairman, Chief Ifeanyi Nwafor.
At the gathering, the stakeholders threw their full weight behind the APGA candidate describing his wide range technocratic experience as what Orumba needs at the moment for the constituency to advance to the next level. They placed emphasis on his rare humility, leadership acumen, respected background, high discipline and utmost integrity as signatures of trust.
As such, it is not surprising that these caliber of leaders from Orumba are supporting Ochiagha to represent the good people of the constituency. Their support is hinged on the track record and the social capital that Ọchịagha present for his people. Born to the legendary business icon, philanthropist and community leader, Sir Jonah Eze, Anaeriaku of Umunze, Sir Eric is believed to be a chip of the old
block haven seen his sagacious, proactive, and committed approach to the betterment of Orumba people. Ochiagha Orumba has over twenty year long industry experience in the oil and gas sector. A qualified quantity surveyor, he also holds a post graduate diploma in civil engineering and a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies. He is an associate member, Institute of Directors of Nigeria, member, Chartered Institute of Management, member, Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Member, Nigeria Institute of International Affairs and also a Knight of Saint Christopher. Sir Eric rose through the ranks to become an Executive Director of Dee Jones Petroleum and Gas Limited, a major, reputable, and frontline oil and gas sector conglomerate that operates in the country’s down stream sector.
As a grassroots person and community leader, Chief Eric Eze always looks out for how to improve his people and to create better bonding, togetherness and integration. He is the Chairman, Lomu Progressive Union, Lagos Branch, a respected stakeholder in Umunze Progressive Union and leading member of Orumba Forum- a body of Orumba patriots that have been committed to the development of communities in Orumba North and South. He spearheads the running of Umunze Unity Cup and teamed up with his siblings to gift St Peter’s Primary School Umunze classroom blocks.
In his manifesto which he instructively tagged, “A Covenant With My People”, Ochiagha captures a five-point agenda in the areas of Agriculture and Industrialisation, Security and Safety, Empowerment and Wealth Creation which will focus on women and youths employment, and business support, Education and Capacity Building and Development of Essential Infrastructure and Utilities.
The vision is to provide service for self sufficiency in all spheres of life of the people of Orumba through the attraction of abundant resources to serve and create wealth for Ndi-Orumba. Ọchịagha has promised to deliver on this covenant if elected in the coming general election and to apply a robust legislative representation to attract projects that will bring about sustainable and all round development to Orumba North and South.
He has promised to attract local and international organizations to train and support Ndi Orumba to practice commercial farming, and develop modern storage capacities while processing for local markets and exports. To provide women and youths funds to begin and build their businesses. The dream is to within four years give financial grants to one thousand rural women and two thousand men. Through the scalable projection, it is empirically targeted that two hundred youth millionaires will be produced within four years. In security, Ochiagha will work with our Solution Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, Odenigbo Aguata na Orumba to attract digital and technological solutions that will maintain zero tolerance for all forms of crime in Orumba.
Education grants will be provided while sustainable answers will be developed to our rural electrification and access to potable water challenges.
Ndi Orumba, Chief Sir Eric Eze, Ochiagha has presented to you a workable roadmap for a brighter and better Orumba. It is time to stand behind a man with all the answers.
Written by CHINENYE IGBOKA
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