P R I N C E My Aspiration Okechukwu Nwadinobi y name is For Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Okechukwu MI k e c h i Nwadinobi. It is with a deep sence of responsibility and humility that I present my self for the position of Secretary- G e n e r a l i n t h e f o r t h c o m i n g Ohanaeze elections. Before taking this v e r y i m p o r t a n t decision, I reflected deeply, consulted widely, fasted and prayed and with the a p p r o v a l o f m y family, I now offer myself to serve Ndi- I g b o t h r o u g h Ohanaeze. My Mission A s S e c r e t a r y - General, I will serve w i t h p a s s i o n , commitment and dedication. I will uphold every aspect of the constitution and will promote team effort, collaboration, respect and dignity of I G W E B U i K E e v e r y O h a n a e z e If elected as the Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, I Executive office. I will ensure that in keeping with the motto of will also work with Ohanaeze, 'Igwebuike', all organs will be galvanized the Members of NEC into a formidable collective. Ohanaeze will stand out to build on past efforts as the backbone for the people's movement and at strengthening rallying platform for Ndi-Igbo from all walks of life. r e l a t i o n s h i p s ...to serve diligently for the benefit of Ndi-Igbo. internally with Igbo groups and Looking at my track record in the individuals as well as externally service of Ndigbo, it may not be out with other ethnic nationalities to of place to say that the positions I continuously advocate and support have occupied and responsibilities t h e e n t h r o n e m e n t o f I have carried out, have equipped internationally acceptable living conditions for all Nigerians. In me and put me in the right stead to summary, I stand up to offer to carry out the duties of the serve Ohanaeze in order to Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, contribute to advance Ndigbo effectively. I hold a Bsc. (Hons) greatness. As I seek election as the degree from the University of Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, I Nigeria, Nsukka, having passed will ensure that in keeping with the through, Union Primary School, motto of Ohanaeze, 'Igwebuike', all Umuahia and Government organs will be galvanized into a College, Umuahia. I have in formidable force for collective good. Ohanaeze will stand strong addition, attended several courses as the backbone for the people's in Nigeria and abroad movement and rallying platform for Igbo interests from all walks of life. My Action Plans My Profile The key thrust of my role as Secretary-General will be to I am blessed to be an Igbo man provide and support a working from Umuegwu Afugiri, Ohuhu, e n v i r o n m e n t o f h a r m o n y, Umuahia North LGA, Abia State. involvement, trust and unity of My father, HRH Eze Ikechi purpose amongst the members of Nwadinobi was one of the notable the National Executive Committee. traditional rulers in the 1960s and As Secretary-General, I will play served until he was called home, in the role outlined in the constitution 1999. In addition, HRH Eze Ikechi of Ohanaeze. I will promote the Nwadinobi was a foundation recognition of the talented and member of Ohanaeze. I personally richly endowed to participate hold two chieftaincy titles, actively on behalf of Ndi-Igbo in all Ugwumba from my home spheres of endeavour. I look c o m m u n i t y, E g w u U k w u forward to collating data and autonomous community, Abia disseminating information that will State and Nwanne Dinamba from be of interest to Ndi-Igbo in Amokwe, Udi, in Enugu State managing our collective affairs at all levels. Prince Okechukwu Nwadinobi for Secretary-General of OHANAEZE ...to serve diligently for the benefit of Ndi-Igbo. My Experience Today, I am a member of the 50- person Alaigbo Stabilization Fund I have been engaged in diverse set up by Ohanaeze and the South roles on behalf of Ndi-Igbo, East Governors. Also, at the especially the South East of c o m m e n c e m e n t o f t h e Nigeria, in several capacities and democratization of Ohanaeze have garnered the requisite based on its Constitution, I was experience and knowledge, which elected as the Pioneer Chairman of will contribute meaningfully Ohanaeze, Abia State. As towards my performing the very Chairman of Ohanaeze Abia State, important duty of serving Ndi-Igbo I inaugurated Ohanaeze Executive as Secretary-General of Ohanaeze. Committees in 15 out of 17 Local Government Areas in Abia State. In 1985, I set up Dawn Functions From our Needs Assessment Nigeria Limited, an Advertising carried out at the time, Education and Public Relations Agency that ranked the number one priority. became the biggest and most Arising from this study, I led a team successful Agency outside Lagos, that organized an Education with offices in Enugu, Port S u m m i t w i t h t h e t h e m e Harcourt and Lagos. I also became 'Revitalizing Education' which the 10th President of Enugu brought together the key Chamber of Commerce, Industry, stakeholders over a period of 3 days Mines and Agriculture; Chairman, to discuss matters in the past and S o u t h E a s t C h a m b e r s o f p r e s e n t , a n d m a d e Commerce, Industry, Mines and recommendations for the future. Agriculture Forum; Council The presentations have been Member, Nigerian Association of c o l l a t e d a n d c o m p i l e d Chambers of Commerce, Industry, electronically as a good reference Mines and Agriculture; Pioneer material. I was made the Chairman Chairman, South East Economic of the Planning Committee for Igbo Summit Group; Representative of Day celebrations in 2004 and 2005. the Private sector in Nigeria @ 50 I was also Chairman, Planning Planning Committee; Chairman, Committee of Ohanaeze World Marketing Committee of Nigeria Igbo Summit, held in 2004. I '99, FIFA under 21 World Cup played an active role in planning competition; Member, Board of and developing materials for the Trustees, Dr. M.I. Okpara Igbo representatives at the 2005 Foundation, and South East National Political Reform representative in the Code of Conference. I have since then Conduct Bureau, The Presidency, played supportive roles for from 2010 to 2017. Ohanaeze as allowed by the Prince Okechukwu Nwadinobi for Secretary-General of OHANAEZE ...to serve diligently for the benefit of Ndi-Igbo. constitution. and aspirations of Ndi-Igbo, in general. I promise to help make My Location Advantage Ohanaeze a greater and more respectable force for the common Another edge I have in the race for good of Ndigbo in Nigeria and the office of Secretary-General is beyond. my location advantage. My current residential and business locations in Enugu give me the best So, with my extensive experience advantage as a candidate to be on and possessing the requisite the ground to serve Ohanaeze most administrative and intellectual high efficiently. My privately owned sense of responsibility expected of residence and business offices are the office of Secretary-General of well located in the Independence Ohanaeze in the management of Layout, thereby giving me easy the day-to-day activities of the access to the headquarters of apex Igbo organization, I hereby Ohanaeze and the four federal solicit your valuable support and Highways that link Alaigbo.So backing for election. carrying out my responsibilities as Secretary-General would be much Having outlined the above, it is easier and I will hit the ground with a sincere desire to serve with running. diligence and realizing the high sense of responsibility expected of My Promise the office, I humbly solicit your cherished support and endorsement My passion for the promotion of the Igbo cause has been amply to stand to be elected as the demonstrated in the many roles I Secretary-General of Ohanaeze in have played over the years. As a the forthcoming elections. natural team player, I promise to be focused and to work assiduously Thank you. with other members of Ohanaeze National Executive Committee, Yours in the Service of Ndi-Igbo, especially the President-General, to realize the aims and objectives of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in particular Prince Okechukwu Nwadinobi Prince Okechukwu Nwadinobi for Secretary-General of OHANAEZE ...to serve diligently for the benefit of Ndi-Igbo. UMUAHIA: Palace of HRH Eze Ikechi Nwadinobi. Umuegwu, Afugiri. Umuahia North LGA. Abia State ENUGU: 84 Nza Street, Independence Layout Enugu. Enugu State. Phone:-08033242060 e-mail: [email protected].