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OJ Nnanna now Chairman of NEXIM Bank board

Aro NewsJuly 25, 2018

Dr Okwu Joseph Nnanna, a Deputy Governor at Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been named as the Chairman of Board of Nigeria Export Import Bank (NEXIM) by the Federal Government of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Tayo Omidiji, NEXIM Bank Head of Strategy and Communications in Abuja recently. Other Board...

NFF members storm Aro for Ike Okoronkwo peace cup…Ex-Internationals also

Aro NewsJuly 25, 2018

The top echelon of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and some ex- internationals will converge on Arochukwu on the 1st of April, 2018 as special guests of honour at the finals of the first Mazi Ike Okoronkwo Peace Football Cup competition. The competition kicked off on the 11th of February with sixteen villages namely Amannagwu,...

The future of Ndigbo in contemporary Nigerian politics: Strategies for community mobilization and participation

Aro NewsJuly 25, 2018

Being text of a lecture delivered on the occasion of the 20th anniversary celebration of Aro News by Chief Gregory Iyke Ibe (Ph.D, OFR), Enyi Abia, at Arochukwu Civic Centre, Oror, on December 29, 2017. PROTOCOLS I feel very highly honored to be invited to make a speech on this auspicious 20th anniversary of...

FAYA Lagos gets new exco, as authority leaves on a high

Aro NewsJuly 14, 2018

Members of the Federated Arochukwu Youths Association (FAYA), Lagos branch gathered at the Meals and Events Centre, Nwachukwu drive, Lagos, on the 19th of November, 2017 to elect a new exco saddled with the responsibilities of piloting its affairs for the next two years. After a peaceful exercise, the following people were elected; Nzubechi Okereke,...

Excitement as work begins on 2nd phase of Aro/Ohafia road

Aro NewsJuly 10, 2018

Once again, the Arochukwu-Ohafia road occupied the attention of the authorities on March 4, 2018. It was the day that the machinery of Abia State government literally moved to Abia North, to give impetus to a long neglected project that has become an embarrassment to all and sundry. March 4 was the commencement date for...

Emmanuel International School opened

Aro NewsJune 6, 2018

History was made on Thursday, the 28th of December, 2017 at Ugwuavo village, as the first truly free education institute was unveiled. Conceived by a United States of America based medical practitioner, Emmanuel International School, named after its founder, Dr. Emmanuel Nwadeyi, was unveiled by the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of...

Matilda Ohuabunwa: The exit of an Amazon

Aro NewsJune 5, 2018

To many the name Matilda Nwaliezi Ohuabunwa (Nee Ochonma) elicits different memories and feelings. Some knew her as ‘Da Aliezi’, ‘Mother General’, ‘Nne Muru Oha’, ‘Mama Iheanyichukwu’, the prayer warrior, our able Patroness’ to mention but a few, while others referred to her as ‘Mama Senator’, ‘Mama Ugochukwu’ etc. But in reality, Madam Ohuabunwa was...

Impressive work recorded on Uzo Nkana

Aro NewsMay 31, 2018

In the months to come, it may not be gnashing of teeth after all for Arochukwu travelers, as finding motorable roads to journey home is looking real. After several years that the Arochukwu-Ohafia road had become progressively impassable, Arochukwu people had turned to Odoro Ikpe-Ikpe Ikot Nkon-Obotme-Arochukwu road (aka Uzo Nkana) as alternative, which however...

Hope rises for Ugwuakuma health centre, honours JC Imuoh, others

Aro NewsMay 31, 2018

As it’s customary, Ugwuakuma village, under the auspices of Ugwuakuma Development Union (UDU), celebrates Ugwuakuma Day on December 27 of every year. However, the 2017 edition was remarkable. On that day, three major events were slated for celebration. First was the traditional display by branches of UDU which saw Abuja branch emerge victories as adjudged...

AWU holds annual outreach

Aro NewsMay 24, 2018

By Henry Nsidinanya Held every 24th December at Atani Arochukwu hall (except when it falls on a Sunday), Atani outreach is an event designed to bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots in the society. This year’s event started at about 11.04am. The first segment of the occasion was a brief opening speech...