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Green Onyekaba Nwankwo, OON

Aro NewsSeptember 25, 2015

Economist, banker and traditional ruler turned 82 on the 11th of September. A native of Ndiogbuonyeoma village, Arondizuogu, Ugwu Aro attended Scottish College of Commerce; London School of Economics, University of London and School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Eze Ohazurume was Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, UNILAG; Pioneer Executive Director, Monetary...

Amuvi Welfare Union plans Biennial Uda Day…President-General visits Abuja, Seeks Support for Projects

Aro NewsJuly 21, 2015

The Amuvi Welfare Union (AWU) Arochukwu will organize the biennial Amuvi Day Celebration on 25th December 2015. The venue shall be the Civic Hall, Amuvi, Arochukwu, and time will be 2pm prompt. The event which will feature several activities including cultural dances and displays, march-past by branches of the A.W.U. will have as its major...

Teacher Frank Buried

Aro NewsJuly 5, 2015

The remains of Mazi Frank Ogbonnaya (Teacher Frank) were laid to rest at his home in Ndichioka compound, Obinkita, Arochukwu, on the 6th of June, 2015. Born about 85 years ago, he was educated at Mission School, Arochukwu; Opobo High School; High Elementary Teachers Training College in Uzuakoli and Ukam and the Hope Waddell School,...

How Bishop Onuoha’s wife was kidnapped, later rescued

Aro NewsJuly 5, 2015

The history of kidnapping in Nigeria can be traced to the late 90s. After the Abacha one-million man march, which saw a convergence of Nigerian youths across the six geo-political zones in the federation; the youths from Niger Delta region were astonished at their discovery. As the story was told, the N’Delta boys thought that...

Emmanuel Onyemachi Udogu

Aro NewsJuly 5, 2015

Surgeon and former minister of the Federal Republic turned 68 on the 14th of June. A native of Ndianiche Uno, Arondizuogu, he had his education at the Government School, Owerri and the University of Nigeria. He was consultant obstetrician and gynecologist/ medical director, C olliery Hospital, Enugu; Hon. Commissioner for Agriculture, Imo State; Hon. Minister...

Okechukwu Udeh

Aro NewsJuly 5, 2015

Medical practitioner and politician clocked 59 on the 1st of July. A native of Ndiowu Town, Orumba North LGA of Anambra State, His Excellency is a former Deputy Governor of Anambra State. He attended the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus and was a Senior Registrar in internal medicine before his election into the House of...

Benjamin Nnadozie Udensi

Aro NewsJuly 5, 2015

Agriculturist and businessman turned 58 on the 24th of August. A native of Atani village, Ikemba attended Izzi High School, Abakaliki; Kings College, Onitsha and the University of Nigeria. He served as an Agric Officer, Federal Department of Agriculture, Enugu; Project Manager, Antioch and Antioch Consultants; Supervisor, Surrey County Farm, UK; Managing Director, ECU Enterprises...

Davidson Okorafor

Aro NewsJuly 5, 2015

Medical practitioner and retired military officer clocked 58 on the 18th of August. A native of Obinklita village, he was educated at Baptist Academy and Igbobi College both in Lagos and the University of Ibadan. He was commissioned 2/lt in the Nigeria Army in 1980 and retired as a Colonel in 1999. He practiced medicine...

Celestine Thomas Okafor

Aro NewsJuly 5, 2015

Broadcaster and public servant turned 62 on the 2nd of July. A native of Amuvi village, CT attended St. Vincent’s Secondary School, Agbogugu; Institute of Management Technology; Nigeria Institute of Journalism; and the University of Ibadan. He worked with NTA; Pac Industries Ltd; Imo Broadcasting Corporation; Broadcasting Corporation of Abia where he rose to the...

Ugo Ernest Ohuabunwa

Aro NewsJuly 5, 2015

Professional builder and businessman clocked 55 on the 19th of August. A native of Atani village, he was educated at Oro-Ovo Group of Schools and Federal Government College both in Port Harcourt and the University of Jos. He is the Managing Director of Masta Services Co Ltd; Comese Ltd and Logistics Resources Ltd. He is...