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Kingsley Nwosu Nwaka

Aro NewsFebruary 3, 2015

Biochemist and businessman, turned 53 on the 20th of February. A native of Atani village, he was educated at Union Secondary School, Awkunanaw, Enugu and the University of Sokoto. He was management trainee, Euro Afrique Ltd; Manager Operations, Tanhigh Finance Ltd; Board Secretary, Arochukwu Micro Finance Bank and at present, Chief Executive Officer, Lenix and...

Barr. Gabriel Igboko

Aro NewsFebruary 3, 2015

Lawyer and politician, clocked 57 on the 25th of January. A native of Amuvi village, Gabe attended Government College, Umuahia and the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus. He was General Manager, Sterling House Merchants Ltd; Chief Executive Officer, Office Nig. Inc.; Managing Director, Integrated Technologies Ltd; Integrated Business and Information Services Ltd and legal adviser, Peoples...

Martin Okey Anabanti

Aro NewsFebruary 3, 2015

Insurance broker and hotelier turned 49 on the 4th of January. A native of Amuvi village, Okey as he is fondly called, attended Mary Slessor College, Arochukw and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was General Manager, Souche Insurance Brokers; Head, Strategic Services, Guinea Insurance Plc; Executive Vice Chairman, Fairway Insurance Brokers Ltd; Consolidated Concerns;...

Prof. Mark Chijoke

Aro NewsFebruary 3, 2015

First Nigerian Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and pioneer Rector of the Institute of Management Technology (IMT), clocked 86 in February. A native of Isimkpu village, Ugwu Aro was educated at Methodist College, Uzuakoli; University College, Ibadan and the University of London, Queen Mary’s College. He is also the first Nigerian Ph.D holder in...

Hon. Emeka Ihedioha

Aro NewsFebruary 3, 2015

Journalist, Politician and Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives clocked 50 on the 24th of March. A native of Mbutu Aboh Mbaise, Ugwu Aro attended St. Ephraim’s Secondary School, Owerrinta; University of Lagos; Stanford University and Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He was Press Officer to the Senate President; Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Senate...

Mama Matilda Ohuabunwa Celebrates 85 Years

Aro NewsFebruary 3, 2015

On the 30th of December 2014, all roads led to the residence of Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa for the 85th birthday celebration of his mother Mama Matilda. The celebration started at Cathedral Church of All Saints, Ugwuavo where a thanksgiving service was held in honor of Mama; thanking God for His mercies and abundant grace all...

Atani Day 2014, Youth Empowerment Top Agenda

Aro NewsFebruary 2, 2015

Atani day celebration has become a tradition every nwa Atani looks forward to every Christmas season and 2014 was not an exception. About 3.00pm on the 25th of December 2014, Atani hall compound has started to wear a new look. Umu Atani, both at home and abroad have started taking their seats under the canopies...

Aro Road Saga: FGN Extends Contract to October 6

Aro NewsFebruary 2, 2015

The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the period given to the contractors to complete work on the on-going Arochukwu – Ohafia Road Project by one year. The project awarded in November 2012 has progressed at snail speed. Under the extension granted by the Federal Ministry of Works on the 5th of December, last year,...

Agbagwu the ‘Awada Aro Okeigbo’ village

Aro NewsFebruary 2, 2015

Historical Origin A group of Jews left Nubia in Upper Nile River in Palestine and wandered through Sudan and Cameroon and settled at the present Akamkpa in Cross River State of Nigeria. Genesis, Chapter 46, verse 16 has already confirmed that the Ibom Isii lineage (the Akpa group) belongs to that movement. While the people...

Prof Kanno is New ASCETA Provost

Aro NewsDecember 19, 2014

The Government of Abia State has announced the appointment of Prof (Mrs.) Theresa Nnennaya Kanno (JP) as the Provost of the Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu. She takes over from Dr. C.N. Nwamuo. Until her appointment, Adaukwu Aro was at the Abia State University, Uturu. The first child of Aro foremost teacher, late...