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2023: Over 1000 CSOs condemn Gov Akeredolu, others over spurious attacks on CBN GOVERNOR
…x-ray achievements of Emefiele, say he’s most qualified
Ahead of 2023 presidential election, over 1000 Civil Society Organisations under the auspices of Coalition of Civil Society Groups, CCSG, Saturday, threw weight behind the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emiefele, after purchase of presidential forms at the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja.
According to the coalition they are giving their support for Emefiele’s presidency, because of the unparalleled achievement based on his professionalism and patriotism he brought to bare on managing the various sectors of the economy on a solid sustainable path that has keep the nation afloat since he was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The coalition made the statement signed by the President, CCSG, Etuk Bassey Williams, and Secretary General, CCSG, Abubakar Ibrahim and several civil society organisations, while addressing a world press conference in Abuja.
The coalition said Emefiele can vie for any political position in Nigeria like any other Nigerian based on his constitutional rights.
They also cautioned gov Akeredolu and some politicians who have ganged up to malign and run down Emefiele, and they warned that the groups sponsored by the intimidated politicians should immediately desist from their cheap blackmail and calls for him to resign.
The coalition expressed dismay over the poor strategy some politicians aimed at overheating the polity, and said would be vehemently resisted if they still go ahead.
The statement reads in part, “It is really unfortunate that some politicians have nothing to offer because they have run out of steam and are only out to blackmail credible Nigerians who do not rest but keep economic working.
“We need to tell the ‘nay sayer’ and other paid agents that during the peak of the covid-19 pandemic, Emefiele was able to mobilize the private sectors and salvage the situation, despite the harsh financial state of the country, he also introduced several policies to support the poor; the farmer’s anchor borrower programme that just witnessed first of its kind of rice pyramid a few months ago.
“Given his pedigree, Emefiele was expected to bring on board novelties at the Bank and that he wasted no time in doing. While building on the policies of his predecessors, the core of Emefiele’s innovative stance at the CBN was development financing.
“To him, the CBN was to act as nancial catalyst by targeting strategic sectors that could create jobs on a mass scale and reduce the country’s import bills. He declared that the CBN would deploy developmental initiatives to create an enabling environment with appropriate incentives to empower innovative entrepreneurs to drive growth and development, and today we are seeing the impact and results.
“Statistics reveal that a total number of over 1 million farmers cultivating over a across 16 different commodities in the country’s 36 States, have so far benefited from the programme, which has also generated over three million direct and indirect jobs across agricultural value chains as at end 2019.
“In a bold move to contain rising inflation and to cushion the impact of the drop in the supply of foreign exchange to the Nigerian economy, he adopted unconventional monetary policies that he himself described as extraordinary measures needed to tackle extraordinary challenges.
“Interestingly, not only did the CBN tighten monetary policy rates over a period, the Bank introduced demand management approaches to conserve Nigeria’s reserves and support domestic production of certain goods. In a bid to encourage local manufacturers to consider local options in sourcing their raw materials, the CBN, under his leadership restricted access to foreign exchange on 41 items (now increased to 43). Four of these items alone, at the time, constituted over N1trillion of Nigeria’s annual import bill. In addition to this, the Bank also established an Investors and Exporters (I&E) window, which allowed investors and exporters to purchase and sell foreign exchange at the prevailing market rate.
“Then there was the further liberalization of the foreign ex change market through the operationalization of the Revised Guidelines for the Operation of the Nigerian Inter-bank Foreign Exchange Ma rket in June 2016. T he commencement of this policy guideline introduced the Naira Settled Foreign Exchange Futures Market.
“Due to the weakening of the Naira at the time, coupled with the exposure of several banks to the oil and gas sector, which squeezed the balance sheets of some domestic banks, the CBN intensified its risk-based supervision of the banks to guarantee financial stability.
“In spite of the effect of the recession that Nigeria experienced, her economy remained the largest in Africa by the size of its GDP.
“While bemoaning Nigeria’s high import bills, in excess of N1.3 trillion annually, particularly for items such as rice, fish, wheat and sugar, the Apex Bank’s boss said the Bank’s Interventions in the agricultural sector would be driven towards improving productivity in areas with high domestic demand, where opportunities exist to improve domestic supply, such as rice, fish, wheat and sugar and conservation of foreign exchange.
“We can go on and on about the great achievement he has recorded and surpassed his predecessors. He is qualified to be the President of Nigeria, and no wonder the issue of campaign banners of Emefiele is the handwork of Nigerians who are pleased with his effort and achievement as a CBN Governor.
“This also points his loyalty to Mr. President and his desire to make the APC government deliver on their promises to Nigeria.
“The call is a clarion demand for his service to the nation at large, having performed credibly well.
“We also pass Vote of Confidence on the workaholic and goal-getter game changer, Mr Godwin Emiefele, as we throw our weight behind him, and we promised to use our massive structures across the 36 States and FCT in all 744 local government areas to ensure we mobilize Nigerians to actualize the Emefiele Presidency come 2023.
“We are resolved and rooted to make this happen as we transverse Nigeria. Those who know they cannot stand out heat should join us to ensure a credible and vibrant leader take over and continue to build on the successes recorded by the Buhari-led administration.
However, they said nobody or groups can stamped Emefiele out of office, and warned that they would not sit down and watch some politicians threaten and intimidate a patriotic Nigerian like the CBN Governor.
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Daughters of Dr. Charles Ononiwu, Chiamanda and Chiamaka, Launch Debut Books to Uplift Hearts Facing Life’s Struggles
Joel Ajayi
At just 18 and 20 years old, Chiamanda and Chiamaka Ononiwu — daughters of renowned Nigerian surgeon Dr. Charles Ononiwu — have achieved a remarkable milestone with the release of their debut inspirational books, Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls.
Their literary journey began six years ago, during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was engulfed in fear and uncertainty, the then 13- and 15-year-old sisters turned inward, using writing as an outlet to process their emotions, express their faith, and reach out to others with messages of hope and resilience.
What began as a quiet act of creativity blossomed into two powerful books that now serve as beacons of light for readers navigating life’s storms.
Eighteen-year-old Chiamanda Ononiwu is the author of Do Not Be Afraid. A passionate Electrical Engineering student , she is also a proud alumna of Intellichild TLC and Valedictorian of Great Blessings School, Class of 2022.
In her book, she addresses the emotional challenges many young people face and draws from her personal faith to offer guidance and encouragement.
Her elder sister, Chiamaka Ononiwu, 20, is a final-year medical student at Babcock University in Nigeria. She penned Waterfalls, a heartfelt and deeply spiritual work she describes as divinely inspired. Chiamaka views her writing as a calling — a mission to uplift souls and bring hope to those struggling with life’s challenges.
“Personally, I would say it all started with the idea of inclusion, inspired by real human experiences,” Chiamaka shared. “We’ve had conversations with people who’ve gone through difficult situations — including issues and those stories helped shape what I write today.”
She added, “It’s all about encouraging people to face life with faith. We began this journey during a dark time in the world, and I felt called to create something that could offer comfort and hope — not just locally, but globally.”
The official book launch and signing ceremony took place on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, and was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. It was a celebration of creativity, faith, and youthful brilliance, as the sisters presented their work to an inspired audience.
Speaking at the event, Chiamaka emphasized the core message of her book: “Waterfalls reminds readers that God is always watching over His people. He doesn’t bring fear — He brings peace, hope, and love. I want readers to find comfort and assurance in that truth.”
For Chiamanda, her book is a message to young people who may feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures: “Do Not Be Afraid is especially for youth navigating difficult times. No matter how hard life gets, you can always find strength and direction in God’s word.”
Writing came naturally to both sisters. Chiamaka recalled, “Even as a child, I loved writing short stories for my siblings. When the opportunity came to publish, I knew it was time to share my message with a wider audience.”
Despite their demanding academic paths, both young women balanced their studies with writing through perseverance and faith.
Chiamanda and Chiamaka are united by a shared dream — to inspire people across the world with their writing.
Chiamaka expressed Further; “Our biggest hope is that these books will reach people who need to know that God is real, that He’s always with them, and that through Him, anything is possible,” Chiamaka said.
With Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls, the Ononiwu sisters have not only created literary works — they’ve created lifelines. Their voices, grounded in faith and driven by purpose, remind readers everywhere that even in the darkest moments, God’s light never fades.
Their father, Dr. Charles Ononiwu — a distinguished surgeon and deeply devoted parent — also spoke at the event, sharing the journey from his perspective.
“For me, my number one priority has always been to care for children — not just medically, but also by encouraging them academically and in the basics of life,” he said.
He recounted a moving moment with Chiamanda, who approached him with the idea of sharing her story publicly to inspire others.
“She came to me and said she wanted to talk to her peers, to share how she had been comforted, and to help them see that everything would be okay,” he recalled. “As a father, my role was to guide her. I support both of them, help activate their strengths, and provide direction.”
Dr. Ononiwu made the decision to fund the publication of their books himself, believing in the power of their message.
“I told them, ‘You have something the world needs. You can make an impact in the lives of others,’” he said. “I believe every child has a gift. It is our responsibility as parents not to dismiss them, but to help them discover and nurture their talents.”
He encouraged all parents to support their children’s creative pursuits, noting, “Every person has something special inside them — no one is without talent. It’s just a matter of looking inward, discovering that gift, and sharing it with the world.”
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