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ALGON President Not Sacked – Official

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6 years ago

September 9, 2019

Joel Ajayi

Secretary-General of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) Mrs. Binta A. Bello has described the rumored sack of its National President, Kolade Alabi David as an absolute falsehood, saying that it is the handiwork of some mischief makers and enemies of progress to the association.

Mrs. Bello, however, called on the general public to regard the information as false and baseless.

It will be recalled that a purported resolution signed by one ALGON National Publicity Secretary, Andrew Alu which states that Kolade Alabi David has been sacked by an unofficial NEC meeting in Abuja lacked credibility.

The same Andrew Alu-led group also claimed the Deputy National Chairman and Chairman of Soba Local government area of Kaduna state, Mahmud Mohammed Aliyu was appointed as Kolade Alabi David’s replacement.

ALGON in a statement issued by the Secretary-General Mrs. Binta A. Bello described the scandalous assertion as unfortunate and attempt to embarrass the association and its president

On his own, the National Deputy President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Hon. Mohammed Aliyu, in a separate, released debunked the rumored of taken over the leadership of ALGON.

According to the rejoinder, I Hon. Mohammed Aliyu do without fear of contradiction state that I was not at the purported “National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of September 06, 2019 held at “NICON HOTELS” and could not have been part of a mischievous characters/gangsters plot to ridicule an established body like ours.

“I never heard nor was I invited/informed about their scandalous intention. I affirm loyalty to the body of ALGON and particularly to my national President, Hon. Kolade David Alabi and the entire leadership of ALGON as constituted on March 28^th, 2019.”

Also, the Secretary-General Mrs. Binta A. Bello in the released on Monday in Abuja read thus: “My attention has been drawn to an alleged meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) held on 6^th of September 2019, during which the National President, Hon. Kolade Alabi was said to have been removed from the office.

“I write to categorically state that no such meeting was held. As the Secretary-General of the Association, the responsibilities of processing the convening of such a meeting is vested on me or delegated by me and neither of the two happened. It is therefore rather unfortunate that some mischief makers claimed that such a meeting took place.

“I, therefore, call upon the general public to regard the information as false. Hon. Kolade David Alabi is still the incumbent National President of ALGON.

“ I urge ALGON staff to guide against passing false information and remain loyal to the leadership of ALGON headed by the National President, Hon. Kolade David Alabi as constituted on March 28^th, 2019.Hon. Mohammed Aliyu, the National Deputy President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) do without fear of contradiction state that I was not at the purported “National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of September 06, 2019 held at “NICON HOTELS” and could not have been part of a mischievous characters/gangsters plot to ridicule an established body like ours.

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Daughters of Dr. Charles Ononiwu, Chiamanda and Chiamaka, Launch Debut Books to Uplift Hearts Facing Life’s Struggles

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4 weeks ago

October 10, 2025

The Gleamer

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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