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Members’ Welfare, Our Priority- Kubwa All Stars FC Chair Pledges

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5 years ago

July 6, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The newly elected Chairman of Abuja All Stars Football Club of Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Godwin Ekpah aka (Godons), has stated that the welfare of his members would be his number one priority, as numbers of initiatives would be put on ground for the betterment of members.

He gave this assurance on Saturday, in Abuja, during the inaugural match between the club and their counterparts from Tunga-Maji Soccer Ambassador at their Stadium called “Maracana”

Though, the battle between Abuja All Stars Football Club of Kubwa and their counterparts from Tunga-Maje Soccer Ambassador ended in a goaless draw at Maracana stadium, but the game was adjudged to meet it’s purpose as fans, supporters were entertained to stupor, as display of strength, good character and excellent performance between the two teams were second to none.

The two sides gave good account of themselves; the away team, Soccer Ambassador of Tunga-Maje, put some threats but thanks to the well coordinated defence players of Abuja All Stars Football Club of Kubwa, who stood tall to ensure the threats yielded no result.

Kubwa All Star FC had a very good chance to win the match towards the end of the second half, but a good goal keeping from the Soccer Ambasador goal keeper denied the opportunity, as the game ended in a draw.

While speaking, the Chairman of the club, Mr. Ekpah, who was full of excitement, described the game as a very good one and said, display of excellence during the game is just little compared to what the fans should be expecting going forward.

According to him, one of our major aims, apart from keeping fit, is to inter-relate, “as you can see, we have brought in some of our brothers from another sphere, we are determined to connect with more people from other areas and see how we can broaden the horizon and do business.”

Talking about what the members should be expecting from the new executives, he said; “There are quite a number of things for us to achieve, we stated clearly before in our election that we want to come together as a strong one united family where members will be equal, where everybody will give his best. As soon as we have that, we would be able to have unity of purpose and move in the direction of peace, progress and development.

“Beyond that, we want to see how we can improve the welfarism of our members, we have come up with some programme like co-operative, we have come up with a very robust Committee in the area of welfare to be able to see that wherever there are challenges, that is brought to our attention to handle it very well.

“We also intend clearly to ensure that accountability is our watchword, where contributions are coming in, where grants are being given and funds raised to celebrate one another and above all, the finance of the club would be made clear to every members. He promised.”

The match was also used to honour four fallen members; “We are also remembering some of our brothers whom we lost in the struggle; Micheal Ajayi, Sunday Kure James, Olamide Oluwaseyi and John Amaga. Football has brought us together, four of them passed on, I’m sure where they are now, they will be happy that we had a good game in memories of them, may their souls rest in peace. He prayed.”
The Patron of the club, Amb. Uzoma Ogbonna hailed the new Excos for the programmes and initiatives already in place to move All Stars Kubwa forward. He, however, promised to give his unalloyed support and do all within his power to improve the club.

One of the fans identified as Mr. Yusuf expressed, “I enjoyed myself more today, the game was interesting, I did not waste my time watching the game, that is why every Saturday, I will make sure I come here to cheer the club.”

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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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3 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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