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Uyo Council Chairman Hosts Ndanti Ekuh

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…as Governor’s Aide inspects new building project

The Executive Chairman of Uyo Local Government Council, Dr. Uwemedimo Udoh today played host to the Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Elder Ndanti Ekuh who paid an official visit to the Council Boss in his office.

The Governor’s Aide was received by the Council Chairman, Dr. Udoh and the Council Secretary, Mr. Ubong Udofia.

The visit marked Elder Ekuh’s first official visit to the Chairman since his assumption of Office in December last year.

Welcoming the Governor’s Aide, the Uyo Council Boss thanked him for the visit, describing it as a solidarity visit aimed at encouraging, motivating and identifying with the Service Alone team of the Uyo Local Government Council.

While extolling Ekuh’s diligence in discharging his assignment as Research and Documentation Aide to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Dr. Udo thanked the Governor for giving Uyo people the opportunity to serve in his government and also commended Elder Ekuh for his patriotism and love for Uyo.

Taking the Governor’s Aide on a tour of the office complex building project executed by his administration in just few days after resuming office as the Council Chairman, Dr.

Udo said he is working round the clock to ensure that the building is commissioned in his first hundred days in office.

Speaking on the project, Ekuh said he was overwhelmed by the progress of work in the building project in less than 60 days, noting that it is simply a product of service alone given to Uyo Local Government by Dr. Udoh led administration.

He described the Project as a scorecard of a noiseless and selfless Council Chairman with sound leadership prowess who follows the footprint of Governor Udom Emmanuel in infrastructural development.

According to him, it is shocking that a Chairman could used less than 60 days to finish up a building project he picked up at less than 10% and therefore scored Dr. Udoh high for his achievements in less than hundreds of his administration.

While calling on other Chairmen across the State to borrow a leave from Uyo Council Chairman, Ekuh said the generality of Uyo people are happy that Uwemedimo Udoh has restored the dignity of Uyo Local Government as a model local government in the state in terms of service delivery and people-oriented leadership.

He also urged the Chairman to keep up the good work and ensure that Uyo remains the leading local  government in the Completion Agenda of the State Governor.

Also in the Council were the Vice Chairman, Evang. Sylvia Ekong, the Leader of Uyo Legislative Council, Hon. Ubong Effiong and other Councilors including Hon. Mmenyene Akpan, Hon. Stella Udo and Hon. Praise Otuekong.

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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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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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