POEM: Really, Nigeria Is Independent?By Emeka Chiakwelu Arbitrary winking as set free in 1960Given a flag to hoist without metaphorGiven a national anthem to sing without clarityGiven a pledge of allegiance to recite without thoughtGiven a foreign language to speak, dream, cogitateHinged in freedom symbols devoid of significanceWhile fisted chains of bondage speaks volume, … [Read more...] about POEM: Really, Nigeria Is Independent?
Poem: We were all Jews
We were all Jews By Emeka Chiakwelu The surpassing mind of thought bowering our collective historyThere goes again reminiscing on the yester years of anguishWe did not chose the history of oppression, it landed on our backsBut somehow, someway it became our historyA hell of years to recollect, remember, cogitateSetting aside of blues dropped, situated in winter airDrowned by … [Read more...] about Poem: We were all Jews
Afripol’s Chiakwelu Congratulates Dr. Okonjo-Iweala on South Africa’s Advisory Appointment
Written by AFRIPOL Emeka Chiakwelu, the Principal policy strategist at AFRIPOL (Africa Political & Economic Strategic Center) has congratulated the Honorable Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment to the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) by the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa . Reacting to this great choice made by His Excellency, President … [Read more...] about Afripol’s Chiakwelu Congratulates Dr. Okonjo-Iweala on South Africa’s Advisory Appointment
Dr. Ide Okoye : A Man and His Words – Building A Medical Center in Umuoji
AFRIPOL INTERVIEWS Chief (Dr.) Victor Ide Okoye Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye has been elected the president general of Umuoji Improvement Union (UIU) USA and North America since 2017. Okoye in his capacity as the leader of UIU North America promised to move forward with the building of a medical center in Umuoji. But in the course of his tenure, issues arose that brought about … [Read more...] about Dr. Ide Okoye : A Man and His Words – Building A Medical Center in Umuoji
Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye – A first class Chief interviewed by AFRIPOL
Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye is a first-class Chief in Igbo land and a cultural icon who has earned numerous chieftaincy titles from different traditional rulers in Igboland. But he says that the recognition that gives him the most joy was the prestigious “Ichie” title that was conferred on him by his ancestral home town, Umuoji. The “Ichie” title is solely reserved for men of honor … [Read more...] about Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye – A first class Chief interviewed by AFRIPOL