AGENDA:
1. Opening Prayer
2. Introduction of State Executive members and Positions held
3. Welcome address by the state Chairman
4. Business of the day
5. Deliberations on activities of IMO Concerned Citizens
6. Deliberations on LGA Chapters and their activities
7. Deliberations on Executive Positions of the state chapter yet to be filled
8. Deliberations on ICC Finances
9. Deliberations on ICC General Assembly fixed meeting
10. Deliberations on arrangement for the burial of the mother of ICC Convener Worldwide, Hon Amadichi Divine Chile
11. A.O.B.
12. Mtion for adjournment
13. Closing Prayer
14. Remarks
Having presented the agenda for the days meeting, the state Coordinator directed that his address, agenda and other relevant documents for the first physical executive meeting be shared among members in attendance.
At this juncture, Hon Roland read his address, which captures the sincere motive for the establishment of ICC and the need to move the state forward as a mobile, upward and proactive political pressure group in the state.
According to the State Coordinator, ICC was initially founded in South Africa in 2016 by Hon Amadichi Divine Chike as a vehicle for Imolites in the Diaspora with a view to liaise with the state government to bring the dividends of democracy to the people.
He further called on members, with particular focus on LGA Chairmen to be active and proactive in the discharge of their duties, considering the fact that they are closer to the grassroots. He maintained that should LGA Chairmen fail to Coordinate ICC well in their localities, the speedy growth of the organization would be hampered.
The state Coordinator further disclosed that in as much as the organization would not play opposition or act to be seen partisan, he added that the vision would be to serve as a watchdog on government to avoid allowing leaders go contrary to the precepts of egalitarian governance.
In reacting to his address, Mr. Ibe Innocent (ICC Chairman, Onuimo LGA), and Chief Martins Ikwugha (ICC Chairman, Orlu LGA) respectively commended the state Coordinator for his prompt desire to assembly members together with a viewing to checkmating the excesses of government in power, and ensures that proper advice is proffered to ameliorate those anomalies.
On the other hand, Dr. Emma Amaefule (ICC Chairman, Ihitte Uboma LGA) suggested that prior to the unveiling of ICC programs, there was need to established a centralized approach to pursue the goals of the organization to avoid different opinions that may not be healthy to the body. He further quarried to know if ICC was in partnership with the government, its missions and how to progress to achieve development.
Reacting, the state Coordinator said that ICC stands a better chance to enlighten the society on the need to be focus and steadfast on the manifestos of government, and to ensure that those promises (as it were) are seen to be fulfilled.
But at this juncture, Hon Uche Onuoha (ICC Chairman, Isu LGA) moved a motion that if ICC was formed to play the role of watchdog to government, there was need to set up a five man committee to fine tune the areas of concentration, as well as ensures that necessary programs including registration of the organization were carried soon.
His motion was supported by Mr Ibe Innocent (Chairman, Onuimo). He further suggested that to make the name of the organization known and popular in the public, there was need to embark on radical media hype on both electronics and print media. According to him, this will enable individuals in the rural areas to be aware and participate actively.
Meanwhile, Comrade Akuchie Stephen (ICC Chairman, Mbaitoli LGA) commended the state Coordinator on his achievements so far, advising the leadership to ensure that the organization is made to receive much presence on the internet and social media to boost her popularity.
He also suggested that before embarking on any state project, there was need to register ICC first, to avoid encountering any hiccup on the process.
Dr Emma Amaefule also suggested that since ICC has been in existence since three years, it would be nice for the leadership that piloted its affairs during the period under review to give comprehensive report on the achievements of the body to serve as a guide to its state and LGA chapters.
Prince Chibuzor Ashiegbu (ICC Chairman, Owerri West LGA) supported the suggestions of the two speakers above, adding that the state Coordinator should be strict to regulate the organization's watsapp platform to avoid individuals posting stories not related to the body thereby making ICC appears partisan.
The state Coordinator while responding told members that processes for the registration of ICC had commenced. He said that after visiting CAC and their promise to get back to him in two weeks time, he is yet to hear from them.
Having deliberated extensively, members unanimously resolved to set up a five man committee as moved by Hon Uche Onuoha to ensure the final registration of ICC, nominate patrons, and Matrons as well as other necessary projects of the organization as the case may be.
COMMITTEE
1. Hon Roland Gabriel. (Chairman)
2. Amb Ikenna Onuoha (Secretary)
3. Prince Chibuzor Ashiegbu (Member) Representing Owerri Zone
4. Chief Cyril Ukeoma (Member) Representing Orlu Zone
5. Dr. Emma Amaefule (Member) Representing Okigwe Zone
ISSUES
In the cause of deliberations, suggestions were made for the creation of Bye Laws, itemizing the organogram of ICC from state to LGAs, among others.
Reacting, the state Coordinator averred that plans were on top gear to achieve them while adding that the organogram as requested had long been released to members.
In their separate contributions, Hon. Nwoke Nicholas (ICC Ohaji Egbema LGA), Mr. Martins Ikwugha (ICC Chairman, Orlu LGA), Chief Anthony Nge (ICC Chairman, Owerri North) and Mr. Patrick Eze (ICC Chairman, Oru East LGA) assured of their willingness to work hard for the growth of the organization, suggesting that in subsequent meetings, stipends should be made available to enable those coming from afar to meet up their challenges. They also advised that no meeting of the organization should be fixed by 5 pm so as to allow members that will come from outside Owerri to reach their homes on time.
ICC SLOGAN
...ICC ...for good governance
...good governance... ICC
BURIAL
On the burial of the mother of ICC Convener worldwide, members unanimously agreed to attend, adding that personal donations will be made at the venue of the burial. It was of the view of members to assemble themselves at a particular place in Owerri before take off to enable members with vehicles assist. This, the state coordinator promised to communicate to members prior to burial date.
Motion for adjournment was moved by Prince Chibuzor Ashiegbu and seconded by Chief Cyril Ukeoma. Closing prayer was said by Mr. Patrick Eze at 7pm to bring the meeting to an end.
ATTENDANCE
Hon. Roland Gabriel - State Chairman
Amb. Ikenna Onuoha - State pub.sec.
Sir. Martins Ekwugha - Orlu chairman
Chief Uche Onuoha - Isu Chairman
Chief Ukeoma Cyril - Njaba Chairman
Dr Emma Amaefula - Ihitte uboma Chairman
Patrick Eze - Oru East Chairman
Ibe Innocent - Onuimo Chairman
Akuchie Stephen - Mbaitoli Chairman
Nwosu Henry - State Exco
Comr. Nge Anthony - Owerri North Chairman
Hon Nwoke Nicholas - Ohaji Egbema Chairman
Hon Prince C.A - Owerri West Chairman
Charles Njoku - Ezinihitte mbaise Chairman.
Comr Hibert Nwachukwu - Nwangele Chairman.
Signed,
Amb. Ikenna Onuoha
State Publicity Secretary
For: State General Secretary
Signed,
Hon Roland Gabriel
Co-Convener/ State Chairman
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