A QUINTESSENTIAL LEADER PER EXCELLENCY AND A HOUSE HOLD NAME IN IMO STATE AND BEYOND
.... by NWADIKE CHIKEZIE, 07030411777
The name Hon.Uche Nwosu rings a bell where ever it is being mentioned. The reason is not because he is the richest . It is all about HUMILITY and LOYALTY to core.
Hon. Uche Nwosu whose parents are Rev.Daniel Nwaobi Nwosu (late) and Mrs Jemaimah Nwosu is a native of Umunwokwe Village, Eziama-Obaire autonomous Community in Nkwerre L.G.A, Imo –State, a graduate of Imo State University Owerri where he studied Urban and Regional planning. With dint of handwork, he excellently bagged the award of Bachelors of Science Degree ( B.Sc).
LEADERSHIP CALL
Leaders are born and not made. Leadership especially quality Leadership is not based on body height, body size, background, age etc but purely based on calling.
Hon. Uche Nwosu, the son of a Church Catechist embraced the word of God because he grabbed the fact that ‘THE FEAR OF GOD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM’ (Prv. 9:10 , PS 111:10)
As a potential Leader and on the basis of allowing the Institution pass through him, he was involved in Student Leadership and served in various Offices of high responsibility with excellence and fairness. His active role in Student Union Government politics of Imo State University culminated in his being elected into various offices. Most of them are won with little or no opposition owing to his high value of acceptance , credibility and competence.
They include:
Elected the very first Students Union Government Director of Transport,
Secretary, Student Union Government Caretaker Committee.
Secretary, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Imo State Chapter
Director of Mobilization, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
It is not about having opportunity; it also involves using the opportunity to build yourself. In the course of serving meritoriously, he was able to come in contact with numerous successful and International Politicians, Business men and Academicians among them is, His Excellency Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha.
This encounter with this detribalized and foremost Nigerian leader and Businessman of great repute, a philanthropist per excellence, educationist and humanitarian was something that is remarkable and worthy to hghight.
We all have destinies and it is God’s intention that our destinies be fulfilled but sometimes God uses fellow human beings to deliver this mandate against all odds. It is not always rosy but many people especially the Youths fall out of their Guardian Angel because of lack of patience, hope, belief, perseverance, endurance and sacrifice. Above all is Lack of humility and being steadfast to God by continuously trusting him.
In the case of Hon. Uche Nwosu, he never misused any opportunity that came before him. He remained a humble and confidant servant to his superiors. These endeared him to their hearts. This noble, cordial and mutual relationship with great show of concern and love he maintained and it became part of him.
Having discovered the treasure in Hon.Uche Nwosu, his loyalty, humility, sincerity, hardworking etc, at his graduation, Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha engaged his services in his ROCHAS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL, a non- profit organisation that has touched several lives positively. Having grown from strength to strength in terms of credibility, hardworking and reliability, he served in several positions and contributed immensely to the huge global success of ROCHAS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL.
In Rochas foundation and beyond, Hon. Uche Nwosu, served in various capacities:
Personal Assistant to the President of Rochas Foundation
Personal Assistant to the special Adviser on inter-party relations to the president and commander in-chief.
Director of finance, action alliance
Former national secretary, action alliance
Personal assistant to the president of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
Deputy Chief of Staff to the foundation of Rochas foundation.
Due to his impeccable belief in the courage and philosophy of Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Hon. Uche Nwosu is not only humble and loyal, he is hardworking and reliable to the extent that he has no time of his own till now.
Outside the regular job at Rochas Foundation, Hon Uche Nwosu developed competence and capacity in Real Estate, Aviation, Consultancy and Human Management. He has also undergone several professional training in Town Planning, Estate Management, Human Resources Development, Corporate Governance, Intelligence and Security among many others.
He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administrators.
MORE LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
With the election victory of the last hotly contested election in the history of Nigeria where a sitting Governor Chief Ikedi Ohakim was voted out by the people of the State (Imo) and installed Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Hon Uche Nwosu, having proved his onions in quality and competent Leadership of purpose, has served and is still serving in various strategic positions.
Chief of Staff, Imo State Government
Hon Uche Nwosu became the Deputy Chief of Staff (operation) in June 2011.
Commissioner for Lands, Survey, Urban Planning
Commissioner for Lands, Survey, Housing and Urban Planning in April 2012
Commissioner for Lands, Survey & Urban Planning
Deputy Chief of Staff ( Admin) 2014
It is of great interest to note that all these appointments came as a result of competence, a square peg in a square hole.
For instance, in Ministry of Lands, Survey and Urban planning, Hon. Uche Nwosu has dwarfed the achievements of past commissioners of the Ministry by way of making landmark achievements and transformations. Just as his master believed in him and gave him the enabling encouragements which made him to bring out all his potential, he was able to achieve the whole lot because of his laudable leadership per excellence.
Hon. Uche Nwosu redeployment to Ministry came at a time the image and rating of the Ministry was in a very deplorable State. The place was akin to a beehive of activities for land racketeering and malfeasance. Some staff and their agents engaged in the illegal trade in land. The staff had low moral, and some engaged in personal ventures at the detriment of government business. Every thing looked impossible and difficult.
On his arrival at the Ministry, just like an astitute administrator the young dynamic commissioner sounded it clear that it would not be business as usual and called for the cooperation of all to achieve the Rescue Mission Agenda of the present administration. He assured them that their welfare and entitlements would be uppermost in his mind.
In about a year of being on the saddle, Nwosu has achieved the following:
** Introduced transparency in the allocation of land and the elimination of sharp practices.
** Opening of layouts which ensure that allotees can develop their land without hindrance.
**Payment of compensation to original land owners. This has reduced and diffused the tensed situation he met arising from protest from land owners crying for compensation. He has been able to clear the backlog of claims inherited from past administrations.
**Renovation and reactivating the Zonal Offices of the ministry which was in a parlous state.
**Provision of Office furniture and work tools to staff of the Ministry
**On staff welfare, the workers of the ministry has never had it so good, no wonder they engaged in prayer sessions for the return of Nwosu to the ministry.
** Amongst other things, Chief Nwosu:
>>Donated a brand new bus to the Staff Welfare Committee of the Ministry
>>Makes a monthly contribution of 100 thousand Naira to the staff welfare committee as his own contribution to their activities.
>>In December 2012, he gave every individual staff of the ministry half bag of rice
>>7 members of staff won various prizes like LCD TV, Deep Freezers through balloting.
>> 5 staff of the ministry were allocated lands through balloting to motivate them.
>>Operates an open door system with staff having access to him as at when due.
MARRIAGE:
Due to the strength of father and son relationship between Chief Owelle Rochas Okorcha and Hon Uche Nwosu, the former had no doubt giving the later the hands of her first daughter in marriage. Hon (Chief) Uche Nwosu is married with kids to Lolo Uloma Nwosu ( nee Okorocha), the first daughter of Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha. They have been living happily because each has what the other desires. Also, it worth to note that the parents of the bride have overwhelming confidence in the person of Hon.Uche Nwosu,(capable and responsible, caring and loving husband).
RISE TO FAME
In all these, Hon. Uche Nwosu has remained humble and loyal. He has never allowed hat others will call success to bow him up. He has maintained his status quo of simple and humble UCHE NWOSU till now, a situation some youths will use as abuse, oppressing others and being nuisance to the society.
It is clear that hon. Uche Nwosu climbed the ladder of life to where he is now. He didn’t believe is using fast lane unlike so many youths of today. Just like the biblical injunction, Hon. Uche Nwosu humbled himself and that is why God lifted him up.
IS HE A BILLIONAIRE?
“At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done.
We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.”
“I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.”...Mother Theresa of Calcutta
One good thing about him is that he shares whatever he has with people no matter how small. He can even deny himself in other to reach out to people unlike the common selfish practice by people who forgot their humble beginning once they have a lift in comfort. Before the peoples’ glare, it is as if he is a billionaire. The question is : Is Hon. Uche Nwosu the wealthiest man in Imo State? The answer is NO. The issue here and the mark of difference is that he shares whatever he has with people in need. He hates seeing people in difficulty and never spares a second in responding to peoples’ plight once he can.
Empowerment:
The Youths of Imo state and beyond are very grateful to God for giving them a leader like Hon. Uche Nwosu. This is because of his character content especially in the area of Youth Empowerment. It is on record that Hon. Uche Nwosu who is not interested in counting his assistance to people has empowered thousands of Youth, Women and Men in various capacities.
He is instrumental to so many youths in various positions of authority and affluence especially in government without requesting for anything in return. His ideology is that: an empowered youth should empower another youth, thus spreading the empowerment network which is a scheme targeted at reducing poverty especially among the Youths.
APPEAL: He is appealing to all Youths,Men and Women etc. who are yet to benefit from his magnanimity to be patient and not resort to acts inimical to integrity .
TITLES AND AWARDS
Hon. Uche Nwosu has received so many titles and Award both various Groups, Communities, Churches, Societies, Unions etc. They include:
TITLES
1. Ugwumba 1 of Eziama Obaire, Nkwerre L.G.A
2. Ugwumba Gburugburu 1 of Umuna, Orlu L.G.A
3. Ugwumba 1 of Umuokeh , Obowu L.G.A
AWARDS ( Numerous to mention)
● Best political appointee, 2016 by NUJ, Imo State chapter in conjuction with Imo State Government
●Best Commisioner Award, 2013
● Best goverbment officilal award by global excellence magazine
● Architect of Good Governance by NANS
● Award of Excellence by Owerri Nkwoji Women
●Ugwumba of St Micheal’s Catholic Church, Eziama Obaire
● Nehemiah Award by Anglican Communion, Owerri Diocese
● Prestigious Joshua Leadership award by Bishop Ukanwa, Bishop of Isi Mbano Diocese
All these are in apt recognition of his excellent leadership, un-common contributions to human welfare, real and deep respect for God etc.
MESSSAGE FROM THE PUBLIC TO HON. UCHE NWOSU
We are really proud of you.
Continue in your good work
Do not be distracted, remain focused
ACHIEVEMENTS OF HON. UCHE NWOSU AS THE COMMISSIONER FOR LANDS, SURVEY, HOUSING AND URBAN PLANNING IN THE RESCUE MISSION GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE.
a. Perimeter surveys of the following:
i. 2002 Capitol Area (now Heroes Square)
ii. Central Market/Motor Park site at New Owerri
iii. Okohia Layout (within Public Building Layout)
iv. Housing Area “T”
v. Land designated as “B” (2) for Nigeria Immigration Service, Imo State Command, at Avu
b. Parcellation Surveys of a portion of Secretariat Extension Layouts, New Owerri, a portion of New Market Layout, Egbu, Owerri Housing Area “W” New Owerri
c. Sub division of the “landfill site” at Ogbaku into Environmental Recycling site and Landfill site respectively.
d. Detailed Perimeter survey of Remand Home Site (Rescue Layout) along Owerri/PH Road, Owerri.
e. Perimeter Survey of core services project site within the rescue Layout
f. Perimeter survey of 5 star hotel within the Rescue Layout
g. Perimeter survey of site for mass housing and Diaspora village at emeabiam Azara-Obiato in Mbaitoli LGA
h. Perimeter Survey of Pocket Layout within Housing Area “P” New Owerri.
i. Parcellation survey of the infill layout within Housing Area “C” New Owerri.
j. Parcellation survey of a portion of Onitsha road/youth centre layout Owerri.
k. Perimeter survey of the sire for Imo-European University at Ideato LGA.
l. Parcellation survey of Housing Area “T” New Owerri.
m. Parcellation survey of plots RRT – RR12 within Aladinma Northern Extension Layout, (ANEL) Owerri (ongoing).
n. Parcellation survey of Nworie North layout, (ongoing) Owerri.
o. Parcellaton survey of Egbu/Naze Timber and Allied Market approach
p. Rescue Layout New Owerri
q. Okohia Layout Owerri (75% completed)
r. Perimeter survey of areas: ‘U’&’UA’
Design/Review of Urban and Regional Layouts:
a. Review of some layouts:
*Review of the submission of consultants on Housing Areas B, C, E, F, G and Commercial District G, all in New Owerri
*Review of Onitsha Road/Youth Centre Layout, Owerri
*Review of Nworie River Green Belt, Owerri
b. Design/Redesign of Layouts
*Designed the Egbu-Naze Timber and Allied Approach Layout, Arugo Layout Extension, Owerri
*Redesigned Housing Area “T”, “TA”, Nworie North and New Market Layouts, Owerri
*Proposal for the review of Owerri Master Plan has reached advanced stage
c. Commenced discussions for the development of waterfronts, parks and gardens in Imo State.
d. Raised the concept of and developed template for the realization of fruits and ancillary merchandise sales spots in Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe.
e. Redesigned of Federal Secretariat Extension Layout.
f. Redesigned Umuguma Residential Layout (Reserve “B”)
g. Designed Pocket Layout East of Nworie (Riverside), Infill Layout, Housing Area “P” (Pocket) Residential Layout, Housing Area “C” (Infill) Residential Layout, Rescue Layout and Okohia Layout, all in New Owerri.
h. Designed Otamiri South Extension Layout Annex, Owerri.
i. Design of Otamiri Pocket Layout and writing of the scheme (Akachi Project Site).
j. Design of Housing Area “P” (Infill Residential) Layout, New Owerri.
k. Reclamation of Nworie River Green Belt.
Land Activities
1. Land acquisition:
During the period under review, a new layout –Egbu/Naze Timber and Allied Market Approach Layout was acquired. Negotiations leading to further acquisition of more lands for Housing Schemes, Agriculture industries, Academic Institutions to mention a few are going on between the various communities in the (Three) Zones of the State and the Ministry.
Other land acquisitions included:
- Land for Diaspora village in Azara Obiato in Mbaitoli LGA (Completed)
- Land for Imo/European University in Ideato (Completed) land for Agricultural Development at Nkwerre (in progress).
- Land for development of sea Port Complex at Ossemotor Oguta (in progress).
- Land for Nnebukwu New Town project Oguta (completed, acquired for Federal Ministry of Niger Delta).
- Land for relocation of Timber Market at Umuaka Njaba (in progress).
- Land for Floor Tiles Industry Ltd at Nsu Ehime Mbano LGA (in progress).
- Land for Agriculture Development by Chelsea Nigeria Ltd (in progress).
- Land for Federal Government Silo Preservation Project at Okigwe (In progress).
- Naze Road Industrial Layout Okohia Layout
- Rebuilding and fencing of Nkwerre River Bank (Sun Rise Pack) etc.
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