An Avatar is set to happen on Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo state.Dr. Chika Abazu is an agent of redemption and has sprang forth from his comfort zone in the civil service to offer to fill a yawning void in political presentation of the constiency.
Round the clock care for patients is consistent with medical practice and as a medical doctor of many years standing, Dr. Abazu is emphatic that his mission in politics and desire to represent the Ideato nation is borne out of the urgent need to pull the federal constituency from the doldrums, to heal it of its myriad of ills.
World all over, medical doctors in politics, bringing to bear on governance and leadership, elements of the Hippocratic Oath they swore to, are known to have performed creditedly well in office.
History is indeed replete with an array of medical doctors who have been politicians and political leaders and offered quality leadership the same way they would give quality care to their patients.Some of the famous ones are the Latin American Revolutionary Leader, Che Guevara, Hastings Kamuzu Banda of Malawi, Agostinho Neto of Angola, Salvador Allende of Chile, Francois Duvalier (Papa Doc) of Haiti, Gor Harlem Brundtland, First Norwegian Female PM, Houphoet Boigny of Ivory Coast, Nain Ramgoolan, PM of Mauritius, as well as the great Mahathir Bin Mohammed of Malaysia, who before his voluntary retirement from politics.
Here in Nigeria Medical doctors who became state governors or occupied other political office in the recent past and showed their mettle include Prof Ambrose Alli, Peter Odili, Bukola Saraki, Chimaoroke Nnamani, Chris Ngige, Emmanuel Uduaghan, who was also succeeded by another medical doctor, Ifeanyi Okowa, Olusegun Mimiko.
Also remarkable are former Secretaries to State Governments, Senators and Members of the House of Representatives such as Bisi Odejide, Dalhatu Tafida, Jubril Aminu, Martins Yellowe, Olorunnimbe Mamora, Aminu Safana, Wale Okediran among others, not to talk of Heads of Parastatals, Commissioners and Local Government officers.
From the foregoing, it is evident that medical doctors in politics have always left a trail of quality, people oriented and purposeful leadership.
There is no doubt that as the representative of Ideato people come next year, Dr Abazu will be following on the footsteps of these medical legends turned political icons.
Sons and daughters of the the Ideato ancient kingdom who rue and grief over almost eight years of vapid representation at the House of Representatives in Abuja can now heave a sigh of relief for Dr. Abazu is coming to right that which has been messed up and fix that which has been broken.
All he is asking for is to be given the All Progressives, APC House of Reps ticket and for the good people of Ideato to cast their votes for him in next year's election to enable him to usher in a dew of glory, the dawn of freshness and an exhilarating breathe of fresh air to the federal constituency.
If elected into the House of Reps as the representative of Ideato people, Dr. Abazu, pledges, in his words, "Prudent utilisation of Constituency Funds for genuine, people-focused, transparent and verifiable projects and programs".
His focuse, according to him will be social amenities and infrastructures, health care, quality education, economic empowerment, medium size agricultural and settlement scheme akin to the Isreali Kitbzu system and social welfare for youths.
Dr. Abazu, is clearly the most prepared and focused among the aspirants angling for the Ideato North and South federal constituency seat.
Here is a man imbued with excellent mental, physical and academic qualifications to mount the exalted seat. He is God-fearing, honest, hardworking, dedicated, focused, charismatic and with rare leadership qualities that are tailored towards societal development.
A Public Health Physician of over 22 years experience in Civil Service; Dr. Abazu has risen to the position of a Director at the Federal Civil Service and has served at various levels with merit and distinction.
A consummate professional whose passion is excellence in service delivery for the good of humanity, Dr. Abazu is an alumnus of Abia State University, Nigeria Defence Academy Kaduna, West Virginia University Morgantown USA and Emory University Atlanta USA. He is happily married with Children.
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Michael writes from Osina, Ideato North, Imo State.
Canon will Launch Two of its Revolutionary Products - EOS R3, EOS R5C to Further Highlight the Company’s Commitment to Introduce a Much Wider Array of Technology Solutions in Africa
Canon Central and North Africa announced today of its highly awaited debut R-tour to commence from May 12th in Morocco
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 12, 2022/ -- In alignment with the company’s philosophy of ‘Kyosei’, that stands for ‘Living and working together for the common good’, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) continues to reaffirm its commitment to Africa by operating closer to its customers thereby commencing its much anticipated debut R-tour for Morocco from May 12th, 2022. Canon will launch two of its revolutionary products - EOS R3, EOS R5 C to further highlight the company’s commitment to introduce a much wider array of technology solutions in Africa.
Amine Djouahra Canon’s Sales and Marketing Director (CCNA) at today’s R – Tour in Morocco (Source: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)
Canon Central and North Africa announced today of its highly awaited debut R-tour to commence from May 12th in Morocco, in line with the company’s continued commitment to Morocco, a key country representing one of the important economies in the region. The launch event will witness the official kick-off of Canon’s much-awaited R-tour in Africa and will have Lorenzo Salami - Multitalented Lifestyle and Fashion Photographer, Saab Abid, Morocco’s leading Instagram influencer along with Canon’s Sales and Marketing Director (CCNA) – Amine Djouahra.
As a testament to Canon’s dedication to on-going research and development in ensuring a continuous stream of new products and solutions to meeting evolving needs, Canon’s R-tour will kick-off by introducing two of its ground-breaking products – EOS R3, EOS R5 C and the newly introduced Powershot Zoom to customers and fans in Morocco. The R Tour in Morocco will bring together Pro Specialist Partners, selected professional Photographers, SI-Var Partners, Social media influencers and media, among others to create a truly inspirational platform for its consumers to engage and interact. Post the tour, Canon envisions to continue engaging with end-users through a series of events including Photo walks, Masterclasses, Competitions, and Generation R Community events among others. The tour will also provide Canon fans to test-drive Canon products by physically touching and trying them on the spot.
Closer to Customer
“Morocco is a key market for us, and we are committed to bring innovative digital technologies to the country in a bid to underpin its digital transformation journey. The R-tour is a series of special events that enables us to put our consumers and fans in the driving seat, they get to test and try our products, participate in events, engage with industry professionals and more. We foresee the R-tour as a strong channel for us to get another step closer to our customers in Morocco by driving meaningful conversations across various touchpoints. As an ode to our commitment to the people in Morocco, we are also launching our best of the breed products to enable photographers and filmmakers in bringing their stories to life in the most versatile manner possible. We are thrilled for the R-tour to kick-off in Morocco and directly engage with our valuable customers and fan-base there,” said Amine Djouahra, Director of Sales and Marketing, Canon Central and North Africa.
Canon has been represented in Morocco since 2009 through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the country. Through the launch of its new products incorporating cutting-edge and world-class technology, Canon aims to be part of Morocco’s digital transformation journey by elevating the imaging technology sector in the country. Canon’s relentless pursuits in enhancing the local distribution network in Morocco, supported by partners as well local Canon employees in-country, has been the driving force in successfully implementing the company’s closer to customer strategy.
Interact and Engage
To further encourage interaction and engagement amongst consumers and attendees of Canon’s R-tour, the company has gone one step ahead and created experiential booths to maximize the learning opportunities. A total of five different booth set-ups will be installed at the event namely Generation R, Postproduction Set-up, Home zone, Photo studio and Outdoor Aerial act performance with each of these focusing on a particular area of interest. The Generation R booth will highlight the entire lineup of the Full frame mirrorless series along with an experiential set up to allow customers to touch and try the product. Canon’s Generation R community brings EOS R System users together with other creative photographers and experts to pursue and share their passion while exchanging knowledge. The Generation R booth will embody the spirit of this community taking it a notch higher and making the entire experience more personal with the on-ground presence.
The booth for Postproduction Set up will provide cinematographers as well as enthusiasts with a complete line-up of extraordinary products that can dramatically upscale the quality of the video content. Focusing on the essentials of a modern home, the home booth set up will put on display Canon’s stellar line of printers including the famous G-series and megatank printers. The photo studio set-up will take this display of printers a level higher by highlighting the company’s Pro 1000 and Pro 300 and Pixma 640 and other input to output solutions. On the other hand, the Outdoor Aerial Act Performance booth will provide invitees with the exclusive experience of getting their hands on Canon’s EOS R3 to test and try on the spot.
Additionally, the event will also feature a panel discussion amongst the key speakers i.e., Amine Djouahra, Lorenzo Salami and Saab Abid reflecting thoughts and opinions on the significance of content creation in today’s day and age, its contribution to the imaging industry, impact of upcoming content consumption trends on photography and products. The discussion will also touch upon the impact on business as a result of emerging content trends, changes in consumer habits of target audience along with the positive effects of driving higher engagement with consumers through cutting-edge and quality content production. Canon’s Sales and Marketing Director will also take this opportunity to detail out company’s efforts in Africa to generate awareness, education as well as growth opportunities for both business and consumers through its myriad initiatives such as Miraisha programme, Canon Academy workshops, mentorships and more.
Technology that Transforms
Canon offers a comprehensive range of input-to-output solutions, from world-renowned cameras to innovative printers and multi-function printers in Morocco. However, the R-tour will act as a springboard for the company to introduce EOS R3 and EOS R5 C in a manner where people can directly pilot the products on-site. The EOS R3 offers all the familiarity and speed of Canon’s renowned EOS-1 series, with the innovation and versatility of the pioneering EOS R System. With a brand new, innovative 24.1megapixel sensor, the EOS R3 gives an optimal balance of performance, resolution and speed to offer news and sports photographers a camera to outperform and outpace the competition. Likewise, The EOS R5 C is a powerful, hybrid cinema camera which combines the professional filmmaking features of the Cinema EOS range with the EOS R System’s photo capabilities. A high-resolution, full frame CMOS sensor, DIGIC X processor and the RF Mount, are the crucial three elements that enable high fidelity 8K capture, and 45 megapixels still photo capture at burst speeds up to 20 frames per second, all in a single body of the EOS R5 C.
Canon's R-tour in Morocco will kick off today, May 12th, 2022, in Casablanca. The company's next R-tour is scheduled to begin in Egypt on May 23rd, followed by Kenya on June 2nd, 2022, and many more to come in the upcoming months covering the wide African continent. Stay tuned!
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Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).
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About Canon Central and North Africa:
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (Canon-CNA.com) is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2015 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon’s business within the Africa region - by strengthening Canon’s in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon’s commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market.
Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa’s rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa.
Canon’s corporate philosophy is Kyosei (https://bit.ly/3M8Nrhz) – ‘living and working together for the common good’. CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon’s products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and our spirit of innovation, we push the bounds of what is possible – helping us to see our world in ways we never have before. We help bring creativity to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can transform it for the better. For more information: Canon-CNA.com
Artificial Intelligence is a branch of computer science that deal
extensively with writing computer programs that can solve problems
creatively. " Solving problems have been highlighted as an essential skill in
the workplace , but in a timely fashion and creative manner showcase some
level of intelligence in an individual.
Looking at the context of what technological innovation have introduced,
the development of Artificial Intelligence applications with some
other peripherals that compliment it existence like robotics, data
analytics, big data, machine learning all geared towards making life and
processes easier.
There are speculations regarding the future of Humanity in terms of
displacement of jobs, eradication of some existing job roles in which the
introduction of Artificial Intelligence have taken full course in that
regard.
It expedient as humans we further upskill our existing skill set to better
suite some limited job roles that the Artificial Intelligence have introduced
because in reality not all existing job roles can be displaced, we can only
experience scrapping of some job roles and companies are willing to align to
this New modality as this suite their profit marginalization
We would also now see that workers in AI hope to imitate or duplicate
intelligence in computers and robots as an to be in the know particularly
understanding the technical know how of working proceedings introduced by
artificial intelligence . Employees are now having a better understanding as
regards the prerogative behind the interest of corporations in integrating New
features emanating from the application of Artificial Intelligence and there's
for them to align.
It's evident that to a large extent the introduction of artificial
intelligence have displaced some existing job roles and it's intended to take
more as innovators are doing continuous improvement and research on how New
features can be applied to further enhances the relevance of artificial
intelligence and other peripherals like robotics applications which have delve
extensively into the educational, medical space and profer New working
modalities for effectiveness in this sector. The FMCGs cannot be taken
out as robotics machine now aid the production processes .
Why this impact of Artificial Intelligence have greater control on job roles
companies can equally integrate learning faculties to upskill their personnels
to suit the New Woking modalities set up by this innovation. The cost
implications of attain some level of knowledge in this regard is pretty
unaffordable particularly for the unskilled or semiskilled Labour.
The Future of Humanity in terms of displacement of jobs should be placed in a
controllable situation and also private and public sectors while trying to
maximize profits and safe cost should avoiding jeopardizing the interest of
their personnels and this can increase the rate of unemployment in our society.
The Government can also contribute by setting up policies that ensure the
interest of employees are guided, corporations adhere to this policies
and also in their capacities create an ecosystem that not only accomodate the
introduction and continuous developmentand improvement of Artificial Intelligence and other relatable resources but ensuring there is a striking
balance for all concerned parties.
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Nollywood : Between The Palme d'Or and Netflix d'Or
Well, if #Nollywood movies cannot qualify for the Official Selection for the competition for the Palme d'Or at the annual Cannes Film Festival in France, they have qualified for the Originals Selection of the #Netflix on the world wide web.
It would be great to have an annual Netflix Awards where Nigerian movies can make the Official Selection for competition for a Netflix d'Or.
If after more than 20 -30 years of making movies and your greatest achievement is having your movies on Netflix while your fellow filmmakers in other African countries are competing with the best filmmakers in the world in the Official Selection of the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival coming up from May 17 - May 28, 2022, is still better, because you to have something to cheer about than have nothing to brag about.
Cheers!
- By EKENYERENGOZI Michael Chima, The Publisher/Editor, NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® Series, The first book series on Nollywood and the Nigerian film industry since 2013.
Nollywood Still Missing at the Cannes Film Festival
30 years since the production of the blockbuster home video, "Living in Bondage" in 1992 and 20 years after the New York Times coined the word #Nollywood in 2002 for the phenomenal guerilla film industry in Nigeria with over 2000 movies produced annually and rated as the second largest film industry in the world after the #Bollywood of India and ahead of #Hollywood of America, no Nollywood movie has ever been chosen for the Official Selections of the Cannes Film Festival when filmmakers from other African countries have competed with the best for the highly coveted Palme d'Or and have won it a couple of times.
Morocco, Senegal, Ghana and Mali are among the countries with films in the Official Selection of the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival beginning on Tuesday, 17 May and ending on Saturday, 28 May.
While, the ambitious filmmakers in the world are going to be in competition for the highly coveted Palme d'Or, at the Cannes Film Festival in France, Nigerian filmmakers are hyping themselves on Instagram and competing for bragging rights in Nollywood.
Nollywood filmmakers are lagging behind in the biggest competitions in the global film industry. That is why none of them has qualified for the Official Selections of the Cannes Film Festival and nominations for the Academy Awards.
India will be the official ‘Country of Honour’ at the upcoming Marche’s Du Film which will be organized alongside the Cannes Film Festival 2022 in France. And this is the first time that such honour has been bestowed on any country.
Nollywood, where art thou?
- By EKENYERENGOZI Michael Chima, The Publisher/Editor, NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® Series, the first book series on Nollywood and the Nigerian film industry.
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Osumenyi Stands Still as Okonkwo Pays Condolence Visit to In-laws
All roads led to the Umuomam village, Osunmenyi in Nnewi North local government area of Anambra state on Friday, April 22nd 2022 as Chief Sunny Okonkwo KSC (Ikukuoma na Ichi) paid condolence visit to his in-laws, the Onwughalus.
The Ownwughalu family was celebrating the life and time of their patriarch, the late Chief (Sir) Chris Nkayi Onwughalu (KSM) a.k.a Onyefeeze who died on December 2nd, 2021 aged 83.
A devout Catholic, businessman and a community leader, Sir Onwughalu was buried on April 2Ist 2022, however, Chief Okonkwo stormed Osumenyi the next day in a grand condolence visit.
Chief Okonkwo who is in Director of Ekulo Group, and his entourage were warmly received by his wife and daughter of the deceased, Dr(Lady) Nonye Winnie Okonkwo
Among high flyers and dignitaries that accompanied Ikukuoma to the condolence visit include Ikenga Ichi and chairman of the Ekulo Group, Sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo, Senator Annie Okonkwo,Chief Sam Okonkwo (Enyiagboso),Igwe Oranyeli,His Royal Majesty, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu,Sen. Ben Ndi Obi( Ojeligbo),Hon.Barr Ben Chuks Nwosu, Sen.Sir and Lady Victor Umeh,( Ohamadike), Dr Obiora Okonkwo(Dikeora), Chief Uzu Okagbue, Chief Joseph Momah( Ajose),Chief Emma Aniakor, Chief Tony Okonkwo( Dream Cosmetics), Chief Tony Maduka(Okosisi Alor)Chief Obinna Udeaja, Barr Austin Enendu, Barr( Dr) and Prof(Mrs) Emma Ifeadike, Chief Amobi Ezekwe( Ugbo Abagana), Chief Jonex Uzo Okafor, Chief Ezekiel Okeke( Amalu),Justice Emeka NriEzedi, Chief Damain Onyekachi, Chief Emeka Nmeka.
Others are Chief Ossy Okonkwo( Akurienne),Chief Ossy Anieiobi,Chief Martin Udeaja( Enyi Ozubulu), Ichie Nnamdi Egbuna(Okpuruisi na Ukpo), Hon Humphrey Nsofor, Arch Col Jeff Onyejegbu, Chief Tochukwu Ezeobi, Chief Afam Ubachukwu, Chief Emma Orjichukwu( Okosisi Nnewi),Chief Uche Egbeigwe,( Blitz Place) Chief Martin Chukwu, Chief Eddy Obimdike, Chief Livingstone Igwebuike, Chief Eddy Emordi, Chief Mike Eze( Lord Mike),Chief Elison Onyejegbu, Chief Okey Anorue(Afunwa), Chief John Udeagbala,Chief Tony Nnajiofor, Hon Chief Azuka Okwuosa. Hon, Chief Obison Ilonzo, Chief Chijioke Dike,Mr Emeka Oramadike, Mr Tony Okoye,Mr Ifeatu Okonkwo,Chief Chuks Azotani and among others.
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