Insight: Hon. Chima Obieze Honours UNN FEWS Chat Show talks about Politics, Private life and Success Tips

Insight: Hon. Chima Obieze Honours UNN FEWS Chat Show talks about Politics, Private life and life  Success Tips

- By; Nwaigba,Ezeh  Emmanuel

FEWS Chat Show with Hon. Chima Obieze

As Intensely Monitored and Reported by Comr. Nwadiogbu S.G Chinedu who was one time President Federation of Enugu West Students (FEWS) and Ezeagu Students Association (ESA) UNN Chapter.

The Lawmaker who is onetime president of SUG ESUT, points out the importance of humility in leadership as one cannot remain in power forever.

He also Clearly distinguishes  'Godfatherism' and 'Mentorship' in Politics. He also pointed out Greed and pride as some of the vices that cause Bad Leadership and Downfall of a  leader.

While thanking the Executive of the Association ably Led by Comr. Franklin Missa Chidera for hosting him, he admonished members to Find those who agree with their vision and form alliances, since nobody Can predict the future, While Having sublime faith in God, and in oneself and Remaining focused.

Below is The  details of The Chat Session;

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Yesterday, the Federation of Enugu West Students (FEWS) UNN Chapter hosted a chat show with the hashtag #AskObieze.

FEWS is made up of five different Local Government Areas namely: Aninri, Awgu, Ezeagu, Oji River, and Udi Local Government Areas of Enugu State.

Kpolakpo (as many students fondly call this kind of association) has been the major engine powering youth participation in politics today. Most of the young people you see in power today started from Kpolakpo.

FEWS was created years back in order to fuel the successful pursuit of excellent education, to bring brothers and sisters together in the University community, to empower youth participation in politics especially in the SUG level, as a means to reach out to the our representatives in government, to help each other both academically, financially and otherwise. These and many more are some of the reasons behind many Kpolakpo organisations.

Let's go down to the questions and answers in the #AskObieze FEWS Chat Show. The event was anchored by the president of the association, Comrade Ukolie Franklin Chidera Missa. Below is the conversation.

Franklin Missa (FEWS President): Good evening all. Its already pass 8 and we are about to kick off with the session.
Our guest is RT HON BARR CHIMA OBIEZE on the hot seat.
Barr Obieze is the Member Representing Ezeagu in Enugu state house of assembly, He is the chairman house committee on Works, He is the former SUG President of ESUT, He is the former SSA on youth mobilization to Dr Orji Uzoh Kalu, he is a former legislative Aid to Dist Senator Prof Ike Ekweremmadu(CFR).
Good evening sir and welcome to the programme Honourable.
Hon Chima Obieze: Thank you Frank. Good evening House.
Franklin Missa (FEWS President): Welcome sir. We kick off with the first question sir.
Question 1
We would like to know Barr Chima Obieze from his own perspective.
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: My name is Obieze, Chimaobi Emmanuel. From Imama Akama-Oghe in Ezeagu L. G. A.
Born 31st July, 1983. A lawyer by training and a politician by career.
I am currently a law maker. That is, a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly.
I am happily married with 2 boys, Obieze, Chimaobi Josh & Obieze, Jideofor Denzel.
I have a special liking for people who are honest, smart, loyal to friendship, humble, expressive, visionary & concerned about others.
I dislike lies, treachery, arrogance and people with "too know" attitude.
I love nature, beauty and simplicity.
I am fascinated by people with intelligence, inspiration, and wisdom.
You can ask anything else...

Question 2
Emmanuel Uwakwe from Oduma in Aninri LGA: Why is it that it is very difficult for someone without money to enter into politics especially the Youths?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: Because such a youth do not believe he has anything to offer other than those he/she can only use money to achieve.
Otherwise, money never stops anyone. Only Fear and empty brains do.

Question 3
Akagu Jennifer from Umulumgbe in Udi LGA: Does character determine one's style of leadership?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: 100%, ambition may get you to the throne, but character determines how good you can stay on the throne.

Question 4
What advice would you give someone who is assuming a leadership position for the first time?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: Be humble: soon you will come down. Understand you can never be in power forever.
Your next hold to power may depend on how good you hold your present position.
Leadership is about people. Nothing less, nothing more. You must make people's welfare and troubles your major priority & concern.
Never forget...there is always tomorrow.

Question 5
Emmanuel Marach from Okpanku, Aninri Local government: I want to know if there is Godfatherism in politics? and if there is, what are the advantages (if any) and disadvantages (if any) of Godfatherism in real-life politics?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: Well, i have not witnessed any form of Godfatherism. But I'd rather call it "mentorship".
A God father commands your obedience by way of force or coercion.
A mentor shows you the way by way of character, virtue and advice.

Question 6
Sir, we will like to know the success story
From SUG President to House of Assembly member in Few years.
Whats the journey and success story like?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: Well, the story is not far from what I have told you up there. I became SUG president in 2007. Most of the friends and mentors i have today were people i met as SUG president.
That was when I met Ekweremadu and the rest.
Became SUG president. Got really close to Gov Sullivan Chime who admired my grit and determination to serve the students community.
As SUG president of ESUT i became the Chairman, Southeast League of SUG president. A platform i led to a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Orji Uzor Kalu. A relationship was established.
That relationship later led to my being appointed as his Special Assistant to him on Youth Mobilization.
After i was called to Bar, I resigned from his office and joined legal practice.
One thing led to another and in 2013 I was appointed by the Deputy Senate President and Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu as his Senior Legislative Assistant.
By 2015 i took a leap of faith and won election as an honourable member of the Enugu State House of Assembly.

Question 7
IBEKWE MICHAEL IFEANYICHUKWU
AWGU/ANINRI: MY HONORABLE SIR!
WHAT WAY CAN YOU AID TO SEE TO THE WELLBEING OF ENUGU WEST STUDENTS IN THIS LOCKDOWN AS A PHILANTHROPIST WHOM I KNOW THAT THE WELFARISM OF THE STUDENTS IS YOUR CORE FACTOR.
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: Its a terrible situation. A lot needs to be done. But I am already exhausted with my constituents. As you all know, there's too much hunger in the land and too much mouths to feed already. So for now I'm done with palliatives. If there's chance for me to do more I will gladly do.

Question 8
Jennifer: Why do leaders fail?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze:
1) Pride
2) Bad advisers
3) Carried away by the spoils of the office
4) Lack of vision
5) Greed
6) Lack of wisdom
7) Lack of exposure
8) Lack of good education

Question 9
Sir i will like to know your definition of good education?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: At least a university education. Not one attended to get certificate but one attended to acquire and impact knowledge.

Question 10
Okonkwo martins uchenna from Imama Akama Oghe: How can an ambitious youth who knows nobody in politics can actually join politics in Nigeria?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: Simple. Go to your base, in this case Akama-Oghe. Decide the political party you want to join, find the Ward chairman, establish communication and a relationship, show interest in party membership. Thats all.
Just the way you find your class. From Admissions to Faculty, to Department then to class. Thats the way you go home and find players and align.

Question 11
Joy from Iyi in Oji River: Where do you see yourself in the next 4 years? Are you going to return to the house of assembly or aim higher?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: Only God will decide. I am nothing but pencil in the hands of the creator.

Question 12
Rejoice from Mmakou in Awgu local government: I will like to know how you combine public life and your private life?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: Simple: keep public life public and keep private life private. Never allow both to mix.

Franklin Missa (FEWS President): Sir at this junction we will like to call it a day on the FEWS CHAT SHOW. But sir any word for the association? Executives and members?
Answer
Hon Chima Obieze: What you are doing now is good. From here you get to know each other very well. Find those who agree with your vision and form alliances. Tomorrow is pregnant.
Have sublime faith in God, next in yourself.
Endeavour to give what you expect to be given. In friendship be a good friend as you pray to have some.
Remain focused.
Goodnight people.

Franklin Missa (FEWS President): Thank you for honouring our invitation sir.
We will like to call on you in subsquent time.
God bless you immensely.
Thank you all for the time and attention.
I'm Franklin Missa Chidera Signing out.
I want to personally thank Franklin Missa and his executives for this wonderful event, it was an amazing event.
I want to also thank our dear brother, Hon. Chima Obieze for being so kind and humble to discuss with his brothers and sisters. You are indeed a leader.
FEWS: OFUOBI