Citation Of Prince Eze Madumerem Mfr (ksc)

Prince Ezeakonobi Anorue Madumere was born on the 4th Day of July 1964 to the Royal family of HRH Eze Henry Anorue Madumere and Ugoeze Malinda Madumere of Achi, Ezi-Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State.

He attended Primary and Secondary Education in Owerri and Lagos State respectively after which he traveled to the United States of America for further studies. He had a degree in Business Administration (Management) from San-Jacinto College, University of Houston in Texas.

While in the United States of America, he worked as an Area Manager of Channel Development in the KFC with PepsiCo Inc. for thirteen years. Thereafter in 1996, he later founded Rem Group International, an International Trading Company, and owners of Deluxe Hair Studio & Beauty Supplies, with Headquarters in Houston, Texas where he is the Chief Executive Officer. Having settled in Nigeria, Prince Eze interest spanning the field of Electronics, Construction, Aviation, Oil and Gas etc, also led him to found Peze Products Limited, where he is Chief Operations Officer.

Prince Eze Madumere is a devout Christian of the Anglican Dominion, a Knight of Saint Christopher and a lovely family man with four children (2 boys and 2 girls). In 2012, he was conferred with the prestigious honour of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Goodluck Jonathan for his Philanthropy and patriotism.

Ogbuhuruzo as he is called by his people is an apostle of peace who could stop at nothing to achieving peace. In the Oil producing communities of Imo State, his name stands out as a peace maker who never negotiated away the interest of the people for any reason.

Prince Eze Madumere is the Crown Prince of Ezi-Ihe Autonomous Community, and he is traditionally prohibited from taking traditional titles. However, several communities and traditional authorities both in Imo State and beyond have continued to honour the revered Prince with various traditional recognitions.

In Mbieri, he has remained a jinx breaker to many for resolving issues that were considered a puzzle. Little wonder this trail blazer is christened an apostle of positive change.

For Prince Madumere’s philanthropy, a friend of the down trodden, harbinger of hope for the hopeless and a patriot. His love for the less privileged led to the establishment of Prince Eze Initiatives, a non-profit making organization that is committed to the welfare and educational needs of orphans and the aged, as well as youth empowerment.

During the 1998/1999 Gubernatorial Elections in Nigeria, Ezeako as his folks fondly called him came back home to serve as Director for Women and Youth Mobilization for Owelle Rochas Okorocha’s campaign in Imo State under the Peoples Democratic Party in Imo State (PDP).

Thus in 2002/2003, having distinguished himself in his earlier assignment, he was called back again from his United States abode at short notice to serve as Chief Strategist on Media and Logistics for Owelle Rochas Okorocha’s Presidential bid under the ANPP in 2002-2003. He has also is worked in the Presidency as the Chief of Staff to the Presidential Adviser on Inter-Party Relations, Owelle Rochas Okorocha.

Prince Eze Madumere is a truly tasted politician who is not only embued with the knowledge of the inner dynamics of politics but also equipped with a vast knowledge of the field. In December 03, 2005, he ran for the Senate seat in Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) after it was declared vacant following the death of Senator Amah Iwuagwu. Prince Madumere ran a tireless campaign and was so rated by both the major and the opinion polls as a likely winner. But try to assoil or challenge the political rating of Prince Madumere is only a consolation for those who are new to Imo politics for he has not only demonstrated he is a contending force even his opponents admitted he is.

Prince Madumere MFR is a consummate politician, a Media Strategist, an astute Administrator as well as Management Guru, a team player and an overall strategist per excellence.

But his loyalty and commitment to selfless service also made him a victim of political intrigue and intimidation, culminating in his illegal arrest and incarceration by security operatives on trumped up charges based on a so called order from above.

Poised to achieve their evil desire, a kangaroo legal process was speedily initiated based on the unfounded and laughable allegation that he led a group of undisclosed persons to throw sachet water at the convoy of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in company of the then Governor Ikedi Ohakim.

He was confined to an unjust detention for about a week at the Imo State Police Command Headquarters, Owerri for refusing to betray his boss and releasing whatever strategic information of the Rescue Mission Campaign Organization. He was thereafter whisked to Owerri Prisons on awaiting trial for about one month at the time the Imo Rescue Mission was holding the grand finale rally in Owerri.

It took the efforts of the Nigerian Civil Societies, their international counterparts and the Media to secure his release.

No wonder Prince Madumere is today known and referred to as the "Mandela of our time". His single minded doggedness and effrontery in challenging an evil and wicked administration, even in the face of danger, endears him to all lovers of democracy worldwide.

After the 2011 election where His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha OON emerged victorious as the Governor, Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere MFR, an oasis of loyalty, humility, diligence, and strategy, was appointed the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State where he exhibited obstinate drive for excellence. He demystified the office and was so effective and efficient that people mistook him for a second timer as Chief of Staff.

Thereafter another opportunity presented itself when the then Deputy Governor was impeached by Imo State House of Assembly. Prince Eze Madumere, a contempt Chief of Staff was busy doing his job, packaging others for possible replacement of the ousted Deputy Governor. Little did he know that his boss, Governor Rochas Okorocha had a contrary opinion, which resulted in the elevation of Prince Eze Madumere as the Deputy Governor of Imo State. Furthermore, in 2015, Governor Rochas Okorocha, satisfied with the dogged commitment and peaceful relationship he enjoys with Prince Eze Madumere, also considered him fit as his running mate in the 2015 Guber Election. Today, Prince Eze Madumere is the elected Deputy Governor of Imo State.

Apart from the National Honours Award of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR), Prince Eze Madumere is a recipient of several other awards too numerous to mention from Students, Women Groups, Artisans, Communities and Corporate bodies, some of which are:

COMMUNITY SERVICE/AWARDS:

• Special Recognition, as a Southwestern Business Administration Teaching Conference Teacher/Learner by Texas Southern University – Jesse H. Jones School of Business 1996.
• Outstanding Service Award having been admitted as a celebrity of Owerri Recreation Club (PRISONS), for his contribution towards Good governance, 2004.
• Patron - Merit Award of Excellence by National Association of Imo State Student (NAISS) South East Zone 2004.
• Award for Excellence from Rochas Group of Companies for the Most Hardworking Senior Staff of the Year December 2004.
• Award for Excellence by Imo State Towns Development Association Lagos State (ISTDA) In recognition of your selfless service to Humanity and less privileged, as well as your commitment to community development, November 2004.
• Executive Full Member (MABS) (E) by African Business School, 2004.
• Merit Award of Excellence by National Association of Imo State Students (NAISS) Ebony State Chapter 2005.
• Meritorious Excellence Award, In recognition of your enormous contributions in the welfare of Imo Student in particular and all Imo indigenes in general by National Association of Imo State Students University of Abuja July 2005.
• Merit Award of Excellence by National Association of Mbaitoli Students Association.(Unizik Chapter) 2005
• A Special Patronship Award by Nigeria Union of Journalists (Correspondent Chapel) Imo State Council 2005.
• Patron - Humanity Service Award by National Association of Imo State Student (ESUT CHAPTER) 2005.
• Outstanding Service Award for Exceptional Contributions, Vision, and Loyalty towards the principles and ideals of life, by National Association of Nigeria Student Nurses & Midwives (South-East) 2004 -2005.
• Certificate of Merit In recognition of your outstanding and dedicated contribution towards Evangelism and Church Development in General on the occasion of St. Luke’s Church Award day Celebration of the Anglican Communion Jan. 2008.
• Fellow Award In recognition and appreciation of efficient resource management, visionary leadership and outstanding performance in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION by Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria 2009.
• Patron The Student’s Union Government, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri June 2009.
• Merit Award – Owerri Recreational Club
• Award for Excellence – National Association of Imo State Students (NAISS), University of Abuja Chapter
• NAISS, Enugu State University (Merit Award)
• NAISS, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Merit Award)
• NAISS, Imo State University (Humanitarian Award)
• NAISS, Alvan Ikoku College of Education (Merit Award)
• Southeast School of Nursing (Humanitarian Award)
• Owerri Youth Forum (Award for Excellence)
• Leadership Award – Mbaitoli Peoples’ Congress – 2011
• Award of Honour as Ezi Nwa – St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Umuhu Attah – August 2011.
• Mandela of Our Time – Rochas Creativity Club – 2011
• Merit Award in Recognition of your Contributions to the Development of Orlu Local Government Area – Voice of Imo People Organization – Nov 2011.
• Achievement Award Imo Rescue Mission – Council of Chairmen of Hapurum, Imo State – 2011.
• Certificate of Excellence & Award of Honour as Patron – Adaoma Nwadonna Foundation – December 18, 2011.
• Award as Icon of Diligent Service in Recognition of your Selfless Service to Humanity – South East Students’ Parliament – 2011.
• Patron Status in Recognition of your Contributions towards the Actualization of Imo Rescue Mission – Imo Rescue Movement – 2011.
• Congratulatory Award on your Appointment as the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State - Owerri Women Association (Houston Texas, USA) – October 2011.
• First Humanitarian De-mining Award in Nigeria – RSB Holdings Ltd
• Award of Excellence for your Selfless Service and Contributions towards the Development of Igbo Language and Igbo nation – Igbozurume Association – November 2011.
• Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contribution and Selfless Services to Humanity - Adaoma Nwadonna Foundation – December 18, 2011.
• Award of Honour, Patron of Art – Imo State Based Artistes (ISBA)
• Merit Award; Beacon of Entertainment – Imo State Bureau of Entertainment – Jan 2012.
• Award of Excellence on your Relentless Youth Development Programmes – Amaike Youth Forum – 2012.
• Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition of your Support and Contributions to the Realisation of the Vision and Aspirations of Achi Indigenes – Achi Progressive Union (APU), Abuja Branch – 2012.
• The Patron – Orlu Recreation Club (July, 2012)
• Award of Honour in recognition of Meritorious Service – Union Electoral (UNECO) Students Union Government (Imo State University) July, 2012.
• Effective Leadership Award – Global Youths Awareness and Development Initiative – May 2013.
• Award of Apostle of Humility – Assemblies of God Church, Ikenegbu, Owerri.
• Award as Friend/Mission Partner of the Diocese – Diocese on the Lake, Oguta, Imo State.
• An Award of Recognition as Nehemiah of our Time by His Grace, The Most Rev. B.C.I. Okoro, Archbishop and Bishop of Orlu Anglican Diocese May 2013
• Award of Honour for Efforts in Community Development by Rotary Club of New Owerri – September 2013
• An Award by Ihitte Women Congress Mbieri for Contributions towards the Growth of our Community August 2013.
• Award of Excellence by Global Peace Leadership and Styles Awards in recognition of Exemplary, Dedicated and Selfless Service – September 2013
• Friends of UNAA conferred by the University of Nigeria Alumni Association in Recognition of Distinctive Leadership Skills at 85^th UNAA meeting on 7^th September 2013
• ISOPADEC Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre recognition –October 2013
• Distinguished Friend Award by St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Amaukwu-Orodo, Imo State on 24^th November 2013
• Merit Award – by Model Comity of Friends in recognition of Enviable Contributions Towards Mitigation and Hardship Amongst the Less Priviledged in the Society – November 2013.
• Award of Excellence and as Grand Patron of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Imo State Chapter – November 2013
• Award in appreciation of contribution during the NDA, Imo Annual Oral Health Week / Chapter Inauguration by the Nigeria Dental Association (Imo State Chapter) December 2013.
• Merit Award in honour of Selfless Service to the Bible Course by the Bible Society of Nigeria dated 18^th February 2014.

CHARITY/POLITICAL/OTHER MISCELLANEOUS POSITIONS:

• Member, Board of Trustees, National Peace Forum/Foundation.
• Coordinated, the Organizing Committee of Friends, let by Owelle Rochas Okorocha for the Completion of National Ecumenical Center 2004 (National Christian Centre).
• Coordinated, Rochas Foundation Reach out & Touch Programme with 1000 People Living with HIV/AIDS December 2004.
• Coordinated, the Organizing Committee for Child Care Trust One Billion Naira Fund Raising Dinner (late Chief Mrs. Stella Obasanjo the then First Lady’s Pet Project) April 2005.
• Director Special Duties, Imo PDP Project 2007 (Engr. Charles Ugwuh Governorship Campaign Organisation).
• Chairman, Nigeria Red Cross Society, Imo State Chapter (2008 to Present)
• Chief of Staff, Rochas Foundation / Rochas Political Action Group (ROPAG) 2003-2011
• Chief of Staff, Imo State Government House (2011 to 2013)
• Deputy Governor of Imo State (2013 to present)

Prince Eze Madumere also overseas several humanitarian and civil organizations, such as - Chairman, Nigeria Red Cross Society, Imo State; Patron, National Association of Imo State Students; and Grand Patron, Nigeria Union of Journalists (Correspondent Chapel), Imo State.

He is also a member of several professional bodies, among which are:

· Fellow, African Business School (FABS)
· Fellow, Institute of Chartered Administrators (fcai)

· Fellow, Nigeria Institute of Management (FNIM)

· Fellow, Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (FSM)

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you this great mentor, a man of peace, a negotiator of note, Mr. Humility, the Mandela of Imo State, Mr. Loyalty, the Voice Magazine African Personality of the Year (2014), the Nations Newspaper Most Outstanding Deputy Governor in Nigeria (2014), a proven model human product with great acceptable market mix. He is no other than the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Ezeakonobi Anorue Madumere KSC, MFR (FNIM, FSM).