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In spite of the seeming dangers of our time, we are compelled to speak based on the mandate of our conscience and the disquiet contradictions of our time.

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What is ailing this nation is within this nation; what is ailing Igbo land is within Igbo land; and what is ailing the Mbaise community is within Mbaise.

There is a need for a committed leader who understands the urgent need for transformation.

Nigeria has no consistency in national planning.

Food insecurity is a result of low productivity. It is important to have large and mechanised farms built around Institutions of knowledge such as a University of Agriculture.

As long as our minds are not free, our thoughts would be limited and actions misdirected.

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