Members of Congress for Advancement,a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO)led by Dr Eddy Ugoh and Onowu Peterpan Okonji have provided bounteously for the people of Ibusa Community by donating Two Nebulizers and four oxygen gauge machines to the management of General Hospital,Ibusa in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Expressing gratitude, the Management of the Ibusa General Hospital,conveyed their excitement upon receiving the donated equipment, describing the atmosphere as “euphoric. They commended the Congress for Advancement for their significant contributions, both past and present, emphasizing their pivotal role in the growth and development of the Hospital in Ibusa.
In a show of solidarity, the President General of ICDU home branch, Onowu (Sir)Paul Okobi,who also represented the President General of Ibusa Community Development Union(ICDU) Worldwide and Home branch lauded the gesture, highlighting the importance of health in society and for continuing the legacy of community development in the state, he encouraged other sons and daughters of Ibusa to follow suit.
At the presentation ceremony on Thursday, Comrade Emma Amatoku aka Kwasa,Hon. Ogom Osuji,Barr. Ify Iloba and hospital management staff were in attendance.
Ibusa born Philanthropist Pastor Idowu Okeze, yesterday,embarked on inspection tour of an ongoing community road project at Ogboli Ibusa in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Pastor Okeze who was conducted round by the project engineer, said the road construction in the area will improve on connectivity within the community and will link from Ogboli Village to Asaba express way.
The ongoing construction of Ogboli road in Ibusa, which is closed to completion is to ensure proper discharge of runoff and connect the communities that were hither-to almost unmotorable. The project which is expected to be completed in matters of days is the first presence of Federal government infrastructure in the community.
Meanwhile, Pastor Okeze assured the Ibusa people of his commitments to continue to attract more Federal government project.
Cido Asthma Foundation is an Independent Nigerian charity organization working to conquer asthma in the country and create adequate awareness of the disorder in partnership with people with asthma, and all who share their concern, through a combination of education, information, communication, support, research, and advocacy. Some projects include the “SCHOOL ASTHMA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN (SAAC),” an initiative with the youth in our schools, or the “EDUCATE SOCIETY & COMMUNITY ON ASTHMA & PREVENTION (ESCAP),” a program with the larger society as target (local Government, Towns, Cities, Villages and Rural Communities).
World Asthma Day, celebrated annually on the first Tuesday of May, serves as an important opportunity to raise awareness about asthma and its impact on millions of people worldwide. This year, World Asthma Day falls on May 6, 2025, and its theme, “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All,” focuses on the need to ensure that people with asthma have access to the medications necessary for effective management of their condition.
Cido Asthma Foundation,Medical Director, Dr Wisdom Okeze who spoke at the event to commemorate World Asthma Day with the theme ”Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All.” at the Obi Nwaokocha Cooperative Event Center,Ibusa said asthma, a condition involving the airway may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough and wheezing, and when poorly controlled could become deadly and result to death unexpectedly.
Dr Wisdom Okeze
According to him, poor control of asthma symptoms in Nigeria occurs when many people cannot assess the severity of their symptoms very well and many people don’t use their inhalers appropriately while deaths occur when they don’t use appropriate inhalers when an asthma attack happens.
“Many asthma patients hesitate to use inhalers, rather they want to use the asthma medications in tablet or injection forms. Inhalers are the best available medicines for it because the drugs go directly to the windpipe where the problem actually is.
“Inhalation corticosteroid is the key cornerstone for the management of asthma; many people still take tablets that is why their asthma is properly controlled. Some don’t know the appropriate drug to use. Some also take herbal concoctions believing that it is going to cure them.
“Asthma is not curable but it is treatable. With good asthma control, there wouldn’t be nighttime or early morning asthma symptoms and limitation in doing any activity including sports. There wouldn’t be any exacerbation of asthma symptoms or visit to emergency units of hospital or admission for asthma.”
One of the resource person Prof.(Dr) Ijeoma Nduka,said the use of asthma drugs in the tablet form is being discouraged because, over time, people could suffer from hypertension, diabetes and even kidney or heart failure. “It is the same medicine just that the drugs are powdered and put inside an inhaler. If oral medication is taken, the drug gets absorbed into the body and reaches other organs, which can have more side effects. In the case of inhalation therapy, there is no major side effect, rather it works effectively,” she added.
Prof. Nduka declared that many things including dust, fumes, animal danders, strong perfumes or odours, cockroach droppings and even freshly cut grass, fumes from heating oil can trigger asthmatic attacks and it is important for individuals to learn their triggers and avoid such things.
She said asthmatics should always carry their rescue inhalers at all times because they cannot predict when they may have an attack and will require it for their treatment. She criticised the continued inclusion of oral salbutamol and corticosteroids in the country’s Essential Medicines List (EML), despite international recommendations against their use.
The oral medications, she explained, are associated with harmful side effects such as tremors, irregular heart rhythms and increased risk of asthma attacks and death. However, the drug remains more accessible than safer inhaled alternatives due to cost and outdated prescription practices despite World Health Organisation (WHO) warnings.
“Once an asthmatic attack starts within 5 minutes, if an individual is not rescued by using inhaler, the person can die.” She asked that people stop stigmatising people that have inhalers or individuals with asthma attacks.
According to the second resource persons, Dr Segun Dairo, Delta -based Public Health Physician, highlighted air pollution, hot weather and pollen as significant triggers of asthma attacks, shedding light on the intricate relationship between environmental factors and respiratory health.He said that asthma, characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, affects millions of people globally, with symptoms ranging from wheezing and shortness of breath to coughing and chest tightness. While genetics play a role in asthma development, he said that environmental factors could worsen symptoms and trigger attacks.
According to him, studies have shown that air pollution, including particulate matter, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide, can irritate the airways and worsen asthma symptoms, particularly in urban areas with high pollution levels.
“By promoting awareness and education, we can help individuals better understand their condition, recognize triggers, and take proactive steps to prevent exacerbations.
“Ultimately, the matron of Cido Asthma Foundation, Mrs Precious Uche Obi(BNSc. RPHN/RPON) said by empowering individuals with the tools they need to manage their asthma, we can work towards improving overall health outcomes and reducing the impact of asthma on individuals’ daily lives. We salute all the healthcare workers and scientist that are working tirelessly to mitigate the impact of this disorder on the general population.
“We also want to use this opportunity to encourage asthma patients to rely on information from their healthcare providers and continue to take their medications regularly and avoid triggers. They should always maintain proper cough etiquette. Remember to keep safe and stay healthy,” Matron stated.
Dr Obioma Okoye who is the forth resourse person, said that Asthma can be avoided by following the subsequent points: Avoiding exposure to asthma triggers such as air pollution, cold air, fragrances etc
Avoid contact with allergens, Avoid smoke from cigarettes, candles, incense, and fireworks, Staying away from sick people (cold or the flu) Keep the surroundings dust free, Taking vaccinations on time to prevent pneumonia, diphtheria, tetanus, zoster vaccine, and whooping cough. She said the disease is not curable but can be adequately controlled to allow the sufferer leave a virtually normal life. In all cases it is extremely important to identify and avoid triggers.
In closing remark,Pastor Idowu Okeze, who is the founder of Obi Nwaokocha Okeze Foundation issued a passionate plea to all Nigerians, including policymakers, civil society organizations, and corporate leaders, to rally behind the cause. “Asthma does not discriminate,” he said. “Ironically, we only seem to discover how many of our politicians are asthmatic when they are arrested. Let them be part of this movement now—not out of compulsion, but from compassion and foresight.”
“As we mark World Asthma Day 2025, let us remember that no one should die simply because they cannot afford to breathe. The time to act—for the air we breathe, the health we deserve, and the lives we can still save—is now.”
Pastor Okeze stressed that the ability to breathe should not be a privilege but a basic human right. “Inhaled corticosteroids—the cornerstone of asthma management—must be within reach of every Nigerian, regardless of their income level or where they live,” he said.
Let’s keep moving forward — for the patients who deserve better, and for the future of respiratory health.
Cido Asthma Foundation extends warm greetings as we celebrate World Asthma Day 2025. This year’s theme, chosen by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), is *”Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All.”*
GINA reminds us that empowering individuals with asthma through education is crucial for them to effectively manage their condition. This knowledge empowers them to understand their triggers and medications, and to recognize when to seek medical attention.
As healthcare professionals in Cido Asthma Foundation, we play a vital role in this empowerment process. GINA encourages us to continuously deepen our awareness of the latest evidence-based practices for asthma management, particularly research on avoidable morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. By staying current, we can provide our patients with clear and accurate information about their asthma and treatment options, ultimately enabling us to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s specific needs and circumstances.
By working together, we can empower individuals with asthma in Delta State to take control of their health and live fulfilling lives. Let us use World Asthma Day 2025 as an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to education and empowerment in the fight against asthma.
Think of filling a plastic bag with some water tie it then puncture a few tiny holes in it and try to squeeze the water out. Do you notice it takes a lot of effort and even some resistance for the water to come out as compared to if you had punctured larger holes? Our lungs are like air bags that inflate and deflate as we breathe in or out. One of the most common conditions that affect how the lungs perform this essential activity of breathing is Asthma.
Asthma is a non-communicable disease, meaning it can’t be transferred through air particles or coming in contact with someone that has it, and it affects both children and adults but is more prevalent in children as a chronic disease. Asthma is a condition characterized by the narrowing and swelling of the airways (the tube-like structures that allow the passage of air) and most times produces excessive mucus. Asthma has no cure and has great financial implications on both the affected patients and their families causing them to miss either school or work. One good thing is that it can be controlled but can lead to death in very serious cases of asthma attack.
The cause of asthma is still not fully known but most asthmatic patients are usually born with it, which speaks to the fact that it can be as a result of genetics or some are detected in early childhood due to factors like air pollution, respiratory infections, allergies, etc. The symptoms of asthma ranging from difficulty in breathing to cough, wheezing, red and itchy eyes, excessive mucus production, chest pains and sometimes difficulty in breathing.
According to the Economic Times report on Asthma in 2023, about 339 million people are affected globally and there has been a record of its increase by 50% every decade. In Nigeria, the prevalence is very high ranking her as one of the leading countries with high rate of asthma globally approximating 13 million people living with clinical asthma.
In view of this year’s World Asthma Day which talks about empowerment through asthma education, we thought to share on how to prevent asthmatic attacks and also tips on how to help someone experiencing an asthmatic attack.
How to prevent an Asthmatic Attack
Identify the triggers: this is the first and most crucial step, once you’re able to identify what causes you to have an attack, it would be easy to eliminate. It could be dust, pollen, certain fragrances, household detergents or elements within your home or outside environment. While most triggers are common to asthma sufferers, there are those specific to each individual, so identify yours.
Avoid the triggers: sometimes complete elimination may not be possible for many reasons but try as much as possible to avoid or stay away from them to prevent attacks. For example, if someone in your house uses a fragrance that triggers you, then avoid being there when that fragrance is being used
Avoid smoke of any type
Treat colds early: the best bet is to prevent colds (catarrh) by not frequenting cold places or making sure you’re well covered when there’s a decrease in temperatures but if you eventually get a cold be sure to treat it immediately.
Take your medications as instructed: defaulting medications can cause severe attacks at every slight trigger so to make sure you’re protected make sure to take them as prescribed.
Keep your inhaler handy
Eat healthy: This can never be overestimated. Eating healthy involves having a diet filled with fruits and vegetables, staying hydrated, avoiding oily and salty foods, all of these help in keeping the immune system healthy.
How to help someone experiencing an attack
Help them sit down and reduce excessive clothing especially if they’re tight or constrictive and help then access their inhaler
Ask them to take slow but deep breaths
Assist them in using their inhaler if the attack doesn’t subside (use the 2:2:10 rule, two puffs every two minutes, up to 10 puffs)
Give them reassurance: panic can make an asthma attack worse so make to help them calm down and know they will be fine.
Make sure the person is away from triggers: you may be countering your efforts of helping if the person is still around triggers so make sure the person is not within harms-way.
Seek emergency help: if the person doesn’t seem to be getting better, reach out for help by calling emergency numbers available or getting the person to the nearest hospital but follow the above steps first.
Gone are the days where people don’t know what to do in times of emergencies and knowledge is key in saving lives and preventing casualties.
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Fashion designers plying their trade in Asaba have been told to recreate the traditional ‘Akwa Ocha’ of the Anioma nation to clothing materials that will appeal to the people and promote its cultural value.
The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Asagba Prof Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, FNIALS, made the call on Saturday at Chybee African Festival of Culture and Fashion, which showcased locally designed female clothes.
The Asagba, who spoke through his Chief of Staff and Akudo of Asaba, Chief Ejike Nwokolo, said the ‘Akwa Ocha’ remained a highly cherished traditional attire of Anioma people, especially of Asaba, and should be recreated into different designs in order to popularized it.
Asagba Prof Azinge commended the founder of Chybee Entrepreneurship Foundation for Women, Lady Chinyere Chukwudi, for empowering women in fashion design, saying that was the way to go in the face of the prevailing high rate of unemployment in the country.
The First Class traditional ruler called on other entrepreneurs in different trades in the state, and indeed the country, to emulate Chybee Foundation, so as to strengthen the private sector to create jobs and contribute significantly to economic growth.
He thanked the Foundation for honoring him with an award for Royal Leadership Excellence, promising to continue to show purposeful leadership and commitment to rolling out people-driven reforms for the greater good of his kingdom.
The Asagba congratulated the beneficiaries of the empowerment programme and advised them to take advantage of the opportunity given them to grow their businesses and create jobs for others.
Earlier in her welcome address, Lady Chinyere Chukwudi said Nigeria’s fashion industry had become a significant contractor to the nation’s economy, creating jobs and opportunities for designers, artisans and entrepreneurs.
Lady Chukwudi added that African culture and fashion also served as a powerful reminder of a people’s cultural identity, and in a globalized world remained truly authentic, instilling pride in people’s root and reminding them of the beauty in diversity.
She said events like the Chybee African Festival of Culture and Fashion celebrated Nigeria’s rich heritage, fostered cross – cultural understanding and built lasting connections, while also serving as a tool for advocacy, empowering individuals, challenging stereotypes and promoting inclusivity.
The event featured testimony of beneficiaries, exhibition and fashion run-way, dances, presentation of awards, grant presentation, magazine launch, among other activities.
Chief Lucky Blessing Odiakachukwu Abuah, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd, a Real Estate Development company, has not just carved a niche for himself as one of the biggest players in real estate business in Delta State and Nigeria, but also a philanthropist per excellence.
Chief Blessing Abuah is a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian real estate industry.As the Chairman of Hen-Ric Empire’s Garden Limited, he has been making waves with his vision to redefine real estate experiences and bring value to both local and international clients. His innovative approach to real estate has helped Chairman of Hen-Ric Empire’s Garden Limited grow and become a trusted name in the Real Estate industry.
Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd can boost of an impressive portfolio of historical real estate landmarks in Nigeria. In order to provide various flexible plans on all its properties, Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd finishes to taste to meet both medium and high Income earners as the company intends to bridge the gap in housing deficit across Nigeria.
Abuah’s journey to success began with a deep passion for real estate. He started as a realtor and worked with various real estate companies before founding Hen-Ric Empire’s Garden Limited. Despite being a young company,Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd has already made a significant impact by delivering various estates and allocating over a thousand plots of land to clients.
Abuah’s success can be attributed to his hands-on approach and commitment to mentoring his staff. He ensures his team is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the industry. As a result, many of his employees have gone on to become CEOs of their own successful real estate companies.
“Real estate is more than just buying and selling properties,” Abuah says. “It’s about creating spaces that people can call home and ensuring they have a positive experience throughout the process.”
Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd stands out for its focus on affordable properties that offer substantial returns on investment. By doing so, the company makes real estate accessible to a wider audience while also ensuring their investments grow over time.
Abuah’s passion for the industry is evident in his commitment to transforming underdeveloped areas into vibrant communities. He aims to bridge the gap between investors and opportunities, while also protecting clients from potential pitfalls.
“Integrity is the foundation of our business,” Abuah emphasizes. “We prioritize our clients’ interests and investments at all times, ensuring they feel confident and secure in their decisions.”
Looking ahead, Abuah and Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd have ambitious plans to expand their operations further into South West Nigeria, with upcoming projects in Lagos. They are also set to launch a luxury apartment building in Delta State, aiming to bring a touch of modern living to the heart of the city.
Abuah’s impact on the real estate industry in Nigeria is undeniable. Through his dedication, expertise, and innovative strategies, he is revolutionizing the sector and paving the way for future growth and success.
According to Chief Abuah, Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited will continue to provide real estate services, making housing affordable to all in a profitable, standard, ethical and sustainable manner.
Mr Lucky Blessing O. Abuah, CEO, Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd
In the real estate management sector, one name you cannot simply ignore is the Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd, a real estate development company with a large portfolio of luxury homes and apartments. Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd is reputed for its high quality finishing where intelligent designs meet aesthetics to create the perfect backdrop for the modern lifestyle. Owned by very enterprising and innovative Lucky Blessing Abuah, Hen-Ric Empire has continuously and successfully shaped new lifestyles with a focus on design excellence, space, and has built quality at an affordable price. The CEO, Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd, Mr Lucky Blessing Abuah belongs to the rare breed of young entrepreneurs who can turn stones to diamonds.
Abuah said these in a recent interview with newsmen, revealing that Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd had plans to diversify its operations in order to tackle larger and more complex projects. Lucky Abuah is making huge steps to ensure an excellent career, with the zeal to create a niche that is yet building for them a channel to create impact and remain unequivocally relevant. In a recent interview with him, we discovered some of the huge strides the young man had attained over the years.
During the interview, he disclosed how he has continued to nurture a quite successful career in Real Estate Development and Entrepreneurship. Although, he told Newsbreeze Magazine Crew that before moving into the real estate industry, he had earlier been engaged in the Hotel Accommodation consultancy and security services in Nigeria.
Below are the juicy excerpts as told by the man who has fought so many wars and won all:
Can you tell us about your background and how you ventured into the Real Estate industry?
My name is Lucky Blessing Odiakachukwu Abuah from Ezukwu/Anyalobum Village in Ibusa Community, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State. I had a tough childhood upbringing and it helped me all my working life. I have not honestly taken annual leave or months off work. I just enjoy working. That is the first contradiction about me.I started out as a Rental Agent back which played a pivotal role before I transitioned into the Sales of properties, I gradually transmuted into an astute Real Estate Developer which birthed Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited. It’s been an extensive process for me. They say you don’t grow big to manage well, you manage well to grow big. Over the years I have learnt and honed numerous skills. From leadership, team building, communication, sales and marketing, people skills the list goes on.
Sir, you are recognized as one of the Most Distinguished CEOs to look out for in 2023. What does it take to be successful in a business environment like Nigeria?
Well, thank you very much for this opportunity and privilege accorded me and my company, it’s a privilege and an honour, so I say a very big thank you to the editorial board of Association of Community Newspaper Publishers (ACNPN).But I must say that one person does not and cannot make success because there’s nothing like self-made success or millionaire, it takes a team effort among other success factors
Here in Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited, I can’t acclaim the success to myself because the success of the company (or my success so to speak) is built on team spirit, trust, dedication to work among other factors. I must also mention here that the management team of this company played a vital role in this professed success.
Again, it takes team spirit to build success in an environment like Nigeria among other factors of success such as dedication, trust, hard work, commitment to your goal etc.
Give us a background of Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited
Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited was basically incorporated to solve housing problems in Nigeria, Africa and beyond. I have always been an investor, investing in stocks and shares and having an eye in real estate but for capital, but honestly, these words inspired to me delve into real estate, just to solve this pending time bomb, and of course as an entrepreneur we turn every passion into a business.
Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited is built on this premise, playing its role to solve a possible housing deficit problem in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.
What is the Vision and Mission of Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited and how much of it would you say has been achieved?
Our vision is simply to be the most foremost real estate service provider, providing housing and real estate services at a world-class standard.
And our Mission; To provide real estate services, making housing affordable to all in a profitable, standard, ethical and sustainable manner.
So far, I would say we are yet to achieve it, because if we have, then, there is no need to remain in business, however, we are proud to say that we have made many Landlord today, even those that never believe they can be landlord owing to their income level, but right now they can be proud to say “With Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited, I am a Landlord.”
Tell us about the services you render at Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited.
Basically we sell lands and properties, developing new lands/estate. We also do property documentation, lands surveying, property management/maintenance, architectural/structural designs, constructions and other real estate services. We make owning landed properties easy irrespective of your income level, social status, educational qualification or any other limiting factor.
How have been sustaining the good performance of your company over the years despite the challenges in the country?
Sustaining good performance in business in a country like Nigeria I must say is like cracking a hard nut, but in anyways, the hard nut needs to be cracked when doing business.
Talking about how, honestly I can’t point out a single factor but I must say that we learn to understand business and market dynamics, know the competition and our competitors and find ways to improve our visibility in our way to gain some level of market share and most especially we improve on our service delivery to maintain and satisfy our customers.
In the face of a competitive business environment in Nigeria, Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited has upheld excellence and good corporate governance. What are the factors responsible for this feat?
Well thank you very much for this remark but I must say that we are yet to attain excellence because I know we still have much work to do especially when facing the supposed giants in the real estate industry, however, if I must say; we have a clear strategy and we try as much as we can to deliver on every promise to our clients.
More so, we ensure discipline and commitment to our corporate goal.
The incidence of collapsed buildings has been attributed to private developers. What is your take on this?
Truly, building collapse can be easily traced to private developers and of course in Nigeria, it is very easy to cast blame when something or anything goes wrong but the fact remains that there are so many other players in the real estate sector and there are so many other factors that can constitute building collapse, though some of this factors can be avoided when there is proper due diligence at every phase of the building.
Well, Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited is building on this failure made by some other private developers and as such we have put up a qualified team of experts that handles all projects and every material purchased must meet the specified standard without any form of compromise whether from client, suppliers or contractors.
Sir, where do you hope to see Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited in the near future
woow… This is a wow question…. I see Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited becoming a household name in the real estate industry. I see Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited among the biggest and second to none real estate companies in Nigeria and beyond. I see 80% of Nigerians investing and/or owning property or portfolio with Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited… the list is endless my brother.
What is your take on the ease of doing business in Nigeria with particular reference to your line of business.
To this question, I will say it is tough doing business in Nigeria, this can be largely traced to the dwindling Naira fall against the dollar. Our economy seems to be built around the dollar and the fall of Naira against the dollar is affecting every sector of the Nigerian economy and let’s not forget that Nigeria seems to be a consuming economy so to speak and not producing. This means virtually everything in Nigeria is imported hence the fall of Naira and it’s really affecting our economy.
No wonder the world bank ranked Nigeria 131st out of 190 countries in 2019 in terms of ease of doing business, I think these statistics says it all.
Referencing it to real estate, the fact is this, real estate is not an essential commodity like rice, garri and the likes, only those who have eaten enough at least can delve or invest in real estate, this means when the economy is not friendly or when a common man has not eaten enough he cannot invest or go into real estate business, however, real estate being a perfectly competitive business according to an economist, that allows for free entry and free exit, anybody with enough capital can invest or go into real estate.
Please share with us your corporate social responsibility?
In many ways, I can’t start mentioning, we have affected our societies positively especially in the various environment where we are developing new lands. Like I said I can’t start mentioning all that, but the thing there is, we are rolling out more plans to impact society and our community in bigger ways come 2024.
What is your advice for Nigeria youth on career pursuit?
Honestly, when it comes to the issue of the youth, in recent times I get scared and worried, why because our youth are no more learning trades or going to school, they say school is a scam and learning a trade is a waste of time.
Anyways, my advice, there is no shortcut to success, internet fraud cannot and will never lead to success but rather to the destruction of both self and the economy. No economy is built on fraud, but rather on entrepreneurship, industrialization, education and the likes.
China is termed an economic giant today because of industrialization, no economy or future can be built on fraud.
No business grows without facing challenges. Tell us about your experience so far.
Truly, no business grows without facing challenges and here in Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited, we had our fair share of challenges and of course, these challenges come at every level of growth.
As a new brand in the market, coupled with stories of failed real estate companies, it was not easy selling, however with doggedness and resilience, selling our corporate values, we were able to break through the market.
And one thing that helped us through then was keeping to our promises. Promise little and delivering more, today we have records of clients across the continent not just in Nigeria.
More so, looking at the bureaucracy in land acquisition, land registration and land titling, this poses considerable difficulty in effective housing delivery, especially in urban cities. For instance, the process of obtaining a certificate of occupancy may take up to 2-5years following normal protocols and the cost is extremely high.
So if I must say there are challenges at every phase of the business, a wise man says, “new levels, new devils “but in anyways, we must conquer and deliver our mandate.
Lack of integrity and contract dishonour is a common feature of Nigeria Business. Tell us about the situation of Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited?
integrity, if I must say, is lacking in the fabrics of an average Nigerian citizen, but you cannot do business without trust, so when it comes to this, we trust with our eyes open.But in Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited, we promise less and deliver more hence gaining the trust of our clients. We honour every contractual term and as a matter of fact, we love reducing all contracts to prints and/or get the endorsement of all involved, so every party involved is clear about his role, responsibility and liability with respect to the contract.
What are some of the significant challenges you have faced in the real estate industry in Nigeria?
One of Nigeria’s most significant challenges in the Real Estate industry is the lack of access to financing for developers and potential homeowners. There is also a lot of bureaucracy and red tape when obtaining necessary permits and approvals, making the development process more difficult and time-consuming. However I welcome the challenges. I’m not one to focus on problems, I see it as a waste of my mental strength; this does not go to say I ignore them, that said, I will rather focus on solving the problem. I am a solution-oriented mind.
What motivates you to keep pushing forward in your work?
My motivation comes from a desire to be the best I can be, to make a positive impact in the world, and to leave a lasting legacy. I am also motivated by my family, my team at Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited, and the numerous people who believe in our mission.
What one piece of advice would you give any aspiring developer reading this interview?
Believe in yourself. The sky is your limit. There’s something I hung in my office, ‘try to look at the earth from the moon, not from the earth to the moon”. That’s the kind of ambition we have here in Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited, and that’s what I recommend for young people. Don’t see limitations, don’t see challenges, see opportunities in everything. Believe in yourself. You will get there. To stand the test of time, you must have a unique identity and be able to create a captivating value proposition.
How can new clients contact your Company?
For new Clients seeking to engage with Hen-Ric Empire Garden services can easily reach us on the following phone numbers 070371185195,08020507344 and 09058829134. Instagram:empiregarden1 Facebook: Hen-ric Empire or Hen-Ric Empire Garden Website: Henricempiregarden.com
What is the most interesting thing about you and your company?
I am spontaneous; and difficult to contain in a box. I evolve quickly and respond to situations because I adapt quickly. It puts so much pressure on people who work with me because I can be very calculating. My instinct is always to come up with solutions in any situation. Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited love the process of turning a vast land of nothingness into a beautiful and luxurious structure which becomes amazing admiration.” He stated that his dream is to provide affordable luxury and quality homes in Nigeria.
Sir, you have been touching the lives of many people in your town, local government, Delta State and Nigeria in general through your foundation?
Yes, Lucky Abuah Foundation (LAF), is focused on society development and provides various forms of support to improve the lives of individuals within the Ibusa Community, Oshimili North Local Government, Delta State and Nigeria in general. We are committed to fulfilling our vision of creating a new and flourishing Ibusa, driven by peace and the empowerment of the less privileged. I have been helping people and will continue to do so because I promised my God that once he blesses me , I will give back to my people. My company Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited has empowered alots of youths in Ibusa and Delta State through skill acquisition and scholarship to alot of youth and we will continue to do more for our people as part of Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited social responsibility to our communities.
Sir, What is your message to the youth?
Well, I’ll like to thank you for this. And I believe you’re also part of the youth, and I ask all of you to believe in yourselves. Nothing is impossible. You can overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow if you believe in your-self. if i can achieve success today with hard work every youth on the street will equally be great tomorrow. I appeal to our youth to embrace peace and not to get involved in crime and fraudulent activities. Thank you.
The Grassroots Newspaper Publishers Network of Nigeria (GNPN) Delta State Council, has faulted the news report indicting a popular Realtor and Real Estate guru per excellence, businessman from Ibusa,and the Chairman of Hen-Ric Empire’s Garden Limited, Chief Lucky Abuah as a Gun-Runner, Cultist and a Land Grabber.
A body called Oodua Integrity Group who accused Chief Abuah through their South -South coordinator, Tosin Olaluwa, had in a report accused Chief Abuah, popularly known as Bullet Empire of Gun- Running Cultist and Land Grabber operating in Asaba and Ibusa in Delta State. The group also accused Chief Abuah, a respected Realtor and Real Estate guru from Ibusa to be heavily involved in stockpiling dangerous weapons including AK-47 in Asaba and Ibusa.
But, reacting to the report, the Grassroots Newspaper Publishers Network of Nigeria (GNPN) Delta Council in a statement signed by the Secretary Comrade Precious Eurgo and made available to journalists in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Tuesday 28th April,2025, declared that the report was misleading, aimed at destroying and tarnishing the good image of the Chairman of Hen-Ric Empire’s Garden Limited, Chief Lucky Abuah.
“Hen-Ric Empire’s Garden Limited, is a Real Estate firm, Marketing, investment, and development company situated in Asaba, Delta State Nigeria. They are duly registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria with REG: 1874198. Hen-Ric Empire’s Garden Limited, operating with a high level of dignity, integrity, and efficiency in all their services and their services cut across property marketing, property investing, property consulting, and property development.
Chief Abuah is a legitimate member of Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. He is never a member of any cult group but does his businesses legally with integrity. And due to the insecurity plaguing the nation, Delta State inclusive, he applied for Police protection which was duly granted.
All their properties are legally documented, thereby free from government acquisition, land grabbers’ troublemakers, or any sort of encumbrances.
“Chief Lucky Abuah, the Chairman of Hen-Ric Empire’s Garden Limited is not a Gun-Runner, Cultist or Land Grabber, but one of Nigeria’s reputable Real Estate mogul and Realtor who carries out his legitimate work of Real Estate in accordance with the extant laws guiding the sector, among others and he has not been found wanting or posing any security threat to either his community or its environs.
“The investigation carried out by the Oodua Integrity Group was done to create disaffection, tarnishing of the image the person of Chief Lucky Abuah because the source(s) of their information is/are questionable. How on earth would an individual or group that claimed to be from South-South zone of Nigeria claimed to have interrogated certain people in the community about the activities of Chief Abuah without interfacing with the Community Newspaper Journalists and Publishers who are well grounded in Community reportage?
“The assertion that Chief Lucky Abuah had been posing serious security threat to his community and nothing happened to him is a baseless and misleading statement. “The reporter should not usurp the work of the security agents who have nothing incriminating against Chief Lucky Abuah as he does his business as a reputable real Estate mogul and Realtor carrying out his legitimate work of Real Estate in accordance to the law of Nigeria.
We called on the general public and the security agents to disregard the misleading information of Oodua Integrity Group through Liberty TV media, who accused Chief Abuah of orchestrating criminal activities with the aid of rogue police officers and also exploiting government security agents to perpetrate crimes in Ibusa and its environs. It is a known fact that Liberty TV and other media houses was paid to air wrong information about Chief Lucky Abuah just to defame his personality because of his rising popularity among his peers. Chief Abuah is a well known philanthropist who has touched the lives of many homes in Ibusa, Asaba and its environs.
It will also be highly laughable for Oodua Group to say that 10 Mobile Police officers are attached to Chief Abuah. Even the Delta State Police Commissioner do not have such number of police officers attached to him.
The incident being purported on the publication that security agents from an agency in Abuja, acting on intelligence, were prevented from arresting Chief Abuah by his police escorts. This is not true and highly misleading. Besides, the writer would have stated the correct security agency that came from Abuja that acted on intelligence.
Chief Abuah poses no threat to anybody or community because he was recently honoured by the Grassroots Newspaper Publishers Network of Nigeria( GNPN)Delta State Council in a conference held in Asaba for his philanthropy and Community development initiatives over the years. Will Oodua Group tell the Delta story more than Community Newspaper Publishers who reside with the people?
The reason why the Nigerian Police Force are yet to respond to such misleading report is that Chief Abuah is well known to them and would amount to injustice on him if the police act on such negative report on an innocent man.
The Director General, Security in Delta State Hon David Tonwe has affirmed that the rules of engagement remains the hall mark of Operation Delta Sweep in security matters.
Hon Tonwe who was reacting to a video by an online blogger that men of Operation Delta Sweep harassed an innocent Deltan said the author of the video doctored all that transpired.
The DG made reference to the incident of 20th April 2025 that involved Mr. Moses Hujionye and said that there was a video evidence that showed what transpired totally different from the narrative being propagated by the blogger.
He said men of Operation Delta Sweep have been trained and retrained on civil engagement and how to treat citizens on the road and at security flashpoints and wondered why some persons will treat security men with disdain and reckless abandon.
Hon Tonwe warned those using the Social media to portray security men in bad light and encourage disrespectful conduct from citizenry to desist or be ready to face legal actions.
The DG maintained that the mandate of the operation does not include investigation and prosecution pointing out that all arrest carried out by men of the operation were handed over to the appropriate agencies for investigation and prosecution.
He maintained that he has consistently advised the public to report any unprofessional conduct by men of Operation Delta Sweep to his office for disciplinary action to avoid infringement on peoples rights and breach of public order.
Hon Tonwe said alot of progress have been recorded by operation Delta Sweep in the fight against crime and criminality in the state pointing out that those circulating unverified videos of molestation care less about highlighting successes recorded.
He praised the commitment by all security agencies, including Operation Delta Sweep for the dogged fight against kidnapping, armed robbery and other heinous crimes and called on residents of the state to voluntarily offer information that could help advance security strategies of Governor Sheriff Oborevwwori.
Hon Tonwe thanked the governor for his support to security operatives in making the state safe for all saying no effort will be spared in making the state unsafe for mischief makers.
To those aiding and abetting crime,Hon Tonwe said the long arm of the law will descend on them soonest.
He called on security operatives to be at alert in flushing miscreants out of the state.
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World Asthma Day, celebrated annually on the first Tuesday of May, serves as an important opportunity to raise awareness about asthma and its impact on millions of people worldwide. This year, World Asthma Day falls on May 6, 2025, and its theme, “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All,” focuses on the need to ensure that people with asthma have access to the medications necessary for effective management of their condition.
Asthma is a non-communicable disease, meaning it can’t be transferred through air particles or coming in contact with someone that has it, and it affects both children and adults but is more prevalent in children as a chronic disease. Asthma is a condition characterized by the narrowing and swelling of the airways (the tube-like structures that allow the passage of air) and most times produces excessive mucus. Asthma has no cure and has great financial implications on both the affected patients and their families causing them to miss either school or work. One good thing is that it can be controlled but can lead to death in very serious cases of asthma attack.
allergies, etc. The symptoms of asthma ranging from difficulty in breathing to cough, wheezing, red and itchy eyes, excessive mucus production, chest pains and sometimes difficulty in breathing.
avoid or stay away from them to prevent attacks. For example, if someone in your house uses a fragrance that triggers you, then avoid being there when that fragrance is being used
Can you tell us about your background and how you ventured into the Real Estate industry?
Give us a background of Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited
Tell us about the services you render at Hen-Ric Empire Garden Limited.
The incidence of collapsed buildings has been attributed to private developers. What is your take on this?
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