Life, as often said, is a stage and every being existing in life have roles to play while on this stage. The adventure of life is in such a way that we are formed by our choices, thoughts and actions. Such that we think what we desire, act what we think and become what we act.
The measure of ones existence is not in the days or years of his life but in the living of his life. Thus, this citation on Ikemba Martin Chinagorom Opara is a brief look into the many exploits of his existence.
Brave and vibrant Martin Chinagorom Opara is the 4th son and 6th child of late Nnadinma Linus Mmerenini and Florence Nkechinyere Opara of Obohia Logara, Ngor Okpala LGA. of Imo State. Martin attended Community School Logara as well as Logara High School at the early stages of his academics before proceeding to Alvan Ikoku College of Education (affiliated to the UNN) for a degree in Political Science. While at Alvan, Martin was an all rounder, very notable and reliable goal-getter both in academics, religious and political activities. He was a strong member of the Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students, NFCS where he served as Abuja Convention Planing Committee Chairman. He was also the Assistant Secretary Political Science Students Associations, POLSSA before his historic election as the Students' Union Government, (SUG) President of the prestigious institution.
While serving as the SUG President, Comrade Martin Opara challenged and changed the status quo in students politics and performed excellently so well even far beyond the expectations of the students and management of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri. During the reign of his presidency, he was again elected by his colleagues (SUG Presidents) in Imo State as Chairman, Joint Campus Committee, JCC of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS. At the end of his outstanding academic sojourn, he finished strong at Alvan, making a second class, (upper division) from the affiliate institution - University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN.
After his first degree, he proceeded to the Imo State University, IMSU Owerri for an M.Sc in Educational Management and Planning.
Judith McNaught an American writer once said “You can’t outwit fate by standing on the sidelines placing little side bets about the outcome of life. Either you wade in and risk everything you have to play the game or you don’t play at all. And if you don’t play you can’t win.” Driven by his love for public service and desire to impact greatly in the society, after his M.Sc, Martin made an academic reverse for a degree in Law at the same Imo State University, Owerri.
Martin Opara has also made notable marks in community service having served his dear Logara people in various capacities, as two-term Secretary General of Logara Community Development Union, LCDU, and currently Vice President General of the same union. He left an indelible footprint in youth activism and unionism struggle having served as President of Owerri Zonal Youth Platform.
He is the President of Chidera Youth Organization, a youth support group of Hon. Bede Eke (Member Federal House of Representatives) and was the Youth Mobilizer of Ngor Okpala PDP Campaign Council 2019. Presently he is the President General of the apex sociocultural organization in Owerri Zone, Olu Owerri.
Martin Opara has recieved several honours, awards and Chieftancy titles. In 2010 he received Students' Ambassador Award from all the tertiary institutions in Imo State; also the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, CYON St Patrick Logara honored him with Soldier of Christ award, to mention but a few.
He holds the Chieftaincy titles of Ikemba 1 of Logara and Enyioha 1 of Eziama Oparanadim.
Chief Martin Opara is an accomplished young man, a public commentator and a responsible family man. He is blessed with a supportive pretty wife Dora and two children, Paschal Osinachi and Christabel Chimsom Opara.
He is the publisher of Eastern Vanguard Newspapers. He is a consultant with specialization in educational consultancy after working between 2011 and 2015 with the JENCEL Consults LTD.
He is currently an Executive Board Member of the Owerri Communications LTD, an ICT specialized consortium.
Chief Martin Opara is like a book whose next edition is more interesting than the current. As time and events happens, Ikemba continues to evolve to the best of his version.
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