True virtue embodies five things: gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness. Senator Florence Ita-Giwa is an embodiment of these five rare qualities that set her apart as an exemplary icon. Countless times, Florence Ita-Giwa has distinguished herself as a woman of virtue and a remarkable politician. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the Nigerian social and political scenes are gearing up to celebrate her in a grand way as she joins the class of septuagenarians. The celebration will kick off today, Saturday, February 13, 2016, with a fashion show being put together in her honour by the Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria, at the Grand Ball Room, Oriental Hotel. The grand finale will take place on Sunday, February 21, 2016, in Lagos.
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Florence Ita-Giwa Bakassi children set to celebrate
Senator Ita-Giiwa a.k.a. Mama Bakassi, is not all about work, business and politics. Once in a while, she lets her guard down and enjoys a good celebration when the occasion calls for it. Ita-Giwa is set to roll out the drums in celebration of a decade of Bakassi Children Foundation. The celebration will take place before this year runs out.
Ahead of the festivity, the fashion icon organised a dinner strictly for the children at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, recently. She is also working on a new building in Calabar, Cross River State, which is billed to accommodate more than 50 children from Bakassi creeks.
The upcoming event will mark the 10th year anniversary of her foundation, and deserving Nigerians who have identified with the plight of the children of Bakassi will be honoured on the occasion.
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Florence Ita-Giwa plans evening wedding for daughter
LAST Sunday was indeed a joyous one for Senator Florence Ita-Giwa. Her daughter, Koko, kicked off her marital journey with the introduction of her would-be husband, Chimaobi Shawcross Obioha Jnr. The event was held at Ita-Giwa’s palatial home, Bellavista Towers, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. The forum was for the groom to make official his desire to marry Koko in accordance with their culture.
A very private ceremony, it was mainly attended by close members of the would-be groom and Ita-Giwa’s families. In attendance were Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, Mrs Evelyn Shawcross Obioha, Arthur Nwandu, Ogbuagu Emeka Okwuosa and Prince Engineer Walter Eze, among others from the groom’s side. Chief Great Ogboru also graced the occasion.
From the would-be bride’s side were HRM, Dr. Etim Okon Edet, the paramount ruler of Bakassi, Cross River State and HRH. Etubong Bassey. Hajia Abbah Folawiyo also witnessed the occasion.
Senator Ita-Giwa is currently planning the first evening wedding for her daughter. Celeb Watch gathered that she has picked September for the main wedding at Eko Hotels and Towers, Ademola Adetokunbo street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
For associates, admirers and acquaintances of the former Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, there is no better time to show Senator Ita-Giwa how much they love and appreciate her.
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Confab: Compensate Bakassi people, Ita-Giwa begs FG
Senator Florence Ita Giwa, a delegate to the ongoing National Conference and the Chairman, Conference Committee on the Environment, has pleaded with the Federal Government to compensate her people.
Ita-Giwa, while contributing to the report of the Committee on Foreign Policy and Diaspora Matters, said the ceding arrangement which was ordered by the International Court of Justice in the Hague and carried out by Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration was just to show to the world that two countries can settle a dispute without necessarily losing blood or staying perpetually in court.
According to Ita-Giwa,it would have been a misplaced priority, if the issue of ceding Bakassi to Cameroun led to a war between both countries, adding that all the people needed to be placated was better settled through compensation.
She appealed to other stakeholders to prevail on the Federal Government to adequately compensate the people of Bakassi even though they have been relocated.
According to her, “Commenting on the Green Tree Agreement, Nigeria after the end of the military intervention, Nigeria subjected herself to that jurisdiction in the Hague.
“Nigeria was obliged to abide by that ruling as we were told but by being obliged to that ruling used Bakassi as a litmus test to show to the world that two countries can settle a dispute without loss of blood and without staying forever in court.
“Nigeria signed away its territory known as Bakassi,I believe that having subjected the people to such harrowing experience,suffering and though the people have been relocated,they have not been settled.
“I appeal to this August house to show compassion by ensuring that the people of Bakassi are adequately compensated, even though we had 10years to appeal that judgement and Nigeria did not,I do not see any way that today we can go back to revisit that case.
“What I am appealing is that let Bakassi people be settled properly, we will not wish this country to go to war because of Bakassi all we are asking for is adequate compensation of the people of Bakassi”, she added.
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She will be missed- Ita-Giwa
Former Special Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo on National Assembly Matters and the Chairman of the committee on Environment at the National Conference, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, has commiserated with the government of Anambra over the death of the former NAFDAC boss, Dora Akunyili.
In a statement yesterday, Ita -Giwa described the deceased as a dependable woman who fought tirelessly in reducing fake drugs and control during her enviable stint as NAFDAC DG.
She praised her courage and commitments to national course and prayed that the families will have the fortitude to bear the loss that her death has created.
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Calabar Carnival: Ita-Giwa to dazzle with Seagull Band
NIGERIANS, foreigners and tourists planning to attend the forthcoming Calabar Festival will be thrilled by scintillating performances from the Seagull Band of Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, who was President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters.
In a statement made available to newsmen, Ita-Giwa said that her band was prepared to stage a performance that would be memorable, owing to adequate preparation and rehearsals that the group had gone through.
She added that movie stars and celebrities, who are also members of her band, would also feature prominently in the parade that would blow peoples’ minds with unique costumes and glamour.
Ita-Giwa also thanked the State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, for sustaining the carnival till date and also adding spices to its organisation with local and international presence.
The statement reads in parts: “Africa’s biggest carnival will hold again this year in Calabar on December 27. As usual, my Seagull Band that has prominently won the King and Queen contest will be hot in grandeur and style this time around. It will catch the eyes of our spectators with unique costumes and dance steps. It is going to be a show of a life time because we have completed rehearsals and they can be assured to see movie stars who are also members of the Seagull Band on parade with me.
“My band has always won the King and Queen contest and this year, we are ready to repeat the feat; and certainly, we shall blow people’s minds with our sterling performance. I want to also thank the Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, for sustaining the festival till date.”
