30TH OLYMPICS GAMES "LONDON 2012"

London has earned the reputation of hosting the Olympic game for the third time; 1908, 1948 and 2012.

This edition is the 30^th Olympic Game. There is no use wasting time on the fact that The Olympics are the biggest multi-sports event in the world. With a history of almost 114 years of organized celebration, Olympics carry a whole new definition of sports, integrity, nationality and brotherhood in every four year.

The first registered games of Olympics were held in Athens of Greece in the year 1896. Since then the event grew in volume and magnanimity to attain a cult status by today's time.

The opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics witnessed the touch of mastery as renowned film makers like Danny Boyle and Stephen Daldry were the brains behind.

The mascots of this edition of this great event are Wenlock and Mandeville, two figures with one eye each with a metallic finish. Both of them are designed with deep implied meaning and convey various messages to the world. The Olympic flame burns in the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Friday, July 27. Fireworks burst above the stadium during the opening ceremony. Fireworks were aesthetically exhibited over the Olympic Stadium. Fireworks explode from the stadium roof. Fireworks ignite over the Olympic Stadium. Sir Paul McCartney performs during the opening ceremony. An actor dressed to resemble Britain's Queen Elizabeth II parachutes

The major sports events that will draw the attention of the spectators and media in 2012 edition are swimming, archery, football, table tennis, volleyball, boxing and weightlifting. All the competitions will be held in various venues and stadiums that are constructed or modified keeping in mind the Olympics. A few of them are the All England Club at Wimbledon (tennis), Wembley Stadium (football) and The O2 (gymnastics, basketball).

Nigeria is among the countries participating in the United Kingdom Olympics in 2012.  More than 200 countries are participating.

The sheer grandeur that Olympics contain is beyond words and fictions, facts and figure. We have to just wait a day Nigeria will be opportune to host this tournament.

London city is in full flow evidence of a serious preparation of the Olympic Games 2012.

The official logo of the Olympics is a set of five rings attached to each other signifying the five continents of the world. The easily recognized logo of Olympics suggests the coming together of the countries in these continents.

ADIEU! BISHOP ANTHONY ILONU

May I use this medium to extend my condolence to the entire clergy and laity of the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe on the death of the first local ordinary of the diocese & the Bishop Emeritus of Okigwe Diocese, Imo State; Most Rev. (Dr.) Anthony Ekezie Ilonu. He died on Friday, June 15, 2012, the feast day of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, after a protracted Illness.

Today, Wednesday July 11, 2012 the body of this distinguished servant of God and a defender of the catholic faith is being interred into the mother earth. May the good Lord receives his soul and let His perpetual light shine upon his servant, Anthony.

I mustn’t fail to extend my condolence to the mourners especially, the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, CYON Okigwe Diocese. Those of us that are in the youth apostolate cannot forget the homilies and keynote addresses of this icon during our provincial rallies and national meetings. Take heart!

Born on November 13, 1937, the late Bishop Ilonu was ordained a priest of Umuahia diocese on December 19, 1964. He was appointed the pioneer Bishop of Okigwe Diocese by Pope Pope John Paul II on January 24, 1981. His Episcopal ordination took place on March 29, 1981 with Archbishop Carlo Curis as the ordaining prelate, assisted by Francis Cardinal Arinze and late Bishop Anthony Gogo Nwedo CS.Sp.
Bishop Ilonu retired as the local ordinary of Okigwe Diocese on April 22, 2006; after diligently nurturing the diocese as an exemplary leader and father. He was succeeded by Most Rev. Solomon Amatu as the chief shepherd of the diocese.

                                                              Hon Chief Emmanuel Kc Amucha

                                                                            (Mkpisi Ola Edo)  

                                          (CYON Provincial president, Owerri province 2000-2007)

WHO IS KELECHI AMUCHA

PROFILE

Born in Nbawsi, Isiala Ngwa North L.G.A of Abia State Nigeria. Kelechi began to draw and paint before going to primary school. Seemingly, he inherited art from his father, Rev. M.D Amucha of the blessed memory - a clergy and a retired teacher who was famous in the classroom with his chalk-board illustrations.

Kelechi Emmanuel Chinedu Amucha started exhibiting his creative talent as a pupil at Community School Amapu Ntigha. He used to assist some student-teachers from TTC Ihie in preparing their teaching aids such as charts and illustrations.

He got exposed to the art academically at Secondary Technical School Amapu Ntigha. He blended very well with his fine art teacher, Mr Lawrence Nwaogwugwu. He was one of the run-up winners of 1985 Imo State MAMSER Poster art competition.

While waiting for his WASC examination result, he offered himself the opportunity of learning Graphics and Commercial art in Papaitor Signs Nbawsi under the directorship of Mr Okechukwu Anaba.

Kelechi has NCE, BA and MA in Fine and Applied Art / Education. His versatility has made him to dangle into other fields of studies both in Nigeria and Europe. He had taught art in many private secondary schools in Nigeria such as, De World Int'l Sec. School PH, St Margaret Ang. Convent Umuariam Obowo, Lorretto Boys School (Now Bishop Nwedo Memorial Boys High School, Ossah Umuahia) Lucy Memorial Secondary School Amairi and Standard Comprehensive High School Ehere Aba. The public school is not left out, he was the fine art teacher, TTC Uzuakoli 2000-2004 and Ovom Girls High School (Junior) 2006-2007. Kelechi served NTA channel 6 Aba as an associate graphic artist under Nze Pius Okoroafor (of blessed memory) from 1996-2002.

Politically, he was the Supervisory councillor for education Aba South L.G.A 2004-2005, also served as the Supervisory councillor for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture.

Religiously, he was the Assistant Secretary of Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON)Aba Diocese 1997-2000. He took over the CYON Aba Diocesan leadership from His Royal Highness Eze R.O Azuh of the blessed memory. He was the CYON Aba Diocesan President 2000-2006. Served as the CYON Owerri Eccl. Provincial President 2000-2007.

Kelechi Amucha's name ring bell when Igbo culture is the issue among his contemporaries. He won the maiden edition of Essay writing in Igbo language organised by NAYOUFEST in 2004, this attracted him the title of "Nwokoro omenala Igbo" He holds other traditional titles such as "Mkpisi ola edo 1 of Isiala Nvosi" and "Ugba n'agbara oha 1 of Okpojiaku Aba. At present, he's the IT manager of Igbo Community Europe (ICE) Creator of CIVIGRAPHICS , and the Initiator of MKPISIOLAEDO AGENDA FOR YOUTHS (MAY)

Kelechi speaks Igbo, English and Spanish languages. He has widely exhibited his works beginning at A.I.C.E Owerri 1990-1993.He is popularly known as "Civilian".

And he loves football and dance.