Ezinwa Callistus Chinonso Osunwa Marks 27, Unveils New Book On 23rd July 2017 at St Andrew Catholic Church Ibele, Near Umuaka

Ibele Community in Njaba Local Government witnessed the launching of a book “HIDDEN GENERATION” written by Ezinwa Callistus Chinonso Osunwa.

During the event, Chief Launcher/Chairman of the occasion Eng. Sergius Ojikeya received a copy of the book from the author and reflected deeply on its theme.

Responding, the author presented his profile, and address for the event to the teaming audience as follows:

The Profile of Ezinwa Callistus Chinonso Osunwa

The birth of this great young man; Callistus Chinonso was on the 17th of July, 1990 in Warri, Delta State to the family of Mr. Longinus Ama Osunwa and Mrs. Rose Osunwa of Eloka village in Ibele Autonomous Community, Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State of Nigeria. He was born in between four girls as the third out of the five children of his parents. Hi twin brother was lost barely after birth.

Spiritual Life

His journey of Christian faith and life started on 28^th Dec, 1990 when he was baptized a Catholic by Rev. Fr. R. Ogu and given the name Callistus by Rev. Fr. Malchy Osuunwa. He proceeded and received his first holy communion on the 20^th of April, 2003 immediately after which he joined the altar servers association of which he had remained a committed member till date. He was confirmed a catholic by His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. G.O. Ochiagha, the bishop emeritus of Orlu Catholic Diocese on 2^nd July, 2006. During the event, he was awarded a certificate of merit by Bishop Ochiagha, for his commendable education of the catechism and doctrine of the church.

As a child, he felt he had a call to serve God and humanity as a priest. And after due consultation in 2005, he was advised by his mentor, to go ahead and search for his priestly vocation, but all efforts to enroll into the seminary did not yield fruit. The further attempts he made after his secondary school to join the seminary did not also yield fruit. Later on, he decided to continue with his university education.

Due to his passion for the knowledge of the word of God, he was moved to join the Catholic Biblical Movement of Nigeria (CBMN) in 2007. He is also an avid lector and acolyte in the Catholic Church.

This loving and charitable young man believes and had always expressed that our lives here on earth are meant to love and serve God through our love and useful service to humanity. Callistus Chinonso; an ardent and prayerful Christian ensures that he communicates all he does to God in prayer and also makes out time to pray for others especially those who cannot pray for themselves.

It was due to his shining Christian life, simplicity and total commitment to the things of God that the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria in Orlu Diocese recommended him to the episcopacy of which he was awarded an Ezinwa Merit Award conferred on him by the Catholic Bishop of Orlu; Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma on the 31^st of July 2016 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral Orlu.

Education/Academic Life

During early childhood, the little Callistus Chinonso was enrolled into the kindergarten at Ekpa by airport road in Warri, Delta State in the early 90s. In 1996, he was admitted into the former Uncle Tony’s International Primary School and he later obtained his First School Leaving Certificate from River Side Primary School Umuaka.

In 2001, he was admitted into Sancta Maria Secondary School Umuaka. Later, when his attempt to continue his secondary education at the St. Mary’s Seminary Umuowa did not work out, he went ahead and completed his secondary school at Sancta Maria. During his secondary education, he was the student librarian and also the secretary to the quiz and debating group. Although, he often remarked that he was not too brilliant especially at the early stage of his secondary education, there was however a turnaround within his last few years in the school. He also won some awards of the institution which included award of the most disciplined student in 2003, the award of the overall first position which he upheld till graduation in 2008 and so on. He successfully, passed out of Sacra Maria with certifications from the West African Examination Council as well as the National Examination Council.

As a student with proven academic excellence, two different universities offered him admission in 2009 to study Chemical Engineering and Pure Physics respectively. However, his passion to study Physics outweighed the call to become an Engineer. He therefore chose to study Physics in the expense of Chemical Engineering. Although full of hurdles and challenges, his study in the university was interestingly graced with a scholarship granted to him by the Anueyiagu Education Foundation. Today he is by the grace of God, a scientist, and a graduate of Industrial Physics from the Federal University of Technology Owerri. As a material scientist and physicist, he had carried out a number of successful researches in medical physics. Currently, he is working towards using some principles to invent an alternative and better power supply for Nigeria and Africa; a vision which is by the grace of God a potential accomplishment.

Other academic certifications include, a certified network administrator by Okai Technologies in conjunction with Vital Aid Foundation Netherland, under whose scholarship grant he underwent a network management course of the institution in 2011. In 2012 he was also certified a digital satellite installer and consultant after his successful training and field work at the Monero Resources Limited.

As a prolific writer with proven potential zeal to impart to the society, he writes and publishes articles regularly through some press agencies across the nation. While in the campus as an undergraduate, he was an editor and reporter to De Lumen Press and also a reporter to The Nations News Paper, on Campus Life. Some of his famous literary works include; I see a new Nigeria, The Youth and the Church, A moment with God, The Influential Man, The Role of Physics in Transport Development to the Contributions of Nigerian Economy, among others. Callistus is also the author of some books including; The tangible Life, The Divine Encounter, among other books. He has similarly been called upon by a number of individuals or groups to edit and also make contributions/recommendations to some of their literary works before publication. He is currently working on two other books; “PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ORDINARY LEVEL PHYSICS” and also “RETURN OF THE MONSTERS” which is an offshoot of Hidden Generation.

Leadership and Social Life

Callistus is a multi-talented inspirational speaker, a transformational leader, distinguished peace maker, a justice broker, an innovative teacher and also a prolific writer.

Although an easy-going young man, Callistus had always distinguished himself among peers in various areas of involvement. As a resourceful young man, he was presented an award of excellence in Human Resources and Skills Acquisition in 2010 by HOREBSON RESOURCES LAGOS in recognition of his outstanding status in leadership, interpersonal relationship and communication skills. He has often been entrusted with some administrative positions in the society through which he has transformed a number of lives as well as the society. For instance, he has served as; Secretary General St. Andrews Mass Servers Association-200402008. Secretary Altar Servers St. Paul’s Utonkon Deanery in Otukpo Diocese of Benue State-2005. Secretary General of Eloka Youths Ibele 2006-2008. Secretary Old Umuaka Mass Servers Association 2007-2011. Leader, St. Andrew’s Parish Mass Servers Association 2008-2012. Prayer Coordinator Altar Knights STACC FUTO in Owerri Arch Diocese 2011/2012. Public Relations Officer, National Association of Njaba Students FUTO 2012/2013. Sec. Gen. Old Students Association of Santa Maria 2009-2013. Welfare Chairman/Treasurer NAPS FUTO 2009 Class 2009-2014, Departmental Coordinator Luminous 2009 Class NFCS FUTO 2009-2014. Secretary General National Association of Njaba Students FUTO 2013/2014. Financial Secretary Luminous 2009 Class NFCS FUTO 2012-2014. Treasurer Amaigbo Regional Mass Servers Association 2009-2015. Regional Treasurer Catholic Youth Organization 2013, till date, among others.

As a young man who has a great passion to serve God through useful services to humanity, Callistus in 2012 conceived and nurtured the vision to institute Achievers Builders International ABI. A charitable non-governmental organization founded to help people, especially the youths to discover and also fulfill their purpose of existence so that they could be more useful to themselves, God and Humanity at large. And through ABI, He addresses issues on talents discovery, positive response to life’s calling and general human development. It is also in the same spirit of charity and service that in 2013, he as the youth Leader Founded the Ndiokwu Youths Foundation, a bursary scheme which had empowered a number of youths from Ndiokwu Ibele Community.

He is also a fellow and ambassador of the United Nations Volunteer, with special mission on peace keeping and youth development. And he is currently the Chairman of the International Organization of United nations Volunteer in the South-East District of Nigeria.

His social life has never been in doubt as he is a member of the Rotaract Club; a subsidiary of the Rotary International. He is also an accredited associate of the Aruba Network; a professional organization of network Engineers.

His hobbies include; Travelling, jogging, writing, Research and Education.

Edited by Mbagwu Macdonald Chiemezie and Mr. Christian Okenwa.

An Address by Ezinwa Callistus Chinnso Osunwa On The Occasion Of His 27^th Birth Anniversary/Launching Of New Book

The Chairman of the occasion, all Rev. Fathers present, all Ezes and Ugoezes, my special guest of honor, the book reviewer, principals of schools, all other dignitaries present, distinguished gentlemen and ladies, I say good day and welcome to you all.

It is a thing of joy and also thanksgiving to God that you all have gathered today to celebrate with me. Today we have come to celebrate victory over all life challenges and tribulations which had come up my way over the years. Today marks the end of my first 27 years on earth, and also the beginning of another era in my life.

Sincerely speaking, it has not been so easy since childhood.

However, I felt obliged to share with you one of the lessons I have learnt over the years. And that is the main reason for this gathering. I believe this would rekindle the faith of many who may have given up, or would want to give up on God or on life due to certain challenges or societal pressures and disorders which has befallen our present society.

I have been a seeker over the years, seeking for God and his truth. I nearly gave up on God and on life especially between 2013 and 2015 because of certain terrifying experiences I had. Eventually, that period turned around to mark the beginning of a revolutionary era in my life. And it was then I understood that even if God did not assure us of smooth flight, he guarantees us of safe landing. But if eventually we don’t land safely, there is a reason for it. That was a big lesson for me. And after that lesson, I realized that truly his grace amazes. So if there are apparently recent changes in my life, that does not mean that God‘s calling for my life has changed, it rather means that my understanding of the call has deepened and broadened during the process of my self-formation. If you are one of those who have been moving around looking for miracle, then look at me today, I am a miracle. And I believe that each and every one of us here present is also a miracle. So, as you are celebrating me, I am also celebrating you. And we all are celebrating to the glory of God.

The book we are unveiling today is a product of circumstances. And that is why I have found it suitable to be presented to the public “first” and on this occasion rather than present the ones I wrote before it. The book “HIDDEN GENERATION” is a novel which illustrates a challenged academic set up and the after school experiences in a corrupt country like ours. It also suggests some possible solutions to the aforementioned challenges. In addition, it informs us that the most important knowledge one needs in life is how to start living from wherever he is with whatever he has, the remaining knowledge required are experiences.

Once more, I say welcome to you all. I am grateful to all whose advice and support made today a reality. I thank all who in one way or the other have added value to my life. I also wish to say a big thank you to all who in one way or the other added salt to the injuries I have sustained in life. I thank you because you have made me stronger. And may the almighty God bless you all and add values to your lives for coming to celebrate me today. Thank you so much for the gift of your presence.

I love you all. And may the Almighty God bless your stay, and in the end this occasion, may He safely lead you home through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ezinwa Callistus Chinonso Osunwa.

The occasion came to an end with excitements and joy especially regarding to the age of the author, his high built profile, the book and other of his wonderful works.

-Cosmos Yahzitere Okoh (Editor)