Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has reiterated his administration’s vision to build stronger ties and establish a more beneficial working relationship with Peoples Republic of China to attract more direct foreign investments to the state, in line with the government’s investment drive. Governor Ugwunayi added that the government is currently making efforts to engage new development partners to make the state the economic and industrial hub of the South-East region and a preferred investment destination in the country. Speaking while playing host to the Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Zhou Pingjian, who was at the Government House, Enugu,…
Author: Alaba Rotimi
Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has commended the federal government for the decision to site one of the six campuses of the proposed ICT University in Enugu State. Governor Ugwuanyi spoke when the Minister of Communication, Barrister Adebayo Shittu paid a courtesy visit to the Government House, Enugu and addressed members of the State Executive Council (EXCO) The governor told the Honourable Minister that the state was delighted at his mission to the state, “to promote the importance of ICT as a key tool for youth empowerment as well as the overall socio-economic advancement of the nation”. The governor who…
Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has said that any form of war now will cost the Igbos N3 Trillion both in properties and in assets, stating that Nd’Igbo are being deceived by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that they will drive away Nigeria and give us Biafra. Governor Okorocha spoke when he gave sixteen newly recognized traditional rulers in the State their respective Staff of Office and certificates of recognition regretting that even when the cloud is gathering storm over IPOB activities, those who should be talking like traditional rulers, leaders and pastors have chosen to keep…
The Pan-African Cooperate Service Delivery Excellent Award has been conferred on the Management and Staff of Ministry Agriculture, Abia State. In the same stance, Rt. Hon Uzo Azubuike has been conferred with The Pan-African Prize for Excellence in leadership award by the initiative for positive influence on African Youth. The award is a culmination of the giant strides and commendable track records of achievements of the ministry under the watch of Rt. Hon Uzo Azubuike in the Agricultural sector which has greatly impacted the youths. Speaking after receiving the award on behalf of management of the Ministry, the Permanent Secretary…
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator (Mrs.) Aisha Jumai Alhassan, has commended Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his administration’s giant strides in uplifting the well-being of Nigerian women and children in the state, saying that the federal government is impressed with the commitment. Senator Alhassan also commended the governor for his contributions towards the passage of the Child Rights Law in Enugu State House of Assembly, which protects the fundamental rights and welfare of every child in the state. The minister spoke at the Government House, Enugu, when she led a delegation of Nigerian women to…
Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has disclosed that his administration is currently discussing with financial institutions, international corporations and other relevant organizations on the ways and means of extending easier and more convenient lines of credit and other facilities to traders in the State to assist them grow their various businesses. Governor Ugwuanyi added that the government is also making efforts to upgrade the capacity of the Enugu State Marketing Company to arrange special import services for traders in the state in line with the policy trust of his administration. The governor made the disclosures during an interactive meeting with…
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has indicated his interest in contesting for the highest political post in Nigeria but with conditions. He has revealed that he would be contesting the 2019 presidential election on two conditions; if President Muhammadu Buhari declines to seek a re-election and if 10 million Nigerians endorse him. Governor Okorocha made the statement in Owerri, the Imo State capital, when he addressed a youth delegates from all the geo-political zones in the country, who paid him a courtesy visit. The Imo state governor also said that, as a child, the north gave him education and…
The Governor of Imo State and Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has called on Nigerians to have faith in the All Progressive Party (APC) led administration. Okorocha vowed that leaders of the APC would not fail Nigerians and therefore pleaded for more time for them to redeem the promises they made. He stated this in his speech during the Federal Government and PGF parley on Policy Synergy, held in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. He said the APC should not be judged by what was going on in the polity, saying when they came to power in…
Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has reiterated his commitment to continually support the upliftment of artisans in the state. This is in line with his six point Integral Action Plan which is to banish poverty in the state. The Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs in the State, Mrs Latifat Giwa disclosed this while participating in ‘the ‘walk to live’ organised by Osun Barbing/Hairdressing and Cosmetology Association (OBAHCA) while celebrating their annual anniversary. Mrs Giwa then advised the artisans to remain focused and united in order to achieve their goals. She therefore urged them to pay all necessary taxes…
Osun State Government has announces the demise of the State Governor’s mother, Alhaja Saaratu Aregbesola. The Governor exclaims “THE GOOD MOTHER DEPARTS” and “INA LI LA HI, WA HI NHA ILLAHI RA JIUN.” It is with heavy hearts and deep sense of loss; yet with gratitude to the Allah SWT that the State Government of Osun announces the transition of Madam Saratu Aregbesola, the mother of the State Governor; Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. Madam Saratu Aregbesola transited in the early hours of Tuesday, August 1, 2017, after a glorious and eventful lifetime devoted to active service to Allah SWT, humanity and her…