From Ogbeh’s office, the Governor David Umahi headed for the Wadata Plaza national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he joined his fellow governors, the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders in handing over the affairs of the party to the Makarfi-led caretaker committee. Umahi and other key PDP leaders put politics aside and prayed for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is in the United Kingdom for an ear infection treatment. The following day, being June 8, the governor led his team that also included the Commissioner for Water Resources, Barrister Uchenna Orji, to the…
Author: Wale Adebayo
It was a three-day action-packed economic and political activities for Governor David Umahi in Abuja last week. The activities began Monday, June 7 with a visit by his Excellency to the Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, at the ministry’s office. Thereafter, the governor in company with some of his key aides headed for the Wadata Plaza secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where the Board of Trustees handed over the affairs and assets of the once ruling party to an interim caretaker committee led by a former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi. Tuesday, June 8, Governor…
On June 22, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announced in Lagos, Nigeria its acceptance of a US$150 million 15 year loan facility from KfW [Development Bank] (KfW). The loan agreement was signed today in London by Andrew Alli, CEO of AFC, and Jan Martin Witte, Head of Division for Infrastructure, of KfW. The funds will be used to refinance projects across the corporation’s current and prospective member states in several of AFC’s priority investment sectors: power, telecommunications, transport and heavy industries. KfW conducted a positive due diligence exercise and credit appraisal prior to offering the loan facility to AFC. The team’s…
Prince Thomas Abi Jr., a Cross River born public affairs analyst, has called on Cross Riverians to begin to look beyond party lines if the state must move forward. Prince Abi said the major problem the state has is the problem of party politics. “The major problem we have today in Cross River State is the problem is the problem of party politics. We have refused to look beyond party lines. All we do is fight and have refused to play advanced politics. We see those who are not in our political party as enemies. And those who share a different…
Partnership agreement has been signed between Ebonyi State Government and a Chinese firm, CAMC Engineering Company Ltd, in the area of power, agriculture, mining, manufacturing and health. Governor David Umahi, while receiving a delegation from UNIDO and CAMCE at the Governor’s Lodge in Abakaliki on Wednesday, said “On the issue of power, hospital, mining, agriculture, industry we are very much interested.” He specifically told the officials of the Chinese company led by the Director-General, Yu Tao, that his administration would be highly delighted if they could build a 10MW solar plant in the state. “We will like if we can…
A leading energy conglomerate in Nigeria, Sahara Group, has donated N120 million towards the cause of acquiring Mobile Cancer Centres (MCC) to combat cancer in Nigeria. This donation was announced in Lagos State today, June 22. The MCC is a clinic on wheels with state-of-the-art facilities for screening, follow-up and treatment including surgeries for pre-cancer and early cancer cases. The center also offers screening for ten cancer-related killer diseases, including hepatitis, diabetes, and malaria, among others, ultimately helping to improve life expectancy in Nigeria where at least 100,000 cancer cases occur annually. Sahara Group made the donation when Lagos State Governor,…
I have watched with utmost dismay the way Nigerians talk about our country. Nigerians do not show patriotism to our nation. We do not speak good about our nation which has led to the endless corruption today in the country. Due to the lack of patriotism, government officials steal and loot from our common patrimony. Lack of patriotism has not only destroyed our country but it has made Nigeria to lose her value before the international community. We do not trust ourselves and the globally community do not have an iota of respect for us. We must speak with pride…
The Nigeria International Technology Exhibition & Conference (NITEC 2016) is designed to be one of the largest annual tech gathering in Nigeria and this maiden edition promises to be richly rewarding with 50+ confirmed speakers and panelists and over 500 registered guests. Simply put, NITEC 2016 will be a veritable platform to truly look at various disruptive technologies and how they can help Africa grow. The keynote address at this year’s conference will be delivered by Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria and there are tons of other distinguished speakers. Here are a few of them; Prof. Umar Danbatta,…
Ebonyi State Government has signed a private partnership agreement with the Idams Group of Companies for the revitalization of the Nkaliki Hatchery Farm. The ceremony which took place at the Cabinet office, Abakaliki witnessed the presence of government officials and representatives of the company. The memorandum of understanding was signed in respect of revamping, and expanding the integrated farm which houses the hatchery, fish pond and other ancillary business activities in line with government’s desire to boost Agriculture as an alternative source of revenue generation. Speaking on the occasion, the secretary to the State Government, Professor Bernard Odoh said Ebonyi…
Ebonyi State Government has solicited the assistance of development partners in its efforts to boost rice production. Governor David Nweze Umahi made the appeal when he received the officials of the food and agriculture organization of the United Nations on a courtesy visit to Ebonyi State. Represented by his Deputy Dr. Kelechi Igwe, Governor Umahi said Ebonyi State has enormous potentials to excel in rice production adding that government would partner with organizations and individuals to achieve the desired result. He commended the organization for their willingness to work with Ebonyi State in building capacity of Ebonyi rice farmers. Earlier,…