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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Government has denied spending N1.1bn on wildlife conservation as captured in its quarterly budget implementation report. Commissioner for Information, Jude Okpor, gave the clarification in a statement on Tuesday in Abakaliki, capital of the state. He was reacting to a report by an online medium with the title “Ebonyi Without Zoo Spends N1.1billion On Wildlife Conservation in Nine Months, Less On Health, Water Provision.” Mr Okpor described the publication as not well researched and devoid of any iota of truth. “The writer obviously failed to carry out adequate investigations necessary to authenticate his report,” he…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has condemned the threat by the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, to sack striking workers describing it as irresponsible and unhelpful. Ajaero, who stated this in a statement on Monday night, accused Mr Nwifuru of refusing to implement the new N70,000 minimum wage, an action he termed as a display of impunity towards workers in the state. Striking workers face sack – Nwifuru Ikengaonline had reported how Nwifuru had warned the state workers to resume work or risk being sacked if they failed to resume within the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has teased lecturers in universities of Agriculture, challenging them to go beyond theoretical classroom work and engage in serious farming. Uzodimma who gave the challenge while delivering a pre-convocation lecture at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, said it was an irony for lecturers in universities of Agriculture to be buying certain produce instead of harvesting same from their farms. “How many of you here eat bananas and plantains harvested from your farm,” he queried. Uzodimma, therefore, challenged universities of Agriculture to lead in research and innovation, providing…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Bishop of Enugu Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, has lauded Nigerian-born Prof. Paschal Okolie, over his insights in proffering solutions on issues plaguing national development plans. Onaga spoke at the Holy Ghost Catholic Cathedral, Enugu, during a thanksgiving mass and reception on Monday for a successful inaugural lecture by Prof. Okolie, held at the University of America, California, USA, at the weekend. The bishop noted that men of questionable character should not be allowed into the corridors of power. Earlier at the weekend in the inaugural lecture, Okolie, who is a Professor of Public Finance…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has vowed to sack any worker who fails to report to his duty post within the next 72 hours. He stated this in Abakaliki, capital of the state, at a media parley with Journalists. He also vowed to pay workers by the number of days they worked noting that he has directed heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to open attendance register to document the workers duty attendance. He was reacting to the one week strike embarked upon by the Organised Labour in the state which crippled activities in government…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Labour Party’s senatorial aspirant for Anambra South Senatorial District, Chief Paul Orajiaka, has assured people of his constituency of effective legislative intervention and value-based leadership if elected. Orajiaka made the promise while addressing party faithful and zonal executive members to conclude his week-long tour of the Local Government Areas (LGA) of the Senatorial District. The Local Government Areas visited were Nnewi North, Ihiala, Nnewi South, Aguata, Ekwusigo, Orumba South and Orumba North. He said: “The tour of LGAs is to intimate you on my goals for Anambra South senatorial zone and why I should have your support.…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Persons with disabilities under the auspices of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Anambra State Chapter, have taken to campaigns to promote inclusivity and equal access for disability community in the state. The group stormed New Life Church during their Sunday Service to advocate for the construction of ramps, accessible restrooms, and other facilities that would enable persons with disabilities to worship comfortably. Addressing the congregation, leader of the team and Vice Chairman Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Comrade Ifeanyi Igwegbe, emphasised the need for religious leaders to make worship centers accessible and…
…Says Nigeria abandoned agri-dollar for petro-dollar Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has said that any country which cannot feed itself is not yet a sovereign nation. This is as he regretted that Nigeria upon the discovery of crude oil, abandoned what he called “agri-dollar for petro-dollar.” The Governor who made the assertion while delivering a pre-convocation lecture at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, regretted that Nigeria had abandoned agriculture for imported foods. Uzodimma who was represented by his Commissioner for Education, Professor Victor Nwachukwu, warned that if no urgent actions were taken to…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia It was a harvest of First Class over the weekend at the 12th convocation ceremony of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, as no fewer than 162 out of the 4,781 graduands made First Class honours. While 164 bagged Doctorate degrees; 1,710 graduated with Second Class Upper Division; and 2,124 made Second Class Lower Division. Analysis of the list of graduands showed that 734 graduands made Third Class, nine had only Pass while 42 had unclassified grade. In his speech at the massively-attended ceremony, the VIce Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, said the vision of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mrs Ugochi Madueke, has said that Enugu State remained the epicentre of Tourism in Nigeria. Madueke said this while declaring open a 2-day workshop on domestic tourism organised in Enugu, by a private enterprise, Jands Travel Business School, Enugu. According to her, Enugu State was the place to begin when thinking of tourism in Nigeria. Madueke further described tourism as more than just economic driver but a bridge that connects cultures, fosters understanding and promotes sustainable development. “As we acknowledge today all the tourist sites that we have in…