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Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah has flagged-off the dualisation of 43.7 kilometers Abakpa Nike-Ugwogo-Opi Nsukka road, as well as the dualisation of 3.6 Kilometre Nike Lake-Penoks Junction-NOWAS-T-junction road in Enugu State. While performing the ceremony at Opi Nsukka, the governor said the project was part of his campaign promises, noting that it would enhance economic activities in the Enugu North senatorial zone, grow the state GDP exponentially and reduce poverty. The governor described Nsukka zone as another economic hub of the state, adding that the road project would be completed within 18 months. Mbah said that his administration had…
…Laments vandalism of Ohafia power installations Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, has commended his Ohafia kinsmen for banning metal scrap scavengers from operating in the community following their alleged link with incidents of theft and other criminal activities in the area. The Deputy Governor spoke at Amaekpu Ohafia during Ohafia Dialogue organised by Mben Political Assembly to advance the development of Ohafia nation. He lamented the vandalism of Ohafia electricity installation along Itu-Ututu-Ihie-Ohafia 33KVA line by hoodlums, saying it had stalled socio-economic development in the area. He decried the activities of vandals popularly known as…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter, has tasked newly elected Local Government chairmen and councillors on ensuring inclusivity in the governance of their areas. A statement signed by the JONAPWD State Chairman, Comrade Ugochukwu Okeke, congratulated the new Council leaders on their election victories, urging them to prioritise inclusivity in their governance approach. They also urged them to use their new positions to foster equitable representation for all members of the society. JONAPWD called on council leaders to ensure the appointment of persons with disabilities as Special Assistants on disability matters at…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Government has lauded the Agulu Peoples Union (APU) for its foresight in establishing the APU Vocation Academy, Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner For Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, gave the commendation at the official opening and first matriculation ceremony of the academy held at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area. She described investment in the future of society as laudable and demonstration of a society interested in the progress of the community. She said, “Youths are in dilemma, they don’t know their right from their left. With this Academy, the community is…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Equitable Health for Women and Empowerment Initiatives (EHWEI) has called for integration of menstrual hygiene education in the curriculum as well as establishment of Menstrual hygiene clubs in schools. Programme Officer of the group, Gloria Paul made, the call during a training workshop at Zion Vocational College, Ebonyi State to mark International Day for the Girl Child, themed, “Girl’s Vision For the Future.” The event witnessed free distribution of sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene kits to over 100 female students. Paul said the workshop is aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene awareness, management and accessibility among female…
By Chuks Iloegbunam You spoke to the Daily Trust on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The rare interview, conducted by Andrew Agbese and Isiaka Wakili, marked your 90th birthday anniversary. In it, you celebrated revisionism and claimed things that were not backed by evidence. This open letter is to point out and correct your horrendous amputations of contemporary Nigerian history. It is a necessary exercise because, as your Christian faith commands and as your fellow Christians profess, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32. Your interviewers asked this question: “You are committed to Nigeria’s…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Director General of the National Directorate of Employment, NDE, Chief Chuku Wachuku, will on Thursday October 31, feature on Ikengaonline townhall meeting. The former National President of the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists, NASSI, will speak on the topic: “Unlocking Youth Potentials Through Small and Medium Enterprises.” This is contained in a statement by the Editor-in-Chief of the South-East-focused accountability and good governance online Newspaper, Uche Ugboajah. The monthly meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm (WAT), will be co-anchored by US-based prolific writer and medical doctor, Osmund Agbo; and veteran Journalist and Author, Dr Chido Onumah.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia House of Representatives member representing Aba North and Aba South federal constituency, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA), has tendered apologies for slapping a taxi driver who came to deliver snails to him at his Maitama residence in Abuja. Recall that in a viral video posted by the distressed driver, Ikwechegh was observed assaulting the driver and threatening to deal with him. In the video, the lawmaker was observed repeatedly slapping and insulting the driver for telling him to come out and get the snail the driver was meant to deliver to him. The lawmaker, in the footage, insisted…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has appointed Professor Ndukwe Okeudo as the new VIce Chancellor of the Abia State University Uturu, ABSU, following the sack of Professor Onyemachi Ogbolu. The Governor has also appointed former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Agwu .U. Agwu, as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Board. This is as he has approved the release, and publication of the full report of the White Paper on the Visitation Panel which investigated the activities of the Management of the institution. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this during…
By Edmund Onyiriogwu In the current campaign to the topmost political job in America, zeroing on the micro than the macro is very vital in the evaluation of the right choice for the electorate in sustenance of America heritage as the bastion of democracy and freedom globally. Isolation of the two Presidential candidates from their political platforms, and the obvious howlers and failures of the respective parties is imperative. Appraisal of the candidate’s individual merits to the coveted office of American President is the challenge facing all right thinking Americans in the exercise of their suffrage. There are Americans who…