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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Rotary Club of Umuahia, has unveiled plans to embark on multi-million Naira developmental projects in Abia State. Rotarian Temitope Nnaomah, who announced this during her installation as the 44th President of Rotary Club of Umuahia, District 9142, said the gesture was in continuation of the Club’s community transformation agenda. She identified the projects to include the renovation of the Newborn Incubation Centre at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, estimated to cost about N12 million; and the completion of a three-room block toilet at Ugwunchara Primary School in Umuahia metropolis to the tune of N2 million. Others…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, on Audit and Anti-Corruption in Anambra State has advocated for the establishment of an anti-corruption commission and passage of other laws to curb corruption in the state. The group made the call during their advocacy visit to the state Accountant General at the Jerome Udorji secretariat, Awka, Anambra State. According to them, the move will promote accountability and fiscal transparency towards ensuring value for money in the administration of the state. Presenting the advocacy brief, the team Lead, Freeman Ugochi, highlighted the prevalence of corruption in Anambra and the negative…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi, has urged Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State to institute a “Hall of Fame” as a way of immortalising former players of Rangers International Football club. Obi said this at the service of songs for two former players of Rangers International, Stanley Okoronkwo and Harrison Mecha, who passed on recently. The former governor of Anambra State said there was need for Nigeria to celebrate their past heroes to serve as a source of motivation to upcoming generations. “Let’s celebrate those who have sacrificed their…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Consul General, German Consulate, Lagos Nigeria, Weert Borner, has said that Germany is partnering Nigeria in building renewable energy sources in order to assist the country out of her poor energy delivery. Borner said this in a lecture delivered at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu, entitled “German-Nigeria Cooperation in the Global Energy Transition.” He said that renewable energy sources were cleaner and environmentally-friendlier. He called on the Nigerian government and individuals to invest more on renewable energy, which according to him, would help in job creation along its value chain. He…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide says there is no leadership tussle in the group following the recent death of its former President-General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Dr Alex Ogbonnia, National Publicity Secretary of the Igbo socio-cultural group, disclosed this on Friday in Enugu, stressing that such speculation by a section of the media was untrue. “There is no leadership row or tussle in Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide at present and there is not likely to be one in the near future,” Ogbonnia said. He said the group’s National Executive Committee (NEC), comprising erudite scholars, technocrats and veterans of diverse fields,…
…Clears air on salary deductions Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government, said it had already set up a committee to look into the N70, 000 new minimum wage, adding that provisions are being made to accommodate salary increase across other cadres of workers. Gov. Alex Otti who disclosed this during a media parley Friday night, said the state was engaging with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, with a view to agreeing on a workable pay based on the meagre resources. He said: “You know the minimum wage announcement was just about the minimum wage of N70,000.What that means…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has promised to empower 37,000 petty traders across the country as a way of cushioning the effect of the economic hardship on women. She made the pledge in Enugu, when she declared open this year’s August Meeting organised by the Wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah. She said that through her Renewed Hope Initiative Women Economic Empowerment, 1,000 petty traders in each state of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, would be supported. Tinubu, represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, said,…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), has announced an extension of the deadline for party primaries in the state. ISIEC Chairman, Chief Charles Ejiogu, who made the decision during a meeting with party chairmen explained that the extension was due to security concerns. According to Chief Ejiogu, the security issues in the state necessitated the extension, but assured them that it will not affect the September 21st council election date. The commission also reiterated its stance on not interfering in internal party affairs, but will respect court orders.
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Nollywood Actress and brand influencer, Chioma Amuna, (a.k.a Hannah Cyril), has advised upcoming actors and actresses not to allow the urge for money influence their acting. Amuna, who hails from Ebe in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, gave the advice in an interview with the Ikengaonline on Friday in Enugu. She admonished upcoming artists to be passionate and focus on becoming the best in the business and not allow money to influence them. Amuna said, “We want to make money in all our endeavours, but as actors you have to be passionate and inspire others…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government, on Thursday, distributed Agro inputs and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) grants worth N4.6 billion to registered farmers and traders in the state. The inputs distributed to farmers include rice and bean seedlings, cassava stems, organic and chemical fertilisers, herbicides, among others. Flagging off the distribution, Gov. Peter Mbah said the programme was to enhance food security, agro-industrialisation, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development in Enugu. He said that it was imperative to nurture small scale entrepreneurs for sustainable growth through the provision of the key enablers since they remain the…