PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

 Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s administration continues to deliver on its urban renewal agenda through the ongoing construction of the Jimeta Ultra Modern Shopping Complex. The project, managed by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry under Hon. Commissioner Dr. Ishaya John Dabari, is making notable progress across several phases. Report on current Site Updates indicates that Block B Phase 1, lines 1-6 handled by Messrs Lubell Nig. Ltd, has first-floor slab reinforcement works ongoing, with casting in progress. Work also showed that Formwork for slabs and lintels, including soffits and sides, is actively underway. Formwork and reinforcement activities by Messrs Madugu Commercial and Construction Company, showed remarkable progress on the first floor. On the Steel truss installation by  Messrs Amijapp Nig. Ltd, steady  progress is recorded across the ancillary buildings. The project, which is going according to time and specification, reflects the administration’s commi...

 The Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, was among the dignitaries who attended the Nigerian Army Day Celebration interdenominational church service in Jalingo, the state capital. The Service was held at the Salvation Baptist Church Magami, in Jalingo. Speaking at the service, Dr. Agbu Kefas described the Army as an institution with a long and proud history of service and sacrifice.  He emphasised that commemorating the day is not only to honour officers who are alive but to pay tribute to the fallen heroes who paid the supreme price to defend the nation. Governor Kefas pointed out that as soldiers, their loyalty to God is not only imperative but also guides their actions in any circumstances and helps them remain steadfast in their duty  According to him, the loyalty of a soldier is the strength of the Nigerian Army. He therefore urged the army and all Nigerians to remain loyal to God, as it is the foundation of strength, hope, and resilience.  In his remarks,...

…Says zone reserves right to review future with PDP if... Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says he fully stands by the position of the National Working Committee, NWC, the Board of Trustees, and South East Zonal Executive Committee, ZEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the crisis rocking the party. Mbah also expressed support for the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the party scheduled for Monday, June 30th, 2025, saying that while he was still a member of the PDP, he was “simply fed up with the shenanigans that have more or less made the party an endless circus.” The governor, who made his position known to newsmen after a closed-door meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Chairman of PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara; and the South East Zonal Chairman of the party, Chief Ali Odefa, among others, at the Government House, Enugu on Sunday, equally maintained that the position of the South East ZEC of the PDP to review its future with ...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, led a campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking as part of activities commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Governor Diri advised  people of the state, particularly the youths, to shun hard drugs and trafficking of illicit substances, saying they were harmful to their health and to the society.  The Bayelsa governor, who spoke shortly after the weekly Prosperity Walk exercise at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, also urged youths to develop themselves by acquiring a skill and work towards actualising their God-given potential. "We just completed a nine to 10km walk, which is a test of our fitness. As it is said, health is wealth. He implored youths to emulate the shining example of a Bayelsa-born United States-based athlete, Victory Godah, who was discovered through the state's sports programmes.  He commended her gesture of donating sporting equipmen...

...Says Yenagoa Deserves Five LGAs Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said despite recent upsurge in cult-related criminal activities and last Saturday’s abduction of Justice Ebieyerin Omukoro by yet-to-be-identified armed men, the state remains one of the most peaceful in the country. Governor Diri also said his administration was committed to the safety and security of residents of the state and was leaving no stone unturned in tackling pockets of insecurity experienced in recent weeks. The Bayelsa governor spoke to a mammoth crowd on Wednesday at the Oxbow Lake Pavilion in Yenagoa during the grand finale of his thank-you tour across the eight local government areas in the state. Diri contended that no state in Nigeria was immune from security breaches and that recent criminal activities were not peculiar to Bayelsa, urging people of the state not to play politics with security issues.  Assuring that the kidnapped state high court Judge will regain his freedom, he...

 Hassan Garba  To ensure the safety of the state and maintain an environment conducive for residents to carry out their daily activities, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, convened an expanded security meeting at the Banquet Hall, TY Danjuma House, Jalingo. This meeting brought together key stakeholders from across the state. Addressing the attendees, Dr. Agbu Kefas emphasised that the meeting aimed to engage stakeholders in a comprehensive and deliberate approach to securing the state. He noted that significant progress had been made in various sectors, including education, health, and agriculture, over the past two years. However, he stressed that without security, no meaningful progress can be achieved. The Governor highlighted that the state faces threats from multiple sources, including infiltration through motor parks, marketplaces, the international border with the Republic of Cameroon, neighbouring states, and unregulated mining activities. He underscored t...