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Oyo State's Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye has stated that the policies of Governor 'Seyi Makinde towards improving the agriculture sector have worked well in bringing about necessary reforms and innovations in agriculture practice in the state. He maintained that through the combination of technical services, infrastructure development and investments in human capital in the sector, the state has become a leader in agricultural innovations and food security in Nigeria. Olaleye, who stated this on Thursday, at the opening session of an inter-ministerial press briefing organised by Governor Makinde's Media Unit, to commemorate the second anniversary of Omituntun 2.0, highlighted the achievements of his Ministry. Olaleye noted that through these veterinary services, rural development, extension services, capacity building and infrastructure development programmes carried out by the Ministry, the state has emerged as a leading agr...

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for the creation of an additional state for the South East, to place it at par with the other six geopolitical zones. Mbah also made a case for rotational presidency and state police to give every part of the country a sense of belonging and secure the nation better.   He spoke on Thursday evening when he received in audience members of the Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment, who were on a courtesy visit to him at Government House, Enugu, ahead of the regional public hearing on constitution amendment holding at the International Conference Centre, Enugu during the weekend. “One that excites us most is the idea of state policing. We have advocated ardently that there is need for states to create state police services, just as you have the the federal police, but with defined jurisdictions and operational parametres. “We think that this is overdue and there could not be better time for that given the fragilities we have...

Enugu Air, an Enugu-state owned commercial airline is set to launch on Monday, July 7, 2025, a statement released by the state government on Thursday has revealed. According to the state government, Enugu Air is part of Governor Peter Mbah Administration’s integrated blueprint for a modern, multimodal transport ecosystem and vision to make Enugu a major aviation hub. In the statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Obi Ozor, the government said that the launch of Enugu Air would take place at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, as the Special Guest of Honour, among other dignitaries. “Enugu Air will take off with an initial fleet of three Embraer aircraft, E170 and E190 series, selected for their efficiency, comfort, and adaptability to the regional market. “The inaugural routes will establish a ‘golden triangle’ with Enugu at its core, connecting Abuja and Lagos and subsequently exten...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of Adamawa State and the welfare of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. The Governor restated this commitment when he received corps members on Wednesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Yola. Governor Fintiri thanked the corps members for showing appreciation for the government’s efforts and for giving back to their host communities.  He encouraged the corps members to mix freely with  the communities where they are posted and see everyone as one people. The Governor said his government will keep working to ensure peace, unity, and safety for all residents and corps members in the state. Governor Fintiri also revealed that his administration is finalising plans to build a brand new NYSC camp to provide a better and safer environment for corps members now and in the future. He promised to continue prioritising their welfare and urged them to...

In his effort to address food insecurity and youth unemployment in Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has flagged off the distribution of farm inputs to beneficiaries of the 300-hectare pilot farm at Gani-Gaku in Demsa Local Government Area. Under the initiative, each local government area is to be allocated 300 hectares, which will be divided among farmers, each receiving one hectare for farming. The pilot phase includes Demsa, Ganye, Hong, Maiha, Madagali, and Michika, after which the program will be expanded to the remaining LGAs. The distributed inputs include fertilizer, herbicides, seeds, and other essential farming materials. Addressing the gathering, Governor Fintiri said: “The 300 hectares per LGA pilot scheme is our well-thought-out response to combating food insecurity, which could ravage us if not addressed early. It is a deliberate strategy that combines campaign, visioning, and best practices. “The campaign entails targeted sensitization for a green life and the...