PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

Adamawa State Governor, the Rt.Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, love, reconciliation and re-dedication to the service of God and humanity in the year 2022. "The end of the year and the beginning of a new one provides us all with an opportunity for reflection and introspection as well as to plan. But most importantly, it is a time to give thanks to the Almighty God for the gift and for His care and provision to all of us". While wishing the people of Adamawa State a happy, safe and prosperous 2022, the Governor noted the plans and efforts they made in the past year hoping it yields bountiful fruit.  "We thank God for bringing us safely to the end of an eventful year. As we celebrate the end of an extraordinary year, and look forward with hope to personal, State and national progress in 2022, I urge you to be more committed to the Adamawa project and support our plans for the economic development of the State as we int...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has sworn in two new High Court Judges for the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary. They are Justice Eme Daniel Ekong and Justice Effiong Asuquo Effiong.  Princess Eme Ekong, 56, after being called to Bar in December 1990, has served in the  Akwa Ibom State Judiciary and rose through the ranks to the position of Chief Magistrate 1, while Effiong Effiong FCIA, 48, last served as Chief Registrar in the State Judiciary, prior to the appointment. Speaking after administering the oaths of allegiance and office, the State Chief Executive congratulated the newly sworn in benchers and commended the contributions of the Judiciary to the functioning of the state government. "While I congratulate the two judges, I'm happy we're doing this before the end of 2021", Governor Emmanuel declared. The Governor sued for closer collaborations and harmonious relationship of the members of the judicial arm of government with the state executive, while tas...

…… Says His Administration Won’t Compromise Judiciary’s Independence Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has sworn in four Judges of the state High Court. The Judges took the oath of office on Thursday inside the Executive Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa, based on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC). They include a former Registrar of the state High Court, James Lookie, a Law lecturer at the Niger Delta University, Dr. Simon Amaduobogha, and legal practitioners, Mrs. Christine Enegesi and Mrs. Patience Zuofa-Diri. Governor Diri congratulated the new judicial officers on their appointment and elevation, urging them to serve the people with unfailing honour and commitment. He commended the NJC, the state Judicial Service Commission, the state Chief Judge and the Chief Ju stice of Nigeria for facilitating the process and endorsement of their nomination from the state. He said they were found suitable for the exalted office after meeting some strict prot...

  ...praises citizens for their resilience The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has praised citizens of the state and Nigerians alike for their resilience in the face of daunting security and economic Challenges in the past year, 2021. Governor Ortom said in his goodwill message to usher in the new year that citizens demonstrated their indomitable spirit for survival against unabating security and harsh economic situation that was compounded by the raging Covid-19 pandemic. According to him “The year 2021 was no doubt challenging. But I’m happy our people rose to the occasion. The lessons of the past year will serve as a useful instrument that will guide us to fruition in the years ahead”. Governor Ortom was pleased to note that Benue people have stood by him through thick and thin, promising that the interest, welfare and wellbeing of Benue people remains his firm commitment, mission and purpose throughout the days of his administration. As a government, Governor Ortom promised ...

Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the successful take-off of a Caliphate Studies Center (CSC) to be domiciled at the Sokoto State University, Sokoto. Already the plan to set up the center, according to the Sultan of Sokoto, who is also the initiator of the idea, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has got the boost of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), which has set aside N1 billion for its take-off. This is as the state government also set aside N600 million for the funding of Islamiyya schools under the purview of the state Arabic and Islamic Education Board (AIEB), for which a law is in the pipeline to upgrade it to a Commission. Gov Tambuwal disclosed these on Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 36th edition of the State Level Qur’anic Recitation Competition, 2021, held at the Sultan Muhammadu Maccido Institute for Qur’an and General Studies (SMMIQGS), Sokoto. The drive to institute the CSC, noted the Governor and...

A delegation of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors' Forum on Thursday visited their Adamawa State counterpart, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri  in Yola and pledge to rescue Nigeria  Those who visited Governor Fintiri are Deputy chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum and Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu ; Governor of Rivers State, Gov Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON  and the Governor of Enugu, Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi  Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Governor Ikpeazu said they were in Yola to identify with Governor Fintiri and the people of Adamawa State. "We have come to identify with you and to say we are grateful to God Almighty for how he has led you thus far. The good people of Adamawa state we bring good tidings and wishes of a better new year 2022. "We pray that God will enable us, will help us join other well meaning Nigerians to march forward and indeed rescue our country." Governor Fintiri commended his colleagues for the visit and to ...

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, assented to the 2022 appropriation bill of N186,635,135,582.00 (One Hundred and Eighty Six Billion, Six Hundred and Thirty Five Million, One Hundred and Thirty Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty Two Naira) passed by the State House of Assembly on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  Presenting the appropriation bill to Gov. Ugwuanyi for assent, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi disclosed that the budget proposal was not contentious, stressing that “it was a very wonderful budget of international standard”. He pointed out that 38 percent Recurrent Expenditure and 62 percent Capital Expenditure contained in the budget met international standard.  Hon. Ubosi explained that all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) were invited to appear before the various committees to defend their budget estimates, adding that they all complied accordingly. The Speaker said that critical sectors such a...

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has congratulated the Och'Idoma-elect, Pastor John Elaigwu Odogbo on his election as the 5th paramount ruler of the Idoma nation.  Governor Ortom on Thursday,  December 30th, 2021 at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi, received the Och'Idoma-let when the later was presented to him by the selection committee, led by Commissioner for Housing, Chief Ekpe Ogbu.  The Governor prayed God to provide the anointing on the new paramount ruler to be able to discharge his duties effectively, even as he pledged sustained support of his administration to the traditional institution.  He also pledged his administration's commitment to justice, fairness and equity at all times, stressing that as someone who comes from one of the least communities in the state, he will always allow God's will to prevail.  The Governor also congratulated the selection committee, kingmakers and all stakeholders who played key roles in the emergence of the new Och'Id...

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State met with President Muhammadu Buhari today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was to brief the President on the developments on the Enyimba Economic City Project and inform him of the next level plans for the mega project. The Governor who was accompanied on the visit by the Chief Executive of the Enyimba Economic City Project, Mr Darl Uzu thanked the President for the support given by the Federal Government to the Project, particularly the 20% stake taken up by the Federal Government in the project and the consistent approvals given by relevant federal authorities to important applications made on behalf of the project after fulfilling all legal and other relevant requirements. The President was further informed that all the international financial institutions involved in the project, from the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank to the Afrexim Bank had all fulfilled their obliga...

  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, signed into law the state’s 2022 Appropriation Bill, which was passed by the House of Assembly. Governor Diri assented to the bill in his office in Government House, Yenagoa in the presence of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, his deputy, Michael Ogbere, the House Leader, Monday Bubou, other principal officers of the assembly and top government functionaries. Governor Diri had in October presented to the assembly the bill tagged “Budget of Sustainable Growth” of N310,717,608,362. Speaker of the assembly, Abraham Ingobere, however, explained that the original figure was increased by N3,747,410,619. The governor expressed happiness that the budget was speedily passed by the assembly within the 2021 fiscal year. He stated that his administration was working towards moving away from dependence on federal allocations by improving the state’s internally generate...