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…Says Aguobia-Nomeh school, others already captured for intervention in next phase The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State said it has carried out 1,355 verifiable projects in various primary and secondary schools across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state, under the State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB) and Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB), in line with its vision to improve the learning condition of the students. The state government disclosed that besides recruiting 7,030 primary and secondary school teachers, it procured and distributed over 48,000 classroom furniture and other learning tools for school children and their teachers across the state. The Ugwuanyi administration also revealed that it supplied and installed computers to 490 primary and secondary schools; science equipment to 151 secondary schools, and constructed and renovated classroom blocks, offices and hostels, among others, under PPSMB. Speaking on the recent ca...

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has sent a message of congratulations to the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Center Umuahia, Dr. Azubuike Kanario Onyebuchi on his elevation to a full Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology by the Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State. Governor Ikpeazu states that this elevation is a clear testimony of the hardwork, professionalism and commitment to excellence in learning and practice by the Chief Medical Director. The Governor notes that under the watch of now Professor Onyebuchi, the Federal Medical Center Umuahia has witnessed massive improvement in service delivery leading to the selection of the hospital to host the ultra modern diagnostic center built by the Sovereign Wealth Fund. Governor Ikpeazu is of the view that this elevation will serve as a tonic for greater commitment to the ideals of excellence on the part of Professor Onyebuchi. The Governor is proud that Professor Onyebuchi has joined the growing ranks of Abia sons and...

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed deep sadness over the death of the immediate past Vice Chancellor of the Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) , Professor Francis Otunta in a ghastly motor accident on Tuesday, 30th March 2021. Governor Ikpeazu describes the death of Professor Otunta as painful and heart breaking. "Professor Otunta was one of Nigeria's finest mathematicians and educational administrators. In the area of managing the affairs of tertiary institutions, he was one of the most experienced in the country having served as Rector of the Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Afikpo and later as Vice Chancellor at MOUAU". According to the Governor, "Professor Otunta was a well rounded academic who showed great respect to fellow academics. He supported and allowed me to lead a Research Team in Biochemistry at the University, even as Governor". "Perhaps, his most enduring legacy, in my view, is that he sh...

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed extreme and profound sadness at the death of his Deputy Chief of Staff, Chief Ukpai Agwu Ukpai, PhD. Governor Ikpeazu describes the sudden death of Chief Ukpai as perplexing having been with him throughout the build up to the House of Representatives elections held last weekend. The Governor who described Chief Ukpai as "one of my closest personal friends and one of those whose close friendship with me predates my emergence as Governor" , stated that his death has 'robbed him of a genuine and true friend and brother". "Chief Ukpai and I share an incredible brotherhood and friendship which bonded our two families together long before I became Governor. He always stood behind me in all my political struggles. He was unwavering and uncompromising. I feel a deep sense of personal loss at his death. I feel personally dimished". "Beyond our personal relationship", the Governor continued, "Chief Ukpai was a soli...

...Receives NYSC Presidential Honorees  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has offered scholarship to another first class law graduate from the state, Miss Pere Esther Amazige. Miss Amazige, who graduated from the Rivers State University in Port Harcourt, is the second female Law graduate to bag the scholarship after Miss Ebizi Eradiri that had a double First Class at the Niger Delta University and the Nigerian Law School. Senator Diri made the offer on Tuesday while receiving Miss Amazige and her mother, Mrs Joy Amazige, in Government House, Yenagoa. The governor, who assured her of his administration's preparedness to sponsor her education up to doctorate level in any university of her choice within and outside the country, congratulated her for achieving the feat against all odds. Governor Diri saluted Amazige's courage and resilience, pointing out that she was not deterred from achieving her dreams by her father's death. "You have a lot of offers in the Un...

The Akwa Ibom State Government has reiterated its resolve to continually invest in agriculture, in order to boost food sufficiency in the state.  The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet, stated this on Tuesday at the flag-off of the "My Entrepreneurship Goals Programme" (MEGP) Community Farm in Ituk Mbang, Uruan LGA.  Continuing, the Commissioner stressed that the current administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel would leave no stone unturned toward ensuring that more youths embrace agriculture.  "The Governor wants everyone to go back to agriculture. He believes that it is only through agriculture that we can reduce poverty in the society, that if the youths start cultivating, that they would not lack anything. So, the state government will continue to support young farmers in the state", she said.  While lauding the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Marketing and Brand Management, Mr. Ime Uwah, for successfully interpreting the governor's ent...

Abia Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has commended his Delta counterpart, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, for investing huge resources to develop human capital through formal education and entrepreneurial skills. Ikpeazu made the commendation while inaugurating Teacher's Professional Development Centre (TPDC), Owa-Oyibu, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. He said that the monumental investment in developing young people was already putting Delta ahead of other states in the country. He stated that the Delta Governor had done quite well in the deployment of resources to execute various people-oriented projects, adding that the establishment of TPDC by his administration was a clear attestation of his love for a robust education sector in the state. According to Ikpeazu, Okowa means well for Deltans with the various legacy projects, including the Teacher's Professional Development Centre, a unique and symbolic institution that will significantly boost educational developme...

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom says guaranteeing good health for people of the State remains one of the top priorities of his administration. Governor Ortom reiterated this today at the commissioning of a permanent office complex of the State Primary Health Care Board, SPHCB, Makurdi. He noted that health is wealth, hence the resolve to make it one of the five pillars of the present administration which informed the establishment of SPHCB in 2015 at the inception of his reign. According to the Governor, since establishment, he had continued to monitor and support SPHCB to ensure that health service delivery to the grassroots is optimised. He stated that the SPHCB and the Benue State Health Insurance Agency are working in synergy to ensure Universal Health Coverage, UHC in the State. Governor Ortom said disbursement of funds to eligible primary health care facilities in the state and enrollment of most vulnerable for easy access to service delivery would soon commence across the Sta...

...Receives NYSC Presidential Honorees  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has offered scholarship to another first class law graduate from the state, Miss Pere Esther Amazige. Miss Amazige, who graduated from the Rivers State University in Port Harcourt, is the second female Law graduate to bag the scholarship after Miss Ebizi Eradiri that had a double First Class at the Niger Delta University and the Nigerian Law School. Senator Diri made the offer on Tuesday while receiving Miss Amazige and her mother, Mrs Joy Amazige, in Government House, Yenagoa. The governor, who assured her of his administration's preparedness to sponsor her education up to doctorate level in any university of her choice within and outside the country, congratulated her for achieving the feat against all odds. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri saluted Amazige's courage and resilience, pointing out that she was not deterred from achieving her dreams by ...

...says Oyo keen on increasing agricultural outputs ...'Oyo one of six states for agro-processing zones project' Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, said that the state would soon fix at least 200 kilometres of rural roads through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The governor said that his administration was committed to improving agricultural outputs of the state so that it could take its pride of place and take many unemployed youths out of the streets. He stated these while receiving the delegates of the African Development Bank (AfDB), International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor informed the team, which will equally embark on a trip to the state's agro-processing project, that through RAAMP, the administration wo...

Amidst apprehension over the dwindling fortunes in the economy and the concerns raised over the shortfall in the oil revenue for the month, workers and retirees in Akwa Ibom State have started receiving their March 2021 salaries and pensions. Governor Udom Emmanuel defied every known economic postulation by paying the salaries and pensions of all categories of workers in the state, despite fears of uncertainty in the air for weeks. Our investigations reveal that the financial ingenuity of the Governor was brought to bear as workers in the state smiled to the bank with alerts on their phones, as Government kept its part of the bargain in rewarding them for their efforts. Concerns had been raised on the shortage of revenue accruable to the state following the impact of the December Force Marjorie on Exxon Mobil, fuelling speculations that the state may owe salaries for the month of March 2021. Some cynics projected that with the revenue fall, it might be impossible for the state Governme...

Bayelsa State government has halted logging without permit and other deforestation activities in order to protect the state's forest reserves. Henceforth, all commercial timber dealers are to obtain permit from the Ministry of Environment before embarking on logging activities. Governor Douye Diri, who stated this on Monday during this year's International Day of Forests celebration in Yenagoa, also directed that an executive bill in consultation with the Environment Ministry and related civil society organisations be prepared and forwarded to the House of Assembly.  A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the governor also said that the new bill would repeal existing environmental laws that are now obsolete. His words: “Henceforth, all timber dealers are to obtain permit before taking out logs from our forest reserves. This is to protect our forests. "I hereby direct that an executive bill in consultation with the state Ministry of Environment a...

Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Usman Gajere Kamale Joseph over the demise of the Patriach of the Kamale Clan who passed on Saturday at the age of 95. Governor Fintiri extends his sincere feelings and that of the Government and People of Adamawa State for the vacuum that has been created in the family.  He described late Pa Kamale Joseph as a man of courage and resilience who stood doggedly behind his family and the entire Kamale community  throughout his lifetime as a "Foremost community leader raising children like my brother and friend Adamu Kamale who later served the nation at the national level". Governor Fintiri noted that late Pa Kamale Joseph had a profound impact on his life, adding that "I am saddened to hear about the loss. As we mourn this great loss, we are reminded of his sacrifice, and his willingness to serve so selflessness will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are wi...

...Bayelsa Gov Urges Team To Be Good Ambassadors President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Hon. Daniel Igali, has given kudos to the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for his administration's tremendous support to Nigerian wrestlers.  Hon. Igali gave the commendation when the governor visited the Nigerian wrestling camp in Yenagoa ahead of their departure to Tunisia for the Tokyo Olympic Games African qualifiers.  Igali, who is also Bayelsa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, expressed gratitude to Senator Diri for his support to the  federation since the wrestlers began camping about a month ago. His words: "On behalf of the NWF, I want to thank Governor Douye Diri for all the support to wrestling. We started camping here over three weeks ago and the governor has been responsible for bringing everybody to camp in Bayelsa. "Bayelsa is the only state that hosts annual national wrestling championship in the past 10 years in the country. All our ath...

His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, today in Yenagoa visited the national camp of the wrestlers preparing for the Olympics qualifiers for African countries. All the nine wrestlers going to Tunis including veterans Odunayo Adekuoroye and  Blessing Oborodudu are African champions and the governor charged them to be worthy ambassadors of Nigeria. "I believe you will go and qualify for the Olympics. I implore you to be of good character and be worthy ambassadors of Bayelsa and Nigeria. I was here not too long and I am here again just to motivate you. My coming will add another tonic to your preparation”, Gov. Diri stated.