PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the Equity Funds component of the state’s Health Insurance Scheme would be deployed to offset bills of indigent patients at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). He reassured that his government will sustain reforms in the healthcare system to reposition the state as the country’s medical hub. Obaseki gave the assurance when he received the Chief Medical Director of the University of UBTH, Prof. Darlington Obaseki, who was on a courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City. The governor noted: “We have no choice but to support you because your success is our success. So, in terms of road rehabilitation in your hospital, we are coming straight to it; we don't have enough but we will do it. "I will talk to the Edo Healthcare Insurance Scheme so that we can make funds available from the equity funds to offset the bills of the poorest of the poor who cannot pay for the quality of services you have offered them....

...DESCRIBES HIM AS A FOOTBALL ICON Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has lauded Enyimba Football Club's appointment of ex Nigerian International, Finidi George as the team's new Head Coach  Governor Ikpeazu made this known when he received the former Super Eagles winger at his residence on Thursday afternoon. Governor Ikpeazu said he was excited by the news of Finidi's appointment, and thanked the 1995 Uefa Champions League winner for accepting to return home to develop the game. "I must say that I'm very proud of Enyimba for making the bold move of appointing Finidi. I was very excited when I heard about it and I know this is a sign of good things. "I also want to thank you (Finidi) for accepting to come back home to contribute to the growth of the game. With all you were able to achieve as a player, I know that you have a lot to pass down to this generation. "On behalf of the people of Abia State, I say welcome. Abia State is the home of football ...

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie  Ikpeazu has charged India Scholarship beneficiaries from the State to be focused in their studies and uphold good manners in their academic pursuit so as to justify the State's investment in their education.  Governor Ikpeazu made the call at the Governor's Lodge Aba when he received the Executive Secretary and members of Abia State Scholarship Board along with beneficiaries of the scheme who are scheduled to depart the country for India on the 9th of October.  Ikpeazu emphasized that the decision to secure overseas scholarship for our youths is driven by his administration's understanding that capacity building is key and a great vision that is transgenerational . According to him, "despite not being economically convenient in the short run, this is an investment will pay greatly in the long run".  He said that India was chosen because of their world academic outlook and record, being technology and health experts, so he expects a...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State says he's committed to ensuring enduring peace in Nigeria's northeast region.  Governor Fintiri was speaking at the 4th Board meeting of the United Nations Development Programme Regional Stabilisation Facility Nigeria Window Agenda held at the UN House, Abuja on Thursday. Governor Fintiri who commended UNDP and donor countries for support to the region ravaged by insurgency, promised to key into their efforts aimed at restoring peace in the North East.  "I will continue to stand for the peace and unity of the region". He said. The Governor reiterated the importance of peace as a vehicle of development, urging the donor nations to ensure they sustain their collective effort towards restoring lasting peace in the northeast.  While commending UNDP and the international community for their push to ensure a safer world despite the contemporary challenges of COVID-19, he restated his Government's commitment to maintaining t...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has extended his warmest felicitations to all Nigerians on the occasion of the nations celebration of 61st Independence anniversary.  "Today, we celebrate 61 years of nationhood. We celebrate the return of our liberties, the restoration of our dignity, and the democratic resilience we have built over the last 6 decades". Governor Fintiri while congratulating Nigerians for keeping faith with the nation in its journey to nationhood, commended particularly the resilience of Nigeria's founding Fathers who fought to birth a Nigeria that today stands tall in the comity of nations. Today, we also celebrate Nigeria's founding Fathers that fought for the emancipation of our nation, sacrificing their all. We remember them as heroes of our nation, and we do it fully conscious that a nation that does not honour its heroes, will receive no honour amongst nations". Rt.Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is happy that since Nigeria returned to democracy in 19...

At the end of the deliberations of the PDP National Zoning Committee , it was resolved as follows: 1. The National Zoning Committee of the PDP was given the mandate to zone National offices to be contested by all PDP Members of the Party at the PDP National  Convention of the Party scheduled for October 30/31 2021 by the National Executive Committee of the Party. 2. That the mandate of the  Committee does not include Zoning of the offices of the President,  Vice President and other Executive and Legislative offices of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. And the decision of the Committee to zone the Party offices does not in any way affect the executive and legislative offices in Nigeria. 3. That zoning of offices on PDP has traditionally been between the North and South of Nigeria.  4.The decision of the PDP Zoning Committee is in line with the Constitution of the Party on Zoning and rotation of Party and national offices in the interest of justice, equity and fairness....

The Zoning Committee of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) is currently meeting ahead of the 2021 National Convention at Fraser Suites, Abuja.  The committee is chaired by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, while Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State is the vice Chairman and Deputy Governor of Zamfara State Mahdi Aliyu Mohammed is the secretary of the Committee. Other members are Sen. David Mark, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, Mua'zu Babangida  Aliyu ,Ayodele Fayose  and other BOT members of the Party.

PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM 16th meeting at the Akwa Ibom State Governors Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja today Wednesday, 29th September, 2021. In attendance are;  1. H.E Aminu Waziri Tambuwal 2. H.E Udom Emmanuel 3. H.E Bala Mohammed ( Represented by Deputy       Gov. Baba Tela 4.  H.E Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri 5.  H.E Samuel Ortom 6. H.E Seyi Makinde 7. H.E Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi 8. H.E Goodwin Obaseki 9. H.E Douye Diri 10. H.E Darius Ishaku

…. promises continuous support to Police, other security agencies ...Police will soon.recruit 20,000-IGP Oyo State governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, requested the approval of another Mobile Police Squadron Base to be cited in Oyo town in the state. He said that the development would help nip security challenges in the state in the bud. Makinde, who made the request while hosting the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba in his office,  stated that the immediate past IGP had given a verbal approval for the Mobile Squadron before his retirement. He added that his administration will always remain committed to supporting the Police and other security agencies in the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo indicated that the governor  equally commended officers and men of the Oyo State Command of Nigeria Police for helping to stem the spate of insecurity in the state. Makinde said: "I came to your predecessor a few months before ...

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed deep grief and sadness over the death of renowned academic and former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University, Late Professor Anthony Nwabughogu. The Governor described the Late Professor as a first grade intellectual who dedicated his entire life to the pursuit of academic excellence and the impartation of same into his students for several years. According to the Governor, "Professor Nwabughogu was one of the most respected authorities in the field of Economic History in Nigeria and beyond. A pioneer staff of the Abia State University where he joined as a young lecturer from the University of Calabar, Nwabughogu remained one of the longest serving academics in our University, rising to become the Deputy Vice Chancellor. He gave a greater part of his working life to our University and together with his entire family, helped to create a solid University Community". "The very erudite Professor has played the roles assigned...