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Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has charged the Abia born reigning Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, , Miss Ada Joy Eme to remain focused and resilient in order to bring more laurels to the herself and the State.  Governor Ikpeazu gave the charge while receiving Miss Ada Joy Eme, the winner of the Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria Pegeant at the  Government Lodge, Aba. The Governor assured that he would support her in all her pet projects even as she competes in the Miss World Pageant in 2023.  The Governor commended the girl's brilliance, charisma and resilience, noting that he was not surprised at her success as Abians are known for being very enterprising and result oriented anywhere they found themselves. According to him, the new Queen comes from Abiriba, a people known for determination and dedication to whatever cause they believe and urged her to sustain the feat while assuring her that the State is proud of the honour she has brought home.  Governor Ikpea...

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu today played host to the new Commissioner of Police posted to head the State Police Command, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala. The new Commissioner of Police was accompanied by the outgone Commissioner and new Assistant Inspector General of Police, Janet Agbede who was promoted and posted out of the State. Governor Ikpeazu welcomed the new CP and tasked him to build on the successes of his predecessor. The Governor assured the new Commissioner that his administration will support the new Commissioner to achieve his set objectives of securing the lives and properties of the people of Abia State. Governor Okezie Ikpeazu used the opportunity to formally congratulate AIG Janet Agbede on her new promotion, stating that her promotion was a clear evidence of the hardwork and commitment she put into her work as Commissioner of Police, and wished her well in her new posting. The Governor described Abia State as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria today and attributed it ...

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has sworn in  Honourable Justice Lilian Abai as the Acting Chief Judge of Abia State with a charge to her to maintain the cordial relationship existing between the executive and the Judiciary in the State.  Speaking after administering the oaths of office and allegiance on the new acting Chief Judge, by the State Solicitor General, Lady Uzoamaka Ikonne at the Government House, Umuahia, Governor Ikpeazu assured that his administration would do everything to support her to make the Abia Judiciary better.  The Governor commended the Judiciary for setting up and sustaining a template for succession which makes leadership transition seamless. He appreciated the relative stable relationship between the Executive arm of Government and the Judiciary in the State and saluted the immediate past Chief Judge of the State, Justice Onuoha Arisa Kalu Ogwe for working in synergy with the Executive and expressed his desire for it to continue.  Governor Ikpeazu...

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has directed the Rivers State Commissioner for Health and Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to sign a new agreement with PAMO University of Medical Sciences for the training of Rivers students in medicine and related fields. The Governor said the renewal of the agreement will enable PAMO university to continue to support the State to accelerate the production of the much needed skilled medical manpower and professionals to service the healthcare system and enhance healthcare delivery. Governor Wike stated this when the Board of Trustees, Governing Council and Management of PAMO University of Medical Sciences led by the Pro-Counsellor and former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, paid a courtesy call on him in Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The Governor noted with excitement how PAMO University of Medical Sciences has, within just five years of its establishment, become a centre of excellence in the training of medical docto...

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed the German Government for its role in supporting the state’s skills development, job creation and youth development programmes. The Governor said this during a dinner hosted by the Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Weert Borner and his wife, Dr. Imke Borner, to celebrate the Day of German Unity in Lagos. Obaseki, in his address, applauded the faith and confidence that the German Consulate reposed in the state government and expressed appreciation for the German government’s unwavering belief in the state’s mandate to empower Edo youths, equipping them with the tools and skills to compete effectively in the 21st century knowledge-driven economy. According to him, “The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Germany Agency for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ) through the SKYE programme have provided support for numerous youth development programmes in Edo State." “These in...

  …As Gov. Ugwuanyi, Army GOC, Police CP, DSS Director, others visit hideouts, take decisive measures   Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, led the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Umar Musa, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Ammani, the Director of Department of State Services (DSS) H.M Daluwa, the Garrison Commander, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. M.K Ibrahim, among others, to Ugwogo-Opi road on a strategic assessment of the area, including the hideouts of kidnappers, with a view to decisively ending the recent kidnapping incidents along the road. Addressing newsmen during the on-the-spot assessment visit, the GOC, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Musa, who spoke on behalf of the other heads of security agencies in the state, confirmed that “the perpetrators are purely kidnappers.” He assured the public that the combined-team of the security agencies are taking further steps into the bu...

The United States Consul General in Nigeria, Mr. Will Stevens, has lauded the outstanding fiscal transparency of the Udom Emmanuel-led government of Akwa Ibom State. Mr. Will Stevens gave the commendation while speaking at Government House, Uyo, on Thursday, during a courtesy visit to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. UDOM Emmanuel. The US envoy said his government was impressed with the performance of the Akwa Ibom State Government under the leadership of Governor Udom Emmanuel in the areas of health, public accountability and fiscal transparency.  "Akwa Ibom State is one of the first partners in Africa that has improved on fiscal transparency. The state leads all other states in Nigeria in creating its public finance plan."  “We are particularly proud of this and hope that your government is also very proud of it," Consul General Will Stevens affirmed. He also extolled the states aviation pride, the Ibom Air, describing it as an airline to be desired for a next flight....

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), under the Chairmanship of Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, the Governor of Sokoto State, heartily felicitates His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Fintiri, the Governor of Adamawa State, as he turns 55 years. 2.    We give all gratitude to the Almighty Allah for His unfailing love and care in his life, for divinely providing good health, wisdom and vision in his public life. 3.    We join his family, friends and citizens of the state to celebrate his excellent services and vivid contributions to the people's welfare. 4.    His giant strides have transformed the landscape of Adamawa and re-engineered its economy through people-oriented projects in housing, water provision, education and teachers' welfare reforms with massive employment, ICT, expansive roads and power infrastructure attracting investors in power generation, industry and agriculture. Also worthy of commendation is his impactful interventio...

 Governor Samuel Ortom has expressed satisfaction at the rehabilitation work going on at the Wards and Theatre blocks of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH. The Governor also said he was happy that the construction work at the multi-billion naira Benue Geographic Information Service, BENGIS complex is going according to plan. He spoke Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 after he took time to inspect ongoing rehabilitation work at the University Teaching Hospital and the construction of the multi-billion naira BENGIS complex. The Governor explained that the State Government had accessed a 2 billion Naira loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria to upgrade medical facilities in the state. Giving the breakdown of the disbursement of the loan, the Governor disclosed that the sum of 1.1 billion naira was spent in BSUTH with the rehabilitation of the wards and theater block at the cost of N519 million. He continued: "We have also procured an MRI machine with the sum of over 400 ...

 Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed appreciation to those that have supported the state as it grapples with the raging floods. Governor Diri, who spoke on Wednesday during the weekly state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, said the support received so far has helped the state in its recovery process. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as assuring that funds and items  received will be published in line with the transparent posture of his administration. The governor said he was grateful to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, for visiting the state last weekend, during which he made a pledge to support victims of the flood. He also expressed gratitude to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his philanthropy and empathy shown to people of the state. Abubakar, who is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, was in Bayelsa on Tuesday to visit victims...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has reiterated the resolve of his administration to finish strong and do proper handover to his successor on 28th May, 2023. Governor Wike maintained that what it means is for every member of the State Executive Council to recommit themselves to the tasks assigned to them and achieve desired results. The Governor spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of 18 new commissioners at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. Governor Wike observed that because some members of the State Executive Council do not appreciate the enormity of the task given to them, rather they take to sycophancy while abandoning their duties. "This is the last lap of our administration. We have only 7 months to end the tenure of this administration. It is very important for you to understand that you have to double efforts to make sure that what we have started will be completed." Governor Wike emphasised the need for a proper ...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Wednesday urged people of Yola South, irrespective of political party, to join hands and support him and the former Nigeria's Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to chart the course of good governance for the masses in the state and country at large. The Governor made the call at Bole Community in Yola South when he flagged off construction of 3.6km road in the area as part of his promises to the community few months ago when he went for an on-the-spot visit to see the deplorable condition of the road. He revealed that the flag-off is in fulfilment of his campaign promise and that he will continue to do till his last tenure as Governor of the state. He urged people in the area to trust his administration as he keeps working to improve the standard of the state across all sectors. He said that the Adamawa project should not be reduced to party affairs but should be taken as a burden to change the ugly narratives that hitherto portrayed the state in b...

...Donates N100m To Victims ...Bayelsa Governor Clears Air On FG Relief Package Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has sympathised with his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, over the flood situation  in his state, describing it as very pathetic. Mr. Emmanuel, who led a delegation of members of his cabinet to Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday, said it was his cabinet’s decision to visit Bayelsa based on the magnitude of the flood that hit the state. He applauded the relentless efforts of Governor Diri in standing by his people in their moment of despair, describing his gesture as a mark of true leadership.  His words: “With what I saw on television, l just could not stay. I did not know the extent of the damage the flood had caused the people of the state. My people played the whole video clip in our Executive Council Chambers and we were moved to tears. We decided at the meeting to be here to sympathise with you and your people.” Mr. Emmanuel said whatev...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has been told by the United States of America of its interest to consider support for the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Diagnostic and Treatment Centre in the state. The centre is one of the critical health facilities in Rivers State, constructed by the Wike administration and is ready for inauguration in November, 2022. It was at a closed door meeting hosted by Governor Wike that the U.S consul, Mr. Will Stevens, indicated the interest of the United States Government in the hospital and the specialist health services that it will offer. The meeting held at the private residence of Governor Wike in Rumuepirikom Community in Obio Akpor Local Government Area on Tuesday night. Mr. Stevens spoke to journalists after the meeting and said they are particularly fascinated about the tremendous work Governor Wike is doing in the state for Rivers people. Mr. Stevens noted as incredible the accomplishment that the Governor has recorde...