PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

...New PG thanks Ndigbo for his emergence, promises to advance Igbo course …Hails Gov. Ugwuanyi for transforming Enugu Old Government Lodge The five Governors of the South East States and other leaders of the zone on Sunday unanimously adopted and  inaugurated Chief Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, the Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo, as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The decision was reached during a closed door meeting of members of Ohanaeze Imeobi with the Governors and other Igbo leaders held at the state-of-the-art Banquet Hall, Enugu, newly constructed by #Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration. The Banquet Hall is located within the premises of the remodelled Old Government Lodge, GRA, #Enugu. The meeting had in attendance Governor #Ugwuanyi, Prof. Charles Soludo of Anambra State, and the Deputy Governors of Abia, Ebonyi and Imo States, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, Dr. Kelechi Igwe and Prof. Placid Njoku respectively, who represented their governors, a...

...says ex-Oyo SSG, Koleosho is his mentor  ...we'll resuscitate Saki Technical College, he says Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, declared on Sunday that he had fulfilled all agreements he entered into with the coalescing political parties that aided his election in 2019. The governor said that a lot of those who accused him of breaching the agreement reached with the parties who went into a coalition with him in 2019 did not have their facts. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Makinde, while addressing a gathering of family, political associates of former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Micheal Adeniyi Koleosho, who celebrated his 85th birthday, at his residence in Bolajoko Estate, General Gas Area, Akobo, Ibadan, said that he had fulfilled all agreements he entered into leading to the 2019 election. He said that a lot of people who wanted to make the 2019 coalition agreement an issue in the buildup to 202...

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has expressed appreciation to workers in the state for their unalloyed support and resilience over the years.  Governor Ortom in a solidarity message to workers as they mark the 2023 Workers' Day said in spite of the harsh economic environment, the workers have "remained undaunted and faithful." He noted that the last eight years have been challenging but the workers kept the wheel of the state alive. Ortom stated,  "as we celebrate this year's workers' day, I sincerely express my solidarity and appreciation for the hardworking men and women of the Benue State civil servants who keep our economy running and our society functioning smoothly. "The past years have been challenging for all of us and I know that many of you have faced difficult circumstances and uncertainties in your workplaces like  payment of salaries and other allowances. The situation has been worsened by insecurity in the state. Yet, you have had to ada...

The Chief Executive Officer of Century Energy Group, Ken Etete, has paid tribute to the late Pa Abraham Diri, father of the Bayelsa State Governor, saying his death was painful. The Bayelsa-born business mogul, who paid a condolence visit to Governor Douye Diri and his family at his Sampou community home in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area on Friday, described the departed Pa Diri as having lived a worthy life. He urged his immediate family and the people of Sampou to take solace in his legacies. Etete said his family has had a good relationship with that of the governor’s, and that the loss of Pa Abraham also affected them. Responding, Governor Douye Diri thanked the Century Energy CEO for the visit, which he said was a demonstration of love for his family and the people of Sampou. He described Etete as an exceptional son of Bayelsa, who did not abandon his people and has stayed in touch with them,  urging him not to relent. The Governor acknowledged the relationship between...

For the second time in a row, Sokoto State came tops in the sub national ease of doing business ranking.   The first time was in 2021/2022, when it clinched the second position; while this time it bagged the third position. The awards were received by Hon. Bashir Gidado and Hon. Yusuf Hausawa: the state Commissioners of Sports and Youths Development and his Industry, Trade and Investment Hausawa counterpart: Hon. Bashir Gidado and Hon. Yusuf Hausawa, respectively. These milestones, according to Gidado and Hausawa were possible as a result of the deliberate policies and programmes of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal's administration in the state. “Some of the initiatives include but are not limited to: domesticating the Ease of Doing Business Reforms program of the Federal Government, establishment of Sokoto One-Stop Shop for Business registration, which permits processing licencing, taxation, land administration, and advisory services,” the Commissioners stated. Others are the “...

It was the gathering of who is who in the society as the remains of the late PDP Gubernatorial candidate , renowned optometrist and immediate past Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University,    Professor Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne was laid to rest in his Agburuke Nsulu Isialangwa North LGA Country Home.  Speaking at the funeral service conducted  by the Anglican Communion, Diocese of Isiala Ngwa at St Andrew's Anglican Church, Agburuke Nsulu, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu noted that the death of Professor Uche Ikonne a courageous administrator,an erudite scholar, and an accomplished professor of Optometry points to the fact that life is ephemeral and God is in absolute control of the affairs of men on earth.  Governor Ikpeazu also noted that the late Professor Ikonne had enviable records in academics, politics and administration and also noted that while alive the deceased equally made remarkable contributions to the growth of the church. He used the forum to condole th...

  …As Governor-elect’s Transition Committee visits The Governor-elect of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on Thursday expressed profound gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for standing firm in his belief in patriotism, and for successfully leading the campaign for the emergence of someone with public and private sector background as his successor in spite of  blackmail, discord and vilification, to accelerate development in the state. Dr. Mbah said that the decision of Governor Ugwuanyi with the members and leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in support of his emergence as the party’s governorship candidate was driven by patriotism. The Governor-elect made the disclosure when he led a delegation of members of his Transition Committee to pay a courtesy visit to Governor Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, shortly before the inauguration of the committee at the remodelled Old Government Lodge, GRA, Enugu. Dr. Mbah told the governor that “you recognised ...

The Adamawa State Government has requested the State Command of the Nigeria Police to initiate investigation into the crisis that engulfed the state following the illegal declaration of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the 2023 elections. Recall that collation was still ongoing when the then State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Yunusa Hudu Ari, declared the APC candidate winner which resulted in the breach of peace. The State Government in a letter to the State Police Command signed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Afraimu Jingi, wants the Police to prosecute for possible prosecution of all those found culpable in the saga and role played by each. The State Government has pledged its support to the State Police Command towards ensuring the logical conclusion of the investigation. The State Government is worried that Hudu’s action threatened the hard earned peace that the present administration has built in the last four years. Humwashi Wono...

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, commissioned the Imose tablet Production Center at the Benin Technical School, where students will be equipped with the skills to produce and repair tablet computers. Obaseki was accompanied on the commissioning by the Secretary to State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.; Chief of Staff, Hon Osaigbovo Iyoha; Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe and the Commissioner for Housing, Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development, Isoken Omo, amongst other government officials. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to technical and vocational education, the Governor said his administration is connecting all the 18 Local Government Areas to fibres which will be extended to schools in the state to drive the industrial revolution. He noted, “In 2016 and 2017 when we took over office, over 30,000 Edo youths struggled to cross to Libya and other countries, and education was one of the problems that prompted such moves. We did...

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has sworn in three new commissioners of the State Judicial Service Commission. They are Mr. Fedude Zimughan, Mrs. Ine Serena Dokubo-Spiff and Mr. Makbere Osom Jacob. During the swearing in inside the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday, Governor Diri described their appointment as an important constitutional duty that will lead to the appointment of a substantive Chief Judge for the state. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as saying that their appointment was based on merit and in accordance with provisions of the Nigerian constitution. He said the new entrants into the Judicial Service Commission were people of proven integrity and expressed confidence in their ability to deliver in their task.  Diri charged them to help the Judiciary work closely with other arms of government, saying all arms of government need the others to succeed. His words: "We have just perfor...

 ...pledges to complete Magistrate Court, High Court Complexes Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has sworn-in Justice Iyabo Yerima as the substantive Chief Judge of the state. The Governor, who performed the swearing-in at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said that his administration will continue to support the Judiciary by prioritising the welfare of its members. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Makinde further explained that his administration will give Justice Yerima the support needed to carry out her duties diligently. It will be recalled that Justice Yerima was confirmed as acting Chief Judge by the Oyo State House of Assembly on April 12, 2023, following the retirement of the immediate past Chief Judge, Justice Muntar Abimbola. Governor Makinde indicated that his administration will soon complete the rehabilitation of the High Court complex at Ring Road, Ibadan and the Magis...

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, presented a grant of N200 million to 840 beneficiaries under the government’s Women and Youth Empowerment Programme for small and medium scale entrepreneurs (SMEs). The grant was presented to four beneficiaries each from the 105 political wards across the eight Local Government Areas of the state for January and February 2023.  It is part of the administration’s initiative to spur micro businesses and economic growth in the state with each beneficiary getting N200,000. Addressing the beneficiaries at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, Senator Diri said the SMEs’ programme is one of series of empowerment schemes designed for Bayelsans desirous of doing business. The Governor said the programme, which has been running for 11 months, has empowered 2,310 women and youths so far, noting that his administration was encouraged by its impact on the beneficiaries. The Governor also directed that an additional One ...