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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Saturday, paid a Christmas homage to President Bola Tinubu at the latter’s Bourdillon residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, where he also reiterated support for Federal Government’s economic policies. Governor Mbah also assured that his administration would deliver on the over N300bn Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target in the 2024 Appropriation Law of the State, which he signed on Wednesday. Speaking to newsmen after meeting with the President, Mbah said: “Essentially, I came to convey warm greetings and season’s best wishes on behalf of the government and the good people of the Enugu State to Mr. President. “I also seized the opportunity to discuss, once again, with Mr. President the impact of some of the policies he has initiated on some of the things we are doing in Enugu State, particularly as it relates to the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). You know that foreign exchange (FX) unification and the removal of the fuel subsidiary ...

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said he has approved 15 hectares of land as a take-off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori disclosed this when he received leaders and stakeholders of the Ndokwa nation led by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme at Government House, Asaba. Pix: Delta Governor Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (4thleft),  with leaders of Ndokwa Nation led by his Deputy, Governor Sir Monday Onyeme (4th left), shortly after a visit on the Governor by the group in  Government House, Asaba on Friday. With them is Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu (2ndleft) : Enarusai Bripin The Governor who expressed appreciation to the Ndokwa and Anioma nation for their support to his administration and during his mother-in-law's funeral, assured that he would continue to provide equitable leadership for all Deltans. He said: "I have just approved t...

On Saturday, Governor Dauda Lawal signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N426 billion for the Zamfara State budget. The N426,563,671,000.00 billion approved ‘Budget of Rescue’ was passed by the Zamfara State House of Assembly last Friday. A statement by the spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the 2024 estimate has N118,358,079,515.00 (27%) allocated for recurrent expenditure and N308,205,591,485.00 (73%) for capital expenditure. He added that the budget of rescue would enhance domestic and foreign investments, productivity, and ease of business in Zamfara state. The statement read in parts: “The 2024 budget signed by Governor Lawal prioritizes six critical sectors for Zamfara State's development: security, education, agriculture, health, infrastructure, and others. “The budget has the following estimates: Administration - N72,093,326,763 (17%); Economic Sector – N244,729,584,729 (57%); Social Sector – N103,139,659,508 (24%); Law and Justice Sector - N6,601,100,00...

The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigerian Legion has applauded Governor Douye Diri’s approach to their welfare since the inception of his administration. Chairman of the Legionnaires, Elder Ogele Okubokekeme-Okus, gave the commendation during the Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Fund Launch at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, in Yenagoa.  Elder Okubokekeme-Okus said the retired servicemen named Governor Diri their patron as a result of his magnanimity towards the widows and orphans of fallen heroes.  He said in the last three years, the governor approves a monthly overhead of N500,000 for the legionnaires office as well as provided a Hilux vehicle for their operations. The state legion’s chairman congratulated the governor on his recent re-election for a second term and declared their continued support for his administration. He said: “On behalf of the legionnaires of Bayelsa extraction, I use this medium to express our profound gratitude for the great support ...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has signed the budget 2024 bill into law with a promise to ensure full implementation for the benefit of the state and her people. The total approved budget is Two Hundred and Seventy Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Eight Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand Naira and Four Hundred and Ten Kobo (273,908,997,410) In a short statement after signing the appropriation bill into law, Governor Adeleke said the budget tagged "Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery" is crafted to fast track the revitalisation of the various sectors of the state economy. "Our focus is to put the state on the path of sustainable development, hence we are rebuilding all the sectors namely education, health, sports, roads, agriculture, creative industry, digital economy ,general infrastructure alongside women and youth focussed programmes and policies." "I commend the State Assembly for prompt processing of the appropriation bill. I also laud my team for t...

The meeting commenced at midday and was presided over by HE the Governor. In attendance were HE the Deputy Governor, the Secretary to the State Government, the Head of the Civil Service, Honourable Commissioners and Special Adviser, Chairmen of Boards and Commissions, and Permanent Secretaries. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly came to witness the signing of the 2024 Appropriation Bill. He was accompanied by the other Principal Officers of the Assembly, the Chairman House Committee on Appropriation, and the Clerk of the House,  SIGNING OF THE 2024 STATE APPROPRIATION BILL BY THE GOVERNOR HC-Finance informed the Council that the bill passed by the House had adjustments that were necessarily introduced during the legislative engagements that the parliament undertook. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice thereafter presented the Bill for the Governor’s assent. The Governor appreciated all the persons and institutions involved in the budgetary processes for the sw...

Rivers State Government has assured that the Rumuwoji Mile 1 Market will be opened for use before the end of January 2024. The Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, disclosed this during a thank-you visit to markets on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Represented at the visit by His Youthfulness Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo, Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria for Rivers State and the South-South zone, Governor Fubara expressed gratitude to the traders for contributing to the state's economy and development.  He assured the traders that his administration, known for its responsiveness, has taken note of their concerns and emphasized that the market will be equitably allocated to traders, with no interference from politicians. Sir Fubara specifically recognized the efforts of the Igbo community in Rivers State, acknowledging their contributions to the state's economic landscape, urging them to continue to pray for his administration in order to deliver more dividends of democracy t...

 …says Edo is one indivisible family The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, as part of the festivities, visited leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo North Senatorial District, to celebrate with them amid the yuletide. Obaseki at the Christmas and New Year courtesy visit to the leaders in Eperi, Fugar and Ogbona respectively, said he was around to reach out to the stakeholders and other citizens of the State in the spirit of Christmas. The leaders visited in Edo North Senatorial District include National Vice Chairman, PDP South-South, Chief Dan Orbih in Ogbona; former Senatorial candidate, Hon. Barr. Paschal Ogbome, in Ugbekpe-Eperi and former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Chief Mike Ogiadomhe in Fugar all in Etsako Central Local Government Area of the State, among others. The Governor was accompanied on the visit by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Osaigbovo Iyoha; Deputy National Youths Leader of the PDP, Timothy Osadolor; members of Edo State House o...

 Governor Dauda Lawal has paid the 13th month salaries of government workers in Zamfara State. On Thursday, the Zamfara State Government announced the decision to settle the 13th month salary in a circular communicated by the Head of Service, Ahmed Aliyu Liman. A statement by the Spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the remarkable payment of a 13th-month salary is the first of its kind in the State's history. According to him, the decision aligns with the state government's commitment to the welfare of workers and to motivate the workforce to high performance. “Today, Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the swift payment of end-of-the-year bonuses for public and civil servants in Zamfara State. “This kind gesture is meant to boost the workers' morale and provide them financial support during the holiday season. “It's worth noting that this is the first time in Zamfara's history that the state government is paying workers a 13th-month salary. “This m...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has commended the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, on the timely reforms he initiated in the education sector. The Governor who made the commendation when he received an audience, from the Minister on a courtesy call in the Government House, Yola Thursday assured him of the support of the state. Governor Fintiri commended the Minister for addressing issues of ASUU and other problems in the education sector.  The Minister, in his remarks, said he was in the Government House to greet the Governor having been in the state for the Yuletide break. Muhammad B. Tukur  (Sardauna Nyibango) New Media Aide to the Governor  📷 Ijafiya Domiya  28/December/2023