PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

  …commissions model primary health center in Nsit Ibom Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured residents that the state, under his administration, will continue to ensure an even distribution of projects across all local government areas. Governor Eno gave this assurance at the commissioning of a Primary Health Center (PHC) in Oboyo Ikot Ita, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area. He noted that the construction of the Nsit Ibom PHC fulfills a promise he made upon assuming office to establish a primary health center and a model primary school in every local government area. He added that, in addition to those already commissioned, seven more projects will be ready for commissioning before the end of the year. The Governor also promised that 2025 would be a year focused on projects, given the extensive analysis and new approach to the 2025 budget. He stated that for the people of Nsit Ibom, the Nung Udoe–Afaha Nsit, Nsit Ibom, and Nsit Ubium Road project is well captured in the

• Says Our Eyes On The Ball Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the Bori and Omoku Zonal Hospitals wil be ready for public use by end of 2024. The Governor noted the obvious political distractions that are intended to derail any progress in good governance, saying that detractors want to distract government's focus on delivering quality projects and services to Rivers people. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara (2nd left); addressing newsmen while Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh (left); Chairman, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Council, Prince Isaac Umejuru (right) and Chief Orits Oyiri (2nd right); watch in admiration shortly after inspecting the progress of work on Zonal Hospital, Omoku in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area on Monday. But the Governor assured that,  notwithstanding those political attacks, he is implementing the strategic vision of governance that aligns with the goals of providing affordable healthcare services

  …as state gov’t woos diaspora health professionals Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has pledged to make the state the hub of medical tourism and put an end to the exodus of people moving overseas for health services by expediting the completion of the ongoing construction of the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital. The Governor, who made this commitment on Monday in Enugu during the flag off of the state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital project, stressed that the state was targeting a substantial share of the overseas medical tourism market which is above $1 billion annually. He disclosed that top-notch health professionals living in diaspora were already engaging the state government on areas of collaboration in the health sector, saying the state is open for investment, business and partnership. Mbah, who also called on more health professionals and other investors to see Enugu as a fertile market for business, and assured of returns-on-investment, said the government had

Today, I inaugurated the Strategic Grains Reserve Committee as part of my administration’s comprehensive strategy to combat food insecurity and address the rising cost of grains. This strategic initiative is designed to provide much-needed relief to our citizens grappling with high food prices and to ensure a consistent food supply amid unpredictable weather conditions. During the inauguration, I reaffirmed my unwavering commitment to tackling the challenges of hunger and food insecurity in Bauchi State. I made it clear that my administration will not remain passive while our people endure the agony of severe hunger. We are taking proactive measures to ensure that essential food items, particularly grains, become more affordable for the general populace. The newly established committee has a dual mandate. Firstly, it is tasked with purchasing and storing a portion of grains from local farmers to guarantee a stable food supply. Secondly, the committee is expected to maintain strict tran

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure proper consultation with state governments in the Niger Delta region before executing projects. Senator Diri gave the admonition on Monday when the NDDC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and his management team paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa. The Governor stressed that the commission, as an intervention agency, should play complementary role in development of states within the region and not compete with governors or states. He advised the commission to ensure that the relevant  ministries in the state were consulted for approval before executing projects in order to avoid duplication. He said: “It is not proper for NDDC projects to be executed without consultation with states or the governors of the region." "By the NDDC Act, the Governors constitute the advisory committee of the commission. But

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has reiterated his decision to transform Taraba State using the state's available natural resources to propel growth and development.  The Governor stated this when he received investors and experts from the United States of America and Italy at the TY Danjuma House, Jalingo, on the 3rd of November, 2024. Governor Agbu Kefas said the delegation, who are experts in the fields of agriculture, mining, and energy, would leverage their expertise to transform the state's natural resources, benefiting Taraba State and the global community. He emphasized that as the Governor, his responsibility to the people of Taraba is service, and as he serves, he would ensure he actualizes his transformative vision for Taraba State. Governor Kefas assured the experts of the State Government's corporation, guaranteeing their safety and well-being during their stay. Shortly after a closed-door meeting, some of the investors, who briefed journalists on the pu

Zamfara State has been ranked as Nigeria’s leading Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) state performance on Index A.  BudgIT’s State of States Report for 2024, launched last week Tuesday, is an annual publication evaluating each state's long-term fiscal performance and sustainability. A statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the significant improvement in the growth of the Zamfara Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by 240.44% is linked to the state's decision to not rely only on Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The statement added that the BudgIT report was obtained through its annual analysis, assessment, and rankings of the fiscal performance of all 36 states, from the most to the least sustainable. The BudgIT report explained the significant growth in Zamfara State's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), highlighting that from its bottom position of 36th in 2023, Zamfara rose to 26th in 2024.  “This significant

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has urged unity and harmony within the Southwest chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to deepen and widen the electoral fortunes of the party. Speaking at the commissioning of the South West Secretariat of the Party at Ibadan which was  named after the late Zonal Vice Chairman, Hon Soji Adagunodo, Governor Adeleke appealed for closing of ranks in memory of the former party leader. According to the Governor, “the significance of today's event is the clarion call for unity and deeper brotherhood among PDP at home.and abroad. We must forget the past of division and unite for the good of our dear party. “It is better for us to fight each other  inside Government House than outside. We must refocus attention on building strong administrative operational structures." “With that, we can deploy for elections, retain our existing states and even expand our reach across the six zones of the federation”, the Governor told the commissio

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has affirmed that the coordination of all activities and engagements related to women in the state falls solely under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare. Speaking at the national combined service of All Nations Christian Ministry International in Eket, the Governor emphasized that the responsibilities of the Ministry of Women Affairs are clearly defined regarding the management of women-related affairs. He stressed that there should be no conflict, ambiguity, or confusion between the ministry’s role and that of the Office of the First Lady and its pet project, the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA). The Governor stated that all aides to the Governor on women’s mobilization are expected to work with the Commissioner for Women Affairs to ensure seamless coordination of all women-related matters in the state. The Governor reiterated that Mrs. Helen Obareki serves as the Coordinator of the Office of the First La