PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

 ...Says I don't care about your party ... Our dreams are grand, but realisable_- Mbah President Bola Tinubu has heaped encomiums on the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, over his development strides, declaring that the governor had done a fantastic job so far. Tinubu said the election was over and called for collaborations across party lines and tiers of government to build the nation. The President gave the commendation during a one-day state visit to the South East state where he also commissioned some of the numerous development projects executed by Governor Mbah in the past 19 months. “He is doing a fantastic job. I am glad that Enugu got a very good tomorrow, today. I salute Peter Mbah for his commitment to development. You have built up a good team and I have reviewed a number of things with you in Abuja. You have encouraged me on the technological advancement of the state. The commitment you have from private sector. I know your background."  “The election is ov...

  : Directs establishment of BAROTA offices in 20 LGAs :Says BAROTA was established to tackle challenges facing transport sector.  :Promises not to interfere in the activities of BAROTA Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State on Saturday pledged that his administration will never interfere in the operations of the newly established Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA) to maintain integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their assigned responsibilities.  The Governor explained that the establishment of BAROTA was conceived out of the urgent need to address the growing challenges of road traffic management, safety, and law enforcement in the state.  Speaking at the passing out parade of the first batch of 500 Cadets and Marshals of of agency held at Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu Square, Government House Bauchi, Governor Bala Mohammed emphasised that BAROTA was established with a clear mandate to tackle the many challenges facing road transport sect...

In a show of solidarity and respect, the Director General of the PDP Governors' Forum, PDP-GF, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, Friday, led a delegation to Bauchi State to commiserate with the Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed CON, on the passing of his stepmother, Hajia Hauwa Duguri, who lived for 120 years. Arriving at Ramat House in Bauchi, the delegation was received by the host, where the Director General, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, on behalf of the Forum, expressed deep sympathies to Gov. Mohammed and his family at their moment of grief. Prayers were offered to the Almighty Allah to accept the soul of Hajia Hauwa Duguri and forgive her shortcomings. On the delegation were Ambassador Sadiq Wada (Deputy Director, Protocol); Amina Yahaya Okeke, (Assistant Director, Contact and Mobilization), Mike Onyejonchi, (aka Forum Paparazzi) and Mr. Aminu. Deeply touched by the gesture, His Excellency thanked the delegation for taking the time to be with his family at their moment of grief, an action ...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, is deeply saddened over the fatal accident that claimed the life of the Amananaowei (paramount ruler) of Ofoni Federated Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state, HRH Auditor Onakpohor, on Friday. The sad incident occurred along the Sagbama-Ekeremor road as the vehicle conveying HRH Onakpohor and about 12 other traditional rulers somersaulted and skidded off the road into the bush around Sagbama community. The occupants of the vehicle were rescued and taken to the Sagbama General Hospital where the injured were administered first aid while those with more serious injuries were stabilised and transferred to the Niger Delta Teaching Hospital at Okolobiri. Unfortunately, the Ofoni monarch, who was part the Bayelsa West delegation on the New Year visit of the immediate past governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West senatorial district, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson, to Governor Diri at his country home, Sampou, passed on. Imm...

• As He Marks 65th Birthday Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has described Senator John Azuta Mbata, who previously represented Rivers East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, as an amazing and outstanding leader who had not shied away standing on the side of truth in defence of Rivers State. Governor Fubara made the remark when he paid a visit to Senator Mbata, who hosted him and some leaders of the State on his 65th birthday at his residence along Nwanuna Street, Mgbuoba Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Friday. The Governor said it takes a man of integrity and love for the State to stand on the path of truth, describing Senator Mbata as such a person because of his love for the continual progress of the State. He said, "As we join to mark this day with you, I want you to know that we appreciate your support for us. It takes a man who has integrity, not the one that will hear when people are talking publicly, but the real one to stand on the...

Adamawa State Governor, H.E. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has approved the selection of 7 new Chiefs and Emirs for Chiefdoms and Emirates recently created. The newly selected Royal Highnesses are: -HRH Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu: Emir of Fufore -HRH Barrister Alheri B. Nyako: Tol Huba -HRH Prof. Bulus Luka Gadiga: Mbege Ka Michika -HRH Dr Ali Danburam (MBBS, FWACP, FCCP): Ptil Madagali -HRH Aggrey Ali: Kumu of Gombi -HRH Ahmadu Saibaru: Emir of Maiha -HRH John Dio: Gubo Yungur Governor Fintiri congratulated the new Majesties, emphasizing that their selections were based on merit and their popularity among the people. He urged them to be fair, honest, and responsible in their duties. The approval takes effect immediately. Humwashi Wonosikou  Chief Press Secretary to the Governor  03:01:2025

… Promises better security in 2025 The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has commended the efforts of the Governor Peter Mbah Administration in the security of lives and property as well as the overall development of the state. He gave the commendation on Friday during a working visit at the Government House, Enugu, ahead of the President Bola Tinubu’s one-day state visit to the state during which he will commission some of the many projects executed by Mbah, among them the ultramodern Command and Control Centre as well as 150 patrol vehicles fitted with AI-embedded cameras for the Distress Response Squad, a special police unit set up by the administration in collaboration with the Nigeria Police. “In this year 2025, I want to let you know that we are committed to pursuing our policing vision more vigorously. We will prioritise community engagement. We will prioritise professionalism and emphasis ethical conduct of our officers. “I am very confident that with your suppo...