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In a massive push for youth employment and engagement,  Senator Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated and inducted 10,000 youth into the Imole Youth Corps. At a grand ceremony held at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, the State Governor said  the occasion is “a major highlight of his administration’s push to address youth joblessness alongside other indirect steps to engage the youth across the sectors” Addressing the members of the  Imole youth corps clad in their uniforms, the Governor described the programme as “a transitional arrangement designed to provide opportunities for our youth” from all walks of life. “Today's gathering is a continuation of our efforts to provide job opportunities for our teaming youth. Ten thousand youths spread across the 332 political wards are engaged to provide services in the area of health, security, environment and education”, the Governor noted, assuring that "the newly enrolled Imole Youth Corps members are to be trained to delive...

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has congratulated the famous comedian and entertainer, Nkem Owo, also known as Osuofia, describing him as one of Enugu’s precious gifts to the world. Governor Mbah, in a message on his verified X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts, @PNMbah celebrated the Nollywood icon,  saying he has brought fun, laughter, and excitement to millions of homes across the world. The governor wrote:  "This is a toast to one of Enugu’s precious gifts to the world, Nkem Owo, aka Osuofia. "Nkem Owoh has no doubt distinguished himself as an icon of Nollywood, who has brought fun, laughter, and excitement to millions of homes across the world through his mastery of his art as a thespian and entertainer. Indeed, we owe the success that Nollywood has become to the sacrifice, resilience, commitment, and regenerative powers of Nkem and his like. "Nkem, we celebrate you and thank you immensely for putting Enugu State and Nigeria on the global screens and ...

In fulfillment of his promise to encourage talents, promote creativity, hard work and revive the passion for agriculture, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has showered rewards to the tune of N550 million on Akwa Ibom indigenes who have shown distinction in their various endeavours In what was tagged, "An Evening of Grants and Empowerment", N25 million was awarded as grants to 50 winners of the ARISE Home Farms Contest and N300 million as grant to 400 female youths under the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme-3. Others were N20 million prize money to winners of the 2023 Governor's Cup Tournament, N155 million prize money to 31 Local Government Areas that participated in the 2024 Christmas Unplugged cultural display competition and N32 million to 32 outstanding Civil Servants, as well as several other on-the-spot cash awards and car gifts. Addressing the gathering, the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, said the event underlined his administration's commitment to pr...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri today presented the Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Gubo Johnson Diyo Matalo as the first Gubo Yungur in Dumne. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, equity, and cultural heritage, assuring that the Yungur Chiefdom has come to stay.   The Governor charged the new monarch to foster unity, uphold justice, ensure security, and harness the area’s vast economic potential. "A people empowered by history and united by purpose can never be stopped," he declared.

It was a night of grief for family members, friends, colleagues, and in-laws of the State Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, as they converged at Insight Bible Church, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo, for a night of tributes and celebration of the life and times of her daughter, Mrs. Blessing Eyakenyi Olumuyiwa Adewumi, who recently passed away. The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who led the state delegation to the event, commiserated with his deputy and her spouse, Elder Etim Eyakenyi, as well as the husband of the deceased and the entire family, describing Blessing’s death as a great loss to both her family and loved ones. He noted that though her life was short, it was impactful, as she exerted a positive influence on those around her. He urged the bereaved family to take solace in the loving memories of her life, which he said was filled with love and compassion. The Governor further stated that the deceased was like a daughter to him, and her passing was not only a loss to the Eyaken...