PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

 The Elders of Plateau State have endorsed the pragmatic leadership of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, aimed at fostering unity and inclusive governance for the rapid transformation of the state. During a luncheon at the Banquet Hall, New Government House, Rayfield Jos, the most respected citizens expressed their views on security and good governance under Governor Mutfwang. Former Military Governor of the State, Rear Admiral Samuel Bitrus Atikum, applauded Governor Mutfwang for initiating governance on a sincere and inclusive note. He highlighted the Governor’s holistic approach to road construction and rehabilitation in the Jos/Bukuru Metropolis, considering all communities without bias. Admiral Atikum praised the Governor’s determination, resilience, and forthright thinking in addressing the myriad of security challenges in the state. He called for the support of elders across ethnic and party lines to win the war against insecurity. Admiral Atikum advised Governor Mutfwang to...

•As Odilis Host First Family To Night Of Christmas Ballad Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that God has proved Himself worthy as the Ultimate Liberator of the State and its people because He ensured total triumph over the political crisis and those behind it. Governor Fubara spoke at the Christmas Ballad, which was hosted by the former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, at his residence in Old GRA, Port Harcourt City in Port Harcourt Local Government Area on Friday night. The Governor stated that while the political antagonism lasted, God gave him a new perspective to leadership, adding that with the strength of support from Rivers people, he stopped seeing the crisis as a problem but as a necessary enabler in governance. He said, "And not just because I want to accept it, I get stronger in this course every day when I look at the support I am getting from the true Rivers people." "So, it is not me being strong. My strength is drawn from eve...

...Gov Diri Lauds Support Of Asian Govt   In furtherance of the bilateral relationship between both parties, a technical team from the Republic of South Korea has completed installation of modern rice processing mills in Bayelsa State.  The installation of the state-of-the-art mills, with capacity to process 40 metric tonnes of rice paddies per day, was completed at the state-owned School-to-Land Farm in Yenagoa, the state capital, on Friday. Speaking to journalists after a demonstration exercise on how the mills operate, leader of the delegation and Managing Director, Dae Sung Machinery and Construction Company Limited, Mr. Byung Chul Son, said the team has worked with the state Ministry of Agriculture since its arrival to train their staff in soil preparation, land irrigation, rice cultivation and milling. Mr. Son said the mills would refine the process of rice production and that the state would require additional farming machinery such as dryer, per boiler and colour selec...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said his administration will continue to motivate, support, and promote any Akwa Ibom citizen who is endowed with creative talent, to enable them to excel in their calling. Governor Eno said this at his country home, Ikot Ekpene Udo in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of the State, during an event which is part of the Governor’s initiative to celebrate Christmas with his kith and kin. He noted that attaining stardom is a gradual process that requires encouragement, support, and motivation, and pledged to continue to provide platforms for them to excel in their chosen fields of interest. The Governor, who had earlier openly endorsed and supported a music star, Ikpa Udo, one of the prominent indigenous artists, advised that while celebrating and supporting foreign artists, indigenous ones must be given their rightful place. Governor Eno said the State is prepared to encourage and support the youths, hence the creation of a separate ministry f...