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The Governor of Taraba state, Dr Agbu Kefas, has led a high-powered delegation to India, where it met with investors to collaborate in agriculture and food production to boost the economy of the state. The state's delegation was in India at the instance of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) project, for which Taraba State is actively working to qualify. The visit is part of the process to attract investors. Under the SAPZ model, it is expected that investors will provide 85% of the required financing, while the government provides 15%, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the project. The team visited several agro-processing factories and held strategic sessions with the founders and owners of the facilities to present the Taraba SAPZ project. The team emphasized the opportunity for them to invest in Taraba State and leverage access to the wider agricultural market that the State offers. The Governor of Taraba state expressed hope that the S...

The National Counter Terrorism Centre has commended Governor Dauda Lawal for keying into the centre’s initiative with a commitment to ensure the safety of the people of Zamfara State. A high-level team of the Counter Terrorism Centre visited the governor on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Gusau. A statement by the Governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the centre provides leadership and strategic guidance to the Armed Forces, security, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies on Counterterrorism, aligning with the National Security Adviser's mandate. In his remarks, Governor Dauda Lawal appreciates the centre’s visit to Zamfara to observe the government's efforts to address insecurity in the state. “I keep saying that if you make a conscious effort to handle Zamfara effectively as far as insecurity is concerned, you will solve 80% of the security challenges in the North." "From all the initiatives I have seen so f...

Schoolmates of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) in Rivers State have acknowledged his outstanding performance in office and conferred on him an award of excellence. The UNIPORT 80s, on Tuesday, presented the award to the Bayelsa governor at the Government House, Yenagoa, in recognition of his performance in sustainable infrastructure development and inclusive governance in the state. The body comprises former students of the institution in the 1980s. Coordinator of the UNIPORT 80s steering committee, Mr. Ben-jamin Willie, in his remarks, said the governor got the award due to his commendable performance in different sectors, and especially for running an inclusive government in appointing non-indigenes and opposition party members into his cabinet. He said his Abia State colleague, Dr. Alex Otti, who is also a member of the UNIPORT 80s, hosted the group's reunion in Umuahia two weeks ago but the steering committee decid...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri paid homage to the Palace of His Royal Highness, Mbege Ka Michika, Prof. Bulus Luka Gadiga, in Michika Local Government Area, where he called for continued resilience and unity to overcome the scars of insurgency. “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. We must continue to remain resilient and work together,” the Governor said, stressing his commitment to rebuilding communities and restoring hope.   “We have the will and the capacity to deliver more dividends of democracy,” he added. “We must ensure that the heinous crimes committed by insurgents are erased from the memories of our children. Our collective resilience will heal our land.”   The Governor thanked the monarch for his warm reception and assured him:   “I remain loyal to you and will continue to contribute my quota of development just like I do for every community in Adamawa.”  In his remarks, the revered monarch, Prof. Luka Gadiga, lauded Governor Fintiri...

… Consoles the Catholic faithful Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has joined the rest of the world in mourning the Catholic Pontiff and sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Francis. Mbah described the late Pontiff as a man full of humanity, a reformer, and humble leader. In a statement he personally signed on Monday, the governor also described the Pope's demise as a heavy loss, not only to the Catholic Church, but equally to the entire world.  "His Holiness, Pope Francis, was full of humanity and lived as an epitome of meekness. A highly spiritual Pontiff, he chose a modest life over the glamour and privileges intrinsic in the papacy.   “The first Jesuit Pope championed a number of liberal reforms, including the review of the Vatican constitution that accorded the lay Catholic and women a foothold on the central administration of the Mother Church “Importantly, His Holiness will be remembered for the promotion of global peace, one of his most outstanding legacies ...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that rather than get angry, criticism from the pulpit challenges him to perform better. Governor Diri stated this on Sunday night during the 2025 Easter Cantata held at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House, Yenagoa, in response to the admonition of the guest minister and Bishop of the Ogbia Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev. Matthew Obaze. In his sermon, Bishop Obaze advised the governor not to be distracted by praise singers, who have their own agenda and could derail his vision for the state. In response, Diri revealed that he was afraid of pastors as the pulpit confers on them the freedom to speak truth to those in position of authority. He said while his administration had recorded significant achievements in various sectors, there was still room for improvement. The Bayelsa helmsman commended the Anglican cleric for his frank admonition, noting, however, that he was not surprised as they both had come a long way from the days h...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has admonished Christians to allow the redemptive value of the resurrection of Christ, which depicts victory over death and hopelessness, to reflect daily in their lives. Governor Eno gave the admonition in his sermon at the All Nations Christian Ministry International, Eket LGA, as part of the events to commemorate the 2025 Easter celebration. He urged people to trust and believe solely in God, as the resurrection is a message of hope, indicating that He is able to resurrect whatever is dead. Preaching on the theme “He Arose,” culled from Matthew 27:62–66, the Governor charged the congregation on the benefits of the resurrection of Christ. He said, “Christ’s resurrection gives us the boldness to talk about Christ. It assures us of the forgiveness of our sins and validates our belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. “His resurrection gives us the assurance of meeting with our departed loved ones again, and the overall lesson of all this is that God ca...