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NIGERIA@62: October 1st every year marks a great day in the political history and development of Nigeria. It was on this day, the African most populous country celebrates her independence day anniversary on the first of October declared National public holidays. It is a period of reflection on the sacrifices and unity of purpose of our founding fathers leading to the liberation of our nation from British rule in October first 1960. Within the period under review, lots of progress have been made despite several impediments on the development process. Nigeria as a country has witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly. Our founding fathers like Dr. Nnamani Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello systematically negotiated Nigeria's independence from Britain. They have left a lifetime legacies by securing our national freedom, and permanently engrave their names in NIGERIA POLITICAL HALL OF FAME. As regards to the economic depression and insecurity crisis that threatened economic activiti...

NIGERIA@62: October 1st every year marks a great day in the political history and development of Nigeria. It was on this day, the African most populous country celebrates her independence day anniversary on the first of October declared National public holidays. It is a period of reflection on the sacrifices and unity of purpose of our founding fathers leading to the liberation of our nation from British rule in October first 1960. Within the period under review, lots of progress have been made despite several impediments on the development process. Nigeria as a country has witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly. Our founding fathers like Dr. Nnamani Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello systematically negotiated Nigeria's independence from Britain. They have left a lifetime legacies by securing our national freedom, and permanently engrave their names in NIGERIA POLITICAL HALL OF FAME. As regards to the economic depression and insecurities crisis that threatened economic a...

  As campaigns for the 2023 general election in Nigeria commenced on Wednesday, more communities and groups have continued to declare their solidarity and support for Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State to represent Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). They also endorsed the PDP and agreed to vote for all candidates of the party at the polls including the governorship candidate, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and his running mate, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai. Prominent among the communities and groups were the people of Lejja and Uwani Lejja autonomous communities, Nkpunano Nsukka Ancient Kingdom, Obukpa Community, and members of The Face of Hope for Nsukka and Igbo-Eze South LGAs as well as Enugu North Senatorial Zone Canvassers, among others. Speaking when the people of Lejja paid a solidarity visit to Gov. Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, Prof. Damian Opata, told the governor that...

...as Bayelsa govt studies Enugu’s giant strides in sector  Stakeholders have commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for making the state a reference point in public service reforms in the country. The commendation came on the heels of the recent visit to Enugu State by a delegation of Bayelsa State Government led by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Biriyai Dambo, SAN, who was accompanied by the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade John B. Ndiomu and many others, to study the strategic reforms and other giant strides Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration has made in the public service. The team from Bayelsa State government, according to the Enugu State Head of Service, Mr. Ken Chukwuegbo, visited Enugu “on an experience sharing visit through which they (Bayelsa team) gathered more strategies in the ongoing reforms of the state’s public service”.   The Bayelsa State Government team leader, Dambo, had explained that the state ...

Campaign Never Start... But it's here around the corner. No stone is to be left unturned. Organizations are all waxing higher to stay on board.  Delegation of Ede-Oballa Keke Riders Association led by Comr Josephat Ezugwu (Coach Mourinho) visited the Ede-Oballa residence of the Leader, Engr (Sir) Vita Abba OON (Onwa) ...assuring Sir Abba that they are on ground to take every step he takes, in moving to anywhere he moves during these campaign periods. Promising (with their hands on their chest) to give their votes to him during the elections.  The Leader, Chief Abba thanked the association and promised to carry along the association during this campaign period and as well assured them quality representation if voted for. However, the DG- Nsukka of VITA ABBA CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION, Hon Barr Tony Ugwu took note and also appreciated the organization.  Solomon Onah Reporting.

2023: Enugu North traditional rulers present ‘Ofo’ to Gov. Ugwuanyi. …Endorse governor’s senatorial bid Traditional Rulers from Enugu North Senatorial District of Enugu State have presented ‘Ofo’ to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Enugu North Senatorial District in the 2023 general election, as a symbol of their solidarity and endorsement of his senatorial bid. Presenting the ‘Ofo’ (traditional symbol of authority) to Gov. Ugwuanyi when all members of the Executive of Enugu North Zonal Council of Traditional Rulers visited the governor at the Government House, Enugu, the Grand Patron of Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Igwe Simeon Osisi Itodo, told the governor that the royal fathers and the people of Nsukka zone are behind him, his administration and his senatorial bid in 2023. Igwe Itodo, on behalf of the monarchs, prayed for Gov. Ugwuanyi saying: “Nsukka people are behind you. You will be...

Gov. Ugwuanyi swears in Barr. Kingsley Awuka as Special Adviser It was moment of joy for the people of Ozalla Community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State as Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Monday swore in one of their illustrious sons, Barr. Kingsley Paschal Awuka, as his Special Adviser, at the EXCO Chamber, Government House, Enugu. Speaking shortly after he was sworn in, Barr. Awuka expressed profound gratitude to Gov. Ugwuanyi “for this great honour and privilege accorded to the people of Ozalla Community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area.” The visibly joyful new Special Adviser described Gov. Ugwuanyi as “a miracle worker, jinx breaker and a comforter of the hopeless,” stressing that “you have turned the history of our generation from this day to joy.” Barr. Awuka added that “the Ozalla Community will never in her history joke with what you have done to her this day.” He assured the governor that “our obligation is to continue with every breath of our li...

Gov. Ugwuanyi swears in Barr. Kingsley Awuka as Special Adviser It was moment of joy for the people of Ozalla Community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State as Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Monday swore in one of their illustrious sons, Barr. Kingsley Paschal Awuka, as his Special Adviser, at the EXCO Chamber, Government House, Enugu. Speaking shortly after he was sworn in, Barr. Awuka expressed profound gratitude to Gov. Ugwuanyi “for this great honour and privilege accorded to the people of Ozalla Community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area.” The visibly joyful new Special Adviser described Gov. Ugwuanyi as “a miracle worker, jinx breaker and a comforter of the hopeless,” stressing that “you have turned the history of our generation from this day to joy.” Barr. Awuka added that “the Ozalla Community will never in her history joke with what you have done to her this day.” He assured the governor that “our obligation is to continue with every breath of our li...

Six years after its construction by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi's administration in Enugu State, the 12km Opi-Nsukka dual carriageway laced with functional street and traffic lights (first time in the history of Nsukka), dazzles as one of the signature projects the governor will be remembered for after his tenure. In spite of all the economic, security and public health challenges confronting the country since he assumed office, the superlatively delivered first Enugu State government's flyover bridge at T-Junction, Nike Lake Road Enugu East Local Government Area; the 5,000-seat capacity Nsukka Township Stadium; the reconstructed and remodeled undulating 11km Miliken Hill-Ngwo-9th Mile Road, Enugu North LGA; the Enugu State Customary Court of Appeal Headquarters, Enugu and other unprecedented infrastructural interventions in the State Judiciary; the State Secretariat Annex, Ede-Oballa, Nsukka with a modern Conference Centre adjacent to it; the 31km Udenu Ring Road and numerous ro...

Technical Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Rt Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Gburugburu, has expressed total satisfaction on the unprecedented infrastructural development in Enugu State within the past 7 years of his administration.  He reiterated that Gov. Ugwuanyi has performed excellently well in Enugu state, a probity  and a true  rectitude  Leader with heart of love for his citizens.  He pointed out that the governor has accomplished a lasting legacy in Enugu State political history which can not be forgotten in a hurry due to his exceptionally noble milestones in all sectors in our dear state. He has done noble and also  Proved to be a man of his words; As Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi's led administration embarks on the construction of Anglican Grammar School popularly known as Nsukka High School via St.Paul's Anglican Cathedral Nsukka as promised by His Excellency while presenting his citation at ODIMMA NSUKKA MEGA RALLY which wa...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has expressed profound appreciation to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his immense support and cooperation with the Nigerian Army in the effective discharge of its responsibilities in the state and beyond. The COAS’s gratitude was conveyed to Gov. Ugwuanyi by the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Umar Musa, when he paid a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, Enugu, on Monday, to formally inform him of his assumption of duty in the state as the new GOC. Maj. Gen. Musa said that the COAS is impressed with the way Gov. Ugwuanyi cooperates and supports the soldiers to discharge their duties in Enugu State. The new GOC added that his predecessor, Maj. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja also briefed him on the level of Gov. Ugwuanyi’s support, cooperation and commitment to the Nigerian Army, stressing that the commendations were corroborated by the Garr...

…Applauds governor on new medical university, other accomplishments Aggrieved persons from different political parties and groups across the six local government areas of Enugu North Senatorial District in Enugu State, some of whom have been won over to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the auspices of “Synergy Group for Gburugburu”, have pledged to work in synergy with other groups to galvanize the electorate and deliver Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to represent the district in the Senate in 2023. Speaking when he led representatives of the Synergy Group for Gburuguru to pay a solidarity visit to Gov. Ugwuanyi on Sunday, the convener, Hon. Chuka Eze, disclosed that the members have agreed to work for the governor’s victory at the poll and that of other PDP candidates including the governorship flag-bearer, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and his running mate, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai.  Hon. Eze explained that the group’s formation is from local governments to polling un...

T.A TO THE GOVERNOR HON. CC. OZIOKOJA COMMENDS BOSS, GOV. UGWUANYI FOR APPOINTING PROF. J.C OGBONNA AS THE FIRST VICE CHANCELLOR OF SUMAS, IGBO ANO, ENUGU STATE. As EXCO constitutes committee on creation of autonomous communities Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, approved the appointment of Prof. James Chukwuma Ogbonna as the Vice Chancellor of the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo Eno, Enugu State. Prof. Ogbonna, is a native of Umachi, Enugu Ezike, a Professor of Microbiology and Biotechnology, according to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, Prof JC Ogbonna was the former  Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was also a member of the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria.  Prof. Ogbonna’s appointment “takes effect from Friday the 2nd day of September, 2022,” the statement disclosed, adding that he has over 20 years ...

As EXCO constitutes committee on creation of autonomous communities Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, approved the appointment of Prof. James Chukwuma Ogbonna as the Vice Chancellor of the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo Eno, Enugu State. Prof. Ogbonna, is a native of Umachi, Enugu Ezike, a Professor of Microbiology and Biotechnology, according to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, Prof JC Ogbonna was the former  Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was also a member of the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria.  Prof. Ogbonna’s appointment “takes effect from Friday the 2nd day of September, 2022,” the statement disclosed, adding that he has over 20 years experience as a professor and member of the university's Senate.  In another development, the Enugu State Executive Council approved the constitution of a committee for ...

As EXCO constitutes committee on creation of autonomous communities Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, approved the appointment of Prof. James Chukwuma Ogbonna as the Vice Chancellor of the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo Eno, Enugu State. Prof. Ogbonna, is a native of Umachi, Enugu Ezike, a Professor of Microbiology and Biotechnology, according to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, Prof JC Ogbonna was the former  Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was also a member of the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria.  Prof. Ogbonna’s appointment “takes effect from Friday the 2nd day of September, 2022,” the statement disclosed, adding that he has over 20 years experience as a professor and member of the university's Senate.  In another development, the Enugu State Executive Council approved the constitution of a co...

at Lion Building Enugu. As political parties gear up for the commencement of campaigns ahead of the 2023 general election in Nigeria, market traders, motorcycle (okada) and tricycle (keke) operators and members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Udenu Local Government Area of #Enugu State, comprising indigenes and non-indigenes of the state, on Friday, declared their unflinching support for #Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Enugu North Senatorial District of the state. The market traders, keke and okada operators and members of NURTW also declared their support for the PDP governorship candidate in the state, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, his running mate, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai and other candidates of the PDP, assuring that they are solidly behind them and the party. They thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi for the numerous developmental projects his administration has executed in the state in spite of the state’s le...

ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPIC GESTURES, PROMOTING PEOPLE ORIENTED PROJECTS OF GOV. IFEANYI UGWUANYI Technical Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Rt Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Gburugburu, has expressed satisfaction remarks on the modern standard projects executed by the current administration in different sectors of education, infrastructural development, healthcare system, social amenities and etc.  He commended the Governor for the gigantic state of the art groundbreaking projects and works Initiated and completed by his administration, highlighting that his government is not known for ABANDONED PROJECTS. To mention but a few of his numerous achievements and excellent performances include the 5KM Road Projects of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi's administration stretching from the University of Nigeria Nsukka(UNN) New Gate by Nru Junction to 9th Mile/Makurdi expressway, COMPLETED to a commendable standard with drainages and road markings to provide access to th...