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Nigerian-Canadian medical doctor, technocrat, international development advocate and NDC Chieftain, Chief Dr. OZ Ugwu, has issued a passionate appeal to good the people of Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, urging them to rise above political differences, personal interests and partisan divisions ahead of the 2027 general election. In a strongly worded statement, Chief Dr. OZ Ugwu called on Ndi Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South to rally behind Dr. Hilary Onyishi, popularly known as IKEMBA, the NDC candidate for the Federal House of Representatives,  describing the coming election as a defining moment for the constituency to reassess the quality of representation it desires and the calibre of leadership it wishes to entrust with its voice at the National Assembly. Democracy, he noted, is strengthened when political differences are respected rather than weaponised. While citizens retain the democratic right to belong to different parties and support different can...

Former aide to the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Hon. CC. Oziokoja Ozioko, has commended the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, for her remarkable leadership, visionary initiatives, and sustained commitment to the transformation, growth, and advancement of the institution. Hon. Oziokoja particularly applauded the Rector for her efforts in attracting a new TETFund Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Experience Centre to the Federal Polytechnic Oko, describing the initiative as a significant milestone that will further strengthen digital education, technological innovation, skills development, research, and opportunities for students and the wider academic community. According to Hon. Oziokoja, the establishment of the ICT Experience Centre represents an important step towards equipping students and staff with the digital knowledge and competencies required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world. He fur...

Hon. Peter Eze (Ezembanabo), Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission, convened a landmark youth programme Yesterday “Peter Eze Youth Connect 2026" recording an unprecedented turnout that marks a major milestone in youth engagement across the state. For the first time, the 3,000-capacity International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu, was filled to capacity, as young people from across the state gathered alongside the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Hon. Mrs. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran; the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia; and other stakeholders, professionals, community leaders, and entrepreneurs for the highly anticipated event. A Platform for Opportunity The programme offered young attendees a platform to connect, learn, and gain exposure to opportunities supporting their educational, professional, and entrepreneurial development. It brought together youths from across Enugu Sta...

WELCOME SPEECH BY HON. PETER OGBONNA EZE FEDERAL COMMISSIONER REPRESENTING ENUGU STATE, FEDERAL CHARACTER COMMISSION  PROTOCOLS GREATEST NIGERIAN YOUTHS! GREATEST ENUGU YOUTHS! With a deep sense of responsibility and profound gratitude, I wish to begin by thanking every young person here today, despite the short notice and limited awareness of this event. Look around you. Nobody was paid to be here. Nobody was compelled to be here. You are here because you are driven by a desire for knowledge and opportunity, and determined to improve your future. Today’s programme, titled “Beyond Quotas: Unlocking Opportunities for Enugu Youths Through the Federal Character Commission,” is unique, timely and remarkable in several ways. Apart from the fact that this is the first event of its kind being organized through my office as the Commissioner representing Enugu State in the Federal Character Commission, it is also a product of my strong desire and determination to put the records...

WELCOME SPEECH BY HON. PETER OGBONNA EZE FEDERAL COMMISSIONER REPRESENTING ENUGU STATE, FEDERAL CHARACTER COMMISSION  PROTOCOLS GREATEST NIGERIAN YOUTHS! GREATEST ENUGU YOUTHS! With a deep sense of responsibility and profound gratitude, I wish to begin by thanking every young person here today, despite the short notice and limited awareness of this event. Look around you. Nobody was paid to be here. Nobody was compelled to be here. You are here because you are driven by a desire for knowledge and opportunity, and determined to improve your future. Today’s programme, titled “Beyond Quotas: Unlocking Opportunities for Enugu Youths Through the Federal Character Commission,” is unique, timely and remarkable in several ways. Apart from the fact that this is the first event of its kind being organized through my office as the Commissioner representing Enugu State in the Federal Character Commission, it is also a product of my strong desire and determination to put the records...

The political atmosphere in Ugwu Na Agbo Community, Edem , was filled with enthusiasm, solidarity, and renewed optimism on 5th September 2026 , as Hon. CC Oziokoja Ozioko, Former Aide to the Executive Governor of Enugu State , warmly welcomed Hon. Dr. Hilary Onyishi (IKEMBA) , the NDC Candidate for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency , during his visit to the community. The gathering provided an opportunity for community engagement, interaction with the people, and discussions aro und the future of representation and development in Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South. OZIOKOJA’S POWERFUL ENDORSEMENT OF IKEMBA In a powerful show of confidence and political conviction, Hon. CC Oziokoja Ozioko publicly threw his weight behind Hon. Dr. Hilary Onyishi (IKEMBA) , describing him as “the people’s choice and the best alternative” for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South ahead of the 2027 General Elections . According to Oziokoja, the decision before the people should go beyond party politics and foc...

Former aide to the Governor of Enugu State, Hon. CC. Oziokoja Ozioko , has strongly condemned and successfully countered an alleged attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt the scheduled visit of Hon.  Dr. Hilary Onyishi (IKEMBA) , NDC Candidate for the Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency , to Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Community, in Edem Ani ward in Nsukka LGA, Enugu State, Nigeria.  on 2nd September 2026 . The development has once again highlighted the importance of political maturity, democratic tolerance, peaceful engagement and respect for the constitutional rights of citizens to freely associate with, receive and interact with candidates of their choice in 2027 General Elections. The visit by Hon. Dr. Hilary Onyishi ( IKEMBA) was designed to strengthen grassroots engagement, deepen community consultation and further consolidate the relationship between the candidate and his people. Despite the alleged attempt to fru...