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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have commenced moves to secure schools in Ebonyi through the launch of the Safe School Initiative. The Commandant of the Corps, Felix Gbolade, gave the during a 2-day train-the-trainee capacity building seminar on safe schools in the state. Gbolade said that the initiative was a response to the incessant attacks on institutions of learning by criminal elements in society. "The project would build on steps taken by the federal government, the NSCDC, and other stakeholders to sustain a safe environment for schools in the country. "The female strike force of the corps would spearhead the initiative by patrolling schools to monitor activities within their environment". The state commandant noted that the program's commencement testified to the corps' resolve to check insecurity in schools in the state. "We are at the same time ensuring the overall well-being of students and staff. "We all can assist to ensure a coordinated platform that brings relevant stakeholders together in achieving the desired goals". He noted that the initiative would commence from Ebonyi's north senatorial district and hoped to be subsequently extended to other districts. "We however solicit that key stakeholders be identified and mobilized to promote the project across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. Governor David Umahi represented by Dr. Sunday Nwangele, Commissioner for Education expressed satisfaction over the initiative and noted that the government would support it. "I, however, encourage the corps to expand the project to other senatorial districts of the state for better results. "I also urged students teachers, and principals, among others to take advantage of the program and provide vital information to security agencies," He noted that the state government was committed to ensuring the safety of its schools and another segment of its existence. "The participants should pay attention to the tutorials at the seminar to enable them to identify possible security threats within their environment," The state Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Garba represented by ACP David Kolo urged students, and teachers among other stakeholders in the school system to be security conscious. The State Commandant of Federal Fire Service, Mr. Iruegbu Okpan charged teachers and school management in the state to increase fire prevention and control awareness in their environment. The theme of the seminar was 'strategies for sustainable safe schools in Ebonyi.
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The Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide, Ebonyi state chapter has urged Ebonyi people and Nigerians in general, not to compromise on the unity that binds them. Dr Peter Mbam, President of the chapter gave the urge in Abakaliki while felicitating with Ebonyi people and Nigerians on the 26th anniversary of the state's creation and the nation's 62nd independence anniversary. Mbam noted that Ebonyi and Nigeria have every reason to celebrate their self rule and emancipation from colonial rule respectively. "Ebonyi has restored the unity existing among its sons and daughters as we salute all those who fought for its creation. "We salute past governors of the state for their contributions and especially the incumbent Governor David Umahi for his numerous achievements. "These achievements have catapulted Ebonyi from zero ladder to top in seven years of his administration with the quality and impact, second to none. "The Ohaneze Ndigbo world wide is proud of these achievements and readily available to go all the way with you". The Ohaneze Ndigbo state president congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and principal officers on the occasion of the nation's independence as the nation has a lot to look back to, these past years. "We equally celebrate the Wife of Ebonyi Governor, Chief Mrs Rachael Umahi for her immeasurable support in the realization of the state's advancement. "We also congratulate the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, the Chief Judge, member of the State Executive Council, among other top government functionaries on this aspicious occasion. "We urge the citizens to always pray and support the government at all levels as together, we would achieve the Ebonyi and Nigerians of our dreams,".
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From the Editor Football will be used to set Ebonyi agog with the forthcoming Mayor Super Cup competition, 2022. It is a competition that will involve eight teams which would slug it at the main bowl of Pa Ngele Oruta stadium, Abakaliki for the coveted prize. The eight teams include the Nigerian police, National Youth Service Corps, Nigerian Immigration Service, All Stars, Reformed Nkuwasi, Lions, Bankers, and Future Stars football teams. The competition is aimed at fostering unity and purposefulness among the participating teams which will cascade to an atmosphere of conviviality across the sporting sphere of the state using football as an illus. Hon. Maxwell Umahi, a protege of the Umahi's political dynasty, is a chip off the old block. He is effectively towing the political, sagacious steps of the effervescent master performer, Engr, Chief David Umahi, the Governor of Ebonyi state. Maxwell, a renowned sports enthusiast, matches words with action. He declared that he will use sports as a tool for social re-engineering and a veritable source of self-reliance by youths of the state, especially those from the Abakaliki North state constituency. He is vying to represent the constituency at the state House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Even before ascending the seat deservedly, he has set the ball rolling with the super cup in his alias name. The competition is aided by the composition of seasoned football administrative egg heads, ably coordinated and supervised by the ebullient state commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon, Charles Akpu-Enika, another chip of the Umahi's block. The 9-man Main Organising Committee (MOC) has quickly set to work and successfully conducted all pre-competition formalities. Emmanuel Utobo, Director of Sports in the state Sports Council heads the MOC. In several meetings with the committee and representatives of the participating teams, he outlined the modalities to ensure a hitch-free competition and dexterously clarified issues of interest to the teams. Hillary Ogbonna, the Secretary of the state Football Association is the MOC's Secretary. He oversaw the production of the competition's rules and guidelines and stoutly maintains that the guidelines would adhere to the latter in conformity with the Federation of International Football (FIFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards. With the commencement of activities about the competition after the nation's Independence celebrations, football fans are expecting worthy days of football glory.
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The Ebonyi state government has commended the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) for prudent management of funds meant for its activities in the state. Prof. Humphrey Nwobashi, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources gave the commendation during the programme's meeting/working session on 2023 draft annual workplan and budget. Nwaobashi said that IFAD VCDP has shown that it could manage available resources allocated for its activities in the state to still impact positively on beneficiaries. "Several economics are still battling with the effects of COVID 19 but IFAD-VCDP has shown high level of probity and accountability in managing available resources. "When I assumed office as the commissioner, I was briefed by the programme's coordinator in Ebonyi and was amazed with the impact of its activities in the state. "These impacts were made despite the reduction of funds due to the effects of COVID 19 and one would then wonder the level of impact if such funds came in full. "I would advise the programme to continue making judicious use of available funds instead of projections that are not available. He commended the federal government for approving the programme, describing it as one of the best agricultural interventions in West Africa and beyond. "The Ebonyi government will continue collaborating with the programme and fulfill all its obligations toward it. Mr Muhammad Damatar, the IFAD-VCDP National Financial Controller commended the Ebonyi government for its commitment towards the sustainance of the programme's activities in the state. He advised officers in charge of the IFAD-VCDP budgetting to be proactive as their activities drive the programme. "When you prepare the budget, ensure it is properly coded as it provides the opportunity of uploading it to the Management Information System (MIS) and finance software. "The coding is driven from the accounting software which shows that the relationship is good. "When there is a single code that is not on the accounting software, the MIS will accept it but will not allow the budget to balance on software. "It must be comprehensive and correct and if not, might result to problems. Mr Mohammed Lawal, IFAD-VCDP Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, assured participating states of its commitment to implement its activities despite the effects of COVID 19 on funds availability. Mr Sunday Ituma, the IFAD-VCDP State Programme Coordinator thanked the national officers for their visit and assured of the proactiveness of the state office in the implementation of activities.
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IFAD-VCDP to sustain exchange of ideas among benefitting farmers in Ebonyi The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) says it is committed towards enhancing exchange of ideas among its beneficiaries in Ebonyi. Mr Sunday Ituma, the IFAD-VCDP State Programme Coordinator, made the declaration during its learning route programme for benefitting cassava/ rice seed enterprenuers in the state. Ituma said that such exchange of ideas was part of the programme's implementation processes which is termed learning routes. "We take young farmers to successful farmers who have demonstrated best practices in a particular area of our intervention. "The successful farmers explain how they attained their present status and how they overcame inherent challenges. "They would explain how they overcame challenges of access to land, finance, extension services, equipment, inputs among others. He noted that the tutored farmers would be required to replicate what they learnt in order to attain the status of the successful farmers. "We have trained over 30 youths at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan, Oyo on rice seed production. "The trainees were empowered on return to become viable enterprenuers as they have even jointly registered a limited liability company. "They produce all the seeds we give to farmers and have become millionaires in their own rights,". Mr John Nweze, the IFAD -VCDP Knowledge Management Officer in Ebonyi said that the learning route programme has greatly motivated young farmers to succeed in various agricultural ventures. "When they learn the secrets of those who have succeeded, they would realise that such successes were not magical and would be focused on achieving success. "The rice seed enterprenuers for instance sell the produce in other states and presently have the capacity of solving their immediate needs,". Mrs Elizabeth Edu, a Rice Seed enterprenuer thanked IFAD-VCDP for the training opportunity offered her and pledged to mentor upcoming enterprenuers to succeed.
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The Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide has pledged to support the newly inaugurated local government area chairmen in Ebonyi to actualise their mandates towards the people. The state chapter of the apex Igbo socio-cultural group made the declaration in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Prince Anya Okorie on behalf of its President, Dr Peter Mbam. The statement which was made available to newsmen in Abakaliki indicated the group's resolve to collaborate with the council's leadership in providing democratic dividends at the grassroots. "We are proud of the process which led to your emergence and which is in line with democratic tenets. "It is our firm belief that the trust which the people have in you by casting their votes in your favour will be reciprocated. The association in the statement, noted that it had gone through the chairmen's records and discovered that they were persons of honour and integrity. "We have no doubt that you will deliver satisfactory on your new mandates and replicating the governor's strides in your areas. It would be recalled that the 13 council chairmen and 171 councillors, all of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were inaugurated by Governor David Umahi on September.1 in Abakaliki. A federal high court sitting in Abakaliki had on August 25, nullified the elections which brought the officers to power for contravening relevant provisions of the electoral act. The Ebonyi government however, announced on August. 30, that it had obtained an ex-parte order from a state high court to go on with the inauguration.
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"APC HAS BROUGHT BENEFITS TO EBONYI TO DESERVE ELECTORATES' SUPPORT"--Maxwell Umahi The All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate for Abakaliki North constituency in the Ebonyi House of Assembly, Hon Maxwell Umahi has said that the state has benefitted tremendously from the Federal Government to deserve the electorates' support. Umahi made the disclosure in an interview noting that it was the premise on which the people should support the party in the 2023 general elections. The candidate who is Governor David Umahi''s relative, said that the massive transformation of the state in all spheres was due to the 'fruitful' relationship between the state and the FG. "We have recieved massive support from the FG towards life-enhancing interventions in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture among other areas. "These projects and interventions such as roads, flyovers and empwerment initiatives are glaring and also being utilised by the opposition," He noted that the development has made the ongoing consultations by the party's candidates on the electorate, easy. "We have achievements to consult the people with and fortunately, no one listens to mere electoral promises again. "We therefore urge the electorate to shun all unfounded sentiments and support APC candidates at all levels during the elections. "President Muhammadu Buhari had visited Ebonyi severally to inaugurate projects and interventions which have immensely benefitted the people". Umahi said that he was in the race to ensure that laws which would ensure massive youth empowerment are made and implemented. "The youths hold the key to the economic and social revival of any society. "Issues that concern them should be in the front-burner as I will emulate the governor in this regard".
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EBONYI: CHAIRMAN, TRADITIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS DEBUNKS ALLEGED SUSPENSION BY THE ASSOCIATION. By Okechukwu Eluu. Abakaliki. Following the unity FM Radio announcement on 18th of August 2022 that allegedly suspended the chairman of Ebonyi State medicine practitioners Association, Dr. Augustine Ekechi for gross misconduct and mismanagement of the Association fund. Dr. Chief Augustine Ekechi debunked the allegations while speaking with Newsmen in his office at block 5 Ochudo Centenary City Secretariat , Abakaliki the capital city of Ebonyi State. He Said the announcement was made out of misinformation by the perpetrators and Impostors, who are parading themselves as the executives members of the Association, wishing to take over the Leadership of the Association. He, subsequently wish to tell the public to disregard the Unity FM Radio announcement and also advised the practitioners and the general public to ignore any other person parading him/herself as the chairman of the Association in Ebonyi State, noting that each one does that at their own risk and would be arrested, prosecuted by government. "Meanwhile the State government are therefore looking for these impostors for prosecution. "If you have any of their address or where they meet to carryout their operations, should report to the office of the director Medicine Service, Ministry of Health at block 5 Ochudo Centenary City secretariat ,Abakaliki." He said. The Director Medicine services, Ebonyi State . Dr.Alike Charles, on his part said the Ministry has advised the general public and all traditional medicine practitioners in the State to Ignore any other person parading his/ herself as the chairman are Impostor. "Ebonyi State ministry of Health, signed by the honourable Commissioner of health Ebonyi State. That Dr Chief. Augustine Ekechi is reorganized as the chairman of NANTMP in Ebonyi State." " That all Communications about traditional medicine practice in Ebonyi State should visit Chief Ekechi." He also made it known that a team of taskforce would commence work in all the 13 Local government areas in the State. "Any practitioner found not to have licence duly signed by the chairman of the Association, would be treated as a quack and prosecuted in line with the Law". He added.
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A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi state, Chief Chaka Nweze has said that politicians who failed abjectly in their obligations in the various public offices that they served in the past and presently are conspiring to ensure that Governor David Umahi does not make it to the senate. Nweze, the Pioneer Secretary of the party in the state made the assertion in Abakaliki, noting that Umahi’s sterling performance as a state governor is unmatched and the opposition is worried that the prospects of the governor in the senate is capable of shedding a light on their collective underperformance. This is why he opined that Mrs Ann Agom-Eze is being used by the opposition to cover their paranoid inhibitions in an attempt to ensure that the APC flags a candidate that will be easier to defeat at the polls on election Day. "The facts speak for themselves, Mrs Ann Agom Eze withdrew from the senatorial contest with a sworn affidavit to that effect. It is bewildering that the party leadership at the center is yet to make a statement on the subject. The right to exercise franchise cannot be overemphasized and should not be trampled on. However one's need for selfish recognisance should not trump the collective ambition of our party in ensuring that we are effectively represented in the senate from the south east. "Adequate representation and gender parity are key issues in today's politics, the need for inclusion cannot be overemphasized as-well. However inclusion should not just be a sentimental exercise if the candidate is not viable. A strong viable candidate should fly the party's flag aimed at winning and ensuring that that the party has enough seats to secure the majority in the senate. "Our opposition is aware that with Umahi as the party's candidate, the senatorial seat's contest will be well contested with an overwhelming victory for the performing governor. He noted that Umahi’s performances in office has stood him out among other leaders as he has become a reference point in the country on issues of excellent performances in office. "We would not sit and allow mere political debauchery and gimmick make the people of Ebonyi south zone, lose the effective representation with accompanying democratic dividends which the governor will offer as their senator". He particularly pointed at the main opposition party in the state for sponsoring Agom-Eze in her actions including a rebellious set of APC members still reeling from the crashing of their factionalisation bid after the last primaries. "We are seeing a main opposition party in Ebonyi which hàs been destroyed by internal wranglings with its legal tussle for state chairmanship, gubernatorial ànd other positions, reaching the supreme court. "Instead of looking for how to mend their torn umbrella, it is busy trying to create a failed distraction to the governor's senatorial bid. "Ebonyi south zone cannot afford to have the sort of abysmal representation it is currently having from that party and no amount of gimmick will stop the governor from righting the inherent wrongs. Nweze also urged the party to take cognisance of rebels in its fold and check their inimical actions with the general elections approaching. "It is time to determine those for us and against us as we cannot in the bid to accommodate everyone, find ourselves in a quagmiric situation like the main opposition party in the state. "We should also evaluate the character of members aspiring for various offices because for someone to cause untold embarrassment to the governor after withdrawing from a contest, dipicts an unstable character.
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Ebonyi: AA candidate for Onicha east Constituency pledges to bring peace in Ishinkwor/Aboamege communities Mr Collins Christopher Odii, the candidate of Action Alliance Party for Ebonyi State House of Assembly vying to represent Onicha east Constituency has pledged to initiate peace between the warring communities of ishinkow and Aboamege if elected in 2023. Odii equally pledged to engage the youths of his Constituency and improve their education, productivity as well as living standard to entrust the peace process. He lamented that the present and past leaders of his Constituency had neglected the youths which he believes hitherto formed the background for the current unrest in his Constituency. "I've watched my Constituency from 1999 and alot has gone wrong, which is absolutely against the youths of the Constituency an I've seen that the people we've produced so far have done well but not particularly to the youths, "As a leader, I will make out a session to discuss with the youths of my Constituency to find out what they need, my duty would be to guide and direct them and protect them. "The Youths are the feature of tomorrow and we must take it now with good orientation and better education." Odii stated. The house of Assembly Candidate said he would ensure that the youths are well informed and believed it would go along way to curb the level of ignorance in his Constituency. "Other communities are doing well in education but my people are backward, this is why I'm here to give my people the light on how to get it right" He lamented over the fact that people in his community were not properly encouraged to get better education and said he would use his experience from the common man's perspective to enlighten his people. "No body from my Constituency will be idle". Odii equally expressed confidence that his people would vote for him irrespective of his political party: "We are in a revolution, party politics don't count today and my vision is to give my people hope and strength the leadership vacuum". he added.
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The media team of the Labour party's Presidential Candidate, Dr Peter Obi and its Gubernatorial Candidate in Ebonyi, Arc. Edward Nkwegu (Edon) has said that the latter's political structure is still intact since 2015. The group in a statement it issued after its emergency meeting in Abakaliki, said that Nkwegu remained a credible alternative and an Industrialist who will revamp the Ebonyi economy and make it viable. The statement which was signed by its National President, Mr James Nnachi, expressed gratitude to God for Nkwegu's victory at the party's gubernatorial substitution primary. "The primary was duly conducted in Abakaliki by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the party's national leadership. "We therefore wish to thank them, the security agencies among other stakeholders for ensuring a hitch free exercise. "We want to declare that Nkwegu is humble, peaceful and God fearing. "His political structure is still intact since 2015 and is aggressively prepared for the 2023 elections," the statement read. The group called on all party supporters not to be discouraged over a federal high court"s ruling as Nkwegu's candidacy. "The party and INEC have acknowledged the outcome of the primary and Nkwegu's candidacy. "It is part of party politics and it should be remembered that for a man to achieve success in life, he must meet a stumbling block. "We shall however win at the end as a support for Edon is a support for a better Ebonyi state. "He is the best candidate amongst all and has full support and goodwill of the people" the statement read.
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By Maxwell Okechukwu. Abakaliki. The Young Progressive Party (YPP) Governorship Candidate in Ebonyi State Dr. Opoke Sunday Andrew in an Interview with Newsmen in his office at Abakaliki the State capital has promised the people in the State especially the youths that If in the fourth coming 2023 general Election he's been Elected the Governor, that he will not only give people fish rather will teach them how to catch fish. Said "I will create difference from the areas our past Leaders Who believes that given people fish is the best way of eradicating poverty," "My purpose for coming out to contest for governorship, is to serve as a Leader with leadership example, who is to serve his people, not like politicians who believes that leadership position is an opportunity to lout government funds and to squarer wealth and authority ,while by deceiving their Electorate " . "Again I have vow in my mind that my coming out should not be to lout government funds, rather to do what the present and next generation to come should be remembering me with. "Meanwhile People should note that politicians only come to win Election, and to enrich themselves with their family, while I am not a politician per say , therefore should establish the difference between a politician and a Leader in call,". Dr. Opoke equally revealed that Ebonyi State is blessed with natural resources, both sold mineral and other means, which as a geologist has carried out research and discovered that if what the state has is developed, "none will remain in the poverty level people are today and will also left up the State to compete with other developed states in Nigeria and beyond also would create huge employment for Ebonyians, mostly the youths, Dr. Opoke, a PhD holder in geology and a consultant in the Mining sector, both in Nigeria and outside the country , had equally understood that given youth political appointments should not be the paramount option rather, given them full empowerment than short term appointment. "in my seven point agenda mining should be MY first option, and has mapped out the strategies and means that would attract International Investors into the State to partner with those existing Mainers already in the State. for creating massive employment and increase the States IGR. He assured Ebonyians that unemployment would be a past story through his accomplishment, following his already connection with the some foreign countries, whom he is in partnership with both in mining and water project. Reformations of the collapsed civil service system in the state, due to the inability of the past leaders, due to lack of experience which has resulted to the collapse of the civil service commission in the State And reform the commission back to its standard, if voted him the governor, said has once been a civil servant , and has known the system very well and what it will take in restructuring it. creating rooms for employment, promotion , regular payment of salaries , both leave allowance and other attached entitlements. whereby at the end of every month workers will be going home with smile and proud, knowing that there is dignity in civil service Labour Said he will create an urban and rureal Area migration, by designing a scheme for those in the rural areas not only having come to the capital city before gating what they wants the create developmental strategies for rural people in the State which should not be an avenue for any Leader who did the needful, to be proud when constructed or attracted any projects. he said" Dr. Opoke in conclusion said, his ambitions is not to lout government money and resources, rather to contribute his leadership experience .
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"A real game changer" : Ebonyians celebrate youth development commissioner on birthday Loads of encomiums across Ebonyi state, have been pouring for Hon. Charlse Emeka Akpu-Enika, the state Commissoner for Youth Development and Sports as he celebrates his birthday on Friday, August 5. The amiable leader of the urban community in the state, is affectionately called 'Game changer' and "Eze- Ebunafo" (The king still reveling inside the womb) by admirers and generality of the public, especially sports enthusiasts. The respondents who spoke in separate interviews described the elegant administrator as a God-fearing, de-tribalised and humble personality who has proactively overseen the implementation of the state government's laudable policies on sports and youth development. Amechi Alo. Director of Youth Development in the Ebonyi Ministry of Youth Development and Sports described Akpu-Enika as a goal-getter and highly efficient administrator. "I greet my boss on this auspicious birthday celebration and highly commend him for reviving the ministry and making it highly efficient. "He is accomodating, fatherly but firm ; all to ensure that the ministry effectively executes its mandate of enhancing the wellbeing of youths and the state's sports fortunes". Chief Bryan Ikpe, an All Progressives Congress (APC) Stalwart described Akpu-Enika as a loyal party man who has taught him the benefits of loyalty in all ramifications. "The game changer believes in stability in politics and that has made him an integral part of the present administration and steadily implementing its policies as an administrator. "He has been with Governor David Umahi since the inception of the divine mandate--laced administration and is presently in the forefront of projecting Rt.Hon Francis Nwifuru, the APC Gubernatorial Candidate". Felix Odionye, Team Manager of Salt City Football Club of Abakaliki thanked God for his grace and blessings on Akpu-Enika and wishes him God's continued blessings. "He is someone who does not believe in impossibilities and this showed in the way he oversaw the state government"s formation of the new football club. "With his emergence as commissioner, sports was revamped in the state and the state governor should be pleased that he put a square peg in a square hole. Mrs Adlaine Abah, a member of the urban community in Abakaliki wished the commissioner many birthday returns and God's continued grace upon him and his family. "We want to thank Governor David Umahi for taking our brother as his son and grooming him to become the astute administrator that he has become. "We pledge our continued, unalloyed support to his administration and the succeceding one that is hoped to sustain the divine mandate legacies".
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has distributed farm inputs to 188 benefiting farmers in Ebonyi. Mr Sunday Ituma, the State Programme Coordinator (SPC) of IFAD-VCDP made the disclosure in Abakaliki during the official flag-off of the 2022 west season input distribution, to beneficiary farmers organisations. Ituma said that the programme was in collaboration with the Federal Goverment of Nigeria and the input distribution was under its matching grant scheme. "The impact of the COVID 19 pandemic made us support 188 farmers in 2022 in contrast to the much we supported in the past. "This is still not a small support as it still amounts to over N20million. "The farmers would pay 50 per cent of accessed inputs while IFAD-VCDP will contribute the balance of 50 per cent under the matching grant scheme. He said that the benefitting farmers cultivating rice would each receive 4 bags of NPK brand of fertilizer and two bags of the urea brand of the product. "Each of them would still receive one bag of 50 kg improved rice seedlings and agro chemicals each. "The farmers cultivating cassava would access improved cuttings, four bags of fertilizer and agro chemicals each. Dr Fatima Aliyu, IFAD-VCDP National Programme Coordinator commended the Ebonyi goverment for its numerous support to the programme especially the resourcefulness of respective commissoners for agriculture. Aliyu represented by Dr Chyka Unanma, the programme's Agricultural Production Advisor said that Ebonyi plays a leading role in IFAD-VCDP activities due to its comparative advantage in rice and cassava. Prof. Humphrey Nwobashi, the State Commissoner for Agriculture and Natural Resources urged the beneficiaries to judiciously utilise the inputs to enhance the state's agricultural wellbeing. "I urge IFAD-VCDP to evaluate the actual performances of past beneficiaries to ascertain those who are performing optimally, averagely or poorly. "This will enable us ascertain areas of support or improvement and not the generalisation that everyone was doing. Mr Okike Onwuasoanya, General Manager of state Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) commended IFAD -VCDP for its unity of purpose which has enhanced agriculture in Ebonyi and other participating states of the country. Mrs Stella Mbam, one of the beneficiaries thanked IFAD-VCDP for the gesture and pledged to judiciously utilise them.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi says it will convincingly win the Local Government Area elections on Saturday while allaying fears of an opposition victory such as in Osun. The State Chairman of the party, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha made the disclosure in Abakaliki while speaking on its readiness for polls across the 13 LGAs of the state. Okoro-Emegha said that, unlike Osun where the party recently lost the gubernatorial poll due to a reported internal crisis, the Ebonyi chapter was fully galvanized for a landslide in the council polls. The state chairman said that the party will also win other electoral positions in the 2023 general elections. "I can confidently inform you that APC is firmly on the ground in Ebonyi and also at home with the masses. "Losing the LGA polls to any other political party is, therefore, something no one should envisage. "We have diligently and painstakingly done our homework hence the scorecard is very glaring. "We have nurtured it through peace building and other reconciliatory efforts as well as inputs from our leaders and the masses. He noted that Governor David Umahi has through his magnificent projects demonstrated that APC will always be the party to beat in any contest. "There is no local government area you will not find architectural masterpieces, courtesy of the governor. "The ripple effects have a direct bearing on the socio-economic prosperity of the people and this will also make them Ebonyi decide in our favor". Okoro-Emegha said that the party was united in achieving a common goal as all members no matter their positions, are recognized and given due respect. "We do not underrate any stakeholder as the strengths of all leaders are galvanized to achieve unity of purpose and success in all contests. "We have ensured that all candidates accepted by their people represent us and we are optimistic of total victory in both the chairmanship and councillorship positions.
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The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Charles Akpuenika has felicitated with the State Governor, Chief, Engr David Umahi on the auspicious occasion of his 59th birthday celebration. Akpuenika, who is the Leader of non-indigenes in the state eulogised that the governor weathered the storm of political and social nuances, to achieve incredible feats. "This is aptly demonstrated in your monumental and out of the world Infrastructural strides coupled with social re-engineering of Ebonyi state,". He noted that the governor was a man of firsts in the annals of the state's history with several landmark feats that have placed it above several others in the country. "Umahi is the first governor to give functional street light to Ebonyians and the first to construct international flyovers in the state. "Umahi is the first governor to construct industrial clusters across the three senatorial zones of the state and the first to spend millions of naira as empowerment packages to the people. "He is the first governor to offer over 250 free Toyota Sienna vehicles to Ebonyians and the first to offer over 300 units of free tricycles (Keke) to Ebonyians. "He is the first governor to construct an ultra-modern Dubai standard shopping mall in the state and the first to construct functional, aesthetic water fountains around Abakaliki and environs. "The governor is the first to practically enhance the wellbeing of traditional rulers in the state by increasing their salaries by over 100 percent and offering them brand new jeeps, a gesture also extended to church leaders "He is the first to embark on the construction of a 30,000 capacity international stadium and the first to construct a western world standard, fully equipped Government House. He is first governor to construct an international airport in Ebonyi, an ultra modern, western world standard university of medical sciences and also best stadium Guest House in Nigeria" Akpuenika said that the governor realizes the important role women play in the development of any society which made him empower his wife Rachael to embark on several human uplifting interventions such as construction of houses for widows in the 13 LGAs "He has actually commenced the construction of the ring road which connects eight LGAs of the state. a feat not achieved by the previous administrations. ... and some many others. As we look forward to his successful anchoring of the ship of the state's administration in 2023, we earnestly pray that God gives him long life, protection, guidance, wisdom among other blessings.
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2023: Ebonyi APGA candidate to deepen capacity building, improve food production, others Bernard Odoh, the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship Candidate in Ebonyi has reiterated his readiness to deepen capacity building for improving food production, education, and service delivery system in the state if elected in 2023. Odoh, who asserted in a one-on-one interview with reporters in Abakaliki, said would improve the training and retraining of personnel in agriculture and civil service. The Gubernatorial Candidate said that, firstly, his government would reduce taxation and restructure the civil service system. "When I come on board, I am going to harmonize the issue of taxation. We are not going to over imposed taxes on people to encourage small scales "The retraining of personnel is very imperative and we shall embark on that to make the people more efficient and effective in all sectors. "When I become the governor, my business as governor is to chase investment opportunity and venture into what can bring people to invest in Ebonyi for business. "Education is the bedrock of development, we are going to restructure the system. We must rearrange our educational curriculum to speak with modern reality. In doing this, we shall increase our budget for education. "Our primary and secondary schools are shamble and we cannot fold our hands. First, we shall go to hold a summit to assess the system. My government will only embark on projects based on people's needs. "Any infrastructure that does not have value for people is a waste. Let me tell you, I am not running for the governorship position because I am an Ezza man, I am running because I am an Ebonyi man. "In my government, there shall be no hide and seek policies," he stated. On who is his contender, Odoh said that he has no one standing aside the issue on the ground to improve healthcare, education, agriculture, job creation, and eject poverty for the people. "I have no contender from any party, my contender is on how to improve the system such as in education, security as well as human capital development amongst others," the Candidate explained.
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The Ebonyi state government has rued the shortage of COVID 19 vaccines and solicited the assistance of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for more delivery. Governor David Umahi made the declaration in Abakaliki while receiving the Director, USAID Health Population and Nutrition Office, Mr Paul Mc Dennot who paid him a courtesy visit. Umahi represented by his Deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe, said that the government had judiciously utilised the vaccines donated to it and those it procured. "We promise to also judiciously utilise vaccines which USAID will donate to us. "We also seek USAID intervention in enhancing the supply of our nutrient value affected by low supply from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The governor said that the bill for the inuaguration of a drug management agency will soon be passed into law by the state House of Assembly. "We have conducted interviews to fill the human resource gaps in our health system to enhance its efficiency. "The have sourced the best health personnel who would be sent to various primary and secondary health facilities in the state. "We have also provided ambulances at various primary health facilities across the state for evacuation of patients to secondary facilities when needed" he said. He noted that the state government pays great attention to the health wellbeing of its citizens because an unhealthy society is dead. "Ebonyi is a good partner of USAID and despite inherent challenges, you should not fret in your dealings with us. "These challenges are compounded by the low federal allocation accruable to the state and the attention given to other sectors is still hinged on this lean allocation". The Director, USAID Health Population and Nutrition office, Mr Paul Mc Dennot commended the state government's support to USAID in the state, especially the team from the state ministry of health. Mc Den not urged the state government and other relevant partners to work towards overcoming the hindrances militating against the uptake of COVID 19 vaccines in the state. "Ebonyi should overcome these challenges to meet its COVID19 uptake targets for the benefit of its people. "The government should improve on the human resource segment of its health system and also on financing the sector. He noted that the USAID team visited health facilities in several communities and was impressed with the contents of its interaction with community leaders, and project leaders among other stakeholders.
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2023: Organisation hails court ruling in favour of Odii as Ebonyi PDP guber candidate The Director of Media and Publicity of Anyichucks Grassroots Organization, Mr Abia Onyike, has commended the court ruling in favour Dr IfeanyiChukwuma Odii as the authentic governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi for 2023 polls. Onyike said in a news conference on Thursday in Abakaliki that the court ruling was a good one in the efforts to sustain the democratic system of the nation. On his clarifications on the judgements of both the Court of Appeal, Abuja, and the Federal High Court, Abakaliki, delivered on July 19, he explained that Odii remains the rightfull flag bearer of the party ahead of 2023. It recalls that Odii and Senator Obinna Ogba had been enmeshed in a legal battle over who is the authentic governorship candidate of the party for 2023 polls. The federal high court in Abakaliki had on July 19 declared Odii for the second time the authentic gubernatorial candidate of PDP in the state. The court however, declared the rescheduled primary of June 4 and 5 that produced Senator Ogba as another governorship candidate as invalid and unconstitutional. According to Onyike on the judgment, the Apex Court only remitted the appeal filed by Ogba to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to re-assign the matter to another Judge of the Federal High Court for re-trial. Onyike's statement reads: "the essence of this meeting is to clear the air on the two important Court Judgements made on July 19, namely: the Court of Appeal, Abuja and the Federal High Court, Abakaliki. "Following these two Judgements, it has become more imperative that we inform the general public and our teeming supporters about the true situation of things regarding the two Court Judgements. "It is equally important we make it abundantly clear that Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odi remains the authentic Gubernatorial candidate of our Party in Ebonyi. "First of all, let me draw your attention to the summary of the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja delivered on 19th July, 2022. "The Appeal Court remitted the appeal filed by Ogba to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to reassign the matter to another Judge of the Federal High Court for re-trial. "On the other hand, the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki passed another judgment on a related issue and nullified the Governorship, Senate, House of Reps and House of Assembly Primaries held on the 4th and 5th of June, 2022 which purportedly produced Ogba and others as PDP candidates. "The Court declared the exercise as unconstitutional, illegal, null, and void. "Moreover, it was equally held that the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) did not monitor the primaries as required by the Electoral Act 2022. "The Court upheld the authentic PDP primaries conducted on 28th and 29th of May, 2022 which produced Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odi and other candidates elected during the primaries," Onyeike explained. Also Speaking, Sen Igwe Nwagu, Odii's Running mate said the court judgment indicated that the nation's democracy is growing. Nwagu urged the party faithful to always work in oneness to win in all positions in the 2023 polls. "Odii, otherwise known as Anyichuk can take the people of Ebonyi to the promised land," he added.
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"Ebonyi has a standard football club"---Commissioner counters opposition guber candidate The Ebonyi state Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Charles Akpu-Enika has said that the state has a standard football club which will compete in the Nigeria National league (NNL) cadre. Akpu-Enika made the assertion in Abakaliki while reacting to the promise of floating a new football club for the state, made by an opposition party gubernatorial candidate. The commissioner said that he decided to react to such a promise to save the public, especially football fans from being deceived. "We are in an electioneering period where people will say what they can do and what they cannot. "The truth must however be told that the state currently has the Salt City Football Club of Abakaliki. "We would soon conclude all registration processes for it to compete in the Nigerian National League cadre. He added that the team sourced its players from the 13 Local Government Areas of the state and a pool of talented ones across the country. "The team has so far played six friendly matches against tough oppositions from different parts of the country in preparation for the NNL challenge. "It won four of the matches and drew two and is continuously being strengthened for credible league participation. "We hope the completion of the ultra-modern,30,000-capacity international stadium in Abakaliki will help its cause as the government is not distracted in its sports development drive. Akpuenika assured soccer fans that national football actions would soon be brought to their doorsteps, urging them to disregard any information about floating a new club. "The All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Candidate, Chief Francis Nwifuru is a sports lover and will surely sustain the present administration's legacies in sports.
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"Appeal Court did not give verdict against Odii--Ebonyi PDP guber candidate"---Onu The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi state, Mr. Silas Onu has said that the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, did not give any verdict which was against the Gubernatorial Candidate of the Party in the state, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii, popularly known as AnyiChuks. Onu in a statement made available to newsmen, said that those who are celebrating that the court gave a verdict in favor of Senator Obinna Ogba as the party's candidate was suffering from "acute cerebral meningitis. The PDP Chairman said the appeal court only ruled that a person who was not a party at the trial court can appeal as of right, without the leave of court. In that decision, the court ordered the retrial of the case before a different Federal High Court Judge - without going into the merit of the case, of course. "This outcome is in Odii's favor as it offers him, a rare opportunity to present a better case where the CTC of INEC report on the said primary election will be tendered. "Presently, with the order for retrial, everything remains as it is. "No order was made for any action or declaring anyone winner of the primary as doing so will mean overreaching the trial court that will re-hear the case,". He noted that if the senator had a case, the court of appeal merely afforded him an opportunity of presenting such a case before a different judge of the Federal High Court. "Finally, it is instructive to state here that the reasoning of the court of appeal as to the notice of appeal filed, without first obtaining the leave of court, will be challenged at the Supreme Court. "Processes are already being prepared for this as Ebonyians are urged to ignore any attempt to foist illegality on the PDP through a malicious extension of a court of appeal order to include things not contemplated".
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The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) Abia state chapter says it will fully mobilize its members to participate in the association's withdrawal of service slated for July 20. Mr. Chris Uba, Chairman of the association in the state disclosed in an interview, noting that all members were affected by the present difficulties being experienced due to the high cost of baking materials. The Chairman said that the association has also intimated the bread sellers association in the state over the development because what affects AMBCN, affects them. "They are not happy about this but there is nothing we can do due to incessant increment in the prices of bakery materials. "In the past, increment in prices of bakery products took years to be affected but not so now that this situation has forced it to be incessant. " A bag of flour which used to sell for N5,000 is now N28,000 and keeps increasing as the week goes by. "A bag of Sugar which used to be N5,000 now sells for N30,000 and this increment also affects groundnut oil among other bakery materials". He urged the Federal government to take proactive steps to check the situation due to the role the association plays in family nutrition and employment generation. "The government should adust the tariff on wheat importation to suit flour millers as bread should not be seen as a common commodity. "Bread plays a vital role in family nutrition because before one finishes cooking food for the household, the person will give the children bread and tea for breakfast," Ubah also noted that bakers are among the highest employers of labor in the country as an average bakery employs more than 20 people. "The government should realize that we are helping them to check unemployment and when we are out of business, the youths we employ would be on the streets and further compound the security challenges being experienced. Mr. Oliver Nwagbaloso, the Secretary of the association, said that most bakeries were folding because of the teething challenges being faced as a result of the high cost of materials. Nwagbaloso said that the situation had become unbearable and was seriously affecting the welfare of bakery workers. "We urge our customers to understand our plight which is the real situation that the government ought to address". It will be recalled that the withdrawal of service was earlier scheduled for July 13 but was shifted to July 20 to accommodate the premium bakers association which indicated interest to be a part of it.
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The Federal government has warned the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) independent monitors in Ebonyi state against intimidating the program's beneficiaries. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Farouq, gave the warning in Abakaliki during the onboarding exercise for the 29 Stream two independent monitors of the program in the state. Farouq represented by her Special Assistant on Administration, Mr. Kingsley Ngene said that monitors who intimidate beneficiaries would be expelled from the program. "We have officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Department of State Services (DSS) working with us on this program. "Those found culpable of such activities will also be handed over to these authorities,". The minister congratulated the monitors on their appointments and noted that the program was working with nongovernmental organizations and civil society groups to support them in their assignments. "Monitoring at the states requires you to collaborate with the NSIP team as their work cannot be done in a vacuum. "You will be given additional prerequisite training, and receive engagement letters and electronic tablets as working tools for monitoring the program,". She noted that stream one of the programs had 4,452 independent monitors trained and enrolled across the country in February and March 2021. "They were trained and onboarded by officials of this ministry working in close collaboration with state focal persons and NSIP officials. "Using the social investment management information system application, our stream one monitors have been uploading their reports daily. "This gives us good visibility into the program's implementation in various communities as the stream two monitors are expected to continue using the same platform. Mrs. Ann Aligwe, Ebonyi Commissioner for Human Capital Development and Monitoring, assured us that her ministry would assist the independent monitors to succeed in their duties. "Ebonyi leads in the monitoring of NSIP activities as we abide by Gov. David Umahi's mantra of accountability and probity. "My ministry, for instance, monthly monitors the homegrown school feeding program in the state's schools as we do not wait for officials from the national level to do so for us,". Mr. Nonso Igwe, one of the monitors thanked the FG for the opportunity to serve the country and pledged to make judicious use of such.
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has urged its newly recruited personnel in Ebonyi to be civil in their dealings with the public. The State Commandant of the Corps, Terrumum Gbue gave the urge in Abakaliki during the passing-out of 66 new officers to the command after an intensive three-month training. Gbue congratulated the intakes and urged them to uphold the corps motto: 'defending the defenceless'. "You are presently dorning part of our uniform and very soon, you will wear the whole. "You should be civil in your relationship with all manner of persons as civility does not entail weakness. "We thank President Muhammadu Buhari for approving this opportunity which made you part of us and you should dutifully guard such. "We also thank our Controller General, Abubakar Audi for directing that you be trained adequately at this command. He prayed that none of the intakes would be 'forced to leave the job' and enjoined them to be disciplined. "There are some of you that would not be posted to this command but I pray that you all remain here because we need more personnel. The State Commissoner for Police, Aliyu Garba urged the intakes to distinguish themselves in their duties to assist in the fight against insecurity in the country. Garba represented by the command"s Assistant Commissoner of Police in Charge of Operations, David Kolo, informed the intakes that the main job presently lies on the field. The State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Uche Iyke, advised the intakes to be courageous and tactful in the discharge of their duties. "You should shun compromise on your duty such as conniving with criminals in negative tendencies. The intakes engaged in several regimental drills as awards were given to deserving ones.
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EBONYI GUBER 2023: PASSIONATE APPEAL FOR GOOD CONSCIENCE AND REPAY OF GOODNESS The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Youths Development and Sports, Hon. Charles Akpuenika has urged for good conscience on the successor to the ebullient and wonder-working Governor of the state, Chief, Engr David Umahi. According to the pragmatic 'game changer', dating from the 1920s or earlier to the present time, the first generation of nonindigenes who arrived where is today known as Ebonyi State, had settled mainly on the continental land of the Izzi clan. The Izzi landowners had received these sojourners more than any other clan or group within the same Ebonyi enclave. The commissioner noted that such did not occur for anything and thus must be treasured solemnly by the dwellers of the urban and other none indigenes elsewhere. "The sociological, as well as the economic impact of this rare magnanimity and outlandish spirit of accommodation on the part of Izzi people, is a win-win situation for all sides. "This has manifested in the areas covering the political, economic, and cosmopolitan upgrading both for the settlers and their host community. "The none indigenes or settlers have continued to enjoy their residency at the behest of the wonderful Izzi people. "Given the foregoing, therefore, the ultimate nomination by the Ebonyi State All Progressives Congress (APC) Zoning Committee and genuine, frank endorsement by His Excellency Engr David Umahi, of an Izzi indigene, Rt Hon. Francis Nwifuru, to be the next Governor of Ebonyi State, couldn't have been more thoughtful, timely ànd equitable," The commissioner described Nwifuru who is the Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, as naturally, a trophy, treasurable and glamorous character even before joining politics. His choice will simply and seamlessly accentuate his aforementioned God-given endowments as a human being for the benefit of the State. "From all practicable considerations, it would be ethically unwise, spiritually reprehensible ànd socio-cultural unconscionable to have been born or settled on someone's land for generations, subsuming to his tradition and culture in the process and yet deny him of a deserved opportunity of promotion or advancement. "Rt. Hon Nwifuru stands next in turn to be the fourth Governor of the state and the very first human being from Izzi land of Ebonyi State to be so honored. His personal decision to step out for the office is to address equity among other pawns on the political chessboard". Akpuenika concluded that this was not a time for mundane politics but a time to applaud, consummate and appreciate the sophisticated and robust civilization of a wonderful clan in Nigeria called Izzi. "They have shown unmatched love for settlers and hospitality in their midst, accepting everybody into their anthropological milieu with neither division nor discrimination against anyone. "We should therefore reflect on this now and always and it shall be well with all of us. "We wish God's blessing upon Izzi land, Urban community, and Governor David Umahi. "We also wish God's blessings upon the APC, Ebonyi state, and Nigeria".
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The Member representing Ikwo/ Ezza South federal constituency at the national assembly, Çhief Chinedu Ogah, says he has secured bail bonds for 250 less privileged inmates in Nigeria and abroad. Ogah disclosed his hometown, Item-Amagu, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state during the empowerment of his constituents and celebration of his 46th birthday celebration. The lawmaker said that the affected inmates were incarcerated in Malaysia, Turkey, Libya, and other Asian countries while some were in Nigeria. "We spent millions of naira for this purpose and also ensured that they were adequately empowered on return to the country. "We also empowered traders, artisan,s and skilled individuals within and outside the constituency,". Ogah noted that he has distributed over 350 motorcycles, 45 tricycles, weaving,g, and grinding machines to the constituents. "We have awarded scholarships to over 300 indigent students of higher institutions across the country and paid the West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for over 1,000 candidates. "We also assisted 520 indigent graduates to secure employment in federal and state civil service. "We have constructed 32long-span bridges and culverts, procured and installed 15 transformers, drilled 42motorizedd and hand pump boreholes among others. He thanked Governor David for attending the event and pledged that the people would vote massively for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in all positions during the 2023 general elections. Umahi represented by his Deputy, D.r Eric Igwe commended Ogah for his giant strides at the national assembly, noting that he was a blessing to the constituents and the state. "You started engaging in philanthropy even before you became a lawmaker and we wonder whether it is the same national assembly of which others are members. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila lauded Ogah's infrastructural and human empowerment strides, noting that he remained shining lighting the House. Gbajabiamila represented by Alhaji Abdullahi Abdulkarim representing Ningi/ Warji federal constituency of Bauchi noted that Ogah' peaceful and consummate nature had endeared him to members of the House. HRH Charles Mpkuma, Chairman of the Ebonyi Traditional Rulers Council said that the people would continue supporting Ogah because he has enhanced their wellbeing. Ogah used the occasion to inaugurate several completed projects and reward deserving personal staff and members of his constituents.
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Ahead of 2023 Governorship election in Ebonyi state.The PDP Guber candidate for Ebonyi state Dr Ifeanyichukwu Odii has called for unity among party faithfuls to ensure victory for the party. Dr Odii made this call while inauguration his campaign office on Saturday 2nd July 2022 in Abakaliki, the Governorship flag bearer told party faithfuls and other stakeholders that the party can only win if they work together as one. He therefore insisted on one United and strong P DP in the state. Turning to the supporters,he urged them to take advantage of the 60days added by INEC to procure their PVC'S which According "him is their power ' Other dignitaries that spoke at the occasion includes the deputy Governorship candidate.Senator Igwe Nwagu, the state party chairman Bar Silas ONU among others. The highlights of the occasion includes display by various social groups and party supporters across the 13 local Government areas in the state. The eventual inauguration of the campaign office is sequel to his victory at an Abakaliki high court which upheld his victory. However Nigeria News point Newspapers understands that the PDP at the national level has given certificates of returns to both Dr Odii and Senator Obinna Ogba.
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A Former President Aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sam Ohuabunwa has urged the new Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola to boldly tackle corruption in the judiciary. Ohuabunwa who is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, gave the urge in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen. The Convener of the New Nigeria Group urged Ariwoola to painstakingly pursue the task of ridding the judiciary of corruption. "I strongly recommend that he attends to the lingering issues of judges' welfare. "He should above all work assiduously to make the judiciary independent. "This will truly make it the last hope of the common man. Ohuabunwa in the statement, commended the immediate past CJN, Tanko Muhammed for resigning to attend to his health. "I commend him for towing the honourable path of resignation and wish him God's healing. "I also wish him peace in retirement.
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has commended Chief Chinedu Ogah, Member representing Ikwo/ Ezza South federal constituency of Ebonyi for making the House proud with his infrastructural strides. Gbajabiamila represented by Alhaji Abdullahi Abdulkarim, Member representing Ningi/ Warji federal constituency of Bauchi made the commendation on Friday while inaugurating some of Ogah's projects in his constituency. He called on politicians to emulate Ogah who has strived to make his constituents happy though life-enhancing projects. "The streetlight projects, rural health care centres, communities civic centres, water boreholes among others constructed and rehabilitated by Ogah, are true reflections of democratic dividends. "We are happy that such feats were accomplished by our member and we urge the people to judiciously utilise them. He urged the people and Nigerians in general to procure their Permanent Voters Cards to ensure that credible leaders were elected in the 2023 general elections. "It is constitutional for people to procure their PVCs and vote during elections and Ogah is also performing his constitutional obligation of enjoining the people to obtain such. "It is heartwarming that leaders from all spheres of the country are united in urging the people to procure their voters cards. The Chairman of the Ebonyi Traditional Rulers Council, HRH Charles Mkpuma thanked Ogah for providing such Infrastructure to the people, noting that it had not been witnessed from a lawmaker before. "The construction of civic centres across communities in the constituency would deepen the people"s cultural heritage and the state's traditional institution is gratified. "We are particularly impressed because the usual notion we hear is that lawmakers do not construct projects. "We are assuring Ogah that the people would always support him no matter the period he intends to serve them at the national assembly. Ogah in his remarks, noted that his passion to uplift the people's wellbeing made him construct and rehabilitate such projects. "I have been engaged in acts which enhance the people's wellbeing before I became a federal legislator and will continue doing so to make the people comfortable. "I urge the people to procure their PVCs to guarantee the protection of their future," he said. The projects inaugurated include the street lights project at Ohatekwe Amagu in Ikwo LGA and the primary healthcare centre, Enyibichiri, also in Ikwo. The Civic center at Orinte, Ezza South LGA, various water borehole among other projects were also inaugurated. The occasion was also used to celebrate the federal lawmaker's 46th birthday anniversary as he donated gifts to orphanages and free petroleum products to commercial motorcycle riders.
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Just in: Following the preparation for the 2023 general elections, Dr IfeanyiChukwuma Odii, Ebonyi gubernatorial candidate on platform of People's Democratic Party (PDP) has arrived Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Odii, business mogul arrived the airport ahead of the inauguration of his party office in Abakaliki on Saturday.
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Eye witness reports The Ohofia undergraduates Association, weekend, sensitized secondary school children on sex education, menstrual hygiene, gender as well as career choice and dangers of cultism, amongst other life issues not included in thier study curriculum in Ebonyi State. Eye witness reports; no fewer than 500 students who were drawn from different secondary schools assembled at Ohofia community secondary school in Ohofia, Ishielu Local Government Area of the State for the seminar. The focus based ranges from mental health, Entrepreneurship, Drug abuse, cultism, citizenship, menstrual hygiene, career choice, goal setting, sexuality as well as human trafficking. The President of the Association, Queen Deborah Chisom Igwe, said the aim was to expose the students to sensitive topics in life that they should be aware of, particularly those issues not included in thier curriculum. "The essence of the seminar is to sensitize the students on some sensitive topics that are not included in thier curriculum, "such as drug abuse, human trafficking, mental health, menstrual hygiene for girls, and when you look at it you'll discover that these topics are not included in thier curriculum". Igwe said. She pointed drug abuse as a global pandemic that has done much harm than good to the society, noting that sensitizing the children would create the awareness they need to help them cope with anxiety. "like most of these girls don't know how to handle thier menstrual hygiene, and it's very important to create the awareness in them so they will not be victims of lack of knowledge. "we try to help them network, and to help them in career choice, some students are very intelligent but they lack fluency when it comes to communication, but when you bring like minds together, it would help to network better", She added. Queen Deborah equally called on teachers, as well as principals in secondary schools to as much as possible organize such Seminars to help the children, and urged the Government to also include "these topics in thier curriculum so that it will serve a learning guide for the children". Some of the resource persons includes the coordinator of NANS zone B, comrade Olisa Alfred Nwurukwu, Mr Onwe Augustine Onwe, the State Field officer of Youthhub Africa. They encouraged the students to acquaint themselves with thier civic responsibilities as well as identify the need to rise above gender stereotypes and become successful in the society irrespective of backgrounds. Also present at the event was Prince Darlington Igwe, he taught the students on the dangers of indulging in drug abuse, Dr Edwin Elechi on mental health, while Mrs Ukwuta Christian further exposed them into career choice as well as Barrister Aliugo Christian, who talked about cultism, both resource persons pledged to fund the school fees of students who'll Emerge winners of the quiz competition at the event. One of the students, Miss Precious Dike, from government girls technical college Agba, said the event was worth it and Thanked the organizers noting the huge benefits of the seminar to them as young people. Ohofia undergraduates association is a body that unites students of the community, both home and in diaspora that are in higher institutions such as the school of health, polytechnic and universities.
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The Ebonyi state Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon Charles Akpuenika has praised Governor David Umahi for ensuring steady construction work on the 30,000 capacity international stadium in Abakaliki. Akpuenika gave the commendation in an interview in Abakaliki noting that it was astonishing that work could go on steadily on the project in the face of the current economic realities. The commissioner said that with other capital projects such as the international airport, construction of flyovers, roads, the completed and functional David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, shopping mall among others, one wonders where the governor gets the money. "In some states, construction of such project could be what their government would be battling with for eight years. "The most astounding issue is that despite these monumental projects, the governor still initiates new ones everyday". He noted that visitors to the state have all laid testimonies to the governor's Infrastructural strides and such lay credence to the fact that he is a prudent manager of resources. "President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo among other top dignitaries who have inspected and inaugurated Umahi's projects can not finish seeing all his projects even if they have one month to do so. "I come from Anambra and declare that what Umahi has done under seven years has not happened any where else in the country. "I laugh when past governors claim they left huge sums of money in their states' treasury. "Such funds which in most cases are not accounted for, could had been used to institute projects which would benefit the people. 1 Share
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