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[FOR THE RECORD] Experiential Learning: Building The Wealth Of The Nation – Being the Full Text of Lecture Delivered By the Governor of Enugu State at the 1st Distinguished Personalities Lecture Series of ESUT

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Mbah hits the ground running, signs three Executive Orders, names Prof. Chidiebere Onyia new SSG

I would like to begin this lecture by expressing my profound gratitude to the organizers of this event. I consider my selection to deliver the keynote at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology’s inaugural Distinguished Personalities Lecture Series a huge honour. An event such as this is an opportunity to outline a vision … [Read more…]

Gov. Nwifuru Makes Fresh Appointments

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The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency Rt Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru FNIOB, FCAI, GGCEHF has approved the appointments of the Special Assistants and Chairmen of Boards. According to a statement by Dr. Monday Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the individuals appointed are: 1. Mrs . Rose Ezeadikwa — Special Assistant. 2. … [Read more…]

Bwala’s Portfolio Re-designated as Presidency Says No Single Individual Is Presidential Spokesman

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President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House Media and Communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Sunday Dare who was hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media … [Read more…]

Meter Upgrade: NERC Instructs DisCos on Free Replacement of Outdated, Faulty Meters

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has instructed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) not to demand payment from customers for replacing outdated or faulty meters that lack software upgrades. NERC highlighted concerns over reports that some DisCos were requiring customers to pay for meter replacements, an action that violates Order No. NERC/246/2021. The order mandates DisCos … [Read more…]

[FOR THE RECORD] Statement by President Bola Tinubu During the 1st Session at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil

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Your Excellency, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government. Ladies and Gentlemen. It is an honour to address this gathering of the G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place at this beautiful and historic city of Rio de Janeiro. 2. Let me at the outset, … [Read more…]

Ondo Guber: Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa Declared Winner of Election

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After months of intense campaigns and political intrigues, Ondo residents have chosen their governor for the next four years – Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Returning Officer for the election Olayemi Akinwumi, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State declared Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the election … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Hails Enugu-born Chidimma on Emerging 1st Runner-up at Miss Universe Mexico 2024

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2023: Ugwunta salutes Ugwuanyi, congratulates PDP Guber Flag-bearer, Mbah, and other candidates.

Governor Peter Mbah has congratulated Enugu State-born Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Onwe Adetshina, on her emergence as the first runner up at the Miss Universe 2024 Pageant in Mexico, saying she had demonstrated the perseverance and courage for which the people of the state were known. Mbah, who had earlier received Miss Onwe Adetshina in … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Calls for Revival of Zik’s Values of Inclusivity, African Integration

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Warns Africa youth bulge could become a nightmare if… Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged Africa’s leaders at all levels on the revival of the ideals of broadmindedness, inclusivity, pan-Africanism, and selflessness espoused by the foremost nationalist and former President of Nigeria, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, to move the continent forward. This was … [Read more…]

Onochie Jon-Igwesi Sworn-in as Secretary of Local Government

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Surging clampdown on Journalists is alien to democracy - Jon-Igwesi

Prince Onochie Jon-Igwesi has been appointed the Secretary of Local Government, Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State. The appointment which took immediate effect followed his taking of oath of office and swearing-in on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the council headquarters in Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. Performing the swearing-in, … [Read more…]

Monarch Harps on Preservation of Igbo Culture, Tradition During ‘Oriri Anu’ Festival

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Monarch Harps on Preservation of Igbo Culture, Tradition During 'Oriri Anu' Festival

The Traditional ruler of Amurri ancient kingdom in Nkanu West Council area6 of Enugu state, HRM, Igwe Dr. Charles Egbo Nwoye, has stressed the need for the preservation and propagation of the Igbo culture and tradition, saying posterity would not forgive the custodians if allowed to go into extinction. He posited that any race that … [Read more…]

First Lady appeals to market women not to hike prices of food items at Yuletide

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…Inaugurates airport runway in Ebonyi State Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has inaugurated a 3.1 kilometer runway at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, Ebonyi State. She performed the ceremony on the margins of her visit to the state where she attended the 2024 Ebonyi Women’s Day celebration. She was joined at the … [Read more…]

75th Anniversary of Coal Miners Massacre: Enugu Gov’t set to Unveil Reinstalled Miners Statue on Nov. 18

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The Enugu State Government is set to reinstall and unveil a statue depicting the 21 coal miners massacred in Enugu in 1949. This was disclosed to PACESETTER in a terse message by the Enugu State Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Dame Ugochi Madueke. Madueke’s message reads: “The statue of the 21 coal miners massacred 75 … [Read more…]