PRESS STATEMENT The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide joins numerous admirers across the globe to felicitate a renowned erudite scholar, development economist, astute administrator, moral edifice, author, two-time Nigerian minister for Finance, trail blazer, and an exemplary Igbo daughter, Dr. Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iwuala on her re-election as the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). We … [Read more…]
The Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) express heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for their support and excitement over the safe and successful restart of the 60,000 barrels-per-day Old Port Harcourt Refinery. This achievement marks a significant step forward after years of operational challenges and underperformance. We are, however, aware … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
Good morning, gentlemen of the press. On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), I warmly welcome you to the State Command Headquarters, GRA, Enugu, for this important press briefing. Today, we are here to share details of a significant breakthrough in the case involving the armed … [Read more…]
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide expresses profound gratitude to Nigerians for the uncommon solidarity with the Igbo during the funeral ceremonies of the Igbo Leader, Chief Engr. Dr. Emmanauel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu MFR, OFR, CFR, FNSE, GCSI, FNIST, FNICE, KSC (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo), the former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. We deeply appreciate His Excellency Sen. Bola … [Read more…]
From the lavish comfort of his “proverbial glass house”, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, former Minister of Transport and Governor of Rivers state, in a recent interview, berated Nigerian youth for not protesting “high cost of living” in the country to his morbid satisfaction. Amaechi’s comments are insensitive, god-awful and unpatriotic, coming from one of Nigeria’s longest … [Read more…]
RENEWED HOPE ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN FAIR DISTRIBUTION ACROSS THE 6-GEOPOLITICAL ZONES The attention of the Federal Ministry of Works has been drawn to a misleading and mischievous publication by Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, who, without recourse to facts, figures nor records, decided to blindly allege that the Northern Region was neglected … [Read more…]
TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024 Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising … [Read more…]
PRESS STATEMENT CONDOLENCE MESSAGE Rotary International, District 9142 received with rude shock the sudden and untimely death of Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, wife of Governor, Akwa Ibom State, a distinguished Rotarian. Until her death, the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State was a devout Christian, an advocate of Women Rights, an ever willing helper … [Read more…]
Press Release UNEXPECTED SUNSET It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an illness. She passed away peacefully at the hospital, on 26th September, 2024, in the presence of her family. The family submits … [Read more…]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Following the results of the Selection Committee for the appointments of Permanent Secretaries, the Governor of Ebonyi State , His Excellency Rt. Hon . Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the appointments of the following as Permanent Secretaries:. ABAKALIKI LGA * Dr. Ezeogo Lawrence M. * Barr. Nwede Samuel * Dr. Simon … [Read more…]