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  • Opinion: Gov. Ugwuanyi has Scored an Incredible Political Goal.

    Opinion: Gov. Ugwuanyi has Scored an Incredible Political Goal.

    By Buchi Nnaji

    One of the attributes of a good leader is the ability to raise more leaders from the younger generation. Unfortunately, that quality as important as it is, is scarce among the current generation of Nigeria leaders. Some of our leaders today are best known for their obscure desire to clinch onto power until “thy kingdom come,” even when it is obvious that they have overstayed their welcome and practically have nothing else to offer.

    The emergence of Hon. Uchenna Ejim as the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Chairmanship candidate for Nkanu-West LGA in the forthcoming Local Government Council election in Enugu State is one of the superlative decisions ever made by His Excellency, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, through the party delegates. The joy and happiness that greeted the pronouncement of Ejim’s victory can only be attributed to a situation where the son of nobody, became somebody.

    In my own judgement, permit me to say that Gov. Ugwuanyi has scored the highest political goal in his administration as demonstrated in the outcome of the just concluded PDP local government Chairmanship primary elections in Enugu State. The pragmatic and selfless leader in his uncommon wisdom, systematically handed over party tickets to many youths in various local government areas of Enugu State. This unexpected but yet calculated move of His Excellency sent a message of hope and breath of fresh air into Enugu State political atmosphere.

    A good leader carries everyone or group along, irrespective of status and background; takes time to consider the yearnings of his people and responds to their needs in the most acceptable manner. That is quality leadership.

    Before now, the upcoming generations have been entertaining fear of not being sure of a promising future. They have not been adequately involved in the business of government, which obviously has contributed to most of the recent youth restiveness recorded in different parts of Nigeria today.

    However, looking at the results of the just concluded PDP primary elections held in the 17 local government areas of Enugu State on the 13th of January, 2022, which clearly indicate a paradigm shift from the old to a new order, encapsulated in the mass inclusion of youths in strategic leadership positions, it is clear that Enugu State government under Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has commenced the process of handing over the barton of leadership to the younger generation. This is a dream coming true for Nigeria youths. It shows that Gov. Ugwuanyi is indeed a visionary leader who knows his onions.

    The decision to give power to a young man such Uchenna Ejim, who came from a humble background and has been a devoted PDP member for decades without appreciable growth-benefit, came as a pleasant shock and surprise to so many people across the state because nobody saw it coming, including the cabals who hitherto thought they’re smart and powerful and can hold Nkanu-West LGA to ransom as much as they want; in the end, they saw how foolish they are in their evil merchandise. It took the political arithmetic prowess and sagacity of the people-oriented Governor of Enugu State to break the political jinx in Nkanu-West LGA in particular, and Enugu State in general. Thank you Gburugburu!

    With this welcome development, Ugwuanyi has proved beyond reasonable doubt that his administration will leave a remarkable legacy behind, especially for the younger generation, while gloriously leaving office in 2023. The impact of the paradigm shift will also provide a political solution to youth restiveness as they (youths) now see trace of light at the end of the tunnel.

    Now that His Excellency has set the ball rolling for the youths, it is advisable for everyone, young and old, men and women, rich and poor, to rally round the new breed of political leaders that are in the process of being injected into mainstream politics to ensure that they succeed in their new tasks, which is primarily to uplift the face of leadership in Enugu State by bringing fresh innovations that will better the lives of the masses.

    Enugu State is truly in the hands of God.

  • Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s drive to improve economies of rural communities is commendable-Engr. Ogbuekwe

    Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s drive to improve economies of rural communities is commendable-Engr. Ogbuekwe

    Engr Mike Ogbuekwe, who is the Special Adviser on Agriculture to the governor of Enugu state Rt Hon Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has commended his boss on his strides in developing the economy of rural communities in Enugu State.

    Speaking with Journalists, Engr Ogbuekwe pointed out that: “Firstly, rural communities contribute largely to the overall GDP of the state. Secondly, the economy of the rural communities are largely driven by the agriculture sector. Thirdly, a greater percentage of the population of Enugu State reside in the rural communities.

    “It is therefore imperative that His Excellency has paid attention to these communities so that the local economy can thrive. This is evident in the over 26km of road started by the Rural Access Mobility Program (RAMP)as earth roads but fully asphalted by His Excellency. This is in addition to lots of other rural roads built in many communities across Enugu State.

    “This road opens up farm communities which hitherto could never be accessed by road. Now these agrarian communities can bring out their farm produce easily and eliminate waste. Thereby increasing their income, making food more readily available and curbing food insecurity in the state.

    “This is in addition to various agriculture intervention programs through IFAD/ Value Chain Development Program and APPEALS Program. Gov Ugwuanyi has intervened in the agriculture sector through infrastructure, training and agro inputs supplies to our farmers.

    “So, when you intervene in the agriculture sector, which contributes over 90% of the GDP of those communities, you are definitely improving the economies of those communities.”

    Engr Mike Ogbuekwe, who is a son of Nkerefi in Nkanu East LG, has a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from UNN. He also has an MBA from the Enugu Business School, ESUT.

    He worked several years as a MW Drilling Engineer with Baker Hughes international in Nigeria and then the USA, before joining the public service with Anambra State government as a member of the Economic Think Tank, the SSA on Agriculture and finally, the pioneering Director General of Project Monitoring & Management Office while serving on various Executive Council committees.

  • Chilo-Offiah, Governor Ugwuanyi’s SPA on SME Gifts Medical Equipments to Gburus-Care Initiative (GCI).

    Chilo-Offiah, Governor Ugwuanyi’s SPA on SME Gifts Medical Equipments to Gburus-Care Initiative (GCI).

     

    Says Love is what Governor Ugwuanyi represents and Love is what GburusCare is all about.

     

     

    Earlier today, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on SME, Hon. Arinze Chilo-Offiah magnanimously donated some medical equipments to the GburusCare Initiative. The equipments were presented to members of the GburusCare team at the State SME center.

    During the presentation, Hon. Arinze, who celebrated his 33rd birthday recently by paying the school fees of over 120 Udi secondary school students in a heart touching show of love, remarked that he was spurred to contribute to the sustenance of the initiative given the organization and consistency with which the managers of the healthcare program had continued to traverse the length and breadth of Enugu State reaching out to old people.

    Hon. Arinze’s birthday celebration with secondary school students of Udi

     

    He said “On Saturday, 1st of May 2021, I was opportune to support a medical outreach for senior citizens that was carried out in my community, Umuavulu in Udi Local Government Area, by a professional healthcare team from the GburusCare Initiative. My team and I covered the logistics, provided tent, food, power generator, etc., for the team. For me, ensuring that our aged parents received free medical attention such as dental care, blood pressure test, drug prescription among others are ways of giving back to my community. The turnout was massive and seeing our parents’ faces light up with joy made me glad. Today, I have donated these little equipments so that this good can get to more people.” He commended highly the impact of the GburusCare initiative so far, adding that love is what Gov. Ugwuanyi represents and love is what GburusCare is all about.

    During the Outreach on Saturday

     

    The GburusCare team appreciated his gesture as a creative encouragement and thanked the SME boss for his thoughtfulness and magnanimity.