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A member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Mrs. Justina Eze, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his renewed vigour in advancing peace and good governance in the state.

Amb. Eze also commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for the caliber of persons he appointed as members of his cabinet, describing them as a “worthy team that will effectively and diligently drive the reviewed policy thrust of your administration for the benefit of the people of Enugu State”.

The PDP chieftain, who made the commendations in an open letter to the governor, congratulated all the Commissioners and Special Advisers, as well as other new appointees of the state government for “your well-deserved appointments”.

She urged them to reciprocate the governor’s gesture by putting in their best to ensure that his administration deliver fully on its promises.

“As a member of the Board of Trustees of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - the conscience of the party - I found it expedient to use this medium to commend Your Excellency (Gov. Ugwuanyi) on your renewed vigour in providing more democracy dividends to our people in Enugu State.

“I also applaud your choice of Commissioners, Special Advisers and other new appointees. They are a worthy team…., and I urged them to discharge their duties diligently and ensure that your sound vision for our dear state is fully actualized.

“The processes of the selection of these Commissioners were participatory indeed and this demonstrates your firm commitment to sustain and advance the tempo of peace and good governance in the state”, the BOT member said.

Amb. Eze added that the recent awards of contracts by the state government, for the execution of multiple developmental projects worth over N4.8 billion, was an eloquent testimony to Gov. Ugwuanyi’s resolve to continue to provide massive infrastructure across the state to make life more meaningful for the people.

She equally applauded the efforts of the state government in restoring the Enugu Urban Master-Plan as well as the planned upgrade of facilities in the state capital to sustain its enviable status as the historical capital of the Eastern region and one of the finest cities to live and do business in the country."

Uzo-Uwani LGA road gets lion share

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration has awarded contracts for the execution of another set of development projects totaling over N3.2 billion, in keeping with its renewed vigour to provide massive infrastructure in the state.

It would be recalled that barely two weeks ago, the state government awarded contracts for urban and rural development projects totaling over N1.7 billion.

Rising from a meeting of the State Executive Council, held yesterday, at the EXCO Chambers of the Government House, Enugu, the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, while briefing newsmen, disclosed that the Council, upon the request from the state’s Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP-2), approved the asphalting of 26.665km Ukpabi-Nimbo-Ugbene Ajima-Eziani road in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area at the sum of N1,090,631,422.12.

Aroh added that the Council also considered and approved the request from RAMP-2 for asphalting of another inter-community link road, the Neke-Mbu-Ogbodu Aba-Obollo Etiti road - a 22.443 km road that connects Isi-Uzo and Udenu Local Government Area - at the cost of N913,434,678.045.

The Information commissioner explained that the Council graciously approved the two roads because of their importance in linking and providing access to multiple communities in line with the rural development policy of the Ugwuanyi administration.

Also approved by the Council was award of contract for the construction of the Nsukka Township Stadium (Phase One) at the sum of N996,426,670.80.

Aroh added that the Council equally approved remodeling and renovation of the Abuja Building, Government House, to ensure efficient administrative service delivery; construction of fence, pavement, surfacing, landscaping and beautification of the newly constructed State Customary Court of Appeal headquarters, Independence Layout, Enugu and supply of 300 units of bicycles to complement the 260 vehicles as well as motorcycles purchased by the state government for security operations in the rural areas, all totaling over four hundred million naira (N400m).

The Information commissioner further added that the Council directed the Ministry of Gender Affairs to relocate all street beggars in Enugu to the state’s Rehabilitation Centre at Emene, for proper upkeep and medical attention “so that these people are properly taken care of and rehabilitated and taken back to the society as proper citizens”.

He stated that the Council appraised the outstanding performance of Model Secondary School Nsukka, which emerged the 5th best school in public category in the country, at the recent Federal Government’s educational awards and “approved the institution of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s Award of Excellence to the best primary and secondary schools in the state”.

Aroh pointed out that award will be held annually, disclosing that the winners of the secondary school category, across the three senatorial districts of the state, for every year will each receive “a brand new bus from the state government”.

The commissioner further disclosed that “the Council approved the immediate purchase of a brand new bus for the Model Secondary School Nsukka, in recognition of their outstanding performance” and “the immediate promotion of the principal of the school, Mr. Obi Ezeugwuorie to Principal Special Grade Level 17, for providing the desired leadership.

He said the Council equally “approved with immediate effect, the release of the result of the 2017/2018 confirmation and promotion examination in the state Civil Service”.

According to him, “this decision is to allow promotion of seven hundred and twenty one (721) persons, representing 70.34 percent of all the people who wrote these exams for confirmation on level 2, level 3 and level 4”.

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A day turns two and now, it is over 92 days that a fierce critic of the ruling party, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, has been seen or heard about. That’s how long his wife has waited for the person at their doorstep to be him; how long his children have missed his adoring palm cuddle them to sleep on their bedside; and loved ones waited for their phones to ring and his voice is heard from the other side of the phone. That’s the extent of the phycological torture Dadiyata family has had to endure over his mysterious disappearance.

And, there is no end in sight to that traumatic experience. No one has owned up to having him even though he was forcibly whisked away right in front of his residence in Barnawa area of Kaduna state. It was on the 2nd of August, 2019 and nothing has been heard about him to date. The premise for his abduction is unclear and whereabouts are unknown.

But what is puzzling, is the muted response of the government to the sudden disappearance of Dadiyata. For weeks that the University lecturer is missing, the ruling government, either in Kaduna state or his home state of Kano, has maintained a deafening silence. And that is fuelling theories that Dadiyata’s disappearance may be political.

Whether online or offline, Dadiyata was consistent in voicing his disapproval of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government and bemoaned the trajectory of the country under the ruling party. Times without number, Dadiyata would take to his Twitter page to lament the disturbing surge of poverty among Nigerians and point out bad governance as the underlining cause of the situation facing the country.

For him, those in government are not serving the people as they should. He was an example of what good leadership could yield and he wants many other Nigerians to benefit from the opportunity the country offers just like he did. That was why he’s a staunch follower of a former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who sponsored him and many other Kano indigenes abroad for education without political considerations.

His intention is noble and patriotic. That is what usually irritates him when he noticed poor governance and increasing pressed for a better service for citizens. The essence of any government is to serve the people and if Dadiyata is not impressed, it is within his right as a citizen to voice out.

But his voice in demanding better service for the people seemed to have grown so loud that someone is terrified. And the question that agitates many minds including mine is ‘who is terrified by Dadiyata voice’? Those inquisitive minds are well aware of Dadiyata’s calm, friendly and trouble-free personality and were not able to get the motivation for his disappearance.

What is more disturbing and painful is the feeling of what his family and loved ones must be passing through. This was obvious when Dadiyata’s wife busted into tears during a telephone interview with Premium Times when she said: “The children have been asking for their father.” No child would not notice their father not being around for over 92 days.

But the most disturbing part is when she said: “The Police are telling us they would do their best and we have not been able to get more than that from them”. It’s unimaginable that anyone could just disappearance and after days, the police would still be clueless about where to look or give the family a glimpse of hope. And this was the same Police that the “patrol team led by the DPO quickly moved to the scene but the hoodlums had already escaped with the victim,” and went on to say “the command (Kaduna Police) is currently making efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspected criminals and rescue the victim.”

For sometimes now, the manner in which vocal voices have gone missing or arrested on trump up charges have raised great concerns on the tolerance to divergent views. Even more disturbing is the impunity with which those who despise criticisms, abuse their privileges and excessively unleash state apparatus to silence opposing voices by taking them out of circulation.

Stories of critics railroaded, harassed, intimidated and hurled into detentions are become frequent, stirring fears on the minds of the people about their safety after speaking. Joseph Odok, Stephen Kefason, and some unknown critics are languishing in prison or detention facilities across the country. Their crimes, just like Dadiyata, are being vocal critics of government policies and asking for better services for the people.

But that of Dadiyata is, even more, a nightmare for his family. No one deserves such a traumatic experience and anyone holding Dadiyata should halt that horrible pain. The unending trauma that the people holding Dadiyata has passed on his family is too frightening and this experience must end. I add my voice to the campaign to #FreeDadiyata now

Oke Umurhohwo is a Political Analyst and Strategist. He tweets via @OkeStalyf and can be reached via oke.umu@gmail.com

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Abducted Enugu Catholic Priest regains freedom

The Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Arinze Madu of Queen of Apostles Seminary, Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State, who was abducted on Monday at the gate of the institution by unknown hoodlums has regained his freedom.

Confirming his release, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, said that “the priest was released unhurt, Wednesday afternoon”.

It would be recalled that the Enugu State Government had charged the security agencies to ensure the rescue of the priest.

The state command of the Nigeria Police Force and other sister agencies had intensified efforts in the manhunt for the freedom of the kidnapped priest.



The Catholic Diocese of Enugu in its official Facebook page, also confirmed the release of the priest, stating that “Father Madu, the kidnapped priest of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu has been released”.

It added that Father Madu “was released this (Wednesday) afternoon from the kidnappers’ den.”

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Wednesday said his administration has removed all financial barriers hindering people living with HIV in the state from accessing medical treatment.

Consequently, the governor declared that “henceforth, all card fees, consultation fees and charges for basic laboratory investigations stand removed for people living with HIV to guarantee them financial access to HIV prevention and treatment services in Enugu State”.

Speaking during the launch of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Surge Response in the state, Gov. Ugwuanyi disclosed that his administration was “desirous of expanding the HIV Antiretroviral Therapy by enhancing case-finding through provision of more Rapid HIV Test Kits to enable new cases benefit from treatment programme supported by United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”.

The event which took place at the Government House, Enugu, was attended by key stakeholders in the health sector including the Consul-General, United States Embassy in Nigeria, Claire Pierangelo, Country Director of the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mahesh Swaminathan and a delegation from Caritas Nigeria led by its Executive Secretary/CEO, Rev. Fr. Dr. Uche Obodoechina.

Speaking further, the governor added that the state government will remove all barriers associated with finance, stigmatization and discrimination, which hinder HIV prevention and treatment in the state.

Gov. Ugwuanyi informed the audience that “Enugu State was one of the first few states in Nigeria to pass a law prohibiting stigmatization and discrimination against people living with HIV”.

According to him, “Our state agency for Universal Health Coverage is also developing comprehensive state health insurance scheme that will include HIV care services”.

The governor who recalled his insightful engagement with the US Consul General, Country Director, CDC and delegation from Caritas Nigeria, when the trio paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday, to share thoughts on HIV prevalence and burden in the state as well as seek greater collaboration with the state government on HIV diagnosis, treatment, health facility upgrade, technical assistance, adequate staffing and capacity building for staff, declared his administration’s commitment and support to the noble cause.

In her speech, the US Consul General, Pierangelo, applauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for “your great support” to the fight against HIV scourge as well as other stakeholders for making the programme a reality.

She stated that they were in Nigeria to address pressing issues to guarantee that the country’s young generations live happily and have a productive life in order to face the challenges of economic development for a better future.

Also in his remark, the US Country Director of CDC, Swaminathan, said that the agency is making more efforts in partnership with government, World Health Organization (WHO) and other NGOs both in Nigeria and globally “to achieve our goal where we can have over 90% success of people who are accessing HIV treatment.”

He opined that “the goal will help in prevention of the disease”, saying: “By accessing treatment, you help yourself, you help your family, you help the public and you help the country and then you help the world; this reality is a small point but very important”.

In his presentation, the Executive Secretary of ENSACA, Dr. Uche Agu, who commended Enugu State government for passing the Anti-stigmatization Law, disclosed that the state is developing specific strategic plan towards taking ownership and reducing HIV burden in the state.

Dr. Agu added that the strategic programming and intervention would assist in stemming the tide, stressing that the current treatment surge approach is key to narrowing the treatment gap.

https://thepunditng.com/gov-ugwuanyi-grants-free-medical-charges-to-hiv-patients/

The Consul-General, United States Mission in Nigeria, Ms. Claire Pierangelo, accompanied by the Director, Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mr. Mahesh Swaminathan and others including a delegation from Caritas Nigeria, paid a courtesy call this evening, on Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, ahead of tomorrow's official launch of Enugu State Antiretroviral Therapy Surge programme by the governor.

The Consul-General who was delighted to be in Enugu, advocated for greater collaboration with the state government in the prevention, treatment and reduction of spread of HIV in the state.

Details later...

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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Tuesday endorsed the campaign against abuse of the society’s elderly, especially in the rural communities, being championed by a non-governmental organization, DewDrop Foundation.

Gov. Ugwuanyi who gave the endorsement when members of the foundation led by its founder and wife of the former Minister of Power, Mrs. Agatha Nnaji, paid him a visit at the Government House, Enugu, to formally present their policy brief on preventing elders’ abuse in Enugu State, declared his support for the noble cause.

Briefing the governor, the Foundation’s initiator, Mrs. Nnaji, who was accompanied by the State Commissioner for Gender Affairs and Social Development, Rt. Hon. Princess Peace Nnaji, wife of the former Deputy Governor of the State, Dr. Mrs. Nneka Ada Onyebuchi and the Project Coordinator, Rev. Sis. Judith Nwodo, among others, disclosed they were a group of elders from ten communities in Enugu State, conducting a pilot project aimed at ensuring that the elderly are protected and cared for in the society.

She added that the Foundation has accordingly engaged key stakeholders in the state, including traditional rulers, Presidents-General of town unions and others “to identify the people we call teenagers and senior teenagers”.

Mrs. Nnaji further disclosed they already have twenty (20) community mobilizers in the ten communities who will work closely with the PGs and liaise with traditional rulers to align their ideas with the culture of the people.

The founder also pointed out that they have equally engaged “community leaders to see if they will give us a safe space for the elderly in each community where they can meet and socialize”.

In her remark, the Gender Affairs Commissioner, Rt. Hon. Princess Nnaji, while appreciating the Foundation’s vision, informed members of the group that “the governor has already keyed into all the affairs that concern the elderly in Enugu State”.

She revealed that “the wife of the governor, Her Excellency, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, has been doing a lot in all the nooks and crannies of Enugu State, to ensure the elderly are supported”.

According to her, “Our governor’s wife has thrown her weight behind the state’s rehabilitation centre in Emene, making sure that she builds a leisure centre for the elderly and other interventions”.

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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Tuesday endorsed the campaign against abuse of the society’s elderly, especially in the rural communities, being championed by a non-governmental organization, DewDrop Foundation.

Gov. Ugwuanyi who gave the endorsement when members of the foundation led by its founder and wife of the former Minister of Power, Mrs. Agatha Nnaji, paid him a visit at the Government House, Enugu, to formally present their policy brief on preventing elders’ abuse in Enugu State, declared his support for the noble cause.

Briefing the governor, the Foundation’s initiator, Mrs. Nnaji, who was accompanied by the State Commissioner for Gender Affairs and Social Development, Rt. Hon. Princess Peace Nnaji, wife of the former Deputy Governor of the State, Dr. Mrs. Nneka Ada Onyebuchi and the Project Coordinator, Rev. Sis. Judith Nwodo, among others, disclosed they were a group of elders from ten communities in Enugu State, conducting a pilot project aimed at ensuring that the elderly are protected and cared for in the society.

She added that the Foundation has accordingly engaged key stakeholders in the state, including traditional rulers, Presidents-General of town unions and others “to identify the people we call teenagers and senior teenagers”.

Mrs. Nnaji further disclosed they already have twenty (20) community mobilizers in the ten communities who will work closely with the PGs and liaise with traditional rulers to align their ideas with the culture of the people.

The founder also pointed out that they have equally engaged “community leaders to see if they will give us a safe space for the elderly in each community where they can meet and socialize”.

In her remark, the Gender Affairs Commissioner, Rt. Hon. Princess Nnaji, while appreciating the Foundation’s vision, informed members of the group that “the governor has already keyed into all the affairs that concern the elderly in Enugu State”.

She revealed that “the wife of the governor, Her Excellency, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, has been doing a lot in all the nooks and crannies of Enugu State, to ensure the elderly are supported”.

According to her, “Our governor’s wife has thrown her weight behind the state’s rehabilitation centre in Emene, making sure that she builds a leisure centre for the elderly and other interventions”.

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As Govt charges security agencies to rescue victim unhurt


The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force says it has intensified efforts to rescue Rev. Father Arinze Madu who was abducted by unknown hoodlums Monday evening near the gate of Queen of Apostles Seminary School, Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area.



In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ebere Amaraizu, the Force disclosed that “the priest was allegedly abducted on Monday at about 5.50pm near the gate of the seminary as he was driving out of the premises.”



Reacting to the development, the Enugu State Government “expressed deep concern about the unfortunate incident” and charged the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure that the priest was rescued unhurt.

The state government added that it “will leave no stone unturned to make sure that he regains his freedom.”

The government reassured the people of its “commitment to continue to make the state safe and to sustain the enviable status of Enugu as one of the safest and most peaceful states in Nigeria.”

It, therefore, urged members of the public to remain calm and to go about their normal businesses while “government will continue to support the security agencies to secure lives and property of the people.”

It would be recalled that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration only recently procured and distributed security patrol vans equipped with communication gadgets to the security agencies in the state to aid their operations.

The state government equally procured two hundred and sixty vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles respectively which will soon be distributed to Neighbourhood Watch groups and Forest Guards for community policing.

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State/President, Enugu Sports Club, yesterday inaugurated the State Auditor of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Onyeka Onwe, as the Executive Chairman of the Club.

Gov. Ugwuanyi also inaugurated the 2019/2020 Executive Committee of the Club.

Below are images from the colourful event which was attended by other dignitaries such as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Member representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Pat Asadu, State Chairman of PDP, Hon. Augustine Nnamani, former Minister of State, Foreign Affairs/Patron of the Club, Chief Dubem Onyia, Chairman/CEO, Juhel Nig. Ltd, Chief Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye and the Club's Legal Adviser, Prof. Agu Gab Agu.

Picture One: Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (left), congratulating the new Executive Chairman of Enugu Sports Club, Hon. Onyeka Onwe (right) after his inauguration, yesterday. With them is the outgone Chairman of the Club, Chief Ben Etiaba.

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……… awards over N1.7 billion contracts for development projects

…Approves funds for APPEALS Agric Programme, Universal Health Coverage


The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, yesterday, awarded contracts for the construction and reconstruction of urban and rural roads as well as emergency erosion control works totaling one billion, seven hundred and fifty seven million, four hundred and forth nine thousand, three hundred and fourteen naira, eighty five kobo (N1, 757, 449, 314. 85).

Briefing newsmen after the meeting of the State Executive Council held at the EXCO Chambers, Government House, Enugu, the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, stated that the projects awarded were completion of the Nike Lake junction - Harmony Estate Road - Amorji Nike - Adoration Pilgrimage Centre, Phase II and III, respectively in Enugu East Local Government Area at the sum of N919, 248,270.

Others, according to the Information commissioner include the reconstruction of Onuiyi junction - Amobi Street –MCC Road Junction, Nsukka; Onuiyi Beach –Umanu – Ibagwa Road, Nsukka; Echara Road – Obechara junction, Nsukka all in Nsukka LGA. Also awarded were Akpabio Street, GRA, Enugu and access/internal road at the old Governor’s Lodge, GRA, Enugu, all totaling the sum of N741,549,343.80.

The EXCO equally approved the flood routing/erosion control works at Achi Street, Independence Layout, Enugu; Amaeze Street outflow to Enugu Road catchment box culvert in Nsukka and the New Anglican Road - Obechara Road junction, Nsukka in Nsukka LGA, totaling N96,651,700.09

Speaking further, Aroh disclosed that the council equally approved the payment of the sum of two hundred and forty four million naira (N244m) as its counterpart fund for the APPEALS programme for women and youths agricultural empowerment.

The commissioner stated that the council went further to approve the sum of two hundred million naira (N200m) as take-off grant for the Universal Health Coverage, explaining that the approval was in addition to the one hundred million naira (N100m) counterpart fund already paid by the state government.

He added that the Ugwuanyi administration was committed to ensuring that “every resource available to the state is provided to enable this programme take off immediately”.

Also on health, Aroh stated that the council approved the renewal of the services of thirty two (32) consultants with ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, for one year, directing the State Ministry of Health to liaise with the hospital management to employ consultants in various areas of medicine on permanent basis. He revealed that the exercise will help the hospital obtain accreditation “for our part two of our medical training and also ensure speedy and quality access to medicare for our people in Enugu and its environs.”
He disclosed that in the light of the governor’s commitment to the welfare of workers, transparency, accountability and prudent management of resources, the council approved that the sum of eighty six million naira (N86m) saved during the disbursement of the Paris Club refund, be moved to the local government pensions’ fund to increase the capacity of the local governments, which are saddled with the responsibility of paying LG retirees their pensions and gratuities, to pay them accordingly.

“The JAAC Chairman was instructed to implement it immediately. I am sure that in the coming hours, the banks will start the processes of moving the funds from the JAAC account to the local governments’ pension funds and we are expecting that in the coming weeks, more pensioners will be paid from the local government system”, the commissioner said.

The Council, in addition, approved the immediate purchase of kits and equipment for the Forest Guards for effective discharge of their duties.

The state government entered into agreement with the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, to beautify and provide works of arts in major roundabouts in Enugu City as well as the forest reserve adjacent to the popular Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, at a prevailing commercial rate.

Other far-reaching decisions at the council’s meeting include the furnishing of the new buildings in Nsukka General Hospital and the extension of the daily services rendered by the Enugu Clean Team Project in ensuring the cleanliness of the state to noon.


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This morning, a tanker fully loaded with 33,000 litres of PMS fell along Ugwu Onyeama by Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

The Enugu State Fire Service was contacted and the fire fighting body led by its Chief Fire Officer, Okwudili Oha, immediately moved to the scene and are currently dampening the truck to avert explosion.

Arrangements are being made to trans-load the product.

Road users are advised to exercise caution while plying the road.

Mrs. Nkechi Eneh
Executive Secretary,
Enugu State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).

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A COMMUNIQUE ON PSSMOSA NATIONAL ELECTIONS ‪ISSUED AT‬THE END OF AN AGREEMENT REACHED BY MEMBERS OF PSSMOSA WHO HENCEFORTH SHOULD BE REFERRED TO AS R-PSSMOSA.
Introduction
PSSMOSA is Police Secondary School Minna Old Student Association. R-PSSMOSA is Reformed. The R-PSSMOSA consists of members of different graduated sets of Police Secondary School Minna who have come together as a result of the injustices perpetuated by the electoral committee which conducted the National Elections of PSSMOSA in 2019. The different graduate sets have raised concerns through multiple petitions rejecting the outcome and condemning the process of the elections.
As a result, those petitions were collated and all the aggrieved groups decided to come together to form R-PSSMOSA in order to ensure justice and FairPlay, and also to bring an end to the growing culture of corruption which have since overtaken the organization.
The National Elections and irregularities.
Firstly, we would want to refer to the electoral guideline given to each set by the Electoral Committee;
The last point ( clearly stated that “At the end of each set voting, the counting will be done inside the created WhatsApp group and the result for each set will be announced in the set representative WhatsApp group, where all the collation of election result from all set will be made public. The final result will be jointly collated and counted by all set representative, electoral committee, Independent Electoral Observers and winners will be announced”.
The above point was however not adhered to (Proof available)
Secondly, six votes were cancelled from 2006 set citing reasons to double voting and making statement in the designated WhatsApp group that was meant for voting purpose alone. It could have been accepted by them if only the voters actually deleted any votes they made which was not the case, the comments were posted erroneously as the group name is similar to the set WhatsApp group, upon realizing this, they quickly deleted their comments.
Thirdly, it was shocking and disturbing that the chairperson of the electoral committee failed to stand by the glaring truth. She deemed Kazeem Suleiman (2002 set member) ineligible to vote, despite evidence of payment of eligibility dues and a chat conversation confirming details of payment by the financial Secretary. That is ridiculous.

Fourthly, we are not satisfied with the composition of the Electoral Committee. It was designed to favor some sets, the five (5) panel of Electoral Committee in which two (2) amongst the committee member are from same set. This will not be accepted as it affects the process of the election and the outcome eventually.
However, we recommend questions and answer session for the sake of our Association. If we may ask, WHY did one of the Observers (Major Jafaru Bello) publicly condemned the election and referred to it “a shame”?
Submission
Consequent to the inactions of the electoral committee to do the right thing, we want to declare the following
1. We reject the National Elections of PSSMOSA held in 2019, in its entirety without any reservation whatsoever.
2. We do not recognize any new leadership, and we want an immediate reconstitution a new electoral committee among neutral persons with through nominations from 7 set representatives.
3. We call for a fresh election to usher in democratically elected leadership under a more cohesive platform which will allow inclusion and transparency. Or even be held in a secret ballot election practically at election ground
4. We also call a mandate to be given at the congress to foster the reform of PSSMOSA to prevent future mismanagement of the organisation.
If the following is not done within 72 hours, we shall take further actions that are necessary to ensure that justice will be served.
God bless our great Alma-mater.

Signed. Hon. Fidelis Isah
Mohammed Mubarak.

For

1997-2019 set (through the set representative)

https://ourdailywire.com/r-pssmosa-rejects-national-election-calls-for-rebirth-of-association/

In a bid to ensure safety of lives and property in Enugu State as the dry season approaches, the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has directed the State Fire Service to reassess its emergency preparedness and report back to the state government for necessary action.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, stated that the directive was in view of the need to take precautionary measures against unforeseen circumstances associated with fire.

According to the statement, “the state government also directed the State Fire Service to visit disaster-prone locations in the state such as market places, housing estates, satellite towns, suburbs, among others and review their challenges as well as the existing safety measures including access roads to and within the areas with a view to enhancing them for maximum effectiveness”.

It requested the fire fighting body to “meet with the leadership of market unions and other relevant stakeholders in the course of this all-important assignment”.

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...Charges him to leverage on his rich experience

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, yesterday, swore-in Dr. David Okelue Ugwunta, a Banking and Finance guru, from Ezeagu Local Government Area, as Commissioner for Budget and Planning, charging him to bring his knowledge and wealth of experience to bear on the budget and planning processes in the state.

Gov. Ugwuanyi stated that Dr. Ugwunta's appointment was pursuant to his earlier commitment to match tasks with competence in appointment of officers of government for optimized service delivery. He disclosed that the new Commissioner will be availed immediately with recommendations of the Sectoral Ad-hoc Committee on Finance, Internally Generated Revenue and Development Partners Funding to help him tackle his responsibilities for the benefit of the people of the state.

"Dr. Ugwunta, I congratulate you on your appointment and enjoin you to hit the ground running as the next (2020) budget process is already underway. It is, therefore, work time", the governor said.

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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has reassured workers in the state of his administration’s commitment to continue to give priority attention to their welfare as critical stakeholders in the state’s progress and development.

Gov. Ugwuanyi maintained that under his watch, the welfare of the workers and the improvement of work conditions will remain one of the cardinal objectives of his administration.

The governor who spoke during the opening ceremony of the 2019 Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Leadership Retreat held at Nike Lake Resort Hotel, Enugu, on Tuesday, added that the state government has sustained the prompt and regular payment of salaries, allowances and pensions.

He disclosed that that his administration “judiciously utilized the bailout funds and Paris Club refunds from the federal government strictly for the purposes for which they were secured”, adding that it has also kept faith with the novel initiative of paying the 13th Month salary to its workforce.

Reassuring the state’s workers of a better deal on the issues of wages, regular payment of salaries and enhanced work conditions, Gov. Ugwuanyi pointed out that no meaningful progress can be made in the implementation of government development agenda without the active collaboration and cooperation of the workers.

“As a government, we will continue to do everything that is possible and practicable to sustain the wonderful relationship that currently exists between the state government and the organized labour”, the governor said.

While commending the national leadership of NLC for organizing the retreat, the governor noted that such an exercise was central to capacity building, agenda setting and redirecting leadership focus on domestic issues, global trends and challenges of the times.

He expressed delight that the retreat brought together the state councils to chart common goals with the national leadership corps in one forum and under the same roof, saying: “I am confident that at the end of the retreat, the participants would be further enriched by the plenary lectures, interactive and policy sessions from the eminent resource persons that the congress has assembled”.

In his opening remark, the NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba appreciated Gov. Ugwuanyi for his presence at the event, his hospitality and the serenity of the state, describing the governor as a labour-friendly governor.

He stated that the national leadership retreat was necessitated by the need to for orientation, familiarization and capacity building for the new leadership against the background of the experiences of past years and contemporary happenings.

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…Promises continuous logistic support to security agencies

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Monday handed over twenty nine (29) pick-up trucks to the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Department of State Services to assist them in their operations in the state. Other security agencies that benefitted from the state government’s largesse included the Nigerian Airforce, Nigerian Immigration Service, Nigerian Customs Service, Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Federal Road Safety Corps and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

Gov. Ugwuanyi, only last week, handed over 65 out of the 100 units of the Innoson vehicles procured and installed with ultra-modern security and communication gadgets by his administration to the Nigeria Police Force, to aid its operations in the state.

Handing over the 29 vehicles to the security operatives during a brief ceremony at the Government House, Enugu, Gov. Ugwuanyi said that the gesture was to ensure that the security agencies in the state were well-equipped and well-motivated to effectively and professionally discharge their duties.

The governor added that the vehicles and the newly-created Forest Guards were in line with the retooling strategy of the state’s security architecture to meet up with the desired standard and tackle the emerging dimensions of insecurity and criminality in the country.

Gov. Ugwuanyi, who promised continuous logistic support for the security agencies, disclosed that the 100 patrol vans were installed with state-of-the-art security systems, adding that 260 motorcycles, 300 bicycles were procured with 18 automated drones for surveillance underway.

Gov. Ugwuanyi explained that the items procured for the security agencies were different from the 260 vehicles and associated equipment being procured for the Forest Guards and Vigilante/Neighbourhood Watch groups, which he said will soon be distributed to them alongside the motorcycles and bicycles for community policing.

“I salute the security agencies in our state for all they have done to maintain our state’s internal security. Our administration will continue to provide you the logistic support to deliver on your mandate. I also enjoin you to fully deploy these pickup trucks to the intended use to enable the realization of the benefits for Ndi Enugu. As a government, we will continue to dedicate our energy to optimal delivery of security services to Ndi Enugu.”

Present at the event were heads of security agencies in the state, including the acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Brig. Gen. Lasisi Adegboye, the State Commandant, NSCDC, Everestus Obiyo, the State Director, DSS, Abinbola Linkinyo, the State Comptroller of Immigration Service, Ayodele Arogundade, among others.

Update on the ongoing reconstruction of Monarch mini-bridge, off Ugwuaji-Loma Linda-Timber road, Enugu, by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi's administration.

The old bridge constructed over two decades ago, which provided access to the highly populated neighbourhood, collapsed at the peak of the rainy season, drawing the attention of the governor who ordered its immediate reconstruction.

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Christmas, as we all know, is a special occasion when Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a significant global festival for Christians, which marks the day that God established His kingdom on earth with the birth of Christ Jesus, the Saviour.

According to Luke 2:11, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord.”

The charm of Christmas can hardly ever be resisted. It is a season characterised by spiritual and sectarian activities – from masquerade displays to exchange of cards, gifts and sports contests. It is the period when cities wear new colours and rural communities host privileged men and women of honour.

In truth, the city offers its dwellers rare opportunities for prosperity just as the countryside revels in its tranquility spiced with that inimitable sense of community and humanity. But notwithstanding those city treasures, the village remains the compelling destination for parents, children and their other relatives at Christmas.



In years gone by, the true value of Christmas found vivid expression in the rural communities. This was when natives reconnected with their roots with so much glitz and glamour. While parents held family meetings or entertained guests who had visited to welcome them back to the village, the excited child, in the company of his peers, would scoop mud from the backyard with which he moulded different sizes and types of imaginary creations. On the flip ide, today’s child has his fingers on the computer keyboard or on the telephone, almost oblivious of the world around him.

The narrative has also changed for the adults. These days, the Yuletide obsession by families to return to their places of birth has been largely lost to liquidity crisis affecting families and/or the inability of parents to muster the resources needed to cater for the transportation of their loved ones to their places of birth.

For indigenes of Enugu State who live in these far-flung Nigerian cities, their story is different. As the 2019 Christmas season draws nearer, their distinct hometowns await their mass return with open arms. It is all thanks to the magnanimity of the governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Gburugburu), who, once again, is offering free transportation for the indigenes of the state who live in cities that are far from the Coal City.


The governor is only keeping faith with his unbroken gesture of ensuring that willing Enugu State indigenes who reside in other states are brought back home to celebrate Christmas with their kith and kin.

By this singular act of deploying government resources to convey those willing to celebrate the Yuletide in their communities, Governor Ugwuanyi was only sustaining his avowed commitment to philanthropy that is authentic and strategic. It is on record that he has continued to offer this yearly Enugu State Free Christmas Transportation package since he ascended the throne at the Lion Building.

This year’s package has been further enhanced to cover no less than 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The gesture also underlines Governor Ugwuanyi’s enduring commitment to ameliorate the suffering of his people as well as give them a sense of belonging because, as he always says, “Our people are the heroes of democracy and we must do whatever is possible and reasonable to enhance their wellbeing.”

From civil servants to traders, teachers, artisans, religious groups and other professional bodies, Ugwuanyi has not wavered in the numerous welfare schemes that cut across different classes and persuasions.

As Mr. Bob Itanyi, the managing director of ENTRACO rolls out the finer details of the free Christmas transportation package in earnest, it is gratifying to note that it has aroused wild celebrations across the states where Enugu indigenes reside.

Governor Ugwuanyi is, uarguably, a source of inspiration and emulation as he sets the standard on giving back to the society. It is, therefore, not surprising that even as some of his colleagues now strive so hard to emulate his legacy of generosity and putting money into good causes, the governor never ceases to empower his people in different ways.

Remarkably, more and more of the population of Enugu State indigenes who reside in other states that were not covered by the previous exercises had been clamouring for their inclusion in this year’s free Christmas transportation programme. And that is, precisely, what the governor has done by extending the offer to many other states within the Nigerian federation.

From these states and cities, numerous emotional tributes and words of gratitude that describe Rt. Hon. Ugwuanyi as “the most charitable governor in Nigeria” continue to pour in. Some of the cities earmarked include Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, Makurdi, Port Harcourt, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Minna, Ilorin, Gombe, Kebbi, Sokoto and Akure. Others are Zamfara, Jalingo, Lafia, Maiduguri, Bauchi and Damaturu, among others.

Today, as this humble servant to the poor moves to bring together members of the various families to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ with their loved ones, it rekindles the memories of old and affords the young and the elderly the dream opportunity to reunite with their childhood friends and folks.

It requires no power of divination to know that when these Enugu State indigenes besiege the various parks or garages to board the vehicles on their homeward journey, the frenetic noise, the riotous scenes and the big scramble shall serve to highlight the well-known fact that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is one ruler who has a soft heart for his people

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…sensitizes them on hand washing

The wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, has advised parents and guardians to cultivate the culture of healthy living and proper hygiene in their families to reduce the risk of exposing their children and loved ones to communicable diseases.

Mrs. Ugwuanyi gave the advice during the event marking this year’s Global Hand Washing Day in Enugu organized by her pet project, Ugo’s Touch of Life Foundation at Amechi Primary School, Awkunanaw, Enugu South Local Government Area.

Speaking further, the governor’s wife emphasized the importance of proper hand washing especially among children, stressing that such measure will go a long way to enhance their health status.

She added that the theme of the event, “Clean Hands for All” was carefully chosen by her foundation to sensitize school children on proper hygiene and hand washing practices.

Mrs. Ugwuanyi, therefore, urged them to always endeavor to wash their hands with soap before and after eating, after easing themselves, before cooking or touching cooking utensils as she also advised them never to clean their hands with towel after washing.

The Enugu governor’s wife also harped on the need for enabling environment for children irrespective of their gender disparity, saying: “Time has gone when a girl child was discriminated against in academic pursuit. We are in the 21st century. Every child irrespective of gender is entitled to education”.

According to her, “girls should strive to study science courses such as engineering, medicine, mathematics, computer science, among others. This is the era we call STEM, which means, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Girls should strive to study medicine and shun the previous phobia entrenched in these courses”.

In his address, the President-General of Amechi, Awkuwanaw and former Commissioner for Environment, Hon. John Egbo, lauded Mrs. Ugwuanyi for her commitment to the wellbeing of the people of the state especially women, children and vulnerable groups.

Hon. Egbo equally applauded Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the development projects his administration has executed in the area, such as the ongoing construction of Amechi and Amechi Uno bridge, noting that the gesture will go a long way to enhance their living standard. He went further to commend the governor for the effective measures being put in place by his administration to strengthen the security of the state and protect lives and property.

“We are happy to welcome Her Excellency to Amechi for this hand washing day event. Your Excellency, God will continue to bless you and your husband. His Excellency has done a lot for us. Our security guards are working; our neighborhood watch members are working; our place is secured and the police are also patrolling. Work is ongoing at the bridge linking us with Amechi Uno. Gov. Ugwuanyi has truly done much for us”.

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By Louis Amoke

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The recent decisions by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration to restore the Enugu urban master-plan, construct pedestrian bridges and overlay major roads in the city, among other interventions, are not only bold initiatives but also positive steps towards reinvigorating and upgrading the state capital for socio-economic expansion.

These actions demonstrate the governor’s political will to advance good governance and further enhance the development structure of Enugu City, to sustain its enviable status as the historical capital of Eastern Nigeria, East Central State, old Anambra and Enugu State and the capital of the present Enugu State.

The initiatives which were part of the outcome of the maiden meeting of the newly-inaugurated State Executive Council have set a new agenda for rapid development in line with the governance strategy of the state government towards ensuring that Enugu continues to receive deserved attention as one of the oldest and finest state capitals in the country.

Undoubtedly, the new policy direction is deeply heartwarming, especially to the urban inhabitants, considering the fact that the state government, through its rural development policy, in the last four years, had concentrated massive development more in the rural areas than in urban centres.

The grassroots development programme of the Ugwuanyi administration, which is novel in the annals of the state, was a deliberate strategy to break the barrier of development imbalance that had existed between the urban and rural dwellers in order to create more urban centres for socio-economic expansion as well as give the larger population of the state a sense of belonging.

It would be recalled that Gov. Ugwuanyi, in his first term’s inaugural address, stated that his administration will “pay a special attention to rural development because majority of our people live in the rural areas”. He added that the state government will create more urban areas to boost economic growth.

In keeping with this sound vision, Ugwuanyi’s administration, in the past four years, through its grassroots development initiatives, executed massive development projects which were concentrated largely in the rural areas, remembering long neglected communities, such Amurri, Eha-Amufu, Uzo-Uwani, among others.

For instance, prior to Ugwuanyi’s administration, 13 out of 16 wards in Uzo-Uwani LGA could not access their council headquarters in Umuluokpa because of bad road. The federal road connecting Enugu and Ebonyi State, through Eha Amufu, in Isi-Uzo LGA, was neglected for over 36 years, until it was recently rehabilitated to standard by the Ugwuanyi administration. Today, the people of Amurri in Nkanu West LGA await the commencement of the second phase of their road, after the Ugwuanyi administration constructed the first phase for a community that has never experienced any form of development on its land in the past 100 years.

The rural development strategy such as the “One Community, One Project” scheme also ensured that every community had one project or another according to their priority. Out of about 550 kilometers of roads covered so far in the state, over 65 percent was executed in the rural areas.

For the majority of the rural dwellers, especially those who had not seen asphalted roads or other development projects in their communities until the enthronement of the present administration, it was indeed a dream come true as they do not only enjoy good road network today which has reconnected them to larger society for socio-economic growth, they also have access to other government facilities that make life more meaningful.

The outcome of the maiden council meeting which centered government’s development attention on Enugu City, coupled with the inauguration of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) for the restoration of the Enugu urban master-plan, therefore reinvigorated the governor’s steadfastness to strike a balance and give the state capital the facelift it deserves to compete favorably among its contemporaries.

Recall that the Ugwuanyi administration has taken measures to sustain the glory of Enugu City, through reconstruction and maintenance of urban roads and other facilities; engagement of 1000 youths (additional 1,000 underway) to clean up the state; rehabilitation of historical government structures such as the popular Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, State House of Assembly Complex, Zik’s Residence, as well as the ongoing completion of the Enugu International Conference Centre, among others.

On the planned overlay of major roads in Enugu City, constructed by past administrations, which entails the application of hot rolled asphaltic wearing course on the existing ones with other technical considerations, the aim is to increase the durability of the roads to last for a longer time and serve the public better.

The comprehensive maintenance is comparatively cheap, considering the enormous resources being spent yearly by the present administration to repair potholes being created on the roads every rainy season as a result of persistent rains. The planned overlay, therefore, will also beautify the roads and add value to the aesthetic of the state capital as a modern city founded over a century ago.

The State Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, while briefing newsmen on the said overlay, alongside the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Greg Nnaji, stated that the project was in addition to the ongoing repairs of identified potholes in Enugu urban and intercity roads.

Speaking further, the Information commissioner disclosed that the approved construction of three pedestrian bridges in Enugu urban to be located at Ogbete Main Market, Enugu, by Holy Ghost Cathedral, Garki Awkunanaw and Mayor Bus-stop by Agbani Road, was to ensure safety of pedestrians, free traffic and orderliness.

Inaugurating the 14-man Enugu Master-plan Enforcement Authority, headed by his former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, Dr. Josef Umunnakwe Onoh as the Executive Chairman, Gov. Ugwuanyi directed them to immediately commence enforcement of full development control in Enugu Capital Territory, in line with “relevant extant laws and the need for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem balance.”

Gov. Ugwuanyi disclosed that the enforcement authority “was constituted in line with a deliberate choice of the state government to enhance the glory of Enugu as the former capital of Eastern Nigeria, East Central State, old Anambra and Enugu State as well as the present Enugu State”.

The governor maintained that Enugu deserves an enhanced serene ambience to be able to offer the full compliments of urban triangle; a place to live, work and play.

He also pointed out that the serenity of Enugu City is one of the state’s greatest assets that must be jealously guarded, directing members of the enforcement body that “you must therefore halt and begin to reverse the contraptions of building approvals pervading Enugu Capital Territory”.

According to him, “Enugu Capital Territory must sustain its ranking as a destination of choice in real estate investment. We expect nothing less from you.

“I must emphasize, as always, that your loyalty as public officers should be to God and the state. You must at all times be seen to pursue honesty, transparency, accountability, equity, justice, fairness and unalloyed commitment to your duty in the course of your service to this state.

“The roles may be different but we are united in the objective - to alleviate the sufferings of our people and put smiles on their faces and these we must do in fulfillment of our contract with Ndi Enugu”.

Other far reaching decisions taken at the maiden council meeting, aimed at ensuring the serenity and security of the state, which have received the commendations of the state workers and other stakeholders, were the approval for the purchase of eighteen (18) automated drones for surveillance within and outside the state for effective security management and ratification of earlier approval given by the last State Executive Council on May 28, 2019, for the purchase of one hundred (100) units of Innoson patrol vans to enhance the capabilities of the security agencies in the state.

The council equally ratified the approval for the purchase of 260 vehicles as well as motorcycles and bicycles to be handed over to Forest Guards, Neighborhood Watch groups, among others, for community policing. The security vehicles, according to Aroh, have been supplied and are being installed with communication gadgets and other security facilities for maximum effectiveness.

Only on Tuesday, 65 out of the 100 patrol vans were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at the Government House, Enugu, where the State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdulrahman who received the vehicles on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed Abubakar, commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for “this wonderful gesture”, describing the governor as “an unassuming personality, a symbol of peaceful co-existence and the architect of modern security in Enugu State”.

Reacting, workers in the state through the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) applauded the governor for the sustained efforts of his administration “towards reducing crime to the barest minimum in the state”.

They also lauded him for the ongoing road maintenance in Enugu metropolis and its environs; recruitment of 1,700 Forest Guards; planned deployment of automated drones; purchase of vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles and most importantly his spirit of patriotism in patronizing an indigenous vehicle manufacturing company, Innoson Group, to assist the security agencies in their operations.

Expressing satisfaction, the state’s workers, declared that the security measures have contributed immensely “in keeping crime at a very low rate in Enugu State and the sustenance of the position of the state as the most peaceful state in Nigeria”.

From the foregoing, Gov. Ugwuanyi has adroitly addressed the interlinking complexities of human security and inclusive development and delivered a winning formular in Enugu State. He simply deserves the warmth and support of his constituents and key stakeholders. No wonder he is getting them – with a lot of appreciation and enthusiasm.

Amoke writes from Enugu

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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State at the Government House, Enugu on Tuesday handed over sixty five (65) patrol vans to the state command of the Nigeria Police Force to aid its security operations.

The sixty five (65) patrol vans were among the 100 units of Innoson vehicles recently purchased by Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration to assist the security agencies in the state to effectively discharge their duties to enhance the peace, security and development.

Gov. Ugwuanyi who had earlier unveiled the vehicles to journalists at the Government House, Enugu, explained that the 100 units of the patrol vans will be handed over to Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police and Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, among others.

The governor added that another 260 vehicles as well as motorcycles and bicycles were also purchased for distribution to the Forest Guards and Vigilante/ Neighborhood Watch groups for community policing.

Speaking after receiving the keys to the 65 vehicles from Gov. Ugwuanyi, the State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdulrahman who received the vehicles on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed Abubakar, commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for “this wonderful gesture”, describing the governor as “an unassuming personality, a symbol of peaceful co-existence and the architecture of modern security in Enugu State”.

The police commissioner added that the governor’s gesture was a demonstration of his commitment and determination to secure the people of the state and sustain the state’s glory of being one of the most peaceful in the country.

Abdulrahman stated that Gov. Ugwuanyi has given them the tools to work round the clock, and patrol tirelessly in all nooks and crannies of the state “while doing our investigations and surveillance”.

The CP who assured the governor of the force’s resolve to utilize the vehicles for the purposes for which they were purchased, advised his officers and men against the use of the security cars to attend to their personal needs, saying “you will see them (vehicles) on all our roads, in all the nooks and crannies of the state doing the job”.

He, therefore, prayed that God continues to sustain, preserve and give the governor good health “so that the people of the state and country will reap more from his leadership qualities and milk of human kindness.”

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Meeting of South East governors with political, religious and socio-cultural leaders in the zone ends at the Government House, Enugu, resolving to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, on the welfare of the people.

The decision was disclosed by Chairman of the South East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, who briefed newsmen alongside the host Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Deputy Governor of Imo State, Hon. Gerald Irona, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Senator Victor Umeh, Catholic Bishop of Enugu Doicese, Most Rev. Dr. Callistus Onaga, Archbishop Christopher Ede of Methodist Church Nigeria, Enugu, among others.

Gov. Ugwuanyi after the meeting, used the opportunity to showcase to his colleagues and other Igbo leaders present, the 100 units of Innoson Hilux vans fully installed with communication gadgets, which were recently procured by his administration for the security agencies in the state to effectively discharge their duties.

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Representatives of over 2,770 youths across the communities in Enugu State who were trained in various skills, free of charge, under “Gburugburu School of Free Skill Acquisition” Monday converged on the Government House, Enugu to express gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

The jubilant trainees, who displayed their products such as liquid and bar soaps, perfumes, metal chairs, cakes and photo frames, among others, told Gov. Ugwuanyi that they were delighted that “the wonderful skills acquisition initiative you created in Enugu State from 2015 till date” has yielded the desired positive result.

They said that the governor has “set an unbreakable record as your school has trained 2,776 youths comprising men and women in different skills free of charge”, adding that the initiative has put food on their table and enabled them to become self reliant.

The trainees who stated that the governor has “reduced poverty to its barest minimum in Enugu State” disclosed that the school offers about 27 subjects to the people of the state.

They requested the state government to consider them for contracts to supply their products as a means of encouragement.

“Your Excellency, like the three wise men that came with gifts to see Jesus Christ in Matthew 2 vs 1, your students came here to say thank you with the following gifts”.

Speaking, their patron and traditional ruler of Umuawalagu, Unataeze, Nkanu East Local Government Area, HRH, Igwe Abel Nwobodo, attributed the success story of the trainees to the sound vision of Gov. Ugwuanyi to alleviate the sufferings of the people, especially the less privileged in the rural communities.

The royal father advised the trainees to remain focused and utilize the gains of their acquisition to assist others earn a living, praying for more blessings upon the governor and the state.

Responding, Gov. Ugwuanyi appreciated the visit as well as the commitment of the trainees in utilizing the opportunity given to them to acquire the skills and earn a living, reassuring them of his administration’s resolve to encourage those in the rural areas politically and socio-economically.

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Workers in Enugu State have commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the sustained efforts of his administration “towards reducing crime to the barest minimum in the state”.

They also lauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for his “prompt response to the recent security challenges in the state” as well as his administration’s continuous support to all the security agencies in the state, “which has facilitated quick and prompt response in the discharge of their duties with visible result”.

In a statement by the Chairman and Secretary of the State Chapter of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Comrade Chukwuma Igbokwe Chukwuma and Comrade Benneth Asogwa, respectively, the workers equally applauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for the recruitment of 1,700 Forest Guards, purchase of 260 vehicles as well as motorcycles and bicycles to be handed over to the guards, Neighborhood Watch groups, among others, for community policing.

They also hailed the governor for purchasing 100 Hilux vans from an indigenous vehicle manufacturing company, Innoson Group, to assist the security agencies in their operations.

The Congress stated that they were delighted that the governor has brought enhanced innovation to bear in the management of the security architecture of the state, through the recent approval for the deployment of eighteen (18) automated drones for surveillance within and outside the state.

They added that the security measures have contributed immensely “in keeping crime at a very low rate in Enugu State and the sustenance of the position of the state as the most peaceful state in Nigeria”.

The workers went further to commend Gov. Ugwuanyi for the ongoing road maintenance in Enugu metropolis and its environs, which they said was “a testimony to His Excellency’s commitment to infrastructural development in the state”.

The Congress expressed appreciation to Gov. Ugwuanyi for appointing Mr. Uchenna Ogbonna as the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, adding that it was a confirmation of the governor’s desire to reposition the ministry for improved workers’ welfare and increased productivity.

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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State yesterday inaugurated the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), headed by his former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, Dr. Josef Umunnakwe Onoh as the Executive Chairman.

The Authority, according to Gov. Ugwuanyi, was established following the amendment of the Enugu State of Nigeria, 2009 Law No.5, for the enforcement of compliance with appropriate standards in the development of the Enugu capital territory and matters connected therewith to align it with the desired governance structure.

Inaugurating the 14-man enforcement authority, the governor stated it was constituted in line with a deliberate choice of the state government to enhance the glory of Enugu as the former capital of Eastern Nigeria, East Central State, old Anambra and Enugu State as well as the present Enugu State.

The governor noted that Enugu deserves an enhanced serene ambience to be able to offer the full compliments of urban triangle; a place to live, work and play.

He, therefore, charged the newly-inaugurated body “to immediately commence the enforcement of full development control in Enugu Capital Territory in keeping with Enugu Urban master-plan, relevant extant laws and the need for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem balance”.

The governor pointed out that the serenity of Enugu city is one of the state’s greatest assets that must be jealously guarded, directing that “you must therefore halt and begin to reverse the contraptions of building approvals pervading Enugu Capital Territory”.

According to him, “Enugu Capital Territory must sustain its ranking as a destination of choice in real estate investment. We expect nothing less from you.

“I must emphasize, as always, that your loyalty as public officers should be to God and the State. You must at all times be seen to pursue honesty, transparency, accountability, equity, justice, fairness and unalloyed commitment to your duty in the course of your service to this state.

“The roles may be different but we are united in the objective - to alleviate the sufferings of our people and put smiles on their faces, and these we must do in fulfillment of our contract with Ndi Enugu”.

Other members of the ECTDA include, the Director, Town Planning, State Ministry of Lands and Urban Development, Mr. Paul Ugwueze; State Surveyor-General, Mr. Godwin Chinyelu Ishiwu; Director, Construction and Maintenance, State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Okechukwu David Okpe; Director of Lands, Mrs. Chinyere Justina Ngwu; and the Director of Traffic/Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer, State Ministry of Transport, Engr. Charles Osita Ugwuagbo.

Others are, Director in the State Ministry of Environment; Managing Director, State Water Corporation, Engr. Chidozie Eze; Managing Director, State Waste Management Authority, Mrs. Amaka Martina Anajemba; Director, State Tourism Board; State Chief Fire Officer, Engr. Daniel Okwudili Oha; and representatives of Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South local government areas, Engr. Cyril Mbah, Engr. Anthony Chinweuba Agbo and Surv. Jonathan Onyia, respectively.

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