The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday adopted Gov Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as the new leader in the party in the South East Zone. Mr. Ali Odefa, the Acting Chairman of the PDP in South East made this known to newsmen shortly after its meeting in the state. Ugwuanyi was adopted the leader […]
*Frown at politicians sowing seeds of discord Moses Oyediran, Enugu Leaders of Enugu West Senatorial District, led by a former Deputy President of the Senate and the Senator representing the zone in the National Assembly, Ike Ekweremadu, on Tuesday, pledged their absolute commitment towards the sustenance of the existing peace and good governance entrenched in […]
The Federal Government has sworn to prosecute Architect John Jerry Emejulu for demolishing about two kilometres of the ongoing concrete perimeter fence, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, while claiming to own the land. Reports also say that Emejulu visited the area with a court order in the company of armed security agents destroying […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Tuesday, gave a directive for the upgrade of Awgu Hospital facilitates. Ugwuanyi gave the directive in Enugu, when he visited the Basic School of Midwifery, Awgu, and the General Hospital. The governor, after inspection of the facilities, expressed dismay at the condition of the general hospital and reiterated […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Friday inaugurated a new court complex and roads in Nsukka, built by the state government. Ugwuanyi, in a remark before handing over the new buildings to Enugu State judiciary, said it was aimed at improving access to justice delivery. “I swore an oath as governor to protect the […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state on Wednesday, addressed residents of the state on confirmed positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), disclosing that all the 11 cases are people who entered the state illegally. He said this was in spite of the presidential order on restriction of inter-state movements and the state government’s closure of […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has directed the 17 local government chairmen, neighborhood watch groups and traditional rulers to man their council borders to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Ortuanya in Enugu on Thursday, said this followed reports that persons […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Thursday monitored compliance with the lockdown and restriction of inter-state transportation within some of the land boundaries of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government land boundaries closure and inter-state transportation restriction directives were among other precautionary measures meant to contain the […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has approved group life/group personal accident assurance policy for all medical doctors in the state Ministry of Health and hospitals. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Simon Ortuanya in Enugu on Thursday said it is part of the government’s resolve to strengthen the state’s […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state at the weekend donated N10 million to widows of fallen soldiers to improve their businesses and welfare. Gov. Ugwuanyi made the donation at the 82 Division 2019 West African Social Activities (WASA) held at the division’s parade ground, Abakpa Military Cantonment, Enugu. The governor also reiterated the commitment of […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, signed the state’s Security Trust Fund bill 2020 recently passed by the state House of Assembly into Law. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Chidi Aroh, disclosed this on Friday while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council Meeting. Aroh said the moves were part of efforts being […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has lauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for allocating youths 50 per cent chairmanship and vice-chairmanship positions in the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming council election in Enugu state. NANS Vice-President (National Affairs), Chidi Ilogebe, made the commendation in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu on […]
Until state creation propelled by the crave for rapid development, thrusted the balkanization knife into the old Anambra state to birth a fresh Enugu state, the coal city was the heart of South-eastern Nigeria. It bubbled with commerce and industry, which spilled into other cities of the region. Enugu state would remain a bride to […]
Governor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, have been pencilled down for leadership awards on December 12, in Enugu. The award which is organized by First News magazine, an Enugu based publication is aimed at rewarding excellence in leadership and other spheres of human endeavour. Other […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State yesterday inaugurated a 200-seater e-library furnished and donated to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) by the member, representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Pat Asadu. Inaugurating the e-library amid jubilation, Gov. Ugwuanyi commended Hon. Asadu for the bold initiative aimed at improving the standard of education […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has urged traditional rulers and community leaders in the state to create peace atmosphere for the execution of World Bank-assisted projects in their domains. Ugwuanyi made the call in Enugu at the presentation of N11 million cheques to members of community project management committee and gender and vulnerable groups […]
The Executive Governor of Enugu State Government, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has over the weekend paid a courtesy visit to Ezeagu Local Government Council (LGC). During the visit, His Excellency laid foundation of Gburugburu 5,000 seaters ultra-modern pavilion and also commissioned other projects executed by Chairman, Ezeagu LGC, Hon. Chukwudi Fred Ezinwa. The projects which were […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state at the Government House, Enugu on Tuesday handed over 65 patrol vans to the state police command to aid its security operations. The 65 patrol vans were among the 100 unit of Innoson vehicles recently purchased by Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration to assist the security agencies in the state to […]
A former House of Representatives member for Enugu North/South Federal constituency of Enugu State, and now lawmaker-elect for the same area, Hon. Prince Ofor Chukwuegbo, has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s success at the Saturday’s election as “a victory for the masses.” While describing the Governor’s victory as resounding and overwhelming, Ofor who spoke in a […]
By Moses Oyediran, Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has approved the recruitment of an additional 1, 000 youths for the Enugu Clean Team Project. In a statement by the Coordinator of the establishment, Rev. Fr. Michael Amobi Ogbu the recruitment exercise will “increase the Clean Team to 2, 000 workforce”. Rev. Fr. Ogbu […]