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Gov. Ugwuanyi appoints Prof. Ortuanya, S’East Governors Forum’s DG, as SSG

Prof Ortuanya Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Wednesday appointed the Director-General of South East Governors Forum (SEGF) Prof. Simon Ortuanya, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Gov. Ugwuanyi announced Prof. Ortuanya’s appointment during his consultative meeting with stakeholders of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, held at the Government House, Enugu. Prof. Ortuanya, a Professor of Law, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), hails from Igbo-Etiti LGA. The new Secretary to the State Government was a former Commissioner for Education in Enugu State. He was also the former Associate Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), and former Head of Department, Department of Private Law, ESUT. Prof. Ortuanya obtained his Doctorate Degree in Law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in the United States of America, while his Masters Degree in Law was from University of Lagos, Nigeria. His Bachelor’s Degree in La

EKWEREMADU ASSURE COMMUNITIES IN ENUGU WEST OF PORTABLE WATER THROUGH BORE HOLES

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has assured communities in Enugu West Senatorial District of solving their water problems through the digging of bore holes in every community in the District; especially those with underground water. The Senator maintained that he has found the solution to water related problems by importing a motorized drilling machine that is capable of drilling boreholes through out the District and beyond, assuring that solving the perennial water problems in the District is now his priority. Senator Ekweremadu spoke while playing host to the people of Akama Oghe in Ezeagu Local Government Area, who paid him a courtesy visit in his Enugu residence over the weekend assured them that drilling of boreholes is now a matter of priority to him.  He used the opportunity to plead with communities in his constituency to be patient as the borehole drilling machine will be moving from community to community, adding that beyond

WHO, UNICEF commends Enugu State Gov as he flags off 1st round of 2019 polio immunization

I nternational Health Development Partners in Enugu State have commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration towards the tremendous improvement recorded in the health indices of the state. The health bodies also lauded the governor for his roles towards the attainment of good health services through the repositioning and revitalization of the Primary Health Care programme and the routine immunization coverage of the state. Speaking during the flag-off of the first round of the 2019 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) in the state, which was performed by Gov. Ugwuanyi, the bodies, through their representatives, Dr. Ada Erinne and Dr. Ibrahim Conte, congratulated the governor for maintaining a polio-free state since 2006. Dr. Erinne, State Director, WHO, said they were impressed with the governor’s presence at the event, describing such commitment as “a very bold step towards supporting the cause of children especially those under the age of five”. She enco

APC chieftains in Enugu slam Ben Nwoye over comment on ministerial list.

Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State have described the reaction of its party chairman in the state, Ben Nwoye on the ministerial list as released by the Presidency as callous and insensitive. It would be recalled that Nwoye had shortly after the release of the list of ministerial nominees faulted the make-up of the list and the re-nomination of former minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama. However, some chieftains of the party in the state described the utterances of Nwoye as a slight on the personality of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Enugu East senatorial candidate of the party in the 2019 general elections, Ada Ogbu described Nwoye as a confused person that had no other agenda than to destabilise the party in the state through his actions and words. Ogbu said that Nwoye had never hidden his intentions to work against the interest of the party and would go any length to attack those who would resist him. She sai

Public Sector Reform: Ugwuanyi moves to constitute EXCO as Security Committee submits report

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Friday received report from the sectoral ad-hoc committee on security recently constituted by his administration alongside 11 other committees to review various sectors of governance and design roadmaps to optimize service delivery and advance good governance in the state. Receiving the report which was presented by the chairman of the committee, Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ogbonna Onovo, Gov. Ugwuanyi who expressed delight at the committee’s timely submission of the report on ways of improving the security architecture of the state, added that other committees are expected to follow suit. The governor disclosed that on receipt of reports from the committees, the next strategic assignment will be the appointment of “implementing officers who will drive both the sector-specific and overarching roadmaps”. He stated that it was “symbolic and heartwarming” for his administration to begin to receive the repo

Fast Rising Star, Makysha Batel out with another bang... 'The Light'

If you have not been wowed by any song in recent times, trust me this electrifying song will certainly blow your mind. The energy, the vibes, the lyrics, the rendition all together would only but leave you wondering where such a talent have been all the while. Makysha Batel is a Multiple Award Winning Song Writer, Voice Over Artiste, Copywriter, Peak Talent Show South East Semi-Finalist, Mnet Naija Sings South East Semi-Finalist, Star Quest South East Semi-Finalist, Winner Amstel Malta Talent Hunt 2014, Winner Amstel Malta Creativity Challenge 2017. The Vocal Titan *Makysha Batel* is back again after her 1st Hit single *"More Than A Champion"* she eagerly returns with another massive Hit Titled *"The Light"* The Song is an inspirational & Faith-filled declaration for every Young Person passing through Challenges in life. It's A Strong reminder that they are Special & Peculiar & have something Unique to offer to the World. It Also