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Enugu State Indigene Receives International Recognition from U.S. Leadership Institute

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Dr. Chidiogo Okonkwo in a pose after being honored internationally by CILMMD, U.S. Dr. Chidiogo Okonkwo, an indigene of Enugu State, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) by the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Management of Maryland (CILMMD), USA, in recognition of her exemplary dedication to leadership, service, and community development. According to Okonkwo, the recognition is “not just about a title; it represents years of dedication, passion, service, and the grace of God that has brought me this far.” She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of CILMMD and thanked her family, mentors, friends, and supporters who have encouraged and believed in her throughout her journey. She has also received congratulatory messages from well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond, marking the achievement as a celebrated milestone. “This moment fills my heart with deep gratitude and joy,” Okonkwo added, emphasizing her renewed commitment to continue making meani...

Nsukka Terminal Station: Ogige Market Traders, Nsukka Business Community Celebrate Mbah's Speedy Completion of Project

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…He’s a gift to Nsukka’s economic revival – NZATA President  The Ogige Market Traders and the Nsukka Business Community have commended the speedy completion of the Nsukka Terminal Station, one of the landmark projects initiated and executed by the Enugu State Government under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah. This was even as the President of Nsukka Zonal Amalgamated Traders Association (NZATA), Dr. Ezema Dominic, described the governor as a gift to the people of Nsukka, stressing that Mbah was already reviving the economy of the zone through his committed efforts in infrastructural transformation.  The traders and business leaders, who gathered at the newly completed terminal, yesterday, to thank the governor, who was on an unscheduled visit to inspect the terminal, expressed their gratitude to Governor Mbah for his commitment to delivering the project, which is expected to boost economic activities in the area. Reacting to the speedy ...

Staff Get-together As Ministry of Budget and Planning Marks Successful End-of-Year Celebrations

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The Ministry of Budget and Planning successfully hosted its annual end-of-year staff party on 23rd December, 2024, at the Ministry's Conference Hall. The event which captured a large turnout of over 90% Staff members, featured a DJ including, foods, drinks and dancing, providing a valuable platform for Staff members to relax, socialize, and celebrate their collective achievements throughout the year.  At the event, the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Barr. Chris-Roberts Ozongwu, cheerfully expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the hard work and dedication spirit of every Staff member throughout the year. He extended his warmest wishes to all the Staff members and wished them a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year filled with joy, prosperity, and success. Overall, the party was a resounding success, with positive feedbacks received from Staff members concerning the Ministry and the remarkable celebration, to say the least. The end-of-year S...

PDP Inaugurates LG, Ward Executives In Enugu South Council

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State on Thursday, inaugurated some newly elected Local Government and Ward Executives of the party at the Enugu South Council Area. At the Council's headquarters in Uwani, the special occasion had the distinct presence of the PDP Chairman, Enugu State, Dr. Martin Chukwuwike, who inaugurated the executives commending them as well as members, for their believe in the party. Dr. Chukwuwike also appreciated the Council Chairman, Hon. Caleb Ani, for ensuring the growth of the party in the area, adding that PDP had been strengthened since his assumption as the leader of the party in the Council Area. According to him, "With this momentum, I have no doubt that in the next election, the remaining position in the state will be taken over by PDP. “This inauguration signifies the readiness of PDP to operate seamlessly in the ward, local government, and at state levels. United, we will remain a formidable force to achieve our goals,...

Nigeria’s Information Minister Commends IPI, NUJ on Successful Election, Calls for Responsible Journalism

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has commended the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for the smooth and successful conduct of elections for new executive officers. In a statement signed by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, he said, “I wish to congratulate Messrs Muskilu Mojeed, Chief Executive Officer of Premium Times, and Ahmed Shekarau, Managing Director of Media Trust, who were re-elected as President and Secretary, respectively, as well as the re-election of four other officers of IPI Nigeria,” Idris stated. The Minister also lauded the peaceful transition of leadership within the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), which led to the emergence of Malam Alhassan Yahaya as President. He said the election of the new leadership of the NUJ, including Mr. Yahaya as President and Abimbola Oyetunde as first female Deputy National President, reflects the evolving dyna...

NIPR PARTICIPATES @ THE 48TH NATIONAL COUNCIL OF INFORMATION, NATIONAL ORIENTATION IN KADUNA STATE

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_...Champions the call on re-designation of Information Officer Cadre as Information and Public Relations Officer for GL 08-17 Officers amongst others_ NIPR prominently took part in the just concluded National Council Meeting on Information and National Orientation in Kaduna, which had the theme "Enhancing Public Information Management for Inclusive Governance: The Renewed Hope Agenda in Focus" chaired by the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, fnipr.  The Institute was ably represented by the Registrar, Secretary to Council, Chief Uzoma Onyegbadue at the 48th edition of the meeting.  Far-reaching decisions were taken and resolutions approved, including a call on States to comply with the newly re-designation of Information Officer Cadre as Information and Public Relations Officer for Officers on GL 08-17 and Executive Officers (Information and Public Relations) on GL 0...

Enugu Luckiest for Having Mbah – Minister

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… _Says Ministry to partner Enugu, lights up Christmas Village, Unity Park_ The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has described the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, as a rare gift to the nation, saying Enugu is the luckiest state to have him. Musawa, who was on a one-day visit to the state, during which she toured the International Conference Centre, Enugu Digital Museum, and equally lit up the Christmas Village, a state-private sector initiative at the Naira Triangle, and the Unity Park, commended Mbah’s development strides and innovation in the past 18 months, expressing the Ministry’s continued support and partnership to further develop the arts, culture, tourism, and creative potentials of the state and initiatives of the governor. “I can tell you unequivocally that Enugu is one of the luckiest states in Nigeria and I don’t say this lightly. You have been governor for a year and a bit now, but you have completely distingui...