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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...
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Engr. Ogbuekwe Highlights Enugu’s Bold Move on Clustered Farming and Market Access

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Engr Mike Ogbuekwe   Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, the Managing Director/CEO of the Enugu State Marketing Company and Special Assistant to Gov. Peter Mbah on Agriculture, has emphasized the state government’s active drive for clustered, mechanized farming and structured distribution of farm produce across Enugu State. Ogbuekwe made this known in an interview, describing the initiative as a “two-pronged strategy” that enables both smallholder and large-scale farmers to operate efficiently, share resources, and engage in cooperative or out-grower and in-grower models. He explained that the Farm Estates, which cover 52,000 hectares across the state, provide each ward with 200 hectares cleared, fenced, and equipped with security and warehouse facilities, while plots of one hectare are allocated to community farmers and large-scale commercial farmers access land through the state’s land bank. According to Ogbuekwe, the policy targets the modernization of agriculture , development of ...
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Enugu Gov't Approves Construction, Reconstruction of 1,022 Urban Roads

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The Enugu State Government has approved the construction and reconstruction of 1,022 urban roads in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s target to pave all the roads in Enugu metropolis before the end of his first term in office. This was made known at the end of the Enugu State Executive Council meeting at the weekend. Briefing Government House correspondents, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Malachy Agbo; Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Osita Okoh; and Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Industry, Dr. Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo, said that the Executive Council also approved the Business Enabling Reform Action Plan for 2026, as well as a series of events for an unforgettable “Detty December” experience marking the forthcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. Throwing more light on the 1,022 roads, Okoh said it was an effort to maximise the dry season window, ensuring that contracts were awarded early and contractors mobilise...
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