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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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FG, NPC Partner to Integrate Birth Registration into School Enrollment

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Honourable Minister of Education Maruf Olatunji Alausa and NPC Executive Chairman Umar Bala Gwandu at the partnership signing for integrating birth registration into school enrollment. The Federal Ministry of Education has announced a strategic partnership with the National Population Commission (NPC) to integrate birth registration and demographic data into Nigeria’s school enrollment and education planning systems. The ministry disclosed this in a statement highlighting efforts to strengthen data-driven planning in the education sector. According to the statement, the initiative is expected to support better decision-making in areas such as school siting, teacher deployment, enrollment projections, and the equitable distribution of education resources across the country. The Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, emphasized the importance of credible population data in shaping effective education policies. “Credible population data is essential for rational school siting, bala...
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A Guide to Shaping Tomorrow’s Successful Adults

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Pix: Children enjoying volleyball while developing skills, confidence, and teamwork. Children who explore and develop their talents and passions early, equip themselves with a strong foundation for lifelong success. This growth can be fully realized when parents, educators, and learning institutions provide the guidance, opportunities, and resources needed for children to understand and apply their abilities effectively in work and life. Discovering Natural Talents Children reveal their natural talents through consistent interests and abilities. A child who enjoys solving problems, conducting experiments, or expressing ideas through art, for instance, has already indicated clear areas of strength. Recognizing these patterns and providing opportunities allow such a child to grow in ways that align with their capacities, but ignoring them can limit potential and leave children uncertain about their future. Building Confidence and Resilience When children cultivate their strengths ear...
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Gov Mbah: Why We’ll Continue to Prioritise Child Welfare, Education

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_...Restates zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse_ Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare and education of children in the state, as it remains the only way to guarantee a prosperous and decent future for the state. Mbah has also reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse, including child marriage, sexual abuse and exploitation, child labour, child trafficking, among others. He spoke when he received the Enugu State Children’s Parliament, led by the Honourable Speaker, Miss Chimamanda Amobi, at the Government House on Tuesday. Mbah, who has consecutively invested over 30 per cent of the state’s 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets in education, said that a society that fails to invest in the quality education and welfare of its children had already compromised its future. “You represent the hopes, the dreams and the future of Enugu State. Your coming here today reminds us why we...
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