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Ndigbo Enjoined To Repatriate Their Wealth Home

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1 month ago

April 10, 2024

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The newly appointed Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, has pledged to encourage Ndigbo both in Nigeria and in the diaspora to repatriate their wealth home for the development of South East region.

Igwe Asadu who is the traditional ruler of Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, added that he would key into the economic revamp agenda of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State to disruptively rejuvenate the economy of the State and South East in general.

He made the call at his country home on Friday during a heroic reception by his subjects following his appointment as the Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council by Governor Mbah on Thursday.

While thanking the Governor for considering him worthy of the appointment, he called on the traditional rulers in the state for support, adding that he would make their welfare a priority.

“I am excited that the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Barr. Peter Mbah, appointed me the Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council. This appointment means a lot to me. It means that the dividends of democracy are reaching everywhere and it means that the government is fair and human-faced.

“My community, Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom has been represented and I am particularly happy because the Governor of Enugu State is empowering the youths.

“I will bring positive changes to the traditional ruler institution in Enugu State. The Governor is purposeful, smart, and mindful. I read his manifesto and I love it. I will key into it. I am experienced having worked at home and abroad. I have worked as a civil servant in Anambra and Enugu States before traveling abroad to practice Nursing for 28 years now. I will work with his economic empowerment agenda and encourage our people both at home and abroad to invest in Enugu State.

“I want traditional rulers in the state to open their minds to change because change is coming. I am going to bring value and substance to the traditional ruler institution in the state” the royal father said.

While addressing pressmen at the reception programme, the traditional ruler of Iggah Ancient Kingdom in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, HRH, Igwe Herbert Ukuta, said that the appointment of Igwe Asadu, was well deserved given his human empowerment and philanthropic antecedents.

Igwe Ukuta, who was appointed the 3rd Deputy Chairman, of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council by Governor Mbah, said that Igwe Asadu would key into the governor’s disruptive innovation and would equally restore the values of traditional institutions in the state.

While reacting to the development, the Acting Town Union President of Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom, Grace Onyishi, said the community is overwhelmed with happiness following the Igwe’s appointment. She called on other traditional rulers in the state to emulate Igwe Asadu, who she said “puts his community first in everything he does.”

Youth President of the community, Kenechukwu Omeje, while expressing his happiness over Igwe’s appointment, said the youths of the community would continue to give him total support to succeed on the throne. He also lauded Governor Mbah’s foresight in the appointment.

VANGUARD reporter observed that the people of Edem Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom, the country home of Igwe Asadu, rolled out their drums and turned the reception of their Igwe into a festival.

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Rivers Crisis: Pro-Fubara Assembly To Screen Commissioner-nominee On Monday

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4 hours ago

May 12, 2024

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The Rivers State House of Assembly members loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and led by factional Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, have invited a Commissioner-nominee, Danagogo Iboroma, for screening and confirmation as a member of the state executive.

Iboroma may be pencilled in to replace Zaccaeus Adangor, who recently resigned as the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.

Adangor’s resignation came after he rejected his deployment to the State Ministry of Special Duties (Governor’s Office) by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The nominees’ invitation was contained in a letter signed by the factional Clerk, Dr. G.M. Gillis-West, who asked Iboroma to appear before the House on Monday by 10 am and sent to newsmen.

The factional clerk directed Iboroma, to appear at the Hallowed Chamber, Rivers State House of Assembly, Auditorium, Admin Block, Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt.

The letter read, “The Rivers State House of Assembly hereby invites the following Commissioner-nominee for screening and confirmation as a member of the Rivers State Executive Council. Danagogo I Iboroma, SAN.

“Date: Monday, 13th May 2024. Time 10 am. Venue: Hallowed Chamber, Rivers State House of Assembly Auditorium, Admin Block, Government House, Port Harcourt.

“The nominee is to come along with 10 sets of his Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of his credentials and the original.”

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Obasanjo To Adeleke: Keep The Dancing Spirit, Deliver On Infrastructure

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5 hours ago

May 12, 2024

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Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to continue his dancing spirit while prioritising the delivery of crucial infrastructure projects in the state.

Obasanjo, who spoke at the inauguration of a VIP lodge, an edifice located within the premises of Osun State Government House in Osogbo, recalled a private conversation he had with Adeleke when he admonished him not to stop dancing, but to work very hard to improve the lives of the residents of the state.

The former president, who declared himself as Adeleke’s dancing partner, also challenged the governor to unite the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, implement good initiatives that would affect people positively and ensure proper documentation of all his achievements as governor.

Speaking in a mixture of Yoruba and English, Obasanjo said, “Some people once despise you, calling you a mere dancer. In reply, I told them that it is only happy people that used to dance. From now on, you are my dancing partner.

“What I have heard and seen since three days that I have been here If anyone is doubting you, bring the person to your state to see for himself or herself. If you remember at one time, I called you on the phone and I said don’t stop dancing but I added that, as you are dancing, ensure you are working.

“If I tell you that I don’t know what happened before you get to the government, I will be telling a lie. But you did something last week Sunday that I appreciated. You called the leaders of your party together. I am happy that you called them and brought them together. Senator Olu Alabi is here, ex-governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola is here and Fatai Akinbade too.

“You should bring everyone on board. That is the best thing to do. I have talked to two out of three of them. It is a good move which is not only good for your party but for the state and the country. You said government is a continuum. You also said that you are working on all abandoned projects, may God crown your efforts.”

He added that he is happy that Adelek is taking project deliveries one after the other taking them.

He urged the governor to be honest with his conscience, with the people and with God.

“You have to be a man of character,” Obasanjo said.

Speaking earlier, Adeleke said his administration has completed some major capital projects, while work was also progressing on many others captured under his infrastructure plan.

According to him, the VIP Lodge would enable his administration to minimise the cost of hosting important personalities visiting the state, adding that with the completion of the project, a major milestone in cost efficiency has been achieved.

Adeleke, nicknamed the dancing governor, took the oath of office as the 6th elected governor of Osun State on Sunday, November 27, 2022, following in the political trajectory of his late elder brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, who was the first elected governor of the state.
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Nigeria Medical Association Gets New President

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5 hours ago

May 12, 2024

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A professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bala Audu, has been elected as the new President of the Nigeria Medical Association.

The election took place during the annual delegates meeting held in Calabar, Cross Rivers state.

Audu obtained a degree in Medicine from the University of Maiduguri in 1988 and a Master’s degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University of London in 1994.

He’s also a Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1997.

In 2008, he obtained a hospital administration and health services certificate from the National Institute of Public Health, Japan.

Before his election, Audu served as the Provost of the College of Medical Sciences at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, in 2017 and later as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in Bauchi state.

Audu is recognized for his contributions to the field of medicine, having trained many young obstetric doctors and conducted numerous research works on cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment.

Other leaders elected during the meeting include Benjamin Olowojebutu as Vice President, Usha Anenga as Vice President 2, Ben Egbo as Secretary-General, Wale Lasisi as the Assistant Secretary-General, Celestine Ugwoke as Treasurer, Harrison Omokhua as Financial Secretary, and Manir Bature as the National Publicity Secretary.

The NMA has announced that the new leaders were selected from NMA branches across the country and will lead the association’s activities from 2024 to 2026, after which another leadership cycle will emerge.