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…As Mbah charges party faithful on good governance The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South East has elected a new zonal executive to man the affairs of the party in the region, with Chief Ali Odefa remerging as the Zonal Chairman. The election, which took place during the zonal congress of the party at the Michael Okpara Square in Enugu on Wednesday also saw the emergence of Hon. James Ugwu as the Zonal Secretary, Mrs. Regina Uchebo as Zonal Treasurer, Hon. Cornelius Okey Ugwu as Zonal Organising Secretary, while Madubuike Okoro, Engr. Chigozie Igwe, Barr. Dominic Nwankwo, and Mrs. Ifeyinwa Arodiogbo were elected to the positions of Financial Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Legal Adviser, and Woman Leader, respectively, for the zone. Likewise, Godswill Nwanoruo and Ezeanya Augustine were elected to the positions Zonal Youth Leader and Auditor. Also elected were six National Ex-officio and five Zonal Ex-Officio. Speaking earlier, the Gove...

The leadership of the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), Enugu State Chapter, has commended Hon. Okechukwu Anthony Mbah, Member of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing Nkanu East Constituency, for his visionary sponsorship of a bill to amend the Landlord and Tenant Law of Enugu State. This commendable legislative initiative seeks to address pertinent issues affecting the housing sector in the state, ensuring more equitable and transparent relationships between landlords, tenants, and land agents. _The proposed amendments in the bill seek to achieve the following:_ *Certification for Land Agents/Managers:* The bill mandates that any individual or entity wishing to operate as a land agent or property manager in Enugu State must obtain proper certification. This measure aims to professionalize the industry, ensuring that only qualified and credible agents manage properties, thereby safeguarding the interests of both landlords and tenants. *Capping Agency and ...

A great leader’s courage to fulfil his vision comes from passion, not position, says John C. Maxwell. One leader  presently that exemplifies this quote is Hon Okey Mba, member representing Nkanu East at the Enugu State House of Assembly, chairman house committee on housing and on foreign investment. Hon Okey Mba's commitment to championing good governance and policy frameworks that address the yearnings and needs of ndị Enugu cannot be over emphasized. In the last few months,  Hon Okey Mba stands tall for sponsoring people oriented  bills at the hallowed chamber of Enugu State house of Assembly with some been passed into law. Since assuming office, he didn't haste hitting the ground running.   Notable among the bills and motions are, the Motion to End Reckless Driving and Alcohol Abuse During Final-Year Exam Signing-Out Celebrations in our tertiary institutions. Another laudable bill is the recent landlords/agents bill seeking to control the exorbita...

In a remarkable display of commitment to educational development, the Member Representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr Anayo Onwuegbu FNSE, has successfully delivered on his promise to construct a six-classroom block for Awgu Boys Secondary School. The project, which was attracted by Hon. Onwuegbu, was inspected on November 1, 2024, during which the community expressed their grievances and concerns. Hon. Onwuegbu promptly advised the contractor to return to work and adhere to the contract specifications. Fast-forward to February 25, 2025, the project has been completed, much to the delight of the school community and the people of Awgu. This achievement is a testament to Hon. Onwuegbu's dedication to improving the educational infrastructure in his constituency. Hon. Onwuegbu, who is also the Chairman of the Committee on Lake Chad, has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the development of his consti...

The Enugu State Ministry of Education has released a public service announcement outlining the payment procedure for the 2024-2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) registration. According to the directive, all schools cleared by the Ministry of Education are required to pay the WAEC registration fees on or before Monday, February 24, 2025. Late payment may result in sanctions against the affected schools. To facilitate a seamless registration process, the Ministry has provided the following payment guidelines: 1. Visit: https://irs.en.gov.ng/pay/remita 2. Select "Pay with Bill Number" 3. Enter the bill number assigned to your school to display the payment amount 4. Enter "Amount to Pay" and complete the payment The directive, signed by Professor Ndubueze L. Mbah, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Enugu State, emphasizes the importance of timely payment to avoid any disruptions to the registration process. The Enugu State Min...

  Reprieve may soon come the way of Federal Government contractors as the House of Representatives has waded into the alleged sharp practices in the payment of contractors by the Ministry of Finance and Accountant General Office of the Federation. The House in response to the Motion titled; “Alleged Fraudulent Practices in the Payment of Contractors by the Offices of the Ministry of Finance and Accountant General of the Federation cosponsored by Hon. Professor Paul Sunday  Nnamchi, House Leader, Hon Professor Julius Ihonvbere and Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji directed the Committee on Finance to investigate the allegations. The House also urged the Federal Government to strengthen internal controls and enforce strict penalties for officials found culpable in corrupt practices within the parliament system and subsequently establish a transparent  digital payment system that eliminates discretionary human interference in payment of contracts. Professor Ihonvbere who presented the mo...

In a significant move to address the long-standing issue of outstanding entitlements, the Enugu State Government has approved the payment of gratuities to retirees in the state. To ensure a seamless and transparent process, a verification exercise will precede the payments, commencing on February 24, 2025. According to a signed statement issued by the Enugu State Government, through the Secretary to the state Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the verification exercise is designed to update and validate the records of retirees and next of kin, ensure that only legitimate beneficiaries receive their gratuity and related payments, eliminate fraud and discrepancies, and create a reliable database. The verification exercise will be conducted in phases to ensure efficiency and avoid overcrowding. Participants will be notified of their specific dates and venues via SMS, radio announcements, and posters. To participate in the verification exercise, retirees and next of kin are...

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