TIMES SQUARE GAZETTE

The five governors of the South East region rose from a meeting in Enugu on Tuesday, resolving to pursue regional security and economic integration as well as the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This was contained in the communique issued by the governors at the end of their meeting where former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyoku, and some elder statesmen paid them a courtesy call before the commencement of their meeting at the Government House, Enugu. In the communique signed by Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti; Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo; Chairman, South East Governors' Forum and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma; Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah and Governor of Ebonyi State, Hon. Francis Nwifuru, the governors also said they would interface with the federal government over critical issues concerning the region. The communique presented by Governor Uzodimma read:  “The Forum commiserated with Government and ...

   Hon. Engr. Anayo B. Onwuegbu FNSE, the Member representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, extends his heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Dr. Peter N. Mbah.  This appreciation follows the approval of Enugu State Government through the Ministry of Education and the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB) the Educational Scheme collaboration between Hon. Onwuegbu and the National Teachers' Institute (NTI) to establish a PGDE and NCE training program for the region to accommodate hundreds of students who are benefiting from the Hon. Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu’s scholarship programme. He also thanked immensely the Director of NTI Kaduna Prof. Musa Garba and NTI management for making the event seamless and successful.  The initiative, which marks a historic milestone, saw the first matriculation ceremony held at the Awgu Local Government Headquarters, the first of its kind in Greater A...

The Enugu State Government has issued a public service announcement alerting residents to the ongoing cholera outbreak affecting several states in Nigeria. While no cases have been confirmed in Enugu State yet, the government urges residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their community. DETAILS OF THE OUTBREAK - Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. - It spreads through contaminated food and water, especially during floods or inadequate sanitation conditions. - Approximately 30 states in Nigeria, including those surrounding Enugu State, are currently affected. PREVENTIVE MEASURES - Boil or treat drinking water to ensure its safety. - Wash hands frequently with soap and clean running water. - Avoid consuming raw or undercooked food. - Cook food thoroughly. - Avoid street food or food from unhygienic sources. - Wash fruits and vegetables properly. - Educate family, friends, and neighbo...

Global education stakeholders under the auspices of the NGEducators International Model United Nations, NGIMUN, an initiative of the International Human Rights Commission, IHRC, have recommended Enugu State’s education development model to other Nigerian subnational governments and countries as a veritable framework to eradicate poverty, contain insecurity, and improve living standard.  The recommendation was made on Wednesday at the opening of the maiden NGIMUN conference, themed “The Development of Education in Developing Countries” and holding in Enugu, South Eas Nigeria, citing the innovative approaches and huge investments by current government to leapfrog education in the state. Speaking at the event, which drew participants from 14 nations as well as several UN bodies, the Coordinator of NGMUN  and Director and  Ambassador, African Regional Headquarters of IHRC, Dr. Tivlumun Ahure, said Enugu was consciously chosen to host the ma...

Hon. Pedro Okwudili Nwankwo, the immediate past Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area and the Executive Secretary of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), has extended his warmest congratulations to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on his one-year anniversary in office. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Nwankwo commended Governor Mbah's administration for its outstanding achievements in various sectors, including: - Infrastructure Development: Significant strides in road construction, public transportation upgrade, and rehabilitation of abandoned projects. - Economic Growth: Attraction of investments, job creation, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). - Education and Healthcare Services Improvement: Enhanced access and quality, infrastructure upgrade, capacity building, and construction of Smart Schools. - Security and Safety Enhancement: Prioritization of security and safety, ensuring a peaceful environment for citizens. - T...

Are you a well-structured organization/SME/Startup or business in Enugu State? Apply for the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) today and access skilled talents/staff without worrying about salaries for 1 year! Benefits: - Get skilled workers for free - Salary of N100,000 catered for by the Program for 1 year - Opportunity to supercharge your team and grow your business * Join the journey:  Apply here - http://www.enugusme.en.gov.ng/njfp* Learn more about the program: Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here - https://bit.ly/NFPJ-FAQ This is a partnership with: - United Nations Development Program - European Union - Federal Government - State Government - Enugu SME Center #TomorrowIsHere  #ESMECommunity  #NJFP  #UNDP #EU

Commuter operators, passengers and residents of Enugu have extolled the state government's plan to build an ultramodern bus terminal at the Holy Ghost/Ogbete main market Enugu, also known as Enugu Central Station, and three other central stations in the state, describing the initiative as unprecedented. They expressed the views on Tuesday when the government house correspondents visited the proposed site for the Enugu Central Station located at Ogbete main market Enugu to get people's reactions on the matter. Our government house correspondent Fred Nnaji reports that governor Peter Mbah in 2023 proposed to build four ultramodern bus terminals in the state with road networks in order to have an organised transport business environment in the state. Consequently, the government has commenced the payment of compensation to property owners around the market road, and has also provided temporary locations for them pending when the project is completed within the next 12 ...

… _Says it’s opportunity for talent discovery, sports, fitness_ ... _Participants win big_ Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has received cheers and commendations from residents of the state for actively participating in the 2024 Coal City Half Marathon held in the state’s capital on Saturday. This was even as the governor promised that his administration was working towards strengthening and improving subsequent marathons in the state by making it attractive enough for international athletes to participate as a world-class sporting event. Governor Mbah, who joined in the 21.79km half marathon, which kicked off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, stated that the event would serve as an opportunity to discover young talents and for all sports lovers as well as the elderly to keep fit and live a healthy lifestyle.  He said his administration was keen on sustaining and consolidating the huge success recorded in this year’s marathon thr...