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The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on Tuesday received the popular Enugu-born rapper, Chibuzor Azubuike, better known as Phyno, in his office, reaffirming the state government's continuous support to talents that celebrate Enugu culture.  Sharing on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @PNMbah, Governor Mbah wrote: “I had the pleasure of receiving our very own Phyno, a renowned rapper, singer, and songwriter who was born and raised on the soil of Enugu. We had a fruitful discussion about his upcoming music concert, Phyno Fest, in Enugu later in November this year.  “As a government, we are dedicated to supporting and promoting talents that celebrate our culture and position Enugu State on the global stage. In line with this commitment, we will fully support Phyno to ensure the success of this much-anticipated event”.

The Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, congratulates His Excellency, *Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah*, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, on receiving the prestigious Doctor of Laws (D. Laws) Honoris Causa from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.   This esteemed recognition underscores Governor Mbah's exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment to justice, and relentless pursuit of excellence in governance. It reflects the profound impact of his transformative policies and his dedication to positioning Enugu State as a model of progress and development in Nigeria.   Hon. Uchenna Okolo commends this remarkable achievement as a source of pride for Ndi Enugu and a testament to the governor’s inspiring vision of "Tomorrow is Here." Congratulations, Your Excellency!   *Dockey Ndubuisi Michael*   SSA Media & Publicity to the Executive Chairman, Awgu LGA

...Hails Governor Mbah's Innovative Approach to Governance, Partners with State for Development The Unity Christmas Park in Enugu State was officially unveiled on a festive evening, marking the beginning of the holiday season in the state. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, and Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. Minister Musawa hailed Governor Mbah's innovative approach to governance, describing Enugu as "one of the luckiest states in Nigeria." She emphasized the importance of promoting Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and creative potential, aligning with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Governor Mbah expressed gratitude to Minister Musawa and the Federal Government for their support in developing Enugu State's tourism sector. He reiterated his administration's commitment to harnessing the state's tourism potential, aiming to ...

… Says Ministry to partner Enugu, lights up Christmas Village, Unity Park The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has described the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, as a rare gift to the nation, saying Enugu is the luckiest state to have him. Musawa, who was on a one-day visit to the state at the weekend, during which she toured the International Conference Centre, Enugu Digital Museum, and equally lit up the Christmas Village, a state-private sector initiative at the Naira Triangle, and the Unity Park, commended Mbah’s development strides and innovation in the past 18 months, expressing the Ministry’s continued support and partnership to further develop the  arts, culture, tourism, and creative potentials of the state and initiatives of the governor.“I can tell you unequivocally that Enugu is one of the luckiest states in Nigeria and I don’t say this lightly. You have been governor for a ...

The Enugu State Government and Austrian investors under the auspices of WANDE NEXUS, have formalised an agreement to implement the Sustainable Last Mile Connectivity and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project in Enugu. With the signing, which took place on Monday at Government House, Enugu, in the presence of the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Thomas Schlesinger, WANDE Nexus is to inject $100 million as Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, to modernise water infrastructure, improve service delivery, and ensure equitable access to clean water for all households in Enugu City. WANDE NEXUS, is established as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in Nigeria for the $100 million investment to coordinate and execute the project in collaboration with key partners, such ss OSTAP International Water Consulting, an Austrian company, which holds more than 50 years of experience in the water sector. Speaking, Governor Peter Mbah described the signing as ...

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has held its 20th Convocation Ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the institution's history. The event, which took place at the university's Agbani campus, was attended by dignitaries, including Governor Peter Mbah, who was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration and Corporate Governance. Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed satisfaction with the speedy transformation of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, which is fast restoring the institution’s glory as a centre of excellence. Mbah spoke at the 20th Convocation Ceremony of ESUT at Agbani where he was also conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration and Corporate Governance at the weekend. The governor announced his administration’s plan to build a Centre for Experiential Learning in ESUT to boost innovation as well as a N50m grant to Pro...

The Enugu State Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, is committed to empowering our youth with the digital skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving world. In partnership with Magic City Labs, a subsidiary of Magic Labs Studio, the globally recognized academy for Animation, Game Design, VFX, and Filmmaking with clients such as Disney, Cartoon Network and Netflix- the Enugu SME Agency is proud to announce the *Enugu Magic Labs Animation Training Program—a game-changing opportunity for 400 young people in Enugu to master Motion Design and Animation*. *Why You Should Apply*: 🌟 Learn in-demand skills in Animation and 3D Motion Design from industry experts. 🌟 Gain a competitive edge in the booming Animation and VFX industry, growing by 17% annually. 🌟 Enjoy 80% subsidized training fees, ensuring world-class education is accessible to all. 🌟 Receive hands-on experience, a globally recognized certificate, and a portfolio to showc...

… _Why we did it – suspects confess_ … _As Gov Mbah vows no hiding place for criminals_ The Enugu State Police Command, on Friday, paraded two members of a daredevil robbery gang behind the killing of the Chairman of the Ogbete Main Market Traders Association, OMMATA, Enugu, Chief Stephen Aniagu on 14th September 2024. The suspects, Chukwudi Aboshi, a 28-year-old native of Anike in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and Ani Innocent Ebuka (a.k.a. Excellent), a driver and native of Isigwe-Ugbawka in Nkanu East Local Government Area, who also confessed to the crime in their interaction with journalists, were paraded at a press briefing by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Daniel Ndukw. This was even as the criminal suspects said that that Aniagu and one other were shot for “proving stubborn.” However, six members of the gang are still at large as police intensify manhunt for them. Briefing newsmen at Enugu Police Command’...