The leadership of the youth council southeast zone led by ever gallant Vice-president Comr Innocent Nduanya congratulates the new Chairman of the Governors forum southeast Engr David Umahi, the Executive Governor of Ebonyi state.
Also all the Governors of the zone. Who collectively and positively working together towards southeast development. Based on its recent collective resolution. The position of southeast Governors combining effort to ensure security of the region.
Southeast Gorvernors to set up a joint team through their commissioners of Economic planning to map out the master plan for the economic development of the zone.
Also the support to the new leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo led by Dr Nnia Nwodo.
It is pertinent to note that, with all the map out plan by the Governors forum led by the chairman Engr David Umahi southeast zone is geared towards rapid development.
NYCN southeast leadership once more congratulates His Excellency on your Chairmanship position of the Governors forum Southeast and to assure him that the leadership of NYCN Southeast zone under the leadership of Comr Innocent Nduanya is ready to work closely with you, his excellency and the governors forum to take the zone to its desired level.
Cc. Comr Innocent Nduanya Vice-president NYCN Southeast zone.
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Governor Willie Obiano has inspected ongoing construction work on the five kilometer Achina -Oneh-Agbudu-Ogboji road being executed by his administration.
Government House Correspondent, reports that the road which was awarded by the previous administration in 2014, was adopted by the Obiano administration in keeping with its continuity stance.
Speaking after he inspected the project, Governor Obiano noted that despite the present economic recession, his administration is undertaking the project, adding that resources will be committed to the project as they come.
He also noted that when completed, the road will open up the agrarian communities in the area and give impetus to the realization of the state's agricultural development agenda and appealed to farmers in the area to organize themselves in cooperatives to be able to benefit from government's agric largesse. The Member representing Aguata One Constituency in the State Assembly, Dr Ikechukwu Umeh noted that aside the prospects it holds for the state agric sector, the road also leads to the Peter University of Awka Catholic Diocese which has potential to open up the host communities through the numerous activities it brings.
On his part, the Auxiliary Bishop of Awka Catholic Diocese, Most Reverend Jonas Benson Okoye expressed gratitude to the governor for embarking on the road and promised that the Church will continue to support his administration.
The governor also inspected the eleven point five kilometer Oluoha Road in Ihiala where he assured that asphalting will commence on the road in the next two weeks. He thanked people of Ihiala for their support to his administration and promised to do more for them as the state's resources improve. In his remarks, the traditional ruler of Ihiala, Igwe Cosmos Okechukwu, said Ndi Ihiala have resolved to give him their support because of their belief in the transformation he is bringing to the state, saying that the completion of the road will strengthen their resolve to continue to support him.Governor Willie Obiano has inspected ongoing construction work on the five kilometer Achina -Oneh-Agbudu-Ogboji road being executed by his administration.
Government House Correspondent, reports that the road which was awarded by the previous administration in 2014, was adopted by the Obiano administration in keeping with its continuity stance.
Speaking after he inspected the project, Governor Obiano noted that despite the present economic recession, his administration is undertaking the project, adding that resources will be committed to the project as they come.
He also noted that when completed, the road will open up the agrarian communities in the area and give impetus to the realization of the state's agricultural development agenda and appealed to farmers in the area to organize themselves in cooperatives to be able to benefit from government's agric largesse. The Member representing Aguata One Constituency in the State Assembly, Dr Ikechukwu Umeh noted that aside the prospects it holds for the state agric sector, the road also leads to the Peter University of Awka Catholic Diocese which has potential to open up the host communities through the numerous activities it brings.
On his part, the Auxiliary Bishop of Awka Catholic Diocese, Most Reverend Jonas Benson Okoye expressed gratitude to the governor for embarking on the road and promised that the Church will continue to support his administration.
The governor also inspected the eleven point five kilometer Oluoha Road in Ihiala where he assured that asphalting will commence on the road in the next two weeks. He thanked people of Ihiala for their support to his administration and promised to do more for them as the state's resources improve. In his remarks, the traditional ruler of Ihiala, Igwe Cosmos Okechukwu, said Ndi Ihiala have resolved to give him their support because of their belief in the transformation he is bringing to the state, saying that the completion of the road will strengthen their resolve to continue to support him.
Oil magnate and Billionaire Business man Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has aired his views over the agitation for actualization of sovereign state of Biafra by some indigenes of the South-East geopolitical zone of the country.
Below are the views of Dr. Ubah as posted on a Whatsapp group by him:
“Having followed discussions on this noble forum and in a bid to contribute my own quota to the discourse, my position on whether or not to remain in Nigeria is for the South-East to stick with Nigeria. My reasons are simple - the South-East is particularly not ready for such a move as we are infrastructurally and industrially deficient. The prospects of such a move is highly unfavourable. Firstly, the South-East lacks the essential and requisite agricultural deposits to sustain herself. While harbouring the thoughts of self-determination, there is urgent need for an agricultural revolution through progressive policies within the South-Eastern states.
“The South-East needs to exploit areas where she already possesses comparative advantage in agriculture and promote policies that will enhance her productivity and trade. Secondly, industrialisation is key to whatever the South-East intends to achieve and stand for. We saw BRIC+S countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China +South Africa ) attain their projected economic giant status at the end of 20th century. Today, all eyes are on the new projected MINT Countries (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey). MINT is projected to emerge as the new global economic giants in this 21st century after the emergence of BRIC+S and there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the South East needs to be to Nigeria what Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou are to China before thinking of separation from Nigeria.
“Another approach would be to make the South-East a health tourism hub for Nigeria and West Africa by extension. There is need to redirect the massive revenue currently being enjoyed by these Indian and American hospitals to the South East. The overall Indian healthcare market is worth around $100billion and is expected to grow to $280 billion by 2020, a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 22.9%. Is this not strategic enough for the South East to tap into as a means to creating value before harbouring thoughts of self-determination?
“Finally, it is pertinent to note that this revolution must be driven by State Chief Executives. In essence, the State Governors are paramount to the actualization of these ideas. It's high time we stopped our dependence on federal allocation which merely serves to pay civil servants. There is urgent need to look at securing partnerships with our brothers and sisters in the diaspora as well as the international community. However, all these can only be achieved if there is transparency, accountability and the requisite zeal to pursue this cause within the confines of those who possess the mantle of leadership in the South-Eastern states as such qualities will consequently breed confidence in the minds of potential investors.
“Thank you, my brothers and sisters.
Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah
By John Ndu
Anambra state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has debunked the rumor making the rounds that his government was planning on relocating the uli campus of the Chukwuemeka Odumekwu Ojukwu University.
Governor Obiano stated this when he inspected the construction of on going 11 Km Oluoha road, Ihiala, Anambra state.
Addressing the people, Governor Obiano said the State House of Assembly had passed a bill into law creating three campuses for the institution, namely Igbariam, Awka, and Uli, with Senate building at Igbariam campus.
Governor Obiano disclosed that the law passed by the Fifth Assembly did not pronounce where the residential building of the Vice Chancellor of the University would be situated in the three campuses, which had given him provisional right to reside in any campus of his choice.
Governor Obiano added that the present administration had no intention to interfere in any law backing the establishment of the institution, rather to consolidate on the law and further attract more meaningful development for the good of the students and people of Uli community.
The Governor noted that his administration had commenced the construction of ultra modern engineering building at Uli and had completed plans to embark on road construction in the three campuses and other communities in the state.
Explaining further on the road, the Governor commended the contractor handling the project, saying the additional convert designed by the contractor would further control flooding.
He urged the contractor to speed up construction, saying about 3 km would be completed before rainy season.
The contractor handling the project and the Managing Director Tamad Construction, Engr Tony Madi promised to complete the road in accordance with specification .
According to a Press Release signed by the Head of Service, Barr Harry Udu, Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra State has approved the appointment of 9 new Permanent Secretaries to fill the vacancies in the State's Civil Service.
The new PermSecs are:
1. Mr Nwankwo Nwabueze Linus
2. Barr Ike Emmanuel Chukwudi
3. Mrs Ezeanya Lolusa Nneka
4. Mrs Ezeaku Ifeoma Patricia
5. Mr Ohuoha Nnaemeka Prospect
6. Mrs Keri-Uzor Stephanie S.
7. Mrs Njaka Caroline Onyeari
8. Mr Ofomata David Azuka
9. Mrs Nwandu Pauline Nwakaego
They will be sworn in on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the EXCO Chambers, Government House Awka.
The appointment is in line with Gov Obiano's total commitment to the repositioning of the Service and ensuring that the machinery of Government is continually fine-tuned for optimal service delivery.
