Fresh Insights into the Power Sector

Dr Ronke Adewale-Johnson

“It’s an unfathomable paradox”, ruefully stated the woman sitting next to me at the discussion segment of the three-day Energy Summit at the Landmark Events Centre when the 2024 annual conference started on Tuesday, October 15, “that a country so blessed with brilliant and talented persons could be in the present development morass”. The lady, in her early 30s and from one of the largest commercial law firms in the country, was impressed, like the rest of the considerable audience, at the presentations of executives of different power generation firms in the country. The discussants were Meyen Etukudo, the CEO of Ibom Power; Edu Okeke, CEO of Azura Power Ltd; Oti Ikomi, Vice Chairman & CEO of Proton Energy Africa; and two amazons, Mrs Atinuke Taiwo, Executive Director and General Counsel of Mainstream Solutions Ltd, and Mrs Agatha Nnaji, Group Managing Director of Geometric Power.

Nigeria’s Evolving Federalism and the Search for Sustainable Local Government Administration

The Anambra State House of Assembly passed two progressive legislations pursuant to its powers under the Constitution (Anambra State Economic Planning and Development Law, 2024; and Anambra State Local Government Administration Law, 2024), and I have signed them into law. This has generated commentaries and debates especially in relation to their consistency or inconsistency with the recent Supreme Court judgement and the mantra of “local government autonomy.” My media team, other members of my government as well as well meaning Nigerians have vigorously defended these progressive laws and that should suffice. At this moment in Nigeria, being a state governor is not a fanciful job, especially given the gamut of allegations and innuendoes levelled against governors vis-a-vis local government funds. In the circumstance, any comment by me would be construed as self defence. However, I have a citizen duty to clarify and contribute to the discourse—especially as one who has been extensively involved in the debate and search for a more perfect union.

 

HRM Achebe Lecture Series: Effective NOA, Redesigned NYSC, Values-based Political Parties Lee way to Social Reconciliation - Prof. Utomi

...Says Research, Key to Problem Solving,  Reconciliation in Nigeria 

   By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu 

The Guest Lecturer for the Second Edition of HRM Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe Lecture Series, Professor Pat Utomi, has identified research as the key for solving the problem of peace and reconciliation in Nigeria, even as he called for an effective national orientation agency, a redesigned National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and values-based political parties as the lee way to social reconciliation and accommodation where truth and justice count.

Anambra State Assembly Passes LG Administration Bill

 

........26 Out Of 30 Lawmakers Representing Different Political Parties Participated

  By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu 

In view of the importance of Local Government Administration, the Anambra State House of Assembly, has passed the State Local Government Administration Bill, 2024.

The Bill was passed during Tuesday's plenary which was attended by 26 out of 30 Lawmakers,  comprising Labour Party, PDP, APGA and YPP members, contrary to reports that Labour Party lawmakers distanced themselves from the passage of the Bill.

Dr. Isoken Ibie Advocates for Education and Empowerment as World Celebrates 2024 International Day of the Girl Child

By Karen James 

As the world marks the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, Dr. Isoken Ibie has sent a heartfelt message, calling for greater attention to the education and well-being of girls. In her statement, Dr. Ibie emphasized the importance of education, urging governments to make schooling accessible to all girls. She praised the Ministry of Women Affairs for its efforts in rescuing vulnerable children, especially girls, and called on political women to unite in building a better country for future generations.

Gov. Mbah says Nigerian Army dedication to service instrumental to security in Enugu

 

Gov. Peter Mbah says Nigerian Army dedication to service remains instrumental to reduction in incidents of insecurity to lives and property in Enugu State.

Mbah, represented by his Deputy, Mr Ifeanyi Ossai, said this on Friday during the inauguration of renovated one storey with 10 blocks of classroom having a brand new computer hall, library and seats and desks at Community Secondary School, Mbu in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area.

EEDC embarks on massive disconnection of indebted electricity customers in S/East

 

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says it will be embarking on massive disconnection of indebted electricity customers in South-East.

EEDC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Emeka Ezeh, on Friday in a statement, advised customers to promptly pay their electricity bills before the disconnection team gets to their premises.

Rangers Foundation inaugurates 4-man committee on Street Soccer League

 

The Rangers International Football Club Foundation has inaugurated a four-man committee to nurture football enthusiasts to coordinate its Street Soccer League in the Neighbourhoods.

Inaugurating the committee in Enugu on Monday, the Chairman of the Foundation, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, said  the League would be a catch-them-young programme that promotes resilience among youths within neighbourhoods.

NEMA tasks stakeholders on technological-driven improvement on disaster mapping, response

 

The Director-General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has tasked stakeholders and customers in emergency management on technological-driven improvement on disaster mapping and response.

Umar, represented by the acting Zonal Coordinator NEMA South-East, Mrs Ngozi Echeazu, said this during a Stakeholders Meeting at NEMA office in Enugu as part of activities to mark the commemoration of NEMA’s Customer Service Week.

EEDC pledges to render continuous excellent, innovative electricity services to S/East

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has pledged to render continuous excellent and innovative electricity services to its esteemed customers especially the residents of South-East.

The acting Managing Director of EEDC, Dr. Ernest Mupwaya, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Enugu while declaring open the company’s Customer Service Week.