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— DESCRIBES HIS ENTRY INTO YPP AS A WELCOME AND FORMIDABLE DEVELOPMENT.  Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District and also the Leader of YPP has welcomed the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District; Sen. Bassey Albert Akpan into the fold of the Young Progressives Party (YPP). In a release he made on his official Facebook handle, Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah says that given their formidable antecedents as a party with an unblemished record and principle of participatory democracy, social justice and equal opportunities for all citizens, his entry into YPP, is a significant milestone in the party’s quest to rebuild and strengthen YPP ahead of the 2023 General Elections and beyond. Furthermore, Senator Ubah stressed that "Having worked closely and seamlessly with you as your Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources(Upstream), I have an unflinching conviction that your joining the party will yiel...

Looking at the Imo of today and yesterday, the comparison will rather leave you in a state of bewilderment as it concerns road construction and rehabilitation. This is because no government in Imo State has invested hugely in quality road construction like the shared prosperity government of Gov. Hope Uzodimma. “Khaki no be leather” is a clear explanation that although we have seen road been constructed in the past but make no mistake to say they are of good quality and durable as most of them if not all are now history as either acidic rain or torrential rainfall formed the basis of these abysmal outcome by previous administrations in the state. Gov. Hope Uzodimma and his shared prosperity government standing on the tripod of the 3R mantra initiative of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery has continued to prove his mettle as a government that focused towards bringing a paradigm shift in governance as it concerns road construction and rehabilitation in Imo state. Imo State is l...

In recognition of his positive impact to the society and the developmental strides exhibited in the area of community service and human empowerment, the Igbo-Etiti Media Association, South-East, Nigeria, nominated the Head, Corporate Communications of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC), Mr. Emeka Ezeh for its “2022 Achievers Award”. This is part of the Association’s program designed to identify and reward well-meaning Nigerians who have impacted positively on the lives of people in the society and also excelled in different endeavours of life. Today, in Enugu, the President General of Igbo-Etiti Media Association, South-East, Nigeria, Comrade Ken Ugochukwu Nwodo, in company of one of his executives, Comrade Stanley Agbodo, presented the Award to Ezeh. Receiving the Award, Ezeh thanked the leadership of the Association for the recognition and assured them that he will continue doing his best within capacity. He further commended them for the support they have always e...

The Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has sworn-in the Chief Justice of Imo State, His Lordship Justice Chukwuemeka-Chikeka and the President, Customary Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Victor Okorio and other Judges who were recommended by the National Judicial Council. The Governor in his address admonished the judges to be steadfast and committed in their duties. He further stated that the time has come to restore the system to a result oriented system, responsive to the yearnings of the people. His Excellency assured the Judiciary of a continued partnership with the Executive and Legislature in service to the people of Imo State even as he charged them to sustain the hope of the common man in their dispensation of justice. #HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

The Chairman, Chief Executive Officer of Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation, High Chief (Dr) Chinedu Umeadi, has said that the reason the foundation is organizing  quiz competitions in Anambra State is to support and help students discover their talents and interests in all facets of life, so far education is concerned.   He made known on Friday, July 8, 2022, during the award ceremony of Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation's 3rd edition of the quiz competition organized in collaboration with Post Primary School Service Commission (PPSSC), Awka. Umeadi,  who is the YPP senatorial candidate for Anambra Central District for the 2023 general election, said his intention is to encourage young people to develop interest in science and technology as he is more inclined to think in the line of health.  "Sponsoring the quiz competition is our own way of supporting Anambra government to achieve it's set goals in education, and a way of encouraging students to develop interest in scie...

The declarative statement made by Gov. Hope Uzodimma during the State APC Stakeholders meeting today may not be a child’s play but a strong determination to ensure that APC wins all elective offices from the state to the national level through members dedication and commitment. The Governor who said “WE ARE APC MEMBERS, WE ARE OBEDIENT TO APC NOT OBEDIENT TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ANY OTHER POLITICAL PARTY” only shows the preparedness of the party ahead of 2023 to remain united and unshaken as well as work in line with the party’s directive which does not only promote cohesion of ideas but leads to victory. Contrary to the aggressive held opinion by a movement influenced by depraved, treacherous, compromised politicians who are out to service their self ego and mystify governance especially when their selfish interests are not threatened, Gov. Hope Uzodimma remains unperturbed as he is sure that for such politicians they will only end up leaving their followers in distraught without actions...

The Board of Directors of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has appointed Dr. Ernest Mupwaya as the Deputy Managing Director of the company. The appointment took effect on the 25th day of June, 2022. It will be recalled that in April, 2022, Mupwaya joined EEDC as an Executive Director, in charge of Technical & Operations, as part of the organization’s efforts towards the actualization of its Sustainability and Transformation program. His wealth of experience will no doubt bring about positive change in the company’s Commercial and Technical functions, thereby resulting to enhanced overall performance, for sustainable growth. With over 30 years of experience garnered in the Electricity industry, Mupwaya has occupied very senior positions, part of which was as the Managing Director, ZESCO, Zambia; Commercial Director, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), where he was later elevated to the position of Managing Director/CEO. He has been involved in the executi...

Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma attributed the great success in the State's Security system to the inter-agency collaboration among the various security agencies in the State. The Governor made this disclosure at the opening ceremony of the ongoing Army Day Celebration 2022 holding in Owerri, Imo State.  Governor Uzodimma used the opportunity to advocate for more collaborative partnerships between Nigeria's security forces for greater productivity in the fight against insecurity and criminality. On his part, Prof. Osita M. Ogbu (OON) the Guest Speaker at the event extensively x-rayed the subject of "Curbing Insecurity In Nigeria and the Imperative of Inter-security Agency collaboration and Coordination." He cited several instances and advanced  strategies for increasing productivity in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. In his speech, the Chief of Army Staff (COSA), Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, expressed satisfactio...

The Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has appointed Engr. Nzewodo Franklin Nkemakolam as the General Manager of Imo ENTRACO. Engr. Nzewodo who hails from Amawom in Owerri Municipal Council is an engineer by training and of proven repute. Over the years he has distinguished himself in the profession as one who is poised towards bringing an enviable change in both architectural and environmental aesthetics of the state. His appointment is a true testament that the shared prosperity government of Gov. Hope Uzodimma is very much interested in persons with the pedigree and antecedents to help drive home the visions of his administration as it concerns the restoration of the lost glory of Owerri capital city and its environs. Going forward, Engr. Nkemakolam is saddled with the obvious responsibility of ensuring that Owerri capital city is clean and green and will work towards given the state both internal and external ambiance that will propel economic growth through attracting inves...

The Speaker Imo State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh has emerged "Most Proactive Speaker" of the year 2022 at the just concluded online Achievers Award voting, organized by a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Arise Africa Network of Nigeria Ibeh scored 12,800 votes to emerge winner of the contest against the runner-up the Speaker of Bauchi Rt Hon Abubakar Suliman who got 6, 250 votes, while the Speaker of Enugu State Assembly , Rt Hon Edward Ubosi came 3rd with 4, 450 votes. The Achievers Award is an annual award powered by Arise Africa Magazine, a global recognized accolade event aimed at celebrating and encouraging excellence in Politics, Sports, Business, Academics etc. The Arise Africa Magazine team recently visited the Speaker Imo State House of Assembly to notify and congratulate him for emerging winner of the global award. The group stated that Rt Hon Kennedy Ibeh has been inspiring and impacting the society positively before his foray into politics, he ...

  A yet to be identified vandal suspect was electrocuted in the early hours of today, Sunday, 3rd July, 2022, while vandalising Umuezerimpi 500KVA Distribution Substation, property of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC), located at Umuatuegwu Okija, Anambra State.  This development was made known by the Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, in Enugu, today.  According to Ezeh, the deceased was not operating alone, as other members of his gang took to their heels immediately he was electrocuted, leaving behind his lifeless body and their tools at the scene of the incident.  Ezeh confirmed that a formal report on this development has been lodged at the Okija Police Division, for detailed investigation.  The tools used by the elecrocuted vandal and his fleeing colleagues were also recovered and his corpse deposited at the Okija General Hospital Mortuary.  This is coming just few days after EEDC issued a report on four suspecte...