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Abia Govt Denies Influencing Suspension of Chief Judge
Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu has stated that the executive branch of the state government was not involved in the current crisis rocking the state judicial arm that culminated in the suspension of Justice Theresa Uzokwe as the Chief Judge.
Responding to questions from newsmen in his office, Kalu stated that “there is constitutional separation of powers between the three arms of government and the executive branch, led by Governor (Okezie) Ikpeazu is not interested in meddling in the affairs of the legislative or judicial arm.
“As a responsible administration, we accepted the recommendation of the House of Assembly that following the suspension of the former Chief Judge by the state House of Assembly over allegations of gross misconduct, an acting Chief Judge will need to be immediately sworn in to avoid a situation where there is total paralysis of the judiciary in the state.”
On the allegation of a rift between the former Chief Judge and the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Okiyi told newsmen that the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice is a statutory member of the state Judicial Service Commission and hence free to engage in matters involving the judiciary.
According to him, “the executive branch, led by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, is not in anyway involved in the unfolding events with regards to Justice Uzokwe. It is purely a matter for the judiciary and the legislature to sort out and communicate to the Governor. If she is cleared within the seven days given by the House of Assembly and the suspension is lifted and communicated to the Governor, you can be sure that the needful will be done. But in the interest of Abians, there is need to ensure that the judicial arm continues to operate seamlessly, hence we accepted the recommendation to have an acting Chief Judge in place as a necessary stop-gap measure.
“The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice is a statutory member of the state Judicial Service Commission and, acting in that capacity, he is a member of the judicial branch. That should be distinguished from when he is acting as Commissioner for Justice within the executive branch.”
(News Express)
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Governor Peter Mbah Signs Multi-million Dollar Joint Venture To Birth Job Opportunities, Promote Sports And Youth Development In Enugu State
The Governor Of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah has disclosed a recent deal he signed for the good of the people of Enugu. On his Facebook page he wrote;
“I was delighted to sign a multi-million dollar joint venture agreement with the Del-York Group for “The 042 Arena and Entertainment Park” over the weekend.
The multi-purpose sports and entertainment hub is designed to focus on key areas of development, training, innovation, education, talent discovery, hospitality, and entertainment, among others.
The Sports Arena will on completion feature training facilities, athlete housing, a physical therapy and sports medicine centre, and a performance centre, while the Entertainment Park will have a variety of designs, including screening rooms, stages, amphitheaters; and live, work and play facilities, among others.
It gladdens my heart that investors are now favouring our dear state as a location for businesses and investments. This demonstrates the success of our ceaseless efforts to make Enugu the safest place to live, invest, play sports, and enjoy leisure.
I’m hopeful that this project will create thousands of jobs for Ndi Enugu and also attract more investors and tourists to our state. It will also provide a platform for our young people to showcase their talents, thereby promoting sports and youth development in our state and the entire South-East region.
Many thanks to the CEO of Del-York, Linus Idahosa, who came up with the concept and chose Enugu as the planting soil. My administration will give him and his team all the needed support to flourish.”
Here are pictures from the signing ceremony.
We commend the Governor on this development.
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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State
Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates The Minister For Works, Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State
The bridge which is on the federal road, had sunk in on Monday.Thank God no casualties were recorded due to the less movements around the area on the it happened.
Here’s what the Governor wrote;
“Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, to Enugu State. The minister who came to inspect the collapsed bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the Naira Triangle, at the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, assured me of its immediate reconstruction.
“He commended me for ameliorating the plights of my people by undertaking to dualise the Enugu State’s part of the Enugu-Abakaliki road, and also assured me that the federal government would expedite the necessary approvals.
“I sincerely appreciate the minister for the prompt response, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for inclusive leadership. This, for us, underscores the president’s commitment to his oath of office.”
Here are pictures from the scene visit
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PHOTO: Governor Peter Mbah Speaks At 2023 Lagos Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (LCCI)
The Governor of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah was one of the guest speakers at the 2023 LCCI. While posting pictures from the conference on his social media page, He wrote;
“Today, I was honoured to stand as Guest of Honour and Speaker on the platform of the 2023 Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo.
This event underscores our commitment to global partnerships and trade cooperation. From Enugu, I have proudly joined the dialogue that transcends borders.
As we engage in vital conversations, I extend a hand of partnership, inviting stakeholders to explore our nation’s potential. Together, let’s unlock avenues for national growth and prosperity.
In Enugu State, we are open for business; building partnership with the private sector to unlock the capital market, attract investments, and retake our place in the local and global economy.
I’m excited to share with you our state’s abundant investment opportunities and government inventives in agriculture and agro-industry, logistics and aviation, tourism, real estate, mineral resources, information and communication technology (ICT), among others.
We are also de-risking business investment in key sectors by providing access to land, providing support infrastructure, handling engagement with host communities, and facilitating the approval of building permits.
Amid challenges, our resolve for a robust business environment remains unshaken. We are intentionally revisiting our ease of doing business indicators to ensure the environment is conducive for businesses to thrive.
Join me in embracing this momentous stride as we amplify Enugu State’s prominence on the national and world map.”
Here are pictures from the conference.
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