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Ngige says he is under pressure to contest for Senate

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The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Monday, said pressure was on him to run for the Anambra Central Senatorial Zone saying that his decision would be revealed in a fortnight.

News Express recalls that Ngige contested the 2014 senatorial election against Senator Victor Umeh of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the then Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Uche Ekwunife, who he lost to before he was appointed Minister for Labour and Employment by the President Muhammad Buhari led administration.

Addressing journalists in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, the Minister said the pressure which is coming from prominent South Easterners and Anambra people at large is making him consider getting into the line of contest.

He said: “People are pressurizing me to run but I have made it clear to my constituents, people of Anambra state and some prominent people from the South-East, who are in agreement that we need to go and better the milieu of the Ninth Senate.

“Many people feel that the present eight Senate have been engulfed in a battle of supremacy with the executive and they feel that some of us who have tested the executive and Senate before should go back.

“I am considering it, I am consulting and the result of my consultations would be made known in the next fortnight, by then I will conclude.”

Ngige dismissed the notion that APC government presence is not being felt in Anambra State as deliberate falsehood and campaign of calumny from the opposition.

He claimed that the federal government has been generous to the people of the South-East, saying: “I am from the South-East and as you can see, the President promised us infrastructural development and the South-East was included.

“When you talk about infrastructure you are talking about transport, road infrastructure, air infrastructure, sea, health and power infrastructures. In all these, the South-East have not been left out.

“If you drive from Enugu now to Awka, you will see the work that is going on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway by RCC. They have gotten to Oji River and are coming down fast to Awka. The asphalting and the thickness of the road they have so done is worth applauding.

“RCC company built these roads in Anambra State when I was governor of the state and they have spanned 14 years.”

While saying that the construction of the second Niger Bridge had reached 48 per cent, Ngige observed that Buhari administration had done well in all parts of the country

“The Second Niger Bridge has been scaled up from the former N100b to N216b. Work is going on there as I speak to you now, they have got up to 48 per cent of the job done.

“The Aba-Port Harcourt road has been awarded, is one of the deadliest roads now but it has been awarded, Owerri – Aba, Owerri – Port Harcourt.

“When we came, it was about two per cent but they have reached 48 per cent now. There is also the Enugu – Okigwe, Okigwe – Umuahia, Umuahia – Aba road construction, handled by four Chinese companies who are working day and night to get the job done on time,” Ngige noted.

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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

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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

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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)

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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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