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Wike Warns Umahi Not To Destroy Southeast Amid His Presidential Ambition

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The defection of Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, from All Progressive Congress (APC) to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been generating series of controversies.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Thursday warned his counterpart against destroying the political future of the southeast because of his presidential ambition.

Wike said no one would deny Umahi the right to pursue his political aspiration, which is the primary reason for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), he should not destroy the Southeast.

He stated this in a television programme, stressing that Umahi was ungrateful for insisting that he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to protest the injustice the party had meted to the Southeast since 1999.

Governor Wike insisted that Umahi was unhappy with PDP because former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, was chosen to run as Vice Presidential candidate with Atiku Abubakar in 2019.

“At the 2018 convention that produced our Atiku as a presidential candidate, he (Atiku) consulted widely and picked Obi as his vice, but Umahi was livid because he wanted to run for Vice President. But what disturbs me most is why Umahi thinks that anything that comes to Southeast must be given to him,” he said

Governor Wike argued that Umahi could not be talking of injustice when he practices injustice against the Southeast zone by installing his two brothers as Zonal Vice Chairman and Deputy State Chairman of the party.

“If he believes in equity and justice, will he be doing such? It is because he has planted these people that the state House of Assembly had the effrontery to give the National Working Committee (NWC) orders to zone the presidency to the Southeast. Where does such a thing happen? No other party has done zoning. You can imagine his level of selfishness,” he added.

He also described Umahi’s claim that he made PDP what it is in the Southeast zone as the only financier of all of its activities as untrue, insisting that such claim suggested that governors of Anambra, Abia, and Enugu states did nothing to ensure the success of the party in the zone.

Wike also dismissed Umahi’s claim that he (Wike) was a dictator who imposed Uche Secondus as PDP National Chairman, describing the allegation as spurious and that evidence abounds that Secondus was elected at the PDP National Convention.

He noted that Umahi was treacherous, adding that when the party’s caucus decided that Kingsley Chinda should be elected Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Umahi told representatives from his state to work against it, among other instances

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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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