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   The Enugu State Government has trained civil servants in the state on digital skills to boost workflow, efficiency, and productivity for workers between the ages of 21 to 45 years. The government began implementing the Digital Skill Nigeria (DSN) programme as part of the measures to digitize the Enugu civil service, equip workers with modern skills like their counterparts in developed countries, and institute e-governance infrastructure in the state. The programme, a collaboration between the Enugu State government, Microsoft, the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Tech4Dev, in the first batch that lasted for two weeks, trained at least 2,000 federal, state, and local government civil servants in the Enugu, with the state government poised to train as many as 10,000 civil servants in the state by the end of the last quarter of 2024. During the training at the Digital-Skills Enhancement Zones at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enu

  The Enugu State Government has trained civil servants in the state on digital skills to boost workflow, efficiency, and productivity for workers between the ages of 21 to 45 years. The government began implementing the Digital Skill Nigeria (DSN) programme as part of the measures to digitize the Enugu civil service, equip workers with modern skills like their counterparts in developed countries, and institute e-governance infrastructure in the state. The programme, a collaboration between the Enugu State government, Microsoft, the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Tech4Dev, in the first batch that lasted for two weeks, trained at least 2,000 federal, state, and local government civil servants in the Enugu, with the state government poised to train as many as 10,000 civil servants in the state by the end of the last quarter of 2024. During the training at the Digital-Skills Enhancement Zones at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enug

The Enugu State Government has trained civil servants in the state on digital skills to boost workflow, efficiency, and productivity for workers between the ages of 21 to 45 years. The government began implementing the Digital Skill Nigeria (DSN) programme as part of the measures to digitize the Enugu civil service, equip workers with modern skills like their counterparts in developed countries, and institute e-governance infrastructure in the state. The programme, a collaboration between the Enugu State government, Microsoft, the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Tech4Dev, in the first batch that lasted for two weeks, trained at least 2,000 federal, state, and local government civil servants in the Enugu, with the state government poised to train as many as 10,000 civil servants in the state by the end of the last quarter of 2024. During the training at the Digital-Skills Enhancement Zones at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu

The honorable minister, innovation, science and technology, Chief Uche Nnaji NWAKIBIE, an astute business man and foremost pioneer in the introduction of advanced medical imaging systems in government teaching hospitals in Nigeria in partnership with world technology giants prior to inception as Honorable minister of science and technology has charged all research institutions under his supervision with one mandate, PUT NIGERIA ON THE GLOBAL MAP IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION BY MASS COMMERCIALIZATION OF RESEARCH DATA. Prior to his appointment as minister, little was  known about the services of many research institutions in Nigeria because their data and products do not get to the markets but end up at the prototype stages in the laboratories.  In one year of his service to Nigeria, as honorable minister, innovation science and technology, the honorable minister provided large scale productivity enhancement, emphasizing in research collaboration,  data sharing over secure data c

   Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been conferred with a National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, Award by the Office of the Vice President on the World MSME Day for his outstanding contributions to the MSME sub-sector in his state. Presenting the award on behalf of the Vice President during this year’s National MSME Awards held at the Aso Presidential Villa on Wednesday, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the Vice President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, said governor Mbah had impressed with his leadership capacity. “The recipient is someone my principal described as changing the leadership strategy, not only in Enugu State, but in the whole of the South East. “Dr. Peter Mbah is also one of the most IT-savvy individuals I have ever met and he is putting a lot of that experience and knowledge into governance in Enugu State. And he also recognises the impact that MSMEs have, not just on the labour market, but on productivity and increase in economi

  Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been conferred with a National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, Award by the Office of the Vice President on the World MSME Day for his outstanding contributions to the MSME sub-sector in his state. Presenting the award on behalf of the Vice President during this year’s National MSME Awards held at the Aso Presidential Villa on Wednesday, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the Vice President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, said governor Mbah had impressed with his leadership capacity. “The recipient is someone my principal described as changing the leadership strategy, not only in Enugu State, but in the whole of the South East. “Dr. Peter Mbah is also one of the most IT-savvy individuals I have ever met and he is putting a lot of that experience and knowledge into governance in Enugu State. And he also recognises the impact that MSMEs have, not just on the labour market, but on productivity and increase in economic

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been conferred with a National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, Award by the Office of the Vice President on the World MSME Day for his outstanding contributions to the MSME sub-sector in his state. Presenting the award on behalf of the Vice President during this year’s National MSME Awards held at the Aso Presidential Villa on Wednesday, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the Vice President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, said governor Mbah had impressed with his leadership capacity. “The recipient is someone my principal described as changing the leadership strategy, not only in Enugu State, but in the whole of the South East. “Dr. Peter Mbah is also one of the most IT-savvy individuals I have ever met and he is putting a lot of that experience and knowledge into governance in Enugu State. And he also recognises the impact that MSMEs have, not just on the labour market, but on productivity and increase in economic a

The Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission hosted the highly anticipated Enugu State Gaming Conference 2024 today, June 27th, 2024. Themed "Exploring the Future of Gaming: Innovations and Collaborations," the event brought together key stakeholders, industry experts, and enthusiasts to discuss the evolving landscape of the gaming industry and its potential impact on the state's economy. Representing the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Deputy Governor His Excellency Barr Ifeanyi Ossai, delivered an inspiring keynote address, highlighting the transformative potential of the gaming industry. “The landscape of gaming has changed significantly over the years, especially with the introduction of trends such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and blockchain integration, making gaming platforms easier to access and improving gaming experiences,” he stated. The Deputy Governor emphasized the economic opportunities that the gaming industry

  As the upcoming 2024 Enugu State Local Government Council election approaches, Honorable Uche Kelvin Ede has emerged as a suitable candidate for the chairmanship of Enugu South Local Government Council. Members of the "Advocate for Inclusive Governance," have endorsed Ede, while urging the good people of Enugu South LGA to give him every necessary support, citing his unwavering commitment to the welfare of the council as he possesses qualities that make him a suitable candidate for this pivotal role: Hon Ede has a proventrack record in leadership, demonstrating his ability to pilot the affairs of the council optimally, His dedication to addressing the needs and concerns of local residents has earned him widespread support within the communities in the council, Ede is known for his integrity and transparent approach to governance, which has built trust among constituents. He has shown a strong commitment to promoting sustainable development initiatives aimed at improving inf

  A group of estate surveyors and valuers has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for the remarkable progress made in land administration reforms, security, and infrastructure in the state in the past one year, stating that no country in the world had ever developed without proper land policy and administration. The group, Ubosi Eleh and Co, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to Government House Enugu, Wednesday, to notify and invite the governor to a workshop for estate surveyors and valuers holding in Enugu city. The group of professionals led by Emeka Eleh listed the enactment of the Enugu State Geographic Information Services law, legislation to fight land grabbers, and the effort to correct the illegalities committed in property development in the state as commendable steps towards repositioning the state for exponential socioeconomic development. Eleh said that Mbah had repositioned Enugu as the right place to do business in Nigeria, expressing delight about t

    In line with Governor Peter Mbah’s administration's commitment to improving healthcare delivery, ensuring the safety and efficacy of herbal medicine, and integrating traditional practices into the broader healthcare system, the Enugu State Government through the State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, is set to launch a pioneering initiative aimed at regulating herbal medicine practice across the state.  This landmark regulation and Sensitization Programme is scheduled to run from June 26th to July 10th, 2024, and will cover all Local Government Councils within the three Senatorial Zones of the state. By regulating herbal medicine practice, the government aims to safeguard public health, promote sustainable practices, and empower local practitioners with the knowledge and tools necessary to provide high-quality care. The Regulation and Sensitization Programme will feature a series of seminars and workshops, beginning with an opening ceremony on June 26th, 2024, in

  In line with Governor Peter Mbah’s administration's commitment to improving healthcare delivery, ensuring the safety and efficacy of herbal medicine, and integrating traditional practices into the broader healthcare system, the Enugu State Government through the State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, is set to launch a pioneering initiative aimed at regulating herbal medicine practice across the state.  This landmark regulation and Sensitization Programme is scheduled to run from June 26th to July 10th, 2024, and will cover all Local Government Councils within the three Senatorial Zones of the state. By regulating herbal medicine practice, the government aims to safeguard public health, promote sustainable practices, and empower local practitioners with the knowledge and tools necessary to provide high-quality care. The Regulation and Sensitization Programme will feature a series of seminars and workshops, beginning with an opening ceremony on June 26th, 2024, in E

Some suspected bandits have killed the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State, Prof. Yusuf Saidu. This was revealed in a post shared by a senior staff of the university, Mohammed Sajo, on his social media handle on Monday. Sajo said, “He was attacked and killed by the suspected Bandits today (Monday) on his way to Kaduna from Sokoto State. “May Allah accept his soul and forgive his sins. “This is a painful loss to all members of the University community, NSBMB and the Academia at large. “A man of integrity, religion, dedication and courage,” the post added. Saidu of Biochemistry, until his death, was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research Innovation and Development Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Police, Sokoto State Command, ASP Ahmed Rufai, said the incident happened in Zamfara State, not Sokoto. Meanwhile, efforts to speak with the Zamfara State Police spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, w

Four suspected killers of a retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, and national chairman of retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Harold Uwem Udokwere, have been arrested by the police. The federal capital territory (FCT) police command confirmed the arrest of the suspects, who have confessed to the killing of the retired Army General at his Abuja residence Saturday morning. The suspects reportedly killed Udokwere on Saturday morning at an estate in the nation’s capital with a knife. Addressing a press briefing on Monday, Benneth Igweh, FCT police commissioner, said two of the suspects are at large. The arrested suspects include Ibrahim Rabiu, 33; Nafiu Jamil, 33; Aliyu Abdullahi, 47; and Mohammed Nuhu, 28. Igweh said the command also arrested kidnappers terrorising the FCT. He said on May 6, officers acting on intelligence arrested Isa Mohammed, 30 (an escapee of Kuje prison break in 2022), and his brother, Nasiru Mohammed, also known as Danger. Igweh said:

His Royal Majesty Igwe Sir Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, Igwe Ogadagidi of Edem-Ani Nsukka, has once again demonstrated his commitment to education and empowerment. The Chairman of the South East Traditional Rulers Council and the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council has extended his benevolent act towards visually impaired students from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), who visited him at his palace in Nsukka. The visit, led by Prince Sebastian Chiagozie from the Political Science department, was a gesture of homage and congratulations to Igwe Ogadagidi on his recent inauguration as Chairman of the South East Traditional Rulers Council. It also aimed to highlight the challenges faced by visually impaired students at the university. In response, His Majesty Igwe Ogadagidi expressed his gratitude for the visit and commended the students for their determination and academic pursuits. Emphasizing that there is "ability in disability," he encouraged them to continue striving f

Enugu witnessed a historic moment today, as Rangers International FC, the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, returned home triumphantly with the NPFL Cup. The jubilant celebration saw sports enthusiasts and advocates of good governance converge on Okpara Square to honor this significant achievement. The victory is widely attributed to the dynamic leadership of  Enugu State Governor, His Excellency Barr Peter Mbah, whose administration's resilient and innovative spirit has been a catalyst for this success. Gov Mbah has been vocal about his administration’s commitment to sports, famously declaring, “It’s either victory or nothing.” His unwavering support and substantial investments in the sports sector have played a pivotal role in Rangers’ resurgence. Gov. Mbah’s dedication to the club was evident as he facilitated Rangers’ return to play at their historic ground, the Cathedral, after several years of being away. This move has been celebrated by fans and players

The Enugu State Government, through the State Ministry of Health, has issued a public service announcement alerting residents to a cholera outbreak affecting several states in Nigeria. Although Enugu State has not reported any confirmed cases, the government emphasizes the importance of staying informed and adopting preventive measures to safeguard public health. Cholera, an acute diarrheal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae, can be effectively prevented through proper hygiene and sanitation practices. Residents are urged to boil or treat drinking water, wash hands frequently, and report any symptoms immediately. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Cholera Outbreak Alert Dear residents of Enugu State, The Enugu State Government through the State Ministry of Health wishes to bring your attention to the ongoing cholera outbreak affecting several states in Nigeria.  While we have not yet confirmed any cases in our state, it is crucial to stay informed and take preventive measures to protect ours

  Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the youth in the state to embrace entrepreneurial and innovative spirit to move the state and country forward, urging them to see themselves as leaders, who have significant roles to play in the development of the state. The governor gave the advice at weekend during the 2024 Enugu Leadership and Business Summit, organised by Enugu Innovative Youths (EIY). Speaking at the the summit themed, “The Role Of Youths in Building A New Enugu”, the governor emphasized on the importance of youths embracing new knowledge in all its forms and seeking mentorship from those who had walked the path before them. He urged them not to underestimate the power of collaboration and creativity in achieving their dreams. Addressing the youths at the summit held at University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Governor Mbah extolled the energy the youths brought to the submit, saying that the gathering showed the incredible power that lay within the youths to reshape

Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the youth in the state to embrace entrepreneurial and innovative spirit to move the state and country forward, urging them to see themselves as leaders, who have significant roles to play in the development of the state. The governor gave the advice at weekend during the 2024 Enugu Leadership and Business Summit, organised by Enugu Innovative Youths (EIY). Speaking at the the summit themed, “The Role Of Youths in Building A New Enugu”, the governor emphasized on the importance of youths embracing new knowledge in all its forms and seeking mentorship from those who had walked the path before them. He urged them not to underestimate the power of collaboration and creativity in achieving their dreams. Addressing the youths at the summit held at University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Governor Mbah extolled the energy the youths brought to the submit, saying that the gathering showed the incredible power that lay within the youths to reshape th

Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the youth in the state to embrace entrepreneurial and innovative spirit to move the state and country forward, urging them to see themselves as leaders, who have significant roles to play in the development of the state. The governor gave the advice at weekend during the 2024 Enugu Leadership and Business Summit, organised by Enugu Innovative Youths (EIY). Speaking at the the summit themed, “The Role Of Youths in Building A New Enugu”, the governor emphasized on the importance of youths embracing new knowledge in all its forms and seeking mentorship from those who had walked the path before them. He urged them not to underestimate the power of collaboration and creativity in achieving their dreams. Addressing the youths at the summit held at University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Governor Mbah extolled the energy the youths brought to the submit, saying that the gathering showed the incredible power that lay within the youths to reshape th

   Blaise Felix Aliyu, a student of the Air Force Comprehensive School, Kaduna, has been punished to death by two of his senior colleagues. Aliyu, an orphan, who lost his parents in 2013, is said to be survived by his twin brother, who is also a student at the military boarding school, located in Mando, Kaduna.Two SS3 students reportedly summoned the 15-year-old to their room under the pretext of punishing him but ended up killing him. The deceased body has been deposited in the mortuary. Reacting to the development, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, spokesperson for the Nigerian Airforce (NAF), expressed the institution’s sorrow. In a statement issued on Saturday, Gabkwet said an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing. “The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, and indeed the entire NAF family are saddened by the painful and unfortunate incident of the untimely death of one of our students at Air Force Secondary School, Kaduna, on J

Nimbo community prepare to bid farewell to their loved ones, brutally slain in a recent attack by suspected herdsmen in the villages of Ugwujoro and Umuome. The mass burial ceremony for Onyishi Ugwu Orukwu, Mr. Odiegwu Julius, Mr. Gabriel Ugwor, and 2-year-old Master Chukwuebuka Okeh will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Compound on June 29, 2024, at 10 AM.  This follows the tragic events of April 29, 2024, when suspected Fulani herdsmen launched a devastating assault on the Nimbo community in Enugu State, resulting in four deaths and numerous injuries. The community invites all sympathizers, government representatives, and well-wishers to join in paying their final respects and standing in solidarity. Announcement Read; The entire Ugwujoro and Umuome Villages in Nimbo sorrowfully announce the mass burial ceremony for their brothers, fathers, and sons brutally killed by suspected herdsmen. The following individuals will be laid to rest: Late Onyishi Ugwu Orukwu Late Mr. Odiegwu

  Blaise Felix Aliyu, a student of the Air Force Comprehensive School, Kaduna, has been punished to death by two of his senior colleagues. Aliyu, an orphan, who lost his parents in 2013, is said to be survived by his twin brother, who is also a student at the military boarding school, located in Mando, Kaduna.Two SS3 students reportedly summoned the 15-year-old to their room under the pretext of punishing him but ended up killing him. The deceased body has been deposited in the mortuary. Reacting to the development, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, spokesperson for the Nigerian Airforce (NAF), expressed the institution’s sorrow. In a statement issued on Saturday, Gabkwet said an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing. “The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, and indeed the entire NAF family are saddened by the painful and unfortunate incident of the untimely death of one of our students at Air Force Secondary School, Kaduna, on Ju

Three suspected members of a notorious kidnap gang were apprehended by the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards in Otukpo town, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA). The suspects were arrested on Monday while attempting to flee with N11 million Naira, believed to be ransom money collected from their recent victims. Eyewitnesses in Otukpo reported that the gang members were intercepted at the Otukpo motor park as they tried to board a bus to Makurdi, the state capital. Their apprehension followed a tip-off to the Community Volunteer Guards, who swiftly moved to the scene and detained the suspects. "They were arrested after information got to the Community Volunteer Guards from Otukpo Motor Park, where they were trying to board a vehicle to Makurdi," an eyewitness disclosed. "The Guards immediately moved to the scene and had them arrested. They were searched, and some money, suspected to be the ransom received from their victims, was recovered from them." Following th