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By Chukwudi Louis Ani  Political Economist. In every progressive society, the true measure of leadership is the ability to ensure that public resources are deployed for the direct benefit of the people. This philosophy finds clear expression in the development vision of Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji Nwakaibie, captured in a simple but powerful statement: “Ego Ndi Enugu must be used for Ndi Enugu.” At the heart of this plan is accountability. Public funds, generated from the sweat and taxes of the people of Enugu State, must be transparently managed and channeled into projects that improve their daily lives. Roads, healthcare, education, security, agriculture, youth empowerment, and small business support are not privileges; they are rights that should naturally flow from prudent use of public resources. Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji Nwakaibie’s plan emphasizes inclusive development. It recognizes that Enugu’s strength lies in its people—farmers, traders, artisans, professionals, youths, an...

To have the heart to give is first to have a trained mind. Genuine generosity does not emerge by accident; it is the outcome of deliberate character formation. When the mind is disciplined towards empathy, justice, and the collective good, the heart naturally opens to service. This is where leadership finds its truest meaning. A good leader is not an emperor driven by self-interest, but a servant shaped by values, vision, and sacrifice. Leadership, in its finest form, is about people—seen and unseen, known and unknown. Uche Nnaji stands as a compelling example of this rare quality. Wherever one goes, there is always a story of a life he has touched—sometimes relatives, sometimes friends of relatives, and often people he has never met before. His impact is not loud, theatrical, or transactional; it is quiet, consistent, and humane. Many reap the dividends of democracy through his actions without even knowing him personally. This capacity to help effortlessly is not a coincidence. It is ...

Chief Ude Livinus Governor Peter Mbah’s signing of a ₦1.62 trillion 2026 budget, anchored on a projected ₦870 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), raises serious questions of credibility, fiscal honesty, and governance realism. This is a state that is currently owing over ₦36 billion in pensions and gratuities and about ₦40 billion to contractors. Yet, the same government now claims that revenue operatives at Lion Building “generated” ₦400 billion by the end of 2025 and can magically scale that figure to ₦870 billion in 2026. To put this claim in perspective, the Governor further asserted that Enugu State is now generating ₦2.5 billion daily. This is not economic transformation; it is statistical fantasy. Enugu residents have effectively become the latest minting press, expected to conjure revenues that do not exist in the real economy. There is no corresponding industrial base, no manufacturing boom, no export surge, no disclosed tax-base expansion to justify such exponential g...

The G-17 Political Movement, a grassroots mobilisation platform working to consolidate support for Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has continued to gather strength across Enugu State as the Igboeze North Local Government Area chapter held its inaugural meeting in grand style. The meeting, which marked the formal take-off of the G-17 structure in the local government, was spearheaded by Sir Celestine Okanya, who led the mobilisation of members and stakeholders drawn from various communities within Igboeze North. The gathering underscored the movement’s resolve to deepen grassroots engagement and expand its organisational reach in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the event, members reaffirmed their unwavering support for Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, citing his administration’s massive developmental strides across critical sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, transportation, tourism, industrialisation, and other strategic areas driving economic grow...

   ... she Applauded Governor Mbah’s Transformational Drive, Signals Continued Support Ahead 2027... The festive atmosphere of Christmas was further enlivened on December 27, 2025, as Chief Mrs Esther Ugwu (Odibeze na Enugu State) paid a warm courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, at his country home in Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area. The visit, rich in symbolism and goodwill, underscored a shared commitment to the ongoing transformation of Enugu State and signaled sustained solidarity with the governor’s visionary leadership ahead of 2027. Chief Mrs Ugwu, a renowned real estate mogul and accomplished businesswoman from Akegbe Ugwu in Nkanu West Local Government Area, expressed profound appreciation for what she described as the bold, deliberate and people-oriented governance of Governor Mbah. She commended the administration for opening up Enugu State to local and foreign investment, noting that the renewed confidence ...

There was overwhelming jubilation and a festive atmosphere in Nara Unataeze Ward 2, Nkanu East Local Government Council in Enugu State, as the Nwakaibeya Foundation rolled out its 2025 Annual Christmas Gifts Distribution, putting broad smiles on the faces of widows and women in the community through the distribution of bags of rice, wrappers and other essential gift items. The annual humanitarian gesture, which has consistently run for over a decade, once again reaffirmed the foundation’s enduring commitment to uplifting the vulnerable and celebrating womanhood, especially during the Christmas season. The event attracted large numbers of beneficiaries who gathered in joy and anticipation, turning the venue into a carnival of gratitude, songs and dance. The foundation was founded by Hon. Chief Dr. Chinedu Mbah (Dike Eji-Eje Mba na Enugu) and his beloved wife, Lolo Onyedika Mbah, whose passion for grassroots empowerment and compassion-driven service has remained unwavering over the years...