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...Rounds Up "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" with Grassroots Empowerment  In a remarkable display of civic engagement, advocacy, and community solidarity, Mrs. Ngozi Ogbodo has commended the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah, and his wife, Her Excellency Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, for their visionary decision to site a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Agbani , Nkanu West Local Government Area. The commendation was delivered during a wrap up sensitization programme held on 15th December 2025 , as part of the 16-Day Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign championed by the Enugu State First Lady. The event, organized collaboratively by the Office of the Wife of the Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government, the Office of the First Lady of Enugu State, and the Custos Care Foundation, drew participants from across the local government area, including youths, students, women leaders, traditional rulers, political a...

  ...Laud Governor Mbah’s Inclusive Governance and Support for Women ...Amb. Amaka Nweke Celebrates Gov Mbah’s Visionary Leadership, Dedicates Global Awards to the Governor In a heart-stirring celebration that lit up the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu on Tuesday, hundreds of excited women from various organisations stormed the arrival terminal in a colourful, emotional and unprecedented welcome for Ambassador Mrs Amaka Nweke JP, following her historic honours fron the XIX World Water Congress in Marrakech, Morocco. The grand reception, marked by cheers, banners, cultural displays and heartfelt tributes, became another powerful endorsement of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s transformative leadership and his commitment to placing Enugu State on the global map. Amb. Amaka Nweke, visibly moved by the overwhelming show of love, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the women and dedicated the honour to Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, whom she described as the true architect of Enugu’s...

Ambassador Mrs. Amaka Nweke JP has opened her heart in a moving and deeply emotional reflection on the moment she was announced as the Overall Best Scientific Oral Presentation winner at the XIX World Water Congress in Marrakech, Morocco, an achievement no one had claimed in 19 years. Her account paints a picture of raw emotion, divine timing, and the triumph of pure merit, placing both her and Enugu State firmly on the global map of water-sector innovation. According to Ambassador Nweke, the moment the announcement was made felt unreal. “In two minutes, confusion turned to tears of joy,” she said, recounting how she watched the screen repeatedly, struggling to believe the name flashing before her eyes was truly hers. “I was speechless, eyes glued to the screen, double-checking that the name flashing was really mine. My heart raced, tears streamed down my cheeks, and I could barely string a word to His Excellency or even to my husband.” She described how she instinctively stepped forwa...

  Enugu State has achieved yet another historic milestone on the world stage as Ambassador Mrs. Amaka Nweke JP, Member IV of the Enugu State Local Government Service Commission and Chairman of its WASH Committee, delivered one of the most celebrated presentations at the XIX World Water Congress in Marrakech, Morocco, an exceptional performance that has now earned her the prestigious “Best Scientific Oral Presentation” award. Her groundbreaking session, titled “Water and Nature: Innovative Solutions for a City in Nature – Using Enugu’s Coal City to Water City as a Case Study,” not only captivated an international audience of over 100 countries but positioned Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s Water-City vision as one of the world’s boldest, most practical models of water governance and urban resilience. The global congress, attended by top-tier dignitaries including the United Nations Secretary-General; host of the Congress and Morocco’s Minister for Equipment and Water, Dr. Nizar ...

  Enugu State’s Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology,  Dr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh , popularly known as the  Prince of Mburubu , has made one of the most significant political donations in the state in recent months by presenting a fleet of buses and  ₦50 million  to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State. The handover ceremony, held in Enugu on Tuesday, witnessed a large gathering of party leaders, supporters and stakeholders who described the gesture as a major boost to the APC’s organisational strength as it intensifies preparations for future political engagements. Dr. Ezeh donated  one Coaster bus and four Toyota HiAce (Hummer) buses , each assigned to critical arms of the party. The women’s wing received the Coaster bus, the youth wing took delivery of a HiAce bus, while the remaining two buses were designated for administrative and mobilisation activities across the state. Addressing party members during the presentation, the ...

... Maps out Three Core Pillars To Overcome Disruptions, Sustain Nigeria's HIV/AIDS Response And Reduce HIV/AIDS Prevalence In Enugu Below 1%. The Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (ENSACA), Dr. Emeh Rita , while delivering her address at the commemoration of WORLD AIDS DAY 2025 commended the trust health professionals have earned by disseminating quality and authentic HIV information to adolescents. She urged more health workers to get involved in school, market and community awareness programs. She highlighted the vital role of teachers, religious leaders, and parents, in HIV sensitization and praised their efforts. She also noted the wider reach of social media in this campaign, underscoring its importance and emphasizing the need for health workers to use social media channels to spread HIV information to the public. Dr. Emeh expressed gratitude to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, describing him as “the most innovativ...