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…Thanks Enugu East Chairman for Opportunity to Serve as Iyiukwu Development Centre Administrator, Says Appointment Brings Joy to Family and Ogbeke Nike Community Comrade Ugwu Michael Okwudili, popularly known as Alhaji Jango, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, Engr. Pastor Dr. Beloved-Dan Obi-Anike, for recommending him for appointment as Administrator of Iyiukwu Development Centre. Alhaji Jango, a prominent grassroots mobiliser and President-General of Ogbeke Nike Autonomous Community, described the recommendation as a remarkable gesture of trust and confidence, saying it had brought immense joy to his family and the people of Ogbeke Nike. He said the appointment carries special significance for his community, noting that, to the best of his knowledge, he is the first son of Ogbeke Nike to occupy the position of Administrator of Iyiukwu Development Centre. The community leader described Pastor Engr. Beloved-Dan Obi-...

…Says decision follows public concerns, seeks wider consultations and enlightenment The member representing Ezeagu Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr. Chima Obieze , has withdrawn his proposed Crowd Control and Public Safety Bill , following widespread reactions and concerns over the legislation. Obieze announced the withdrawal on Thursday, October 8, 2026, saying the decision would provide an opportunity for broader stakeholder consultations and public enlightenment on the objectives of the proposed law. The lawmaker maintained that the Bill was conceived in good faith and primarily out of concern for the protection of lives and prevention of avoidable tragedies at public gatherings across Enugu State. “My proposed Crowd Control and Public Safety Bill is hereby withdrawn. Let me once again state that the intention behind the Bill is born purely out of concern for human life and safety.” Obieze said the proposed legislation was intended to establi...

…Mbah appoints Enugu Air Chairman Richard Agu as Commissioner-Designate ENUGU — Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has appointed Barr. Richard Agu , Chairman of the Board of Enugu Air, as Commissioner-Designate for the Enugu State Ministry of Transport . The appointment was announced in a Public Service Announcement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Enugu State Government and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia , on October 7, 2026. According to the statement, Governor Mbah approved Agu’s appointment and has forwarded his name to the Enugu State House of Assembly for the mandatory screening and confirmation in accordance with the law. The statement reads: “The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of Barr. Richard Agu, Chairman of the Board of Enugu Air, as Commissioner-Designate for the Enugu State Ministry of Transport.” It added: “In accorda...

…Says Sustainable Development Begins at the Grassroots The President General of Ihenyi Agarama Autonomous Community, Eha-Amufu, and Senior Special Assistant to the Chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area on WASH, Hon. Charles Ilodi, has congratulated Hon. Brendan Emeka Ani on his election as the Executive Chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. Ilodi described Ani’s victory as a fresh opportunity to strengthen grassroots governance and pursue development that directly reflects the needs and aspirations of communities across Isi-Uzo. In a congratulatory message, the community development advocate urged the newly elected chairman to make the people and their communities the driving force behind his administration, stressing that sustainable development is best achieved when residents are actively involved in determining and implementing projects that affect their lives. According to him, Ani’s emergence comes with a significant responsibility to translate the confiden...

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed ₦7,786,400 to 26 students of the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Enugu, for the 2025/2026 academic session. The latest disbursement provides financial support to the beneficiaries while further strengthening access to tertiary education for students of the medical and applied sciences institution. Following the release of the funds, SUMAS has also commenced the process of refunding students who had already paid their school fees before receiving the NELFUND support . The development means eligible students who made payments ahead of the NELFUND disbursement can now benefit from the refund process, subject to the university’s verification and applicable procedures. The latest intervention highlights NELFUND’s continuing role in easing the financial burden of higher education and supporting students to remain focused on their studies.

The latest NELFUND disbursement figures from Kogi State have brought a new dimension to the controversy surrounding former Senator Dino Melaye’s recent comments on the Federal Government’s student loan programme, with the data showing that the intervention goes far beyond the ₦20,000 monthly upkeep allowance he highlighted in his criticism. Melaye, a former member of the House of Representatives and former Senator representing Kogi West, recently criticised NELFUND, focusing particularly on the ₦20,000 monthly upkeep payment to beneficiaries. He questioned how ₦20,000 could cover students’ annual school fees and challenged the description of the programme as a student-fee intervention. But the Kogi figures present a substantially broader picture and show why the former lawmaker should have considered the complete structure of the scheme before drawing conclusions. Across eight tertiary institutions listed in the Kogi State disbursement data, NELFUND has disbursed a combined ₦8.205 bill...