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...As Association Flags Off Interlocking, Solar Lighting and Comprehensive Upgrade of 70-Year-Old Orie Nara Ancient Market _...SSA to Governor, Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah , Performs Foundation Laying for the Landmark Community Project_ The ancient Orie Nara Market in Nara Unataeze, Enugu State, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, witnessed a major development milestone as the Nara Na Uzo Ije Cultural Association, popularly known as Nara in Diaspora, officially flagged off and performed the block-laying ceremony for the rehabilitation of the market, a multimillion-naira project designed to modernise the facility, improve trading conditions and stimulate economic activities in the community. The ceremony, held at the Orie Nara Market Square, brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, market stakeholders, traders, members of the association and other distinguished guests from the four autonomous communities that make up Nara Clan—Umuiba Nara Unataeze, Umuawalagu Nara Unataeze, Amofia Am...

        —By Ogene Romanus Chizoba  There are policy decisions that address today’s challenges, and there are decisions that quietly build the foundations for tomorrow. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive that legally recovered liquid funds from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) belongs firmly in the second category. Beyond the immediate financial injection, the decision reflects a futuristic understanding of what is required to sustain Nigeria’s student loan programme. Rather than allowing NELFUND to depend solely on periodic budgetary allocations, the administration is beginning to explore a broader and more sustainable financing architecture capable of supporting the Fund as demand for education financing grows. That is where the strategic importance of the President’s decision lies. NELFUND was established to break one of the most stubborn barriers to higher education in Nigeria...

   —By Ogene Romanus Chizoba  There are policy decisions that address today’s challenges, and there are decisions that quietly build the foundations for tomorrow. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive that legally recovered liquid funds from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) belongs firmly in the second category. Beyond the immediate financial injection, the decision reflects a futuristic understanding of what is required to sustain Nigeria’s student loan programme. Rather than allowing NELFUND to depend solely on periodic budgetary allocations, the administration is beginning to explore a broader and more sustainable financing architecture capable of supporting the Fund as demand for education financing grows. That is where the strategic importance of the President’s decision lies. NELFUND was established to break one of the most stubborn barriers to higher education in Nigeria: the inability...

        —By Ogene Romanus Chizoba  There are policy decisions that address today’s challenges, and there are decisions that quietly build the foundations for tomorrow. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive that legally recovered liquid funds from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) belongs firmly in the second category. Beyond the immediate financial injection, the decision reflects a futuristic understanding of what is required to sustain Nigeria’s student loan programme. Rather than allowing NELFUND to depend solely on periodic budgetary allocations, the administration is beginning to explore a broader and more sustainable financing architecture capable of supporting the Fund as demand for education financing grows. That is where the strategic importance of the President’s decision lies. NELFUND was established to break one of the most stubborn barriers to higher education in Nigeria...

  _. ..From the boardroom to the grassroots, the ADC Governorship Candidate brings over two decades of economic, financial and institutional leadership to the 2027 race._ _OBODOEZE CHUKWUMA OCHO  is the Executive Director, Finance & Operations, Zech Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited. A Visionary Leader. A Proven Builder. A Trusted Servant of the People. EXCLUSIVE PROFILE Obodoeze Chukwuma Ocho is a distinguished leader, accomplished economist, and strategic thinker with a strong record of building systems that work. With over two decades of experience across the oil and gas sector, financial systems, and institutional governance, he brings a rare blend of competence, integrity, and forward thinking leadership. He is widely respected for his ability to translate complex economic challenges into practical solutions that improve lives, create opportunities, and drive sustainable growth. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _Zech Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited Executive Director, Finance & ...

  _And for the NELFUND MD, Mr Sawyerr, the assignment is equally historic, as he has continued to ensure that the President’s vision does not remain a good idea on paper, but becomes a durable institution capable of opening doors for millions of Nigerian students.          OGENE ROMANUS CHIZOBA   _President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has several initiatives across different sectors of the Nigerian economy that continue to generate discussion, but among his quiet achievements, one stands out for its potential to transform the lives of millions of young Nigerians, the establishment and rapid expansion of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). _The idea behind NELFUND is simple but powerful, no qualified Nigerian should be denied the opportunity to pursue higher education simply because of financial circumstances. By creating a structured system through which students can access interest-free financial support for their education, the Tinubu administration in...