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Chime Tasks New LG Chairmen On Projects

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Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, has inaugurated the newly elected chairmen of the 17 local  government councils in the state with a charge that they should embark on viable projects that would impact positively on the lives of their people.

Chime also advised them to always carry the people along through consultation before embarking on any projects or programmes that would affect or concern them as stakeholders in their administration.

“I charge you to ensure that you do not disappoint the people and PDP, you must continue to consult with your people, do not keep them in the dark, tell them what you do to carry them along”, he said.

The Governor, however, told the new Local Government bosses that the state government maintained a zero tolerance to corruption and abuse of power and would not hesitate to take appropriate action against any of them found wanting in these regard.

He, assured the people that things would be better in Enugu State in 2012, appealing to them to continue with their support to the administration and the party in their efforts to serve them better.

Governor Chime noted that PDP in the state has come to stay as a party that was acceptable to all, noting that out of 260 councillorship candidates in the local government election 247 were returned unopposed as true representatives of the people.

He also  thanked the former council chairmen whom he described as great ambassadors of the party for their good works in their respective council areas,  adding that the challenge given to them by allowing them spend their allocations without interference had paid off.

Also speaking on behalf of the former local government chairmen in the state, their chairman, Dr. Sam Ugwu, thanked the people of the State for their support and solidarity throughout their four years of service, urging them to accord their predecessors the same support.

He aslo thanked Governor Sullivan Chime for giving them free hand to discharge their duties by not interfering with the local governments’ funds,  adding  that the achievements recorded by the out-gone chairman were not unconnected with the enabling environment provided by the governor.

Dr. Ugwu advised the incoming chairmen to be mindful of their promise during electioneering campaign and endeavour to fulfill them.

Also speaking on behalf of the inaugurated Chairmen, the chairman of Enugu South Mr. Nwabueze Okafor,  thanked Governor Chime for ensuring peaceful and hitch free local government council elections where they emerged.

He  thanked the people of the state who found them worthy to serve and assured them that they would live up to expectations.

Mr. Okafor express joy that democracy has been entrenched in the local government system in the state where people elect those to serve them and  assured the people of the State of the readiness of the incoming chairmen to serve them better.

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Gov Alia Appoints TuFace As Adviser

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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as TuFace, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
In a viral video on Wednesday, Governor Alia praised TuFace for all the support towards his administration.
The Governor stated that TuFace can do more.
He stated, “On behalf of the Benue State Government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart a way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advice as well.
“So, I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Community Outreach.”

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Oborevwori, Okowa Dump PDP For APC

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Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with The Tide’s source.
Similarly, the defection of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was announced on Wednesday in Asaba by Senator James Manager, following a meeting that lasted over six hours at the Government House.
Senator Manager said all PDP members in the State, including the Governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker, the state party chairman, and all local government chairmen, had agreed to join the APC.
“We cannot continue to be in a sinking boat,” he said.
The decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders and was made in the interest of Delta State’s long-term development.
Governor Oborevwori, who won the 2023 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by senior APC officials in what political analysts are already describing as a strategic realignment with far-reaching implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Speakers Conference Tasks FG, Governors On Wanton Killings

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The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger State and most recently, Kwara State, calling on the federal and state governments to take urgent steps to stem the tide.
Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Rt Hon. Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, said the gruesome killings had led to tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians.
“We are alarmed by the escalating insecurity in the land and the seeming helplessness with which these attacks are met. The time for mere condemnation and rhetoric has passed; urgent and coordinated action is now required at all levels of government to end these bloodbaths and restore peace and order.
“While we acknowledge that defence and national security fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government, we must stress that every level of government bears responsibility for the security and welfare of the people. State governors, in particular, must rise to the occasion and fully understand that governance is not limited to road construction and ceremonial functions. True governance is rooted in the protection of lives, the preservation of order, and the alleviation of suffering,” he said.
He called on state governments to complement the efforts of the Federal Government by making and enforcing enabling laws for community policing and other grassroots-driven security models.
According to him, States must develop proactive frameworks that integrate local intelligence, social support systems, and youth engagement in the fight against insecurity.
The conference also urged the Federal Government to meaningfully engage the citizenry and introduce bold, practical measures to cushion the hardship caused by its current economic policies.
“Millions of Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and a cost-of-living crisis. It is imperative that relief initiatives—targeted, transparent, and impactful—are rolled out without delay. Dialogue, not distance, must define the relationship between the government and its people at this critical time.
“The Conference of Speakers affirms its commitment to supporting all legislative actions necessary to restore security, promote justice, and foster inclusive governance across the country. The killings in Benue, Niger, Plateau, Borno, Kwara, and any part of Nigeria must not be allowed to continue unchecked. Justice must prevail, and peace must be restored.
“Let it be known: the safety, dignity, and well-being of every Nigerian must remain the top priority of all arms and levels of government,” Rt Hon. Ogundoyin said.

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