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The declarative statement made by Gov. Hope Uzodimma during the State APC Stakeholders meeting today may not be a child’s play but a strong determination to ensure that APC wins all elective offices from the state to the national level through members dedication and commitment. The Governor who said “WE ARE APC MEMBERS, WE ARE OBEDIENT TO APC NOT OBEDIENT TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ANY OTHER POLITICAL PARTY” only shows the preparedness of the party ahead of 2023 to remain united and unshaken as well as work in line with the party’s directive which does not only promote cohesion of ideas but leads to victory. Contrary to the aggressive held opinion by a movement influenced by depraved, treacherous, compromised politicians who are out to service their self ego and mystify governance especially when their selfish interests are not threatened, Gov. Hope Uzodimma remains unperturbed as he is sure that for such politicians they will only end up leaving their followers in distraught without actions...

The Board of Directors of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has appointed Dr. Ernest Mupwaya as the Deputy Managing Director of the company. The appointment took effect on the 25th day of June, 2022. It will be recalled that in April, 2022, Mupwaya joined EEDC as an Executive Director, in charge of Technical & Operations, as part of the organization’s efforts towards the actualization of its Sustainability and Transformation program. His wealth of experience will no doubt bring about positive change in the company’s Commercial and Technical functions, thereby resulting to enhanced overall performance, for sustainable growth. With over 30 years of experience garnered in the Electricity industry, Mupwaya has occupied very senior positions, part of which was as the Managing Director, ZESCO, Zambia; Commercial Director, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), where he was later elevated to the position of Managing Director/CEO. He has been involved in the executi...

Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma attributed the great success in the State's Security system to the inter-agency collaboration among the various security agencies in the State. The Governor made this disclosure at the opening ceremony of the ongoing Army Day Celebration 2022 holding in Owerri, Imo State.  Governor Uzodimma used the opportunity to advocate for more collaborative partnerships between Nigeria's security forces for greater productivity in the fight against insecurity and criminality. On his part, Prof. Osita M. Ogbu (OON) the Guest Speaker at the event extensively x-rayed the subject of "Curbing Insecurity In Nigeria and the Imperative of Inter-security Agency collaboration and Coordination." He cited several instances and advanced  strategies for increasing productivity in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. In his speech, the Chief of Army Staff (COSA), Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, expressed satisfactio...

The Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has appointed Engr. Nzewodo Franklin Nkemakolam as the General Manager of Imo ENTRACO. Engr. Nzewodo who hails from Amawom in Owerri Municipal Council is an engineer by training and of proven repute. Over the years he has distinguished himself in the profession as one who is poised towards bringing an enviable change in both architectural and environmental aesthetics of the state. His appointment is a true testament that the shared prosperity government of Gov. Hope Uzodimma is very much interested in persons with the pedigree and antecedents to help drive home the visions of his administration as it concerns the restoration of the lost glory of Owerri capital city and its environs. Going forward, Engr. Nkemakolam is saddled with the obvious responsibility of ensuring that Owerri capital city is clean and green and will work towards given the state both internal and external ambiance that will propel economic growth through attracting inves...

The Speaker Imo State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh has emerged "Most Proactive Speaker" of the year 2022 at the just concluded online Achievers Award voting, organized by a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Arise Africa Network of Nigeria Ibeh scored 12,800 votes to emerge winner of the contest against the runner-up the Speaker of Bauchi Rt Hon Abubakar Suliman who got 6, 250 votes, while the Speaker of Enugu State Assembly , Rt Hon Edward Ubosi came 3rd with 4, 450 votes. The Achievers Award is an annual award powered by Arise Africa Magazine, a global recognized accolade event aimed at celebrating and encouraging excellence in Politics, Sports, Business, Academics etc. The Arise Africa Magazine team recently visited the Speaker Imo State House of Assembly to notify and congratulate him for emerging winner of the global award. The group stated that Rt Hon Kennedy Ibeh has been inspiring and impacting the society positively before his foray into politics, he ...

  A yet to be identified vandal suspect was electrocuted in the early hours of today, Sunday, 3rd July, 2022, while vandalising Umuezerimpi 500KVA Distribution Substation, property of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC), located at Umuatuegwu Okija, Anambra State.  This development was made known by the Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, in Enugu, today.  According to Ezeh, the deceased was not operating alone, as other members of his gang took to their heels immediately he was electrocuted, leaving behind his lifeless body and their tools at the scene of the incident.  Ezeh confirmed that a formal report on this development has been lodged at the Okija Police Division, for detailed investigation.  The tools used by the elecrocuted vandal and his fleeing colleagues were also recovered and his corpse deposited at the Okija General Hospital Mortuary.  This is coming just few days after EEDC issued a report on four suspecte...