Steel Manufacturers Hail Tinubu,Uzoka Over $14bn Investment.

Basic Metal, Iron and Steel Products Manufacturers Association, a sectoral arm of the Manufacturer Association of Nigeria, (MAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Honourable Minister of Industry Trade and Investment Dr Doris Uzoka for attracting $14 billion investment to boost the nation’s economy.

It also praised the president for his brilliant performances at the just concluded Nigeria-India economic roundtable meeting in India, noting the spirited efforts he made at the summit in his quest to ensure the growth of Nigeria’s economy.

The association, in a statement signed by its chairman, Alhaji Kamoru Yusuf, who is also the group managing director of KAM Holdings Limited, an Ilorin- based iron and steel company, added that the feats recorded by the Bola Tinubu-led government within 100 days of its inauguration would no doubt accelerate economic recovery and business growth in the steel sector.

“President Tinubu has by all standards demonstrated his love and readiness to support the industrialists.

We, in the iron and steel sector of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) are ready to support his administration with data, workable templates and roadmaps that will support Mr. President in his endeavour to succeed in delivering his mandate to Nigerians.

“As major stakeholders in Nigeria’s project, we received this news with huge excitement and sense of fulfillment and hope that the breakthrough will further change the game of operations as ‘risk takers’ in the nation’s business environment. We pledge our unalloyed support to Bola Tinubu’s administration towards ensuring and providing an enabling atmosphere for industrialists to continue to thrive.

“President Tinubu’s exceptional efforts in attracting such a substantial investment for Nigeria’s steel sector deserves standing ovation and applause, “the association said.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

In a shocking move, against all speculations over the last few days, Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo confirmed his decision to Diaspora Digital Media on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, but declined to provide further details, opting instead to share his reasons during an interactive session on X (Twitter) Space. The session, scheduled for 8 PM, will feature Ozigbo in conversation with Anambra's First Son, @uchepokoye, discussing pressing issues affecting Anambra State, including security challenges, societal fabric collapse, and the hope for a better future. Ozigbo's resignation has sparked interest, with many awaiting his detailed explanation for leaving the Labour Party. His decision comes at a critical time for the party, which has been navigating various challenges in recent months. Credit: Diaspora Digital Media

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