Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has flagged-off the construction and dualisation of the 43.7km Penoks-Abakpa Nike-Ugwogo-Nike-Opi Nsukka Road with streetlights and 18-month completion timeframe in line with his administration’s vision to make the state the premier destination for investment, business, tourism, and living.

Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at Opi attended by political heavy weights and leaders of Nsukka Zone, Mbah stressed that the the project, which includes straightening the of many bends, would drastically reduce accidents and criminality on the road.

“In the build-up to the election and in my acceptance speech after my election, we made a pledge that we are going to dualise the Penoks-Abakpa-Ugwogo-Opi-Nsukka Road because . we realised from the outset that if we had to grow this economy to an exponential height, no section of this state should be left behind, more so an economic hub like Nsukka Zone. So, all we are doing here today is connecting those dots,” he said.

Mbah regretted that a trip from Enugu to Nsukka presently takes over an hour, hence the decision to do the 3.6km from the Penoks Junction all the way to the T-Junction flyover in addition to the 41km Abakpa Nike-Opi Nsukka Road to reduice travel time to about 30 minutes and make it possible for the people to comfortably live and work in Enugu and vice versa.

He also noted that his administration’s grassroot-based development and economic model placed the Enugu North Zone at an advantage.

“We are doing projects based on electoral wards. Guess who are the greatest beneficiaries of this model? It is the Nsukka zone. You have 102 electoral wards. That means you will end up with 102 smart schools, 102 Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres, over 1,000km of roads based since we are additionally going to do at least 10km of roads per ward,” he remarked.

In his remark, the traditional ruler of Edem-Ani and Chairman, Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Samuel Asadu, said, “The people of Nsukka cultural zone and Enugu North Senatorial District never imagined the possibility of this life-time project. The only way we can pay you back is that you do not need to come to campaign here for your second tenure because we are all going to do that for you. You are Godsent to the people of Nsukka, Enugu State and Nigeria at large.”

Also speaking, the Deputy Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Ezeani Ezenta, noted that the governor had shut the mouths of naysayers.

“I feel emotional because a lot of things were said during the election. But today, by your good work, you have proved yourself even more Nsukka than any other Nsukka man,” he emphasised.

On his part, former Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Chief Okechukwu Itanyi, described the project as “gigantic, huge, unbelievable and marvelous,” noting that it would open Nsukka Zone and the state to the world.

“This is a legacy project. Your name will never die. Your spirit shall never die. We will continue to give you support,” he added.

Other speakers, including the Chairman of Nsukka Nsukka LGA, Hon. Jude Asogwa, former Secretaries to the State Government, Dr. Dan Shere and Prof. Simon Ortuanya, among others extolled the initiative.

Significantly, in a press statement he personally issued on Monday, Member representing Igboeze North/Udenu Federal Constituency on the platform of the Labour Party, Hon. Dennis Agbo, described the road as “a transformational project, which will greatly facilitate commerce, ease mass transit and evacuation of farm produce by our hard working farmers as well as fight crime and criminality.“

“Our governor has clearly demonstrated his uncanny ability to see and unleash the enormous potential of our dear state and people. It is heartwarming to note that Enugu has suddenly become a frontline state and a reference point for transformational project initiatives,” he stated.

The Member representing Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency and Leader of the Enugu State Caucus of the National Assembly, Hon
Nnoli Nnaji, expressed the total delight of the federal lawmakers at the governor’s development initiatives and pledged their total support for him to move the state forward.

Meanwhile the CEO of COMAG Construction Company, Cosmas Agu pledged to deliver a high quality project and on schedule.

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The Enugu State Government has stated that it is not in a hurry to make upward adjustment to the subvention it pays to its parent university, the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

The State Government rather said that it would not increase ESUT’s subvention in isolation to other state tertiary institutions who also receive government’s financial support.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof Chidiebere Onyia who disclosed this while delivering a lecture at the two-day capacity building training workshop for frontline staff in ESUT, said the state government will need to carry out human capital audit to ascertain the actual number of workers in the state who are adding value.

Speaking on the theme “Leadership and Strategic Planning in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria”, the state government scribe said that despite receiving 40% of its revenue from the federal government, the government is supporting the university with capital projects

“The state government receives 40% of its revenue from the federal allocation. Check the allocation and juxtapose it with current budget, you find out that we have barely 30% left for capital project. We have increased revenue generation by deploying technology to pluck loopholes.

“We are mindful and the VC will tell you, how much the government supports ESUT in capital projects. We are mindful of the fact that there will be a time where we have to review subventions across all institutions, not just ESUT. What we are doing now is to audit our human capital. At local government, we found out that 2000 staff were ghost workers and you could imagine the wage bill since 10 years now.

“By the time we entre December, we would have saved almost ₦2 billion from Local Government wage bill and we will be making ₦270 billion in revenue in a year what past government made in four years.

“We are now doing state verification and found out that the number of staff is two-third of the current staff being paid. We will make the adjustment where we are able to get the right number of people who are working and the value they add so that when we increase, we know that we are increasing money for value delivery not just that we want to increase. So, we are coming there, give us time,” the SSG said in an interview.

In his keynote address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie challenged the staff to ensure that the workshop had an impact both in their productivity, work ethics and relationship with subordinates and students.

“Now that you have been trained, you will be blamed” he warned.

How Much Does Enugu State Government Pay As subvention to ESUT?

Investigation by ESUT Monitor shows that the State and local governments currently support the university with ₦204 millon out of its ₦440 million monthly wage bill which is 46%

Each of the 17 local governments pays ₦4 million making a total of ₦68 million while the state government contributes ₦136 million monthly.

The university management is left to source for, each month, the sum of ₦236 million to pay staff salaries and entitlements. As challenging as this situation is, the university management, since inception in April 2022, has consistently and regularly paid staff their salaries.

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By Sebastine Okafor, Enugu

Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State has been commended for his visionary approach to revitalizing the state’s agricultural sector.

The Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof. Aloysius Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie, made this commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture, led by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Nwabueze Ubru, along with agricultural consultants from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, USA.

Prof. Okolie highlighted that Governor Mbah’s agricultural vision is crucial for fostering economic growth and ensuring food sufficiency in Enugu State. He emphasized that ESUT, as a university of technology, is ready to align with the governor’s agricultural initiatives. “We have a robust team of experts in agriculture, and we are fully prepared to support the governor’s plan for the sector,” Prof. Okolie said. He also expressed the university’s eagerness to collaborate with Texas A&M University-Kingsville, particularly in staff and student training programs focused on agricultural advancements.

Mr. Nwabueze Ubru, Commissioner for Agriculture, applauded the efforts of ESUT in complementing the state government’s agricultural vision. He praised Governor Mbah’s leadership, which has laid the groundwork for turning agriculture into a significant pillar of the state’s economy. “Governor Mbah has set out clear goals to make Enugu State an agricultural hub, and partnerships with institutions like ESUT will be key to achieving this,” Ubru stated. He further assured the university of the state’s readiness to provide the necessary resources for agricultural development, including establishing a ranch within the university’s premises.

The commissioner also emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia, government, and international institutions to drive sustainable agricultural development. “We are here to build partnerships that will not only benefit Enugu State but also elevate ESUT as a center of agricultural excellence,” he added. Ubru reiterated the government’s commitment to completing the fencing of the university by November to secure its agricultural ventures.

Dr. Ifeyinwa Nnajieze, the State Project Coordinator of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES), also praised Governor Mbah for his relentless pursuit of agricultural reforms. She noted that the governor’s focus on livestock production is a strategic move to boost food security and create employment opportunities. “The governor’s vision for livestock farming is not just about increasing production but also ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the agricultural sector in Enugu State,” Nnajieze said.

She further emphasized the critical role that ESUT can play in advancing livestock productivity through research and innovation. “With the expertise and facilities at ESUT, we can pioneer groundbreaking solutions that will enhance the productivity and resilience of the livestock sector,” she added. Dr. Nnajieze called for continued collaboration between the university, the state government, and international partners to ensure the success of the livestock productivity projects in the state.

Prof. AO Anoruo, representing Texas A&M University-Kingsville, reiterated the importance of building strong partnerships. He stressed that agricultural training programs must be sustained locally to ensure their long-term success. “This partnership offers a unique opportunity for ESUT students and staff to receive specialized training, both locally and abroad, in areas like ranch management. Texas A&M is the only university in the U.S. that offers this particular program, and we are excited to explore this collaboration further,” Prof. Anoruo stated.

The Managing Director of El Capricio Ag Consulting, USA, Professor Alphonsus Ortega, expressed his company’s readiness to contribute to the successful implementation of the agricultural projects. “We are committed to ensuring the full realization of these projects. Agriculture, when done right, has the power to transform entire communities. Our goal is to bring world-class agricultural practices to Enugu State, which will not only create jobs but also inspire a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs,” Prof. Ortega said.

He emphasized that proper training and knowledge transfer are key to the success of the partnership. “Our objective is to bring practical, hands-on training to ESUT. This will give students and local farmers the skills they need to excel in modern agriculture,” he added. Professor Ortega also remarked on the importance of ranching as a sustainable solution to food security, stating, “The ranching initiative we are supporting will have a ripple effect, providing meat and dairy products that will reduce the state’s dependence on external suppliers.”

The Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Prof. Emeka Nzeh, also affirmed the university’s dedication to supporting the governor’s vision. “We are determined to ensure that this initiative not only benefits the state but also positions ESUT as a leader in agricultural innovation,” Prof. Nzeh stated. He further noted that the faculty is already making preparations to implement training programs in ranch management, crop production, and livestock farming.

“We are confident that the collaboration with Texas A&M will bring lasting benefits to our students and the broader community,” Prof. Nzeh added. “Our faculty is known for producing top-tier agricultural professionals, and with this partnership, we will elevate our capabilities even further.”

Among those present at the meeting were the Registrar of ESUT, Mr. Ambrose Ugwu, The University’s Bursar and Librarian, Dr. Augustine Ikechukwu Ojeh and Dr Mrs Jacinta Ezeh, the Director of ESUT Consult, Prof. Okey Orji amongst others.

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By Ikechukwu Odu, Agbani

The Consul General, German Consulate, Lagos Nigeria, Weert Borner, on Friday stated that Germany is partnering Nigeria in building renewable energy sources in order solve its energy crisis.

Borner who said that renewable energy sources are cleaner and more environmentally-friendly, called on governments and individuals to invest more on renewable energy which according to him would help in job creation along its value chain.

He made the call while delivering a public lecture titled ‘German-Nigeria Cooperation in the Global Energy Transition,’ at the capacity-filled Professor Julius Onah Auditorium, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Agbani, Enugu State.

He further advocated for the use of gas system to replace the fuel and diesel generators to save cost and reduce carbon emissions.

“In our energy partnership with Nigeria, there are two main focuses that we have already started. One is on supporting Nigeria in building renewable energy sources, not only solar but wind, biomass and hydropower. The second one is to improve the energy grid system for Nigeria.

“Gas should be systematically used to replace the largest source of energy in Nigeria, which is the decentralized generators running on petrol or diesel. In both business and environmental terms, it is the major polluting source of energy which contributes in global warming,” he said.

Also the Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Mbah, has stated that the state has keyed into the energy transition trend.

Governor Mbah who was represented in the public lecture by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, stated that the state has launched a geo-mapping efforts to evaluate the commercial potential of its natural gas, also stated that plans are on course to modernize its transport system, using CNG buses to replace smaller and less efficient buses in the state.

He further stated that the government would convert most vehicles in the state to become solar-powered.

While briefing newsmen after the lecture, he said “What Enugu State Government is trying to do through the policy direction of the Governor Peter Mbah , and the Enugu State Electricity Law is to open an electricity market that harnesses opportunities for investors to come in and set up generation companies. In that way, we would have generation framework that would service our people and provide the necessary energy.

“We did a preliminary energy audit and we have a projection of about 700 megawatts and current share of EEDC is less than 100 megawatts of electricity for the whole South East, that would tell you what proportion comes to Enugu. That would not meet the needs of our agro processing zone outlook and our industrial clusters and other initiatives the government is pushing.

“So, this partnership with the German Government and Enugu State helps us with both the technical capacity for our new electricity regulatory commission and other aspects towards building our economy from 4.4 billion dollars to 30 billion dollars . So this partnership is to make sure that we meet our energy needs and other economic activities in Enugu State,” he explained.

Equally, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, in his opening remarks during the lecture stated that the goal of the University is to be most competitive in research, teaching and scholarship.

Professor Okolie further stated that the University has established Centres of Excellencies geared towards realizing its scholarship endeavours , adding that the University Management has installed solar energy in the students hall of residences to address water problems.

Though he said that the issue of power supply is still challenging to the University , he called for collaborations between the German universities and ESUT in knowledge transfer and exchange programmes.

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By Amaechi Agbo and Onyekachi Agu

The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has canvassed of an inter-exchange of lecturers among all universities in Enugu State.  

The VC disclosed this during an interaction with ESUT Monitor. He explained that the idea became necessary in view of the need to not only cross-fertilise ideas among the universities but it will also help in no small measure to upgrade the lecturers.

Professor Okolie added that apart from discussing the idea with his counterpart at Godfrey Okoye University, he has also made the presentation to the Enugu State Government.

“Few days ago I was engaging with the Godfrey Okoye University Vice-Chancellor and I came up with another crazy idea, I told him that we need to have a meeting for all universities for example in Enugu; two weeks in a month to have inter-exchange of lecturers. Lecturers in your Accountancy Department come and teach your course in ESUT, then lecturers in ESUT go to your school and teach. We will provide mobility and allowance.

“Let’s see when you get to another school if they have interactive board whether you know how to use it, you will then know be force to develop in line with the turning of digitalization across the world. And he bought into that idea and said in August we shall process it further.

“I threw that open again to the Government of Enugu state, when I was making my presentation and the SSG said ‘Ahh, a crazy idea.’ The lecturers will see need for that, so that if I have been using a 1940’s lecture note if I get to Godfrey Okoye University and use it maybe their students will expose me, which means it will charge all of us to begin to work harder as lecturers. It is because you stay without mobility in a particular location that will make you to be so academically complacent that you don’t want to refresh yourself.

“Why I presented it before the governor as part of my second year strategic plan overview for an adoption by the Government was for them to discover that there are more ideas that are already locked up in all tertiary institutions that could be tasked. We spent over four and half hours there debating on issues as it concerns tertiary education in Enugu state,” The VC concluded.

There are seven universities in Enugu state made up of one federal, two state and four private varsities.

The universities are: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Federal); Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT and Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) and owned by the State Government

Privately owned universities include: Caritas University, Godfrey Okoye University, Renaissance University and Coal City University.

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The Enugu State Government has slammed the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, over its billing and disconnection of some of the state government’s offices, describing the actions as unlawful, malicious, callous, and vexatious.

It also faulted EEDC’s claim of government’s indebtedness to the company to the tune of N1.3bn, explaining that besides prompt payment of all electricity bills received from the EEDC since May 2023, the Governor Peter Mbah Administration had equally cleared two months backlog of debts in line with the governor’s commitment to offset all legitimate electricity debts inherited from his predecessors.

The government stated this in a letter to the EEDC Managing Director/CEO dated Tuesday, June 11, 2024 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.

The letter entitled, “Re: Notice of Disconnections to Indebted Customers and Actual Disconnections of Enugu State Government Offices”, reads in part, “Enugu State Government received the disconnection notice published in national daily newspapers. We have also received the information that EEDC has disconnected some Enugu State government institutions.

“We note that both the publication of notice of disconnections and the actual disconnections on Saturday 8th June, 2024 were based on wrong premises and total disregard to NERC rules and standing Order on estimated billing of Maximum demand customers.

“Accordingly, the state government notes as follows: That EEDC letter dated 7 June 2024 addressed to His Excellency the Governor of Enugu State that the outstanding electricity bill is N1,319,571,131.21.

“That the said outstanding electricity bills are estimated billing of Maximum demand agencies and parastatals of the state government carried over from the last administration as the current administration has diligently and promptly paid all bills received from May 2023 to date including 2 months from the carried over bill which it has shown commitment in good faith to settle.

“That NERC Order NO/NERC/197/2020 paragraph 13 subsection (a) states: ‘Any Maximum demand agencies and parastatals customer not provided with meter by 1 March 2017 shall not pay any electricity bills presented by a DisCo on the basis of estimated billing methodology and these customers are advised to report to the Commission.

“Paragraph 13 subsection (b) states No DisCo shall disconnect any Maximum demand agencies and parastatals customers that were not metered by 1March 2024 on the basis of the customer’s refusal to pay an invoice issued on the basis of estimated billing after the compliance deadline.”

Continuing, the government stated, “Considering the provisions of NERC Order, the recent disconnections of government offices, parastatals viz: College of Medicine ESUT Teaching hospital, Housing development corporation, State Secretariat, etc. is unlawful, callous and has inflicted malicious damages to the image and integrity of the state government. These acts are vexatious and completely unacceptable.”

“Therefore, the government demands detailed bills and the accounts statements/histories of the government agencies that make up the claimed state’s indebtedness to EEDC for forensic audit investigations.

“The government further demands immediate and total metering of al its agencies in line with NERC Order.”

In furtherance of the rights of the state government agencies, the government additionally demanded a refund of its electricity infrastructure investment from which it said EEDC had made so much money as well as a retraction of false claim of the state’s indebtedness to it, which government insists was defamatory.

“Following the NERC Order NO/197/2020, the government hereby notifies EEDC management that it will no longer pay any electricity bills based on the estimated billing methodology.

“The government notes that it has carried out electricity infrastructure intervention projects investment totaling N2,979,334,305.19 from which EEDC collects revenue. The government demands payments for the investment costs and other debts owed by EEDC to the government.

“Finally, the government demands immediate retraction of the malicious publication and immediate reconnection of all disconnected government agencies as the basis for a truce,” the government concluded.

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In continuation of the bid by Governor Peter Mbah Administration to revive and convert Enugu State’s dormant assets to productive industries, the government has signed a ₦100 billion deal with Pragmatic Palms Limited, a subsidiary of Diamond Stripes Limited, to resuscitate the moribund Enugu State United Palm Products Limited, UPPL.

The partnership will see Pragmatic Palms transform UPPL, one of the agricultural and agro-industrialisation initiatives of the late premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Dr. M. I. Okpara, which had lain fallow for many years.

Speaking during the signing of agreement at Government House Enugu, Governor Peter Mbah said the move was in line with his administration’s determination to grow the state’s economy exponentially from $4.4 billion to $30 billion, assuring the investors that his government would play its own part.

“This is a moment we must all be very proud of because it represents a major leap in our quest towards the revival of our dormant assets in line with our vision and the promises we made to our people.

“This investment outlay of over N100bn is very significant because we also see agriculture beyond food security. We see agriculture as business.

“I want to assure you that the government you are dealing with is business-facing, and given my background as an entrepreneur, we understand what it means to have the ease of doing business. So, we are going to ensure that this is going to be an experience that you will use as a reference point. We will be very responsive, and we are going to make sure that this partnership works for the benefit of the company and also that of Enugu State. So, what we are doing here today will mark the beginning of great things ahead,” Mbah stated.

Fielding questions from newsmen, the Enugu State Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Industry, Adaora Chukwu, described the deal as a milestone, listing its many socio-economic benefits to the state.

“Today, we witnessed a remarkable milestone. Recall that before His Excellency came on board, one of the first promises he had made to the people of Enugu State was to revive our non-operational assets and United Palm Products Ltd is one significant asset that has been dormant for years. And what we did today was the partial handover and the contract signing of UPPL to a company called Pragmatic Palm Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Diamond Stripes Ltd.

“The economic significance of what we did today is huge: The number of jobs it will create, the multiplier effects in terms of increasing production in the oil palm industry. You know that oil palm is an export commodity. We are not talking about the forex earnings into the state and also the building of capacity in-house, technology transfer, as well as skills and knowledge transfer to the people of Enugu State,” she said.

Also speaking, the Managing Director/CEO of Pragmatic Palms, George Nwangwu, said that palm products were in high demand, noting that United Palm Products Limited was capable of kick-starting the economic transformation of Enugu State.

“We have to realise that agriculture is a business. We are going to bring in a lot of equipment, and we are going to process the palm. Not just the palm, the palm kernel is an export commodity. If you go back and look at the biggest import over the years, palm is actually number five on the list. So, it is a significant product, and we tend to make sure we optimise its potentials here.

“The idea is to kick-start the economic transformation of the state. For instance, if we produce enough, people will come and set up their soap factories and then employ more people. It has a multiplier effect.

“Also, just to give you an example, to get the one at Oji River running, you are talking about close to 500 people because we need people to weed, to operate the plants and process it. So, you are also creating direct employment. If you put all these together, you can see that it runs into thousands of jobs,” he explained.

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In a bid to checkmate cases of larceny experienced in its university, the Enugu State Governor, Dr Ndubuisi Mbah has begun perimeter fencing of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

Vice-Chancellor, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the ESUT Monitor on Wednesday.

Speaking after the University management and the representatives of Obe and Umueze Communities signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU on the acquisition of 30 plots of land for the building of ESUT Primary and Secondary Schools, Prof Okolie said that the fencing work has commended adding that the Governor sent surveyors on Friday last week to survey the area.

“His Excellency has committed himself and he has approved that there will be a fence (around ESUT). They came here last week Friday and did their survey,” he said.

In December last year, the Registrar, ESUT, Mr Ambrose Ugwu told ESUT Monitor that fencing the university would be the priority of the management in the new year.

He decried reported cases break-ins in the university and vowed that the management is leaving no stones unturned in ensuring that both students and staff of the institution have a conducive and secure environment for effective knowledge impartation.  

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Determined to sustain a healthier, cleaner and neater environment, the Enugu State Government has reintroduced monthly sanitation exercise with effect from next week Saturday.

The State Government announced the return of the monthly exercise through its agency on waste management and control, ESWAMA.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA) informed residents of the upcoming monthly cleanup exercise scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024.

The exercise will take off from 6:00am to 10:00am across all communities in the state.

The statement signed by ESWAMA’s Head of Public Relations, Mr Joshua Ozioko, notes that human and vehicular movements “is strictly prohibited.” Adding that “offenders will face prosecution at the Environmental Mobile Court of Law.”

Authorities have particularly emphasized the restriction on sporting activities around Okpara Square and other locations within the metropolis. Individuals engaging in such activities are advised to reschedule their activities until after the cleanup exercise to avoid arrest and prosecution.

ESWAMA urges the general public to properly bag their waste before disposal and emphasizes the importance of settling their bills at any Generation Bank branch in close proximity. The authority aims to foster a cleaner tomorrow today, promoting a healthier environment for all residents.

ESWAMA appealed for the residents’ cooperation and compliance for the success of the cleanup exercise. The agency remains committed to ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable environment for the residents of Enugu State.

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