In a landmark development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State has elected former President, Enugu State University of Science and Technology ESUT (ESUT) Postgraduate Students Union Government (SUG), Dr Johnpaul Anih as the State Chsirman

Dr Anih, who previously served as Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, emerged victorious at the party’s State Congress held on Monday in Enugu.

The congress was duly monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies in line with electoral guidelines.

Anih secured a landslide victory after the party adopted for a consensus arrangement.

Anih, an academic, author, trained broadcaster and politician, was the Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for Nkanu West State Constituency in the disputed 2023 general election.

The congress attracted stakeholders, including accredited delegates, party leaders and supporters from across the 17 local government areas of the state.

In his acceptance remarks shortly after the announcement of the results by the Secretary of the State Congress Committee, Echezona Ogbanufe, Dr. Anih expressed gratitude to party members for the confidence reposed in him.

He thanked the National Leader of the party, Senator Seriake Dickson; the National Chairman, Senator Cleopass Zuwoghe; the National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Enekweizu; as well as the Zonal Vice Chairman (South East), Chief Teddy Obey, among others, for their roles.

Dr. Anih, who extended an olive branch to his rival, Mr. Ibuchukwu Obetta, urged him and all party members to put their differences aside and work together in the interest of the party’s growth.

Dr. Sebastian Okafor emerged as the State Secretary of the party, while Mrs. Florence Anigbo and Clinton Ogbonna were elected State Woman Leader and Youth Leader, respectively.

The Zonal Vice Chairman of the party in the South East, Chief Teddy Obey, hailed the peaceful conduct of the congress and urged all members to key into the “Service Mantra” of the NDC.

A party observer, Pastor Dominic Azih, described the congress as peaceful, transparent and well-organized.

Dr Anih was the ESUT PG SUG President during the 2023/2024 academic session

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By Amaechi Agbo

Abeokuta, Nigeria – The Enugu State Government is proposing to host the 23^rd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in September next year.

Chairman, National Sports Commission, Alhaji Shehu Dikko disclosed this on Sunday during a world press conference to update Nigerians and the global community on the ongoing 22^nd edition of the festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Responding to a question asked by a journalist, Amaechi Agbo on the date of the next festival, the NSC Chairman noted that the Commission is streamlining the festival to hold in November/December every Sports Festival year.

Mr Dikko also expressed optimism on Enugu State’s readiness to host the “Nigerian Olympic Games” stressing that the Commission is in regular talk with the state about the hosting.

“We are working on streamlining the National Sports Festival to hold in November/December during the Festival year. We need to have a standard in this regard to help us maintain the festival. Apart from that, hosting it during November/December will help us to avoid bad weather due to rain.

“Enugu State is ready to host the next edition of the festival nest year. In fact, they are proposing to host in September and that tells you their preparedness. We are in regular touch with the state and we will continue to work collaboratively to ensure that the standard set in Ogun is improved upon,” he said.

On awarding the hosting rights to states ahead of time, the NSC chairman stated that states are already bidding to host the 2028 and 2030 editions of the Festival adding that the commission will announce the hosts for the next two editions after Enugu 2026, very soon.

The Federal Government and the Enugu State Government signed the hosting rights agreement in January and the state Governor, Barr Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah declared the state’s readiness to revamp sporting facilities in the state and host a world class festival.

“As you know, we like to be a role model as a state that gained pre-eminence over 115 years ago. We will not want to let our forebears down. We will live up to that standard.

“We have already set forth at dawn. Immediately that announcement was made, we mobilised our team. We are already working on revamping the Awgu Games Village and a whole lot. We have decided to deliver a brand new Games Village. We are also completely renovating the stadium to brand new.

“We are making sure that by the time you come here by the end of this year, you are going to be highly impressed. It is not revamping, rebranding or re-equipping, but we are also going to build additional facilities to the existing one. We are looking forward to having a word-class experience befitting the sports men and women, making our hosting a lifelong memory and experience,” he stated.

The State government has earmarked over 13 Billion for renovation of facilities including the Nnamdi Azitiwe Stadium and Awgu Games Village ahead of the 23^rd edition of the National Sports Festival.

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By Sebastine Okafor

Ogugu Ntu-egbenesee community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Saturday, elected Engr. Ben Uche as her President General to pilot the affairs of the community for the next few years.

The election, which took place at Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Community School field, Amanabo, had in attendance all delegates from the branches of the town union across the globe and was also monitored by the Enugu State Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Matters.

Declaring the results of the election, Chairman of the Election Committee, Mr. Donatus Anioke, said Engr. Ben Udeh from Uhuokpo Village scored a total of 153 votes to defeat his fellow contestant, Mr. Livinus Aneke, from Ugwuoma village, who scored 2 votes.

He stated that the election followed all the guidelines approved by the constitution of the town union.

In his remarks, the Enugu State Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Matters, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, who was represented by the Director for Town Union, Mrs. Queendaline Nonyerem Odike, commended the efforts of the town union caretaker committee in organizing a smooth and free election.

She called on the newly elected town union executives to work within the ambit of the law in the discharge of their duties.

Speaking at the event, a leader, former Director, National Orientation Agency Enugu state , Dr. Augustine Okolie, said, the unity displayed by the community in electing her town union leadership shows their strength when they put the interest above every other thing; adding that the process reflected the collective will of the people.

Another community leader, and one of the organizers of the election, Gidim Dominic Ogbonna, also praised the peaceful atmosphere of the exercise, noting that the election has set a new example in the democratic practice of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Community and will inspire greater participation in future community decisions.

Also speaking, the caretaker committee chairman of the community, Mr. Camilus C. Chukwueze, expressed his maximum joy over the smooth conduct of the election.

He stated that the election has brought an end to the town union leadership problems faced by the community since last year; adding that he has confidence in the leadership qualities of the newly elected executives.

Mr. Chukwueze called on the new leadership to work hand in hand with the traditional institution of the community, and the local, state, and federal governments for the overall interest of the community.

He also commended Enugu State Government led by Barr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah, for his show of love towards the community, saying that they are grateful for the good works he has been doing for them and the entire Enugu State at large. According to the outcome of the election, the newly elected leadership of Ogugu Progressives Union General Assembly (OPUGA) includes: Deputy President General 1 – Mr. Igwe Pius; Deputy President General 2 – Mr. George Ibe; Secretary General – Emma Anioke; Assistant General Secretary – Hon. Ugochukwu Udibe; Treasurer – Udeh Clement; Financial Secretary – Okafor Felix; Public Relations Officer – Okafor Gerald; Publicity Secretary – Engr. Nwoye Sunday; Provost 1 – Udefi Celestine; Provost 2 – Okolote Simon; Provost 3 – Emeka Ogbonna; Director of Socials – Mr. Offor John

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The President’s School Debate, Nigeria, PSDN, has recommended the Enugu State Debate Team to represent the country at the World Schools Debate Championship, WSDC, holding in Panama in July 2025.

Conveying the nomination to the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, the Chairman of the National Advisory Board, of Presidential Schools Debate, Nigeria, PSDN, Usman Muhammad, said the development was sequel to Team Enugu’s impressive outing at the last debate for secondary schools where they emerged the overall best.

In the letter dated November 5, 2024, Muhamad said, “This is to congratulate you on the spectacular performance of the Enugu State Debate Team at the recently concluded Inter-Secondary Schools 2024 Democracy Day National Debate Championship Finals in Abuja.

“It is as a result of your State Team’s first position at the National Finals that the state has been nominated to represent Nigeria at the upcoming World Schools Debate Championship, in Panama in July 2025.

“WSDC is the highest international world schools debate congregation for top debaters, globally.”

Meanwhile, the Enugu State contingent, which had emerged victorious in Abuja is made up of Emmanuella Chukwuma of Holy Rosary College, Enugu; Chiamaka Okwuibe of Queen’s School, Enugu; Goodness Chinedu Chiemerie of St. Patrick’s College, Emene, Enugu; and Chibuikem Ukadike of the College of the Immaculate Conception, CIC, Enugu.

The victorious students predicated their victory on Governor Mbah’s huge investment in education, noting that Enugu students were unable to participate in the National Debate Championship for over ten years and before the coming of the present administration due to lack of support.

Recall that while receiving Team Enugu at the Government House, Enugu, in September, Mbah awarded scholarship up to university level to the contingent, in addition to cash awards, saying the team’s victory in Abuja showed that his administration’s investment in education was paying off, which is 33 per cent of the state’s N521.5bn 2024 budget, the highest in the entire country.

“When we made the pronouncement that we were going to spend 33 per cent of our budget on education; that for every N100, we will spend N33 on education, a lot of people thought it was mere posturing or perhaps to earn public acclaim. But we knew that if we are to achieve a zero per cent rate poverty headcount index, we must do something that is radical in our education sector,” Mbah had said.

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Enugu – The Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah has announced the approval of ₦80, 000 new minimum wage for the state workers

The Governor who disclosed this in his social media handles on Thursday, said that the payment of the new minimum wage will take effect from October, 2024.

Making the announcement, the governor said the government appreciates the hardwork and sacrifices the workers in the state have exhibited adding that their welfare will always be prioritized.

“I have just approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for Enugu workers, effective October 2024.

“We appreciate the hard work and sacrifices of the state’s workforce and will continue to prioritise their welfare in line with our campaign promises,” he said.

The Governor further said: “It bears restating that the minimum wage of N80,000, approved by our administration for both state and local government workers, reflects our commitment to leaving behind lasting legacies of improved living conditions.

“Our dedication to workers’ welfare is driven by a firm belief that a motivated workforce is essential for driving economic progress. There’s an undeniable link between an inspired workforce and the bold economic targets we have set for our beloved state.

“That is why we are committed to ensuring our workforce remains highly motivated, laying the groundwork for reducing poverty and achieving unprecedented economic growth in Enugu. For us, the best way to recognise that labour creates wealth is by ensuring that those who generate this wealth – the workforce – are well rewarded.

“We consistently showed this commitment through the timely payment of wage awards, a practice we committed to sustaining until a new wage structure was in place as we have done today.

“Indeed, our sights are firmly set on a prosperous Enugu, where growth and progress are not just goals but the very heartbeat of our journey. Let’s keep doing more.”

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By Timothy Nwobodo

Enugu – Nigeria’s first state university of Science and Technology, the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, has produced the FIRST FEMALE Professor in Computer Engineering in Enugu State.

Prof Nnenna Harmony Nwobodo-Nzeribe achieved this feat in August this year after she was elevated to the rank of a professor by the University management in the latest promotion exercise.

Professor Nwobodo-Nzeribe has distinguished herself in several capcities including serving her second term position as the Head of Department Computer Engineering between 2021 and 2023. She served in the same position in 2018/2020.

She was former Deputy Director in charge of skills in the Entrepreneurship Development Centre from 2017 to 2020. Currently appointed as Director Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence and by her elevation becomes the second Professor in the department, hence breaking the record as the first female Professor of Computer Engineering in Enugu State.

Investigation is ongoing to ascertain if she is also the first female Computer Engineering Professor in Nigeria.
An erudtie pedagogist with astonishing certificates, Prof Nnenna Harmony Nwobodo-Nzeribe, possesses B.Eng (Electrical/Electronic Engineering) M.Eng and Ph.D. (Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering) from ESUT, Enugu State and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, respectively.
She also obtained MPhil in Medical Technology from Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom.

This led into her coordinating Biomedical Engineering Technology in the university, which is also gaining its ground.
She is a member of national and international processional bodies in her filed; Prof Nwobodo-Nzeribe is the current chairman, Association of Professional of Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Enugu Chapter; pioneered and founded Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World, (OWSD) ESUT Chapter in year 2021. She is a Fellow/member of Association of Biomedical Engineers and Technologists of Nigeria; member of Nigeria Society of Engineers; member Council of Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria; member Society of Women Engineer (SWE); USA, member International Association of Engineers; member Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineering; member Nigeria Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (NIEEE), Enugu chapter, and member Nigeria Women in Information Technology, Enugu Chapter.

She has presented papers in many conferences and has some journal papers and five textbooks published to her credit. During her time as head of the department of Computer Engineering, she organised an international conference/Alumni Home Coming of the department from June 26th to 28th, 2024, which was the first of its kind since 39 years of the department’s existence.
as a mentor, she has also supervised many Graduate and postgraduate students

Prof Nwobodo-Nzeribe is married with children.

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The Honourable member representing Nsukka East State Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Engr. Dr Pius Onyekachi Ezugwu has stated that his defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling Peoples Democratic Government in the state, is in the interest of his constituents.

Dr Ezugwu told newsmen in Enugu over the weekend that he decamped from the LP to PDP in order to bring his people into the developmental agenda of the state.

“When the government is working, there is no need for opposition. To ensure my constituency is part of the development in Enugu State, I decided to join forces with the government.

“This decision was made in the best interest of my constituency, to ensure we are included in the ongoing projects,” he told journalists.

In March 2024, six members of the Labour Party in the Enugu State House of Assembly decamped to PDP.

It could be recalled that the Labour Party, LP, which galvanised members and supporters in the building up to the 2023 general elections have become a shadow of itself in view of seemingly intractable leadership impairments that have engulfed the party both at state, regional and federal levels.

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Enugu State Boxing team at the Indoor Hall Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, won the overall best team, in the just concluded South-East Boxing Championship held from Friday 8^th to Sunday 10th December, 2023.

Enugu State, won, 5 gold medals while Abia State team emerged second with 3 gold and 4 silver medals, Ebonyi State came third with 3 gold and 2 silver medals.

Five South-Eastern States comprising, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and lmo States participated in the Championship.

 Enugu State team won gold medals through, Tiger Dan, who beat Daniel Onwuegbu,  of Abia State in the  final of 92 kilogramme fight. While Theophilus Tok, defeated, Aligbe David  of Ebonyi State in 57 kilogramme final fight. Shedrack Ozoemenam won Bernard Chimereze, of Abia State in 71 kilogramme weight fight. In the female category, Joy Enyiora and Ukamaka Nwankwo, where unchallenged in the finals of  55 kilogramme and 57 kilogramme weight categories, respectively.

The Boxing Championship was organised by the South-East Boxing Federation coordinated by Coach Blaise Udeh, of Enugu State, in collaboration with Enugu State Ministry of Youth and Sports, as part of efforts to expose and keep boxers in the South-East and Enugu State in particular fit for national competitions.

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