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Aug
23
2020
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Umahi’s unveils plans for SMEs in Ebonyi *We may experience COVID-20…Odo

Umahi’s unveils plans for SMEs in Ebonyi *We may experience COVID-20…Odo

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By Our Correspondent Ebonyi state government has, through the Ministry of Business Development, enjoined Ebonyians to take advantage of the ongoing state loan targeted growing their businesses and farms. The government of Engr. David Umahi expressed readiness to help owners of Small and Medium Enterprises survive in the state, and further explained that the administration would work collaboratively towards ensuring they assist those who intend to delve into agriculture or grow their businesses and farms in the area. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Business Development, Hon. Stephen Odo while rounding off his sensitization tour, in Afikpo South Local…
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Aug
23
2020
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Happening! Unveiling of ‘The Ishmael Ikpeazu Memorial Library …Hear Gov Ikpeazu sister’s words to fathers

Happening! Unveiling of ‘The Ishmael Ikpeazu Memorial Library …Hear Gov Ikpeazu sister’s words to fathers

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The younger sister of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, of Abia state, Dr. Mrs Edith Ocheze Ugboaja (Nee Ikpeazu) has urged Nigerian fathers to learn to establish a cordial relationship with their children with much focus on the females.Nee Ikpeazu gave this charge during the official unveiling of 'The Ishmael Ikpeazu MemorialLibrary' at Enitona Hotel, Aba, the commercial hub of the state, stressing that parents particularly fathers ought to be a source of motivation to their girl child. Describing Pa Ishmael Ikpeazu, her late father, Mrs Ugboaja (Nee Ikpeazu) pointed out that the former encouraged her to be whatever she has eventually…
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Aug
21
2020
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Ifeanyi Uke @ 45: Celebrating a Single Tree That Makes a Forest

Ifeanyi Uke @ 45: Celebrating a Single Tree That Makes a Forest

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The entire Famous Family has felicitated with one of the US- based illustrious sons of Awomukwu, in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, Ifeanyichukwu Emmanuel Uke as he marks his 45th birthday anniversary. In a birthday message, Famous family prayed for more of God's grace and blessings upon his life and resources, as he relentlessly impacts positively on the lives of the people of his immediate community and beyond. The message read: Love Letter to the 'Tree that shelters the Birds' "Today, the world stands still in honour of a man, best described as an Iroko tree upon which the birds…
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Aug
20
2020
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Ebonyi Govt Inaugurates NSSAN …Unveils Impacts Of Youths’ Participation In Agriculture

Ebonyi Govt Inaugurates NSSAN …Unveils Impacts Of Youths’ Participation In Agriculture

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Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Thursday, called on the people of the State particularly youths to engage in Agriculture as it remains a sure alternative to an oil driven economy. The Governor stated this during the Launching/ Inauguration of State Chapter/Excos of the National Sesame Seed Association of Nigeria, (NSSAN) at Akanu Ibiam International Conference Centre, Abakaliki, stressing that a full participation of Nigerians in Agriculture, would in no doubts, boost the Country's economy beyond its present. The Governor who was represented by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chief Moses Nomeh, pointed out that "as youths…
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Aug
20
2020
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Happy Birthday JOK: The Single Tree That Makes a Forest

Happy Birthday JOK: The Single Tree That Makes a Forest

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Abia Online Media Publishers Organization, an umbrella body of Online Media practitioners in Abia State, has commended the State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, JOK for being at the forefront of the fight to contain the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in the state. In a congratulatory message signed by the Chairman of the organization, Comrade Ugochukwu Nwankwo, and made available to newsmen in the state, the body prayed God to grant the Abia Information boss wonderful ideas in the discharge of responsibilities demanded from his office and also pray God to grant him good health and…
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Aug
18
2020
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29 New Traditional Rulers Receive Staff of Office in Abia

29 New Traditional Rulers Receive Staff of Office in Abia

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Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has the 29 new traditional rulers in the state to refrain from any act that will be inimical to the growth and interest of their immediate communities, local government areas and the government of the State. Governor Ikpeazu gave this charge while presenting Staff of Office to the twenty-nine (29), new Traditional Rulers, from across the State at Michael Okpara Auditorium of Government House, Umuahia, Dr. Ikpeazu enjoined the traditional rulers to serve in their various communities as custodians of the culture and traditions of the people and take responsibility for the security and…
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Aug
14
2020
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Remove Ebonyi from Zone 13, Umahi tells IG

Remove Ebonyi from Zone 13, Umahi tells IG

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Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, on Thursday, urged Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar to remove the state from zone 13 Headquarters of the Nigerian Police, Anambra State. Umahi said the state could not belong to zone 13, saying it should be allowed to be in zone 9, Umuahia, Abia State, where it was taken to, from Zone 6 Calabar, in Cross River State.G Governor spoke in Abakaliki while inaugurating members of the State Community Policing Committee. 50 persons were recruited from each of the 13 local government areas of the state for the community policing initiative and will be paid…
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Aug
11
2020
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Amafia Road: Okon-Aku begs Rep Member, Nkole to facilitate Construction

Amafia Road: Okon-Aku begs Rep Member, Nkole to facilitate Construction

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Executives of Okon-Aku Development Union (ODU), in Ohafia LGA of Abia state have implored the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole to further facilitate the construction of their 7km road that will link them to their sister- states, Ebonyi and Odukpani, in Cross River. This is even as the group acknowledged the receipt of over 1million naira  from the Federal Lawmaker, as counterpart fund to enable Abia CSDPAbia State Community Social Development Programme construct the said Amafia road.The group, led by the President-General, Dr. Nmecha Umeh Kalu made this hearty request during a courtesy visit to Rt.…
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Aug
11
2020
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Oshun Govt Threatens Closure Of Markets

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Following the non-compliance of residents of Oshun state with laid down rules and regulations of COVID-19, Osun State Government on Monday has threatened to shut any market that refuses to adhere to safety protocols. In a statement after the Virtual State Executive Council meeting, Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, who gave the warning said the government expressed concerns over the level of non-compliance in the markets. According to Mrs. Egbemode, “With the increased efforts of the Enforcement Team, the state government has noted a significant improvement in the level of compliance with the safety guidelines against…
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Jul
31
2020
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Aba Automated Shoe Factory set to produce 2 million pairs annually … Supplies for PEP of South Africa — Technical Partner

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The Technical Partner of the Aba Automated Shoe Factory, Mr Osaro Ekonweren factory has an installed capacity for the production of 5000 pairs of shoes every day which translates to about 2 million pairs of shoes annually, with facilities for expansion. Ekonweren described the Factory as currently having the most updated shoe producing machines in the country and assured that plans were being made to expand the capacity within the next one year. Mr. Ekonweren stated this yesterday shortly after the inauguration of the Board of the Company by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. The Technical Partner, amist consternation commended the project…
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