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Mar

18

2024

Rep. Onuigbo applauds FG on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Rd project, others

NATIONAL NEWS#Ikwuano-Ikot-EkpeneRoad, #SamOnuigbo

Rep. Onuigbo applauds FG on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Rd project, others Former House of Representatives Member and Member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Samuel Onuigbo, has expressed intense gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the progress of the ongoing rehabilitation of Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road. Speaking during an interactive session with newsmen in Umuahia, Abia State's capital, on Sunday, Onuigbo amidst euphoria, expressed utter satisfaction over the progress reports of the projects he facilitated. Hear him: "The federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserved recognition and…

Nov

30

2023

By Famous Reporters

Rep. Onuigbo Congratulates Nwaka, Ugboajah Says Ikwuano is Blessed

POLITICS#CharlesUgboaja, #Ikwuano, #NewEraFoundation, #OsinachiNwaka, #SamOnuigbo

Rep. Onuigbo Congratulates Nwaka, Ugboajah. Says Ikwuano is Blessed Member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has felicitated with the Transition Committee Chairman of Ikwuano Local Government Area, Comrade Osinachi Nwaka, and his Deputy, Chief Charles Ugboajah, following their assumption of office. Rep. Sam Onuigbo Onuigbo sent this message from Dubai, United Arab Emirates where he is part of the Nigerian delegation to the 28th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP28). From (L): Evang. (Comrd.) Osinachi Nwaka, Chairman and Chief Charles Ugboaja, deputy Chairman,…

Nov

29

2023

By Famous Reporters

Climate Action 30: House of Reps Extols Rep Onuigbo

POLITICS#ClimateAction, #ClimateChange, #SamOnuigbo

Climate Action 30: House of Reps Extols Rep Onuigbo The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas PhD, has described Rep. Sam Onuigbo as a worthy ambassador of the House of Representatives. Rt. Hon. Abbas made this known during plenary on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. While reading out a notification and commendation on Rep. Onuigbo following his recognition as one of 30 Global Leaders on Climate Change, the Honourable Speaker referred to the passage of the Climate Change Act by the 9th Assembly and how this Act, sponsored by Rep. Onuigbo, has positioned Nigeria to tackle climate…

Nov

27

2023

By Famous Reporters

Onuigbo Confirmed As One Of 30 Global Climate Change Leaders

WORLD NEWS#Climate, #ClimateChangeAct, #ClimateParliament, #SamOnuigbo

Onuigbo Confirmed As One Of 30 Global Climate Change Leaders Member, Governing Board (South-East) and Chairman, Committee on Security, Climate Change and Special Interventions, North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has been confirmed by New York-based Business Insider as one of the 30 Top Global Leaders on climate change. In a year when the world has felt the worst impacts of climate change leading NASA to declare this year as the hottest year ever since 1880, Onuigbo has been recognised as championing collectivism, community, and accountability in a global collaboration to address the existential issues associated with climate…

Nov

17

2023

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Ogbor Hill Disaster: Onuigbo Commiserates with Otti, deceaseds’ families, Calls for regulation of heavy truck operation in country

METRO, NEWS#AlexOtti, #Ogbor-Hill, #SamOnuigbo, #WatersideBridgeAba

Ogbor Hill Disaster: Onuigbo Commiserates with Otti, deceaseds' families, Calls for regulation of heavy truck operation in country Member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission(NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo has commiserated with the Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti OFR, and the families of the four deceased persons from the Ogbor Hill tragedy. Onuigbo who spoke to newsmen upon his return to Abuja from a tour of the North East on Friday morning, said he was devastated to read of the tragedy. Dr. Alex Otti The former national lawmaker who condoled…

Nov

15

2023

By Famous Reporters

Rep. Onuigbo Congratulates Senator Akobundu. Says He Embodies the Ikwuano Spirit

POLITICS#Col.AustinAkobundu, #SamOnuigbo

Member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission, and the All Progressives Congress’ Senatorial candidate for Abia Central Senatorial district in the 2023 general elections, Rep. Sam onuigbo has congratulated Senator Austin Akobundu on his victory at the Appeal Court and subsequent swearing in as the Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial district. Onuigbo made this known in a statement released on Wednesday, November 14, 2023, in Abuja. The former national lawmaker who recognised the essential position of the judiciary as the final arbiter during conflicts, said Colonel Akobundu’s victory is testament to the…

Nov

05

2023

By Famous Reporters

Onuigbo nominated as Global Leader on Climate Change

POLITICS#ClimateChange, #SamOnuigbo

Onuigbo nominated as Global Leader on Climate Change The sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act 2021– often referred to as the “Sam Onuigbo Act— and Governing Board Member and Chairman Committee on Security, Special Interventions, and Climate Change, of the North East Development Commission(NEDC), Hon. Sam Onuigbo has been nominated as part of the Climate Action 30 Global Leaders 2023. This is part of Business Insider’s One Planet program .Conveying Onuigbo’s nomination, Lily Katzman, Editor, Special Projects, of the Business Insider said: “We’re excited about honoring you and your work on an issue as urgent as the climate crisis —…

Nov

03

2023

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Onuigbo Calls for Urgent Shift from Fossil Fuels

NATIONAL NEWS#FossilFuels, #SamOnuigbo

Onuigbo Calls for Urgent Shift from Fossil Fuels Rep. Sam Onuigbo has said that Nigeria must begin a systematic shift away from fossil fuels. The former national lawmaker and sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act 2021– often referred to as the Sam Onuigbo Act— stated this while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria. Onuigbo who said that the Climate Change Act seeks to “foster low carbon emission and develop a sustainable environment in the country” entreated that the country must now commence the shift to renewable energy and move away from fossil fuels in order to lay the foundation…

Oct

27

2023

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All Nigerians Must Now Rally Round President Tinubu— Ex- Rep. Onuigbo

POLITICS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #SamOnuigbo, #Support

All Nigerians Must Now Rally Round President Tinubu— Ex- Rep. Onuigbo Former Member of the House of Representatives and Governing Board Member (Southeast) of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) Rep. (Sir) Sam Onuigbo has urged all Nigerians to now rally round President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to move the country forward. Rep. Onuigbo made this call in a congratulatory message he sent to President Tinubu following Mr. President’s victory at the Supreme Court. Onuigbo who stated that the judgment by the Supreme Court has finally brought to an end the Presidential election process, called on all well meaning Nigerians to…

Oct

21

2023

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Climate Change Act Implementation: Ex -Rep Onuigbo advocates media support

NATIONAL NEWS#ClimateChange, #SamOnuigbo

Climate Change Act Implementation: Ex -Rep Onuigbo advocates media support In a bid to ensure the implementation of the climate change Act passed in law on the 17 November 2021, formerHouse of Representatives member, Hon. Samuel Onuigbo has called for the the support for media practioners. Speaking on the role of the media in mainstreaming climate change policies at a retreat for members of the House of Representatives press corps in Minna, he remarked that it behooves journalists to keep the issues revolving around climate change in the front burner to ensure effective implementation of the law. Onuigbo who is…