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Patience Ozokwor with one of the realtors.

From Maurice Okafor, Enugu

A Nollywood legend Patience Ozokwor popularly known as ‘Mama G’ has described Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd as a dependable real estate brand that offers peace of mind and genuine property ownership to investors.

Patience Ozokwor gave the commendation at the event to mark end of year 2025 celebration of the organization,held at the International Conference Center,Enugu.

The company also used the opportunity to present two brand-new cars to its top-performing realtors In line with it’s policy of rewarding excellence and dedication.

Patience Ozokwor who majors as the company’s brand ambassador commended the dedication, consistency, and integrity displayed by the award recipients as well as the company.

Mrs. Ozokwor described the company’s relationship with its staff, realtors, customers, and the media as a mark integrity.

She stated, “Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd is a brand that one can trust.

“You can depend on them without worry. Any property you buy from Powell Homes and Shelters belongs to you. Everything is sorted out. All the stress people usually face when acquiring land is completely taken care of.”

She stated further, “As a public figure who has worked for decades promoting virtues and values for humanity, I associates only with brands that uphold trust and excellence, adding that Powell Homes and Shelters has consistently delivered value to both investors and partners.

“I don’t go to places where people are stressed. Powell Homes and Shelters has given me and everyone who has invested with them peace of mind.”

Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Powell Homes and Shelters, Architect Dr. Onyekachi Emmanuel, said the company deliberately rewards excellence to motivate its realtor network and drive healthy competition.

He stated that the 2025 edition of the reward programme was particularly remarkable because the performance benchmark for winning cars was raised, yet several realtors still met the criteria within a short period.

“The essence of this event is to motivate and encourage our hardworking realtors. Beyond commissions, we also reward them with valuable gift items such as cars, refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines, and others. This has been our culture for the past two years, and we do this twice a year.

“In this year’s event, what stands out is that even though we increased the stake required to win car gifts, people still qualified. If we had maintained the previous performance benchmark, we would have given out more vehicles.”

Reports also have it that the two cars presented at the event brought the total number of vehicles awarded by the company to customers in 2025 to seven, alongside numerous other gift items including iPhones, generators, media kits, and household appliances.

Highlighting the company’s competitive edge, Dr. Onyekachi said Powell Homes and Shelters is driven by value delivery.

“For every property you buy from us, you are guaranteed value. If you compare our properties side by side with others, you will see that we offer superior quality and value,” he said.

In their various remarks, the car winners, Mrs. Njideka Chinonso and Mrs. Eze Victoria Rose, who emerged as the highest-selling realtors, expressed gratitude to the management for recognising their efforts.

They described the gesture as a major motivation, saying it had strengthened their commitment to the brand, which rewards hard work excellently.

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• A Nigerian man said he stayed at the university for eight years yet, he was not given a certificate by the school
• According to him, at some points, the school informed him that he was no longer their student and he had to give up
• In a touching video posted on TikTok, the man shared how his problem started and when the school changed its fees payment system

A Nigerian man went to school to study law but at the end of eight years, he did not return home with a certificate.

According to the man, after years of studying law at the university, he has nothing to show for it as he didn’t graduate like his mates.

The Nigerian man said he studied law but doesn’t have a certificate to show for it. Photo credit: TikTok/@yomilistens.
Source: TikTok

In a video posted on TikTok by Yomilistens, the man identified as Adewale noted that the problem started with the change of the school’s fees payment system.

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From the explanations he made in the video, it was clear the school did not recognize him as their student.

He said he has written so many letters to different authorities in the school but he was still not given his certificate.

“I spent 8 years and the school refused to give me my certificate. I studied law. First of all, in the first year, we didn’t even do anything, we were just on strike. Then they merged us with another set and we started from there. As at when we got to 300 level, they changed the school portal from record soft to OOU portal. So when we were using record soft, we were able to pay like 60% and pay 40% later. So by the time they moved to OOU portal, we were not even informed. We just got information that we have to pay into another portal. And by that time, our 60% that we have paid was nowhere to be found, so we couldn’t write exams. From there, the problem started. Most of the students left.”

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After eight years, Adewale was told he was not a student of the school despite paying fees, attending classes and writing exams.

Nigerian man tells painful story after he fails to graduate from university. Photo credit: TikTok/Yomilistens.
Source: TikTok

Watch the video below:

Reactions as man shares his experience after eight years in school

@Mhiz-blessing said:

“OOU is fond of doing that I was a victim of this issue when I was in my final year too.”

@Prince Adetutu said:

“OOU management, kindly help this guy resolve his case pls for God sake.”

@PRISCY-O said:

“I can never forget OOU, I had to wait 4years to be given my certificate, graduated 2021 did my Nysc 2025, I can’t even start saying what they made us go through.”

@New Eden Technology said:

“Omor I had the same exact experience too I rewrite, paid and visit many offices but nothing come forth for like 3 years I just had to let it go… It made me loose interest.”

Man shares work he is doing after graduating from school

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian man who is a university graduate has gone viral after he posted photos showing what he does for a living.

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According to the man’s post, he has completed his education and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

However, he indicated that he now works at a filling station as a pump attendant, a development that sparked reactions.

Source: Legit.ng

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A former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has criticised the attitude of many Nigerians towards vote-buying and vote-selling during elections.

Writing on his verified X handle on Monday, Sani said that even after being educated on the dangers of the practice, the public still expects financial “appreciation” from the person delivering the sensitisation.

“Whenever you preach against vote-buying and vote-selling, the masses simply stare at you, waiting for you to finish so you can give them ‘something’ for transport and to ‘chop’.

If you fail to do that, they will despise you for wasting their time with grammar,” he wrote.

Responding, an X user identified only as Bendollar said,

“That is the brutal reality of material poverty clashing with moral lectures. When survival is at stake, ethics sound like noise.

“You cannot preach civic virtue to people whose immediate concern is: What will I eat tonight?

“They do not hate the message; they resent the gap between words and their lived reality.

Until basic needs are met, principles feel like grammar exercises delivered by someone who gets to return home in comfort,” he said.

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The Federal Government has designated kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, escalating Nigeria’s response to abductions, attacks on farmers and community violence.

The announcement was made by Information Minister Mohammed Idris at the end-of-the-year press briefing in Abuja on Monday.

This signals a shift from treating mass kidnappings and rural attacks as ordinary crimes to confronting them with full counterterrorism measures.

What Idris said 

Idris said the new designation gives security agencies broader authority to pursue, disrupt and dismantle criminal groups terrorising communities.

“Henceforth, any armed group or individual that kidnaps our children, attacks our farmers, and terrorises our communities is officially classified and will be dealt with as a terrorist,” the minister said.

He added that the policy shift would strengthen intelligence sharing and operational coordination across security and intelligence agencies, enabling faster and more decisive responses.

Highlighting recent progress, Idris disclosed that improved collaboration had already yielded results.

“In 2025, two of the most internationally wanted criminals were captured through the coordination of our security agencies and those in the intelligence community,” he said.

The tougher stance comes amid growing concern over the use of forests and remote rural areas by kidnappers, bandits and insurgent groups as safe havens, particularly in farming and border communities.

According to the minister, the forest guard initiative is intended to close these gaps by combining surveillance, local intelligence and rapid-response capabilities in hard-to-reach areas.

“Trained and equipped forest guards will be deployed to secure our forests and other vulnerable locations,” Idris said, stressing that criminal groups would no longer enjoy ungoverned spaces.

The move builds on earlier efforts to boost inter-agency coordination and strengthen territorial control beyond major cities.

What this means 

By designating kidnappers as terrorists, the government signals zero tolerance for abductions and rural violence while expanding security forces’ powers.

The deployment of forest guards is expected to disrupt criminal supply routes, dismantle camps hidden in forests and reassure farming communities affected by insecurity.

What you should know 

Nigeria’s kidnap-for-ransom economy has surged, with at least N2.56 billion paid between July 2024 and June 2025 to free abductees.

According to SBM Intelligence’s latest report on the economics of kidnapping, abductors demanded N48 billion in ransoms during the period, but only 5.35% was actually paid.

In total, 4,722 Nigerians were kidnapped in 997 incidents, while 762 people lost their lives in abduction-related violence.

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The management of Gynescope Specialist Hospital has responded to widespread media reports and online commentary surrounding the death of Mrs. Akudo Lovelyn John, describing some of the narratives in circulation as inaccurate and misleading.

The deceased’s husband, Mr. Justice John, had described his wife’s death as “sad, painful and completely avoidable,” alleging lapses in emergency response and contradictory explanations by the hospital.

In its response, the hospital expressed condolences to Mr. John, the family, and loved ones of the deceased, acknowledging the pain associated with the loss.

It said its initial decision not to comment publicly was deliberate and intended to allow the family space to grieve without public controversy.

According to the hospital, the continued circulation of what it described as incomplete and distorted narratives made it necessary to clarify the circumstances surrounding Mrs.

The hospital stated that the deceased was attended to by qualified and experienced medical professionals who acted promptly and in accordance with established medical standards and protocols.

It maintained that all reasonable and available medical interventions were deployed in sustained efforts to save her life, including extraordinary measures such as voluntary blood donation by compatible members of its medical and management team.

Gynescope Specialist Hospital said some reports fail to present a full or balanced account of events and risk unfairly calling into question the professionalism and integrity of healthcare workers involved in what it described as a case of non-obstetric mortality.

The hospital added that it remains fully cooperative with relevant regulatory and statutory authorities and reaffirmed its commitment to ethical medical practice and patient-centred care.

It also urged the media and the public to exercise restraint, empathy, and responsibility in reporting on the matter as the family continues to mourn.

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A clash between Itsekiri youths of Ugborodo and neighbouring Ogidigben riverine Itsekiri communities in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, at the weekend, left one person dead and a house burnt.

The victim, Emiko Onuwaje, was reportedly attacked and killed along a road in Ogidigben, an incident that triggered outrage and heightened tension across the Ugborodo axis.

Hours after the killing, the residence of Capt. John Deja Okpeyor was set ablaze by angry youths. Okpeyor had earlier the same day been installed as a chief of the Warri Kingdom.

As of press time, details surrounding the incident remained sketchy. However, the killing and subsequent arson occurred amid reports of a youth leadership tussle in Ogidigben, which allegedly led to the mobilisation of youths to confront perceived opponents within the community.

Community sources, however, maintained that Onuwaje was not involved in any mobilisation or attack on any residence. They said he was assaulted and killed on the road by unknown assailants, describing the incident as a criminal act that should not be linked to wider community disputes.

Security presence was reportedly reinforced in parts of Ugborodo and Ogidigben to prevent further breakdown of law and order.

Efforts to reach the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, for comments were unsuccessful as calls and a text message sent to him were yet to be responded to. However, it was gathered that at least four suspects had been arrested in connection with the killing of Onuwaje.

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The Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has terminated the appointment of one its senior staff over sexual molestation. The council also demoted the school’s deputy registrar for negligence of office.

The institution said the action was to maintain and enforce its strict disciplinary posture.

In a statement by Uredo Omale, Director, Public Relations and Protocol, said, “On disciplinary matters, council approved the demotion of Mr. Audu Mathew, a Deputy Registrar, to the rank of Principal Assistant Registrar, on account of negligence of duty.

“In the same vein, council approved the termination of the appointment of Mr. Mukhtar Muhammed, an Administrative Officer II, for sexual molestation.

“Similarly, Mrs. Funmilayo Afolabi, an Assistant Chief Executive Officer, had her appointment terminated for absconding from duty for nine (9) months”.

Meanwhile, the Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, approved the promotion of 11 Principal Lecturers to the rank of Chief Lecturers and 572 other teaching and non-teaching members of staff of the institution.

The statement said, “This was part of the far-reaching decisions made at the 72nd Regular Meeting of the Governing Council presided over by the Chairman, Barrister Sani Shaibu, held on Friday, 19th December, 2025, at the Polytechnic’s Council Chamber.

“Those promoted to the rank of Chief Lecturer on the recommendations of the Appointments, Promotions, and Disciplinary Committee (AP&DC) include Mr Ehimony James Baba Tunde and Mrs Ajayi Omolola Felicia (School of Applied Sciences); Engr. Anikoh Godwin Ateiza (School of Engineering Technology); Dr. Acharu Faith Tony-Okeme and Dr. Raji Abdulwasiu Adeyemi (School of Management Studies); Mrs Akinola Hope Ojochide, Mrs Olayiwola Grace Eleojo, and Mr Aminu Fasasi Olanrewaju. (School of General and Communication Studies); Mr Boluromi Samuel Sunday and Mr Salawu Abdulazeez (School of Preliminary Studies); and Arc. Dr. Thompson Ochedi Ekele (School of Environmental Technology).

“Council also approved the recommendation that 49 academic staff and 71 non-teaching staff be promoted for the 2024 promotion exercise, and further approved the promotion of 225 academic staff and 227 non-teaching staff for the 2025 exercise.”

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, expressed heartfelt appreciation to members of the Governing Council for their presence at the meeting, describing it as a clear reflection of their steadfast commitment to the institution’s growth, stability and sound governance.

He also expressed profound gratitude to the Visitor to the Polytechnic, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his unwavering support, visionary leadership, and continued guidance.

Prof. Usman stressed that Governor Ododo’s administration has provided an enabling environment that has greatly enhanced academic stability, infrastructural advancement and overall institutional development at the Polytechnic.

While outlining management’s recent strides, the Rector highlighted several key achievements, including the prompt release of students’ results, enhanced security across campuses, the successful payment of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions to deserving staff of the School of Management Studies and the School of Applied Sciences, and the provision of a new borehole to improve water supply within the institution, among others.

Prof. Usman also informed Council of the uncovering of a result forgery syndicate involving one Mr. Henry Tope, who was apprehended in possession of thirty (30) Statements of Result and one original certificate, all bearing the name and insignia of the Polytechnic.

Professor Usman also informed Council of the appointment of the Polytechnic’s Deputy Registrar (Senior Establishment), Mrs. Glory Ojochogwu Yakubu, as the substantive Registrar of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the 10th Governing Council, Barrister Sani Shaibu, commended the Management of the Polytechnic for its resolve to strengthen institutional discipline, transparency and academic standards, stressing that Council would not condone any act capable of undermining the integrity of the institution.

Barrister Shaibu reiterated that the Governing Council of the Polytechnic would continue to provide the necessary support and policy direction required to reposition Kogi State Polytechnic as a centre of excellence, while urging staff to adhere strictly to rules, regulations and professional ethics in the discharge of their duties.

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified enforcement of traffic regulations in Cross River State with the deployment of mobile courts and special intervention patrols, as part of strategies to curb traffic infractions during the end-of-year travel rush.

The Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, CC Innocent Etuk, disclosed this during an interview, explaining that the initiative, known as Operation Zero, commenced on December 15 and will run until January 15, 2027, to address the anticipated surge in vehicular movement during the festive season.

According to him, the operation is aimed at ensuring free flow of traffic, reducing road crashes and checking excesses of motorists, especially during a period when many Nigerians travel to celebrate the holidays or visit loved ones.

“As part of our mandate, we are empowered to identify intervention patrols and also conduct mobile court sittings. Since I assumed office in June, we have conducted four mobile courts. A total of 157 motorists were arraigned; 153 were convicted, while four were discharged,” he said.

He noted that traffic offences such as overloading and attempts to bribe FRSC personnel remain the most prevalent violations. Within the period under review, he said no fewer than 384 motorists had been booked for attempting to corrupt officers, while overloading cases recorded between the third and fourth quarters stood at about 548 incidents.

The commander lamented the attitude of some commercial motorcyclists and tricycle (keke) operators who often operate without valid driver’s licences, stressing that no motorist is above the law.

“Once you are on the road, the law binds you. Many power bike riders and keke operators feel they are above the law, but the only thing that qualifies you to be behind the wheel is a valid driver’s licence,” he said.

He explained that special squads, including the command’s “crash squad,” have been deployed to focus specifically on corruption-related offences and overloading, adding that joint night patrols with sister agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), had also yielded positive results.

On inter-agency collaboration, the FRSC boss described the relationship with other security agencies in the state as “very cordial,” noting that joint operations had strengthened enforcement and compliance.

He said the command’s aggressive enforcement drive had paid off, as Cross River State ranked third nationwide in booking motorists who attempted to bribe FRSC personnel in the last quarter.

Ahead of the annual Calabar Carnival, the sector commander assured residents and visitors that adequate manpower and strategies were already in place to manage the expected influx of vehicles into the state.

“Our men are already on the roads. We have mapped out strategic locations such as the Christmas Village, Eight Miles, 11-11 Roundabout and entry points from Odukpani. We are running multiple shifts, including late-night operations, to ensure free flow of traffic,” he said.

He stressed that early deployment of personnel remained key to traffic management, noting that preventing gridlock was more effective than responding after congestion had built up.

The commander also disclosed that the long-standing backlog of driver’s licences had been cleared nationwide, with Cross River State currently recording about 5,196 unclaimed licences across its centres in Calabar, Ikom and Ogoja. He urged motorists who had completed their capture to visit the relevant centres or Board of Internal Revenue offices to collect their licences.

Calling for a collective approach to road safety, he emphasised that drivers, passengers and pedestrians all had roles to play in reducing crashes and fatalities.

“Road safety is a collective responsibility. We want a paradigm shift where everyone obeys traffic rules and takes responsibility for their safety. Our goal is to build a strong safety culture in Cross River State in line with national road safety strategies,” he said.

He also commended the Cross River State Government for providing a conducive working environment for the command and praised residents and transport unions for their cooperation, expressing optimism that sustained enforcement and awareness would continue to change attitudes and improve compliance on the state’s roads.

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In anticipation of a significant influx of visitors into Osun State during the Yuletide season, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has deployed 1,700 personnel to ensure the safety of lives and adequate protection of critical national assets and infrastructure across the state.

The State Commandant of NSCDC, Osun State Command, Igbalawole Sotiyo, disclosed this at the State Headquarters, noting that a comprehensive security arrangement aimed at guaranteeing a peaceful and hitch-free celebration has been put in place.

The Commandant said, “The festive period usually records a significant rise in human and vehicular movement as residents and visitors stream into the state, thereby requiring strengthened security arrangements.

” Area Commanders and Divisional Officers have been directed to strategically deploy personnel to places of worship, markets, motor parks, recreational centres, Critical Infrastructure and other identified flashpoints across the state.”

He further issued a marching order to all Divisional Officers to remain proactive and vigilant, stressing that the Command is working in close synergy with sister security agencies to ensure round-the-clock security before, during and after the festivities.

Commandant Sotiyo made it known in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, that the deployment is reinforced with intensified visibility patrols, intelligence-led operations and rapid response teams to promptly address any security threat.

While warning miscreants and criminal elements to steer clear of Osun State during and after the celebration

The Osun helmsman emphasized that the Command would not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone attempting to disrupt public peace and order.

He called on residents to complement security efforts by promptly reporting suspicious movements in persons or activities to the nearest security agency.

Commandant Sotiyo on behalf of officers and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun State Command, wishes residents of the state a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, assuring them of the Corps’ unwavering commitment to a safe and secure Osun State.

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The Achi Clan of Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State, on Sunday unanimously adopted Governor Peter Mbah as their consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election, citing what they described as his uncommon leadership style and remarkable performance in office.

The endorsement, which effectively shut out any opposition members as far as they are concerned, was made at a grand civic reception organised in honour of the governor at the St. Mary’s Field Court, Achi.

The event attracted thousands of supporters from the over nine electoral wards that make up the clan, which accounts for well over half of Oji River population.

Leaders of the clan, traditional rulers, political office holders, youth and women groups, took turns to applaud the governor for what they said were visible transformations across Enugu State within a short period. They declared that the decision to back him for a second term was already settled and irreversible.

Speaking, the Chairman of Oji River Local Government Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chima Achiekwelu, said the reception was organised to appreciate the governor for his “great work and uncommon leadership” which, according to him, had rapidly transformed Enugu State.

“There is nobody in this country today, who is not aware of your giant strides in Enugu State,” the monarch said.

“It will take the whole day to start listing your projects. This reception is to assure you that you will win your second tenure unopposed here. It has been ordained by God and accepted by us as a consensus.”

Igwe Achiekwelu declared that the entire Achi Clan had resolved to adopt Governor Mbah as its sole candidate for 2027, stressing that no vote meant for the governor would be lost to any opposition member.

He added that traditional rulers, as grassroots mobilisers, had closed ranks to ensure total support for the governor’s re-election.

In an address presented by Dr Okey Ibeabuchi, Chairman of the Central Organizing Committee, on behalf of the Achi Clan, the people expressed deep gratitude to the governor for what they described as an epoch-making visit and for restoring purpose, clarity and direction to governance in the state.

They commended his administration’s investments in Smart Green Schools, primary healthcare, agriculture, security, tourism, the Enugu International Conference Centre and the launch of Enugu Air, noting that those initiatives had restored pride and confidence among the people of Enugu State.

The clan also acknowledged the governor’s recognition of traditional institutions and the inclusion of Achi sons and daughters in government, listing several appointees from the area serving in key capacities.

Achi clan also appealed for the full operationalisation of the four Development Centres created in Oji River Local Government Area, arguing that Achi’s population size and number of wards justified the allocation of two of the centres to the clan.

They further appealed for key infrastructure projects, including the Achi–Ehuhe–Udi Road and the Achi Court–Amankpunato–Amoli–Ihe Road, the establishment of a tertiary institution campus in Achi, and the rehabilitation of Achi Joint Hospital.

Earlier, the Chairman of Oji River Local Government Area, Engr. Greg Anyadike, praised Governor Mbah for what he described as people-oriented governance, thanking him for the Green Smart Schools and Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres sited across the wards in the council area.

He pledged the Council’s full support for the administration’s programmes and policies.

Responding, Governor Mbah said he was deeply honoured by the reception, describing Achi Clan as an integral part of Enugu’s history and identity.

He said the support and affection shown by the people would never be taken for granted.

The governor reaffirmed that his administration’s vision was anchored on inclusivity, equity and sustainable development, explaining that projects were deliberately designed to be ward-based and grassroots-focused, highlighting the presence of over nine smart green schools and multiple Type-2 primary healthcare centres in Achi, as well as extensive road projects tied to the administration’s commitment to deliver at least 10 kilometres of roads per ward.

He also announced that the Achi–Ehuhe–Udi Road and the Achi Court–Amankpunato–Amoli–Ihe Road had been captured in the budget estimates for 2026, assuring that mobilisation to site would commence before the next rainy season.

He further disclosed plans for massive agricultural estates across wards, aimed at moving farmers from subsistence to mechanised farming, alongside the upgrade of the veterinary school in Achi and the elevation of the School of Health Technology to a full nursing college to an OND and HND-awarding institution.

“I want to assure you that the trust and mandate you have given us, we hold sacred. We will further strengthen our public service, live by the social contract with you and continue to serve you with all our strength,” Governor Mbah added.

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