LGAs Strengthen Commitment To Promoting Rural Governance

LGAs strengthen commitment to promoting rural governance. The president said ALGON could not ignore the economic hardship and challenges many Nigerians face.

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has restated its commitment to promoting rural governance and service delivery to improve livelihoods and enhance the overall well-being of Nigerians.

“We will work assiduously to promote rural governance, service delivery to improve livelihoods and enhance the overall well-being of our people,” ALGON’s national president, Bello Lawal, said in a felicitation message to the Muslim faithful in commemoration of  2025 Eid-el-Fitr in Abuja on Sunday.

Mr Lawal prayed that Allah brings comfort, relief, and prosperity to millions of homes and families of Muslims.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that their voices are heard and their needs are met. Our advocacy for good governance and sustainable development in the LGAs will continue to remain part of our priority.
“ALGON will continue to work together with other tiers of government, NGF, MDAs and Development Partners to develop our capacity in leadership, with innovative strategies to support the rural economy,” Mr Lawal said.

Mr Lawal said ALGON’s advocacy would
continue to remain part of its priority, as it acknowledged the economic hardship amidst spiritual renewal and hope.

LGAs Strengthen Commitment

“I appreciate the unwavering faith and resilience of our Muslim brothers and sisters,  who have persevered through the trials of fasting and spiritual reflection,” he said.

The president said ALGON could not ignore the economic hardship and challenges that many Nigerians are facing, including Muslim brothers and sisters.

According to him, the struggles to make ends meet, the empty stomachs and the unimaginable hardships are a stark reality that we must confront together.

He added that the challenges were particularly pronounced in local governments and area councils where poor farmers resided and jobless Nigerians struggled to survive amidst numerous existential challenges, including banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and drug/substance abuse.

“Once again, Eid Mubarak! and may Allah’s blessings be upon you now and forever,” he said.

Enugu Governor Mbah Pledges 24-Hour Service For New PHCs

Enugu Governor Mbah pledges 24-hour service for new PHCs. He urged the people of Emene to take ownership of the facility and ensure its continued functionality.

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu has pledged 24-hour services for the newly built 260 Type Two Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state to improve healthcare delivery.

Mr Mbah made this announcement during his supervisory visit to the newly completed Emene PHC on Sunday in Enugu.

His administration is constructing 260 Type Two PHCs across the state with some already completed and others in progress.

Emene, located in the Enugu East Local Government Area, was one of the PHCs visited by the governor.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring these facilities offered round-the-clock services.
“Each Type Two PHC will have 24-hour electricity, powered sustainably by renewable energy.

“There will also be staff quarters to ensure healthcare officers are available to meet the people’s health needs without delay, along with access to water, sanitation, and hygiene,” he said.

Mr Mbah further assured the people of Emene that a Type Three healthcare facility would be built in the area to complement the Type Two PHC, catering to the community’s needs due to its population density.

The governor explained that the initiative was prompted by alarming statistics on maternity and under-five mortality rates, which he described as unacceptable.

“We needed to act quickly, and this is why we’re focused on building functional healthcare facilities across both urban and rural areas,” Mbah emphasised.

Additionally, the governor revealed that similar interventions were ongoing in secondary healthcare facilities, with the renovation of 22 cottage and general hospitals.

He also mentioned plans for a world-class 300-bed international hospital in the state.

“We will attract top-notch medical professionals to provide world-class healthcare services to Enugu people,” Mr Mbah assured.

Mr Mbah also commended the Enugu East chairman, Beloved-Dan Anike, for registering 5,000 residents for universal healthcare insurance and encouraged other local government chairmen and state civil servants to follow suit.

Peter Mbah

He urged the people of Emene to take ownership of the facility and ensure its continued functionality.

Dr Chukwumuanya Igboekwu, zonal coordinator of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the South-East, lauded Mr Mbah for revitalising the state’s PHCs and investing in the economic prosperity of the people.

He encouraged the governor to prioritise universal healthcare coverage as an investment that would benefit the state.

Dr Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, executive secretary of the Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, described Mr Mbah’s interventions in primary healthcare as life-saving and radical.

She noted that the Emene PHC had already registered 140 residents and facilitated the delivery of two babies, named after the governor, within three weeks of operation.

Governor Umo Eno Inaugurates 23.25km Road Project Akwa Ibom Community

Governor Umo Eno inaugurates 23.25km road project Akwa Ibom community.…commits to completion of more inherited projects

The 23.25km Ikot Ekaide-Ikot Okoro-Ikot Ibritam road has been officially commissioned, marking a major economic breakthrough for the people of Oruk Anam and other parts of the State.

Inaugurating the road infrastructure, Governor Umo Eno emphasized the economic viability of the road, stating that he was moved to complete the project which he took over from his predecessor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, at 50% completion.

Lauding the immediate past Governor for l starting the project during his tenure, Pastor Eno has also assured that more inherited projects will be completed by his administration.

The road which comes with two bridges, is expected to boost trade and economic activities, and open up the largely agrarian communities in Oruk Anam.

He acknowledged the significance of Oruk Anam, and highlighted the locality’s importance, being the hometown of his Chief Campaigner and the wife of the immediate past Governor, Deaconess Martha Udom Emmanuel.

Recalling previous efforts, he mentioned the completion of the Use Ikot Amama road in Ibiono, initiated by the Senate President. He emphasized that projects like these demonstrate the tangible benefits of governance and the impact of public service.

Speaking further, the Governor announced upcoming projects, including the groundbreaking of the Tropicana International Conference Centre and reiterated the administration’s commitment to reviving stalled projects to create job oppourtunities for the youth.

He reassured the public that despite the extensive infrastructure projects being executed, his administration has not borrowed from any financial institution and applauded the Federal Government for making funds available and highlighted his government’s prudent financial management as a key factor in sustaining developmental projects.

Eno expressed his administration’s commitment to private sector-minded governance, urging young people to take advantage of the opportunities available.

He also assured that his government is youth-friendly and willing to support those who are ready to contribute to the state’s development.

Earlier, the Chairman of Oruk-Anam, Sunday Festus Akpan, commended the Governor for the project and other ongoing infrastructure developments in the area.

Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, provided an overview of the project, highlighting its technical details and the challenges faced during its construction, and how the project had to be segmented and reawarded to two different contractors.

In their goodwill message, stakeholders in the area including the House of Representatives Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk-Anam Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Unyime Etim, Paramount Ruler of Oruk-Anam, Akuku Engr. J. J. Abosi, Political Leader of Oruk-Anam, Sir. Udo Kieran, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, and the House of Assembly Member for Oruk-Anam State Constituency, Hon. Sampson Idiong, hailed the road project as a game-changer for the local government and neighboring areas, providing access to Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia and other States in the Niger-Delta region.

Umo Eno

They asserted that the infrastructure is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the people of the area, and pledged their total to the government of Pastor Umo Eno.

In furtherance of their corporate social responsibility, one the construction firm handling the project, Amitec Construction Company said it is committed to constructing water projects in each of the villages traversed by the road and also announced the sponsorship of Akwa Ibom youths in the Dakadda Skills Acquisition Centre in addition to the donation of 50,000 copies of exercise books to schools in the State.