Economy
Enugu Governor Mbah Urges Overhaul Of Higher Education To Meet Global Standards
Enugu Governor Mbah Urges Overhaul Of Higher Education To Meet Global Standards
Enugu governor Mbah urges overhaul of higher education to meet global standards. According to him, his administration prioritises education, healthcare and technology.
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has stressed the need to bridge the gap between international best practices and the urgent developmental needs of Nigeria’s higher education system.
He made the call on Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Diaspora BRIDGE, with the theme “STEMMing the Gap for a Better Nigeria,” organised by the federal ministry of education.
The BRIDGE platform enables Nigerian scholars and professionals abroad to register as collaborators by submitting their credentials and areas of expertise.
According to Mr Mbah, the initiative is designed to match diaspora expertise with local institutions based on identified needs, fostering targeted collaborations aligned with Nigeria’s development goals.
“In addition to serving as matchmaking-hub for expertise and institutional needs, the BRIDGE empowers Nigerian tertiary institutions to conduct self-assessments, identify gaps in teaching and research, and express interest in specific collaborations.
“This forum offers more than a passive nod to education as the single most important sector upon which Nigeria’s socio-economic fate depends.
“For years, understanding of the role of the Nigerian diaspora was mostly via the basic economic lines of their remittances.
“What has been lacking is a formal platform where their expertise and collective financial part could be hosted. Let us recognise, however, that this gathering is not just for the discussion.
“It is urgent call to reconnect global expertise with local purpose.
“We must build living bridge between rich patterns of our diaspora and developmental needs of Nigeria’s higher education system,” Mr Mbah said.
He reiterated that future generations of Nigerian graduates must not only be globally competitive but also serve as innovators tackling challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, energy, digital transformation, health, and sustainable development.
According to him, the goal should not merely be to train students for the workforce, but to engage them in building a two-way learning ecosystem that connects local innovation with global expertise.
“In Enugu, we are pioneering a 40-60 tertiary education principle. 40 per cent of our curriculum is laser-focused on Enugu’s strategic economic sectors.
“Also, agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, digital economy, creative industries, mineral resources and health technology: 60 per cent prepares our students for national, continental and global opportunities.
“This is to ensure the graduates are world-class professionals who can thrive, innovate and reach anywhere. To build a future of prosperity,”
According to him, his administration prioritises education, healthcare, technology, and science as core components of its human capital development strategy.
He added that, in addition to constructing 260 smart green schools, the state government had allocated 33.2 per cent of its total budget to education to ensure sustainable growth in the sector.
“In the last 18 months and by September this year, we would have constructed 6,500 classrooms. These classrooms are not just sheds, even though we may be enthused about the bricks and mortar structures.
“What is exciting about these structures is that each of these smart green schools features a robotic centre, an artificial intelligence centre, a mechatronic centre among others.
“Where we provide virtual reality and augmented reality for our young people to learn.
“Hopefully, the Diaspora BRIDGE will be integrated to accommodate basic education sector and build from bottom-up,” he added.
He restated that the measures were designed to create enabling environment for the effective teaching and learning where each classroom had smart digital voice, as well as receive tuition from diaspora experts.
“Also, each smart school being powered by a 65 kVA solar system with integrated smart farm will provide platform for e-learning and of course, technology resource.”

Governor Mbah
He identified other achievements recorded in the state to include, construction of 262 family healthcare centres across all the wards in Enugu, five-star hospital for medical tourism and upgrading of nursing programmes.
“We must be able to connect those dots by ensuring a future of prosperity. We believe education is a cornerstone of progress and a bedrock upon which every society’s future is built.
“To achieve human capital development, our graduates must be healers and problem solvers at home, and knowledge economy leaders globally.
“Our universities are becoming a development ecosystem where students, educators, diaspora and communities co-create meaningful, sustainable impact tied to SDGs and local priorities.
“In addition to expanding seven public tertiary institutions, we are establishing the Enugu State University of Education and Technology, and the Enugu State University of Agriculture and Technology.
“Innovation is the language of the 21st century. We are establishing eight science, technical and vocational schools across Enugu State,” the governor said.
Economy
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.
He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.
“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party
Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.
He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.
Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials
As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.
The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.
He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.
Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.
“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.
“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.
“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.
The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.
“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.
“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

Ibom Deep SeaPort
On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.
Crime
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.
Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.
“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.
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