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Ebonyi Lawmaker Empowers Constituents with over N20m, Farm Inputs
From Godwin Okeh, Abakaliki
The lawmaker representing Ezza North West constituency in the Ebonyi state house of Assembly, Innocent Nomeh has empowered pursuant farmers with over N20m and farm inputs worth millions of naira.He received endorsement from the members of his constituents, ahead of the 2027 general election for the second term in office.
The lawmaker, before the endorsement by the teeming members of his constituency released over twenty million for the cash empowerment of 26 youths, women and men. DAILY ASSET reported that 20 persons were given five hundred thousand naira each, and seven others received one million naira each to startup businesses of their choice in the area.The lawmaker also distributed farm inputs; fertilizer, rice sideline and herbicide that worth millions of naira to over hundred persons.Addressing the constituents during the constituency briefing, distribution of farm and empowerment program that took place at his hometown, applauded the governor Francis Nwifuru for the unwavering support and magnanimity towards the people of his constituency.According to him: in the past two years of our service in the house, we have made meaningful contributions to the legislative process. We have not only supported but have actively argued in favor of several life changing bills, many of which have now been passed into law.On the area of security, Nomeh said: “We have made it clear that there will be no safe haven for violence or criminality in our land.”Anyone found engaging in violent acts must face the full weight of the law. This firm stance has resulted in a significant reduction in crime across our constituency.”Let it be clearly stated that going forward, any individual found engaging in violent acts, including involvement in cult-related disturbance, will face the full wrath of the law.Nomeh said he provided four block classrooms at UPE Ogboji and many other infrastructures to many communities in his constituency, and that he is currently profiling various locations for the drilling of additional boreholes.”We have provided grants to enable many students to pay their school fees in various institutions across the country including those in law schools and given employment opportunities to nine members of his constituency” he stated.Responding, the deputy national president of the association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, and chairman of Ezza north LGA, Moses Ogodo-Ali said the lawmaker, Nomeh has done absolutely well, and therefore, must be returned for second term in office in the forthcoming 2027 general election.”Other people have been saying that there is no money in the state house of Assembly, but Nomeh went there, and proved that he is different. And so, all the stakeholders and every member of Ezza North West constituency have endorsed and adopted him as our sole candidate come 2027 election, any other person contesting is contesting by force” he stated.The Motion for the adoption of the lawmaker, Innocent Nomeh for the second term in office in 2027 was moved by prominent stakeholders of the constituency; Benjamin Otubo and seconded by Benjamin Idoh.One of the beneficiaries; Aliagu Ikechukwu who spoke to newsmen on behalf of others said: “we are grateful for this empowerment by the lawmaker. This is the first of its kind in Ezza North West constituency. We will pay him back in 2027, by ensuring he is re-elected for the second term in office” he stated.
By David Torough, Abuja
The founders and Senior Pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr. Paul and Dr. (Mrs.) Becky Enenche, have successfully trained and empowered 100 individuals in agribusiness as part of their commitment to youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
Dr.
Paul Enenche made the announcement during the church’s Thanksgiving and Testimony Service on Sunday, highlighting the initiative as a strategic effort to promote self-reliance and agricultural productivity.According to the cleric, each beneficiary will be allocated at least one hectare of farmland to commence farming activities upon completion of the training programme.
He further disclosed that the beneficiaries will receive monthly stipends to support them until their agricultural produce is ready for harvest.Dr. Enenche noted that the training and empowerment programme represents a significant investment, with each participant’s training costing approximately ₦500,000.
The beneficiaries, who constitute Batch A of the Entrepreneurship Agribusiness Training Programme, graduated from the C.S.S. Farm and Skills Acquisition Centre located along the Keffi–Abuja Road. The entire programme was fully sponsored by Dr Paul,Dr (Mrs.) Becky Enenche and the church as part of their ongoing efforts to empower individuals with practical skills and sustainable means of livelihood.
The initiative reflects the church’s commitment to transforming lives through both spiritual and socio-economic empowerment.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the commission’s neutrality ahead of the 2027 general election, saying INEC has no candidate or political party to favour.
In a post obtained from INEC’s X handle on Sunday, Amupitan stated this during a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb.
Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, as part of the commission’s stakeholder engagement and preparations for the 2027 elections.The visit formed part of activities surrounding INEC’s planned interactive meeting with staff and readiness assessment at the zonal level.
The INEC chairman was accompanied by National Commissioners, the Acting Director-General of the Electoral Institute, his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Technical Assistant, Chief of Staff, Special Aides and other senior officials of the commission.
Amupitan described traditional institutions as important stakeholders in the electoral process because of their influence and reach within communities.
He said elections were fundamentally about the social contract between citizens and those entrusted with public office, stressing that public trust was essential to the success of democracy.
According to him, INEC has commenced preparations early because of the size and complexity of conducting elections across Nigeria.
He said the commission had moved away from last-minute preparations and was testing, auditing and strengthening its operational systems well ahead of the 2027 polls.
Amupitan assured the Emir that INEC remained committed to neutrality, fairness and transparency in the conduct of elections.
“We have no candidates, we have no political party, we have no interest other than the sovereign will of the people of Nigeria,” the INEC chairman said.
He added that the commission would continue engaging traditional institutions and other stakeholders as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Kano State Command, has deployed personnel to Garko Local Government Area to track and contain dogs suspected to be infected with rabies.
The service said the suspected rabid dog had bitten 18 people in Garko and its environs.
The NFSS State Commander, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the service, Usman Abdullahi-Umar, on Sunday in Kano.
Al’ameen said: “The command received a distress report at about 2 p.m. that a dog suspected to be rabid has attacked residents in Garko town.
“The dog has so far bitten 11 persons in Garko town before moving to neighbouring communities, including Raba, Kadage, Gurjiya and Dausai.
“It has also attacked and bitten seven additional persons in the affected communities.”
The commander further explained that they had received another report that two more dogs had been infected with rabies in the area.
Al’ameen said personnel of NFSS Garko Division, under the leadership of the Divisional Forest Officer, Auwalu Muhammad, had been deployed to the affected areas to track and contain the infected dogs.
He urged residents of Garko and neighbouring communities to remain vigilant and report sightings of stray or suspected rabid dogs to the nearest NFSS office or other security agencies.
The commander also advised residents who might have been bitten by suspected rabid dogs to seek immediate medical attention.
Al’ameen assured residents that the NFSS would continue to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to prevent further attacks.(NAN)
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