Politics
STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF NURTW PAYS SOLIDARITY VISIT TO OWERRI MUNICIPAL SOLE ADMINISTRATOR
… _Union Pledges Partnership and Support for 3R Administration_
Date:19-06-2024
In a show of solidarity and partnership, the State Executive Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), led by the State Chairman, Hon. Sam Udeh, paid a courtesy visit to the Sole Administrator of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon. Engr. Chidiebere Emeribe. The visit was to congratulate him on his appointment and to discuss avenues for collaboration.
Hon. Udeh expressed his gratitude to His Excellency, Dist. Sen Hope Uzodinma, the pragmatic governor of Imo State, for appointing a person of integrity and commitment as the Sole Administrator. He praised Governor Uzodinma’s foresight in positioning a reputable and renowned individual to lead the Municipality, noting that Hon. Emeribe’s integrity and dedication to societal growth are well-established. Udeh believes that a new era of progress has begun for Owerri Municipal Council under Emeribe’s leadership.
During his remarks, Hon. Udeh pledged the unwavering support of the NURTW to the 3R (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Recovery) administration. He emphasized the union’s readiness to partner with the Sole Administrator’s office to ensure the smooth functioning of transportation within the municipality. Udeh acknowledged the union’s commitment to maintaining a cordial relationship between commuters, drivers, and all those within the union’s work jurisdiction in the municipality, thereby ensuring a safe and comfortable transit system.
In response, Owerri Municipal Sole Administrator, Hon. Emeribe, thanked the leadership of the union for their visit and their commendable efforts in facilitating efficient transportation. He highlighted the importance of safety and urged the union members to be ambassadors of Governor Uzodinma’s administration. Emeribe charged them with the responsibility of ensuring that safety signposts, indications, and road bumps are appropriately placed at strategic points in the commercial city to preserve lives and properties.
Hon. Emeribe assured the NURTW of the 3R administration’s readiness to partner with them for progressive growth and innovation. He urged the union to promote peace and unity both within and outside their organization and to support the All Progressives Congress’s initiatives at the municipal, state, and national levels under the leadership of the Governor and Chairmanship of Hon. Macdonald Ebere, PhD.
Furthermore, Emeribe called on the NURTW state chairman to address the issue of road obstructions and nuisances caused by certain members of the union. He emphasized the need to calm to order those responsible for such disruptions, so as to ensure a free and conducive flow of vehicular and human movement within the municipality.
The visit marks a significant step towards enhancing the collaboration between the NURTW and Owerri Municipal Council, aiming for a seamless and efficient transportation system that benefits the state’s citizenry.
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The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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