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Enugu’s oil producing status: My biggest joy is that my successor will excel - Gov. Ugwuanyi

…Recounts challenges in office despite successes

…Congratulates Enugu-born UTME’s second runner-up in Nigeria

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has disclosed that his biggest joy is that the recent actualisation of his istration’s struggle for Enugu to the league of states enjoying oil producing status in Nigeria will ensure the fulfillment of his prayer that his preferred successor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, who is the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will perform better than him in office if elected.

Governor Ugwuanyi said that Enugu’s oil producing status is one of the successes of his istration that will bring immense fortunes to the socio-economic development of the state, stressing: “I’ m glad that Dr. Mbah will have a huge resources to perform better than me if elected.”

The governor added that it's a father’s prayer that his son does better than him in life.

Speaking at the EXCO Chamber of the Government House, Enugu, when he received, Master Innocent Chikelu Ugwu, a 17-year old indigene of Enugu State and student of Christ The King College, Gwagwalada, Abuja, who scored 359 points to come second in the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) in the country, Governor Ugwuanyi stated that Enugu State under his istration has continued to record milestone achievements despite the challenges it has encountered since its inception in 2015.

Master Ugwu from Umabor, Eha Alumona in Nsukka Local Government Area and the son of the former lawmaker who represented Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, Hon. Charles Ugwu, came second in the UTME in the county with three points behind the winner of the first position from Ekiti State who scored 362 points.

Congratulating Master Ugwu for making Enugu State proud, Governor Ugwuanyi revealed that his istration has recorded feats in various spheres of development because it faithfully and deliberately entrusted the state to the hands of God, stressing that “all these good things are coming from God.”

The governor narrated that his istration came on board when the country’s economy was in recession with Enugu State receiving less than 30% of federal allocations the previous istration received, followed by the outbreak of the novel COVID-19 pandemic which brought a major setback to the entire world in of growth and development, the #EndSars protests and another economic recession.

Ugwuanyi who has gone down in history as the only governor of Enugu State to witness two economic recessions in five years of his istration, the #EndSars protests and COVID-19 pandemic, among others, reiterated that God has been merciful and kind to the state all through these challenges.

The governor stated that it was a great blessing that an indigene of the state came second in the UTME, informing the student (Ugwu) that it was a deserving privilege for him to be seated and honoured at the EXCO Chamber of the Government House, Enugu.

Governor Ugwuanyi pointed out that Ugwu’s feat was as a result of hard work, and urged him to continue on that path, saying: “This is a stepping stone for you. I’m convinced that you will grow from strength to strength. It shall continue to be well with you my son. What brought you here is hard work. May I, as the Governor of Enugu State congratulate you. The state government will reward you accordingly.”

Introducing the UTME second runner-up to Governor Ugwuanyi, his father, Hon. Ugwu, said that of his family were grateful that the governor granted them audience and was impressed with the performance of their son in the national examination.

In his goodwill message, the Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, attributed the feat achieved by Master Ugwu to the prophetic statement by Governor Ugwuanyi that “Enugu State is in the hands of God.”

Aroh said that “the young man before us has done marvelously well and has put his family’s name and that of Enugu State on the national map.”

He urged Governor Ugwuanyi to remain committed to his covenant with God by entrusting the state to His hands, saying: “Your Excellency, it is our wish that in the rest of your days as the Governor of Enugu State, God will everyday show you the manifestation that He is a covenant-keeping God.”

Dignitaries at the event include the lawmaker representing Nsukka East Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Chinedu Nwamba, the Executive Secretary, Enugu State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Barr. Nestor Ezeme, Special Adviser to the Governor, Hon. Barr. Cosmas Ugwueze, the PDP candidate for Nsukka East Constituency, Barr. Mrs. Christiana Onah, General Godwin Ugwuoke (Retd.), Prof. Damian Opata, Hon. Ugwu's wife, Chioma, among others.

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Of all the 5 South Eastern states,
I think Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu are blessed with decent governors.

Imo State and Abia State are the worst hit.
Our bleaching cream Supreme Court governor and Ikpeazu are the same.
No good news from these two.

Tụfịakwa.

Congratulations, but it's not by your power. God put the resources there

North has OIL
South South has OIL
South East has OIL

So I ask what DOES SOUTH WEST HAVE??

Modified: only asking for educational purpose

Mumu man wey turn govt money to family treasury

All the states in the south east are oil producing states that are blessed with abundant natural and human resources.

It's unfortunate that the south east found herself in a parasitic relationship that is preventing her from attaining her full potential.

I wish Enugu people would disappoint PDP for once and vote for APGA.

Frank Nweke Jr is a bright mind that will put Enugu where she ought to be like Sullivan Chime.

one word

Mekanus:
Useless motherfucker

I said one word nao

Useless motherfucker

Charmerbeautylooks:
Mumu man wey turn govt money to family treasury

You will do likewise or even worse when blessed with such opportunity. No be Nigerian you be again?

Pray For Peter Obi. He is a Leader, far better than being a president.

Sirheny007:
Of all the 5 South Eastern states,
I think Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu are blessed with decent governors...

For Enugu, you must be referring to God, 'cos Enugu is in the hands of God.

Enugu State is in the hands of God.

Christ is the King (X3)
Of Heaven, Of the Earth and of All Creation
Reign for ever oh Christ the King (X2)
Reign for ever Allelulia

Na CKC dey do am

We ain't ready for Great Nigeria yet
Until then we can keep looting please

Gold, oil and gas, limestone, granite,marble, phosphate etc. above all INTELLECTUALS!!!!

Mind you, I am from the South East. Stop all these nonsense Nairaland is known for

Emeskhalifa:
North has OIL
South South has OIL
South East has OIL

So I ask what DOES SOUTH WEST HAVE??

Mimi1998:
Pray For Peter Obi. He is a Leader, far better than being a president.

We are talking about Nigeria President,
We are not talking about Markets Union President....... (let us know who said those words about Your PandoraObi.....and you win a prize!!)

Ok

Kingv:
Gold, oil and gas, limestone, granite,marble, phosphate etc. above all INTELLECTUALS!!!!

Mind you, I am from the South East. Stop all these nonsense Nairaland is known for

No vex, just asking

Emeskhalifa:
North has OIL
South South has OIL
South East has OIL

So I ask what DOES SOUTH WEST HAVE??

Modified: only asking for educational purpose

You can never be educated because your medulla oblongatas are worn-out already.

Nigerians like to forget the istration came in facing recession. They ended up with 2 recessions, Covid-19 and Russia-Ukraine War. We bless God we did not face all the calamities predicted for Nigeria by the West. We thank God for the Govt that did all it could to safeguard the nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. History will be kind to this istration.

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Enugu’s oil producing status: My biggest joy is that my successor will excel - Gov. Ugwuanyi

…Recounts challenges in office despite successes

…Congratulates Enugu-born UTME’s second runner-up in Nigeria



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Congratulations to you Master Ugwu.

Is God that took you where you're today but my advice to you is not to do like your Dad that couldn't do anything in his home town when he was in House of Reps.

God bless Enugu state

Please Nairaland beware of this scammer with this number

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and details

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But your people say you no do anything for them.....may the operate your life the way you operate your state amenities...

Emeskhalifa:
North has OIL
South South has OIL
South East has OIL

So I ask what DOES SOUTH WEST HAVE??

Modified: only asking for educational purpose

Ondo state oil is more than all palm oil south east have

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Nairaland is fully on the pay check of this useless governor.

Ugwuanyi will be ed as a man that was handed over a fast growing state by Sullivan but left it decaying.

Ceremonial governor


Okey Ezea is the choice for Senate
Ndi Nsukka are tired of your style of leadership

Sirheny007:
Of all the 5 South Eastern states,
I think Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu are blessed with decent governors.

Imo State and Abia State are the worst hit.
Our bleaching cream Supreme Court governor and Ikpeazu are the same.
No good news from these two.

Tụfịakwa.

OP abeg comot Enugu governor from the list, he is OLODO

Emeskhalifa:
North has OIL South South has OIL South East has OIL
So I ask what DOES SOUTH WEST HAVE??
Modified: only asking for educational purpose

Ondo State in South West has oil. Stop this nonsense sentiment. .

Emeskhalifa:
North has OIL
South South has OIL
South East has OIL

So I ask what DOES SOUTH WEST HAVE??

Modified: only asking for educational purpose

u are right
South west is the parasitic region
SE, SS and north have a lot in common. if only the 3 regions can form a country together it will be great