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African Union Commission hailed Enugu State's innovative agricultural strategies at the 2023 Africa Cassava Conference which served as a platform for uniting leaders, experts, and stakeholders, all converging to explore the potential of cassava-based products within Africa and their pivotal role in the continent's industrialization efforts. A significant highlight of the conference was Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah's ambitious vision to establish Enugu State as a prominent export hub for cash crops. The comprehensive plan for this vision was presented by Hon. Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, the Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-industrialisation. Honorable Ubru underscored the vital role of cassava in the economy of Enugu State, emphasizing its potential as a catalyst for industrialization. He stated, "Enugu State, renowned for its substantial cassava production, is embarking on an initiative to cultivate 300,000 hectares of farmland across its 17 local govern...

In a move to combat unemployment and breathe new life into the state's job market, the Enugu State Ministry of Labour and Employment has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with key employers in the region. Led by Commissioner of Labour and Employment, Hon. Pharm Chika Ugwuoke, a delegation has initiated a collaborative partnership with the private sector, commencing with a visit to one of Africa's largest employers of labor, the Nigeria Bottling Company Plc. The Nigeria Bottling Company, which was once a significant source of employment in the state, unfortunately ceased production activities in Enugu in 2018, resulting in a substantial loss of jobs for the local population. Commissioner Ugwuoke expressed deep regret over this situation and committed to working towards the reinstatement of at least some of the production facilities that were relocated. He assured the depot manager that His Excellency Dr. Peter Mbah is dedicated to bringing both old and new businesses ba...

Enugu State Economic Planning Team has commended Hon. Pedro Okwudili Nwankwo, the Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, for his transformative infrastructural projects while clearing him of allegations of deceiving the Enugu State Economic Planning Team with fictitious projects. The allegations, which had caused a stir in recent days, have been thoroughly investigated by the Independent Observers for Good Governance, an unbiased body dedicated to integrity, honesty, and moral soundness. The investigation's findings have unequivocally vindicated Chairman Nwankwo on several counts. Contrary to the accusations, substantial evidence confirms the existence of ongoing projects within Awgu Local Government, including critical infrastructure developments are properly documented and subject to verification. The satisfaction expressed by the Enugu State Economic Planning Team during their visit has been placed in context, as it may not necessarily imply any form of deception. This revelati...