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Professorship Controversy: Ibru University Asks Anthony Kila To Step Aside

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The Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Delta State, has asked its Pro-Chancellor, Anthony Kila, to step aside from his official responsibilities pending an investigation into questions surrounding his professorial credentials.

The university announced the decision on Tuesday, days after a PREMIUM TIMES investigation raised questions about Kila’s claim to the title of professor.

In a statement, the institution said the decision was taken in line with its commitment to academic integrity, transparency and high standards of institutional governance.

The university said it had taken note of the publication by PREMIUM TIMES, which questioned the professorial status of its Pro-Chancellor, and would investigate the issues raised before reaching a conclusion.

It said: “Anthony Kila has been requested to step aside from his responsibilities as Pro-Chancellor while the issues raised are being addressed, investigated, and findings concluded.”

According to the university, the measure was necessary to protect the integrity of its governance process and maintain the confidence of students, staff, parents, regulators and the general public.

The institution did not specify how long the investigation would last.

The controversy followed a PREMIUM TIMES report which said its investigation found no evidence that a recognised academic institution had awarded Kila the rank of professor.

The report also questioned his use of the designation “Jean Monnet Professor of Strategy and Development,” which he reportedly said was conferred on him in 2016 by the European Centre for Advanced and Professional Studies (ECAPS), an institution he identified as being based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

However, the newspaper said checks with the UK Companies House, Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission and other public sources produced no evidence that ECAPS existed.

It also reported that the European Education and Culture Executive Agency, which administers the European Union’s Jean Monnet programme, did not list Kila as a Jean Monnet project coordinator.

Kila has rejected the description of him as a “fake professor”, insisting that he remains a professor and stands by the credentials supporting the title.

He also told PREMIUM TIMES that he was prepared to provide documents relating to his professorial status, although the newspaper reported that he had yet to publicly release the documents.

The university had earlier removed Kila’s name, profile and photographs from its website.

Meanwhile, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has constituted a team to investigate the controversy following the PREMIUM TIMES findings.

The anti-corruption agency is also expected to examine whether the university benefited from any purported misrepresentation of Kila’s professorial status.

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Court Jails Woman 14 Years For Stealing Newborn Baby

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An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 37-year-old woman, Deborah Ayeni, to 14 years in prison for stealing a newborn baby.

Justice Lekan Olatawura handed down the sentence in absentia after Ayeni failed to appear in court, while her sureties were unable to produce her.

The judge subsequently ordered the court registrar to forward the judgment and a letter to the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force and the media, declaring Ayeni a fugitive and directing that efforts be made to apprehend her.

The court further ordered that the 14-year sentence should take effect immediately upon her arrest.

Justice Olatawura also sentenced Ayeni’s two sureties, including her father, Babatope Ebenezer Ayeni, to six months’ imprisonment for failing to produce her in court and pay the required recognisance fees, in accordance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Ekiti State, 2014, as amended.

The judge had earlier revoked Ayeni’s bail after she repeatedly failed to appear for trial.

Ayeni was initially arraigned on September 1, 2025, on a one-count charge of child stealing, to which she pleaded not guilty.

The prosecution, led by Ibironke Odetola, told the court that Ayeni committed the offence on August 4, 2025, in Ado-Ekiti, when she unlawfully took a newborn baby belonging to Mustapher Aliu and his wife, Falmata.

According to the prosecutor, Ayeni had allegedly lost a pregnancy around May 2025 but concealed the development from her husband, who resides abroad.

Odetola said Ayeni subsequently deceived her husband into believing that she was still pregnant and persuaded him to return to Nigeria for the delivery.

She allegedly used clothes wrapped around her stomach to create the impression that she was pregnant before eventually stealing the newborn from a hospital in the Okeyinmi area of Ado-Ekiti.

The prosecutor said Ayeni later handed the baby over to a midwife for care, claiming that she had delivered the child herself.

The midwife, however, reportedly became suspicious of inconsistencies in Ayeni’s account and alerted the police, leading to her arrest.

The stolen baby was subsequently rescued alive by the police, the prosecution said.

The offence was said to be contrary to Section 292 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

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FULL LIST: Gov Mbah Appoints 68 Development Centre Administrators, Secretaries

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Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the appointment of administrators, secretaries and members for 68 Development Centres across the state.

The appointments, contained in a public service announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Monday, are aimed at strengthening grassroots participation in governance and ensuring broader community representation in the implementation of government programmes.

The state government said the appointments would also improve coordination of grassroots development initiatives, deepen community engagement and make government more responsive to the needs of residents at the local level.

Under the arrangement, each Development Centre has an administrator, secretary and eight members.

The centres cut across the state’s 17 local government areas, with appointments made to various development centres in communities across Enugu.

In Aninri Local Government Area, for instance, appointments were made for Aninri East, Aninri North, Aninri South and Aninri West Development Centres.

Similarly, Awgu has four centres, namely Anike, Awgu, Mbanabo North and Mbanabo South, while Enugu East has four centres comprising Enugu East Central, Enugu East, Iyiukwu and Ujodo West.

Enugu North and Enugu South also have four centres each, while Ezeagu, Igbo Etiti, Igbo-Eze North and Igbo-Eze South received appointments across their respective development centres.

Other local government areas covered by the appointments include Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Nsukka, Oji River, Udenu, Udi and Uzo-Uwani.

The government said the appointees were selected to provide effective grassroots coordination and ensure that communities have channels through which they can contribute to government policies and programmes.

According to the announcement, the appointees are expected to deploy their experience and understanding of their respective communities towards advancing the state’s development objectives.

Governor Mbah congratulated the appointees and charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by serving with diligence, integrity, accountability and a strong sense of responsibility to the people.

The appointments form part of the administration’s broader efforts to deepen grassroots governance and expand the reach of government across communities in Enugu State.

The list;

*ANINRI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

ANINRI EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Udeh Sunday, Administrator (Ndeaboh)
2. Okorie Alexander Adindu, Secretary (Mpu)
3. Eleh John Obiora, Member (Ndeaboh)
4. Eze Kelvin, Member (Ndeaboh)
5. Eze Roseline, Member (Ndeaboh)
6. Onu Chigozie, Member (Ndeaboh)
7. Abbah Juliet Ijeoma, Member (Mpu)
8. Mba Stanley Ogbonna, Member (Mpu)
9. Chukwu Rosemary, Member (Mpu)
10. Blessing Chinyere Chukwu, Member (Mpu)

ANINRI NORTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Anyim Chibuike Anthony, Administrator (Oduma 3)
2. Uka Boniface O., Secretary (Oduma 4)
3. Nwankwo Ifeoma, Member (Oduma 4)
4. Ekwe Janeth C., Member (Oduma 2)
5. Onyeabor Caroline, Member (Oduma 2)
6. Madu Goodness, Member (Oduma 1)
7. Onuoha Celestine, Member (Oduma 3)
8. Nworu Vivian, Member (Oduma 1)
9. Udeh Uloaku, Member (Oduma 4)
10. Anih Sabina, Member (Oduma 4)

ANINRI SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Ijeoma Chukwu, Administrator (Okpanku)
2. Igwe Vincent Ogbonnaya, Secretary (Mpu)
3. Ani Donatus Emeka, Member (Mpu)
4. Onu Charity, Member (Mpu)
5. Chukwuaja Shedrack, Member (Mpu)
6. Emmanuel Ozoemene Augustin, Member (Mpu)
7. Dr. Martin Elechi, Member (Okpanku)
8. Uche Chukwu Okorie, Member (Okpanku)
9. Udeh Ogbonnaya Cletus, Member (Mpu)
10. Nnabuisi Aja Okorie, Member (Okpanku)

ANINRI WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Osita Nwachukwu, Administrator (Nenwe 2)
2. Hon. Engr. Nathanel Chukwu, Secretary (Nenwe 1)
3. Hon. Ikenna Aniude, Member (Nenwe 1)
4. Hon. Uchenna Mba, Member (Nenwe 1)
5. Hon. James C. Nwaru, Member (Nenwe 2)
6. Hon. Chiugo Sunday Alinta, Member (Nenwe 3)
7. Hon. Collins Ude Ibeabuchi, Member (Nenwe 3)
8. Hon. Amachi Bernard Okoro, Member (Nenwe 3)
9. Hon. Nicholas Khama, Member (Nenwe 3)
10. Hon. Khama Godwin, Member (Nenwe 3)

*AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

ANIKE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Sabastine Chukwu, Administrator (Ezere)
2. Hon. Tobias Chukwu, Secretary (Awgunta)
3. Hon. Mrs. Mary Uwa, Member (Agulese-Ugw ueme)
4. Hon. Benbenneth Udeogu Chidolue, Member (Nkwe)
5. Hon. Lawrence Onuora, Member (Nenwenta)
6. Hon. Bonaventure Chukwu Uche, Member (Ezinese-Mgbidi)
7. Hon. Iloabuchi Abire, Member (Eziobu-Ugwueme)
8. Hon. Mrs. Patricia Uzochukwu, Member (Nkwe)
9. Hon. Onu Chimaobi Nichodemus, Member (Ezere)
10. Hon. Eucharia Okorie, Member (Eziobu-Ugwueme)

AWGU DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Engr. Jude Aniokete, Administrator (Obeagu)
2. Mrs. Okibe Akubuomma M., Secretary (Ekpulato-Mgbowo)
3. Hon. Fabian Chukwundu, Member (Ogboli-Awgu)
4. Hon. Raphael Uzoigwe, Member (Ugwuleshi-Awgu)
5. Hon. Osondu Stanley Agwu, Member (Mmaku-Ugwu)
6. Hon. Ikechukwu Umeh, Member (Ezineri-Mgbidi)
7. Hon. Mrs. Jane Nwafor, Member (Ugwuleshi-Awgu)
8. Hon. Mrs. Elizabeth Oti, Member (Adogbalato-Awgu)
9. Hon. Izuchukwu Henry Akpa, Member (Ekpulato-Mgbowo)
10. Hon. Celestine Ani, Member (Obeagu)

MBANABO NORTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Odinaka Okeke, Administrator (Ibite-Ogbaku)
2. Hon. Patrick Chime, Secretary (Akaanwu-Agbogugu)
3. Hon. Chisom Ene, Member (Isu Awaa)
4. Hon. James Ndubuisi Onuoha, Member (Enugunato-Ihe)
5. Hon. Amobi Mbaka, Member (Ituku)
6. Hon. Mrs. Igwe Gloria, Member (Agbudu)
7. Hon. Ethel Okolo, Member (Obodoakpu-Agbogugu)
8. Hon. Mrs. Chioma Okeke, Member (Enuguoke-Ihe)
9. Hon. Onyedikachi Onyia, Member (Eziama-Agbogugu)
10. Hon. Mrs. Chizoba Okolo, Member (Eziama-Ogbaku)

MBANABO SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Charles Okafor, Administrator (Ugbonabo)
2. Hon. Victor Okonkwo, Secretary (Ogugu)
3. Hon. Mrs. Nnenna Okolie, Member (Amabor-Owelli)
4. Hon. Mrs. Jacinta Okonkwo, Member (Ugbo-Okpala)
5. Lady Gina Okolie, Member (Owelli)
6. Hon. Gloria Okolo, Member (Ogugu)
7. Hon. Chinedu Udegbo, Member (Ngene-Ugbo)
8. Hon. Chinonyelum Zobaobodo, Member (Enyimba-Amoli)
9. Hon. Daniel Nwonu, Member (Enugu-Owelli)
10. Hon. Victor C. Okolie, Member (Enyimba-Amoli)

*ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

ENUGU EAST CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Mrs. Caroline Ogbu, Administrator (Umuenwene)
2. Stephen Ogbu, Secretary (Umuchigbo)
3. Nneka Nnamchi, Member (Umuenwene)
4. Okoh Ezekiel Chibuzor, Member (Umuchigbo)
5. Engr. Chris Edozie, Member (Abakpa)
6. Promise Madu, Member (Abakpa)
7. Mrs. Chinwendu Anike, Member (Umuchigbo)
8. Mr. Peter Okpala, Member (Abakpa II)
9. Emmanuel Onukwube Ugwu, Member (Umuenwene)
10. Andrew Okolo, Member (Umuchigbo)

ENUGU EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Chukwungwu Gabriel, Administrator (Amorji)
2. Obinwanne Nnamani, Secretary (Mbuluowehe)
3. Peter Mba, Member (Amorji)
4. Anothnia Bony Ede, Member (Ibeagwa Edem)
5. Mrs. Martha Mbaeke, Member (Mbuluowehe)
6. Emeka Ugwu, Member (Ibeagwa Edem)
7. Ifeanyi Nwobodo, Member (Trans-Ekulu)
8. Surv. Genavive Okwor, Member (Trans-Ekulu)
9. Mr. Donatus Okolo, Member (Ibeagwa Edem)
10. Ugwu Anike Christiana, Member (Amorji)

IYIUKWU DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Ugwu Micheael Okwudili, Administrator (Mbuluiyikwu)
2. Chinedu Oliver Anike, Secretary (Ugwogo)
3. Chukwunonso Eze, Member (Mbuluiyikwu)
4. Mrs. Mbaeze Chinyere, Member (Iyiukwu)
5. Eke Chidiebere, Member (Ugwogo)
6. Mrs. Pauline Oguegbe, Member (Ugwogo)
7. Chukwuka Ruben, Member (Iyiukwu)
8. Pastor Ejike Okwueze, Member (Iyiukwu)
9. Prince Chika Okolo, Member (Ugwogo)
10. Mrs. Ebele Okoh, Member (Ugwogo)

UJODO WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Surv. Agbo Anthony Tochukwu, Administrator (Ujodo West)
2. Chief John Ede, Secretary (Ujodo West)
3. Nnamani Raymond S., Member (Ujodo East)
4. Gorge Ugwu, Member (Ujodo East)
5. Ekene Ugwuogbu, Member (Ujodo West)
6. Alphosus Mba, Member (Ujodo West)
7. Ude Richard, Member (Ujodo West)
8. Nnamdi Ugwu, Member (Ujodo West)
9. Florence Ozioma Obi, Member (Ujodo)
10. Okwor Modester, Member (Ujodo West)

*ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

ENUGU NORTH CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Kenechukwu Ikeneɡbu, Administrator
2. Hon. Kenneth Praisegod Agu, Secretary
3. Nnaemeka Okwo Nnamani, Member
4. Ukamaka Emma Ngwu, Member
5. Hon. Chikodili Okoh, Member
6. Julian Arinze, Member
7. Chuka Elvis Anyaogu, Member
8. Lady Ndidiamaka Okorie, Member
9. Obinna Onunze, Member
10. Ojogwu Chukwudi, Member

ENUGU NORTH EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Kester Agu, Administrator
2. Ozonoh Chukweumeka Christian, Secretary
3. Chinedu Agu, Member
4. Ekene Udeani, Member
5. Ozoani Somaya, Member
6. Agu Chuka, Member
7. Susan Agu, Member
8. Emma Boviv, Member
9. Ebuka Mgbadike, Member
10. Emmanuel Chijioke Nnaji, Member

ENUGU NORTH SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Bar. Chidubem Anibueze, Administrator
2. Okechukwu Onunze, Secretary
3. Emeka Ileje (Awila), Member
4. Ifesinachi Ngwu, Member
5. Peter Onu, Member
6. Chikwado Ngwu, Member
7. Uchenna Chukwu (Oboko), Member
8. Ifeanyi Valentine Eze, Member
9. Eze Jessica, Member
10. Amuche Anioko, Member

ENUGU NORTH WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Ezike Fortune (Tension), Administrator
2. Prince Orji, Secretary
3. Jones Nwachinaemelü, Member
4. Mrs. Nkiru Ugwu, Member
5. Chidi Opara, Member
6. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, Member
7. Monday Ede, Member
8. Chief Chiemezie Ugwu, Member
9. Nkiru Anyadifu Hellen, Member
10. Mrs. Jennifer Ani, Member

*ENUGU SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

ENUGU SOUTH CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Akuabata Sandra Onyia, Administrator (Ward 5)
2. Onwe Victor Kelvin, Secretary
3. Samuel Uche Itam, Member (Ward 4)
4. Adindu Pamela, Member (Ward 4)
5. Afam Nwachukwu, Member (Ward 5)
6. Obiesie Ijeoma, Member (Ward 5)
7. Okonkwo Tochukwu Stephen, Member (Ward 6)
8. Chukwuani Chinwendu, Member (Ward 9)
9. Ogbodo Nnenna, Member (Ward 4)
10. Eke Okechukwu Paul, Member

ENUGU SOUTH EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Offia Chidimma Sandra, Administrator (Ward 7)
2. Nnamani Richard Chukwuebuka, Secretary (Ward 13)
3. Paul Nwachukwu, Member (Ward 7)
4. Chief Friday Dan Agbo, Member (Ward 10)
5. Aninwene Florence Chiboor, Member (Ward 10)
6. Chime Henry Amache, Member (Ward 10)
7. Ogochukwu Adaeze Ngene, Member (Ward 13)
8. Chime Henry Amache, Member (Ward 13)
9. Mr. Chukwunonso Ugwuanyi, Member (Ward 13)
10. Ugwu Nnenna Pauline, Member (Ward 10)

ENUGU SOUTH SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Okenwa Nnaji Raymond, Administrator (Ward 2)
2. Dorothy Ifeoma Agbo, Secretary (Ward 2)
3. Adaora Anthonia Agha, Member (Ward 2)
4. Mr. Julius Ndubuisi Agbo, Member (Ward 2)
5. Hon. Chukwujekwu Ngene, Member (Ward 3)
6. Mrs. Ngozi Nnaji, Member (Ward 3)
7. Mrs. Ayim Sandra Amarachi, Member (Ward 8)
8. Uche Ngene, Member (Ward 8)
9. Okoh Uche Martha, Member (Ward 3)
10. Comfort Nnamani, Member (Ward 8)

ENUGU SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Tochukwu Egbo, Administrator (Ward 11)
2. Felix Onyia, Secretary (Ward 12)
3. Ali Amedi, Member (Ward 1)
4. Mrs. Sammie Eche Egbo, Member (Ward 1)
5. Nkwo Joy Ngozi, Member (Ward 1)
6. Ene Ogochukwu Linda, Member (Ward 11)
7. Ngene Jeremiah C., Member (Ward 11)
8. Mrs. Kate Chime, Member (Ward 12)
9. Okoh Ifeanyi Favour, Member (Ward 11)
10. Ugwu Blessing, Member (Ward 12)

*EZEAGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

EZEAGU CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Oji Calistus, Administrator (Imezi Owa I)
2. Chumaife Pius Nze, Secretary (Aguobu Owa II)
3. Obinna Ozokoli Esq., Member (Imezi Owa II)
4. Ejike Ekwueme, Member (Aguobu Owa I)
5. Ozo Theophilus Chiawa, Member (Aguobu Owa II)
6. Ikenna Ibe, Member (Mgbagbu Owa II)
7. Adibe Cosmas Chibuzo, Member (Mgbagbu Owa I)
8. Ikeche Ngozi, Member (Mgbagbu Owa I)
9. Madu Sochima Joseph, Member (Mgbagbu Owa)
10. Ozoani Oluchi, Member (Agwobu Owa I)

EZEAGU NORTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Victor Uche Chukwu Chidiobu, Administrator (Amansido)
2. Chidera Iloputaife, Secretary (Iwollo)
3. Ifeoma Nnachetam, Member (Amansido)
4. Aneke Chibuike, Member (Iwollo)
5. Agu Chidi, Member (Neke/Oyofo)
6. Okafor Chizoba, Member (Neke/Oyofo)
7. Chibunine Chukwuka Chris, Member (Akama/Amankwo)
8. Onwuama Kelvin Okwudili, Member (Akama/Amankwo)
9. Umeh Chikah, Member (Okpogho)
10. Ezieke Stanley, Member (Okpogho)

EZEAGU SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Arinze Kenneth C., Administrator (Obeleagu)
2. Ugwu Kingsley Nnabuike, Secretary (Umumba Ndiuno)
3. Enekwe Lotenna, Member (Umumba Ndiagu)
4. Ozojukwu Clifford, Member (Obinofia)
5. Ogugofor Peter, Member (Agba)
6. Evuje Stephen, Member (Agba)
7. Uche Nweke, Member (Umanadiagu/Ndiuno)
8. Ozoilo Vincent, Member (Obinofia)
9. Mbachi Agness, Member (Umanadiagu/Ndiuno)
10. Anieke Happiness, Member (Obeleagu Umumana)

EZEAGU WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Zeigbo Angela Onuma, Administrator (Awha)
2. Ozor Maris, Secretary (Olo 2)
3. Chibueze James Okwudili, Member (Olo 1)
4. Obiefune Wilfred Nwaora, Member (Olo 1)
5. Ogbuke Ifeanyi, Member (Olo 2)
6. Okwudili Ilochi, Member (Awha)
7. Aniamalu Chinonso Tochukuwu, Member (Awha)
8. Chidiume Chinedu, Member (Olo)
9. Aniagbaoso Onyeka Remigius, Member (Olo 1)
10. Akabogu Edward Emeka, Member (Olo 2)

*IGBO ETITI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

IGBO ETITI CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Commr. Ugwu Adolphus Kelechi, Administrator (Onyoho)
2. Amunabor Samuel, Secretary (Ikolo)
3. Amu Chiagozie, Member (Ochima)
4. Ogbonna Osmond, Member (Umunko)
5. Akabue Ernest, Member (Diogbe)
6. Atunya Emmanuel O., Member (Idoha)
7. Ekwelu Joshua, Member (Onyoho)
8. Gugu Raymond, Member (Umunа)
9. Mrs. Ibe Annastecia, Member (Ikolo)
10. Mrs. Uzobuibole Eucharia, Member (Umunko)

IGBO ETITI EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Ayogu Nnamdi, Administrator (Ukehe 3)
2. Ozo Simon Tony, Secretary (Ukehe 2)
3. Nkeonadi Chukwudi, Member (Ukehe 3)
4. Ozoenyi Kenneth, Member (Ukehe 4)
5. Simon Okwuche, Member (Ukehe 4)
6. Mrs. Onyika Monica Chiamaka, Member (Ukehe 3)
7. Odonu Agolu T., Member (Ukehe 2)
8. Iyoke Joseph Jacob, Member (Ukehe 2)
9. Odoh Obinna Collins, Member (Ukehe 1)
10. Odoh Valeria Ngozika, Member (Ukehe 1)

IGBO ETITI NORTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Amobi Ekwueme, Administrator (Ozalla)
2. Agbowo Ekene Cyprain, Secretary (Ohodo)
3. Hon. Ikeoha Fidelis, Member (Ozalla)
4. Ojobeagu Casmir, Member (Ozalla)
5. Ugwuodo Juliet Obianuju, Member (Ekwegbe)
6. Nwogah Venitius Ikenna, Member (Ekwegbe)
7. Nneka Nwoga, Member (Ekwegbe)
8. Chinedu Ochiagha, Member (Ekwegbe)
9. Cdr. Emeka Ugwuja (Rtd.), Member (Ohodo)
10. Mrs. Eze Susana, nee Ogbuabor, Member (Ohodo)

IGBO ETITI WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Mr. Ogbobe Ugonna, Administrator (Aku 5)
2. Barr. Sunday Odoh, Secretary (Ejuona/Udueme)
3. Hon. Ugwuja Francis, Member (Aku 3)
4. Mr. Oyidi Christian, Member (Aku 2)
5. Mr. Ugwuoju Nnaemeka, Member (Aku 5)
6. Mr. Akarekwe Milicent, Member (Aku 4)
7. Mrs. Oluka Jacinta, Member (Aku 1)
8. Mr. Igwebueze Everistus, Member (Ejuona/Udueme)
9. Mrs. Ezukwoke Anastasia, Member (Aku 3)
10. Mrs. Ugwu Eucharia Ubochi, Member (Aku 4)

*IGBO-EZE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

IGBO-EZE NORTH CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Odo Kenneth Ifeanyi, Administrator (Ozzi 7)
2. Onu Samson, Secretary (Ozzi 5)
3. Hon. Romanus Eze, Member (Umuozzi 1)
4. Ugwuanyi Chinago, Member (Umuozzi 1)
5. Uroko Kennedy Chizoba, Member (Umuozzi 5)
6. Ali Jude Chukwuebuka, Member (Umuozzi 6)
7. Mr. Christopher Eke, Member (Umuozzi 6)
8. Nnaji Chinagorom, Member (Umuozzi 7)
9. Abugu Uchenna Eric, Member (Umuitodo 3)
10. Ugwu Jane Nwakego, Member (Umuitodo 3)

IGBO-EZE NORTH EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Eze Bonaventure Ejike, Administrator (Umuitodo 2)
2. Ekeja Celestina Ngozi, Secretary (Umuozzi 4)
3. Ali Chinedu, Member (Umuitodo)
4. Anthony Elugwu Omabe, Member (Umuitodo 2)
5. Ugwuanyi Emmanuel Izuchukwu, Member (Ezzodo)
6. Eze Levi Chukwuemeka, Member (Ezzodo)
7. Mamah Romanus Emeka, Member (Umuozzi 3)
8. Mrs. Eze Juliana, Member (Umuozzi 3)
9. Itodo Onyekachi, Member (Umuitodo)
10. Abugu Chinedu, Member (Umuozzi 4)

IGBO-EZE NORTH SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Odum Fidel Chijioke, Administrator (Ozzi 9)
2. Chief Eze John C., Secretary (Ozzi 10)
3. Mr. Eze Kelechi Linus, Member (Ozzi 2)
4. Apeh Scholastica O., Member (Ozzi 8)
5. Ali Christian, Member (Ozzi 8)
6. Odum Godwin Uchenna, Member (Ozzi 9)
7. Miss Ngozi Omeh, Member (Ozzi 2)
8. Mr. Odugu Felix Okechukwu, Member (Ozzi 10)
9. Ezeugwu Cathrine, Member (Essodo 3)
10. Idoko Levi, Member (Essodo 3)

IGBO-EZE NORTH WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Ali Nathaniel C., Administrator (Essodo 1)
2. Bar. Haruna Ali, Secretary (Ette 1)
3. Ugwuanyi Paschal Ogbonna, Member (Essodo 2)
4. Apeh Ifesinachi Festus, Member (Essodo 2)
5. Omeh Charles Tochukwu, Member (Essodo 1)
6. Hon. Peter Uja, Member (Ette 1)
7. Philip Ekele, Member (Ette 2)
8. Wilfred Aba, Member (Ette 2)
9. Mrs. Ochai Joy Chinwe, Member (Ette 3)
10. Onu Apolonia, Member (Ette 3)

*IGBO-EZE SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

EKETE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Jude Oge Asogwa, Administrator (Likke/Akutarа)
2. Edith Chinasa Eze, Secretary (Umulolo)
3. Mr. Ugwu Ejike, Member (Umulolo)
4. Hycent Onyishi, Member (Ajuona/Ovoko)
5. Okenwa Ifeanyi Eze, Member (Ajuona/Ovoko)
6. Attama Johnson Ubaka, Member (Ajuona/Ovoko)
7. Eze Christopher Ugochukwu, Member (Ugo/Ekoyi)
8. Eze Juliet Ngozi, Member (Ugo/Ekoyi)
9. Mrs. Ego Mba, Member (Ugo/Ekoyi)
10. Mr. Paul Abonyi, Member (Akautara)

IGBO-EZE SOUTH CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Egugwu Ernest Chima, Administrator (Nkalagu/Obukpa)
2. Hon. Chizoba Ezeja (Commander), Secretary (Ezema)
3. Hamza Idris Ukwuaba, Member (Ezema)
4. Mr. Ayogu Solomon Chinonso, Member (Amebo)
5. Asadu Chukwudi, Member (Nkalagu)
6. Ayogu Chinonso, Member (Amebo/Hausa/Yoruba)
7. Ugwuoke Ambrose Chinedu, Member (Amebo/Hausa/Yoruba)
8. Charles Ayogu, Member (Echara/Isiagu)
9. Abugwu Stanley, Member (Echara/Isiagu)
10. Lydia Ijenwa Nnadi, Member (Echara/Isiagu)

IGBO-EZE SOUTH EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Mr. Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ezugwu, Administrator (Ezzi Ngwu)
2. Aloysius Ejiofor Eze, Secretary (Umuelo/Ovoko Agu)
3. Hon. Christopher Ugwuoke, Member (Uhunowerre)
4. Odo Jude Chinonso, Member (Umuelo/Ovoko Agu)
5. Innocent Eze Obata, Member (Ezi/Ngwu)
6. Ugwu Jude Ofor, Member (Ezi/Ngwu)
7. Hon. Ignatius Odo, Member (Uhunowerre)
8. Mrs. Amechi Nwamaka Ozor, Member (Umuelo/Ovoko Agu)
9. Hon. Uchenna Eze, Member (Ogbagu/Ajuona)
10. Odo Linus Ejike, Member (Ogbagu/Ajuona)

UDEZE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Prince Ekene Eze, Administrator (Unadu)
2. Ngozi Elizabeth Odo, Secretary (Itchi Uwani II)
3. Hon. Nnaemeka Omeje, Member (Itchi Uwani III)
4. Mrs. Stella Okpe, Member (Unadu)
5. Abigail Ngozi Omeje, Member (Alor-Agu)
6. Hon. Celestine Omeje, Member (Alor Agu)
7. Mr. Omada Christopher, Member (Itchi Uwani)
8. Mr. Ozioko Douglas, Member (Alor Agu)
9. Lilian Ukamaka Eze, Member (Itchi Uwani)
10. Ugwuoke Samuel Ejiofor, Member (Alor Agu)

*ISI-UZO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

AMANYI ISI-UZO DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Ugwu Emmanuel Chibogu, Administrator (Mbu 1)
2. Agbo Obinna Augustine, Secretary (Neke 1)
3. Ogbodo John Beluchi, Member (Neke 1)
4. Agbor Chukwuemeka Stanley, Member (Mbu 1)
5. Nnamchi Chinweuba, Member (Neke 2)
6. Ugwuodo Eunice, Member (Neke 2)
7. Agbo Chika Christopher, Member (Neke 2)
8. Nnamani Tobias, Member (Mbu 2)
9. Agbo Stella Ifeyinwa, Member (Mbu 2)
10. Odo Ogochukwu, Member (Neke 2)

EHA-AMUFU WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Calistus Ikechukwu, Administrator (Eha-Amufu 1)
2. Edeoga Stanley Onyekachi, Secretary (Eha-Amufu 4)
3. Achigbo Innocent, Member (Eha-Amufu 4)
4. Ogbu Nkeiruka, Member (Eha-Amufu 4)
5. Ugwu Cecilia N., Member (Eha-Amufu 4)
6. Charles Ilodi, Member (Eha-Amufu 4)
7. Ogenyi Obinna, Member (Eha-Amufu 4)
8. Ani Janeth, Member (Eha-Amufu 1)
9. Uzu Cyprain, Member (Eha-Amufu 1)
10. Eze Cecilia, Member (Eha-Amufu 4)

EHA-AMUFU EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Mr. Ejike Ede, Administrator (Eha-Amufu 3)
2. Hon. Ogenyi Eziokwu, Secretary (Eha-Amufu 2)
3. Hon. Lotachukwu I. Odo, Member (Eha-Amufu 2)
4. Olinya Simon Ibe, Member (Eha-Amufu 3)
5. Hon. Isaac Chinedu, Member (Eha-Amufu 3)
6. Mr. Obeagu Kingley Arinze, Member (Eha-Amufu 2)
7. Mrs. Pepertua Odo, Member (Eha-Amufu 3)
8. Mr. Ede Abuchi, Member (Eha-Amufu 3)
9. Mrs. Faith Ugwu, Member (Eha-Amufu 2)
10. Chuka Nnamani, Member (Eha-Amufu 3)

ISI-UZO CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Odo Monday Micheal, Administrator (Ikem 1)
2. Ngwu Patrick, Secretary (Umualor)
3. Ugwudike Gerald, Member (Ikem 2)
4. Ugwualu Maurice Ejike, Member (Umualor)
5. Chinedu Ijeoma Nnamdi, Member (Ikem 3)
6. Agbo Abel Sunday, Member (Ikem 2)
7. Engr. Emeka Eze, Member (Ikem 2)
8. Aaron Ugwunnaji Chinedu, Member (Umualor)
9. Ogenyi Benedict Chidera, Member (Ikem 2)
10. Ugwu Emmanuel, Member (Ikem 1)

*NKANU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

AMANKANU DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Obinna Ngwu, Administrator (Owo)
2. Sunday Agbo, Secretary (Ubahu)
3. Sabastine Adenyi, Member (Mbulu/Owo)
4. Joseph Sunday Eze, Member (Ubahu)
5. Okechukwu Ani, Member (Amankanu)
6. Mrs. Ann Chinyere Ngwu, Member (Amankanu)
7. Mba Charles Onyedikachi, Member (Amechi Idodo)
8. Mrs. Agnes Nnaji, Member (Amechi Idodo)
9. Ugwu Daniel Nnamani, Member (Oruku)
10. Chukwudi Mbonu, Member (Umuode)

ASU NKANU DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Uwadia Godwin Ekube, Administrator (Nara)
2. Bar. Emeka Nwoye, Secretary (Ugbawka 2)
3. Engr. Daniel Ebubechukwu Okoh, Member (Ugbawka 1)
4. Ede Nnaemeka Nelson, Member (Ugbawka 1)
5. Juliet Chinonso Okonkwo, Member (Ugbawka 1)
6. Hon. Sunday Okafor, Member (Ugbawka 2)
7. Edemba Samuel Onyebuchi, Member (Ugbawka 2)
8. Hon. Edenta Chudi, Member (Nara 2)
9. Anichukwu Frank Friday, Member (Nara 1)
10. Linda Onu, Member (Nara 1)

NKANU EAST CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Eze Chukwudebelu Onyebuchi, Administrator (Ihuokpara)
2. Bar. Uzoaro Amuchekwu Loveth, Secretary (Onichagu)
3. Amushi O. Chiene, Member (Akpawfu)
4. Chika Nwaebem, Member (Isienu)
5. Ogwudile Kanayo Chukwu Kingsley, Member (Ihuokpara)
6. Ndubuisi Innocent Nnamani, Member (Isienu)
7. Chubby Okafor, Member (Ohuani/Onichagu)
8. Ede Ibezimako, Member (Akpawfu)
9. Nwafu Judith Nebechi, Member (Ihuokpara)
10. Precious Nwachukwu, Member (Ohuanu/Onichagu)

NKANU EAST SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Emmanuel Sopuluchukwu Ede, Administrator (Mburubu)
2. Darlington Okoye, Secretary (Nomeh)
3. Engr. Emmanuel Chukwudi Ani, Member (Nomeh)
4. Modester Amechi, Member (Nomeh)
5. Mrs. Cecelia Ajaeze, Member (Nkerefi 2)
6. Mrs. Obiageli Anyim, Member (Nkerefi 2)
7. Okereke Chidozie, Member (Nkerefi 2)
8. Ogbu Grace Chiajulam, Member (Nkerefi 1)
9. Chibuzo Solomon, Member (Nkerefi 1)
10. Njoku Romanus Azubuike, Member (Mburubu)

*NKANU WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

AGBANI/AMURRI DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Nwobodo Chidiebere, Administrator (Agbani)
2. Nwodo Chigozie Augustine, Secretary (Amurri)
3. Nnamani Uzoamaka, Member (Agbani Ward)
4. Nwoha Obiora, Member (Agbani)
5. Akwila Chiedozie, Member (Agbani Ward)
6. Ugochukwu Ogbonna, Member (Agbani Ward)
7. Nwodo Ikechukwu, Member (Amurri)
8. Nsiegbu Nnanna Francis, Member (Amurri)
9. Ozioma Chukwu, Member (Amurri Ward)
10. Okwudili Christian Okoh, Member (Amurri)

AKPUGO DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Arinze Nwodo, Administrator (Akpugo 5)
2. Sunday Collins Nwodo, Secretary (Akpugo Ward 3)
3. Uzoamaka Dick Edeh, Member (Akpugo Ward 4)
4. Ani Nneka Juliet, Member (Akpugo Ward 3)
5. Egbo Okwudiri Michael, Member (Akpugo Ward 1)
6. Nonona Patrick O, Member (Akpugo Ward 1)
7. Prince Arinze Nwodo, Member (Akpugo Ward 5)
8. Gabriel Chike Nwodo Ona, Member (Akpugo Ward 4)
9. Chigozie Nnamani, Member (Akpugo 2)
10. Prince Chidiebere Nwatu, Member (Akpugo 2)

NKANU WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Steve Nweke, Administrator (Obuoffia)
2. Odougwu Charles Ikenna, Secretary (Akegbe Ward 2)
3. Hon. Solomon Ifeanyi Nwobodo, Member (Obuoffia)
4. Chinasa Nwachukwu Priscilla, Member (Akegbe Ugwu 2)
5. Hon. Ikechukwu Nwobodo, Member (Akegbe Ugwu Ward 1)
6. Hon. Ani Chinonso Patrick, Member (Akegbe Ugwu Ward 1)
7. Okoh Prince Ekene, Member (Amodu Ward)
8. Ogbodo Charles Chinweuba, Member (Umueze Ward)
9. Agu Meec Jireh, Member (Umueze Ward)
10. James Ogbodo Nweze, Member (Amodu)

OBE/OZALLA DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Onyeka Nnamani, Administrator (Obe Ward)
2. Uchenna Oha, Secretary (Ozalla)
3. Mr. John Onyejiuwa Owo, Member (Obe Ward)
4. Mr. Tony Chidi Eneh, Member (Obe Ward)
5. Mr. Christian Okonkwo, Member (Obe Ward)
6. Chinyere Okeke, Member (Obe Ward)
7. Okeke Maureen Ada, Member (Ozalla Ward)
8. Chris Chukwuekee (Alhaji Meme), Member (Ozalla Ward)
9. Hon. Donatus Nwachukwu, Member (Ozalla Ward)
10. Hon. Nwagbara Henry Chijioke, Member (Ozalla Ward)

*NSUKKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

NSUKKA CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Aha Anthony Anayo, Administrator (Owerre Umuoyo)
2. Onyishi Aloysius Onukwube, Member (Nkpunnano)
3. Nwoke Ndubuisi, Member (Ihe)
4. Ezugwu Stephen Oguejiofor, Member (Owerre Umuoyo)
5. Ugwuanyi Jane Chinyere, Member (Nru)
6. Augustine Alumona, Member (Nkpunnano)
7. Ifeanyi Chike, Member (Obukpa)
8. Ezema Sunday Hillary, Member (Obukpa)
9. Dr. Ezeity Onyebuchi Benjamin, Member (Obukpa)
10. Mrs. Ugwu Echeria Adaku, Member (Umuoyo)

NSUKKA EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Dan Ugwu, Administrator (Idi Ogbozara)
2. Dr. Ik Onugwu, Secretary (Eha Ulo)
3. Hon. Uwakwe Ezema, Member (Eha Ndiagu)
4. Chioma Nwamba, Member (Eha Ndiagu)
5. Peter Eze, Member (Eha Ndiagu)
6. Benjamin Eze, Member (Eha Ndiagu)
7. Hon. Innocent Eze, Member (Agbamere)
8. Ugwuoke Josephat, Member (Agbamere/Umabo)
9. Alphonsus Onah, Member (Ibеку)
10. Hon. Sunday Agbo, Member (Ibеку)

NSUKKA SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Amos Agbo, Administrator (Ede Ukwu)
2. Ugwuoke Fidelis Ezenwa, Secretary (Obimo/Ikwoka)
3. Ezugwu Amogechi Chinenye, Member (Edenta)
4. Asogwa Ikechukwu, Member (Edenta)
5. Ozor John Paul, Member (Akaibute)
6. Valentine Ezea Ikechukwu, Member (Ejuona/Uwani)
7. Ugwuda Godwin Iroabuchi, Member (Ejuona/Uwani)
8. Mrs. Ugwuja Martha Nkechi, Member (Akaibute)
9. Kingsley Agbo, Member (Ede Ukwu)
10. Livinus Emeka Ugwoke, Member (Obimo/Ikwoka)

NSUKKA WEST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Chijioke Onah, Administrator (Akpaozzi)
2. Nathan Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi, Secretary (Edem-Ani)
3. Chijioke Aguonah, Member (Akpa Edem)
4. Ugwu Ejike Malachy, Member (Ibeagwani/Ibeagwagu)
5. Mr. Obute Ejiofor Obiora, Member (Okpuje/Okutu)
6. Eze Ukamaka O., Member (Alor Uno)
7. Onah Chijioke Aguonah, Member (Akpaozzi)
8. Eze Mathias N., Member (Anuka)
9. Hon. Nnajiuba Ugwu, Member (Edemani)
10. Donatus Idoko, Member

*OJI RIVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

MMAMU DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Charles Okoroafor, Administrator (Inyi 2)
2. Ugomsi Blossom Chimnaza, Secretary (Awlaw)
3. Charity Ifeoma Okonkwo, Member (Awlaw)
4. Justice Onyekwere, Member (Inyi 1)
5. Maduabuchi Onwumere, Member (Inyi 1)
6. Amaka Onuigwe, Member (Inyi 4)
7. Echezona Timothy Ezi, Member (Inyi 4)
8. Christian Obinna Onwubuko, Member (Inyi 3)
9. Cyril Chukwuedozie, Member (Inyi 3)
10. Gabriel Nwekenzenagu, Member (Akpugoeze)

OJI RIVER CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Mazi Okwu Nnabuike Emmanuel, Administrator (Achi Uno 3)
2. Ugonna Agba, Secretary (Achi Uno 2)
3. Ngozi Mba, Member (Achi Uno 3)
4. Elisha Obiri, Member (Achi Uno 4)
5. Anthonia Azuka, Member (Achi Uno 4)
6. Jonas Orji, Member (Achi Uno 1)
7. Ifeanyi Okolo, Member (Achi Uno 1)
8. Anurika Ude, Member (Achi Uno 1)
9. Ekene Edwin Ozoemena, Member (Achi Uno 4)
10. Ekene Dirichukwu, Member (Achi Uno 3)

OJI RIVER EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Onyia Nwokeabia, Administrator (Oji Urban 4)
2. Malachy Chukwu, Secretary (Achi Agu 3)
3. Agunwenyi Kingsley, Member (Achi Agu 2)
4. Okenna Jonas Egwuchineke, Member (Achi Agu 2)
5. Eziama Alloysius, Member (Oji Urban 3)
6. Ikechukwu Romanus Ume, Member (Oji Urban 4)
7. Sunday Onwudiwe, Member (Achi Agu 3)
8. Ikechukwu Kenechukwu, Member (Achi Agu 1)
9. Mbaekwe Mercy Nkeiruka, Member (Achi Agu 1)
10. Cyril Akason, Member (Achi Agu 1)

OJI SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Ifeanyi Chibueze, Administrator (Oji Urban 2)
2. Hon. Ifeanyi Nwozor, Secretary (Ugwuoba 1)
3. Anayo Ikeh, Member (Ugwuoba 3)
4. Afam Ejimofor, Member (Ugwuoba 2)
5. Hon. Obum Anya, Member (Ugwuoba 2)
6. Vitus Maduka, Member (Oji Urban 2)
7. Anigbogu Chibuzor, Member (Ugwuoba 3)
8. Catherine Okechukwu, Member (Oji Urban 1)
9. Alli Marazu, Member (Ugwuoba 1)
10. Jude Chukwu, Member (Oji Urban 1)

*UDENU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

ORBA DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Okanya Cyril Ikechukwu, Administrator (Orba 1)
2. Agbodo Anthony Divine, Secretary (Orba 2)
3. Makata Onyinyechi, Member (Orba 1)
4. Eze Osita, Member (Orba 1)
5. Onugwu Everistus Nwankwo, Member (Orba 2)
6. Madu Gideon Chudi, Member (Orba 2)
7. Attama Clement Okechukwu, Member (Orba 1)
8. Ugwu Paul Chibogwu, Member (Orba 1)
9. Ugwuede Nestor Chinedu, Member (Orba 1)
10. Abonyi Ogochukwu, Member (Orba 2)

UDENEDEM DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Eya Hillary Chinweume, Administrator (Udunedem)
2. Onah James Chidi, Secretary (Imilike)
3. Ugwueya Cornelus Chidi, Member (Ezimo)
4. Ugwu Christian Nnabuike, Member (Ezimo)
5. Onah Kingsley Amuche, Member (Imilike)
6. Ugwu Michael, Member (Udunedem)
7. Eze Kyrian Nnamdi, Member (Ezimo)
8. Mbaeje Nnaemeka Henry, Member (Imilike)
9. Mba Patience, Member (Imilike)
10. Mrs. Nneka Ogbonna, Member (Udunedem)

UDENU EAST DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Ugwueke Sunday, Administrator (Ogbodu Aba)
2. Ogbuishi Celestine Obinna, Secretary (Obollo Etiti)
3. Sunday Ezeokwor, Member (Ogbodu Aba)
4. Hillary Eze, Member (Ogbodu Aba)
5. Emeka Ngwu, Member (Obollo Etiti)
6. Nnadi Robinson, Member (Obollo Etiti)
7. Ernest Ogbonna, Member (Obollo Eke)
8. Ugwueke Shulamite, Member (Obollo Eke)
9. Nkechi Mary Eze, Member (Obollo Eke)
10. Barr. Christian Okoro, Member (Obollo Eke)

UDENU NORTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Okpe Meletus, Administrator (Obollo Afor)
2. Joseph Kenneth, Secretary (Amalla)
3. Uroko Promise Chinago, Member (Amalla)
4. Omame Sunday, Member (Obollo Afor)
5. Nkechi Urama, Member (Obollo Afor)
6. Onah Onyekachi, Member (Obollo Afor)
7. Omeke Tochukwu, Member (Obollo Afor)
8. Okpe Kenneth, Member (Obollo Afor)
9. Odo Ifeanyi Kingsley, Member (Amalla)
10. Akor Onyebuchi, Member (Amalla)

*UDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA*

OJEBE OGENE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Hon. Chike Ngwu Vincent, Administrator (Umulumgbe)
2. Okolo Malachy, Secretary (Ebe)
3. Agwagu Bonaventure Osita, Member (Umulumgbe)
4. Ihueze Rachael, Member (Ebe)
5. Mrs. Nneka Eneje, Member (Okpatu)
6. Ozougwu Ebere, Member (Okpatu)
7. Udeh Kenneth, Member (Awhum/Ukana)
8. Charles Ike, Member (Awhum/Ukana)
9. Amahalu Hillary Chinedu, Member (Abor)
10. Egbuji Evaristus Jr, Member (Abor)

UDI CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Chris Eneogbuagu, Administrator (Abia)
2. Kelvin Ozougwu, Secretary (Nsude)
3. Aneke Udochukwu Charles, Member (Abia)
4. Mrs. Ebere Mba, Member (Nsude)
5. Onuorah Jude Adam, Member (Obioma)
6. Ukamaka Ethel Amalu, Member (Obioma)
7. Ani Chigbo Cletus, Member (Ngwo Uno)
8. Eze Philip Ajuluchukwu, Member (Ngwo Uno)
9. Engr. Emeka Ugwu, Member (Ngwo Asaa)
10. Eze Nneka Ukamaka, Member (Ngwo Asaa)

UDI SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Eucharia Adaeze Ezeh, Administrator (Umuaga)
2. Mr. Luke Onyebuchi Aneke, Secretary (Amokwe)
3. Greg Aneke, Member (Udi/Agbudume)
4. Chinedu Onyia, Member (Udi/Agbudume)
5. Eze Chinwendu Onyia, Member (Umuabi)
6. Mr. Chidiebere Onyia, Member (Umuabi)
7. Ndubuisi Kenneth Eneze, Member (Obinagu)
8. Mrs. Uju Agu, Member (Obinagu)
9. Amobi Eze, Member (Nachi)
10. Chijoke Uzoigwe, Member (Nachi)

UGWUNYE/EZEDIKE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Jude Igiliegbe, Administrator (Akpakwume/Nze)
2. Akah Vincent, Secretary (Egede/Umuoka)
3. Ikeagu Chinyere, Member (Egede/Umuoka)
4. Uche Obute, Member (Affa/Ikono/Oghu)
5. Gerald Iruka Ejiofor, Member (Eke)
6. Frank Ogbuka, Member (Egede/Umuoka)
7. Mrs. Chibuzor Bridget, Member (Akpakwume/Nze)
8. Anijiofor Rufina, Member (Eke)
9. Odenigbo Ngozi, Member (Affa/Ikono/Oghu)
10. Ugodu Ebuka Augustus, Member (Affa/Ikono/Oghu)

UZO UWANI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

ADADA DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Ogbobe Patrick Ogonna, Administrator (Uvuru)
2. Odinaka Nwabueze Boniface, Secretary (Akpugo)
3. Lucy Chinenye Nnadozie, Member (Akpugo)
4. Alphonsus Ochi, Member (Akpugo)
5. Okwudili Nnadi, Member (Nkpologu)
6. Igata Virginia, Member (Nkpologu)
7. Ezugwu Peter Onyemachi, Member (Nkpologu)
8. Ajogwu Charity, Member (Nkpologu)
9. Offor Emmanuel, Member (Uvuru)
10. Pascal Okoro, Member (Uvuru)

IGBO-ANO DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Oke Victor Obi, Administrator (Abbi)
2. Ugwu Cosmas Ogbonna, Secretary (Ugbene II)
3. Catherine Onunze, Member (Ugbene II)
4. Charles Ogbuanya, Member (Nrobo)
5. Odo Cordelia Nneka, Member (Nrobo)
6. Utazi Godwin, Member (Nimbo II)
7. Okeagu Stella Ifeoma, Member (Nimbo II)
8. Akor Collins Ugochukwu, Member (Nimbo I)
9. Okweli Virginia, Member (Nimbo I)
10. Ezike Amaechi, Member (Ugbene I)

MBANANO DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Okika Okwesili John, Administrator (Adaba/Nkume)
2. Barr. Titus Ugwonna, Secretary (Ukpata)
3. Chidozie Albert Chidiebere, Member (Ukpata)
4. Eke Blessing Chizoba, Member (Ukpata)
5. Chukwuma Chinasa, Member (Umulokpa)
6. Sussan Anichebe, Member (Umulokpa)
7. Nzekwesi Chidubem, Member (Umulokpa)
8. Egwuatu Arinze, Member (Umulokpa)
9. Anayo Ezike, Member (Adaba/Nkume)
10. Stanley Melone, Member (Adaba/Nkume)

OGBOLI DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1. Romanus Chikwelu, Administrator (Ojjor)
2. Idu Francis, Secretary (Adani)
3. Mrs. Achuguda Victoria, Member (Adani)
4. Onyebuchi Idu, Member (Adani)
5. Ekene Isani, Member (Ogurugu)
6. Ikani Titus, Member (Ogurugu)
7. Chukwuemeka Joseph, Member (Ogurugu)
8. Peter Nweke, Member (Igga/Asaba)
9. Aniagor Lorita, Member (Igga/Asaba)
10. Engr. Collins Nnalue, Member (Ojjor)

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Court Strikes Out Ned Nwoko’s Cyberbullying Case Against Sowore

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the alleged cyberbullying case instituted against human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, by Senator Ned Nwoko.

Justice Emeka Nwite struck out the case on Tuesday after the prosecution again failed to appear before the court.

The case, which dates back to 2022, was brought against Sowore, SaharaReporters and SaharaReporters Media Group following a complaint by Nwoko.

During Tuesday’s proceedings, counsel to Sowore told the court that the prosecution had failed to appear despite being absent at the previous adjourned date.

The defence argued that it would be unjust to continue compelling Sowore, who had consistently attended proceedings, to appear in court when the prosecution had repeatedly failed to diligently prosecute the matter.

Counsel therefore urged the court to dismiss or strike out the case.

Prince Wayne, who represented the second and third defendants, SaharaReporters and SaharaReporters Media Group, also supported the application.

He argued that the Administration of Criminal Justice Act empowered the court to dismiss a matter where the prosecution failed to attend to its case.

Delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite agreed with the defence and struck out the case.

“This is the second time the matter has come up, and the prosecution is not in court, and the defendants’ counsel has applied for dismissal. I agree with the defendants’ counsel and consequently the case is hereby struck out, and the defendant is consequently discharged,” the judge ruled.

Reacting to the judgment, Sowore described the case as the “Mosquito Trial”, declaring that the four-year legal battle had come to an end.

In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, the activist wrote: “Ned Nwoko’s ‘Mosquito Trial’ Ends in Defeat, We Won.”

Sowore said the case began in 2022 following his arrest by the police over a cybercrime complaint allegedly lodged by Nwoko.

According to him, the complaint followed a SaharaReporters report concerning Nwoko’s foundation and its campaign to eradicate mosquitoes across Africa.

Sowore said he had questioned how Nwoko intended to eradicate mosquitoes across Africa when, according to him, the insects had not been eradicated around his residence in Abuja.

He maintained that the case was an attempt to criminalise journalism, criticism and legitimate questioning.

“For four long years, I stood my ground. Today, the case has ended and we won,” he said.

The case had suffered several adjournments and delays since it was instituted.

In April, the matter was adjourned to June 30 after Justice Nwite said he could not hear pending motions because of official engagements.

The defence had previously argued that little progress had been made in the case and challenged the legal basis of the prosecution.

It also contended that amendments to the Cybercrimes Act in 2024 removed “insult” and “annoyance” as offences under the provision on which Sowore was being prosecuted.

Sowore’s lawyers argued that a criminal trial founded on a provision that had been repealed could not validly continue.

The defence had also accused the prosecution of harassment and attempting to use criminal proceedings to pursue a personal vendetta.

The matter was further delayed in February when the prosecution counsel, Emmanuel Inegbenoise, was unable to attend because of his wife’s ill health. It was subsequently adjourned to April 27.

In November 2025, another adjournment followed after the prosecution mistakenly served counter-affidavits meant for the defendants at the wrong address.

Nwoko had petitioned the police over alleged criminal defamation, injurious falsehood and publication of news allegedly known to be false, accusing Sowore of making defamatory statements on SaharaReporters and social media with the alleged intention of damaging his business and political career.

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2027: Crisis Looms, Fate Of Top Candidates Hangs In Balance As INEC Begins Review Of Supreme Court Verdict

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The 2027 general elections may be heading for a fresh legal storm as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) begins reviewing the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment on candidates’ eligibility to contest party primaries.

The development has triggered uncertainty over the fate of several high-profile politicians whose nominations could be affected by the interpretation of provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday at a World Press Conference in Abuja, saying the commission had received complaints from political parties, aggrieved aspirants and members of the National Assembly over the judgment.

The Supreme Court had affirmed the validity of Sections 77 and 84 of the Electoral Act 2026, following appeals involving the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The provisions have generated controversy over the eligibility of politicians who defected to new political parties after failing to secure the tickets of the parties under which they initially sought nomination.

Amupitan said INEC received the certified true copy of the Supreme Court judgment on Tuesday and had commenced a detailed review.

He said the commission would determine the appropriate action after studying the judgment and considering the complaints before it.

Among the politicians whose candidacies have attracted attention are Rivers State APC governorship candidate Kingsley Chinda, Delta Central NDC senatorial candidate Ovie Omo-Agege, former Cross River State governor and PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke, and former Delta State House of Assembly Speaker Victor Ochei.

There are also concerns over the implications of the judgment for Prof. Isa Ali Pantami in Gombe State, following his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In Niger State, questions have similarly been raised over the candidacy of PDP governorship candidate Muhammad Nami.

The candidacy of former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, in Nasarawa State has also come under scrutiny after he replaced the Social Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, Adamu Angba, who withdrew from the race.

The controversy centres largely on whether affected candidates met the statutory requirements for participation in party primaries and subsequent nomination, particularly where defections or substitutions occurred.

INEC’s review is therefore expected to have significant consequences for affected candidates and political parties, as well as the commission’s preparations for the 2027 elections.

For now, however, no final decision has been announced on the eligibility or disqualification of the affected candidates.

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‘Doctors Said My Eyes Were Gone, Yet I Can See’ – Fr. Mbaka

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Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), has recounted what he described as a medical mystery after doctors reportedly told him that his eyes had deteriorated to the point of blindness, despite his ability to see, read and move around unaided.

Mbaka shared the experience in a video recorded at Passion Center, where he said he underwent extensive ophthalmological and optical examinations following years of stress and sleeplessness.

According to the Catholic priest, the examinations involved a series of tests conducted with modern medical equipment, with the results reportedly leaving the doctors puzzled.

He said the medical assessment showed that both eyes had deteriorated beyond the level of legal blindness, yet he remained capable of seeing and reading without assistance.

Mbaka said the doctors initially assumed members of the Ayanwu family had brought him to the hospital as a blind person.

“But I said, ‘No, I came by myself.’ They said medically and scientifically, it is not possible for a man whose eye issue has reached the fifth or sixth level of blindness to see, talk less of coming by himself,” he recalled.

The cleric said the doctors became even more surprised when he opened his Bible and began reading in their presence.

“I opened the pages of the Bible and started reading it. Are you telling me that the God of Adoration doesn’t exist?” Mbaka said.

He claimed the doctors told him that they could not explain his ability to see unless, somehow, he had received new eyes.

“They said, ‘Except God has put new eyes.’ Yes, God has put new eyes,” he said.

Mbaka further disclosed that the medical findings were sent to Dr Chiogbu Chukwu, based in Los Angeles, who reportedly sought confirmation from another doctor identified as Dr Scott.

He said the doctors confirmed that, medically and scientifically, both eyes were no longer functional.

“Chiogbu confirmed through Dr Scott that, medically, scientifically, the two eyes are gone. But I’m seeing with them,” Mbaka said.

He described the experience as a miracle, adding that he could not explain how his sight remained intact despite the reported medical findings.

“What then do you call miracle? I’m a beneficiary. I can now join you to give testimony,” he said.

“How, I don’t know. I won’t tell you because I prayed so well or I fasted so well. No. Only God knew what He did.”

Despite attributing his experience to divine intervention, Mbaka cautioned his followers against abandoning conventional medical treatment in favour of prayers alone.

“I will always ask you if you are sick. Don’t neglect the medical advice. Do not rely only on prayers. God created those people that are doctors,” he said.

The cleric said he believes in both medical and spiritual healing, stressing that whatever means God uses to bring healing should be glorified.

Mbaka also expressed appreciation to members of the Adoration Ministry and other supporters for their prayers and solidarity, describing their collective support as a source of strength for the ministry.

“Mbaka cannot play and be a keeper. Mbaka is like a football team with wingers, defenders, keeper and midfielder,” he added.

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2027: INEC Lists States With Most Registered Voters

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Lagos, Kano and Kaduna states have emerged as the three states with the highest number of registered voters ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, announcing that the country’s national register of voters has risen to 110 million.

Amupitan said the figure represents the cumulative outcome of the three phases of the commission’s voter registration exercise.

According to him, the size of the register further underscores Nigeria’s position as the largest democracy in Africa.

“The national register of voters now stands at 110 million, making Nigeria the largest democracy in Africa,” the INEC chairman said.

Lagos tops the list with 7,488,633 registered voters, followed by Kano State with 6,570,276 and Kaduna with 4,662,640.

Katsina ranks fourth with 3,876,051 registered voters, while Rivers State occupies fifth position with 3,736,434.

Oyo has 3,588,111 registered voters, followed by Delta with 3,525,988.

Benue records 3,057,225 registered voters, while Ogun has 3,037,981.

Bauchi completes the top 10 with 3,012,547 registered voters.

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Taraba Senator Faces APC Petition Over Alleged NECO Certificate Forgery

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The Senator representing Taraba South, David Jimkuta, is facing a petition seeking his disqualification from the 2027 senatorial election over an allegation that he submitted forged National Examinations Council certificates to the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The petition was filed by retired Major General Adamu Ibrahim, who contested the APC senatorial primary against Jimkuta.

In the petition dated September 21 and addressed to the APC National Chairman, Ibrahim alleged that the senator submitted forged examination certificates and made false declarations in documents accompanying his nomination.

He claimed that the certificates were attached to Jimkuta’s declaration of interest and nomination forms as evidence of his academic qualification to contest the 2027 election.

Jimkuta, who is the incumbent senator for Taraba South, has yet to be shown by the petition to have been found guilty of certificate forgery.

Meanwhile, former classmates of the senator have disputed the aspect of the allegation concerning his attendance and graduation from Government Secondary School, Wukari.

Members of the school’s 2000 graduating set said they returned to the institution and checked available records after learning of the petition.

One of the former classmates, Haruna Magaji, said Jimkuta’s name appeared as number 98 on the list of students in the 2000 graduating set.

According to Magaji, the classmates also confirmed that Jimkuta graduated with them in 2000 and that their set was the first graduating class of the school to sit for the NECO examination.

Other members of the set named in reports of the briefing in Jalingo include Zakaria Luka, Emmanuel Audu, Manasseh Wunuji and Habibu Isyaka.

However, the classmates’ confirmation that Jimkuta attended and graduated from the school does not, on its own, establish the authenticity of the particular NECO certificate submitted to the APC or INEC.

Verification by the school and NECO would be required to determine whether the certificate in question is genuine.

The controversy has also prompted calls for the petitioner to provide evidence backing the allegation.

An associate of Jimkuta, Obadiah Orobo, challenged Ibrahim to substantiate the claim, arguing that the relevant authorities should be allowed to establish the facts.

Orobo called on the school and NECO to clarify the matter, stressing that the allegation should not be treated as a political verdict without supporting evidence.

“If there is evidence that Senator Jimkuta forged any certificate, let that evidence be presented to the appropriate authorities,” he said.

The controversy comes as Jimkuta prepares for the 2027 general election after securing the APC ticket to contest the Taraba South senatorial seat.

The senator is listed by INEC as the APC candidate for the constituency.

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S’Court Judgment: Reps Tells INEC To Disqualify Candidates Not In Submitted Party Registers

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The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to audit the candidates submitted by political parties for the 2027 general elections and disqualify those whose names are not contained in their respective party membership registers.

The committee made the call in a letter dated September 30, 2026, signed by its Chairman, Bayo Balogun, and made available to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday.

It urged INEC to enforce the provisions of Section 77(4) to (6) of the Electoral Act, 2026, particularly the requirement that only registered members of a political party can participate in its primaries, congresses and conventions.

The committee’s position followed the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the validity and constitutionality of Section 77(5), which provides that only members whose names appear in a political party’s register are eligible to vote or contest in the party’s internal elections.

Balogun recalled that INEC had previously expressed reservations about enforcing the provision because of pending legal challenges to its interpretation and constitutionality.

He cited a July 26, 2026 response from the electoral commission, signed by its Secretary, in which INEC explained that it was awaiting the outcome of the judicial proceedings before taking administrative steps that could later be affected by a final court ruling.

However, the committee chairman said the Supreme Court’s decision had now settled the legal uncertainty surrounding the provision.

According to him, the apex court’s judgment has materially altered the legal position and paved the way for INEC to fully enforce Section 77(4) to (6).

The committee consequently urged the commission to act without further delay and ensure that the provisions are strictly applied in the administration and monitoring of political parties and their electoral activities.

Specifically, the lawmakers asked INEC to audit the lists of candidates submitted by all registered political parties for the 2027 elections and cross-check their names against the membership registers previously submitted to the commission.

The exercise, they said, would determine whether candidates satisfied the requirements of Section 77(5).

The committee warned that any political party or candidate found to have breached the provision should be disqualified.

“This will be a litmus test for the Commission and any culpable political party and candidates should be disqualified,” the committee said.

It further argued that carrying out the audit before the elections would help reduce post-primary litigation, particularly suits challenging candidates’ eligibility over alleged violations of the Electoral Act.

“If diligently done, it will save the courts from flood of litigations that may arise from irregularities and non-adherence to Section 77(4-6) by political parties and their candidates,” it stated.

Section 77 of the Electoral Act, 2026 governs aspects of the internal administration of political parties, including the conduct of primaries, congresses and conventions.

The provision has become a major issue in the political process ahead of the 2027 elections, with its membership-register requirement potentially affecting the eligibility of candidates who participated in party selection processes.

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Otti Approves N1bn, Orders Re-Engagement Of Teachers Retired Before 65

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed the re-engagement of teachers who retired at age 60 but are yet to attain the new retirement age of 65 years.

Otti also ordered the settlement of outstanding check-off dues owed teachers, as well as unpaid salaries arising from verification issues and arrears owed newly recruited teachers.

The governor gave the directives on Monday during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration in Umuahia, while responding to demands presented by the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in the state, Madu ChukwuJekwu.

Otti said his administration had previously approved the extension of the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years and directed that teachers affected by the former retirement policy should be returned to service if they were still below 65.

“I am surprised that that matter is still outstanding. I want to give instructions from this year, Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, that anybody who is less than 65 years of age, if they have been disengaged, you must return them back,” he said.

The governor added that the affected teachers should be re-engaged even if they had only a few months left before attaining the new retirement age.

Otti further directed that all outstanding check-off dues be paid within seven days.

He also ordered the payment, by the end of October, of salaries owed teachers whose payments had been delayed due to verification issues.

The governor directed that salary arrears owed 4,075 newly recruited teachers should also be settled before the end of October.

On outstanding promotions for 2021 and 2022, Otti directed the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board to harmonise the process with the State Head of Service and forward it to him for approval.

He said the exercise should be completed before the end of October.

Speaking on his administration’s education reforms, the governor said the development of smart schools was designed to complement conventional education rather than replace it.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, said the government remained committed to improving the education sector and supporting teachers.

The state NUT chairman commended the Otti administration for its efforts to reposition education, citing the recruitment of more than 9,000 teachers, payment of salary arrears inherited from previous administrations and regular payment of workers’ salaries.

Meanwhile, in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has approved a N50,000 wardrobe allowance for each of the 20,000 teachers employed by the state government.

Eno also approved N500,000 for each of the 1,776 registered private schools in the state to support welfare packages for their teachers.

The governor made the announcements on Monday at the Uyo Township Stadium during the state’s 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration.

He also approved the recruitment of 2,000 additional teachers, following the recent employment of 1,000 teachers by the state government.

Declaring a state of emergency in the education sector, Eno said his administration had released N15 billion as the state’s matching grant for the Universal Basic Education Commission and intervened in more than 100 schools.

He added that the government had paid teachers’ gratuities and sustained the state’s free and compulsory education policy.
According to Eno, the state had registered 172,000 students for WASSCE and NECO examinations and paid their examination fees.

The governor said recruitment for the additional 2,000 teachers would soon commence, with applicants expected to undergo a computer-based test.

He cautioned, however, that scoring highly in the CBT would not automatically guarantee employment.

Eno also declared a state of emergency on education and directed the Deputy Governor, a former teacher, to work with the Commissioner for Education and other stakeholders to undertake a comprehensive review of the sector.

He announced Prof. Philip Afangha as the Vice-Chancellor of the Akwa Ibom University of Education and charged him with commencing the process of obtaining the required accreditation for the institution.

The governor said other members of the university’s management team would be announced before the end of the week.

He also directed the Interministerial Committee to take over the uncompleted NUT House and ensure that the project was completed within six months.

Eno assured teachers that his administration would continue to provide them with the tools and resources needed to perform their duties effectively.

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