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Governors Of Enugu State
This is a list of administrators and governors of Enugu State. Enugu State was formed on 27 August 1991 when it was split from Anambra State. See also *List of governors of Anambra State *States of Nigeria *List of state governors of Nigeria References {{reflist Governors of Enugu State, * Lists of state governors of Nigeria, Enugu Enugu State politicians, *Governors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enugu State
Enugu () verbally pronounced as "Enụgwụ" by the Igbo indigenes is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. The state takes its name from its capital and largest city, Enugu. The city acquired township status in 1917 and was called Enugwu-Ngwo. Due to the rapid expansion towards areas owned by other indigenous communities, it was renamed Enugu in 1928. Of the 36 states, Enugu is the 29th largest in area and 22nd most populous with an estimated population of over 4.4 million as of 2016. Geographically, the state is divided between the Niger Delta swamp forests in the far south and the drier Guinean forest–savanna mosaic with some savanna in the rest of the state. Other important geographical features are the Udi-Nsukka Plateau and Ekulu River, which flows through the city of Enugu. Modern-day Enugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunday Onyebuchi
Sunday (Latin: ''dies solis'' meaning "day of the sun") is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. Sunday is a day of rest in most Western countries and a part of the weekend. In some Middle Eastern countries, Sunday is a weekday. For most Christians, Sunday is observed as a day of worship and rest, holding it as the Lord's Day and the day of Christ's resurrection; in the United States, Canada, Japan, as well as in parts of South America, Sunday is the first day of the week. According to the Islamic calendar, Hebrew calendar and traditional calendars (including Christian calendars) Sunday is the first day of the week; Quaker Christians call Sunday the "first day" in accordance with their testimony of simplicity. The International Organization for Standardization ISO 8601, which is based in Switzerland, calls Sunday the seventh day of the week."Monday shall be identified as calendar day of any calendar week, and subsequent calendar days of the same calendar week shal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governors Of Enugu State
This is a list of administrators and governors of Enugu State. Enugu State was formed on 27 August 1991 when it was split from Anambra State. See also *List of governors of Anambra State *States of Nigeria *List of state governors of Nigeria References {{reflist Governors of Enugu State, * Lists of state governors of Nigeria, Enugu Enugu State politicians, *Governors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of State Governors Of Nigeria
Nigeria has 36 States of Nigeria, states that each elect a governor to serve as chief executive of the state government. The sole federal district, the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), Federal Capital Territory, is headed by a minister appointed by the President of Nigeria, president to oversee the administration. In the event of a vacancy, the governor is succeeded by the second-highest-ranking state official; the deputy governor. , there are 23 states with All Progressives Congress, APC governors, 10 states with Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria), PDP governors, 1 state each with All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Labour Party (Nigeria), Labour and New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP governors. The current gubernatorial term ends and new term begins in May for most states, two to three months after their election. Governors are elected for a term of four years (maximum of two terms). All 36 governors are members of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, a non-partisan organizatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States Of Nigeria
Nigeria is a federation of 36 states, each of which is a semi-autonomous political unit that shares power with the federal government as enumerated under the Constitution of Nigeria, Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In addition to the states, there is the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in which the capital city of Abuja is located. The FCT is not a state, but a territory of the federal government, governed by Federal Capital Territory Administration, an administration headed by List of ministers of the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), a minister. Each state is subdivided into Local government areas of Nigeria, local government areas (LGAs). There are 774 local governments in Nigeria. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the 36 states enjoy substantial autonomy but are not sovereign entities, as ultimate authority lies with the federal government. Amendments to the constitution can be proposed by the National Assembly, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ifeanyi Ossai (lawyer)
Ifeanyi Ossai is a Nigerian politician, lawyer and entrepreneur who has served as the deputy governor of Enugu State since 2023. Ossai is a native of Udenu local government area and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is a non-profit, umbrella professional association of lawyers admitted to the Bar by the Council of Legal Education in Nigeria. It is engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law and .... References Nigerian politicians Year of birth missing (living people) Living people {{Enugu-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is one of the Multi-party system, two Major party, major contemporary List of political parties in Nigeria, political parties in Nigeria, along with its main rival, the All Progressives Congress, All Progressives Congress (APC). Its policies generally lie towards the centre-center-right of the political spectrum. It won every presidential election between 1999 and 2011. Until the Nigerian presidential election, 2015, 2015 elections, it was the governing party in the Nigerian Fourth Republic, Fourth Republic, although sometimes amid a few controversial electoral circumstances. History In 1998, the PDP in its first presidential primary election held in Jos, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria nominated former military leader Olusegun Obasanjo who had just been released from detention as political prisoner as the presidential candidate in the elections of February 1999, with Atiku Abubakar (Governor-Elect of Adamawa State and a former leading me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Mbah
Peter Ndubuisi Mbah (; born 17 March 1972) is a Nigerian maritime lawyer, financial analyst, and politician who has served as Governor of Enugu State since 2023. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd. Mbah is a native of Owo in Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, Nigeria. He is a Fellow of the Certified Institute of Public Administration and Management (CIPM), a member of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Nigerian Bar Association. Early life and education Peter Mbah was born in Enugu to the family of Chief Gilbert Ekete Mbah from Ashishi Owo, Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State. He attended Army Children's School, Bori Camp, Portharcourt and Owode High School, Owode Egba Ogun State. Mbah studied law at the University of East London, U.K., earning a Bachelor of Laws in 2000. He then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar. He has a master's degree in Maritime and Comme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecilia Ezeilo
Lolo Cecilia Ezeilo is a Nigerian politician, lawyer, philanthropist and television presenter,HER EXCELLENCY’S PROFILE: THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR ENUGU STATE published December 29, 2016; retrieved July 23 2019 via archive.org who served as Deputy Governor of from May 2015 to May 2023. Ezeilo makes history as first female deputy governor by Akintayo Eribake and Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (; born 20 March 1964; popularly known as "Gburugburu") is a Nigerian politician who served as the List of governors of Enugu State, governor of Enugu State from 2015 to 2023. He was a member of the House of Representatives (Nigeria), House of Representatives of Nigeria representing Igboeze North/Udenu federal constinuency from 2003 to 2015. He is a member of Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Early life and education Ugwuanyi was born in March 1964 and is from Orba Town in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu North Zone in Enugu State. He attended St. Theresa's College, Nsukka. He holds bachelor's degree and master's degree in Business Administration from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Ugwuanyi was the General Manager of Premier Insurance Brokers Limited Enugu (city), Enugu and has also been the president of the Rotary Club of Emene in Enugu State. Political career Ugwuanyi was first elected to the House of Represent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ifeanyi Nwoye
Ifeanyichukwu or Ifeanyinachukwu is a name of Igbo origin which means "nothing is impossible with God." The name is often shortened as Ifeanyi by most people. The letter 'f' is sometimes replaced with 'h' and is spelled as Iheanyichukwu or Iheanyi by some people with slightly different dialect but the meaning remains the same. Also notable is the fact that the name is given to male child at birth, but in some cases, female child also bear the name. Notable people * Ifeanyi Allen (born 1994), English footballer * Ifeanyi Ararume, elected Senator for the Imo North (Okigwe) constituency of Imo State, Nigeria * Ifeanyi Chiejine (born 1983), Nigerian football striker * Ifeanyi Chijindu, Nigerian-American author/writer, entrepreneur, artist, actress and screenwriter * Ifeanyi Edeh (born 1996), Nigerian professional footballer *Ifeanyi Emeghara (born 1984), Nigerian football player * Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi (born 1959), elected Senator for Delta North, in Delta State, Nigeria * Dumaka Franci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
