He was sworn in as the governor of enugu state for a second on may 29, 2019. The development was confirmed by the house member representing his constituency, oji river state constituency in the enugu house of assembly hon. Enugu gets new health commissioner premium times nigeria. In the update, we were told governor chime died in india late last night while receiving medical treatment in india. Obi, until his appointment was a consultant public health physician and lecturer at the university of nigeria teaching hospital, itukuozalla and. Governor chime is alive enugu government politics nigeria. He made the remarks at the state executive council meeting on friday when council members voted unanimously to annul a revocation order on a. He was also a lecturer at college of medicine, university of nigeria, ituku ozalla, enugu. Speaking to newsmen in enugu after announcing his defection, chime said his decision to defect is based on the fact that pdp is a dead party. He is a peoples democratic party member and represented igboeze northudenu federal constinuency of enugu state. As labour minister hails govs performance the minister of labour and employment, dr. Ifeanyi ugwuanyi is the current executive governor of enugu state. Nweze was born 61 years ago, on 25 september 1958 in obollo, udenu local government area of enugu state.
Following reports that he was dead in an indian hospital on 15 december 2012, an enugu state. Needless to say, he ensured that the foundation for enugu state. The governor denied that he was a member of any secret society and suggested that the. Enugu state archives page 7 of 9 premium times nigeria. Governor ugwuanyi visited the scene of the crime and characteristically understood the bigger picture and enugu state is calmer and better for that nonviolent decision.
He died friday night at the memfys hospital, enugu, after a protracted illness. Former enugu governor, chimaroke nnamani, not dead as. Smith, report of the inquiry into ihiala chieftaincy dispute enugu. Despite optimism in enugus peaceful condition, however, it concludes that potential. Sullivan chime, tuesday night declared that the all progressives congress, apc, will take over the affairs of the state in 2019. Lagos one time governor of old anambra state, christian chukwuma onoh, is dead. The enugu state executive council has, by law under the current supervision of the acting governor of the state, mr. Colonial governor of nigeria frederick lugard took keen interest in the discovery, and by 1914 the first. While a government house source said it was true, a chime family member said the former governor had been sick but that he could not confirm his death. In his quest for silver, he discovered coal in the udi ridge. May 2nd, 20 governor sullivan chime is still alive, he s not dead stop the wicked rumours by ambrose agu from enugu state i write this today, may 2, 20 in response to the wicked and irresponsible lie that has once again been plastered all over the internet and in some print media to the effect that governor sullivan chime of enugu state is dead. Apc will take over enugu government in 2019 exgovernor. Emmanuel ikechukwu obi, as the new health commissioner. Methodist prelate endorses enugu governor ugwuanyi for second term.
Governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi of enugu state on thursday swore in the new. Following the death of the former commissioner for health, enugu state, prof. Pdp is dead and buried former governor of enugu state. The chief press secretary to the governor of enugu state, dan nwomeh, had his ransom set as high as. Meanwhile, the punchs enugu state correspondent, ozioma ubabukoh, was harassed by seven men who claimed to be security agents in front of his apartment in enugu around 11.
By charlie agbo late last year, the news media were awash with the story of the permanent secretary of the enugu state universal basic education board ensubeb, who was alleged to have been beaten and stripped naked by thugs, allegedly hired by the chairman of the board. Health commissioner in the state, anthony ugochukwu, died on april 3. While a government house source said it was true, a chime family member said the former governor had been sick but that he. Since this governor2 came to power, he has always taken our safety as of paramount. He was a former member of the house of representatives of the federal republic of nigeria. Sullivan iheanacho chime born 10 april 1959 was elected governor of enugu state in nigeria. He was elected by the people in april 2015 and was sworn in on 29 may 2015. Ada chime, nnamdi chime, tochukwu chime, ezinne chime, ugomsi chime. The governor s birthday is the first after his inauguration for a second term in office following his overwhelming reelection by the people of enugu state. Governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi of enugu state, on wednesday, swore in commissioners and special advisers who will assist him to run the affairs of the state. The minister of finance, kemi adeosun, has expressed delight at the impressive pace of development in enugu state, attributing the stride to the focused leadership of governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi and. The enugu state governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi on wednesday announced the abolition of osu, an out cast practice in the state. Former governor of enugu state, barrister sullivan chime, is dead.
Governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi of enugu state today undertook an inspection gov. A reliable source who confirmed his death to said he gave up the ghost an hour ago in india. When nimbo was attacked, the sight of dead bodies in a large number would have moved some people with the state punitive apparatus at their disposal to return fire for fire. Second republic governor of old anambra state, chief christian chukwuma onoh, is feared to have died yesterday after a protracted illness in enugu. Following reports that he was dead in an indian hospital on 15 december 2012, an enugu state government official debunked the reports the next day, claiming. Arts books kannywood lifestyle music nollywood travel. Contrary to the news making the rounds that the bedridden enugu state governor sullivan chime has joined the late yakowa and others, enugu state government sunday, debunked the rumours, saying the governor is alive and healthy. The state government and the local government are the two levels of government in enugu state and in all other states of nigeria.
Ugochukwu had taken ill shortly after assuming office and was rushed abroad but returned to the country before the covid19 crisis. Finance minister commends enugu governors performance. The workers of enugu state under the auspices of trade union congress of nigeria tuc on thursday passed a vote of confidence on governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi of enugu state for what they described. A heavy cloak of mourning falls on the nation once more today as news of governor sullivan chimes death filters in. A former governor of enugu state, mr sullivan chime, has confirmed that he has left the pdp, because the party is dead and in his words. Gov ugwuanyi swears in enugu new health commissioner. Enugu state was formed on 27 august 1991 when it was split from anambra state. My support for ugwuanyis reelection 100% indisputable. He is a member of the peoples democratic party pdp. James ifeanyichukwu nwobodo born 9 may 1940 is a nigerian businessman and politician who was governor of anambra state 19791983 during the nigerian second republic and was senator for enugu east in enugu state 19992003. Enugu health commissioner is dead premium times nigeria.
This man is using the resources given to him very well to develop the state the. Anthony ugochukwu, enugu state commissioner for health professor, has been reportedly dead. He was a member of the house of representatives of the federal republic of nigeria for 12 years. Governor ugwuanyi in early lead as archbishop chukwuma. In a letter, the daughter wrote to governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi, decried the.
Pdp is dead former governor of enugu state, sullivan chime says as he decamps to apc. Sullivan chime is the immediate past governor succeeding chimaroke nnamani. Five days after suspected herdsmen attacked nimbo community in enugu state, leaving many people dead, the governor of the state, mr ifeanyi. Peter obi has congratulated the governor of enugu state, dr. Ugwuanyi was elected the governor of enugu state under the pdp he was reelected as the governor of enugu state on may 29, 2019. Unconfirmed reports had it that chime passed on at an indian hospital after battling an undisclosed ailment for some months. Chime easily stands out in the class of 2007 to 2015 governors with his. The seven cardinal attributes of governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi. Here is stating that there is no truth whatsoever in the claim by some people that former governor of enugu state, chimaroke nnamani, is dead or gripped by a terminal illness. The enugu state commissioner for health, anthony ugochukwu, is dead, a state official has. The adoration ministry loves him because since the creation of enugu state we have not seen this type of peace. Lawrence ifeanyi ugwuanyi is a nigerian politician who was elected as the executive governor of enugu state in april 2015 and was sworn in on 29 may, 2015. Dec 17, 2012 enugu state governor sullivan chime is not dead, he s on sick leave, vacation in india commissioner just 6 hours after he was rumoured dead in an indian hospital, governor sullivan iheanacho chime of enugu state has condoled with the governments of kaduna and bayelsa states, as well as the relations of the late governor patrick yakowa and general andrew azazi.
Lawrence ifeanyi ugwuanyi popularly known as gburugburu is a nigerian politician who was elected the executive governor of enugu state in april 2015 and was sworn in on 29 may 2015. Sullivan iheanacho chime born 10 april 1959 was elected governor of enugu state in nigeria in april 2007, taking office on 29 may 2007. Chibuike amaechi on the landing of the first cargo plane at the akanu ibiam international airport, enugu. Chime said that his decision to quit the pdp was because the party was no longer in existence in the true sense of it.
The enugu state governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi on wednesday announced the abolition of osu, an out cast practice in the state the governor who described. Former enugu state governor, sullivan chime, has decamped from pdp to apc. The former governor of old anambra state and chieftain of the pdp, senator jim nwobodo added that the exercise has been peaceful. In book, onyima, others interrogate chimes administrationguardian. Enugu state, nigeria genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Enugu state government page 7 enugu state government. There is clear indication that in enugu state, a cabal of state officials has taken government hostage by their complicity to. Anthony ugochukwu, last week, governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi, on thursday, swore in associate prof. These have been diverse, simple and engagingly novel. Enugu state governor, sullivan chime, was feared dead on saturday.
Says he is governor for everybody commends prince odoh for boosting state s igr as ehaalumona endorses him for second term governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi of enugu state has emphasized the importance of peace in the progress of the state, saying that it is a stepping stone to rapid development. The enugu suspected coronavirus patient quarantined in the state isolation centre. Omotayo yusuf sullivan chime declared the pdp is dead and buried the former enugu governor said those are still there must. News express made efforts to confirm the information. Enugu state governor is not dead sullivan chime still. Name title took office left office party notes herbert eze. Nigeria was established as a unit of government in 1914 through the. Explaining interethnic harmony in enugu city, southeastern nigeria. Chris ngige and the national president of trade union congress of nigeria tuc, comrade dr. In 2003, he ran unsuccessfully in the nigerian presidential elections. Governor august 1990 january 1992 military okwesilieze nwodo. Guide to state of enugu family history and genealogy.
Bobboi bala kaigama, has commended governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi of enugu state for his sterling performance in office and outstanding commitment to the welfare of the state s workers. Pdp is dead, i have to tell my people the truth chime author. He died on tuesday morning at his enugu ngwo country home at the age of 81. Enugu state governor sullivan chime is not dead, hes on. Has politics in enugu state degenerated to this level. He is a christian of the roman catholic denomination and is married to justice ugonne jacinta nweze of the enugu state judiciary. Lawrence ifeanyi ugwuanyi popularly known as gburugburu is a nigerian politician who was elected as the executive governor of enugu state in april 2015 and was sworn in on 29 may, 2015. This is a list of administrators and governors of enugu state. Enugu governor, chime is dead punch politics nairaland.
Enugu health commissioner is dead thecitizen its all. Enugu governor, chime is dead punch politics nigeria. Governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi of enugu state sustaining the legacies of amazing projects. Meanwhile, the punchs enugu state correspondent, ozioma ubabukoh, was harassed by seven men who claimed to be security agents in front of his apartment. Methodist prelate endorses enugu governor ugwuanyi for. Pdp is dead former governor of enugu state, sullivan. Ifeanyi ugwuanyi and the federal minister of aviation, mr. She returned to nigeria on wednesday 11th march 2020 after 5. Senator nwobodo, who expressed optimism that pdp will win with a landslide in enugu state, saying. Artsbooks kannywood lifestyle music nollywood travel. Governor sullivan iheanacho chime of enugu state is alive and not dead as has been falsely reported since yesterday may 1, 20 or thereabout. Governor ifeanyi ugwuanyi of enugu state has expressed the commitment of his government to honour legitimate investor agreements to demonstrate the resolve to attract to and keep investments in the state.
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