Apart from territorial and political contiguity, the Afikpo and Edda peoples who constitute the major components of Afikpo North/South Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, also share very many rich cultural similarities and affinity.
Author: Oswald Agwu
The Ebonyi State Gender Based Violence Taskforce has requested the state government to capture the economic empowerment of survivors in the 2024 State Budget.
The move was to ensure that all survivors are holistically managed: medically, psychologically and emotionally.
The charge was given by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, during the inauguration of the newly elected Executives of CAN, Ebonyi State Chapter.
The state-funded civilian security commander’s compound was invaded by gunmen in the early hours of August 13.
The object and purpose of the law was to establish the Ebonyi Rural Access Road Authority for the overall management, designing, development, rehabilitation, reconstruction and maintenance of rural roads across the State.
They made the observation during a one-day stakeholders postmortem dialogue on August 8 in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
Nwifuru gave the admonition Tuesday at the Ngele Oruta Township stadium, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital.
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the release of outstanding severance allowances to former members of the State House of Assembly, amounting to about N16m.
The Ebonyi State Nutrition Focal Person for Breakthrough Action-Nigeria, Clinton Ofoegbu, made this known.
Nwifuru made the vow Saturday while speaking during a road walk/sensitization rally to mark the 2023 International day against trafficking in persons.
This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Engr. Jude Okpor, in his office while briefing newsmen on the outcome of Wednesday’s State Executive Council meeting.
The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria has inaugurated a new Presbytery in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. Also commissioned by the Church were the newly elected officials of the Presbytery with Right Reverend Chidi Igwe and Reverend Timothy Ikpo as Moderator and Clerk respectively. The new Presbytery, Abakaliki South Presbytery, is made up of eight parishes spreading across parts of Abakaliki, Ebonyi and Izzi Local government areas of the State. It was carved out of the old Abakaliki Presbytery of the Church. The inauguration service was held on Sunday at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Azuiyiokwu Model Parish, Abakaliki. Presbyteries are the Third…
In its determination to stem the incessant land and boundary disputes in parts of Ebonyi, the State Assembly has passed into law a bill for the establishment of Boundary and Allied Matters Commission.
Community leaders in Ebonyi South Senatorial District are beginning to have a rethink and taking the lead in advocating for gender equity and respect for the rights of women and girls in their communities.
This formed part of discussions during Thursday’s Executive Council meeting presided by Governor Francis Nwifuru.
The commitment emanated from a one-day Stakeholders Consultative Forum by the body in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital.
The group made the commitment during a two-day advocacy training and capacity building for women with disabilities.
The gunmen were suspected to be enforcing the seven days sit-at-home declared by a separatist group.
This position was part of the consensus arising from a one-day introductory and consultative meeting with South East stakeholders on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of women and girls.