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EFCC hands over 14 forfeited properties to Enugu State


..assets to be deployed to optimum benefit of Enugu people - Gov Peter Ndubuisi Mbah

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, released 14 properties initially forfeited to the Federal Government to Enugu State Government, following the request by the Governor Peter Mbah administration.

The properties were handed over to the Governor Mbah, by the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, during a brief ceremony at the agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.

This was even as Governor Mbah assured that the recovered assets would be used to the optimum benefit of the people of Enugu State.

Speaking at the event, Olukoyede, who disclosed that the road to the forfeiture dated back to 2007, said the event spoke of the mutually beneficial relationship existing between the federal government and states.

Commending Dr. Mbah “for the great work he is doing in Enugu State”, the EFCC Chairman said the President was very much interested in the state-of-the-art hospital that the Mbah administration proposed to build in Enugu State, saying the structures for medical facilities among the released assets would go a long way in helping to realise the Mbah vision for the benefit of not just Enugu State, but the entire country and beyond.

“What we are witnessing today testifies to a symbiotic relationship that should exist between the federal government and the state governments. The essence of our meeting here today is for us to handover properties that were forfeited to the federal government, which of course belong to Enugu State people, back to the people. It shows that governance can work in Nigeria.

“If you look at the history of this particular matter, it takes us back to 2007 when we started the prosecution. So, we are looking at about 17 years since the matter has been on. Eventually some of the properties were forfeited and since then, the EFCC has been managing those properties even though the titles of quite a number of the properties have been revoked by the Enugu State government,” Olukoyede said.

Earlier in his remarks, Governor Mbah, who noted that the properties were forfeited not to his state but to the federal government, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for making it possible for the assets to be returned to the government and people of Enugu State.

“The importance and significance of this event can never be lost on us and we do not also take it for granted. Those assets were forfeited to the federal government. And this brings me to another gratitude that I want to convey here today. So, I want to acknowledge and recognise the important role played by the President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Without the proactiveness and speed at which he acted on our request to cede these assets back to the people and government of Enugu State, we wouldn’t have been here today. Therefore, I want to thank him most sincerely for granting our request for these assets that were forfeited to the federal government to be ceded back to Enugu State.

"I want to assure us that those properties would be used for the benefit of the people of Enugu state. All the assets without any exemption, and they would be deployed to optimum use for the benefit of the people of Enugu state.”

He also lauded Olukoyede’s initiatives at making the EFCC a strong institution and the role of the EFCC in the release of the properties to the state.

“I will not end this remark without acknowledging the work the EFCC chairman and his team are doing in strengthening this very important institution. Thank you very much particularly for the effort that you have put in to make today a reality,” the governor stated.

The properties comprise houses, transmission equipment for radio and television stations, a building for medical operations, among others.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Verification for Next of Kin (NOK) of Deceased Pensioners

The Enugu State Government is announcing the verification exercise for the Next of Kin (NOK) of deceased pensioners.

This verification exercise will take place on Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26, 2024.

The purpose of this exercise is to ensure the accurate processing and disbursement of benefits to the families of deceased pensioners.

Requirements For Next of Kin Verification

To participate in the verification exercise, the following requirements must be met:

1. Information about the NOK:
Full Name:
Account Details:
Bank Verification Number (BVN):
Valid Accessible E-mail:
Residential Address:
Phone Number:

2. Documents to Bring:
Pension Authorization
National Identity Number (NIN) or Voter's Card
A Passport Photograph of the NOK
Affidavit confirming the status of the NOK.
Death Certificate, Burial Poster, or Burial Program
Bank Statement of the deceased pensioner's account, detailing transactions from the date of death until the current date

3.⁠ ⁠Separate Account Requirement for Living Pensioners with Joint Accounts.

Living pensioners who hold joint accounts with another person (where both names are listed together) must open a separate individual account for their pension payments. If both pensioners are using one of the other's account, the second person must also open a separate account. This requirement is essential to ensure smooth processing and accurate disbursement of pension benefits.

*NOTE:
• Please ensure you have all the required documents and information ready before attending the verification exercise. Failure to present the necessary documents or having a joint account (for living pensioners) could delay the verification process.
• This schedule is only for local government pensioners.

Your participation in this verification exercise is crucial to ensure proper record-keeping and rightful disbursement of pension benefits to the families of deceased pensioners.

For more information or assistance, visit the Local Government Pensions Board Office in Enugu or contact us through our official website or helpline.

For additional information or clarification, please visit: https://www.enugustate_live you can also email us at verify@enugustate_live

Thank you for your cooperation.

Prof. Chidiebere Onyia
Secretary to the State Government

Student Loan: Comr Tochukwu C Onah Commend President Tinubu, Appeal for inclusion of Nigerians Students in Diaspora.

The former President of Nigerian Students in Australia has commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for signing student loans into law. According to him, "It shows that he is a father who has love for his children."

Comr Onah appeals to Mr. President to extend this loan to Nigerians in Diaspora while noting the fact that many Nigerians students who japa are suffering to meet up with their school fees abroad.

Comrade Tochukwu Onah who is also the president of Diaspora Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria (DCGGN) recall how Indians and the Chinese government offer their students loan to travel for studies abroad, which they pay back to their country after graduation.

Comr. Onah appealed to the Nigeria government under the able leadership of President Tinubu to learn from Indians and the Chinese government who sponsored their citizens to travel abroad to gain knowledge and return back to develop their country. According to him, it had become necessary now for the Nigeria government to create opportunities for brilliant Nigerians to maximize their potentials by crossbreeding academically with a well tailored policy that will ensure they return after school. This will not only reduce the brain drain in the country, it will boost the nations economy. Comr Onah added.

Governor Peter Mbah's Reforms & Enugu Rangers Success

Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah's remarkable impact on Enugu Rangers football club. Under his reform agenda, Enugu Rangers has been achieving consecutive victories, filling us all with immense pride. Governor Mbah's commitment to implementing the right policies and enlisting the right people has undoubtedly contributed to this success.

Enugu Rangers' string of wins is a testament to the effectiveness of Governor Mbah's strategic approach. By prioritizing the recruitment of skilled players, competent coaches, and dedicated support staff, he has created an environment conducive to growth and excellence. The team's achievements have united us as a community and reaffirmed our belief in the transformative power of effective leadership.

Governor Mbah's vision for Enugu extends beyond the success of Enugu Rangers. His reform initiatives have brought positive developments to various sectors in our city, setting the stage for a promising future. Enugu is rising, and we owe this progress to Governor Mbah's unwavering dedication to our collective well-being.

Governor Mbah's commitment to putting the right policy and the right people in place has truly paid off. Enugu is proud to have a governor who is committed to our growth and prosperity.

As we continue to witness Enugu's rise, let us all stand together in support of Governor Mbah's transformative agenda. Our tomorrow is here, and under his leadership, we can confidently look forward to a brighter and more prosperous Enugu.

Thank you, our beloved Governor, for your visionary leadership and for making Enugu a city we can all be proud of.

Enugu is rising because our tomorrow is here!

Comr Collins Ude
[email protected]

Enugu govt to begin enforcement, confiscation of water tankers without colour coat The Enugu State government has issued the last warning to tanker drivers operating across the state over their failure to colour-coat their water tankers to indicate they are carrying clean, safe drinking water or industrial water,