Tribune Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Columns
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Women
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Columns
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Women
No Result
View All Result
Tribune Online
No Result
View All Result

Enugu Governor disburses N2.25bn to communities for development projects

by Tribune Online
February 28, 2018
in Business News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
Gov Ugwuanyi, wife move to give succour to less-privileged

GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Enugu State on Wednesday formally handed over N2.25billion to 118 autonomous communities as the first tranche of the N4.5billion earmarked for the state to execute development projects of their choices.

The 118 autonomous communities that received their cheques were among the 450 communities approved by the Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) that have opened accounts with designated banks. He added that the remaining communities will receive theirs as soon as they open bank accounts and send the details to the Ministry of Chieftaincy Matters/Rural Development.

Ugwuanyi while presenting the cheques to the Traditional Rulers and the President Generals of Town Unions in the communities, stated that the decision was in line with his administration’ resolve to empower each autonomous community in the state with the sum of N10 million to carry out projects that would address their “peculiar and immediate development needs”.

The governor said that the government decided that the choice of the projects and their execution were left “entirely” to the discretion and at the disposal of the stakeholders of each individual community.

“This was in fulfilment of our promise to promote participatory democracy and extensive rural development in the state as well as the involvement of all local communities in the implementation of government policies and programmes”, Ugwuanyi stated.

Ugwuanyi, who disclosed that the exercise was the first time in the history of the state, explained that the projects to be executed by the communities are different from those being done in various communities by his administration through the Community Development Project (CDP), the World Bank-assisted Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Related News

FG reaffirms commitment to zero agro project initiative

Govt must not compromise standards during project implementation —Adedire

Niger assembly inaugurates committee on Minna-Bida-Kataeregi road project delay

“To march words with action, the State Executive Council on the 22nd of November 2017, approved the release of the sum of N2.25 billion to cover the first tranche of N5 million to be given to every community in the state so as to enable them to commence work on their self-chosen projects. The communities were also asked to open bank accounts for the lodgment of the said funds”, he said.

While thanking the communities that received the cheques for their support and eagerness to participate in the scheme, Ugwuanyi expressed confidence that they would utilize the funds for the identified purposes for the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of their people.

ALSO READ: 2019: Enugu APC vows to defeat PDP, others in polls

Responding on behalf of the traditional rulers and the Town Unions’ Presidents-General, the Chairman of Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Amb. Lawrence Agubuzu thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi for the “innovative, unique, socio-economic and new developmental strategy for Enugu State”, saying that they are happy to have him as a governor.

In his speech, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Town Unions, Honourable Paul Eze had described the release of the fund as a pleasant surprise, saying that the governor has wiped away the tears of the people in so many communities, who he said had never experienced any development project in their areas.

He maintained that the grassroots development programme would ensure that government presence is registered in all the over 450 autonomous communities in the state, commending Ugwuanyi for his passion for the wellbeing of the people.




Tags: EbuguProject
ShareTweetSendShareShare

Related News

Business News

FG raises N742.56bn via Sovereign Sukuk in 6 years – DMO

February 6, 2023
Business News

Kenya withdraws financial impropriety case against Flutterwave

February 5, 2023
resolve new naira notes
Business News

Buhari’s 7-day request to resolve currency notes scarcity too long- Afenifere

February 4, 2023

Discussion about this post

Most Read

  • Tems wins as Burna Boy loses Grammy Awards
    Tems wins as Burna Boy loses Grammy Awards
  • Tinubu vs Atiku: North in focus
    Tinubu vs Atiku: North in focus
  • Naira Redesign: Father Mbaka blasts Buhari, says 'Nigerians are suffering' under his watch
    Naira Redesign: Father Mbaka blasts Buhari, says 'Nigerians are suffering' under his watch
  • 2023: It is time for the North to complete 14 years of ruling — Dogara
    2023: It is time for the North to complete 14 years of ruling — Dogara
  • 2023: Why elements in the Villa are sabotaging Tinubu ― Ayiri Emami
    2023: Why elements in the Villa are sabotaging Tinubu ― Ayiri Emami
  • Elections: Nation's security forces on red alert over scarcity of fuel, new naira notes
    Elections: Nation's security forces on red alert over scarcity of fuel, new naira notes
  • Academics are as important as relationships, friendships  —Oluwakorede Adedeji, Unilorin Pharmacy best graduating student
    Academics are as important as relationships, friendships —Oluwakorede Adedeji, Unilorin Pharmacy best graduating student
  • Tinubu makes U-turn, postpones Ibadan rally indefinitely
    Tinubu makes U-turn, postpones Ibadan rally indefinitely
  • Tinubu has officially conceded to Atiku, PDP - Campaign
    Tinubu has officially conceded to Atiku, PDP - Campaign
  • Again, court sends EFCC boss to Kuje prison for contempt
    Again, court sends EFCC boss to Kuje prison for contempt

Subscribe to e-Paper

E-Vending, e paper, pdf, e-paper, Tribune

Frontpage Today

EDITORIAL

Editorial
Opinion
Letters

BUSINESS

Capital Market
Money Market
Economy

ENTERTAINMENT

Friday Treat
Entertainment
Razzmattaz

REGIONS

South West
Niger Delta
Arewa

RELIGION

Tribune Church
Church News
Muslim Sermon
Eye of Islam
Islamic News
COLUMNS

Anike's Diary
Aplomb
Ask The Doctor
Autoclinic With The Mechanic
Awo's Thought
Borderless
Crucial Moment
Empowered For Life
Festus Adebayo's Flickers
Financewise
Gibbers
Intimacy
Language & Style
Leaders' Forum
Leadership & Management
Lynx Eye
Monday Lines
Mum & Child
Natural Health
Notes from Atlanta with Farooq Kperogi
On The Lord's Day
PENtagon
Political Panorama
Veritatem With Obadiah Mailafia
Voice of Courage
Whatsapp Conversation
You and Eye
Your Life Counts

WOMEN

Xquisite
Xquisite Food
Xquisite Style
Wondrous World of Women

MORE

Business Coach
Education
Event Digest
Crime & Court
Do It Yourself
Ecoscope
Property & Environment
Energy
Maritime
Aviation
Brands & Marketing
Agriculture
Info Tech
Labour
Leadership & Management
Achievers
Arewa Live
Arts & Culture
Arts & Reviews
Campus Beat
Politics
Health News

© 2023 Tribune Online, an online publication of African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Columns
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Women

© 2023 Tribune Online, an online publication of African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist