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“Gov Mbah’s making waves, contractors feel safe in Enugu,” – Joint NASS Committee on Works
… Says Enugu State going higher, looking better under Mbah
… As Mbah urges FG to speed up work on Enugu-Onitsha Road, Enugu-Makurdi Road, others
The Joint National Assembly (NASS) Committee on Works, which comprises the Senate and House of Representatives, has commended the transformations witnessed in Enugu State under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah, saying the governor’s approval rating was high both nationally and locally.
This was even as Governor Mbah made a case for more accommodation of Enugu State in the 2026 budget and greater speed in the ongoing federal road projects connecting the state.
The team lead and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Works, was Honourable Akin Alabi, conveyed the commendations during a working visit to Governor Mbah at Government House, Enugu, on the sidelines of its oversight tour of federal government road projects in Enugu State at the weekend.
He said: “While checking out these projects, these contractors kept saying, without asking or prompting them, the Governor has been very helpful.
“Security-wise, they feel very safe, they feel very much at home, and they said you have approved their right of passage. We know that if a governor wants to frustrate a project of the federal government in his state, he is going to frustrate it.
“But as a governor that cares for his people, you are not frustrating these projects, you are making them go on smoothly, and everywhere this Committee goes, we will continue to sing praise. We will sing your praise to the floor of the House of Representatives, the floor of the Senate; everywhere we get the opportunity.”
“We also did a little sampling at the hotel where we stayed and at other places. I am happy to tell you that your approval rating is high. It is not just success, it is more. I hope you continue to have the interest of the people of Enugu State at heart.
“Enugu State is going higher and looking better and better. And for the two years you have been the governor, Enugu has moved ahead and has moved forward. I hope you continue to work progressively on the progressive side of things.”
He vowed the Committee’s commitment to ensuring that federal road contractors delivered value for money.
Speaking, Mbah, while calling for speed, also pressed for special attention to Enugu State, given its place in Nigeria’s colonial and post-colonial history. He said his administration was committed to road development and making life easier for federal contractors through necessary intervention, given the place of roads in growing the state from a $4.4bn to $30bn economy in the next six years.
“For us, we understand the value of roads. We cannot talk about growing our economy exponentially without providing road infrastructure because it is the roads that connect the market, the people, industry and provide people the means to live in comfort and dignity.
“We take road infrastructure very seriously here and we cannot do that in isolation. That is why this committee is of utmost importance because we need to work in sync with the federal government.
“On our part, we are doing our roads without exception. We think it is a modest thing for people to drive on a paved road. Our target is to ensure that all our roads are paved.
“Without sounding ungrateful, we want to commend the federal government because they are doing some roads in our state, but we just want to ask that you get the contractors to increase their pace of work.
“There are also other interventions they have done. The only problem again is if we can get the Makurdi to Enugu Expressway. The one they are doing is slow and we hope they can fast-track that Onitsha-Enugu Express Road too. There are a couple of interventions, but I think it’s just the pace and we will be relying on you to do the right thing.
“We are always willing and ready to help where there has been obstruction in the rights of way and compensation and talk to whoever is affected so that the contractors will not have any excuse for work to slow down,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, also present were the Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, and Member representing Igbo-Eze Noth/Udenu Federal Constituency, Hon Dennis Agbo.
By IHECHINYERE CHIGEMERI-UWOM
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of a U.S.-based Nigerian physician, Dr Uzoma Nwaubani, who was in the state for a medical mission.
Otti, in a condolence message signed by him and issued on Friday in Umuahia, said that he received the news of her passing with shock, describing her as a dedicated and compassionate medical practitioner.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State Government in collaboration with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) organised a five-day free medical outreach that held from April 13 to April 17.
The governor noted that the late Nwaubani was a member of the association and had returned to Nigeria with her husband and daughter, a final-year medical student in the United States, to provide free medical services to residents of Abia.
He said that while participating in the ongoing medical outreach, she developed a medical emergency and was immediately taken to a hospital.
According to him, a team of ANPA and local medical experts worked together to provide urgent critical care in a bid to save her life.
“Despite the gallant efforts of the highly skilled medical team to resuscitate her, she could not make it,” Otti said.
The governor extended his condolences to the family of the deceased, her loved ones, and members of ANPA, adding that the state government was already in communication with her family and the leadership of the association.
He promised that the government would provide the necessary support to the bereaved family and ANPA during the period of mourning.
Otti also commended the family of the late doctor and ANPA for allowing the medical mission to continue in spite of the loss.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising the health and well-being of residents and visitors to the state.
The governor prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and for strength for her family to bear the loss. (NAN)
Gunmen on Thursday night ambushed and beheaded a 30-year-old man, Elisha Abbas Saku, at Riwhie-Chwo in Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred around 10 pm when the gunmen stormed the community, throwing residents into panic and confusion.
A statement issued on Friday by the Irigwe Youth Movement described the killing as a brutal ambush.
The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Yonkpa, who signed the statement, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul while calling for divine comfort for the entire Irigwe Nation.
“Yesterday night, 16th April 2026, gunmen ambushed and beheaded Mr. Elisha Abbas Saku, 30 years old, at Riwhie-Chwo, Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa LGA, Plateau State,” the report stated. “May his soul rest in peace, and may God comfort the entire Irigwe Nation.”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who participated in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), held on Thursday.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Friday.
According to the Board, candidates can now access their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to either 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number registered during the examination process.
At this stage, only result viewing is available, as printing of result slips has not yet been enabled.
JAMB emphasised that the UTME exercise is still ongoing, adding that additional batches of results will be released progressively as marking and processing continue.
The Board also issued a stern warning against any attempts to manipulate or falsify results.
It cautioned candidates against altering SMS messages received from its official platforms to misrepresent their scores to others, including parents and guardians.
JAMB Releases Results of 632,788 Candidates from Day One of the 2026 UTME
The results of candidates who sat the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 April 2026, have been released and are now available for viewing.
To check their results, candidates should send UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019…
— Fabian Benjamin (@FabianB58246501) April 17, 2026
Describing such actions as a serious criminal offence, JAMB disclosed that it has already taken action against offenders. “Two candidates and one parent are currently in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means,” the statement revealed.
The Board reiterated that anyone found guilty of such misconduct would face the full weight of the law.
JAMB urged candidates to adhere strictly to official channels and maintain integrity throughout the examination process, as it continues efforts to ensure a credible and transparent admissions system in Nigeria.
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