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Ebonyi State Allocates N2 Billion for Scholarships and Infrastructure Development
The Ebonyi State government has authorized the disbursement of N2 billion to facilitate scholarship payments for 597 successful candidates selected for government-sponsored university scholarships. This decision was reached during a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Francis Nwifuru and announced by Commissioner Jude Okpor of Information and Orientation.
The approved funds will cover tuition fees, research grants, and living expenses for the scholarship beneficiaries. It was further resolved that research funds would be disbursed directly to universities alongside tuition fees to prevent mismanagement by recipients. Additionally, civil servants qualifying for the scholarship program will be granted study leave with pay, along with other entitlements.
In enhancing government operations, the council mandated that information and public relations officers take full responsibility for publicizing government achievements and activities. They are tasked with ensuring that the state’s accomplishments receive widespread visibility and timely publicity.
Furthermore, responding to recent fire incidents, the council sanctioned the procurement of two new fire trucks to bolster the firefighting capacity of the Ebonyi Fire Service. Additionally, funds were allocated for the construction of a one-kilometer road leading to the Ebonyi Waste Pulverisation Plant in Enyim, Unwuoghara, aimed at improving waste management infrastructure.
The council also underscored its commitment to revamping healthcare facilities across general hospitals in the state by approving renovations for doctors’ quarters. These measures are part of the state government’s broader efforts to enhance education, public service, firefighting capabilities, waste management, and healthcare services across Ebonyi State.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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