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Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been appointed an ambassador of Enugu State by Governor Peter Mbah in honour of his outstanding contributions to international football and his commitment to youth empowerment through sports development.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made on Tuesday during Okoye’s courtesy visit to the governor at the Lion Building, Enugu. According to PUNCH Online, the visit centred on leveraging sports to uplift the state’s youth and drive economic growth.
“Today, I was delighted to receive Maduka Okoye, a true son of Enugu and the Super Eagles’ top goalkeeper, at the Lion Building,” Governor Mbah stated. “Beyond making us proud on the international stage, Maduka is passionate about giving back to his roots.”
Governor Mbah revealed that Okoye plans to establish a football academy and a charitable foundation in Enugu aimed at nurturing local talents and inspiring future sports stars. In support of the initiative, the state will allocate land for the academy and has invited Okoye to participate in the upcoming Enugu International Marathon, which is expected to draw elite athletes globally.
“In recognition of his accomplishments and dedication, I am proud to name him an ambassador of Enugu State. He will serve as a role model for our children, especially in our Smart Green Schools, encouraging a new generation of achievers,” the governor added.
Okoye, who featured in all 25 Serie A matches for Udinese in the 2024/25 season, helping the club secure a 12th-place finish, was visibly moved by the honour.
“It’s truly special to be welcomed home by His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah,” the 25-year-old said. “This is a memorable moment for me, as we discussed ways to promote both economic and sporting excellence in our beloved state. I’m grateful for the governor’s warm reception and for this great honour.”
Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, to a Nigerian father from Enugu and a German mother, Okoye has been capped 16 times by Nigeria. Recently recalled to the national team after a six-month absence, he featured in a friendly against Russia in Moscow.
In the 2024/25 season, Okoye maintained strong form, keeping four clean sheets, averaging 7.3 ball recoveries per game, and maintaining a 76% pass completion rate—with over 91% accuracy in his own half—despite a single goal-conceding error. His commanding presence and distribution continue to earn praise from fans and analysts alike.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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