Governor Francis Nwifuru's government has approved the training of 100 Ebonyi youths on electrical maintenance and installation.
Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Engr Jude Okpor, made this known while briefing newsmen on the outcome of yesterday's Executive Council, EXCO meeting at Abakaliki.
According to him, the state government approved the training following the request from the Ministry of Skill Development and Job Creation in collaboration with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
He said: "EXCO approved the request from the Ministry of Skill Development and Job Creation for the training of 100 Ebonyi youths on electrical maintenance and installations in collaboration with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). This is in furtherance of the human capital development policies of the state government to be implemented under the supervision of the Deputy Governor", the Commissioner said.
He disclosed that Governor Nwifuru has also lifted the suspension on some Permanent Secretaries, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants.
The Permanent Secretaries, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants whose names could not be ascertained were suspended for gross misconduct but the governor lifted their suspensions after consideration of concerns related thereto.
"His Excellency and chairman of the council, in the exercise of his prerogative, graciously lifted the suspension on the two Senior Special Assistants, three Special Assistants, one Personal Assistant and two Permanent Secretaries",' he stated.
Okpor said the council approved the procurement of an additional twenty (20) buses to the fleet of EBOTRANS company.
"The council also approved the direct procurement of a modern towing van with multipurpose potentials for the services of the Ministry of Transport and Special Project, especially in the evacuation of abandoned vehicles for unhindered traffic flow, forestalling road carnage and ensuring safety of lives and properties in the state.
"In furtherance of his effort to empower more Ebonyians, especially in the Agricultural sector to ensure that they become self-reliant with a major boost in food production and security in the state, the council approved the enrolment of 200 nominees, with at least one from each political ward to embark on Agro training of the prospective beneficiaries at the Called Servant to Serve (CSS) Farms, Nasarawa State.
"In keeping with the People’s Charter of Needs policy of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, FNIOB, FCAI, GGCEHF, particularly in the area of youths and sports development, and to have Ebonyi State participate in the 2024/25 Nigerian National Football League (NNFL), EXCO approved the purchase of a football.
He noted that because of the number of lives lost daily at the Eke-Imoha market in the state, especially on Eke market days, the council approved the construction of a pedestrian bridge to forestall further loss of lives in the area.
On infrastructure, he said, "Given the high premium the present administration placed in the provision of basic infrastructures across the state, the council approved the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) for the following projects and further directed the State Council for Public Procurement to advertise and award.
"Construction of a three-span bridge (45 meters) with two box culverts at Ike River, Amaeke in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area.
"Construction of Amaeke-Ike River Road (4km), Ishiagu in Ivo LGA of Ebonyi State.
"Construction of the 4.0km Ekwetekwe/Ogbuinyagu - Umuezkoka Road.
"Construction of the three-span bridge (45 metres) across Akadoro River, Alubeleke, Umuezeoka, Ezza North LGA.
"All these are geared towards opening the road networks in our rural areas for easy transportation of farm produce."
