Enugu ANPP: A party at war with self
June 13
APPARENTLY due to the strategic socio-political position of Enugu State in the nation’s political history, attention is always drawn to the state as policymakers use it as a barometer to measure the mindset of the people of the South-East geopolitical zone, be it socio-economically or politically.

We’ve rid Enugu of armed political thugs – CP, Azeez
April 30, 2008
Before the coming of Commissioner of Police, Mr Bashiru Azeez, to the Enugu State Police Command in July last year, the city was hot crime-wise. Even though the general elections were over, their heat was still too much on the city as arms were still in hands of .....

Are you the one who is to come...? The service of Sullivan Chime at a glance
February 1, 2007
When John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask the Great Master, Jesus Christ the above question, many of those who heard it either directly from the mouth of John's disciples or read it in the Holy Book would have wondered whether John the Baptist was blind to the good deeds of Jesus...

Chime: A reformer’s restraints versus the people’s battle cry
January 31, 2008
At a time like this, the inner characters of leaders are hardly compromised or concealed. Once provoked by the enemy camp, some leaders readily bare their fangs for a pound of flesh. But visionary leaders do not act hastily no matter .....

Sullivan Chime's Verdict, Much Ado About Nothing
January 25, 2008
So many enemies of progress have been celebrating the verdict of Election Petition Tribunal at Enugu on Friday 18th of January on the governorship race as a vindication and recognition of the anomalies of .....

How the LG caretaker committees put smile on faces of rural dwellers
January 3, 2008
Last August, Governor Sullivan Chime inaugurated Caretaker Committees to run affairs of the 17 local government councils in the State. While inaugurating the Committees, the Governor sounded a note of warning. He cautioned the chairmen .....

Towards Effective Use Of Enugu Council Funds
December 7, 2007
Recently, the 17 local government areas in Enugu State obtained a loan of over N1.2 billion through an Irrevocable Standing Payment Order (ISPO) from two commercial banks for procurement of ....

Enugu: Chime strikes a Chime in 100 Days 
September 10, 2007
The past few months of the Enugu State Governor, Barr Sullivan Iheanacho Chime, has been eventful. Having suffered years of despair ...

How Chime won opposition in Enugu
September10, 2007
Long before he was sworn in as Governor of Enugu State, some critics who having accurately observed that he was going to win last April’s gubernatorial elections had raised doubts as ....

Enugu: Equipping the police for optimal performance
August 3, 2007
Talking about crime fighting in Onitsha and Aba, the two major commercial nerve-centres of the South-East zone, evokes memories of the dreaded Bakassi Boys outfit that were used to combat the growing...

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Speech on the occasion of the launching of the new waste management equipment and campaign
April, 18, 2008
Today, another chapter opens in our collective efforts to chart a new beginning that will ultimately restore our dignity and pride as a people. We observe this day not a celebration of yet another triumph, ......

Speech on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 19th Enugu International Trade Fair at the Trade Fair complex.
April 11, 2008
I am particularly happy to be here with you on this memorable occasion of the commencement of the 19th Enugu International Trade Fair. I welcome all of  you, in a special way to Enugu, the Coal City State and to the first Trade Fair since ......

Speech on the occasion of the meeting of inter-religious council in Enugu
February 18, 2008
I feel honoured to be invited to address this distinguished audience on an issue that is dear to our hearts. Religion, no matter the denominations, is critical not only for the ....

Speech on the occasion of Sullivan Chime Solidarity Rally
February 1, 2008
I am profoundly overwhelmed by this demonstration of support by the people ....

Statement on the verdict of the State Election Petition Tribunal
January 18, 2008
I address you today in response to an important development that concerns the governance of our dear State. As you already know, the State Election Petition Tribunal in its judgment earlier today, voided the sacred mandate which you freely and graciously gave to me to serve you.

Speech on the occasion of the first half-year performance review retreat
January 12,2008
It is really a pleasure for me to be here today on this unique occasion of the First Half-Year Performance Review. The timing and agenda of this Executive Retreat are both apt and desirable because we need such frank assessment .....

Inauguration of newly elected local government councils
January 4, 2008
I feel happy to be here today for the inauguration of the newly elected Chairmen of our Local Governments. Happy in the sense that those of you who emerged successfully from the election are seasoned and responsible persons...

Enugu State 2008 Budget of Restoration
December 18, 2007
"I feel highly honoured and privileged to address this Honourable House on this momentous occasion of the presentation of my first full budget since assuming duty seven months ago..."

Speech on the occasion of the 1st National Council on Environment, Housing and Urban Development in Enugu
November 23, 2007
I feel extremely delighted to be invited to address you on this very important occasion of the 1st National Council on Environment, Housing and Urban Development. I am even more excited that Enugu State was selected as .....

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