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Hon Professor Nnamchi’s Two Years of Unwavering Dedication Speaks Loud

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As our esteemed representative, Hon. Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi marks his second anniversary in office, we reflect on his remarkable achievements that have positively impacted our constituency and the nation at large.
Proofs speak louder than promises. If you work consistently and there are evidences to show, they speak for themselves. When Hon Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi was presenting himself for election into the House of Representatives in 2023 his slogan was, “Let’s Do It Better”. That was his promise and two years down the line, the results are speaking eloquently for themselves.

In the past our constituency had been plagued by unfulfilled promises so when Professor Nnamchi assured us that he would do it better, majority of our constituents never believed him. They saw it as one of the usual unkept promises they were used to but today he has proven the Thomases wrong with his performance so far.

In just two years he has done so much especially in core legislative duty which is law making with the sponsorship of 52 Bills and 20 motions, demonstrating his commitment to shaping policies that benefit our communities and the nation in general. In youth empowerment, Professor Nnamchi has awarded tertiary scholarships to over 200 constituents, thus opening doors to new opportunities for our future leaders. He has also built several blocks of classrooms, supplied furniture to schools, and distributed uniforms to primary school pupils.He is equally striving to bridge the digital gap among the young constituents with an instituted annual information technology (ICT) trainings for secondary students which he started way back in his days in the University of Nigeria Nsukka to cater for the students in Enugu East, his Area Council but expanded it to accommodate Isi Uzo indigenes upon his election into the National Assembly. Today, the project has been boosted with his establishment of an ICT Centre in Enugu East Area Council.

Concerned about health challenges faced by the indigent constituents who could hardly afford sound medical care, Rep Nnamchi conducted six, (6) medical outreaches in 2024 providing adequate healthcare services,treated eye patients, distributed, essential drugs, and glasses to them. He has ensured that several communities in the constituency were illuminated with solar street lights to enhance safety and security.

Besides all these achievements, Professor Nnamchi in recognition of the current hardships facing his constituents as a result of the galloping influation which has put staple food items beyond the reach of the ordinary citizens across the country has mainted the culture of distributing food items and other essentials to both Muslims and Christians constituents during festivities and this he has consistently done in the last two years to further demonstrate inclusivity and community building.

Ideally, law making is the primary duty of the legislature in democracy. However, a lawmaker May from time to time through influence, contacts and Loby attract social amenities and other benefits like employments to his constituents. It is also important to emphasize that it was on account of law making that the National Assembly Journal, “The Order Paper which Carries yearly evaluation of legislators’ effectiveness adjudged Professor Nnamch the best performing legislator from the southeast region and in view of that l will conclude this piece with an attachment of the list of the Bills our super Rep has sponsored in the past two years.

BILL 1 (HB.490) Federal Medical Act(Amendment)
BILL 2 (HB.491) Federal College of Entrepreneurship & Skill AcquisitionIn Ikem, Enugu State.
BILL 3 (HB.524) Federal College of Nursing & Midwifery, Amorji-Nike (EST)
BILL 4 (HB.530) An Act to Ament Fed. Univ.Of Agric. Act CapF22, laws of the Federation of Nig. 2004 to Establish Fed. Univ. of Agric. Ako-Nike, EnuguState & for related matters
BILL 5 (HB.589) Fed. College of Science andHealth Tech. Mbu Isi-uzo L.G.A. Enugu State.
BILL 6 (HB.590) Fed. Univ. of Aviation Tech,Ako-Nike, Enugu State.
BILL 7 (HB.599) Nigeria Ports & Habours Authority.
BILL 8 (HB.763) Centre for Rainforest Agric.Ugwuogo-Nike, Enugu State.
BILL 9 (HB.790) Nat. Inland Waterways Auth.Act (Repeal & Enactment)
BILL 10 (HB.791) Nat. Anti-Doping Agency(EST)
BILL 11 (HB.792) Fed. Univ. of Forensic Sci.(EST)
BILL 12 (HB.793) Trade Dispute (Essential Services)
BILL 13 (HB.886) National Football Academy,Sunday-Sunday Field, Abakpa.
BILL 14 (HB.887) Agric. Research Council of Nig. Act Cap. A12 (Amendment) Establishment of Fed. Coll. Of Agric & Vocat. Studies, Ako-Nike, Enugu.
BILL 15 (HB.888) Critical Infrastructure Protection.
BILL 16 (HB.1067) Nig. Mining Protection and Security Corps (EST)
BILL 17 (HB.1068) Agricultural Research CouncilOf Nig. Act (Amendment)
BILL 18 (HB.1086) Gifted & Talented Children Centre. (EST)
BILL 19 (HB.1521) Constitution of Fed. Republic Of Nig. 1999 (6th Alteration) 2024
BILL 20 (HB.1606) Nigeria College of Aviation Technology Act.
BILL 21 (HB.1607) Fed. Univ. Of Transportation(EST) Act. 2022 & for Related Matters
BILL 22 (HB.1608) Nig. Def. Academy Act Cap 101LFN 2004.
BILL 23 (HB.1609)Nat. Comm. for Skill Acquisition Evaluatio., Assessment & Certification.(EST)BILL
24 (HB.1539) A Bill for an Act to EstablishThe Council of Registered TechnologistsAnd Scientists of Nig. & 4 Related Matt.
BILL 25 (HB.1684) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Universities of Technology Act, Cap. F23 LFN, 2004. Fed. Univ. Of Tech.Babura, Jigawa State.
BILL 26 (HB.1914) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act, 2022 and for Related Matter.
BILL 27(HB.1966) A bill for an Act to Provide for The Establishment of the Fed. Univ. Of Education, Ehamufu, Isiuzo LGA, Enugu State and for Related Matters
BILL 28 (HB.2031) A bill for an Act to provide For the resuscitation and developmentOf the Oseakwa Deep water Seaport inIhiala Local Government Area of Anambra State and for related matters

Bill 29 (HB.2139) A Bill for an Act to EstablIsh a dry port at Emene, Enugu StateFor the production of economic Development, trade facilitation andPort decongestion and for other Related matter.
BILL 30 (HB.2146) A Bill for an Act to estab.The metallurgical and materials Engineers and scientist reg. board Of Nig. To regulate the practice,Registration, licensure andMetallurgical and materials engrs. And scientist and for related matter
BILL 31 (HB.2149) A Bill for an Act to estab. The Bio-medical Engineers and Scientist registration board of nig. To regulate the practice registrationAnd licensure of Bio-medical engrsAnd Scientist and for related Matter

BILL 32 (HB.2214) A Bill for an Act to Estab. A federal export processing zone in Akpuoga-Nike in Enugu, south eastNig. To promote industrialization,Trade and economic development And for related Matter
BILL 33 (HB.2217) A Bill for an Act to alterThe constitution of the federal rep.Of Nig. 1999 (as amended), to Provide for the creation of additionalLocal government areas in Enugu State and for related Matter

BILL 34 (HB.2218) A Bill for estab. Of SEA Port in Ugwuta, Imo State Nigeria.
BILL 35 (HB.2219) A Bill for an Act to providEffective deterrence and Consequences for bribery in the Work places, both for giver andTaker, in view of it’s negative Impact on the economy and image Of the country and for related Matter.
BILL 36 (HB.2358) A Bill for an Act to AmendThe public Health Act, Cap P35,LawsOf the federation of Nigeria,2004 toStrengthen pandemic preparednessModernize Public Health protocols,Upgrade Health info. Sys. And Enhance inter-agency coordination And for related matters.

BILL 37 (HB.2359)A Bill for an Act to amend The tertiary education Trust FundEst. Act 2011 & for related matters
BILL 38 (HB.2400) A Bill for an Act to amend The national policy on Education Act to reflect emerging global edu. Standards including digital literacy, Online learning, skill-based curriculum and to mandate periodic curriculum review, integrate ICT standards, and strengthen regulatory oversight for a more dynamic, inclusive and competitive education system in Nigeria and for relatedmatters

39. A Bill for an Act to Amend Universal Basic Education Act 2024 to Incorporate Digital Literacy, Climate Education, Entrepreneurship, Quality Assurance and E-Learning Infrastructure Requirement and for Related Matters.

40. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Criminal Code Act Cap C38 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Modernize Outdated Provisions, Decriminalize Mental Health Related Offences, Align Morality Based Offences with Human Rights Norms and Update Definition of Cybercrime, Sexual Offences and Terrorism and for Related Matters.

41. A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Teachers’ Institute Act Cap N141 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Redefine Teacher Certification, Integrate Digital Pedagogical Training and Establish a Framework for Remote Learning and Micro Credentialing for Related Matters.

42. A Bill for an Act to further Amend Police Act Cap P19 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (As Amended by the Police Act 2020) to Introduce Enforceable Human Rights Provisions, Modernize Training Standards, Strengthen Internal Oversight and Establish Transparent Accountability Mechanism and for Related Matters.

43. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Official Secrets Act Cap 03 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Align with Freedom of Information Act 2011, Safeguard Whistleblower Disclosure Protect Press Freedom, Enhance Transparency, Accountability in Public Administration and other Related Matters.

44. A Bill for an Act to Provide Effective Deterrence and Consequences for Bribery in Workplace Both for the Giver and the Taker in View of its Negative Impacts on the Economy and Image of the Country and for Related Matters.

45. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Bankruptcy Act Cap B2 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and Enact the Business Insolvency and Restructuring Act to Provide a Modern Legal Framework for Insolvency Corporate Rescue and Creditor Protection and for Related Matters.

46. A Bill for Act to Establish the National Institute Renal Disease and Research and Treatment, Akpugo Enugu State to Provide Treatment and Conduct Research on Renal Disease and for Related Matters.

47. A Bill for an Act to Amend Immigration Act Cap11 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Provide for E-Visa Systems, Biometrics Border Management, Regulate Asylum Procedures and Enhanced Provisions for National Security and International Migration Management and for other Related Matters.

48. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Labour Act Cap L1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Provide for Inclusive Labour Protection Covering the Informal Sector, Digital Labour Platforms, Gig Workers and Remote Work Arrangements Definition and Workplace Protection Including Gender Equity and Family and other Related Matters.

49. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigerian Correctional Service Act 2019 to StrengthenNon-Custodial Sentencing, Expand Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework and Enhance Correctional Justice in line with the International Standards and Current Realities and for other Related Matters.

50. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Customs and Excise Management Act, ( Cap C45, LN 2004) to Provide for Digital Customs Processing, Modern Border Enforcement, E-Commerce Integration and Alignment with International Trades Standards and for related matters.

51 A BILL FOR AN ACT To Provide for Restitution, Compensation, and Rehabilitation of Persons and Families Affected by the Abandoned Property Edict No. 5 of 1976, to Officially Condemn the Act as a Violation of Human Rights, and to Establish a National Commission for Historical Justice and Restitution, and for Related Matters.

52 A BILL FOR AN ACT TO REPEAL ALL EXISTING LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT RESTRICT THE IMMEDIATE TREATMENT OF ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY VICTIMS WITHOUT PRIOR POLICE REPORTS OR CLEARANCE, AND TO GUARANTEE THE RIGHT TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OR DELAY, AND FOR RELATED MATTERS.

It is important to state that quite a number of these Bills are at various stages of legislative processes . Some are at first and second readings at the plenary, some have gone through public hearings and clause to clause considerations while some are before the conference committees of both Senate and House for final passage. The good news also is that a few of them have been transmitted for Presidential assent.

Indeed Rep Nnamchi’s dedication to quality representation has brought tangible recognition to our constituency. He has equally set a benchmark for those who will aspire to represent us after him. As we celebrate his achievements in the past two years, we look forward to continued progress and development in Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency through his effective drive and influence in the House of Representatives. The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi usually would say go and verify but l will prefer to ask, “if you are in doubt check it out.”

From Hon. Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi Media Team

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Police arrest Osun commissioner, Adeleke campaign council kicks

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The Osun State Police Command has arrested the state Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mayowa Adejoorin, over the shooting that occurred during an All Progressives Congress rally in Ilesa on Saturday.

The arrest, however, has triggered a reaction from the Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation of Governor Ademola Adeleke, which accused the police of bias and alleged that the commissioner was being politically targeted.

The police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said Adejoorin was arrested after tactical officers intercepted a white Lexus 350 in connection with the incident.

Ojelabi told our correspondent that the shooting occurred after a vehicle bearing registration number OSHAO4 was parked near the APC rally and persons identified as Amotekun personnel allegedly emerged from it and opened fire.

He said some APC supporters chased the fleeing personnel, adding that one of those caught allegedly pulled out a knife and attempted to stab people before escaping.

Ojelabi said the matter was reported to the police, prompting tactical teams deployed to different locations in the area to respond.

He said, “There was a rally by APC in some parts of Ilesa. The rally was on when they discovered a vehicle parked beside them bearing a particular plate number, OSHAO4, and some people identified as Amotekun Personnel came out of the car and shot sporadically, and everybody ran for safety.

“So some brave men among those that were doing the rally chased those Amotekun personnel passengers.
The one they were able to catch drew out a knife and tried to stab anyone who came close to him, and he used that technique to escape.”

According to the police spokesperson, officers later intercepted the Lexus and arrested an Amotekun operative and another occupant, who were taken to the command headquarters.

He said interrogation established that the second occupant was Adejoorin.

Ojelabi said, “The matter was reported to the police, and based on our own, we already have our tactical teams on the ground. We have over four IRT tactical teams on the ground posted to different locations.

“So the IRT that was closer to that place responded to that incident. On getting to the scene, they saw a vehicle that was approaching them, a white Lexus 350.

“On intercepting the vehicle, they saw an Amotekun personnel in the vehicle. So they apprehended the vehicle, the personnel and one other person in the vehicle. They brought them straight to the headquarters here. On interrogation, it was discovered that the other occupant is Honourable Mayowa Adejoorin.”

The police said investigation had commenced to determine Adejoorin’s level of involvement in the incident.

Reacting to the arrest, the Imole Campaign Council accused the police command of indiscriminate arrests, intimidation and alleged abduction of Accord Party leaders and supporters across Ijesaland.

The council’s spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, addressing journalists in Osogbo alleged that Adejoorin was arrested outside Ilesa while travelling to Osogbo and claimed the police were acting on the instruction of a federal lawmaker.

Olajengbesi said the commissioner had earlier received a call from the lawmaker, during which he was allegedly threatened with arrest.

He said, “The latest victim of this alarming pattern is the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Hon Mayowa Adejoorin, a prominent native of Ikiyinwa in Obokun Local Government Area of the state.

“The manner of his arrest is particularly disturbing. We consider what happened to Hon Adejoorin nothing short of a bandit-line abduction carried out under the cover of police authority.

“For some time now, we have witnessed a disturbing pattern in which prominent Accord leaders and supporters in Ijesaland are picked up by the Police on allegations that are apparently motivated by sinister political calculations, kept away from their families, communities and campaign activities, and thereby removed from circulation at a critical period of the electoral process.”

The campaign council called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to intervene and rein in the Osun State Police Command.

Questioning the basis for the arrest, Olajengbesi said, “On what basis was Hon Mayowa Adejoorin arrested? What offence has he committed?
What evidence exists against him?

“Why was his arrest carried out in such a manner? And why does the Police appear increasingly willing to deploy its powers only against Accord political leaders at this critical moment in our democratic process?

“We demand the immediate release of Hon Mayowa Adejoorin, as we believe, there is no lawful and credible basis for his abduction and detention.

“Let me also make this clear to the Police command and to the frustrated APC leaders who are sponsoring these actions: The Accord will not be intimidated. You may arrest our leaders. But you cannot arrest the will of the people.”

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INEC extends candidate submission deadline to Tuesday

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the list of candidates for the 2027 governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections from Saturday, August 8, to Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The commission announced the extension in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna.

According to INEC, the decision followed appeals by political parties for additional time to complete the submission process through the dedicated online portal.

“The submission window, which according to the revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the General Election was originally scheduled to close on Saturday, 8th August, 2026, has been extended to Tuesday, 11th August, 2026,” the commission said.

In a related development, INEC announced the suspension of PVC collection in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

The commission said voters who applied for replacement of lost, damaged or defaced Permanent Voter Cards would have until midnight on Sunday, August 9, to print downloadable copies of their cards.

The electoral body explained that the deadline was necessary to enable it compile data on downloaded PVCs and produce final statistics on the total number of cards collected ahead of the election.

INEC said PVC collection in Osun commenced at the Registration Area level from July 22 to 28, 2026, but was extended to July 31 following complaints about large crowds and difficulties experienced by voters at collection centres.

The exercise subsequently moved to the local government level and ran from August 1 to 7.

The commission also disclosed that replacement downloadable PVCs had been made available to voters in Odo-Otin and Ife Central Local Government Areas following the theft of cards during attacks on the two collection centres.

It stressed that the stolen cards could not be used to vote.

INEC reassured Osun residents of its preparedness for the August 15 governorship election.

“The commission reiterates that the stolen cards cannot be used to vote.

“INEC reassures the people of Osun State of its readiness to conduct a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election on 15th August, 2026,” the statement said.

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Why I criticised Tinubu’s tax reform openly — Nasarawa gov

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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday disclosed that he openly criticised the original Value Added Tax component of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform, warning that pushing the proposed increase through at a time of high inflation would have hurt ordinary Nigerians.

Sule made the disclosure while receiving the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National Media Tour team at the Nasarawa State Government House in Lafia, on the second leg of a nationwide inspection of federal and state infrastructure projects that had earlier taken the delegation through Benue State.

Sule said the President listened to the concerns of governors like him and ultimately revised the changes to the Tax Bill.

He stated, “I don’t praise-sing. When the president was misled about taxes, I criticised the matter openly. People misunderstood the matter, and when we visited the President, he said, ‘Sule, go and meet Zacch Adedeji and the current Minister of Finance [Taiwo Oyedele]. If you make the changes, if they agree, it’s okay.

“I said, ‘Mr President, that’s what we wanted from you.’ Governors were pushing me that I was the one to talk, and I spoke. And when we went, we made the changes.”

Sule explained the reasons behind his objection, tying it to the inflationary environment at the time the reform was first proposed.

“We made the changes because as at January 1, 2025, VAT would have been 10 per cent at the time. Inflation was about 30 per cent. Today, inflation is now getting to single-digit numbers. So now you can afford to charge more.

“I come from the business angle; I cannot allow our party to make a mistake. And luckily for us, we have a president who listens. He listened.

“We made the changes. They are positive, and it is bringing money to states; this has made the President look good,” he said.

Sule said he was willing to challenge the President publicly as consistent with a broader philosophy of honest engagement rather than blind loyalty.

“There is a way that you have to be able to find a way to commend your leaders when they do right. But it goes both ways,” he told the Presidential Communications Team, urging them to also scrutinise governors whose infrastructure did not match the resources they were receiving.

“The governors should be concerned about these trips that you are making, because it is time now to be accountable,” he added.

Sule also disclosed that the state’s monthly federal allocation surged from an average of N3.8bn to N4.5bn before the removal of fuel subsidy, to between N14bn and N16bn today.

He credited President Tinubu’s economic reforms for freeing up resources previously consumed by subsidy payments across all tiers of government.

The ex-Dangote Sugar Refinery executive explained, “In the first four years, everybody knows Nigeria was sharing anywhere between N590bn to about N620bn monthly as total FAAC allocation.”

“For Nasarawa State, what we were getting was anywhere between N3.8bn and N4.5bn for the state. With the removal of subsidy today, Nasarawa State is receiving an average of N14bn to N16bn every month,” he added, saying Tinubu “took the bullet” for state governments by freeing up resources previously consumed by subsidy payments.

Sule further stated, “Today, I can tell you we have spent about N90bn on infrastructure without borrowing one naira from the bank, and most of it has already been paid off.

He listed state projects executed, including a combined overhead and underground flyover built for N16.7bn, the dualisation of Akwanga Township at N7.1bn, an Akwanga underpass at N6.6bn, the dualisation of Shendam Road at N5.6bn, a stormwater channel at Amba Bridge at N3.3bn, and the Keffi flyover built for N11.4bn.

On lithium, Sule said Nasarawa now hosts what he described as Africa’s largest lithium mining and processing facility.

He attributed this to a federal policy requiring miners to process minerals locally rather than export them raw.

“You cannot take away the credit from this administration,” he said, highlighting the state’s vocational skills centres which offer training in 12 trades and a post-retirement skills programme, alongside new tertiary healthcare facilities established across all three senatorial zones of the state, including a specialist hospital under construction in Akwanga.

Responding, Onanuga said the tour was designed to independently verify claims of development rather than rely solely on official reports.

“We want to verify federal projects, verify state projects, so that people can know that the reports are not just a waste of time, but were done in good faith to really develop our country,” he said.