Senator Kenneth Eze Tasks River Basin MDs on Water Supply, Sanitation
From Ugo Ewa
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Water Resources and Sanitation, Distinguished Senator Engr. Kenneth Emeka Eze has urged newly appointed Managing Directors of the River Basin Development Authorities to prioritise addressing Nigeria’s pressing water needs. This call aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Senator Eze made the statement during a courtesy visit by the newly inaugurated Managing Directors to his office at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. He emphasised the critical importance of ensuring universal access to clean and safe drinking water, reiterating the Senate’s resolve to secure increased budgetary allocations to the River Basin Development Authorities.
“The 10th Senate will not entertain excuses from any underperforming federal agency,” Senator Eze warned, stressing the need for accountability, transparency, and performance from the agencies.
He reassured the Managing Directors of the National Assembly’s full support and willingness to collaborate as they take on the responsibility of managing the country’s water resources.
Speaking on behalf of the group, the Chairman of the Forum of Managing Directors thanked Senator Eze for his unwavering support and visionary leadership, noting that his efforts have contributed to significant improvements in their agencies' budget allocations.
The Managing Directors expressed their gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirmed their commitment to fulfilling their mandate. They pledged to foster a strong working relationship with the Senate to deliver on the government’s goals for water resource management and sanitation.
As Nigeria continues to battle challenges in water supply and sanitation, this meeting represents a renewed commitment to improve water service delivery and address the infrastructural gaps across the zone.
Odii Mourns Departed PDP Chairman, Nwazunku
By Ugonma Ewa
Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, the 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Professor Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku, a former Caretaker Chairman of the PDP in the state.
In a statement released on Friday, Odii described the news of Nwazunku's death as devastating, remembering him as a man who embodied truth, honour, and integrity.
“I am heartbroken by the sad news of the death of Prof. Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku, the former Caretaker Chairman of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and my dear ally,” Odii stated.
He praised Nwazunku as a patriot and principled leader whose word was his bond. “Chief Nwazunku was a confident man who believed in honour and the sanctity of truth. In the brief years our paths crossed in the PDP, he stood firmly on the path of justice, fair play, and progress for our beloved Ebonyi State.”
Odii emphasised that Nwazunku's death has created an irreplaceable void not only in the PDP but also at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where he served as a lecturer, mentoring young Nigerians in environmental preservation and responsible leadership.
He further recalled Nwazunku’s resilience in the face of adversity: “Despite the unwarranted humiliation by anti-democratic forces, he remained steadfast in his defence of truth and justice.”
On behalf of the PDP family in Ebonyi State, Odii extended heartfelt condolences to the Nwazunku family of Ntezi-Aba, Izzi, in the Nkaleke-Echara Unuhu Autonomous Community of Ebonyi Local Government Area.
“We assure the family that we will stand by them during this grief,” he concluded.
