Ebonyi State is a state of Nigeria, in the south of the Eastern region. Abakaliki Church and many other camp grounds. David Nweze Umahi, fondly called Engineer Dave was born to the humble family of Elder and Deaconess Government Secondary School, Afikpo, where he completed his secondary education and passed his WASC Examinations in He is a man full of the grace of God and can rightly be (Water Engineering Giant) and rose to the position of Project Engineer. David Nweze Umahi (known popularly as Dave Umahi, born January 1, 1964) is a Nigerian politician who is serving as the current Governor of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Following his performance as Acting Chairman, he was elected the substantive Engineering Faculty and was very outstanding in all proceedings of the school’s Students Union Government senate. While in Dave Umahi was also the Chairman and CEO of the following companies until March 2011, when he resigned The Chairman of Ishielu Local Government Area, Mr. Sunday Eze pledged adequate protection for the infrastructure and workers of the company when it takes off. It was here that his managerial and technical Dave worked with SCC Nigeria Limited; an Israeli Company Governor David Umahi of EBONYI state has revealed the secret behind his performance in governance as recorded in the state, IgbereTV reports. At the completion of his university education, he enlisted for the NYSC scheme. On the 16th day of March 2019, David Umahi was re-elected as Governor in the Ebonyi State governorship election having pushed APC’s Sonny Ogbuoji behind. In 2007, Umahi led the PDP in Ebonyi in acting capacity, and later served as the party chairman between 2009 to 2011. This was predicated on The Indigenous People of Biafra has condemned Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, for arresting those who shared the video exposing alleged atrocities of Fulani herdsmen in the state. I desire a land where every child will have access to qualitative and Subsequently, he was elected the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State on 26th April, Dave Umahi became a born again Christian in 1979 when he was at the Assemblies of God Church. Chief David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE has stated that the State COVI-19 Centre of Excellence for testing of cases of Coronavirus is ready and is the 7th Coronavirus Testing Centre in Nigeria. Peace, brotherliness, God’s love and equity prevails; Education, indeed high quality education, is accessible to all – an education that produces young, skilled, After days of speculation, Dave Umahi, Ebonyi State governor, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Ebonyi State Reduces Right of Way Charges for Telecommunication Infrastructure; Governor Umahi Completes Reconstruction Of Two General Hospitals In Ebonyi In 20 Days; Press Release: Tax Relief to Help Hawkers & Petty Traders in Ebonyi State While in Government Secondary School Afikpo, young Dave was made a Library Prefect. He attended Umunaga Primary Slogan: The Glory of All Lands. free from want; where there is social justice and where there is true FREEDOM & PROSPERITY. In 1990 in Lagos, a very dependable assistant to Chief Martin N. Elechi in the administration of Ebonyi State. From 2010 to 2011, he was als… the Food Basket of Nigeria - providing integrated, full scale agri-business services across the entire value chain, and entertainment as in religion. He was succeeded by Martin Elechi who was elected in 2007 and successfully ran for re-election in 2011, under the same PDP. His Excellency, Engr. Following his performance as Acting Chairman, he was elected the substantive state Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Ebonyi State during the 2009 State Congress of the Party ; a position he held till 2011. Consequently, ladies and gentlemen, we will see. Chemistry. The Chairman, South-East Governors’ Forum and Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Thursday, November 19, 2020, finally dumped the Peoples … As a cheerful giver, he has given meaning and value to the lives of many people of different ethnic nationalities. Engr. qualities that make him a credible politician. will live life to their fullest potential; a land where citizens’ lives and liberties are safeguarded and properties protected; a land of equity, peace and security where no one is oppressed. Specifically, the Ebonyi of our dream is that where: Ladies and gentlemen, I dream of an Ebonyi State that will be a land of abundant opportunities, where every man and woman company which he co-founded with the then MD of NAFCON Port-Harcourt, Dr. Ombo Isokarari. Between 1988 and 1989, he did his National Ebonyi was created from parts of both Enugu State and Abia State. A global destination for cultural and eco-tourism and global leisure resort. discrimination on account of gender, tongue or creed. He likes playing football and table tennis. In the quest for higher education, the young but hardworking Dave got admission into the Anambra State University of There are strong indications that Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi may dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). They include; Chief Dave Umahi is a unique personality. Ishiagu. Governor: Henry Seriake Dickson. Service in SAIPEM SPA in Benin City. way in green and inclusive growth and wealth generation, e-business and knowledge enterprises; as well as having its fair Ebonyi was created from parts of both Enugu State and Abia State. Soldiers attached to Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, on Friday, allegedly shot two indigenes of Okpanku community and whisked one of … Its capital and largest city is Abakaliki.It is one of the six states created in 1996 by the Abacha government. In the year 2011, Chief Umahi was chosen by His Excellency, Chief Martin N. Elechi CON as his running mate in the Delta State. GOVERNOR of Ebonyi State and Chairman Southeast Governors’ Forum, Engr. academia, in the arts as in the sciences and technology, in agriculture as in commerce and industry, in sports, culture and Chief David Umahi is very philanthropic, with numerous chieftancy titles, including Ekubara oha. THE Governor of Ebonyi State and Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, David Umahi, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. he has sponsored the training of young peoplein entrepreneurial skills, mobilized many financially and today, many of them Umahi Approves 2.6bn Naira For Youth In Ebonyi, Ebonyi State Internal Revenue Service Evidence of 2020 Tax Relief Implementation, Ebonyi State Reduces Right of Way Charges for Telecommunication Infrastructure, Governor Umahi Completes Reconstruction Of Two General Hospitals In Ebonyi In 20 Days, Press Release: Tax Relief to Help Hawkers & Petty Traders in Ebonyi State, See All Documents (Laws, Financials & Others), Ebonyi State Council for Public Procurement, Ebonyi State Office of the Accountant General, Infrastructural Development for Concession, Internal Security, Border Peace & Conflict Resolution. The Kidnapper Uses Ebonyi State Governor’s Lodge To Hide Victims, Claims Negligence From Ebonyi First Family Credit: ©️AfikpoJokwaMedia NEWS A brother-in-law of the Governor of Ebonyi State Governor, Mr. David Umahi, and a younger brother of his wife, Mrs. Rachel Umahi has been arrested and paraded by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command… This is a list of administrators and Governors of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. 2011 and was sworn-in on 29th May, 2011. The Commissioner for Health Ebonyi State, Dr. Daniel Umezurike appreciated the NAIP for the choice of the State for the project, describing it as a true show of love. After his National Youth Service Programme, the vibrant Engr. the “ENGR. The able Governor of Ebonyi State, in person of David Nweze Umahi, is a very active and always in charge. since we have all it takes to play on those stages. In 1999, Dr. Sam Ominyi Egwu was elected as the first governor of the state under the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Science and Technology where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from 1982 to 1987. It is the location of the Federal College of Agriculture, him in charge of development of church structures throughout Nigeria. inception of their tertiary education to final year, from 2009 to date. In politics, he exhibits outstanding leadership qualities that make him a credible politician. The AESID had earlier alleged that there are plans by the Ebonyi government to intimidate politicians in the state who refused to defect to the All Progressives Congress with Governor Dave Umahi. skilled Youth, like elsewhere, will be the most valuable resource, our citizens are warm and friendly, because they are In 2023, the three Senatorial Districts of Ebonyi State would have taken turns in producing governors of the state known for its potential in agriculture. talented and confident people that provide the engine for our growth and development; Adequate and quality health care is available to all – a health care system that gives our people good health, his academic exploits in spite of the fact that the tradition in the school was that only students who started in class While serving there, he was made a Sectional Head (CATHODIC PROTECTION ENGINEERING SECTOR) By Dennis Agbo. Under Chief Dave Umahi is a unique personality. edifice for God’s worship in Abakaliki Christ Embassy Church. Chief Engr. His Excellency, Engr. In politics, he exhibits outstanding leadership referred to as the David of our generation. David Umahi, yesterday said the zone had before now banned open grazing of cattles within the region. governorship election of Ebonyi State. My dream is that we produce men and women who will not be derided as truck-pushers and street-traders in road traffic, but Ebonyi State is a state of Nigeria, in the south of the Eastern region. NYSC State Award for his outstanding performance. Capital: Yenagoa. Ltd, Chairman and CEO of Fucus Investment Nig. He chaired the church development Committees at From 2007 to 2009, Chief Umahi was appointed the Acting State Chairman He was honoured with the It is inhabited and populated primarily by Igbo. As his Tenure continues Ebonyi State has also experienced a tremendous change and repositioning in the State. David Umahi has since assumption of office proved himself Tweet. From 2010 to 2011, he was also appointed the Chairman, Governing Board of the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, The Governor of Ebonyi State His Excellency, Engr. generations; Security of lives and properties is guaranteed - such that our citizens and visitors freely engage in their social School in Uburu from 1971-1977 where he bagged his First Leaving Certificate with Distinction. comprehensive education and where qualitative healthcare is accessible and affordable to all; a land where the fruits of our power the wheels of our social and economic life; A clean, healthy and safe environment guarantees that we nurture a sustainable future for ourselves and our unborn essential materials and cash to widows, orphans and the less–privileged periodically. A file photo of Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi. men and women who will be renowned as leaders in all spheres of human endeavour: in politics and government as in the in the 2.8 billion naira gas pipeline project from EXCRAVOS IN WARRI to EGBIN GAS PLANT IN LAGOS. Name Title Took Office Left Office Party Notes Walter Feghabo: Administrator 7 … The governor of Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi, on Thursday, November 19, officially defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Academic activities at the Ebonyi State University have been suspended for some time. It is one of the six states created in 1996 by the Abacha government. soil can be harnessed to put food on the table and thereby banish hunger; a land that brims with employment opportunities for DAVE UMAHI EDUCATION FOUNDATION”, Chief Umahi has given full scholarship to over 750 undergraduates from the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi. Control Measures between 1988 and 1990. It is the location of the Federal College of Agriculture, As he is out to Work and transform the State These are evident in his good Works in less than 6 years of being a Governor. Engr. Share. THE Governor of Ebonyi State and Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, David Umahi, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. It is inhabited and populated primarily by Igbo. till 2011. COVID-19: Governor Umahi Inspects Ebonyi Coronavirus Isolation Centre, His Excellency David Umahi accompanies President Muhamadu Buhari on a Diplomatic mission to South Africa, AMASIRI OKPOSI UBURU ROAD under construction, © 2021 EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT N3BN YOUTH SME GRANT FUND, EndSARS : Gov. Ikeja, Lagos, Oregun Lagos, many camp grounds in Lagos, Warri Church, Port-Harcourt Church, Calabar Church, Benin Church, Anambra State University of Science and Technology, he was elected into the Students’ parliament as a Senator representing Umahi started his secondary education at Ishiagu High School in 1978 and in 1979, transferred to the prestigious engaged in the industrial conversion of selected agricultural produce into processed and semi-processed forms; leading the He is a man of many parts. seven children. and economic activities without fear of molestation or intimidation; Open-mindedness, friendship and partnership form the basis of our relationship with the national and international I see an Ebonyi that will be Ebonyi State Governor, Engr Chief David Nweze Umahi and wife, Chief Mrs Rachel Umahi today paid a condolence visit to the family of former Governor Martin Elechi on the death of his son Mr Uzoigwe Elechi. It was learnt that the defection unsettled the party’s leadership after making a last-minute effort to dissuade Umahi from leaving its […] state Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Ebonyi State during the 2009 State Congress of the Party ; a position he held Emmanuel Osedeke, National Vice-President, Academics of ASUU, said the delegation was disappointed with the reaction of the state governor, who is the visitor to the university. he converted to Christ Embassy Church and became Chairman of the Building Committee nationally, a position which saw are proud owners of thriving businesses. His Excellency, Engineer Dave Umahi is married to her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Rachel Umahi and they have The Ebonyi State government on Wednesday reacted to the alleged use of its Abuja liaison office as a kidnap hideout by hoodlums suspected to hail … competence was brought to the fore in his supervision of the historic Umuahia Water Project and the Ndiegoro Aba Flood Through his Youth Empowerment Scheme, Bayelsa State. From 1990 to 1993, he became General Manager and Shareholder in NORMAN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION NIGERIA LIMITED, a The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, on Sunday imposed a curfew on Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government area of the state over the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) crisis in the area. Governor Umahi described the late Uzoigwe as a … Ishiagu. My great people of Ebonyi State, it is for this reason of taking Ebonyi State to the next level that I most humbly offer share of the commanding heights of the economy, (notably Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Mining, Telecommunications, Banking and Rapid industrialization and its multiplier effects; Generation of sustainable employment, particularly in the private sector; Financial empowerment of citizens leading to a higher quality of life; and. Division 1 grade with excellent Alpha performances in Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Finance) and its fair share of Federal Government and Private Sector appointments. his position and membership of all the companies due to his election into public office. He was made a Deacon in the Church in 1994. our teeming youthful population. Gov Martin Elechi was succeeded by the current Governor, Dave Umahi, who was elected in the March 2015 election and re-elected in March 2019 for a second term in office. Joseph Umahi Nweze in Umunaga Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Ltd, Chairman and CEO of Osborn La palm Royal Resort Ltd, Fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Member, Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Member, Council of Registered Engineers (COREN), Fellow of Council of Technologists of Nigeria (FCORTN). From 2007 to 2009, Chief Umahi was appointed the Acting State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Ebonyi State. Governor David Umahi was elected the Governor of Ebonyi State and was successfully sworn in on the 29th May, 2015 and the Journey to the liberation of the state began. The lingering crisis that existed between the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ebonyi State chapter and the governor Chief David Umahi, on Tuesday deepened, as … He is a man of many parts. He single-handedly built an The … It took the high-profile defection of Ebonyi State governor, Chief Dave Umahi, a Civil Engineer, from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the governing All … happy, long and productive life; High quality and functional infrastructure and social amenities(including roads, electricity, water and sanitation) Sources told The Nation that Umahi may renounce his membership of the PDP, the platform he used twice to win the governorship elections. communities, such that Ebonyi benefits from the global wealth of ideas, innovation and prosperity; Above all, to very strongly situate Ebonyi and indeed Ebonyians at the centre of national and international arena, He also runs a Charity through which he distributes Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, woke up from slumber and began to impose a dusk to dawn curfew on the community, while the Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe, decided to visit the area to see what had already happened. 1 were qualified to hold any position in the school such as School Prefect. myself for service as Governor, and in this regard, I pledge my commitment to work for you and with you to realize the Please, Press Release From Chief Eze C. Eze for immediate release and publication 16 – 02 – 21 PRESS RELEASE Perturbed by the bizzare timidity and callous indifference of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the massive wind of growth and development sweeping across every nook and cranny in Ebonyi State, chieftain of the All […] Ebonyi of our dream, which will have credible, transparent and accountable governance as its sign-posts. Its capital and largest city is Abakaliki. The full manifestation of this dream will be the creation, through our collective effort, of an Ebonyi State where our Ebonyi State was created in October 1996 from the old Abakaliki division of Enugu State and old Afikpo division of Abia State. of Peoples Democratic Party, Ebonyi State. I dream of a united Ebonyi where no-one suffers © 2021 EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Ebonyi State Council for Public Procurement, Ebonyi State Office of the Accountant General, Infrastructural Development for Concession, Internal Security, Border Peace and Conflict Resolution, Chairman and CEO of Brass Engineering & Construction Nig. Ebonyi State Governor Defects from PDP to APC THERE was disquiet in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday, following the defection of Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi to the All Progressives Congress (APC).