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Enugu  State Govt Constitutes Committee For National Cultural Festival

Enugu To Host Nat'l Festival Of Arts And Culture Nov 22 - New TelegraphLarryBravo Nwaiwu
The Enugu State Government has formally constituted a Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the hosting of the 2025 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST), scheduled to take place in Enugu from November 22 to 29, 2025.
The governor, who inaugurated the committee on Monday, charged its members to ensure the delivery of a world-class, top-notch, and memorable cultural festival that would highlight the state’s rich cultural heritage, artistic excellence, and unique tourism attractions.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the governor emphasized the need for meticulous planning, proper coordination, and speedy delivery of all preparatory activities.
He urged the committee to ensure that Enugu presents a befitting image worthy of its reputation as a peaceful, vibrant, and culturally rich state.
According to the terms of reference he read out, the committee is mandated to plan, organize, and implement all activities leading to and during the hosting of NAFEST 2025 in line with the theme and objectives of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC).
The LOC, he stressed, is expected to coordinate all sub-committees and stakeholders involved in the festival, handle logistics, publicity, hospitality, and security, as well as showcase Enugu’s cultural and tourism assets to both national and international audiences.
He added that it would also liaise with NCAC and other national bodies to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient delivery.
Other key responsibilities of the LOC include developing a comprehensive work plan and timeline for the event, overseeing venue preparation, accommodation, transportation, and welfare arrangements, as well as managing sponsorships, media relations, and branding.
The committee is also expected to ensure the safety and security of participants and visitors throughout the festival period.
The LOC, which will function under the supervision of the Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Ugochi Madueke, is composed of representatives from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Information, the NCAC Enugu Office, the Enugu State Tourism Board, the Enugu State Council for Arts and Culture, the Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS), other relevant government agencies, private sector representatives, and cultural stakeholders.
Responding on behalf of the committee, Barr. Madueke expressed gratitude to the governor for the confidence reposed in the members, assuring that the committee would deliver excellent results and create an unforgettable experience for all participants and visitors.
Madueke noted that the 2025 NAFEST in Enugu would not only strengthen national unity through culture but also project Enugu as a leading destination for arts, culture, and tourism in Nigeria.
Members of the committee include the Commissioner for Culture,Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Ugochi Madueke; Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Malachy Agbo; Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu; Chairman, Enugu State Post Primary School Management Board, Rev. Fr. Chinedu Mgbodile; SSA to the Governor on Media, Hon. Dan Nwomeh; SSA to the Governor on External Relations, Hon. Uche Anichukwu; General Manager, Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertising Agency, Hon. Francis Aninwike; Director of Culture and Cultural Dialogue, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Dr. Ozo Ferdinand Anikwe; SA to the Governor on Research and Publication, Barr. Joshua Ejeh; and former Executive Secretary, Enugu State Council for Arts and Culture/Cultural Ambassador, National Institute for Cultural Orientation, Chief Izueke Eddie Okolo.
Others are SSA to the Governor on Revenue, Hon. Adenike Okebu; SSA to the Governor on   Legal Matters, Hon. Juliet Okonkwo; SA to the Governor on Revenue Mobilization, Hon. Sandra George; representative of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Dr. Pamela Agu; representative of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Dr. Chioma Emeafor; Vice President, Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, South East Chapter, Mr. Wilson Uche Ugwu; Curator, National Museum of Unity, Enugu, Aloysius Duru; Curator, National Gallery of Arts, Enugu, Patricia Nkwocha; Chief Heritage Officer, National Museum of Unity, Enugu, Dr. Ijeoma Onyejekwe; Executive Director, Centre for Memories, Iheanyi Igboko; HOD Creative Arts, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Charles Eze; and HOD Performing Arts, Enugu State Council for Arts and Culture, Florence Igboneku, among others.
The Executive Secretary, Enugu State Council for Arts and Culture, Hon. Laurence Ani will serve as the Secretary of the committee.
IGP Lauds CP Orutugo’s Leadership in Anambra 

By Nnedinma Michael
The Anambra State Police Command played host to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday, November 3, 2025.
The IGP was in the state to witness the signing of  Peace Accord among flag bearers of the political parties participating in the forthcoming governorship election.
Upon arrival, the IGP, who was ably represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, DIG Benjamin Okolo, and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Operations Department, DIG Yakubu Kwazhi, was warmly received by the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu.
A delegation of senior officers, led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13, Ukpo-Dunukofia, AIG Abayomi Oladipo Peter, also welcomed the visiting team.
In his address to officers and men of the command, the IGP commended CP Orutugu’s leadership and proactive security strategies, praising the command’s robust inter-agency collaboration and continuous engagement with stakeholders across the state.
The IGP urged officers to remain disciplined, vigilant, and apolitical, reaffirming the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring a peaceful, credible, and secure electoral process.
During the visit, DIG Benjamin Okolo, in the company of AIG Abayomi Oladipo Peter, decorated Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Emmanuel Ogbuanya, who was recently elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.
The promotion was in recognition of DCP Ogbuanya’s outstanding service record, dedication, and professionalism.
The IGP congratulated the newly promoted officer, charging him to see his elevation as a call to greater responsibility and to uphold the core values of integrity, dedication, and excellence.
AIG Abayomi Oladipo Peter and CP Ikioye Orutugu noted that the IGP’s visit would boost the morale of officers and men of the command, enhancing their motivation for improved security service delivery during and after the elections.
DCP Emmanuel Ogbuanya expressed deep appreciation to the IGP for the honour and privilege of his promotion, pledging renewed commitment to the vision and mission of the force.
From Market Stall To Millionaire: How Fidelity Bank GAIM 6 Transformed My Life – Fufu Seller.

Question: Let’s start this interview with a general introduction of yourself. Tell us about yourself as a customer of Fidelity Bank?

 

Response: My name is Mrs. Francesca Ogbonnaya and I am from Delta State while my husband is from Ebonyi State, South – East Nigeria. I was born here in Kano State, which means I have been in the state for so long. I am a trader and as you can see, my business inside the market is trading. I sell fufu to different customers who buy and then resell in their restaurants or feed their families at home. I started banking with Fidelity Bank, about a year ago, that is sometime in 2024. And I have been with the bank since then.

 

Question: Talking of banking with Fidelity Bank, may we know what inspired you to register with the bank instead of any other bank?

 

Answer: I think that my relationship with my former bank was not satisfactory enough. I had been hearing about Fidelity Bank and what I heard was encouraging. And so, when it was time to change my bank, Fidelity Bank naturally came to my mind. And I can tell you that I have not been disappointed. This is because all those good things that were said about the bank before I opened an account, I have experienced them while banking with them. Their staff attend to customers very well, and whenever I call my account officer, he attends to me very well. Each time I call on him regarding my account, he is on standby to help me.

 

Question: When did you open an account with the bank?

Response: Like I said earlier, I opened an account with the bank last year, around January or February 2024. And I opened a Savings Account.

 

Question: What is your experience with the bank. Is it wonderful? And if yes, why?

 

Response: My experience with the bank can only be described as wonderful. Apart from all other services, this is the first time I am experiencing a thing like this. I have never experienced any bank in Nigeria where I won in a savings promo. With this alone, I will say that my experience with the bank has been wonderful, really wonderful because I never expected anything like this. I also never knew of the GAIM 6 promo. I just woke up one day and found that I have won such an amount of money from the bank. This is why I will repeat that they are a wonderful bank, they are a bank for the people.

Question: You mean you didn’t know about GAIM 6 or any promotion, that you were just putting in your regular money and you won?

 

Response: Yes! I had no idea of an on- going promotion by the bank. I deposit money with them every day. Every day, at the end of business, I put in something into my account, no matter how small. I make sure I put money every day and I withdraw when I want to withdraw. Any amount I seek to withdraw, they give to me without wasting time.

 

I really didn’t know about any promo. As you can see in the market, I don’t have time for myself, talk less of having time to know about the Fidelity Bank’s Get Alert In Millions promo. I didn’t know of it. All I know is that one day, they called me on my phone number to inform me that I had won an amount of money in season 6 of GAIM. And that is all.

 

Question: When you received the news that you had won some money from the bank, how did you feel?

 

Response: The truth is I was sick on that day; I was actually lying on a sick bed when they called me to announce that I had won the sum of N1million from them. It was incredible. I was very, very happy and surprisingly, I jumped up and ran to my business outfit here to tell them the good news from the bank. At first, people around me did not want to believe, that it might be a scam. I told them that I trust my bank. And all they asked me to do was to go their branch to claim my money, which is what I did.

 

Question: Moving forward, what do you intend to do with the money you just won from the bank? Or put another way, what have you done with your money?

 

Response: Well, I have added it to my business capital and that has made my business bigger than what it was before the GAIM 6 promo money. I followed the advice of the bank when I won the money and I can tell you they did not just leave me. They told me what and what I should do and I can tell you that my business has recorded an improvement. We are now doing better than we were doing before the promotion money came.

 

Question: What is your message to the management of Fidelity Bank?

Response: First, I want to thank the bank for the efforts they are putting in ensuring that their customers are satisfied. I pray that they continue to support their customers and I beg them to continue. This is because if they extend this sort of promotion money for a longer time, they would be making more people to become rich. They would be helping hands. So, I am begging God that they should not stop or halt this promotion. It should continue and it should touch the poor, so that more customers will be made rich by the help of the bank.

 

Question: What is your message to Nigerians that are not yet banking with Fidelity Bank? What is your advice drawing from your experience?

 

Response: Well, I will say that Fidelity Bank is a good bank. It is a place you bank and you don’t have to worry about the safety of your money. Instead, your money can even make you a millionaire. The Get Alert In Million Season 6 promo can change their lives as it has changed my own. So, I urge my fellow Nigerians to come and join us at Fidelity Bank because Fidelity Bank is a bank you can trust and we their customers are proud of them.

‘Adopt A Survivor’: Polaris Bank Introduces Support Scheme For Breast Cancer Survivors

By Winifred Bosa

L-R; Rasheed Bolarinwa Head, Brand Manager & Corporate Communications , Mary Enigbokan ( one of the beneficiaries), Mrs Ebun Anozie, CEO C.O.P.E during the launching of the Adopt a Survivor Breast Cancer Support Initiative by Polaris Bank in Lagos recently.

Polaris Bank has launched the Adopt a Survivor Breast Cancer Support Initiative, a social impact programme aimed at empowering breast cancer survivors to rebuild their lives and livelihoods after treatment.

While October is globally known for breast cancer awareness, Polaris Bank is extended focus to the recovery phase where many survivors struggle to regain economic stability.

The initiative provides livelihood support to verified survivors, helping them restart small businesses and return to income-earning activities with dignity.

Delivering the message of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Mr. Kayode Lawal, to beneficiaries last Thursday at the Bank’s NGO Partner, C.O.P.E Office in Lagos, the Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communication, Rasheed Bolarinwa, said the initiative demonstrates Polaris Bank’s commitment to turning business success into social good.

“At Polaris Bank, we believe true impact happens when corporate growth translates into empowerment for people. The ‘Adopt a Survivor’ initiative allows us to stand with women—not just in the fight against breast cancer, but in rebuilding their confidence and independence,” he said.

He explained that the programme aligns with the Bank’s strategic CSR pillars of health, women empowerment, and community wellbeing, while also supporting the social goals of ESG and the UN Sustainable Development Goals that promote wellness and economic inclusion.

This year’s intervention builds on Polaris Bank’s earlier survivor-focused efforts, including wellness retreats and capacity-building support for women who have overcome breast cancer.

Through this initiative, Polaris Bank reaffirms its role as a partner in helping women live fulfilling lives beyond treatment.

 

2025 Almond Insurance Industry Awards Holds Friday, Nov 7 In Lagos

All is now set for the 2025 Almond Insurance Industry Awards 2025 in Lagos.

The annual Awards, which brings stakeholders in the various arms of the insurance industry, policy makers, insurance clients, entertainers and the insuring public together will hold on Friday November 7th at the Stable Event Centre Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos by 4pm (Red Carpet) while the Awards starts at 7pm. The 2025 Edition tagged #Recharged Edition will honour individuals and organisations in nine categories across the various arms of the Insurance Eco-System.

Speaking on preparations for the Awards so far, the Chief Executive Officer of Almond Productions Limited Ms. Faith Ughwode said that this year, attendees will be glad they did as top-rated comedians like Creative Toby, Mc Taichi, Mc Obinna and others are set to crack ribs with jokes. Musical headliner this year is the party shut down king, Slimcase and a host of others.

Show Host this year is Nollywood Legend, Mr. Segun Arinze. Speaking further, Ughwode said the annual awards is geared towards changing insurance narratives in Nigeria using pop culture as Nigeria’s current demography is made up of young people who should be the core customers of insurance companies in Nigeria.

“The Nigerian insurance industry has battled with issues of mistrust and suspicion from the Nigerian public for a long time. While we acknowledge that things are changing, social platforms such as the Awards which bring celebrities and industry players together in an atmosphere of fun has been applauded by industry stakeholders and the Insuring public.”

Apart from the sterling performances from the artiste lined-up this year, the organisers have also drawn an array of dignitaries from across various sectors of the economy as guest presenters.

Notable amongst them the Former Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, Mrs. Rollence McCoy, President WimAfrica, VME Emmanuel Evue, Chairman, Emalsson Enterprise Limited and a host of other dignitaries.

The shortlisted categories this year are:

  • Insurance CEO of the Year
  • General Insurance Company of the Year
  • Life Insurance Company of the Year
  • Insurance Broking Company of the Year
  • Insurance Woman of the Year
  • Insurance Broker of the Year
  • Takaful Company of the Year
  • Micro Insurance Company of the Year
  • Most Valuable Insurance Customer of the Year

The strictly black-tie event is on ticket admission only.