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The unveiling of the first compendium of 100 most outstanding entrepreneurs/CEOs from the south East took place @ ECCIMA House GRA Enugu Our able president Surv ozo LCK Ugwu as son of Ngwo soil performed the traditional breaking of the kolanut. The event was very successful and a new dawn of lifting the Organized Private sector OPS within Ndi Igbo to another level. The event was well attended from all states of south East. The South East Chambers of Commerce SECCIMA has shown a strong progressive leadership in improving the economy of the region by honoring individuals who have done well to grow the economy by their honest services and industry. You are next person to be honored by next publication. DG..
Link of the video below
https://www.facebook.com/leonardck.ugwu/videos/687537837130529/?app=fbl

The South east Development commission SEDC earlier today held an interactive session with the leaders of the organized private sector OPS at old Government Lodge GRA Enugu State.
SEDC team came fully led by their Managing Director Mark Okoye. His Excellency Gov Peter Mbah was ably represented by Hon Comnissioner for investment and trade Enugu state. Mrs Adaora Chukwu, Surv LCK Ugwu 9CCIMA president, Executive Director operations Barr okonkwo and other leaders of South East Chambers of commerce SECCIMA President Mr Humphrey Ngonadi and others. It was very successful. A new dawn has come to Ndigbo which has been waited for over 54years. South East will become what God has destined her to be and 9th Mile Chamber is part of the New Dawn in Igboland.

On March 7, 2025, the National Association of Surface Tank Oil and Gas Retailers of Nigeria (NASTOGRN) inaugurated its executive members and officially launched its operations in Enugu State at the Hon. S. J. Nnaji Hall, Enugu South Local Government Secretariat.

NASTOGRN was established under the Federal Character CAC/IT/NO.95849 as part of the Federal Government’s initiatives to enhance the Oil and Gas Industry, particularly in the downstream sector. The organization aims to increase the local availability of gas and petroleum products, create jobs, and stimulate socio-economic development through indigenous participation and private investment. This includes facilitating the establishment of modular refineries in Nigeria.

The goal of NASTOGRN is to economically empower low- and medium-income earners in Nigeria through legal retailing of gas and petroleum products. This will be achieved by setting up State Fabrication Centres for surface tanks in all 36 states, regulated by NASTOGRN to ensure the elimination of pipeline vandalism, bunkering, exploitation, hoarding by dubious middlemen, sharp practices, artificial fuel scarcity, and the adulteration of gas and petroleum products in the distribution chain. NASTOGRN aims to provide efficient and effective services that will engage the community and help curb criminality and social vices associated with unemployment and lack of industrialization.

The National President and BOT Chairman of NASTOGRN, Hon. (Dr.) Marcus Okotete, alongside Vice President Chief (Amb) Bishop Esther Edem, inaugurated the executives and launched the operations of NASTOGRN in Enugu State. The event was attended by representatives from various Nigerian law enforcement agencies, including the Police Area Command, the Civil Defense Corps, the Federal Fire Service, as well as religious leaders and traditional rulers.

Surv. Ozor L.C.K. Ugwu was inaugurated as the Enugu State Chairman of NASTOGRN, alongside four other members of the state executive.

In his acceptance speech, Surv. Ozor Leo Ugwu pledged to uphold the integrity of NASTOGRN and work diligently to ensure its presence across the wards and local government areas (LGAs) of Enugu State. He also called on the people of Enugu State to engage with this initiative to protect and promote local retailers of oil and gas.

Law enforcement agencies, the Federal Fire Service, religious leaders, and traditional rulers commended NASTOGRN for this commendable initiative and pledged their support for its operation in Enugu State.

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Get ready for the most anticipated event of the year coming up on 20th Feb 2025 as we host the Chairman Enugu State Internal Revenue Service

Come learn, network, and celebrate with us!
Join us for a series of engaging activities, including:

– Tax clinics and workshops
– Interactive seminars on tax compliance
– Recognition and rewards for compliant taxpayers
– Live music and entertainment                   

Breaking News. This is to confirm that the WTO General Council in its meeting this morning of 18th February, 2025 approved the appointment of Ambassador (Dr) Adamu Mohammed Abdulhamid of Nigeria as the Chairperson of the Committee of Trade in Services Special Session with effect from February 2025. Congratulations to Nigeria. Prior to this appointment, he held various positions in the WTO such as the Chairpersons of Trade Facilitation Committee(TFC), Council for Trade in Goods( CTG), Trade Policy Review Body (TPRB) addition to his key National Position as the Ambassador of Nigeria to the WTO. This is commendable to the present administration of Nigeria in General and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and investment under the Honorable Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole and the Permanent Secretary, Amb. Nura Abba Rimi.

The President of 9th mile Chamber, 9CCIMA,and some Council members paid Courtesy call on Executive Chairman of Enugu State Internal Revenue services. The visit is informed by the planned sensitization workshop by both organizations on the new Tax reforms embarked by the State.