PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AMBASSADOR ENIKANOLAIYE ON HIS BIRTHDAY. (PHOTO).

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 PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AMBASSADOR ENIKANOLAIYE ON HIS BIRTHDAY   President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, on his birthday.    A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, indicates that the President describes Ambassador Enikanolaiye as a distinguished diplomat, accomplished administrator and dedicated public servant whose career reflects professionalism, patriotism and a deep commitment to Nigeria.   Ambassador Enikanolaiye served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from August 1982 to August 2017, rising through the ranks to become Permanent Secretary. He later served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations before he was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.   President Tinubu commends the celebrant’s significant contributions to Nige...

ENUGU GOVERNOR VOWS TO IMMORTALIZE MUSIC LEGEND MIKE EJEAGHA. (PHOTO).


 Enugu Governor Vows to Immortalize Music Legend Mike Ejeagha


Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary Nigerian folklorist and musician, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, who died on Friday. In a heartfelt statement posted on his verified X account on Saturday, Mbah promised to immortalize the cultural icon, whose work profoundly shaped Nigeria’s musical heritage.


Describing Ejeagha as a “legend, cultural ambassador, and revered son of Enugu State,” Mbah praised the musician’s ability to transform simple Igbo folktales into universally resonant highlife songs. “His immense talent and genius lay in how he took simple indigenous folktales and turned them into unforgettable songs that resonate across cultures,” the governor said.


Mbah highlighted Ejeagha’s humility and widespread appeal, noting that his fanbase transcended boundaries, making him one of the most recognizable voices in Nigerian music. “He was one of the finest musicians of his generation, with an easygoing personality and a humility that belied his towering celebrity status,” Mbah added.


The governor described Ejeagha’s death as a significant loss, not only for his family but for Enugu State, the music community, and the nation. “His death leaves a huge void that will be difficult to fill. But the legacies he has left behind will last a lifetime,” he stated.


On behalf of the Enugu State Government, Mbah extended condolences to the Ejeagha family, assuring them of the state’s support. He also committed to ensuring that Ejeagha’s legacy is “duly immortalized.” The governor concluded with a prayer for the family, saying, “I pray that his family experiences the comforting grace of God’s love, and the fortitude to bear the loss. Rest in peace, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha.”


Ejeagha, celebrated for his decades-long career, was renowned for championing Igbo folklore and proverbs through his distinctive highlife music, earning him a cherished place in Nigeria’s cultural history.

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