Leo Ekene Oketa

03 - TALK TO EBONYI PEOPLE: PAYMENT OF GRATUITIES Yesterday, Monday, October 9, 2023, I visited the venue for the final screening of pensioners in the State. It was heartwarming to feel the life pulses of our aging mothers and fathers come back to life again, following the approval by His Excellency, @FrancisNwifuru for payment of gratuities to Ebonyi State retirees from 1996 to 2021. #EbonyiState #FON #NdiEbonyi #NdiAbakaliki @NdiEbonyi - Leo

Following Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru's urban renewal directives, work has commenced on the following streets: Igweore Street Achi Street Adazienu Street Elias Odili Street Laz Nwuzor Street Ben Igwenyi Street Ifitedunu Street, including adjoining roads. The road is currently undergoing pulverization. Next, it will be graded, properly compacted, reinforced with a solid stone base, then coated with asphalt and properly marked. Thank you, Your Excellency, for your purposeful leadership and dedication to the development of Ebonyi State. Leo Ekene Oketa Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media) May 15, 2026.

Continue to rest peacefully, My Lord.

Under Gov. @FrancisNwifuru, 1st class graduates of Ebonyi State University are automatically employed as lecturers at the university and awarded scholarships for Master’s and PhD Programmes. #3YearsOfImpact #FON #GovernorNwifuru #NdiEbonyi #NdiAbakaliki #ThePeoplesCharterofNeeds

@poweredcum @FrancisNwifuru Okay

@leoekene @FrancisNwifuru What a remarkable achievement. I can see the Uk citizens doing their masters in ebonyi state university. Always celebrating mediocrity

In Nigeria's history, His Excellency, @FrancisNwifuru, is the first Governor to fully sponsor 300 indigenes for foreign scholarships and over 500 others in Nigerian universities for Master’s and PhD programmes. #3YearsOfImpact #fact #GovernorNwifuru #ThePeoplesCharterofNeeds #NdiAbakaliki #NdiEbonyi #QualityEducation #NursingCare #NurseAppreciation #FON #Scholarship

@poweredcum @FrancisNwifuru State funds.

@leoekene @FrancisNwifuru Did he sponsor them with his personal money? Or the state government money?

WHEN LEADERSHIP INVESTS MASSIVELY IN PEOPLE, SILENCE IS IMPOSSIBLE There are achievements that deserve a mention, and there are achievements that deserve a movement of constant remembrance. The foreign scholarship programme by His Excellency, @FrancisNwifuru belongs to the latter. Some say it is being talked about too much. But how do you stay quiet over a project that is rewriting the future of hundreds of families and an entire generation? In a country where many brilliant young people abandon their dreams because of poverty, Ebonyi State today has over 300 sons and daughters pursuing fully funded Master’s and PhD programmes in the United Kingdom. Not partially funded. Not loan-based. Fully funded. Beyond that, over 500 others are studying across universities in Nigeria under the same government-backed educational vision. This is not politics as usual. This is leadership thinking beyond roads and buildings into the most valuable infrastructure any society can possess – HUMAN CAPITAL. And these beneficiaries are not studying random courses disconnected from global realities. They are studying Data Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Technology, Health-related disciplines, Artificial Intelligence and other future-driven fields shaping the modern world. Ebonyi is not merely sponsoring students; Ebonyi is strategically preparing a generation for relevance in a rapidly evolving global economy. The beauty of this investment is that the impact has already begun to speak. Some beneficiaries are already supporting their families financially while studying abroad. Those moving to doctorate from masters have shown groundbreaking academic performances and global exposure capable of transforming industries, governance and innovation back home. One scholarship is touching many households. One opportunity is restoring hope to entire bloodlines. This is why the conversation must continue loudly. Former Governor Martin Elechi once said, “When a particular thing is repeatedly said, it becomes part and parcel of everyone.” Repetition is not noise when the message is noble. Repetition builds culture. Repetition inspires continuity. Repetition teaches society what truly matters. Why then should anyone complain when people consistently celebrate education, knowledge, vision and empowerment? If we stop talking about transformational leadership, society may forget what transformational leadership looks like. But when we repeatedly amplify impactful governance, we challenge future leaders to do more, and we encourage young people to believe that excellence is still possible through government. The truth is simple: projects like this are rare, expensive and deeply intentional. In today’s harsh economic climate, funding hundreds of postgraduate students locally and internationally is not a casual undertaking. It requires courage, planning, sacrifice and a leadership mindset focused on tomorrow rather than applause for today. So yes, it deserves to be spoken about repeatedly. It deserves loud cheers because it is changing destinies. It deserves constant celebration because it is building the future intellectual backbone of Ebonyi State. And it deserves remembrance because generations yet unborn may one day look back and say: this was the moment Ebonyi decided to invest heavily in its people, not just its structures. This is not just impact; it is a generational impact. If it is noise, this is the kind I want to make all day long. ©️Leo Ekene Oketa Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media) May 12, 2026.

I have credible information that some beneficiaries of the Ebonyi State Government scholarship scheme led by Gov. @FrancisNwifuru have started helping their families financially and in other ways, little by little. THAT IS IMPACT! #3YearsOfImpact #FON #GovernorNwifuru #ThePeoplesCharterofNeeds #EbonyiState #NdiEbonyi #NdiAbakaliki #Scholarships #QualityEducation

@mekuslalaNGR @FrancisNwifuru He has done well, but of course, he will improve and do more.

@leoekene @FrancisNwifuru I hope he improves and not just giving us a fake face value.

Governor @FrancisNwifuru, the face of The People's Charter of Needs, with #3YearsofImpact for Ebonyi People. #Impact #EbonyiState #FON #GovernorNwifuru #ThePeoplesCharterofNeeds

@FrancisNwifuru Human Capital Development at its very best. Thank you, Your Excellency.

Thank you, our revered scholars. Keep making us proud. - #FON

#3YearsOfImpact Beneficiaries among the 300 Ebonyi indigenes currently pursuing their Master’s and PhD programmes in the UK — particularly those at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge — have shared heartfelt words of appreciation to His Excellency, @FrancisNwifuru for the tremendous impact he has made in their lives through the State’s Scholarship Programme. Only Ebonyi State made this possible! Only Governor #FON made this possible! #300EbonyiansOnForeignScholarship #QualityEducation #GovernorNwifuru #ThePeoplesCharterofNeeds #NdiAbakaliki #NdiEbonyi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda sucessfully screens Governors and other aspirants for the upcoming elections. As always, Yours Truly, His Excellency, @FrancisNwifuru was among the Governors screened. #APC #FON #NdiEbonyi #NdiAbakaliki #ThePeoplesCharterofNeeds Video: Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.

EBSHIA SCREENS CIVIL SERVANTS FOR HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES, SET TO PROVIDE FREE TREATMENT AND CARE UNTIL RETIREMENT Earlier today, I had reason to visit the Cabinet Office in Abakaliki, where I was struck by an unusual surge of human activity. Curious, I made inquiries and discovered that Ebonyi State civil servants were gathered for ongoing medical screenings under the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Scheme (EBSHIA). Seeking clarity, I reached out to the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr-Divine Igwe, who explained that the exercise is focused on hypertension and diabetes screening - two silent but life-threatening conditions. According to him, the goal is simple but profound: early detection to prevent long-term complications and financial burden on workers. What stands out is not just the screening itself, but the structured, forward-thinking plan that follows. Civil servants diagnosed with these conditions will be assembled in the coming weeks and assigned to specialist care, including cardiologists, for consistent monitoring and management until retirement. They will receive medical support, including medication - completely free of charge. Beyond treatment, they will also have direct access to consultants, eliminating the risks associated with self-medication and poor health decisions. This is not a token intervention; it is a deliberate, people-centered policy designed to safeguard the health and productivity of the workforce. When placed alongside the data captured in the EBSHIA report - from over 137,000 enrollees to thousands of screenings, treatments, and life-saving interventions - it becomes clear that what is happening goes far beyond routine governance. This is a systemic investment in human capital. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s approach to healthcare, particularly for civil servants, reflects a rare blend of compassion and strategic foresight. By ensuring free enrollment into the state health insurance scheme and guaranteeing access to quality healthcare at all levels - primary, secondary, and tertiary, he is not only reducing out-of-pocket expenses but also restoring dignity and security to public service. At a time when many would treat healthcare as a privilege, this administration has made it a right, fully funded, well-structured, and sustainably managed. This intervention, even in its current scale, is already impactful. The fact that initiatives like this screening exercise are not yet fully captured in existing statistics only suggests that the true extent of this administration’s investment in health is even deeper than what is publicly documented. This is governance that listens, responds, and protects. And for Ebonyi State civil servants, it is nothing short of transformative. It is all about the NEEDS of Ebonyi people. ©️ Leo Ekene Oketa Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media) May 4, 2026.

EBSHIA SCREENS CIVIL SERVANTS FOR HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES, SET TO PROVIDE FREE TREATMENT AND CARE UNTIL RETIREMENT Earlier today, I had reason to visit the Cabinet Office in Abakaliki, where I was struck by an unusual surge of human activity. Curious, I made inquiries and discovered that Ebonyi State civil servants were gathered for ongoing medical screenings under the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Scheme (EBSHIA). Seeking clarity, I reached out to the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr-Divine Igwe, who explained that the exercise is focused on hypertension and diabetes screening - two silent but life-threatening conditions. According to him, the goal is simple but profound: early detection to prevent long-term complications and financial burden on workers. What stands out is not just the screening itself, but the structured, forward-thinking plan that follows. Civil servants diagnosed with these conditions will be assembled in the coming weeks and assigned to specialist care, including cardiologists, for consistent monitoring and management until retirement. They will receive medical support, including medication - completely free of charge. Beyond treatment, they will also have direct access to consultants, eliminating the risks associated with self-medication and poor health decisions. This is not a token intervention; it is a deliberate, people-centered policy designed to safeguard the health and productivity of the workforce. When placed alongside the data captured in the EBSHIA report - from over 137,000 enrollees to thousands of screenings, treatments, and life-saving interventions - it becomes clear that what is happening goes far beyond routine governance. This is a systemic investment in human capital. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s approach to healthcare, particularly for civil servants, reflects a rare blend of compassion and strategic foresight. By ensuring free enrollment into the state health insurance scheme and guaranteeing access to quality healthcare at all levels - primary, secondary, and tertiary, he is not only reducing out-of-pocket expenses but also restoring dignity and security to public service. At a time when many would treat healthcare as a privilege, this administration has made it a right, fully funded, well-structured, and sustainably managed. This intervention, even in its current scale, is already impactful. The fact that initiatives like this screening exercise are not yet fully captured in existing statistics only suggests that the true extent of this administration’s investment in health is even deeper than what is publicly documented. This is governance that listens, responds, and protects. And for Ebonyi State civil servants, it is nothing short of transformative. It is all about the NEEDS of Ebonyi people. ©️ Leo Ekene Oketa Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media) May 4, 2026.

Have you heard? Gov. @FrancisNwifuru, through EBSHIA is screening all State Civil servants for Hypertension and Diabetes. Affected workers will be placed on medication and assigned to consultants for care FREE OF CHARGE till retirement. #EbonyiState #FON #NdiEbonyi #NdiAbakaliki #ThePeoplesCharterofNeeds #Healthcare

May your loving soul rest in the bosom of the Almighty, Amen. 💔

Are there other states in Nigeria, apart from Ebonyi State, that offer completely free health insurance to their civil servants, families, and other beneficiaries? The #facts speak. Governor @FrancisNwifuru’s policies are IMPACTFUL! #EbonyiState #FON #GovernorNwifuru

All in one pack - transformational actions of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State, in the health sector. #WorldHealthDay #EbonyiState #FON #ThePeoplesCharterofNeeds #GovernorNwifuru #uzoamakanwifuru #NdiAbakaliki