{
  "id": 12990679,
  "title": "Mbah Hails Powell Homes MD as Youth Entrepreneurship Reference Point, Commends Housing Investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/mbah-hails-powell-homes-md-as-youth-entrepreneurship-reference-point",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T00:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/09/mbah-hails-powell-homes-md-as-youth-entrepreneurship-reference-point-commends-housing-investment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent commissioning ceremony, Enugu State Governor Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah praised Architect Chibuikem Onyekachi Emmanuel, the Managing Director of Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd., for his entrepreneurial spirit and described him as a role model for aspiring young entrepreneurs. The governor commended Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd. for its investment in the state's housing sector, emphasizing that such private-sector initiatives complement the government's development efforts in Enugu State. Mbah's deputy, Barrister Ifeanyi Ossai, highlighted the significance of the Enugu-born entrepreneur's investment, stating that it exemplifies the resilience and determination needed to advance the state. Ossai expressed confidence in the government's ability to provide security for businesses and communities, ensuring their prosperity. The Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, Beloved-Dan Anike, praised Powell Homes and Shelters for selecting Ibagwa Nike for the Hosana Estate project, noting that the development of the dualized road would further enhance the area's prospects as an emerging urban center. He viewed the company's investment as a pioneering step towards a future \"goldmine,\" promising council support for the project. The traditional ruler of Ibagwa Nike, Igwe Emma Ugwu, also commended the development, affirming that the community welcomed genuine investments that align with the state government's developmental agenda. Ugwu expressed his satisfaction with the project, recalling his assurance to community members that it was consistent with the state's developmental initiatives. Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd.'s Managing Director, Emmanuel, described the commissioning as more than the completion of a housing estate, emphasizing the celebration of vision, perseverance, partnership, and purpose. He attributed the project's success to the collective efforts of those involved and thanked Governor Mbah and his deputy for their support. Emmanuel expressed the company's commitment to addressing Nigeria's housing deficit and accessibility challenges by developing affordable homes and exploring innovative financing models. He further stated that the Hosana Estate project marks the beginning of a new phase in the company's expansion plans, with aspirations to build more homes and communities across Nigeria.",
  "summary": "…As council boss, traditional ruler applaud Hosana Estate project in Ibagwa Nike Victoria Ojiako Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has commended the Managing Director of Powell Homes and",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}