Anambra News

 Sanitation: Ihiala TC Chairman,Hon Obi,  Inspects, as Full Compliance was Recorded in the Council Area The Transition Committee Chairman of Ihiala LGA, Hon Kingsley Obi, alongside councilors in the council area, inspected October version of the monthly sanitation exercise, which took place on Saturday October 29, 2022. Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Obi expressed his excitement for the full compliance recorded in the council area, stating that, every necessary support including tipper for evacuation of waste was provided. He noted that Governor Soludo is determined to build a clean and livable Anambra, stressing that, the masses should  join hand with the governor to build a Anambra of our dreams. Some of the areas the team evacuated waste and cleaned drainage are Ihiala, Okija, Azia among other communities in the council area. The National Youth  Serving Corps (NYSC) members serving in the council area joined the indigenes and residents in the clean up exercise. ©Ihiala Media Tea

 South East Governors Meet in Enugu, Call for Political Solution to Nnamdi Kanu's Case By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Governors of five South East States, rising from an emergency meeting, have called for a political solution to the case of the incarcerated leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu offering to work with the federal government to settle the matter politically. In a communique released by the forum soon after the Closed-door meeting at Government House Enugu, on Sunday, October 30, 2022 the chairman of the forum and Ebonyi state Governor, Engr David Umahi, stated that the five South East States of Anambra, Abia,  Enugu, Ebonyi and Imo, will pull resources together to set up joint security patrol in the region. The communique regretted the loss of lives and deteriorating economic activities occasioned by the insecurity that has enveloped the region in the last few years. Assuring that, from 1st December 2022 there will be joint security patrol on highways i

 Sanitation: Onyemaobi Leads Dunukofia Solution Team.  The participation by Ndi Dunukofia today at the state wide Clean up exercise was to a large extent satisfactory as the TC Chairman of Dunukofia Onyemaobi Augustine Nonyelum led a successful mobilisation, enforcement and operation today. At Aforigwe market Umudioka, Ifitedunu Junction and all Dunukofia community, the internal arrangement in waste management by the people were utilized at its optimum.  The Dunukofia Environmental Department, Police, Civil Defense,OCHA Brigade,ANJET, AVGS Dunukofia and more ensured a near total compliance. The Clean and Green Initiative of Mr Governor is a sure embress for Ndi Dunukofia. Comr. J. B. C. Oraegbuna SA Media & Directorate Of Social Communications To The Chairman.

 Ibezim Leads United Nations Delegation to  Oko Erosion Sites, Ogbaru Holding Centers, Seeks Collaborations  By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has described environment as the major pillar of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo's administration, disclosing that combination of factors are responsible for the environmental challenges confronting the state, which the administration is tackling head-on. Dr Ibezim made this submission  at Oko, Orumba North LGA, on Saturday, October 29, 2022 as he narrates the environmental challenges facing the state to the United Nations delegation whom he led to on-the spot assessment of Oko erosion sites and the recent landslide which saw many buildings and economic trees cave in  some weeks ago. Mr. Deputy Governor, appealed to  International Community, Federal Government and Indigenes of the area to do all they can to assist the state to mitigate environmental challenges threatening it, which according to him, are

 Soludo Inaugurates Anambra Human Capital Development Technical Working Group  By Vincent O Ezechukwu As part of his administration's efforts to improve human capital development in the state, the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated the state's Human Capital Development Technical Working Group, this as to improve health and nutrition, education and skill acquisition among indigenes and residents in the state. Holding brief for Mr Governor during the inauguration, the state Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, while inaugurating members of the group in his office at the Government House, Awka, on Thursday, October 27, 2022  informed that there is work to do, tasking them to identify gaps in human capital development and alert the state government for necessary action to be taken.  Dr Ibezim Noted that human capital development is one of the major agendas of Mr Governor, revealing that it reflected in his manifesto and also in Vision 2070. He affi

 Anambra Government inaugurates State Health research ethics committee By Chukwudi Nwauba Anambra State Government has inaugurated the State Health Research Ethics Committee in the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike said that the objectives of the committee are to achieve results and save the lives of the people through the research findings that will inform decisions. ``We formed this Health Research Ethics Committee to take charge of research in the state, Organisations, individuals and even the Ministry of Health will work together to find out the causes of some health issues in the state through their research work.    Dr. Obidike said that there is always a need to research the prevalence of diseases noting that the committee will do the research, interpret and help guide the individuals, and their thesis. ``Research expands knowledge, gives the latest information, and helps us to know what we are up against.  ``Organisations like WHO and UNICEF will also help channe

 Ibezim Applauds Churches for their Responses During Current Flooding in the State By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has applauded churches in Anambra State, both Catholic, Anglican and Pentecostals for their kind response during the current flooding in parts of Nigeria, particularly in Anambra State. Dr Ibezim made this known, during a diaconate ordination church service at St. Mark Anglican Church Umuawulu, Awka South LGA, on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Mr Deputy Governor disclosed that the State Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo has instructed the state government agencies to commence the post-flood rehabilitation process, stating that the assistance of the churches is needed, because, according to him, those returning to their homes from holding centres across the state, lost everything to the flood and will be needing both psychological and financial assistance. Calling on the church members to take in those who have lost everything to the

 WOMEN ARE THE REAL ARCHITECTS OF THE SOCIETY- HON. OBI STATED AS SHE FLAG-OFF SKILLS ACQUISITION TRAINING AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT. The Transition Chairperson of Idemili South Local Government, Hon. Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) has flagged off skills acquisition programme and women empowerment for umu Idemili south local government.  As part of her effort to create employment for umu Idemili south, council boss stated that her target was to lift umu Idemili out of unemployment and the programme would go a long way in making the beneficiaries self-reliant. The vocational skills include:  Nylons production and packaging,  Backery of different types. Bid slippers and necklace production,  Cosmetic,facial make-up training,  Production of other Confectioneries. According to council boss; I started from catering and bakery, I can tell you that there is profit in it. She further said that, Governor Charles Soludo had been empowering umu Anambra and we are following his good step. After the training,

 NYSC Anambra State Coordinator pays Courtesy Visit to Dunukofia LGA Chairman.  The management of National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), led by the Anambra State Coordinator Mrs. Blessing Ekene Iruma, paid courtesy visit to Hon. Onyemaobi Augustine Nonyelum, the Transition Chairman of Dunukofia Local Government Area. In her remarks to the Mayor, Mrs. Blessing thanked the Chairman for his visions and actions already in motion to ensure a better Dunukofia. She noted that such plans will benefit all including the Corps members serving in Dunukofia and beyond hence, they seek possible collaborations to key into such visions for the welfare of all. Hon. Onyemaobi thanked the Anambra State Cordinator of NYSC for the visit, He pledged to work with NYSC to improve the welfare of the Corps members serving in Dunukofia as well as everyone living in Dunukofia.  Members of the NYSC management team that accompanied the State Cordinator for the visit included Ayanda Ayorinde Assistant Director, Corps I

 Soludo turns Anambra to huge construction site By Izuchukwu Adichie I have delayed writing this piece so that I could study reactive opinions and observations, particularly as it concerns the nascent developmental steps Mr Governor is taking. Yes, there's something remarkable going on in Anambra recently, and ndi-Anambra and all its residents are currently applauding Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s wisdom, ensuring in distribution of road infrastructure projects evenly across the state. From Amansea to Onitsha, to Awka capital territory to Nanka, from Ekwuluobia to Awa, to Nimo to Okpoko, and to others, the many road projects Governor Soludo have awarded has turned the state into a huge construction site. The era of cars breaking down and littering Anambra state roads, as well as broken roads is over. This is expected to make traveling within Anambra communities a pleasurable experience. Yes! Governor Soludo is preparing Anambra for the future that everywhere you turn to in the state,

 IDEMILI SOUTH COUNCIL BOSS SET TO FLAG-OFF SKILL ACQUISITION TRAINING AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT. The Idemili South Local Government Chairperson, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi (Iyom Idemili) is set to flag-off skill acquisition training and empowerment of Idemili women. The flag-off ceremony of the programme is scheduled for October 20th, 2022 at the Council Secretariat, Ojoto by 11am, with the theme 'Empowering Umu Nwanyi Idemili South through Entrepreneurship' will be grace by great men and women of Anambra State. ©Idemili South Media Team

 Anambra Ladies Forum, Friday, visited the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Anambra Newspapers and printing cooperation (ANPC), publisher of National Light, Ka O Di Taa and SportslightXTRA newspapers.     The group, led by the convener of the forum, Blessing Nnabuife, was receive by the ANPC MD and CEO, Sir Chuka Nnabuife and the editor of the newspapers, Mrs Rose Oranye.    Addressing the group, Sir Nnabuife expressed happiness over the nature of the initiative and commended the conscious growth of the organisation from Ihiala Ladies Forum to Anambra Ladies Forum, especially  their interest in indigent ladies; using what they have to procure support and solution to problems.    He assured them of the corporation’s readiness to always support their noble programmes in every way possible, including giving directions and advice even as he urged them not to give way to distractions and discouragement no matter the challenges that may come their way.    Contributing the Edito

 Anambra State Government Donates Palliatives to Flood Ravaged Communities in Ihiala Council Area Governor Chukwuma Soludo distributed relief materials to families who had been ravaged by flood in Umudara Community of Ihiala. He was represented at the event by Hon Kingsley Obi, the Transition Committee Chairman of Ihiala LGA. The Chairman was accompanied by Hon. Christian Agujiegbe. At the gathering which was attended by hundreds of affected families, Hon. Kingsley Obi recalled the distressed calls he got from Hon. Helen the councillor of the ward, pleading with him to use his good office to attract government palliatives to her suffering community.  Hon. Obi wrote to Soludo and made a passionate plea for relief materials. Within a couple of days, Governor Soludo answered. The items included: one live cow, bags of beans, bags of rice, bags of garri, over two hundred tubers of yam and over a hundred cartons of Indomie noodles. The Ihiala LGA Chairman was further moved by the depth of su

 I WILL RUN AN INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE SAYS IYOM IDEMILI AS SHE JOINS UMU NWANYI INYOM DURING THEIR SUBMIT. The Transition Chairperson of Idemili South Local Government, Hon.(Mrs) Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) promised to include women in all her dealings in Idemili South local Government. Council Boss made the statement during Inyom Nnobi Women Association summit(INW) at Nnobi. In her statement; The exclusion of women from decision-making bodies limits the possibilities for entrenching the principles of democracy in a society, hindering economic development and discouraging the attainment of gender equality. I will ensure fairness in the treatment of men and women in Idemili south local government.  Council Boss also thanked them for their support to Anambra State Government and Governor Charles Soludo and pleaded with them to continue supporting The Executive Governor Of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo and continue praying for God's protection upon him as he continues in his dream

 Flooding: Anambra State Government is Giving Succor to the  Displaced - Ibezim By Vincent O Ezechukwu  The Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has stated that, the state government, through the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, is working effortlessly to provide succor to victims of current flooding ravaging parts of the state,  while applauding spirited individuals and organizations who have come to the aide of the victims. Dr Ibezim made this known at SEMA's office in Awka, on Thursday, October 13, 2022, while addressing members of the press, soon after a closed-door meeting with a team from the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, who are in the state as part of the Federal Government contingency for distribution of relief materials to flood victims in Anambra State. Mr Deputy Governor highlighted some of the interventions made by the state government, to ameliorate the suffering of those in holding centres, stating that, the Governor Prof. Chuk

 ANAMBRA DEPUTY GOVERNOR INUGURATES THE NEW EXECUTIVE MEMBERS ;  NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA ANAMBRA STATE.  By Chioma Nwamah As the newly elected NYCN Anambra state chapter gets inaugurated today, the Governor of Anambra state through his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim charged them to come up with programes that will benefit all.  The deputy governor while inaugurating them expressed delight over their success during their election he reminded ndi Anambra  that the era of imposters parading themselves in any form or office is no longer accepted in the state. Dr. Ibezim  adjured them to work on their already existing experiences stated that the objective of leadership is to make the lives of the people better. He advised them to throw away  their individual differences and bring in visions, plans and  programs together for their success and reminded them the need to engage in mentorship programms. On his part the MD/CEO of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Sir Chido Obidiegwu congratulate

Anambra State Government Commences  Enumeration of Shops ,Traders  Across the State  The Anambra State Government through the office of the State Internal Revenue Service embarked on enumeration of shops and traders across the state. The operation which is tagged Market Storm was led by Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on IGR and Digital Transformation Mr. Isaac Chimereze Okoro, who represented the Chairman Mr. Richard Madiebo who was unavoidably absent due to other major state functions.  The mega enumeration which started with Onitsha Main Market had over 100 AiRS staff who had been trained for the operation.  The exercise started immediately after a crucial meeting with the government revenue officials and the market management executive led by Chief Innocent Ikechukwu Ezeoha expressed the traders willingness to support the state government to achieve it's object in all ramifications and promised to ensure that traders in the market comply with the new government tax and