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 IDEMILI SOUTH TC CHAIRMAN, HON. OBI WAS PRESENT AS NNOKWA ELECT NEW PG. .....Congratulates Sir. Anyika as he emerges President General of Nnokwa Town Union. The Transition Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon.(Mrs) Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) was present during the election of President General of Nnokwa Town Union. The election which was peaceful, free, fair and credible, saw Sir. Joe Anyika(Ochiagha Nnokwa) emerged as the winner as he scored 121 votes to defeat his opponent Professor Ukpaka who scored 98 votes. The winner was sworn in as the President General of Nnokwa after the election at Nnokwa hall. Council Boss noted that she is happy with the peaceful election. She further advised the new President General to be a symbol of service and dedication. In her words, I congratulates the new President General of Nnokwa Town Union and his Executives and I appealed to them to carry out their duties with incomparable hard work, dedication and creativity.  Council Boss furthe

 HON. UBA AYIOFU EMERGES FROM CARETAKER CHAIRMAN TO BECOME THE ELECTED PRESIDENT GENERAL OF UKWULU TOWN UNION. Today, 26/12/22, we were outside, not for fun but for work. Ukwulu Town in Dunukofia Local Government got a new President General and other executives in a free and fair election that saw the loser congratulate the winner and promised to give him support. My boss, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne called me up from my holiday to move straight to Ukwulu and salvage a situation that was gradually turning rowdy.  On getting there at lightning speed, I met Onyemaobi Augustine Nonyelum aka Ancestor - TC Chairman Dunukofia Local Government Area who was already on the ground with his men to manage the situation. Harris Nwabueze II was also going live online while the election was ongoing to help capture any illegal activities by miscreants and mischief makers. Together, with some dedicated staff of the Ministry and the local electoral college, we were able to give Ukwulu Town one of the b

 SOLUDO INAUGURATES ROAD TRAFFIC VOLUNTEERS FOR FREE FLOW OF TRAFFIC DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo CFR, in an effort to find solution to the perennial road congestion experienced during festive seasons in some major junctions in the state,  has inaugurated the Anambra State Road Traffic Volunteers to ensure free flow of traffic during the busy Christmas season. Mr Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim while inaugurating the volunteers from 21 Local Government Areas, at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, on Thursday, December 22, 2022  informed them that it will be a serious business, adding that there are red spots that have been Identified for 24 hours road dicongestaion and traffic management. He noted that, the state has structures on traffic management,  however, needed the volunteers to assist in road decongestion during the busy Christmas season, assuring that the internal roads where traff

Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) honours Obi Amaka Iyom  By Emmy Young  The Idemili Communities Chapter of Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU)  has presented an award of honour to the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government, Hon Amaka Obi.  While conferring the award on Hon Amaka, the National President of Ohanaze Ndị Igbo Anambra State chapter, Chief Emeka Udodeme  noted that the recognition were based on her effort in putting Idemili and Igbo land on the Global Map. While responding to the presentation of award, Hon Amaka appreciated the ASATU chapter of Idemili North and South, the National President of the Union, Hon Barr Akpudo Titus (Ichaka Egbe-Eji-Egbu-Agu Eziowelle) and other communities President General (PGs) for deeming her worthy of the honour.  She however, stressed that she dedicated the honour to God Almighty and her family. Congratulations Iyom Idemili, Nne Ife General 💯🔥

 WIGA CONGRATULATES HON. OBI AS SHE WAS INDUCTED INTO CHARTERED PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR. Women Initiatives For Greater Anambra(WIGA)  has congratulated their leader who is also The Transition Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Hon.(Mrs) Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) on her induction as a fellow and member of the Chartered Institute Of Local Government and Public Administration in Nigeria. In their words "We celebrate Grace, Grit and Hard Work. Congratulations, Hon. Amaka Obi on your induction into the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria. "Iyom Idemili is a bundle of talent and immense hard work. She has more certifications than we can count, and yet super humble.  We celebrate you and we love you leader, you inspire us to be more. Keep growing." CONGRATULATIONS! © Idemili South Media

 Anambra State Government Receives Relief Materials from Whitefield Organization By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on Thursday, December 15, 2022 received relief materials donated to the state by Whitefield Organization as part of the foundation's efforts to eradicate poverty and mitigate the suffering of flood victims in the most affected Local Government Areas in the state. Speaking during the handover at the State Emergency Management Agency,  SEMA's office, Awka, Mr Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, commended the organization for remembering the less privilege and flood victims in the state, assuring them of judicious distribution of the items donated. Mr Deputy Governor, after receiving the materials, handed them to SEMA officials, for onward distribution to flood victims across the most affected Local Government Area in the state. Earlier in her speech, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the org

 Anambra State Government, through the ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Publishes  Scheduled Town Union Elections for December 2022/January 2023 In compliance with the constitution of Anambra State Town Union, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne - Mr. Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs  hereby publishes the lists of communities scheduled for Town Union Election by December 2022/January 2023. This publication is a first of it's kind in the history of Town Union Elections and it is in conformity with Mr. Governor's - Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo desire for Anambra Community Leaders to be elected through the best democratic practices that will bring peace and love in his promised prosperous and livable homeland.  Note: All stakeholders and interested parties were duly communicated and engaged in series of meetings before arriving at the published date. Ekenem. The Peacemaker ✌️

 HON. Onyemaobi Augustine Nonyelum   - A LEADER WITH A DIFFERENCE  One good thing Governor Soludo did for Ndi Dunukofia is appointing Hon. Onyemaobi Augustine Nonyelum the Transition Chairman of Dunukofia LGA. Hon. Onyemaobi has been discharging his duties diligently,  I see a leader with a difference in Hon. Onyemaobi Augustine.  Immediately after his appointment, he started unfolding his plans for Dunukofia Local Government, the first was the Ozoigbondu Garri Initiative which is 80% reality today. Hon. Onyemaobi has always ensured that Dunukofia is always clean through his collaboration with ASWAMA, He ensures that ASWAMA regularly packs every refuse in Dunukofia as at when due. Hon. Onyemaobi Augustine has distinguished his leadership tenure as the Transition Chairman of Dunukofia LGA that under his watch, Dunukofia is recording many wonderful milestones.   1. Under his watch, Dunukofia now have Ozoigbondu Garri, powered by Prince Engr Arthur Eze . 2. Under his watch, he's bring

 AS ANAMBRA TOWN UNION ELECTIONS DRAW CLOSER. matters arising... Ndi Anambra, it is important that the government inform the people through the office of Mr. Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs on the latest developments and issues being handled in preparation for the upcoming Town Union Elections in our various communities.  It has come to the notice of Mr. Commissioner - Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne that some community leaders, power grabbers and some so-called kingmakers are working very hard to frustrate the government efforts in conducting free and fair elections in their communities this December.  They go about creating crises so that their preferred stooges can be installed as "Caretaker" and give them their desired continuous strangulation of the masses. This is interesting, but it may interest them to know that the government has abolished the era of caretakers and has gone on to announce repeatedly that credible elections m

 Sexual Reproductive Health Programs must include Protection Against Sexual Violence against Deaf Women- ASDRC Boss.  By Chidimma Ajemba Awka, 9th, Dec 2022 (ASDRC). The chairman of Anambra State Disability Rights Commission Barrister Chuks Ezewuzie has appreciated the executive director of the Deaf Women Aloud Initiative( DWAI) for always bringing in projects that will benefit the Deaf community immensely, describing her as a great disability patron of Anambra state. He stated this while speaking as a guest at the stakeholder's strategic/town hall meeting held on Thursday 8 December at Cienvilla Luxury Hotel Awka. The Deaf Inclusive Sexual Health (DISH) project sponsored by HIVOS and We Lead and organized by the Deaf Women Aloud Initiative(DWAI)  was aimed at addressing the barriers Deaf women and young girls face when trying to access healthcare services. Outlining what the ASDRC can do to ensure total access to Sexual  Reproductive Health for the Deaf Community in the state espe

 Anambra Government Meets with At Risk Children Programme as thousands of Anambra children set to be empowered By Adaobi Nsofor Anambra State Governor,Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring that youths and children in the state are safeguarded against anything that will mar their future.  Governor Soludo stated this during an inaugural meeting of At Risk Children Program (ARC-P) Team from the Office of the Vice President, State House,Abuja.   Governor Soludo who was represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim noted that the Government has the interest of the youths and children at heart and he's working tirelessly to ensure that they are well protected. He emphasized with dismay on how the environmental hazards and insecurity situations in the state is putting the children more at risk and vow that it would soon be a thing of the past.   " The Government is doing well in all sectors of the state,health wise,agric wise,

 Anambra Government, Hosts At Risk Children Program Team, Office of the Vice President By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Government House, Awka, hosts a delegation from the At Risk Children Program (ARC-P) domiciled in the office the Vice President of Nigeria. Speaking to the delegation, Mr Governor, who was ably represented by his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, stated that the programme which its  objectives is rescuing and empowering  vulnerable children across the country, came to the state at the right time. Enumerating the efforts of the state government to empower youths in the state, Mr Deputy Governor listed youth empowerment scheme initiated by the Governor as one of areas  vulnerable youths can be equipped with skills, adding that over 5000 teachers were recently employed and deployed to schools across the state, this he noted was to strengthen education in the state. Dr Ibezim, explained further th