Anambra News

 2023 Children's Day: Students, Pupils Mark Children Day With March Past, Cultural Dance In Idemili South Council Area By Emmy Young  Children’s Day is a day recognized to celebrate children - Amaka Obi It is celebrated across the world though on various calendar dates in different countries. In Nigeria, Children’s Day is celebrated on May 27. It was established as a holiday in 1964, and it is a public holiday for primary and secondary school pupil's.  In commemorating this year’s day, the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Council Area, Hon Obi Amaka Iyom, said investing in our future means investing in our children.  She made this known at the 2023 Children's Day Celebration held at Idemili South Local Government Headquarters, Ojoto. In her Children’s Day address, Hon Amaka said: “As we mark Children’s Day, I join millions of parents, guardians and care givers across the country to celebrate our children, our future and unique gifts from God.” She further said

 Hon Amaka Obi Advocates Sexual Reproductive Health And Menstrual Health Education In Idemili South  .....Sensitises School Girls On Menstrual Hygiene By Emmy Young  The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Council Area, Hon Obi Amaka Iyom, has organized a One Day Symposium and/or discussion on Sexual Reproductive Health and Menstrual Health Education for over three hundred (300) students from different schools in the council area. In her welcome address, Hon Amaka, said she is delighted to welcome the people at Idemili South Local Government Headquarters Ojoto.  She noted that it is a collective effort to consolidate on the Gov Soludo Solution Government which is amied at a prosperous, livable and smart homeland.  Advocating for the Girl Child training on Reproductive Health And Menstrual Health Education, the Council Boss seized the opportunity to sensitise the school girls on menstrual hygiene.  Lending his voice to the topic; Advancing the Girl Child Sexual And Reproducti

 Ward Based Medical Outreach: Hundreds benefit from free medical outreach in Idemili South Council Area. By Emmy Young  Idemili South Local Government has flagged off a Health Initiative tagged “Ward–Based Medical Outreach”. The event, which was the first of its kind in the area, took place at the Council Headquarters Ojoto is in collaboration with the Anambra State Ministry of Health, Idemili South Local Government and Anambra State Primary Health Care  Development Agency. Over 400  elderly men, women, youths, children and indigent ones turned out to benefit from the free medical outreach who received free testing, blood pressure checks, eye checks, blood sugar checks, HIV testing, free medical drugs and free binoculars and other services. Many of the beneficiaries, who spoke with newsmen, commended Gov Chukwuma Soludo for the wonderful gesture. They also commended the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Council Area, Hon Amaka Obi for all inclusive style of leadership noti

 APGA Congress: Ibezim Assures of Transparency By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim has assured Awka South All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Members of transparent congress, which will be conducted with strict adherence to the party guidelines. Dr Ibezim, gave this assurance during a  meeting of APGA Awka South stakeholders, at Trig Point Hotel, Nibo, on Sunday May 14, 2023. Mr Deputy Governor, while assuring of transparent congress, noted that the party is  looking for capable hands who can manage the party effectively in the face of challenges confronting it, clarifying that, APGA executive offices are not for settlement of long serving members, rather for quality party men and women with different thinking that can win new members for the party. He insisted that the state government is deploying its lean resources in building roads and other critical infrastructures,  which will benefit not just party members but Ndi Anambra in general