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 Skill Acquisition: Idemili South Council Chairman, Obi, flags off training for youths and women  By Emmy Young  The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Council Area, Hon Obi Amaka Iyom, on Friday flagged off the second phase of the skill acquisition training programme for youths and women in Idemili South.  The training programme tagged “Sklls Acquisition Training programme for youth's and women” which would benefit over 200 young and adults, is being facilitated through the office of Transition Committee Chairman of the Council Area. Declaring the training open, Hon Amaka Obi urged the beneficiaries to take advantage of the programme to reintegrate into the society and better their lives.  She further addressed the trainees and their resource persons in their respective groups, took a tour of the groups to see their respective section/departments and what they had made after the flag off of the programme. She expressed joy over the seriousness the beneficiaries were at

 HEALTH: Idemili South Council Chairman Flags Off Maternal Newborn, Child Health Week, Tasks Pregnant Women On Antenatal care By Emmy Young  The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Council Area, Hon Obi Amaka Iyom , today flagged off the Maternal Newborn, Child Health week and tasks pregnant women on antenatal care.  The free medical treatment initiated by Idemili South Local Government Area was in collaboration with Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency. The medical outreach which is geared towards promoting and ensuring good health for the residents in the above mentioned council area had in attendance the Secretary/CEO Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Pharmacist Chisom Uchem, UNICEF Personnel cum Technical Facilitator, Mrs Louis Onyeike, Director Idemili South Health Authority, Mrs Florence Ojukwu, ward councilors, Ward Development Committee (WDC) Representatives–Chief Ikedimma Aniukwu, Chief Felix Onwuka amongst other Stakeholders. The O

 RootsWatch Magazine conferred Idemili South Council Boss National Distinguished Local Government Chairman Merit Award. The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) was conferred 'Distinguished Local Government Chairman Award by Rootswatch magazine for quality leadership through service delivery and accountability. The national award according to Prince Bayode Ojo who is the chairman, Rootswatch editorial board said that it was designed to showcase the impactful achievements of local government helmsman and reward excellence in grassroots governance. Hon. Obi lauded Rootswatch magazine for recognizing her commitment to infrastructure, health care, human capital development, educational development and other numerous people-oriented programs. She described the award as a challenge to do more and also applauded the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo for giving her the opportunity to serve umu Ide

 Anambra: Idemili South Council Boss Holds Teachers Summit For Basic And Post Basic Schools To Improve And Strengthen Teaching Profession By Emmy young  The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Council Area, Hon Obi Amaka Iyom has Convened a One Day Summit for Basic and Post Basic Schools in Idemili South Council Area.   The event which was declared open by the Chairperson/Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board ASUBEB, Dr. Vera Nwadinobi had in attendance the Member Representing Idemili North Constituency, Anambra State House of Assembly Hon Kingsley Udemezue, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh represented by Mrs Onyeuma Ngozi, the Chairmanship Post Primary School Service Commission, PPSSC, Awka, Prof Nkechi Ikediugwu ably represented by Mrs Ugochukwu Chidimma, the Chairman Local Government Service Commission Awka, Hon Vincent Ezeaka, Dr Ikechukwu Augustine- Lecturer Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of E

 CHIEF SUNDAY EZEOFOR EMERGES AS THE IGWE ELECT OF UMUONA COMMUNITY. By Mike Okechukwu. Following the recent withdrawal of the Certificate of Recognition of the dethroned Igwe of Umuona by the government of Anambra State, the ancient kingdom of Umuona Community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra South Senatorial Zone has unanimously voted for Ozor Chief Sunday Ezeofor (Okpataozuoha na Umuona) as the new Igwe-Elect after a very peaceful election that saw the other contestants step down for his emergence. The election which was monitored by staff of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs has been adjudged by the good people of Umuona as a very credible and transparent exercise.  The Town Union executives and entire people of Umuona Community were thrown in joyful celebration and they thanked Mr. Commissioner - Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne  and Mr. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo for restoring peace and order in their community.  Chief Okpataozuora as

 OZOH FLAGS OFF WATER BOREHOLE  AT ADAZI-ANI ...COMMISSIONS CLASSROOM BLOCK BUILT BY DIM CJ EKWE  The TC Chairman of Anaocha LGA, Hon Gerald Ikechukwu Ozoh (Mmili) has flagged off solar powered borehole at Community Primary School Adazi-Ani, Anaocha LGA aimed at improving access to safe water for pupils, staff and community members at the school compound on Friday, June 23,2024. During the flag off ceremony, Hon Ozoh commended the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo for taking the lead in the Public Community Private Partnership model under his administration. The Anaocha Boss noted that the initiative would boost the supply of hygienic water, sanitation and reduce infection in communities. The Mayor commended the Commissioner for Local Governments,Hon Tony Collins Nwabunwanne for all his efforts in the ministry and ensuring that the solution agenda is carried out in all the Local Governments in Anambra state. He affirmed that his administration will remain committed to the

 Don’t Leave Politics For Older Generations, Amaka Obi Tells Youths  By Emmy Young  The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Council Area, Hon Obi Amaka Iyom has urged the youths to participate actively in the State and Nigeria’s politics. Hon Amaka Obi who doubles as the Convener Women Initiative For Greater (WIGA) and Member Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) in the State, said gone were the days politics was left for the old generation. Hon Amaka gave the charge at Ojoto, the Local Government Headquarters, during the distribution of Palm seedlings to the  twelve (12) political wards in the council area. Briefing newsmen, the council boss said though youths representation in both the federal and state assemblies was encouraging, more young Nigerians should seek political offices. She added, “the problem that we face in the Nigeria political system is that we are all sitting in our comfort zones and doing nothing but lamenting rather than participating in the process

 APGA National Chairman, Ezeokenwa, Visits Alaba International Market, Commiserates with Victims of the Recent Demolition. By Vincent O Ezechukwu  The New National Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance, (APGA), Barr. Ezeokenwa, Sylvester Jnr. has in line with the party's mantra "Be your brother's keeper" (Onye ghana Nwanne ya) stormed Alaba International Market, Lagos in solidarity with victims of the recent demolition of shops and plazas at the Igbo dominated  market. Barr Ezeokenwa while commiserating with the stakeholders, victims, and the leadership of the International Market, during the visit, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, urged them not to despair, declaring that APGA as a party of the masses feels their pains, especially in these times of economic hardship and will do everything legally possible to find solution to their plight. He added that as a political party, APGA stands for a better Nigeria, a country where rule of law reigns as the constitution provi

 ANAMBRA: Dunukofia LG Renames Major Road After Prince Arthur Eze.  - LG boss, Onyemaobi says action is in recognition of Arthur Eze's Contribution To Humanity  - The Road, Ezi Otimgbodomgbo, Starts From Ukpo Junction To Oyeagu Abagana Junction.  By NEWS EDITOR Dunukofia,   Cover Stories Saturday Jun 17, 2023 During a security summit held at Dunukofia Local Government Council on Saturday, June 10, 2023 under the leadership of Hon. Onyemaobi Augustine Nonyelum, an important road was renamed after an illustrious son of Dunukofia Kingdom, Prince Engr. Dr. Arthur Eze. The official ceremony which held at Ogwulugwu layout, Ukpo, Dunukofia LGA Anambra State attracted several dignitaries. During the occasion, Hon. Augustine Nonyelum presented the sign post of the road bearing "Prince Engr. Dr. Arthur Eze Avenue" to Ichie Sir Izuchukwu Nwabueze (Ichie Chinemeze N'Ukpo), the Principal Secretary to the Igwe of Ukpo Community who stood in for Prince Arthur Eze.  The road, a major

 GOVERNOR SOLUDO'S SILENT RECONSTRUCTION AND BEAUTIFICATION OF LGA HEADQUARTERS - AGUATA LGA. By Mike Okechukwu. In continuation of my series on the ongoing but silent rehabilitation, reconstruction, and beautification of all the local government headquarters in Anambra State by the Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo 's administration, i wish to present to you all, the newly constructed edifices and aesthetic surroundings of Aguata Local Government Headquarters in Anambra South Senatorial Zone of Anambra State. These projects are all being initiated and executed through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs ably led by the multiple award winning Commissioner - Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne who is always in tandem with Mr. Governors visions and directives.  It is imperative to recall that sometime last year, at the beginning of the Soludo administration, the Aguata LGA headquarter came under devastating attack by a dismembered and fleeing non state actors

 Anaocha LG Revenue Committee on Sensitization tour at Communities ... Ready To Tackle Revenue leakages, All Manner of Financial Misconducts The Anaocha LGA Revenue Committee led by Mrs Obianyo Chigozie has commenced visitations to markets on Sensitization and revenue drive. The group visited some of the major markets in the communities, where they found out some question­able transactions and diver­sion of revenues meant for the government into different pockets. They noticed that mar­ket leaders are collecting levies from the traders  but the money were not remitted to the government. They promised to sanitize the system including overpayments, revenue leakages, and all manner of financial misconducts in the local government. The traders commended the  governor for his commitments to running a transparent government that will have direct impact on the people. Anaocha LG Media ✍️

 Anaocha Boss Commends Soludo on the Launching of 2023 farming season The Transition Chairman of Anaocha Local Government Area, Hon Gerald Ikechukwu Ozoh (Mmili) has commended the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo for his decision to make agriculture the number one pillar of his economic blueprints. He made the remarks during the launching of 2023 agric session by the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo represented by the Deputy Governor,Dr Onyeka Ibezim on Thursday,June 15,2023 at Awka. He noted that upon assumption of office, the Governor prioritised promotion of sustainable agriculture practices which enhanced biodiversity, soil health and climate resilience. He maintained that  Ndi Anambra should rise to the occasion by coming into agriculture in a much bigger way to help sustain the momentum Soludo has built in this sector. Anaocha LG Media ✍️

10th National Assembly: State Women Leader APGA Anambra State Congratulates Okafor, Agbodike, others By Emmy Young  The State Women Leader of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Anambra State, Hon Mrs Esther Chinyere Onyekesi, has congratulated the new Members Representing Aguata Federal Constituency, Hon Engr Dominic Okafor (FNSE) and Member Representing Ihiala Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon Pascal Agbodike PhD on their Inauguration to their new offices on Tuesday.  Hon Onyekesi also congratulated the Member Representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Hon. Uchenna Eleodimmuo and the Member Representing Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency, Hon. Lady Chinwe Maureen Gwacham on their inauguration in the 10th National Assembly. The Women Leader who at the National Assembly to witness the inaugural session, in a statement made available to newsmen, described the newly Inaugurated National Assembly Members as experienced legislators who are worthy of the offices

 Growing insecurity in Idemili South Local Government, Nnobi Community raises economic concern ......Unveils New Security Outfit Nnobi community in Idemili South council area has  floated a security outfit geared towards checkmating the increasing wave of crime in the town.  The security outfit, among other things, will maintain strong relationship with security agencies in neighboring communities to ensure maximum maintenance of law and order and report their day to day activities to the Nigeria Police Force and the town union of the community.  The traditional ruler of Nnobi, Igwe Nick Obi, who unveiled the outfit, said there was need to keep the security of the community intact as it soon growing into a commercial hub. The monarch who spoke through the Prime Minister of the town, Chief Onyechi Ifejuee prayed for protection, long life and achievements of the set objectives for the betterment of the Nnobi people and entire Anambra state and Nigeria at large. The President General of N

 World Environment Day: Anambra Targets Plastic Waste-Free Environment By Vincent O Ezechukwu  Engr Felix Odumegwu Ph.D. Anambra Commissioner for Environment  In commemoration of the 2023 World Environment Day, the Anambra state government, through the Ministry of Environment, has set machinery in motion to achieve a plastic waste-free environment across the 21 local government areas in the state. Addressing members of the press in his office, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the state's Commissioner for Environment, Engr Felix Odumegwu Ph.D. stated that, in line with this year's World Environment Day's Theme which focuses on Solutions to Plastic Pollution with the #BeatPlasticPullution, the state government through his ministry in collaboration with Anambra Waste Recyclers Association is set to hold the maiden edition of all the Anambra Community Plastic Waste Recovery challenges. Engr Odumegwu added that this is also his ministry's effort to actualize the vision of the Execu

ANAMBRA STATE PHYSICAL PLANNING Removes Structure Sitting On Drainage Channels In a bid to sustain the Solution Mantra of a prosperous, livable and smart homeland. The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government, Hon Amaka Obi has led the team of State Joint Task Force to remove illegal Structures sitting on drainage channel at Alor community by the Anambra State Physical Planning Board.  The Agency said that the illegal structures constitute a lot of problem in the society such as building structures on the top of drainage channels.  Speaking to the newsmen Hon Amaka Obi called on the community President Generals (PGs) to checkmate this ugly situation, which according to her will wreak havoc and affect the free flow of water in the area. She urged well-meaning Ndị Idemili South to help government by avoid building of structures and indiscriminate dumping of refuse into the drainage channel while expressing optimism that a Greater Idemili is achievable. Also speakin