Anambra News

 AU and Putschists, a new Trend in African Politics By Vincent O Ezechukwu  With the current trend of forceful takeover of governments by the military in many African countries, (latest being Gabon) especially West and Central Africa, coupled with the Arab Spring that swept North African dictators from power few years ago, it is henceforth change or be changed. As long as the African Union (AU)Keep tolerating fantastically corrupt leaders, election riggers and sit tight presidents among  the ranks of African leaders, they have no choice than to welcome putschists among their members and also adjust to the new realities. Unfortunately, threat of ineffectual sanctions can no longer be an option. AU as an international organisation has remained docile, while Africans suffer under bad leadership, except in few countries, most African countries are badly governed with rate of poverty on the increase year on year on. It is now or never for Africa, the continent with so much potential to domi

 ANAMBRA: Govt alerts flood prone communities over threat By Tony Ezike The government of Anambra State has urged people residing within the flood prone areas of the state to take appropriate steps in view of impending flooding so as to save lives and properties. According to a statement released by Christian Aburime Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Anambra State, it is time to take proactive measures and be fully alert! The 24 paragraph statement read,  “As the annual release of excess water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam is upon us, there is a looming threat of severe flooding that could endanger lives, homes, and livelihoods in vulnerable areas in Nigeria. “It is crucial to be aware, be informed, and be prepared in the face of this potential disaster. “According to the National Emergency Management Agency, the Cameroon authorities have lately issued their annual dam water release alert, and no fewer than 11 states including Anambra, Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, De

 Government sets up committee on distribution of relief materials to 2022 Anambra flood victims Chinyere Nwoye Anambra State Government has set up the committee for the distribution of relief materials to 2022 flood victims in the state. The committee is to be headed by the Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Chief Paul Odenigbo while the Executive Director SEMA, Mr. CY Agupugo will serve as the secretary. Other members of the committee are the Special Adviser (SA) to the governor on Political Matters, Mr. Alex Obiogbolu Oganiru Anambra The Commissioner for Local Government and Town Union Matters, Mr. Collins Tonycollins Nwabunwanne and the Transition Committee Chairmen (TCC) of the eight affected Local Government Areas (LGA). The LGAs are Anambra West, Anambra East, Ayamelum, Awka North, Ogbaru, Ekwusigo, Ihiala and Idemili South. Inauguration of the committee was held in a meeting held at the SEMA office, Awka. Chief Odenigbo during the meeting commended the

Group honours Idemili South Council Chair, Amaka Obi with ‘Award of Honour’ By Emmy Young  ....Commends service to Ndị Idemili South  ....Says Award was in recognition of Giant strides A group National Union of Anambra State Students (NUASS), Tuesday, honoured the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon Obi Amaka Iyom, with ‘Award of Honour’. According to the NUASS President, Comr Nnanna Lawrence Chukwudi the Idemili South Council Boss was recognised and selected by the students based on her impact and commitment on service to the good people of Idemili South, her excellent scorecard having achieved great giant strides and service to humanity. While explaining further, the National vice president of the group, Ms Ifunanya Jasmine Benjamin said the award was also in appreciation of her contributions to student development and capacity building of young people from Idemili South Local Government Area of the State. In her response, Hon Amaka said, “I hear

 Idemili South Council Boss, Hon. Amaka Obi Celebrates One Year Anniversary In Office. ......Seeks For More Support From Idemili South Stakeholders. The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) yesterday celebrated her one year anniversary in office, seeks for more support from stakeholders. Addressing umu Idemili, Council boss said, he appreciates God for the gift of life, strength and protection upon her and the council members, she also commended Governor Charles Soludo and his amiable wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo for giving her such opportunity to serve umu Idemili South. Council boss maintained that since Governor Charles Soludo took the mantle of leadership, there are alot of development in the State, urging ndi Anambra to continue supporting Charly Nwamgbafor in his bid for liveable homeland. She further detailed her achievements in the past one year and seeks for more support from Idemili South stakeholders to take the cou

 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐳𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐂 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐦 𝐎𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐎𝐧𝐲𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐨𝐛𝐢 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐮m (Ancestor), 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. (𝐃𝐫.) 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐰𝐮 𝐄𝐳𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐔𝐤𝐩𝐨, 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐨 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚, 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐳𝐞. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐂 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡

 APGA National Chairman Congratulates Oye on Well-Deserved Award of Excellence  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, has congratulated Chief Dr. Ozomkpu Victor Oye , the former National Chairman of APGA, on the Award of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Development bestowed upon him by the Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in partnership with the Institute of Professional Entrepreneurs and Strategic Administrators (IPESA). Barr. Ezeokenwa , who was represented at the event by some colleagues in the National Working Committee of APGA, described Ozomkpu Victor Ike Oye as a man of wisdom and notable achievements. Barr. Ezeokenwa expressed his admiration for Chief Dr. Oye, saying, "I congratulate Chief Dr. Ozomkpu Victor Ike Oye on this well-deserved honor. His significant contributions in entrepreneurship and human capital development have made a big impact." "Chief D

 WIDOWS RIGHT FOR SUSTAINABLE FAMILY PEACE ENHANCEMENT Yesterday at the Idemili South Secretariat Ojoto I hosted and sponsored the widows across the 12 wards of the Local Government to a sensitization session on sustainable family peace enhancement with the United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC) team led by Amb Mrs Amaka Ezedioranma, Executive Director UNIPGC. Experts from the UNIPG took time to educate the widows on the sustainability of peace in families . It was highly refreshing and thought provoking .  Undoubtedly, For the widows the changing nature of the role in the family, demands for re-equipping them with new knowledge capable of repositioning them for the task of peace maintenance and national unity.  High point of the program was when the widows amidst tears poured encomiums and prayers on me . I felt very emotional and confident to do more .  I shared and distributed Lots of food items including rice ,Garri and stipends to the widows, this is co

 Hon. Amaka Obi Hails GOV. Soludo's Palliative Measures To Cushion The Economic Challenges In The State. The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) has hailed the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo over palliative measures to Cushion the economic challenges in Anambra State. Hon. Amaka Obi who is also the convener of Women Initiatives For Greater Anambra(WIGA) commended Governor Charles Soludo, described the steps taken by Charly Nwamgbafor as timely, stating that it will go a long way to assist residents in the state. She further said that Idemili South residents were full of praises for the Governor on the timely intervention regarding the palliative measures to cushion the effect of economic challenges in the State, saying that it will go a long way to ease the pains of the masses. She described salary increments of all public servants, paying every pensioner and public servant a monthly f

 COMMENDING GOVERNOR SOLUDO'S REMARKABLE PALLIATIVE MEASURES! I am filled with immense pride and gratitude as I commend the Governor of Anambra State and National Leader of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, for his remarkable efforts in addressing the hardships faced by the people of Anambra State. In light of the recent subsidy removal, Governor Soludo has demonstrated great empathy and concern for the wellbeing of our Ndi Anambra by this singular gesture. He has rolled out a comprehensive palliative program aimed at cushioning the hardships faced by Ndi Anambra during these challenging times. This initiative is a testament to the fact that APGA, as a party, places the wellbeing of citizens as its primary concern in the spirit of "Be your brothers and sisters keeper" I would further commend Governor Soludo for his visionary leadership and determination to alleviate the sufferings of our people. This palliative program reflects

GOV. SOLUDO ANNOUNCES ANAMBRA STATE INTERIM RESPONSE TO CUSHION THE EFFECTS OF ECONOMIC CHALLENGES See below for the full text of the Governor’s broadcast👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽     Nigeria is undergoing fundamental re-setting of the macroeconomic framework. The long overdue disruptive change (especially the removal of subsidy on PMS and reduction of distortions in the exchange rate) comes with certain hardships on all the residents of Nigeria. Governments at all levels in Nigeria have shown a keen commitment to ameliorate the consequent short term effects of the policy change on livelihoods. The President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has rolled out an agenda of palliatives as the response of the federal government. We support the FGN agenda and expect to partner with the federal government to ensure that Anambra residents benefit maximally from the federal programmes.   Ours is a government on the foundation of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). We are progressives, a

Nnobi: Amb Chiagoziem Akonu assures of good leadership, gets more endorsement By Emmy young The frontline contender's for the office of Nnobi Youth President in the forthcoming election, Amb Chiagoziem Akonu popularly known as Banja, has assured of radical departure from the low tempo of leadership to that which would ensure robust and good leadership aimed at delivery of quality services to the women, youths and Nnobi community in general. Amb Akonu, who frowned at the ugly situation of low Human Capital Development in the community said, his leadership would ensure that the Youths of Nnobi community added their voices at both the Community, Local Government and State level. Amb Akonu made the disclosure at the Birthday Ceremony of the Comr Okechukwu Mmadunagu, the incumbent president (P.G)  of Nnobi community youth. He made the remarks when he received the endorsement of an illustrious son of Ebenesi Nnobi in the name of Mr Emeka Umeji (Woja Woja) on the occasion of Mr Okechukwu

 ONYEMAOBI HOSTS APGA EXCOS, PREACHES UNITY, MUTUAL LOVE AND RESPECT; URGES PROMOTION OF APGA DUNUKOFIA AS ONE INDIVISIBLE FAMILY AND PLEDGES MONTHLY FINANCIAL DONATION AND OTHER SUPPORTS -- Harrison A. N. In his quest to build greater formidable party structure and maintain APGA dominance in Dunukofia LGA, the Transition Chairman of Dunukofia LGA, Mayor Onyemaobi Augustine Nonyelum (Ancestor) on Wednesday, 16th August, 2023 hosted all the Dunukofia LG executives, five principal executives of each of the 14 Wards across the Local Government Area and the 14 ward councillors. The strategic meeting was officially convened at the Council Hall of the Local Government Secretariat, Ukpo, through the Dunukofia Party Chairman, Chief Patrick Emeka Okonkwo (Ezesinachi). In his speech, Hon. Onyemaobi commended the executives for honoring the meeting as convened while, he also appreciated their steadfast in discharging their various roles in the party so far. Speaking further, he urged the executiv

Ezewuzie  Urges Ndi Anambra to Support People with Disability By Vincent O Ezechukwu  The chairman, Anambra State Disability Rights Commission (DRC), Barrister Chuka Ezewuzie, has urged Ndi Anambra, especially the government to support people with disability in order to reach their full potential. Ezewuzie made this call on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 during a programme held at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka which attracted members of the commission, persons living with disabilities, Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obiabo among other stakeholders. In his address  the chairman of the commission, Barr. Chuks Ezewuzie who spoke virtually said that the Anambra State House of Assembly passed the State's Disability Rights bill on thirteenth September, 2018 and was assented to by former Governor Willie Obiano on eighteenth December, 2018, and mandated the domestication of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilit

 AUGUST MEETING: Hon. Amaka Obi Urges Women To Share Ideas, Embrace Healthy Living. The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) has urged women to share ideas in this period of August meeting and embrace healthy living. Hon. Amaka Obi made the statement when she joined umu nwanyi Oraukwu and Akwukwu during their annual August meeting. She aforementioned that women should always be courageous and speak up on issues affecting them, embrace healthy living, and proper upbringing of children, stating that drug abuse and illicit drug use, especially among youths is alarming and called for concerted effort to stop the menace. Council boss stated that illicit drugs is dangerous to health and can mar the future of our youths, affirming that self control is the best way to stay out of drugs. She said, drug trafficking and illicit drug use are becoming menace in the country and urged women to do their best in making sure that their ch

 ONE YEAR OF MASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN IDEMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA. The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) had been working closely with the ideas, ideals and vision of our hard working Governor, Professor Charles Soludo. Toeing the same line of action with Professor Charles Soludo's vision of Green, Sustainable, Clean and Liveable homeland, Hon. Amaka Obi and her team have been able to impact positively on the patriotic people of Idemili South Local Government Area. The development of infrastructure facilities is the key indicator for measuring any societal development.  Council boss and her team have worked closely with Anambra State Government under the leadership of Governor Charles Soludo, through the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Matters for the good people of Idemili South with the flag-off and construction of many roads and other infrastructures in the are

Dr Mrs Soludo flags off world exclusive breastfeeding week, calls for zero water campaign. By Emmy Young  As the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) celebration kicks off on the 1st August, the Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo has urged the people of Idemili South Local Government to become advocates of exclusive breastfeeding and support mothers to practice optimal breastfeeding for the good of the State. Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike at the flag off ceremony in Ojoto, Idemili South Local Government Headquarters said that this year edition of WBW with the Global theme Let's make breastfeeding and work, work: Women should not have to choose between breastfeeding their children and their work. The Commissioner's speech reiterated the Governor's wife commitment towards supporting exclusive breastfeeding in the State noting that, “the Anambra State Ministry of Health remains committed to support, protect and promote b

 Niger Republic  a Trap Nigeria Should Avoid by all Means  By Vincent O Ezechukwu  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday, July 30, imposed sanctions on Niger Republic following a military coup on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The regional body went further to issue a threat of use of force if the coupists fail to restore democracy in the Sahel country of 25.25 million within a week. It is obvious that any military intervention in Niger will be led by the Nigeria military, not just as the immediate Southern neighbour of Niger, rather, due to Nigeria's leading role in peace making in Africa, particularly in the sub region. Again her Afro-centric foreign policy leaves her a little choice not to play the big brother role to her immediate neighbor by sending the military into the country to restore democracy, as she has done in  both in Sierra Leone and Sao Tome  and Principer. Nigeria should understand that things have changed in the International System and even

Score Card: One Year Of Localizing the Solution Agenda In Dunukofia, At Agụ Ukpo Through JASDID. The Score Card: The Solution agenda of Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo's Administration was today birthed in Dunukofia, one year ago. My appointment as the Transition Committee Chairman of Dunukofia Local Government Area,that of the 14 Councillors plus two others from the 14 Political Wards in Dunukofia Local Government Areas was a confirmation of the Solution Apostles. We are proudly called Dunukofia Solution Team. The journey so far has been full of challenges and positive results. We recall that after our confirmation by the Anambra State House of Assembly. Mr Governor swore us in on the 2nd of August 2022, marking the beginning of a new dawn in Dunukofia. Like Mr. Governor would say: "He applied for the job and he was employed by Ndi Anambra." I applied when the Chairmanship position was micro-zoned to Nawgu, for no Nawgu citizen has ever served as the Chairman of the Local G

 PRESS RELEASE, FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN DUNUKOFIA LGA 1st August, 2023  RE- A CASE OF IMPERSONATION OF OFFICE BY ONE CHUKWUDI RAPHAEL ANENE, A CONDUCT LIKELY TO CAUSE TOTAL BREAK DOWN OF LAW AND ORDER, AND BREACH OF PEACE IN IFITEDUNU TOWN. My office has received a letter on the above subject matter dated 31st July, 2023. Impersonating the office of the President General of any Town Union is totally against the Anambra State law, and thwarting the peace of any community is highly prohibited and must not be tolerated in Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo's led State Government. The process of becoming President General of any Town Union in Anambra State must include but not limited to; a) a written letter of notification to the State Government for an election, b) getting an approval letter from the State Government, c) getting the office of the LG Chairman to monitor the election proper as approved by the State Government, d) duly returned by a returning officer at end of the