Anambra News

 Njoku or N'joker? BY IZUCHUKWU Adichie The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), like many political parties in Nigeria, has had its share of villains and imposters whose only intent is to cause internal political wrangling. Among these, Edozie Njoku and outcasted Chekwa Okorie stand out as mere political jokers who have somersaulted into politics with many deceits, blackmail of relevant government agencies, and lacking ethical principles. They seem to think they can do anything and get away with it. Listening to the undisputable APGA National Chairman, Barr Sly Ezeokenwa on Arise TV last night, where he presented all the legal facts before the court of public opinion and raised relevant questions for INEC to provide a court order that announced one Edozie N'joker as non-existing party’s national chairman, one may wonder why this proxy N'joker is still walking freely in Nigeria instead of being in prison for deceiving the electoral commission. He should not be walking fr

 ANAMBRA AT 33; SOLUDO’S UNIQUE LEADERSHIP IMPACT PUTS ANAMBRA ON THE RISE By Christian ABURIME In an extempore but lucid speech that echoed the aspirations of Ndi Anambra, the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on Tuesday marked the 33rd anniversary of the State with a powerful message of progress, unity, appreciation, and unalloyed rededication to a greater future.  His words were beyond just a celebration of the state’s journey since its creation on August 27, 1991; they were also a passionate call to action, a reminder of the shared vision that binds the people of Anambra together. Governor Soludo eloquently painted a picture of a state that has risen from the aspirations of its founders to become a bastion of economic vitality and social progress in Nigeria.  Today, Anambra is not just another state; it is a thriving entity ranking among the top six largest economies in the country. Despite some challenges, both national and sub-national, the state

 The owners of the sealed properties violated the law, and the claim that the sealing was targeted at the Labour Party and one Edozie Njoku is a fallacy BY IZUCHUKWU Adichie Recently, there was news on some sections of social media regarding the Anambra State Housing Corporation's actions to seal several properties at Udoka Housing Estate in Awka. The sealing of these properties was a result of the illegal conversion of residential buildings into political offices without obtaining the necessary approval. It's important to note that the sealing of these offices is not targeted at any specific group or individuals but is a response to the illegal use of residential buildings for commercial purposes without proper authorization. Under the administration of Soludo, Anambra state has placed a strong emphasis on maintaining law and order. As a result, when property owners disregarded the law, thereby, allowing many residential buildings to be defaced by the constant posting of banne

 ANAMBRA AT 33: THE LIGHT SHINES ON BRIGHTER By Christian ABURIME  Another year, another anniversary. As Anambra State marks its 33rd anniversary today, it is a moment of reflection and celebration, a time to appreciate the monumental strides made and look forward to an even more promising future. Since its creation on August 27, 1991, Anambra State has evolved, overcoming numerous challenges to emerge as a model of progress and development in Nigeria. And under the leadership of the current administration, ably led by Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, the state has remained true to the dream of its founding fathers: a prosperous and livable homeland for all its citizens. One of the hallmarks of the current government has been its untiring commitment to security and stability. Recognising that peace is the substratum of development, the administration has implemented comprehensive measures to combat crime and ensure the safety of every citizen. From reclaiming areas previously do

 September 28: It Does Not Matter If Any Political Party Refuses To Participate In The Upcoming Local Government Elections By Izuchukwu Adichie It is not surprising to see some anti-progressives in Anambra continue to oppose the state's developmental progress and inclusive governance achieved under the Soludo administration. Their opposition to the upcoming local government elections, which are to be conducted by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) on September 28, is a clear reflection of their hate for the political advancement in the state. These individuals have in the past taken to the market square with their reckless utterances that only serve their interest, blackmail and campaign of calumny to clamour for the conduct of the local government election. However, it is important to note that ANSIEC has given assurance to Ndi Anambra regarding its readiness to organize local government elections that are both free and fair, which hasn't been conducte

 Dr Omenugha Intensities Efforts Towards Shaping The Building Artisans, Craftsmen Mindset By Valentine Mbadugha  More building artisans and craftsmen in Anambra state has continued to identify with the initiative of standardization and certification of the solution administration as the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programme, Dr Nelson Omenugha pushes to unify them under one umbrella. Dr Omenugha today held another fruitful meeting with the building artisans and craftsmen in Anambra state, where he received more new members. Dr Omenugha while addressing the gathering at the SSG conference hall, government house, Awka, noted that the whole essence is to build them into becoming more responsible and valuable for their good and that of the state. He decried the act of importing artisans from other parts of Nigeria because of their attitude to work and lack of professionalism. He noted that getting them well trained and certified will enable them to beco

 Fahuf Foundation Seeks Strategic Partnership with Anambra Youth Empowerment Office   On Wednesday, August 14th, the Fahuf International Humanitarian Foundation led by Ms Fred Akpabio paid a visit to Dr. Nelson Omenugha, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State on Youth Empowerment Programme. During the visit, the delegation formally introduced the foundation, outlining its vision and mission. In her opening remarks, Ms Akpabio noted, "We are Fahuf International Humanitarian Foundation, committed to supporting the needy, the disabled, orphans, and the less privileged." The foundation expressed its gratitude to Dr. Omenugha for his humanitarian contributions and services to Anambra State through his office and YESS platform. They acknowledged the positive impact of his efforts in empowering youths and uplifting the vulnerable in society. The primary purpose of the visit, as stated by the foundation, was to seek the adoption of their organization by Dr. Omenugha'

 THE JINX-BREAKING ENIGMA IN GOVERNOR SOLUDO By Christian ABURIME *_“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”_*                           - Martin Luther King Jr. In human history, there would always be individuals whose lives subsist as destined epitomes of extraordinary purpose and unparalleled achievement. They are enigmas who possess an innate ability to shatter conventions, break long-standing jinxes, and blaze trails where none existed before. By uncanny destiny, the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is such an enigma.  The Governor’s life continues to be an instructive treatise on the Nietzschean concept of the Übermensch, the idea of an individual who transcends conventional boundaries and creates new values in a world of endless possibilities. From his early days as a brilliant student and academic, his stint as a revolutionary CBN gove

 Anambra LG Elections: The whistle has been blown BY IZUCHUKWU Adichie The whistle for September 28 has finally been blown as the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced the date for the conduct of the local government elections which hasn't been conducted in the state in the past two decades. Ndi Anambra had not experienced a proper local government election and an effective local government system. For the past two decades, the local system was non-functional, abandoned, and in ruins with no access to administrative duties. It was so bad that workers did not show up for work, pensioners at the local level were owed a backlog of unpaid pensions, and the welfare of local government staff was neglected. However, in two years, Soludo has made the best of a bad system. He has kept his promise about conducting local government elections, since he assumed office he has been unleashing the potential of governance at the local levels. He has promoted accounta

 ANSEC AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF UKWU-AKI TO UKWUORJI ROAD, AWKA; SECURITY OF CHIEF JEROME UDOJI SECRETARIAT, AWKA After due consideration of the memo presented by Engr. Obinna Nduka, MD/CEO of Anambra Road Maintenance Agency (ARMA), the 25th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting has approved the award of contract for the rehabilitation of the failed sections of Ukwuaki to Ukwuorji Road, off Ifite Road, Awka,  by the Anambra Road Maintenance Agency (ARMA). The job will be done at the sum of N133,076,722. 50 (One Hundred and Thirty-Three Million, Seventy-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty-Two Naira, Fifty Kobo). In a bid to ensure the safety of workers and safeguard public utilities at Chief Jerome Udoji  State Secretariat, Awka, Anambra State, ANSEC has also approved the contract for strengthening the security architecture as follows: i. Installation of surveillance cameras and accessories and equipping of the control rooms. The contract was awarded to Sol

 "We supported our boss to ensure he didn't cry profusely as he gave his daughter out in marriage." BY IZUCHUKWU Adichie A short story of how our team provided support to our boss, Gov. Soludo, during the emotional moments of his daughter's traditional wedding ceremony held in his modest Isuofia home. The ceremony was deeply significant for Soludo, as his first daughter, who was the third daughter to be born in the Soludos dynasty in over 140 years, and the second daughter to get married in the Soludos dynasty were getting married traditionally. On two separate occasions, he struggled to hold back his tears, evidence of the overwhelming emotions that gripped him. The first noticeable moment unfolded during the "Igbankwu" custom, as Adaora knelt before her father for the exchange of palm wine. Despite the subdued atmosphere, it was evident that Soludo was on the brink of tears as he fulfilled the solemn traditions. The second emotionally charged moment occurr

 Idemili South Council Chairperson, Amaka Obi felicitates with Gov. Soludo over daughter's marriage By Emmy Young  The Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Transition Committee, Hon. Mrs. Amaka Obi has felivitated with Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his family for successfully giving out the hand of his daughter, Adaora in marriage. Speaking to newsmen at Soludo's home town, Isuofia in Aguata Local Government Area of the state during the traditional marriage ceremony  between Adaora and her hearthrob, Arinze Ibekwe, Amaka Obi expressed optimism that the marriage would keep the couple together throughout their life time. She said it is the joy of every parent to witness the marriage ceremony of their sons and daughters while they are still alive and healthy and prayed God to keep the couple together throughout their life time. The council boss also lauded Soludo and his wife, Nonye for giving their daughter, Adaora adequate training that would help her to cope with the marri

 Soludo's Aide, Omenugha Moves To Unify Building Artisans, Craftsmen In Anambra State. By Valentine Mbadugha In line with Anambra State Government efforts to eradicate quackery in all sectors of the state, the Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programme, Dr Nelson Omenugha, has initiated moves to unite building artisans and craftsmen to maintain standards in the quality of services they provide.  Dr Omenugha, in pursuance of this objective, held a crucial meeting with the Association of Building  Artisans and Craftsmen of Nigeria ABACON, and other selected selected members of other professional bodies associated with building development. The meeting which was held at the SSG Conference Hall, Government House, Awka also attracted the members of the Southeast zone of ABACON. During the meeting, Dr Omenugha noted that building artisans and craftsmen are critical in sanitizing the sector targeted at ending m building collapse in the state. He noted that part of t

 1Youth, 2Skills Programme Will Boost Anambra's Investment Potentials- Okwubanego By Valentine Mbadugha (ABS News) Senior Special Assistant to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Investment, Mrs Obby Okwubanego, has emphasized that one youth two skills empowerment programme is a perfect platform that will raise skilled and smart youth entrepreneurs in Anambra State. Mrs Okwubanego gave the emphasis while noting that the programme has the capacity to boost the investment potentials of the state as many investors will always identify with a society that has the human capital and market for their business growth. According to Mrs Okwubanego, Anambra state government has continued to build huge bilateral relationships with foreign direct investors that will in due time yield positive result and will have direct impact on the economy of the state through job creation and improved revenue for Anambra state. She commended Governor Soludo for the sustainable empowerment initiative and the Commissi

 SOLUDO LAUNCHES ONE YOUTH, TWO SKILLS SOLUTION 2, TARGETS TO TRANSFORM ANAMBRA INTO THE LARGEST SKILL HUB By Christian ABURIME Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has launched the second batch of the "One Youth, Two Skills" Solution. Governor Soludo launched the initiative at the International Convention Centre, Awka. Speaking at the event which witnessed about 8,620 participants that qualified for the second batch of the programme, Governor Soludo described the children and the youth as the bridge to the future saying that is why his administration prioritizes human capital development. "Today, we are beginning the phase two of that big journey to ensure that our youths are empowered on a sustainable basis, to teach them how to fish and eliminate hunger. "Phase one of the programme had 5000 youths, trained on a peculiar way of igba boi, mentorship, etc. "Most of them have been empowered, and several of them now employers of labour.

 SOLUTION IS HERE - BEYOND A SLOGAN By Valentine Mbadugha  Slogans are catchy phrases that captures a brand's or a group's identity, philosophy or mission. Most often, it carries the overall message of that brand or brands core values just in few words. Slogans can simply be seen in form of using humor, emissions or personality to represent or emphasize brands mission. Just like a brand, leaders also adopt slogans which embodies their vision and mission. The slogan is expected to remind such a leader the purpose for which he ot she occupies the leadership position. Today in Anambra, the Governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, introduced a slogan "SOLUTION IS HERE"- a slogan carefully chosen in line with his Soludo Solution, the people's manifesto. Many have argued that Solution is here is truly an embodiment of Governor Chukwuma Soludo's agenda of a livable and prosperous Anambra state. Like Governor Soludo will always say that Anambra is on

 Building  Bankable Human Resource Through Equal Opportunity For All By Valentine Mbadugha  It was J.F Kennedy that once said that: "All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent."  To further explain the importance of having an equal opportunity for all, Nelson Mandela in one of his favourite quotes said, "During my lifetime, I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white dominant and I have fought against black dominant. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It's an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it's an ideal for which I'm prepared to die for". The equal opportunity model has since been adopted in Anambra by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR. A model that has continued to provide equal platform and opportunity for every onye

 1 Youth 2 Skills Phase Two Ready To Launch. By Valentine Mbadugha (ABS News) All is set and plans perfected to kick off the long anticipated 1 Youth 2 Skills programme phase two. Governor Chukwuma Soludo will on Thursday, 8th August, 2024 flagg off the phase two of the entrepreneurship programme for more youths to be empowered in Anambra State. Recall that the pilot phase of the programme empowered 5000 Anambra youths in different trade and skills with the target to create youth millionaires and quality jobs. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Patrick Agha Mba announced the development today in Awka where he revealed that the second phase is expected to train and empower 8000 youths with 620 training centers carefully chosen across the 326 political wards in Anambra State. Mr Agha Mba promised that the second phase will be community driven with improved services, proper monitoring and evaluation for the objective of the programme to be well achieved. He appreciated Governor Ch

1 YOUTH - 2 SKILLS PHASE 2: Soludo to rescue more households in Anambra, towards achieving a zero poverty rate BY IZUCHUKWU Adichie One of Soludo's administration's most ambitious goals for Ndi Anambra is to provide the youth with multiple valuable skills, making them capable of being valuable at home and exportable abroad. The administration is focused on creating an environment where successful individuals can create opportunities for others, thereby spreading prosperity across the state. Today, Soludo has not only kept his promises but has also produced a higher number of young millionaires than any previous government in the state's history through the "One Youth Two Skills" empowerment initiative. Tomorrow at the renowned International Convention Center, Awka, Soludo will formally launch the one-year mandatory training for the second batch of participants in the "One Youth Two Skills" empowerment program. Upon successfully completing the intensive e

 Soludo: The "Big Thinker" BY ADICHIE Izuchukwu If you have spent time with Soludo and heard his real-life stories, you would know that he is naturally a man of boundless ambition. He can achieve whatever he sets his mind to. His ability to envision and pursue multiple possibilities makes him a true "Big Thinker" and a formidable force for positive change. Soludo's track record, along with his outstanding performance in Anambra state within his first two years, clearly shows that he is committed to setting timelines for projects that he is confident he can commence, complete, and officially commission. This approach has become his trademark, which is why the acronym "Soludo the Solution" is fitting. He is a bold thinker; a governor who dares where others do not. He is laying the foundation to achieve his vision of transforming Anambra into a destination lounge. He has ambitious plans to transform Agulu Lake into a world-class tourist centre, the master

 Idemili South Transition Chairman, Amaka Obi, Lauds Business Man For Investing In Students' Knowledge of Science and Technology By Emmy Young The chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Hon (Mrs) Amaka Obi, has lauded the commitment of business moguls from Nnobi community in the local government to bring development to place. The chairman spoke yesterday when an international business man and Information Communication Technology (ICT) expert, Engr Jude Anyichie, organized a programne for SS3 science students of Nnobi extraction in the community. She commended Engr Anyichie, the Ebubedike of Nnobi, for his commitment to the education of young people in the community especially in area of Science and Technology. Commending Chief Anyichie who she described a first class computer expert, Hon Obi said he is known to have been always thinking home to improve his community Nnobi at any slightest opportunity to help the students become the best they could in scie

 SOLUDO INAUGURATES ANSIEC, LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED IN ANAMBRA STATE SOON By Christian ABURIME Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has inaugurated the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC. The inauguration, which took place at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia, is coming after over one decade since the last local government election was conducted in the state. Terms of reference of the members include organizing, undertaking, and supervising all elections and matters pertaining to elections to the elective offices in the local government councils in the state, render such advice as it may consider necessary to the Independent National Electoral Commission on the compilation of the register of voters In so far as that register is applicable to the Local Government of the State, prescribe guidelines to political parties, stipulating the rules and procedure for the conduct of Local Government elections in the State, conduct v

 POST ANSEC BRIEFING OF THE 24TH ANAMBRA STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 5TH OF AUGUST, 2024 AT THE ANSEC CHAMBER, GOVERNMENT HOUSE, AWKA. Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) at its 24th meeting of Monday, the 5th of August, has approved the following contracts and projects for execution: - The erosion control project at Awgbu community in Orumba North LGA by Anambra State Erosion, Watershed and Climate Change at the sum of N96,596,804.96 (Ninety six million, five hundred and ninety six thousand eight hundred and four naira, ninety six kobo). - Construction of a Specialist hospital at Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Area at the sum N679,898,015.26 (Six hundred and seventy nine million, eight hundred and ninety eight thousand, fifteen naira, twenty six kobo). - Supply of Heavy Duty Trucks and equipment to OCHA Brigade to enable them do their job more effectively. The items will cost the sum of N191,285,500 (One hundred  and ninety one million, two hundred and eight