Anambra News

 Anambra Government Solicits Support of Market Leaders, ASATU Youth Leaders in Sustainable Waste Management Initiative  By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo CFR, in his intention to make Anambra the cleanest state in Nigeria, has solicited the cooperation of market leaders and the leadership of the Youth Wing of Anambra State Association of Town Unions in the sustainable waste management program, which is going to be flagged-off on Friday, 31 March 2023. The State Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, while addressing the leadership of the associations on behalf of the state Governor, at Government House, Awka on Wednesday, 29 March, 2023 reminded them of the situation this administration met on the ground when refuse took over the streets and in places like Ochanja roundabout, refuse the height of two-story building took over the roads which the new administration took head on to bring the situation under control. Dr. Ibezim decried ...

 Soludo Moves to make Anambra the Cleanest State in Nigeria, Set to Flag-off Sustainable Waste Management Programme  By Vincent O Ezechukwu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, has set out plans to make Anambra state one of the cleanest state in Nigeria by initiating a bottom top structure of sustainable waste management in the state, from wards to community up to local government level.  This community participation approach by the state government was made known by the Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, at Anambra State Government House, Awka, on Monday, March 27, 2023 during a meeting with the Local Government Transition Chairpersons and President Generals of all the communities in the State. Mr. Deputy Governor, who heads the committee on sustainable waste management, decries the vanishing culture of cleanliness which Ndi Igbo were known for, regretting that population growth, urbanization and proliferation of markets are some of the factors to bl...

 Anambra Born Dr Belusochi Joe-Ikechebelu Emerges Best Graduating Medical Doctor at  Babcock University, Ogun State Dr Belusochi  Joe-Ikechebelu  An Anambra State born Dr Belusochi Joe-Ikechebelu from Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area, has emerged as the best graduating medical doctor at Babcock University, llishan- Remo, Ogun State Nigeria, during the graduation ceremony of the faith-based Institution on February 13, 2023. Dr. Belusochi Joe-Ikechebelu, is the daughter of Prof and Prof (Mrs) Joseph /Ngozi Ikechebelu, her Professor Father is also a Medical Doctor and CMD Life International Hospital Awka, also Deputy Vice Chancellor, DVC,  Administration Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. She graduated with Eight (8) Distinctions out of Ten(10) courses making her the best graduating Medical Doctor in Babcock University, in 2023 graduating set. She scored Distinctions in the following courses: 1. Anatomy 2. Physiology 3. Biochemistry 4. Pharmacology 5. Pathology ...

 Omor- Anaku Communal Clashes: Anambra Deputy Governor, Visits, Appeals for Peaceful Coexistence  By Vincent O Ezechukwu In line with the directives by the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo CFR, to find lasting peace in the reoccurring communal clashes between Omor and Anaku in Ayamelum local government area, the state Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim,  on Saturday, 18  February, 2023 paid  a fact-finding visit to the area, appeals for peaceful coexistence. Dr Ibezim, while separately speaking  to the communities, cautioned on the consequences of the communal crisis, warning that no meaningful development can be attracted to the area despite its rich agricultural potential, while reminiscing on the history of the area when foreign investors were cultivating rice in commercial quantity and providing jobs, before the recent reoccurring clashes. Mr. Deputy Governor, who also heads the state boundary committee, appealed for a stay of action...

 Abba, Ukpo, Ukwulu Land Dispute: Anambra Deputy Governor Visits, Appeals for Calm  By Vincent O Ezechukwu  The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim on Monday, January 30, 2023, paid an unannounced visit to the disputed expanse of land that has pitched Abba, Ukpo and Ukwulu against each other for decades. Mr Deputy Governor who is the chairman of the State Boundary Committee, during the visit stated that the Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has charged the committee to be proactive in land dispute to avoid escalation that may lead to destruction of properties or even loss of lives. He pleaded for calm while the committee expedite action toward achieving a permanent resolution of the issue in question.  Dr Ibezim explained that" our government is not the type that sits in the office and waits for reports, we came to see things for ourselves to have a first-hand assessment of the situation to avoid escalation."  He also cautioned that communities...

 Ibezim Assures Victory for APGA Candidates in Mbaukwu Ward, as APC Woman Leader Joins APGA  By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim has assured victory for APGA Candidates in Mbaukwu Ward, in the forthcoming General Election, assuring that APGA Government under Prof. Soludo has great plans for Ndi Anambra. Mr Deputy Governor, made this known during a strategic meeting of APGA Mbaukwu Ward at his residence in Mbaukwu,  on Sunday, 29 January 2023. Dr Ibezim during his address, explained some of the programmes the Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has set in place to empower the youths of Anambra, assuring them that dividends of democracy will get to everyone including the less privileged in the society. He stated that forming a co-operative is one of the many ways Ndi Mbaukwu and the rest of Ndi Anambra can benefit from state government programmes, assuring that no one will be left behind, including market women in rural markets ac...

 Technical Working Committee on Prevention of Flood Disaster, Visits Anambra State, Assess Damages Caused by the Recent Flooding in the State  By Vincent O Ezechukwu In line with the Federal Government's resolve to find permanent solution to the perennial flooding that is ravaging several states along the banks of Niger and Benue Rivers, including Anambra State, a Technical Working Committee on Prevention of Flood Disaster in Nigeria, visited Anambra State to assess the level of damage caused by the 2022 flooding that affected Eight local government areas in the state. The Technical Working Committee, which is part of the Presidential Committee on Prevention of Flood Disaster, headed by the Honorable Minister for Water Resources, was set up by the President to find permanent solution to the recent flood that devastated most of the states in North Central, South East and South South geo political zones, with a 90 days mandate to visit states affected by the 2022 flooding to as...