Anambra News

PHILANTHROPIST, SIR LOUIS EMBARKS ON CONSTRUCTION OF MOTORIZED BOREHOLE IN NNOBI MARKET By Emmy Young  The Chairman of Nnobi Market Amalgamated Traders Association (NMATA), Chief Ezenchi Ezennabude Ezeoke on Tuesday said that a philanthropist, Stakeholder and illustrious son of Nnobi Community, Sir Louis Ezeonyim (Ichie Nnanyelugo) had concluded arrangements to carry out construction of motorized borehole in the Nnobi market.  Speaking further, Chief Ezeoke said the market association commended Sir Louis for his magnanimity and benevolence noting that the water borehole when completed would help to tackle the problem of water scarcity in the market.  He explained that, the water project would boost their access to portable water while calling on every peace and progress loving traders of the Nnobi market to keep faith with the leadership of the market.  For Mr Edwin Nnenelu and Mrs Blessing Egoigbo, who are also executives of Nnobi market amalgamated traders associat...

 Regenerating Upper Iweka Area: The Soludo's Grand Ambition By Jude Emecheta, PhD, FrPa. Ozubulu, Anambra State. Prof. Soludo's ambitious vision to regenerate the Upper Iweka Area in Onitsha has sparked widespread discussion and debate, particularly within the Greater Onitsha area. This place is home to over 50 parks, markets, shops, street vendors, and unauthorized structures. While Soludo administration has made significant progress in urban renewal for Onitsha, it is clear that further action is needed to transform this metropolitan city, which was previously neglected and in chaos. Reflecting on the ongoing discussion, one can only imagine the big plans Prof. Soludo may have for the area. Knowing him as someone who excels in delivering ambitious projects within challenging timeframes, one can speculate on the ambitious initiatives he may have in mind for the future of Upper Iweka. Prof. Soludo's transformative vision for Upper Iweka began with the eradication of the pre...

  Soludo's Commitment to Reconstructing Federal Roads in Anamb BY IZUCHUKWU Adichie As long as Soludo continues to serve as the governor of Anambra state, our people who heavily rely on the federal roads that intersect our state can be rest assured that he is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by the poor conditions of these roads. Taking the bull by the horns, his empathy is evident in his determination to improve the dilapidated federal road infrastructure in the state. During the 19th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Meeting, a contract was awarded to Guxon Construction Company NIG LTD for the construction of culverts along the UmuezeAnam - Umudora - Oromaetiti - Umueze - Nzam, along with palliative works at the adjoining roads. This decision was made after a thorough review of a memo presented by the Anambra Road Maintenance Agency (ARMA). Of particular note is Soludo's emotional speeches and constant empathy shown while replaying videos showcasing the cha...

 Twenty years later, the world still celebrates Soludo's banking consolidation BY IZUCHUKWU Adichie 20 years since Soludo's Banking Consolidation, it has been a milestone that continues to be celebrated. During his tenure as the governor of CBN in 2004, Soludo achieved the seemingly impossible that cost Nigeria nothing. Despite facing nineteen written (19) threats even an attempted kidnapping of his children, he successfully oversaw the consolidation of banks, reduced their number and significantly increased and built their capital base from $15 million to $200 million within 18 months. This move transformed the Nigerian banking sector, propelling 14 Nigerian banks into the top 1,000 and three into the top 300 banks in the world within just three years. As a result, Nigerian banks gained the capability to compete with major international businesses, facilitating large-scale investments that were previously inconceivable. Soludo's exceptional leadership as CBN governor earne...

 Embracing Befitting Living: The Soludo Example BY IZUCHUKWU Adichie Even before assuming the role of governor, Soludo had been a passionate advocate for prioritizing the expression of love and appreciation to our loved ones while they are still alive. He believed in the importance of showing love and honour to our loved ones during their lifetime, rather than waiting to extravagantly celebrate and honour them only after they have passed away. The Anambra Burial Law 2019 has called for a shift in our cultural priorities, suggesting that we should focus on caring for the living instead of excessively focusing on elaborate and costly gestures for the deceased. At the recent reception honouring Supreme Court Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme at Landmark Event Center, one of the highlights was a thought-provoking message from Soludo. He emphasized the importance of celebrating people while they are alive and ensuring that the departed are given a decent burial. His message sparked a deep conv...

 Transition Chairman: Business Mogul Lauds Soludo for Reappointing Amaka Obi By Emmy Young A business mogul, High Chief Hamilton Ezeonu, has lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State for reappointing Hon Mrs Amaka Obi as the Transition Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area. Speaking to newsmen in a telephone  interview the Ikemba Nnobi commended the Governor for being thorough and meticulous in his appointments. He said the appointment of Mrs Obi who has been in the saddle as the Transition Committee chairman of Idemili South in the last two years was the best and one of the most ingenious decision of Prof Soludo. In reappointing Obi, he said, the Governor has shown that he is a listening leader, saying that most Idemili South people want Obi to return to her seat to complete the good work she started. "And that is exactly what he has done. It shows that his ears are on the ground. We commend him. We appreciate his sensitivity to the yearnings of the masses" ...

 ANAMBRA AS AFRICAN DUBAI IN THE MAKING: WHO’S STILL IN DOUBT? By Christian ABURIME Ours is a society where afro-pessimism is an ingrained habit by which we often assess our leaders, their visions, pronouncements and actions. Perhaps, due to repeated experience of failed promises, citizens tend to take every new promise by leaders with a pinch of salt. That is the stuff of cynicism, a state of mind that doubts everything and makes skeptics out of many Nigerians.  In Anambra State today, a strain of pathological cynicism has also afflicted some observers and critics of government. The source of their doubt is the grand vision of transforming Anambra into a sort of African Dubai in terms of development, as proclaimed by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, during his election campaigns. With over two years into his tenure, critics’ tongues have been waging: where is the African Dubai promised by Soludo?  Well, the critics can’t see an African Dubai in Anambra yet because ...