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NATIONAL LIBRARY CHIEF SEEKS  COLLABORATION WITH ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH  NATIONAL LIBRARY IN THE STATE.  In a bid to strengthen the nation's cultural heritage and educational resources, the CEO National library of Nigeria and, the National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi today, the 28th day of June 2024, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Anambra State Charles Chukwuma Soludo  CFR whose Deputy Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim  stood in for during the meeting.  In his introductory remarks, the Commissioner for Information Anambra State Sir. Paul Nwosu explained that the visit was to discuss the possibility of establishing a new national library within the state, highlighting the vital role such institutions play in preserving cultural heritage, promoting education, and supporting research and innovation. In her speech Chief Librarian Prof. Anunobi,  emphasized the importance of having national libraries in the state acco...

SOLUDO FLAGS OFF ALL-ANAMBRA COMMUNITY PLASTIC WASTE RECOVERY CHALLENGE 2.0, - Calls for Partnership for Cleaner State. By Nwamah Chioma (JP) Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has flagged off the second phase of the All-Anambra Community Plastic Waste Recovery Challenge, calling on communities to partner with the state government in the fight against indiscriminate disposal of non-degradable wastes. Speaking through his Deputy, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Soludo congratulated the Ministry of Environment on the successful completion of the first phase of the challenge.  He emphasized the need for collaborative efforts in imbibing the culture of waste recovery and recycling amongst ndi Anambra. In his address, the Commissioner of Environment, Dr. Felix Odimegwu called on all Anambra citizens to take responsibility for the environment, noting that plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.  ...

ANAMBRA DEPUTY GOVERNOR HONOURED BY THE SCOUT COUNCIL  Today at the government house Awka ,the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim was  honoured  with an award of excellence by the Scout Council. Presenting the  award to him on behalf of the Nigeria Scout Council, Prince  Levi Ezeudogu explained "the award was given to  the Deputy Governor who is the state President Anambra State Scout Council during the Scout Parade and Presidential Award event held in Abuja later last month and today, the award is being formally handed over to the Deputy Governor in the presence of the  state and national representatives of the  Council." Prince levi. He expressed delight over the second position gotten by Anambra state during the competition and expressed optimism of taking the first position next year.  In his speech, the State Commissioner of the council Hon. Samuel Ofuonye,  stated that the recognition acknowledges...

SOLUDO LAUNCHES SOLAR-POWERED STREET LIGHT PROJECT IN NIMO COURTESY OF HON. AKPUA Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has today the 15th day of June 2024 commissioned a solar-powered street light project in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area, aimed at improving the lives of ndi Nimo by reducing reliance on toxic fuel sources. Represented by his Deputy, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, Soludo praised the project attracted by Hon. Jude Akpua,  member representing Njikoka II constituency at the state assembly. Addressing the people of Nimo community, Governor Soludo commended Hon. Akpua who is also the Deputy Majority Leader of the state house for solving a critical need in Njikoka II Constituency, describing him as "uncommon and quintessential". Dr. Ibezim noted that the project aligns with Soludo's administration's efforts to overhaul outdated technologies, conserve energy, and preserve the environment. Soludo urged Hon. Akpua to sustain his quality repre...

*Towards Sustainable Democracy and Free Market Economy in Nigeria*   Chukwuma Charles SOLUDO, CFR Governor, Anambra State   Remarks at The Platform; June 12, 2024; Lagos   I: Introduction   Happy Democracy Day Nigeria! Many thanks to Senior Pastor Poju Oyemade and Convener of The Platform Nigeria for the invitation and for keeping faith in providing this Platform for national dialogue. I am glad to be here again after five years.   This year Nigeria marks 64 years as an independent country and 25 consecutive years of democratic experiment in the 4th Republic. Within this period, we have professed to practise democracy and a free market economy. It is indeed a fitting period to undertake an evaluation of the journey so far.   In 2005, I delivered the National Democracy Day Lecture organized by the Federal Government entitled "The Political Economy of Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria”. Some 20 years later, I am here--- on another Democracy Day Lecture, to dis...