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ANAMBRA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION: DEPUTY GOVERNOR HAILED PEACEFUL PROCESS  Today's local government elections in Anambra State have been hailed as a success, with Deputy Governor Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim describing the process as "very peaceful and calm." Dr. Ibezim, who cast his vote moments ago at Community School, Mbaukwu, Polling Unit 016, praised the significant shift in the state's electoral landscape. "Residents have come to realize that elections are not a battleground, but rather an opportunity for democratic expression," he noted. The Deputy Governor attributed the peaceful conduct to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) government's gaint strides in governance, citing numerous testimonies from satisfied citizens. According to the Deputy Governor "APGA's commitment to effective governance and welfare of Anambra's residents has earned the trust of the people," he said. Expressing opti...

ANAMBRA TAKES GIANT LEAP IN STEM EDUCATION AS SOLUDO DISTRIBUTES SCIENCE MATERIAL TO SCHOOLS  Prof.Charles Chukwuma Soludo  Governor of Anambra State, has today 19, September 2024 launched a bold initiative to boost Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in the state. At the flag-off ceremony held at Capital School Awka, Soludo distributed science equipment to all science schools in Anambra, demonstrating his commitment to education. Represented by the Deputy Governor Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, Soludo emphasized the significance of the day, highlighting his administration's focus on education. Ibezim stressed the need for a robust school system, citing the world's rapid shift towards digitalization. He encouraged students and teachers to utilize the provided science materials daily. Prof. Nkechi Ikediukwu, Chairperson of the Post Primary Secondary School Commission (PPSSC), in her address praised Soludo as an "education-fri...

ANAMBRA DEPUTY GOVERNOR URGES FLOOD VICTIMS TO EVACUATE AHEAD OF 2024 FLOOD SEASON  The Anambra state Deputy Governor and Chairman, Flood Response Committee, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, has called on residents living in flood-risk areas to vacate their homes in anticipation of the 2024 flood season. This he said during a meeting held in his office at the Government House in Awka, Dr. Ibezim expressed concern over the removal of essential items from various holding camps by flood victims, emphasizing that these items could be utilized during subsequent emergencies instead of being replaced annually. He decried the construction of houses in flood-prone areas, highlighting the risks to human life during flooding. The Transition Committee Chairmen from Awka North, Anambra East, Anambra West, Idemili South, and Ayamelum local government areas assured the committee of their readiness to provide holding centers for flood-affected victims and requested government suppo...