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HEALTH MINISTER CONDUCTS OVERSIGHT VISIT TO ANAMBRA STATE, INSPECTS KEY PROJECT  The Minister for Health, Prof. Mohammad Ali Pate, as part of his oversight function, visits Anambra State to inspect some ongoing projects in the state. Taken round the  project sites by the Deputy Governor, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, who represented the state Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo (CFR). The honourable minister toured the new Government House and Fun City, both under construction. The new Government House, a modern hub for governance, and Fun City, a recreational space, are expected to enhance the state's infrastructure and quality of life. The Minister's visit demonstrates the federal government's support for Anambra State's development initiatives. The inspection, which had the presence of a renowned businessman, Sir Dr Emeka Offor, aimed to assess the progress and the quality of work on going as the Minister expressed satisf...

FLOOD WARNING: 11 LGAs IN ANAMBRA AT HIGH RISK - NEMA DG -AS SOLUDO FLAGS OFF THE AWARENESS PROGRAMME IN AWKA  The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that 11 Local Government Areas in Anambra State are at high and moderate flood risk . The affected LGAs are Ogbaru, Anambra East, Anambra West, Ayamelum, Idemili North, Onitsha North, Nnewi North, Idemili South, Onitsha South, Ihiala, and Ekwusigo. NEMA Director General, Zubaida Umar, made this disclosure in Awka, during the 2024 downscaling of flood early warning strategies for Anambra State. She stated that the agency has identified the LGAs as flood risk areas, based on the Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). In his speech, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, represented by his Deputy, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, commended NEMA for their support and assured that the state government has d...

NEMA DG VISITS SOLUDO AHEAD OF 2024 FLOOD EARLY WARNING PROGRAMME IN THE STATE  The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar and her team visited Anambra State Governor, Prof.  Charles Chukwuma Soludo (CFR), today July 3, 2024, ahead of the agency's 2024 flood early warning programme in the state. In her speech, the NEMA DG emphasized the importance of early warning strategy for disaster preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery, noting the devastating impact of floods on vulnerable Nigerians. She expressed the need for collaboration with the  State Emergency Management Agency SEMA to reach the affected communities. In his response, the Deputy Governor of Anambra state Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, representing Governor Prof. Soludo, appreciated the NEMA's prompt response to the state's flood challenges, which have affected two-thirds of the state, causing hardship and diseases amongst the people. He t...

SOLUDO PAYS LAST RESPECTS TO LATE PRINCE AZUBUIKE ILOH  The Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo , through his deputy, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, has paid his last respects to the late Hon. Prince Azubuike Iloh at SS Peter and Paul Parish, Nise, in Awka South Local Government Area. Dr. Ibezim commiserated with the Iloh family, eulogizing the deceased as a great prince who tirelessly worked for the wellbeing of his people. He praised Prince Iloh's contributions to Nise's progress, saying his life was worthy of emulation and his legacy would be remembered in the community's history. The Deputy Governor urged the Iloh family and the people of Nise to find solace in the late prince's achievements and prayed for the repose of his soul. Prince Azubuike Iloh had served as Chairman of Awka South Local Government Area during his illustrious career. This farewell visit demonstrates Governor Soludo's solidarity with the bereaved family and the ...

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...