Awka-Anambra State Government has begun the distribution of bags of rice each to its workforce in the state for their Yuletide celebrations. The distribution was flagged-off by Gov. Willie Obiano when he addressed workers at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka. The Governor had also honoured some workers, who won the Nigeria Public Sector Leadership and […]
Day: December 4, 2020
Governor’s Aid Award Scholarship to 63 Students in Oba
Oba (Idemili South LGA)-A Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Anambra State Governor on Political Matters, Mrs Ebele Ejikeme has awarded scholarship to no fewer than 63 students of Oba origin. The recipients are 22 students of Merchants of Light School (MLS), Oba, 21 students of Anglican Girls Secondary School (AGSS), Oba, and 20 pupils of […]
Youth Commissioner Dedicates Set of Triplet to God
Enugwu Ukwu (Njikoka LGA)-Family of Mr Boniface and Prof Theresa Obiekezie Bonny Ogbutor have dedicated their babies, a set of triplets to God. The event, which took place at St. Francis Catholic Church, Urunebo, Enugwu Ukwu on Nov. 29, attracted government functionaries, friends and well wishers of the family. The dedication service and one year […]
Anambra East Farmers Receive Inputs for 2020 Dry Season Farming
Otuocha (Anambra East LGA)-Farmers in Anambra East Local Government Area (LGA) received truck loads of cassava stems and 100 bags of ‘faro 44’ rice seedlings for dry season farming. This is part of State Government’s support to state farmers. Director, Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Edwin Ejike, who led the distribution team, enjoined the farmers to […]
Prelate Urges Graduating Students to Approach Freedom With Sense of Responsibility
Ekwulobia (Aguata LGA)-Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor has enjoined outgoing Secondary School Students to approach freedom carefully as freedom not properly managed can lead to a downfall. Rev. Ezeofor said this during a sermon to commemorate the 7th Graduation/Valedictory service of Christian Efobi Seminary, Ekwulobia, Class of 2019/2020 at St […]
Federal Ministry of Health on Courtesy Visit to Health Commissioner
Awka-Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala has praised a Team from the Federal Ministry of Health for embarking on evaluation of HIV/Tuberculosis in the state. Dr Okpala made the commendation, while receiving the team from Federal Ministry of Health in his office at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka. The commissioner noted that the […]
Agric Commissioner Urges FG to Prioritise State In L-PRES Project Implementation
Awka-Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Nnamdi Onukwuba has called on the Federal Government to grant priority to Anambra in the implementation of Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). The project is a 6-year plan assisted by the World Bank with development objectives to improve livestock productivity and commercialisation of selected value chains to strengthen the […]
Only APGA is Authorised to Use Ikemba’s Image — Ojukwu
Awka-A Board of Trustees (BoT) member of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has stated without mincing words that APGA is the only political party authorised to use Ikemba’s image. Ojukwu Jr. frowned at the indiscriminate use of his late father’s iconic images on Social Media, Political Posters and Fabrics by some ill-assorted […]
175 Ministry Of Diaspora Affairs Staff Receive Free Medical Healthcare, Health Lecture Too
Awka-No fewer than 175 staff members of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism have received free medical healthcare from Beacon of Hope Outreach. The Beacon of Hope is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), based in the U.S. The free healthcare programme, which was the brainchild of the Anambra Government, was executed by […]
State Attorney-General Hails Retired Director, Onyeka, Describes Her as An Impeccable Mother
Awka-Anambra State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr (Mrs) Uju Nwogu, has described the former Director, Administrator General and Public Trustee, Mrs Rita Onyeka, as a mother of impeccable character. Nwogu made the comment at the Udoji Secretariat Complex during a send-off party organised in honour of Mrs Onyeka, who recently retired from the state […]