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The governor of Anambra state Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Saturday  announced through his Facebook page that he has visited the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu to felicitate with him.   " I visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday, (Friday, 13th May, 2022) to felicitate with him and also as part of the wider consultations with critical stakeholders in search of lasting peace and security in the South East.  He was in very high spirits and we had quality and frank discussion in a very convivial atmosphere. He expressed sadness over what he described as “sacrilegious killings” of innocent persons, kidnappings and all forms of criminalities, including the brutal enforcement of the senseless “sit at home” perpetuated by sundry groups claiming to be acting for or on behalf of IPOB.  He assured that if the opportunity arises, he will be glad to personally broadcast to his followers to maintain the peace.  Together, we shall restore peace, ...

  Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on behalf of the Government and People of Anambra State felicitates with the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, mni CFR (Agbogidi) on his 81st birthday anniversary, today, (May 14  2022) Governor Soludo states that the government and people of Anambra State are proud of Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe's examplary life and outstanding leadership as Chairman of Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers. The Governor notes that the Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe's wise counsel and contributions have been of immense value to the growth and development of Anambra State in particular, Southeast and the Country at large. The Governor reiterates that as a first class royal father, a worthy son of Anambra State and an elder statesman, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe's fatherly disposition to issues in regard to peace and security in the state and the well-being of the people have continued to earn him the h...

Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has made a clarion call on Ndi Anambra in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to support and partner with his government to take back Anambra State from criminal elements. Governor Soludo made the call during a dinner session with Ndi Anambra resident in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday, May 12, 2022. The Governor revealed that the rising insecurity witnessed in the State is being perpetrated by criminal elements and no longer about political agitations.  He said that such criminals have now turned kidnapping, killings and other forms of criminality to business enterprise because of the huge sums of money they make from it. Professor Soludo revealed that the criminals have become more daring as they having constituted themselves into a parallel government collecting taxes and levies from the citizens of the State. Governor Soludo said the state government cannot fold its arms and allow such criminals contin...

Dame Irene Okwuosa memorial hospital, a world class medical facility was on the 12th of May 2022 officially opened to the general public by the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) with support from the Voom Foundation USA.  In the his welcome address, Sir Emeka Okwuosa said that the hospital was built to the glory of God and in memory of his late mother, Dame Irene Nneka Okwuosa, who as a teacher was loved by many because of her and care gor people around her when she was alive. She said that the hospital was dedicated towards alleviating the sufferings of the people with challenging medical cases.  He however stressed that it did take a substantial investment from Oilserv Group and the sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) with support from the Voom Foundation and other successful organizations whose aim and objective have been to give back to the community, Anambra and Nigeria, by offering the best sought for healthcare services, one can get any where in the world.  He fu...

  The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has called on motorists to exercise caution while driving on the highways, especially as we have entered the rainy season, where visibility is usually poor once it’s raining. This call was made by the Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh in Enugu while reacting to the series of accidents recorded recently within EEDC network, which has affected its service delivery to her customers within the affected areas. According to Ezeh, a Toyota Camry car on Monday hit down one of the High Tension (HT) poles in Premier Layout area of Enugu, pulling down five HT poles, leaving customers served by the line in darkness. Also, on the same day, at Emene, near Enugu, an accident involving a trailer affected one HT pole, leaving the Industrial customers within the area without power supply. “These incidents are one out of many recorded within our network and it has always impacted negatively on our revenue, because losses are i...

Imo State Government has urged citizens of the state to remain calm as it is still awaiting the certified copy of the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court over the disputed oil wells with Rivers State. The Attorney general of the state,Barr C.O.C Akaolisa in a statement issued in Owerri noted that the Counsel to the Government,Chief Olusola Oke informed him that the Supreme Court granted a part of the claim of Rivers State while it refused another part. He said since both parts had not been made known to Government,it is premature to speculate on the outcome of the judgment. He expressed surprise at the statement by Gov Nyesom Wike claiming victory and embarking on celebration. Chief Akaolisa said the action of the governor suggested that he might have had a preknowledge of the judgment hence the celebration. He urged imo people to remain calm and law abiding until the Government is apprised of the true state of the judgment. #HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commended the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) for its giant strides and consistent effort towards the actualization of its sustainability and transformation agenda, for greater productivity and efficiency. This commendation was made by the Chairman NERC, Engr. Sanusi Garba, when he received the delegation from EEDC, led by its Chairman, Sir (Dr.) Emeka Offor, in company of its Executive Management team during a courtesy call on the Commission yesterday, in Abuja. The NERC Chairman extolled Sir Offor for strengthening the management team of EEDC with the appointment of experienced professionals in the industry.   Other members of the EEDC delegation includes, the Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Praveen Chorghade; Executive Director, Business Finance & Administration, Mr. Paul Okeke; Chief Technical Officer, Engr. Vincent Ekwekwu and the Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Maruthi Mallepalli. The team used the o...

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Thursday, May 5, 2022 continued his engagements with stakeholders across the State. The Governor met with Landlords in Onitsha at Sharon House by All Saints Anglican Cathedral to dialogue on issues confronting the metropolis. Landlords who attended the strategic meeting include those from Omagba Phases One and Two, GRA Onitsha Zone, Housing Estate, American Quarters, Trans-Nkisi, among others. Governor Soludo said "until recently Onitsha was one of the biggest commercial cities in Africa. He regretted that the city is almost 'dead' as a result of the decadence that had set in." Governor Soludo reiterated that Onitsha, once reputed as the City in South Eastern Nigeria with the largest market in West Africa has lost that prominent position, as new businesses and investments are now moving to other neighbouring states. He stated further that this has grossly affected the value of productive assets in the city, but added that landlords wi...

AS HE INTERFACES WITH TRADITIONAL RULERS Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has assured the people of Anambra State of enhanced security and peace in the state with the support and partnership of Community leaders.  Governor Soludo spoke at the Town Hall meeting with all traditional rulers, Presidents-General and Community Youth Leaders at the Dora Akunyili Women's Development Center, Awka He reiterated that his administration is working on reviving and re-organising the State Vigilante and intelligence gathering with the community participation to boost security  He advised the people to refrain from the culture of silence and report criminal elements within their community to security agencies  He emphasised that his administration remains committed to policies and projects that will drive the socio-economic development, creation of job opportunities that will prosper the people of Anambra State  He however stressed that Onitsha will be resurrected so that shopping i...

In addition to the ongoing rehabilitation of healthcare centers in every ward, The Shared Prosperity Government led by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma is set to establish schools in all the 305 wards in the State. In his address, Governor Hope Uzodimma at the meeting with Traditional rulers, Transition Committee Chairmen and the leadership of the ruling party stated that, it is part of the plans of the Shared Prosperity Government to avail quality Education and healthcare services at the grassroots. The Governor at the meeting reviewed the extent of ongoing rehabilitation works done in 305 Healthcare centers in the State as the Executive Secretary of Imo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Rev. Sr. Mariajoannes Uzoma and the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Prosper Success disclosed that work has reached advanced stages of completion in 240 of the health centres, while construction is gearing to commence on the remaining 65 health centres. The Governor charged ...