# The Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council (ASTRC) has prayed for the new Head of Service, Barr. Ngozi Anuli Iwouno, pledging support for her administration and urging improved welfare for civil servants. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by ASTRC executives to the Head of Service at the Jerome Udorji Secretariat, Awka.
Receiving the delegation, Barr. Iwouno thanked the monarchs for their prayers, describing the gesture as a morale boost. She noted improvements in work ethics among civil servants, adding that Governor Chukwuma Soludo is committed to transforming the State Civil Service into a 21st Century Smart Service.
The HOS warned that absenteeism and dereliction of duty would no longer be tolerated, stressing her resolve to enhance workers’ welfare while enforcing discipline and accountability.
Speaking, Chairman of ASTRC Central Zone and Igwe of Ebenebe, His Royal Majesty Christopher Nnagbuna, commended the HOS for her reception and urged her to lead with compassion. “Anyone who listens to kings enjoys the backing of the Almighty God,” he said, praying for divine wisdom and strength for her office.
# The Students Accident and Safety Unit of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University has commemorated World Safety Day with a workshop on the Security Emergency and Safety Unit aimed at ensuring that Nigerian students are not only certificate-holders but also safety-conscious citizens.
The inaugural workshop, themed “Global Perspective on Safety Culture: Analyzing the Influence of Safety Legislation on Organisational Practices,” saw representatives of security agencies in Anambra State lecture the students on varying topics on security and safety, while stakeholders were urged to contribute generously to the unit.
The Chief Host and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kate Omenugha, represented by the Dean of Students Affairs, Professor Innocent Ngangah, pointed out that the Students Accident Emergency and Safety Unit takes care of everything concerning accidents and emergencies and the measures to take when they occur, and mentioned the networking and collaborative efforts of the university leadership which helped in drastically reducing cultism in the institution.
# Tension is building in Anambra State as a coalition of traditional authorities in Awka has openly challenged efforts to alter the schedule of the revered Egwu Imo Awka Festival, setting the stage for a broader confrontation that now intersects with the deepening contest over the Ezeuzu traditional stool.
At the center of the dispute is an alleged move by state officials to have the festival dates adjusted to accommodate political activities tied to the ruling party’s convention and primary elections. However, custodians of Awka’s spiritual institutions have drawn a firm line, insisting that the festival calendar is beyond political negotiation.
At a high-level gathering held recently at Obu Imoka, influential chief priests, titled elders, and traditional functionaries issued what amounts to a doctrinal veto against any proposed shift. Their position was unequivocal: “Once the deity reveals the date through Igu Aro, that date is final. It cannot be amended by any human authority.”
Multiple speakers at the meeting emphasized that neither political authorities nor local administrative figures possess the legitimacy to intervene. “No one—not the Chief Priest, not Ezeuzu, not the President General, and certainly not any non-indigene—can change the date once it is fixed,” one of the custodians stated.
# The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has fixed 28th-30th April 2026 for the Written Examination for applicants seeking enlistment as Police Constables (for both General Duty and Specialist applicants).
The exercise will take place at designated centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The Anambra State Police Command, under, CP. Ikioye Orutugu, urges all eligible candidates in the State to comply strictly with the above guidelines.
Candidates are advised to arrive early at the examination venue and conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
In Anambra State, the examination will be held at the Federal Government Technical College, Awka.
According to a press statement signed by SP. Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, only candidates who successfully passed the physical and credentials screening are eligible.
Qualified applicants are to log on to www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng from Friday, 24th April 2026, to print their Examination Invitation Card, which indicates the specific date, time and venue of their test.
# The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Commandant Maku Olatunde, attended the ceremonial Pulling-Out Parade of the former Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 13, now Deputy Inspector General of Police (RTD) DIG Abayomi Oladapo, held at the Zonal Headquarters, Ukpo-Dunukofia, Anambra State.
Commandant Maku, represented by Deputy Commandant of Corps, Prominence Ukaobi, led the NSCDC Anambra delegation to honour the retiring Police senior officer in an emotional laden ceremony after meritorious years of service in various formations and commands in the Nigeria Police Force.
The event marked the formal disengagement of former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Abayomi, as the eighth AIG, Zone 13 from active service of the Nigeria Police Force, attracted heads of security agencies, government functionaries, traditional rulers, and other dignitaries from across the South East.
In his good will message, DCC Prominence Ukaobi conveyed the goodwill message of Commandant Maku Olatunde, describing AIG Oladapo as a fine officer, thorough professional, and a bridge-builder whose tenure as AIG Zone 13 strengthened inter-agency collaboration and improved the security architecture of Anambra and Enugu States.
# Medical professionals in Anambra State have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for ‘reactivating’ the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) with the appointment of a new Executive Director.
Soludo recently approved the appointment of Dr. Hillary Nkem Okeke as the agency’s new Executive Director; bringing that long wait to an end and activating a fresh, energised, and hopeful future for the agency.
Reacting to the development, the Chief Medical Director of Princeton Specialist Hospital and Orthopaedic Centre, Awka, Dr. Amaechi Nwachukwu, described the agency as important and “very paramount in the control of AIDS” in the state.
A lab scientist at Glanson Medical Laboratories, Arizechukwu Nwobu, called on all stakeholders to support the AIDS Control Agency to enable it to realise its targets.
# The frontline aspirant for the Oyi State Constituency Election, Kosiso Ibemesi, has officially picked his nomination form at the APGA National Secretariat. It marks a significant step in his quest to represent the people of Oyi in the Anambra State House of Assembly.
Speaking to newsmen after obtaining the nomination form, Ibemesi described the moment as the formal beginning of a journey aimed at delivering people-oriented representation. He noted that the decision to contest was driven by the collective desire of the people of Oyi for responsive, inclusive, and impactful representation that prioritizes their needs and aspirations.
The aspirant further emphasized that his candidacy is rooted in a commitment to bridge the gap between governance and the grassroots. According to him, the people of Oyi have long yearned for effective representation that not only amplifies their voices but also translates policies into tangible developmental outcomes. He assured supporters that his campaign would focus on unity, progress, and sustainable development across the constituency.
# In a bid to cement the already existing relationship between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command and the Anambra State Government, Commandant Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC State Commandant paid an unscheduled visit to the newly appointed Secretary to the Anambra State Government Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake at the Light House Awka.
The visit was aimed to strengthen the existing relationship between the state government and the NSCDC, as well as reinforcing mutual cooperation and understanding.
Commandant Maku while congratulating the SSG, described her appointment as a well-deserved elevation that would enhance good governance, noting that the Governor’s unwavering support, counsel, and motivation since he assumed office have been instrumental to the milestones achieved by the Command.
He restated the Command’s dedication to partnering with the State Government and sister security agencies to maintain enduring peace and security throughout Anambra State.
Commandant Maku also seized the moment to request additional operational support from the State Government, stressing that the people of Anambra acknowledge and value the NSCDC’s role in protecting lives and securing Critical National, State, and Local Government assets and infrastructure.
Responding, the SSG, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake, thanked the State Commandant for the visit and assured him of the State Government’s prompt consideration of security matters.
She noted that insecurity was one of the major challenges hitherto in the state, but with the State Government’s support to security agencies, the situation has significantly improved under the leadership of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
The SSG reassured the Command of Prof. Soludo’s determination to work hand in hand with security agencies to safeguard lives and property, stressing that security remains a top priority on Mr. Governor’s agenda for the state.
# The Provost of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN), Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu, has reaffirmed her commitment to positioning the College to produce digitally competent, future-ready teachers in Nigeria.
This commitment was made during the completion of the E-Don Sim Pro Software and QR Interactive Board training held on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The training was sponsored by the TETFund 2025 Zonal Intervention.
In her remarks, Dr. Anyadiegwu emphasized the need to leverage technology to enhance teaching and learning. She stated:
The programme, which took place at the College’s Smart Teaching and Learning Laboratory, hosted academic staff from all departments, ICT personnel, and students. Participants engaged in hands-on simulations, mastering real-time digital annotation and strategic learning modules.
Dr. Amaka Okafor, the Coordinator, acknowledged Dr. Anyadiegwu’s efforts in aligning NOCEN fully with the Anambra State Government’s Smart Education Reform under the visionary leadership of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR.
# St. Ann’s Hospital and Maternity, Abba, Njikoka LGA, built by Dr. Mrs. Josephine Akpua and family in honour of her late husband, Chief Samuel Akpua, has been commissioned and blessed by the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor.
Handing over the hospital’s key to Bishop Ezeokafor, who later handed the key to the Parish Priest of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Abba, for the management of the hospital, Dr. Akpua noted that they wanted to fulfil her late husband’s longtime dream and expressed delight that they had accomplished the task.
She maintained that their desire is to create an enduring healthcare legacy and build a place where dignity is preserved and proper care is diligently delivered, adding that the hospital will provide essential life-saving care, diagnostic and laboratory services, including a dialysis centre.
