# As the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Communicable Diseases (SRHR/CD) Project implemented by Jhpiego in Anambra State approaches the end of its programme cycle, stakeholders have reiterated the need for sustained awareness and access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare services across communities.
The project, funded by the Global Fund through the National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), is being implemented by Jhpiego in Anambra, Ebonyi, Kwara and Gombe States. In Anambra, Jhpiego has partnered with the Malaria Eradication and Safe Health Initiative of Nigeria (MESHI) to implement the intervention across 15 health facilities and communities in Aguata, Idemili South and Ogbaru Local Government Areas.
The project has focused on improving awareness and access to integrated healthcare services, particularly sexual and reproductive health information and services. Key areas of intervention include family planning, screening for sexually transmitted infections, HPV vaccination for the prevention of cervical cancer, and responses to gender-based violence.
Speaking during a media engagement on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Project Officer for MESHI (Malaria Eradication and Safe Health Initiative), Ogechukwu Chinelo Onyejedum, emphasised the importance of ensuring that individuals and families are adequately informed about available health services and encouraged community members to make use of participating health facilities.
The intervention has also placed particular emphasis on adolescents and young people, encouraging them to seek accurate sexual and reproductive health information, make informed health decisions and access healthcare services without fear or discrimination.
Stakeholders noted that continued community awareness remains important beyond the programme period, particularly in ensuring that the knowledge and health-seeking practices promoted through the intervention are sustained.
Residents of the participating communities were therefore encouraged to visit their nearest participating Primary Health Centre for health information, counselling, screening, referrals and other available services.
The project further emphasised the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their health, stressing that informed choices, early access to appropriate services and community support are essential to building healthier families and stronger communities.
# The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has commenced a staff verification exercise covering teachers, head teachers and other relevant education personnel across the state’s 21 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs).
The exercise is aimed at strengthening personnel accountability, ensuring accurate staff records and improving administrative efficiency in the basic education sector.
Declaring the exercise open, the Executive Chairman of ASUBEB, Dr. Justina Chinyere Anyadiegwu, commended education personnel for their commitment, cooperation and dedication to duty.
The event brought together Officers-in-Charge of the 21 LGEAs, head teachers, teachers, LGEA staff and other ASUBEB personnel participating in the verification process.
Dr. Anyadiegwu urged the participants to sustain their commitment to duty, emphasising the importance of cooperation and collective responsibility in achieving the Board’s objectives and advancing basic education across Anambra State.
# The Executive Chairman of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), Dr. Justina Chinyere Anyadiegwu, has assured the English Language Teachers Association of Nigeria (ELTAN), Anambra State Chapter, of the Board’s support and readiness to collaborate with the association to improve English Language teaching and learning in basic education schools across the state.
Dr. Anyadiegwu gave the assurance when a delegation of ELTAN, Anambra State Chapter, led by its Chairman, Dr. Ifeanyi Nzekwu, paid her a courtesy visit at the Board’s headquarters in Awka.
Speaking on the initiative, Rt. Hon. Okoye said empowering young people with relevant knowledge and skills remained essential to preparing them for the changing demands of the modern economy.
He noted that access to digital skills could open new opportunities for young people while enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the economic and social development of their communities.
The Deputy Speaker reaffirmed his commitment to initiatives that promote youth empowerment and human capital development, particularly programmes that equip young people with practical and market-relevant skills.
# Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Patrick Aghamba, has commended the Nise Town Union Women Wing for establishing a Free Skill Acquisition Centre in Nise community.
Aghamba gave the commendation while representing the Anambra State Government at the official opening of the centre, describing the initiative as a laudable investment in youth development and empowerment.
He said that investing in the future of young people remained particularly critical to building productive communities, stressing that skills acquisition would provide youths with opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
The Commissioner noted that relevant skills would enable young people to create value, earn sustainable livelihoods, establish businesses and contribute meaningfully to the economic and social development of Anambra State.
According to him, the initiative was in line with the state government’s emphasis on Public-Private-Community Partnership, through which government, communities, organisations and individuals collaborate to promote sustainable development in Anambra.
Aghamba commended the women for also demonstrating leadership and commitment to community development, urging other town unions, women’s organisations and well-meaning individuals to emulate the initiative across Anambra State.
He further called for sustained investments in employable, entrepreneurial and exportable skills, noting that empowering young people with practical knowledge would strengthen their capacity to contribute positively to society locally.
The Commissioner also assured the foundation of the continued support of the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, urging participants to translate the ideas and recommendations from the conference into practical actions that would improve the lives of women and their communities.
The event featured a keynote address by Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, panel discussions, presentations and an award ceremony.
# The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, has called on advertising practitioners in the state to partner with the government in its campaign to restore lost moral values and promote ethical conduct.
Mefor made the call when the executive members of the Advertising Practitioners Association, Anambra Chapter (APAACH), paid him a courtesy visit in Awka.
He said no government could achieve its objectives alone, noting that the government controls less than five per cent of Anambra’s economy, while more than 95 per cent remains in private hands, making collaboration with private sector stakeholders essential.
The commissioner described the visit as timely, disclosing that the ministry was preparing to launch a comprehensive value reformation campaign.
He explained that Governor Chukwuma Soludo expanded the ministry’s mandate to include value reformation in response to concerns that some youths were abandoning traditional Igbo values of hard work and embracing the pursuit of wealth without legitimate effort.
# The Anambra State House of Assembly has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Ministries of Health and Commerce to collaborate with relevant federal and state agencies to curb the importation, manufacture, circulation, distribution and sale of fake, counterfeit, adulterated, expired and substandard products across the state.
The call followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader and member representing Ekwusigo Constituency, Ikenna Ofodeme, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze on Tuesday.
Ofodeme urged the state government to strengthen collaboration with regulatory agencies, including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), as well as industry stakeholders such as the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN).
He said the proliferation of fake and substandard products posed serious threats to the health, safety and economic well-being of residents and consumers.
According to him, the affected products include food and beverages, medical products, cosmetics, packaged water, household chemicals, food preservatives, electrical and electronic goods, building materials and other essential commodities used daily by residents.
# The Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly and Member representing Awka South two Constituency, Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Okoye, has empowered 99 youths with professional skills in Prompt Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) utilisation.
The beneficiaries emerged from a one-month intensive training programme sponsored by the Deputy Speaker as part of efforts to promote youth development, digital literacy and human capital development in Awka South II Constituency.
According to the organisers, 100 participants were initially enrolled in the programme, but one participant withdrew before the completion of the training, leaving 99 participants who successfully completed the programme and are set to receive certificates.
The training exposed the participants to practical applications of Prompt Engineering and AI, including the use of productivity tools, digital research, content development and responsible application of emerging technologies.
The programme was designed to provide the beneficiaries with skills that could be applied across different areas, including education, entrepreneurship, employment, research and digital content creation.
The delegation said the visit was aimed at establishing a practical and sustainable working relationship with ASUBEB to strengthen English Language education in the state.
The association sought the Board’s partnership in capacity building, professional development for English Language teachers, and the adoption of innovative teaching strategies to improve the quality of English instruction in public primary and junior secondary schools across Anambra State.
Welcoming the initiative, Dr. Anyadiegwu, a distinguished English Language scholar and applied linguist, described quality English Language education as a critical foundation for academic excellence and the future competitiveness of Anambra children.
# All is set for the Maiden Edition of the Anambra Lawn Tennis Tournament (Governor’s Cup), proudly sponsored by Audi Company Ltd & Partners in collaboration with Anambra Country Club, Awka.
The 5-day prestigious tournament will hold from Tuesday, 27th October to Saturday, 31st October, 2026 at the Anambra Country Club, Awka.
According to the Program of Events released by the organizers, the tournament will be more than a sporting event, but a festival of tennis excellence, aimed at discovering talents and promoting sports tourism in Anambra State.
The tournament follows the recent Sponsored Rehabilitation of 2 Lawn Tennis Courts at the Anambra Country Club by Dr. Clem Ifezue, Chairman of Audi Company Limited, in support of sports development in the State.
The event is expected to attract top tennis players, government functionaries, sports enthusiasts, and members of the diplomatic community.
# Following the Think Home Philosophy call made by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to all public spirited individuals and well-to-do Ndi Anambra, the Amichi born founder and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chisco Group, Chief Dr. Chidi Anyaegbu (MFR, CON), endowed a whooping 1 billion Naira at the Department of Transport Management, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam Campus.
This was made known to newsmen by the Vice Chancellor of COOU, Professor Kate Omenugha shortly after a tour of facilities and meeting between COOU’s Management and Chisco Group’s Management team led by Chief Anyaegbu (Okeiyi Amichi) himself.
Those in Chief Anyaegbu’s entourage included his two daughters, Miss Chiamaka Anyaegbu, Barrister Chinenye Anyaegbu, the South East, South South coordinator of Chisco Group, Mr Uche Ochuba, the Legal coordinator of Chisco Group, Uzo Ndukwe Esq, and media assistant, Mr. Daniel Scott Ofoneme.
Appreciating Chief Anyaegbu, Prof Omenugha thanked him for his benevolence and for remembering the institution by endowing such a huge amount of money, stating that the money would be used for the purpose it was brought, assuring him that COOU under her watch would not let him down.
# The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, has represented the First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. (Mrs.) Nonye Soludo, at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Nkata Ndi Inyom Igbo Foundation (NNII), held in Awka.
The conference, which took place at the ASUU Secretariat Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, had the theme, “Empowered Women, Prosperous South East: Harnessing the Strength, Enterprise, and Leadership of Igbo Women for Regional Transformation.” It brought together women leaders, stakeholders and development partners to discuss strategies for advancing women’s empowerment, leadership and economic development across the South East.
Delivering the First Lady’s goodwill message, Mrs. Onyekesi commended NNII for its commitment to uniting Igbo women, preserving cultural values and promoting the welfare of women and families. She reaffirmed Dr. Nonye Soludo’s commitment to women’s empowerment and the protection of vulnerable persons, in line with the vision of the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo.
