# The Mayor of Njikoka Local Government Area, Hon. Ikechukwu Okakpu, has highlighted key achievements recorded within his first 30 days in office, including the restoration of electricity at the council secretariat after 13 years without power.
Other achievements include the commencement of water facility rehabilitation and road projects, alongside initiatives aimed at strengthening security and improving environmental sanitation across the area.
Hon. Okakpu, who assumed office on October 3 alongside his Deputy, Hon. Ifunanya Nwanadile, said the achievements reflected his administration’s commitment to good governance, improved living conditions and the implementation of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Solution Agenda.
The mayor disclosed that electricity had been restored at the Njikoka Local Government Secretariat after 13 years of darkness, while the rehabilitation of pipe-borne water facilities had commenced across the area to improve residents’ access to clean water.
On governance and administration, he said Councillors, Supervisory Councillors and Special Advisers had been appointed and inaugurated to strengthen grassroots representation, improve administrative efficiency and enhance service delivery.
# St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, and the Catholic Women’s Organization, CWO’s Cana House Complex, Awka, were agog with celebrations as the members of the organization inducted 234 new members of its Life Members with a matching order to remain true witnesses for Jesus Christ and beacons of faith.
The solemn and joyous event also featured reception and decoration of the CWO National Award Recipient, Lady Prof. Obianuju Theresa Chiekezie in recognition of her outstanding service to God and the church, among others.
Speaking in a homily during the Holy Mass, the Bishop of the Diocese who presided over the Mass, charged the newly inducted life members to be true witnesses for Christ.
Bishop Ezeokafor, who described their induction into the Life Members as an elevation, further admonished them to avoid like a plague any act capable of bringing a reproach to them as Christians.
IIn her address during the second part of the epoch-making event, described as a moment of thanksgiving, honour and recognition of renewed commitment to the service of God, the church and humanity, the Director, CWO, Awka Diocese, Lady Ngozi Dorathy Muo, charged the new life members to be beacons of faith, models of Christian womanhood and pillars of support within their parishes and wider Catholic community.
# The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor, has blessed a magnificent hostel block, with a well-furnished clinic for seminarians at St John Bosco Seminary, Isuanaocha in Awka North Local Government Area, Anambra State, renovated and upgraded to meet the current demands of the Seminary.
Performing the solemn blessing which took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Bishop expressed satisfaction with the work done on the hostel and other structures in the Seminary.
Noting that the work had given the Seminary a ‘very wonderful new look’, he commended the Rector, Rev Fr Daniel Eduzor, and his team.
In his remarks, the Rector expressed deep gratitude to the Bishop for what he called his fatherly love and support to the Seminary which he said, actualized the dream for the facilities.
# As All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) officially commenced campaigns and electioneering activities across the country preparatory to the 2027 general elections, the party has reiterated its stand that Kosisochukwu Ibemesi remains its candidate for Oyi state constituency election in Anambra State.
APGA national publicity secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara PhD, who disclosed the party’s position on Oyi state constituency to this journalist during an exclusive interview, said from the records of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Kosisochukwu Ibemesi is still candidate of the party for Oyi state constituency election next year.
Although Opara was cognisant that one Innocent Ojike fondly called Ojicam, also a member of the party, had approached the court to challenge the process that brought Kosisochukwu Ibemesi to clinch the party’s ticket, he said it is his right to go to court but the party, according to him, has concluded the process within the ambit of the rules and guidelines that governed the process that produced Kosisochukwu Ibemesi as the party’s flag bearer for Oyi state constituency election next year.
# The Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), led by its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Prof. Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, on November 4, paid a historic courtesy visit to the Chief Medical Director of COOU Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu.
Speaking during the visit, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, congratulated Dr. Umeakuewulu on her appointment as Chief Medical Director by the Anambra State Governor.
She emphasised the need to strengthen the institutional relationship between the University’s College of Medicine and the Teaching Hospital, noting that both institutions are interdependent and cannot function optimally in isolation.
She stressed that the existing synergy must not only be sustained but deliberately deepened through practical collaboration capable of producing tangible results.
The Vice-Chancellor further noted that the existing relationship between the College of Medicine and the Teaching Hospital had contributed to the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) approval of 16 new academic programmes, several of which are medically related.
In their separate remarks, the Pro-Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor appealed to the Chief Medical Director to strengthen cooperation, mutual support and institutional collaboration between the two establishments for improved academic and healthcare delivery.
Responding, Dr. Umeakuewulu expressed appreciation to the Governing Council for the visit, acknowledging the importance of strengthening the existing relationship.
She assured the Council that the concerns and recommendations raised during the engagement would receive appropriate attention.
The visit marked the first time in the University’s history that a Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council had paid an official visit to the Teaching Hospital.
# The Mayor of Anambra West Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Tony Obierike, has reaffirmed the commitment of Ndi Anambra West to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), citing the performance of the Soludo administration.
Obierike made the declaration on November 6, 2026, during the official flag-off of APGA’s national campaign for the 2027 general elections at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka.
The event attracted prominent party leaders, government officials, political stakeholders and supporters from across the country, signalling the commencement of APGA’s nationwide mobilisation ahead of the elections.
Describing Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo as a leader who delivers on his promises, the Mayor commended his administration’s commitment to good governance, infrastructural development and improved welfare.
He maintained that the achievements recorded under the APGA-led government provided compelling reasons for Ndi Anambra West to sustain their support for the party.
The Mayor also urged the electorate to support all APGA candidates contesting National and State Assembly seats in the 2027 general elections.
The Mayor called on Ndi Anambra West to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, whose presidential ticket APGA has adopted for the forthcoming elections.
Obierike expressed confidence that continued support for APGA would consolidate existing development efforts, promote continuity in governance and extend democratic dividends to communities across Anambra West.
He assured the party leadership of the people’s commitment to its electoral success, stressing that collective support and grassroots mobilisation would remain vital to APGA’s victory in 2027.
# The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Ward Chairmen in Oyi Local Government Area(LGA) have reaffirmed their support for the administration of the Oyi Mayor, Hon. John Igbem, during a solidarity visit to him at the Local Government Secretariat in Nteje.
The visit, held on Nov. 8, was aimed at strengthening party unity, fostering stronger relationships among party leaders and expressing confidence in the mayor’s leadership and development agenda for the local government area.
During the visit, the ward chairmen commended Hon. Igbem for what they described as his visionary leadership and commitment to the development of Oyi. They presented him with a ram as a mark of honour, goodwill and solidarity.
In his response, the mayor expressed appreciation for the gesture and the show of support, assuring the party leaders of his commitment to inclusive governance, effective service delivery and sustained development across the LGA.
He emphasised the importance of unity and collective responsibility in advancing the interests of the people, while reaffirming his readiness to work with party stakeholders and other relevant groups to achieve meaningful progress.
The visit ended on a note of cordiality and renewed solidarity, with both parties expressing commitment to strengthening their relationship and working together for the growth and development of Oyi LGA.
# The President General (PG) of Oba Patriotic Union (OPU), Chief Anthony Ejiofor, has hailed the Anambra State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barr. Chijioke Ojukwu, for amicably resolving a land levy dispute that had threatened peace in Oba community.
The dispute was between one Mr. Nwakanwa and Akamili Okuzu Village, Oba, in Idemili South Local Government Area, over the purchase of some plots of land and an alleged demand of N2.5 million as development levy from the petitioner.
Speaking with newsmen in Awka on November 4, shortly after a peace meeting convened by the commissioner, Ejiofor said that all parties left the meeting satisfied.
He commended Ojukwu for his wisdom, fairness and intelligent in handling of the matter, describing him as a commissioner with capacity and a worthy member of Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo’s Solution Team.
“What I saw today is different and very wonderful, the way and manner he approached the issue. Everybody is going home smiling and in good mind, especially the petitioner. He is a gentleman to the core. I am so pleased to meet him. If things are done this way, we will have a better society,” he said.
Ejiofor expressed the appreciation of the Oba community to the commissioner for ensuring that justice and peace.
