* The United Stockfish Dealers Association Anambra State (USDAAS), an international market at Owerri Road, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area has been adjudged as one of the best markets in Anambra State. The declaration was made by a Supervisory Head, Anambra Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Jossy Nwosu during the installation cum inauguration of the stockfish market’s patrons, organised by the outgoing executives. In her remarks, Mrs Nwosu said:”This stockfish market is one of the best in Anambra State. I do recommend this market to every new administration that takes over the state government”.
* Anambra State House of Assembly on Thursday 15th December 2022, at Plenary, held a valedictory session in honour of the former member who represented Nnewi South 1 Constituency (1999-2003) late Hon. Cyprian Obiejesi popularly called “Igwe House” Anambra Speaker, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor while commiserating with the immediate family, said the late Hon. Cyprian Obiejesi was in all measures, an active politician and a man of the people who used his position as a representative to attract development to his people in addition to his empowerment programs.
* Business and university don from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Obiora Okonkwo has said that the dearth of print media and other mass media is the cause of business growth nose-diving in Anambra State. Prof Okonkwo, who is also the Chairman of United Airlines, made the assertion during a keynote speech presented at the maiden anniversary lecture of Sapientia International Media Centre, Onitsha, held at the Conference Hall of Soprom Hotels and Suites, Onitsha, with the topic, ‘ Media Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Development: A Case Study of Southeast Nigeria’.
* The Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian Maduka Okeke has urged students of Science Schools in Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha to always dream to be successful and work hard to make it happen. Archbishop Okeke made the disclosure during his opening speech at the event of Archbishop Valerian Okeke Science Competition (AVOSCO) which held at Basilica square of the Most Holy Trinity Onitsha, Anambra State.
The prelate admonished to the students to always have positive thinking to be successful in their academic studies by working hard towards making it a reality.
* No fewer than 1000 destitutes, 14 new patrons and 16 others were on Thursday, empowered by the leadership of Ogidi Building Materials market, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, as the market marked its end of year party. Prior to the commencement of the occasion, a special church service was held in the market to thank God for His mercy and protection of the traders throughout the year. Speaking, the President of the market, Chief Jude Nwankwo, said that next year 2023 would be a better year, stating that the market would continue to grow from strength to strength.
* As the 2023 general election draws near, Polling Unit Ambassadors of Nigeria (PUAN) today Thursday 15th December 2022 took the against vote buying at the Anambra state house of assembly. Addressing the Anambra speaker and other lawmakers, the group through it’s spokesperson said the suffering of the less privileged seems perpetual and scary as if the time for a revolutionary has come.
*No fewer than 100 farmers in Anambra are participating in a organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The two-day capacity building programme for farmers and agro process is orgainsed under Products and Marketing Enhancement Scheme (PAMES) of SMEDAN. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Wednesday, Mr Olawale Fasanya, the Director General of SMEDAN said the training was aimed at providing technical support services to MSEs in agro-allied businesses on product development, from farm gate to market.
*The Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor, has advised Christians to always study the holy scriptures to understand the mind of God and all things necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Bishop Ezeofor made the call during the Advent Ordination of the church, which held at the St. John the Divine Church, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. During the event, the Clerical Synod Secretary of the Diocese, Ven. Decency Chine was collated as an Archdeacon; while Rev. Nnaekwe Nwachukwu, Rev. Onuorah Nwabunike, Rev. Chibuzor Anene, Chika Ezeobi, Silas Ezeokafor, and Ikem Stephen were made priests. Ordinand Chijioke Anyachora was also made a deacon during the event.
- The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has described the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, as a trusted partner he would need to move Nigeria forward if elected in 2023.
He said that his relationship with Soludo was beyond partisan politics but a commitment to undertake reforms in the Nigerian economy.
Atiku stated this on Thursday at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Anambra State where he and his running mate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa were recieved in audience by Soludo en route the PDP presidential rally at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the state capital.
Soludo is a governor on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA).
Speaking during the visit Atiku said, “This is beyond party politics. There should be a consensus on how we move forward and I consider Governor Soludo as a partner in that respect.
“It is my singular respect and honour for him to receive me in the state. In spite of our different political affiliations, there should be some core values we should agree to towards the development of our country.
“I thank Governor Soludo for going beyond party politics. He didn’t shut the gate against us. We are all partners in our reform agenda as far as Nigeria is concerned.
“The Governor personally told me he was not available in the state but had to find a way back to receive me. I thank him for the opportunity and wish for God’s blessings upon his life and upon Anambra State.
In his speech, Soludo said development of Nigeria should be the utmost priority for any politician or candidate.
He said Nigeria was bigger than any political party and the business of building the country was bigger than any politician.
Soludo added, “In this business of building Nigeria, Anambra and Igboland should be an open place for anyone.Just give us your proposition and tell us how you will fix the country.
“I am very glad you are here to canvass for votes and I believe our people will listen carefully to every word you have to tell them.
“Our orientation is to have a level playing field for everyone.Politics is about development and we want the South-East to feel this development.
“Reconciliation and Reconstruction are what we haven’t come to terms with.
The federal highways constructed in the Shagari era are no longer motorable. My administration is already spending few billions on federal roads.“The bottom line is that we want to change the life of the average citizen.
Our people are all ears. We pray for you, for Nigeria and wish you the very best of luck.At the Alex Ekwueme PDP rally, Atiku promised to help the Igbo produce president of the country after his tenure, adding that he would also make the Onitsha port functional if elected as president in 2023.
He said, ” On our arrival today we visited Governor Soludo and he said to me that he believe that I will work when I win.
So, he urged me to reconstruct the federal roads and control erosion menace in the state, as Anambra is regarded as erosion headquarters in the country. And I promised him I will do that.
“I also promise to dredge the River Niger and make sure the Onitsha port becomes functional, if you vote in PDP in 2023. We shall also industrialise the state to create jobs for our youths.
Atiku said he would be the stepping stone to actualise Igbo presidency if elected in 2023.
“I’m going to be the stepping stone to Igbo presidency. I have shown it by my actions because this is the third time I will be contesting with an Igbo man as my running mate.
“If you really want to produce a president, then vote Atiku/Okowa. I thank you for this wonderful reception and we promise not to disappoint you.
Speaking, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, running mate to the PDP presidential candidate, commended party leaders for the high level of campaign in the communities of Anambra.
Okowa said,”We are appealing to you all to vote for PDP in the general election. Our presidential candidate, Atiku, is the most experienced among all the candidates contesting, and he is determined to transform Nigeria for good.
In his speech, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, National Chairmanbof PDP, urged the electorate to vote massively for PDP, describing Anambra as a PDP state and not All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Ayu said,”PDP started in Anambra with our leader, Dr Alex Ekwuene. So Anambra is PDP not APGA. APGA is a son to PDP and in future we shall bring APGA back to their home which is PDP.
“The Igbo people, particularly in Anambra are stakeholders in Nigeria because there is no village you will go in this country that you will not see an Igbo man. This makes them more national people in Nigeria.
“I beg you to vote PDP because we have a very competent candidate, who is a businessman like you and also your in-law. Sometimes, your in-law is better than your son.
“So, go get your permanent voter cards and vote for Atiku/Okowa. This team will solve Nigeria’s security problems, stabilise and transform the climate this country,”he said.
