# The Mayor of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Hon. Chukwuemelie Ezennia Ibekwe, has received members of the 2026 Onitsha Ado Football League Committee on a courtesy visit.
The delegation, led by its Chairman, Chukwuemeka Ayalogu, included the Secretary, Megan Chukwudi Patrick, and Public Relations Officer, Arimah Ifeanyi.
During the visit, the committee briefed the Mayor on the progress of the ongoing competition, its activities and contributions to grassroots football development.
The visit highlighted the importance of sports in promoting youth empowerment, discovering emerging talents and strengthening community participation.
The Mayor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people through sports as part of efforts to build a vibrant and progressive Onitsha North.
# The Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has strengthened agricultural productivity and improved the livelihoods of farmers in Anambra State through its support for the Bounty Harvest Multipurpose Cooperative in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area.
The intervention includes the provision of a cassava processing centre, processing equipment and a solar-powered borehole to enhance the cooperative’s cassava value-addition activities.
# A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Valentine Izuchukwu Nwankwo, has urged individuals to embrace preparation, hard work and continuous learning as essential tools for overcoming life’s challenges and achieving success.
He stressed that preparing for the future requires deliberate efforts in the present, warning that failure to prepare for life’s battles could amount to preparing to fail without realising it.
Fr. Nwankwo, who is the Vicar of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Akpo, Aguata Local Government Area (LGA), gave the advice during a homily at the church.
He described preparation as indispensable to human existence, noting that success in any endeavour requires commitment, discipline and readiness to face challenges.
The cleric encouraged people to begin building their future today rather than depending on shortcuts, which he described as a pathway to failure.
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# ANSACA has invited students in tertiary institutions across Anambra State to participate in its 2026 HIV Awareness and Prevention Essay Competition.
The competition, organised through the Campus Action Committee on AIDS (CACA), seeks to equip young people with a platform to use research, knowledge and creative writing to address HIV misinformation, stigma and discrimination.
The application period, which opened on October 27, will close on November 27, 2026.
To qualify, applicants must be students of tertiary institutions in Anambra State, select one of the approved essay topics provided in the application form and submit an original, evidence-based essay of between 500 and 900 words, excluding references.
Applicants are also required to complete the registration form and comply with the competition guidelines.
ANSACA urged interested students to submit their entries before the deadline, noting that young people have an important role to play in challenging harmful misconceptions, promoting HIV prevention and building an inclusive society where people living with HIV are treated with dignity and respect.
# The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved the Soludozie Anambra Framework, an organised platform designed to promote inclusive development through Public-Private-Community Partnership (PPCP), while also taking fresh decisions to address erosion challenges across the state.
The decisions were reached at the 18th meeting of ANSEC for Solution 2.0, held at the Light House, Awka, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
On erosion management, the Council reiterated that government interventions would continue to prioritize communities that demonstrate proactive environmental responsibility.
It warned that communities involved in sand excavation, indiscriminate felling of trees, deforestation, dumping of refuse in drainage channels, directing stormwater onto roads and other prohibited environmental practices would not receive priority attention.
The Council further warned that individuals responsible for such activities would be prosecuted.
However, in a specific intervention, ANSEC directed that Ogbodi in Amichi Community, which has been cut off by erosion, should be reconnected within two weeks through palliative measures, while work towards a permanent solution should commence immediately.
# The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has called on students, young people, content creators and members of the public to take an active role in promoting HIV awareness and combating stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV.
The agency made the call while announcing its World AIDS Day HIV Challenge 1.0, a creative competition designed to encourage participants to use their talents and digital platforms to promote accurate HIV information and public acceptance.
The competition, which runs from November 8 to 29, requires participants to produce an original three-minute video highlighting HIV awareness, encouraging acceptance of people living with HIV and showcasing ANSACA’s contributions to the state’s HIV response.
To participate, contestants are required to upload their videos on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, tag ANSACA’s official pages, use the hashtags #Ansacaworldaidsdaychallenge1.0 and #Ansacachallenge1.0, and follow the agency’s social media handles.
Participants must also submit their videos through WhatsApp in DOCUMENT FORMAT to 08069456397. ANSACA emphasised that entries uploaded on social media without WhatsApp submission will not be considered valid.
# The Chairman, Anambra State Football Association, General Chikelue Iloenyosi, has welcomed Anambra-born football star, Oluebube Umejiaku, following Nigeria’s Flamingos’ triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Umejiaku who is from Aguata, emerged as the tournament’s best player, winning the prestigious adidas Golden Ball Award in recognition of her outstanding performance throughout the competition, as Nigeria recorded a historic victory on the global stage.
Iloenyosi arrived in Abuja to receive and honour the young champion on behalf of the Anambra State Government.
His visit was at the directive of the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, who facilitated a special homecoming reception in recognition of Umejiaku’s remarkable achievement.
Speaking during the reception, Iloenyosi expressed profound appreciation to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his continued commitment to sports development and recognition of sporting talents across the state.
He also commended Agha Mba for making the memorable homecoming gesture possible.
Umejiaku’s achievement has sparked celebrations across Anambra State, with family members, community leaders and sports enthusiasts describing her as a source of pride and inspiration to the younger generation.
Iloenyosi noted that the young footballer’s success was not merely a personal achievement but a victory for her family, community and the entire Anambra State.
# The Anambra State Chapter of the National Association of Scientific Officers (NASO) has commended Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for approving 100 per cent Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for health workers in the state, describing the decision as a landmark achievement that will improve staff welfare, boost morale and strengthen healthcare delivery.
The NASO Chairman in Anambra State, Dr Obikwelu Emmanuel M., expressed the association’s appreciation on Tuesday during its celebration of the 2026 World Science Day for Peace and Development at the Ministry of Environment Conference Hall. He described the Governor’s approval as a demonstration of responsive leadership and recognition of the contributions of health professionals to the state’s healthcare development.
Recounting how he received the news, Dr Obikwelu disclosed that the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, called him around midnight, initially leaving him wondering whether the call was connected to the World Science Day celebration scheduled for the following day. He said he later came across the breaking news announcing the Governor’s approval, which brought excitement and relief to health workers.
The NASO Chairman expressed profound gratitude to Governor Soludo for what he described as a timely and generous intervention, noting that the approval would encourage scientific officers and other health professionals to remain committed to their duties. He said the decision demonstrated the Governor’s recognition of the critical role health workers play in delivering quality and accessible healthcare services.
Dr Obikwelu also applauded the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, for his sustained advocacy, commitment and interest in the welfare of scientific officers and other health professionals. He noted that the Commissioner’s efforts had contributed to advancing the interests of health workers and promoting a more supportive working environment within the state’s health sector.
He expressed optimism that the approval would inspire greater dedication, unity and productivity among health professionals, stressing that improved staff welfare was essential to building a motivated workforce and achieving better healthcare outcomes. He reaffirmed NASO’s appreciation to the Governor and the Commissioner for their commitment to the advancement of the health sector.
