# The Obi of Onitsha, Obi Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has commended the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, for his sterling leadership qualities, noting that the university now enjoys relative peace.
Obi Achebe gave the commendation when the Vice-Chancellor paid him a courtesy visit at his GRA residence in Onitsha.
The monarch thanked God for the Vice-Chancellor’s emergence at a time when the university was facing leadership challenges, noting that the institution has since witnessed stability and calm under his leadership.
Obi Achebe expressed confidence in the Vice-Chancellor’s capacity to take the university to greater heights, given his proven track record of achievements.
Responding, Prof. Anyaehie appreciated the Obi of Onitsha for his fatherly support and goodwill towards the university, describing the royal father as a pillar of wisdom and a strong advocate of educational advancement.
# Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra, Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu, has said that members of the party will ensure President Bola Tinubu wins in the state during 2027 presidential poll.
Ukachukwu, while speaking at APC stakeholders’ meeting in Awka, revealed that they would do everything within their powers and take necessary actions to ensure that Tinubu wins in Anambra state.
“We have endorsed Tinubu before. We are reaffirming what we said in the larger stakeholders’ meeting. We have no choice. That’s what has to be done. And then, we have to work hard to make sure we deliver”.
“Yes, it’s not going to be easy, but it’s doable. Considering the last feat we achieved, even when the sitting governor was claiming to be part of us. I think we can do far better this time, to make sure that Tinubu wins.”
Ukachukwu revealed that the party members were prepared to slug it out with other political parties in the state and ensure that the president performs better than he did in 2023.
“It’s no longer the issue of 25 percent because it’s a settled matter. So, it’s about winning and winning well. And we are going to work hard to get it done,” Ukachukwu assured.
# The newly elected Idemili North Councillorship Candidates for August 29th Local Government election, at the Council’s Headquarters Ogidi, had a familiarisation meeting with the Mayor of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Global).
Addressing the Councillorship Candidates in his office, Chief Nkwoka enjoined them to brace up for the task ahead.
The local government Chairman charged them to begin now to think and articulate how best they can represent their various Wards in Idemili North Legislative Council.
# The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, paid a courtesy visit to the Traditional Ruler of Nnewi, HRM Igwe Kenneth Orizu III, alongside members of the University’s management team.
Prof. Anyaehie apologized for the delay in paying homage, explaining that it was due to the demands of assuming office as a new Vice-Chancellor.
He expressed appreciation to the revered monarch for his enduring support and the cordial relationship between the University and the Nnewi royal institution.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that the visit coincided with the commissioning of the 30-bedroom hostel donated to the University by the Bank of Industry, and deemed it important to pay respects to the monarch.
# The Anambra State Government has called on transporters to support her efforts to end the Monday sit-at-home tradition by resuming full operations on Mondays.
Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, made the call during a one-day training/retraining program for commercial drivers and riders in Anambra State.
Dr. Mefor noted that full operation of transporters was needed in ending sit at home in the state. He emphasised the crucial role transporters play in reviving the state’s economy, especially on Mondays.
Declaring the event open, the host of the program and Commissioner for Transport, Mrs Patricia Igwebuike, explained that the essence of the program was to keep commercial drivers and riders in the state abreast of basic rules and practices that promote safety on the roads.
# A bill for a law to establish the “Anambra State Rural Access Roads Development Agency (ASRARA) Bill 2026”, has scaled through second reading.
The bill is established for the purpose of overhaul and management of reconstruction and maintenance of Class C and Class D roads in Anambra State.
Leading the debate, the Majority Leader of the House, Sir. Ikenna Ofodeme, says the bill aims to improve rural access, transport infrastructure, agricultural marketing, and to make provisions for connected matters.
According to Ofodeme who is the lawmaker representing Ekwusigo Constituency, the bill is designed to bring developmental plan to the grassroots and solve road problems and will activate the Mayors of the 21 local governments in Anambra through the agency.
Hon. Ofodeme while speaking on the objectives of the bill, stated that it will rehabilitate and maintain the class C and D roads in Anambra, imprve transport conditions and sustain the development of rural road sector.
# The lawmaker representing Ayamelum Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Barnard Udemezue, on Tuesday 24th February, resumed plenary.
In his submission, on a bill for a law to establish the “Anambra State Rural Access Roads Development Agency (ASRARA) 2026”, Udemezue openly kicked against the second reading.
In his words: “I see this bill, as a bill, attempting to make nonsense of the intention of those who designed our government system (Federal, state and local).
“The scope of this bill is nothing new to the duties of our local government, if empowered.
” We have elected local government Chairman and Councillors. If it is too rural that the local government cannot get to it, the Councillors can do so.
” Building and maintenance of rural roads are the duties of the local government administration system. The Councillors and Chairmen can do it better.
“I am not taking lightly, the struggle my constituents went through by electing me
to the House of Assembly and am not here just for the ritual but to represent”.
# The Chairman of the Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB)
Barrister Chike Mmaduekwe says, henceforth, all approvals for the building of new markets must be endorsed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo
Mmaduekwe made this known while reacting on the issue of the demolition of some shops at Nkwo Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area.
According to Mmaduekwe, Governor Soludo, during the last Anambra State Executive Council meeting, gave a strict directive that no structure should henceforth be constructed in any market without approval duly endorsed by him, noting that some structures in certain markets, including Obosi, have been demolished for violating the Governor’s directive.
He stated that many builders violate the law by failing to obtain the required approval, which must undergo certain processes from the day of application, as there are criteria they must meet before approval is granted, such as sand testing and other requirements, adding that most builders do not adhere to these rules before constructing new structures.
Barrister Mmaduekwe made it categorically clear that such actions will no longer be tolerated and warned prospective builders to obey the directive to the letter or risk having their buildings demolished.
