* Anambra Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne has said the state is blessed with abundant natural resources whose full potential are yet to be tapped, hence the interaction with communities to identify their investment potential is vital. Nwabunwanne, while speaking in Awka during an event recently, stated that Governor Chukwuma Soludo is aimed at identifing and promoting investment opportunities in the state.
* The Catholic Bishop of Aguleri Diocese, Most Rev Denis isizoh has administered the sacrament of confirmation to two hundred and fifty parishoners at St Theresa Catholic Church umunya in Oyi LGA of Anambra state. In his homily, the bishop charged the new recipients of the sacrament of confirmation to avoid sin, as they are carrying double anointing and to do the right thing always, by rejecting the devil and his vain glory.
* Innoson Vehicles, a leading Nigerian automobile manufacturer, founded by Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma OFR, has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence by awarding a N3 million scholarship to Ejikeme Joy, the overall best-performing candidate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for the 2023 academic year.
This was disclosed by Cornel Osigwe, Head, Corporate Communications, IVM Innoson Group.
* The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Red Cross Society has called for support and donations from the government of Governor Chukwuma Soludo and the private sector to operate more effectively and efficiently. ANN reports that the organization’s Chairman, Professor Peter Katchy while speaking at the Headquarters in Amawbia-Awka, emphasized the Society’s commitment to saving lives during emergencies through intervention measures, disaster preparedness, and mitigation, as well as rapid response to the most vulnerable populations.
* The Chief Whip of the Anambra state house of assembly, Rt. Hon. Pete Ibida has described his journey as a lawmaker as one full of mixed feelings. Ibida, who is the member representing Njikoka 2 constituency while speaking with correspondents after plenary, revealed that the 7th assembly against all odds made remakable impact.
* The Minister of Health of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is to launch the Anambra State Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System today Thursday. Disclosing it to journalists in Awka, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ben Afam Obidike, stated that the ministry has conducted trainings for health personnel on how to operate Anambra State Ambulance System when it is launched.
* Anambra Central traditional rulers led by Igwe Akweze, Christopher Okpala have donated two million naira to support Anambra state government in ensuring security of the state and assisting flood victims. ANN reports that the traditional rulers made the presentation when they paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Goveenment (SSG), Professor Solo Chukwulobelu at the Government House, Awka.
* The member representing Anaocha-Njikoka-Dunukofia Federal Constituency, Chief Dozie Nwankwo has commended Chief Ikenna Okafor for building a modern female hostel at Community Secondary School, Akwaeze. Nwankwo said that such gesture should be emulated by privileged people in Anambra, noting that education as the bedrock of development in the society should be given priority attention.
* The Chairman, Anambra State Sports Development Commission, Chief Patrick Estate Onyedum says not less than five hundred schools from primary and secondary have so far picked registration forms for the upcoming Anambra School Sports Festival which will hold from May 17 to June 24 2023.
* The Anambra State Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Jude Chukwuocha has urged Christians not to deviate from the divine purpose of God’s calling in their life, else the devil will destroy them.
