# Hon. Dozie Nwankwo, the APGA candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, has joined members of the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) from across the Onitsha Archdiocese at St. Albert the Great, Odume Layout, Obosi, Idemili North LGA, as they prepare for next year’s World Youth Day celebration.
The meeting brought together Catholic youths from different parts of the Archdiocese to strengthen their bonds of fellowship, deepen their faith, and coordinate preparations for the forthcoming international gathering of Catholic young people.
Addressing the gathering, Onyendozi reaffirmed his commitment to youth development, noting that his two tenures in the Federal House of Representatives prioritised the interests and advancement of young people across the DNA constituency.
He expressed his determination to sustain and expand this commitment as he seeks to serve at the Senate, where he intends to continue supporting initiatives that promote youth empowerment, create opportunities, and advance inclusive development.
He also solicited the support and solidarity of CYON members across the Onitsha Archdiocese, emphasising the importance of collective participation in building a future where young people can thrive spiritually, socially, and economically.
# The Mayor of Njikoka Local Government Area, Dr Ikechukwu Okakpu, and his deputy, Hon. Ifunanya Nwanadile, have pledged the council’s support and participation in the fifth edition of Okpa Fiesta scheduled for December 12, 2026.
The council leaders gave the assurance when the Okpa Fiesta 5.0 team, led by its convener, Ms Lucia Enahoro, paid them a courtesy visit to brief them on preparations for the event.
Speaking during the visit, Enahoro congratulated the mayor and his deputy on their assumption of office and appreciated the council leadership for its support and participation in previous editions of the fiesta.
She said Okpa Fiesta had continued to provide a platform for young people to celebrate Igbo cultural heritage, promote indigenous delicacies and strengthen appreciation of traditional food.
Enahoro described okpa as an important part of Igbo culinary heritage and said the forthcoming edition would feature entertainment and cultural activities aimed at promoting Anambra’s indigenous foods and showcasing the state’s cultural identity.
She also presented visitation kits to the council leadership and expressed confidence that the event would attract wider participation.
# The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Nkem Udeze, has disbursed the third phase of his ₦10 million educational grant programme to students from Ogbaru Local Government Area and opened applications for the second batch of his youth empowerment scheme.
The announcements were made at the fourth edition of the Ogbaru Youth Parliament, held at Atafa Hotel & Suites, Odekpe, under the theme, “Youths, Leadership & Opportunities.” The event attracted about 500 young people from across the local government area.
Speaking at the gathering, Udeze said he had sustained the initiative for four years to prepare young people to assume leadership responsibilities in the present, rather than wait until the future.
The educational grants benefited undergraduates, nursing students and secondary school students preparing for this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The Speaker also announced the commencement of applications for the second batch of his youth empowerment programme, following an earlier phase in which about 300 young people received sewing machines, grinding machines, agricultural inputs and cash assistance to establish or expand their businesses.
Governor Soludo also used the opportunity to urge the people of Ebonyi State to vote wisely in the forthcoming 2027 general elections and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid to attract more Federal Government projects to the South East.
The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Comrade Onyebuchi Eze, and an Igbariam community leader in Anambra State, Chief Lawrence Anikpe, described death as an inevitable part of human existence and encouraged Governor Nwifuru and other members of the bereaved family to take solace in God, noting that their mother lived to a ripe old age.
# The Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu, has inaugurated a seven-member committee to strengthen the hospital’s preparedness for Ebola and ensure that appropriate preventive measures are in place within the hospital and across its surrounding communities.
The committee was inaugurated during the hospital’s 50th Management Meeting, following reports of a suspected Ebola case in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
Inaugurating the committee, Dr. Umeakuewulu charged members to take proactive and comprehensive measures to prevent the possible introduction and spread of Ebola, stressing that disease prevention must extend beyond the hospital environment to the wider community.
She emphasised the importance of functional hand washing facilities, adequate supplies of hand sanitisers, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, including face masks where indicated, and strict adherence to infection prevention and control protocols across all service points.
The CMD further directed the committee to organise regular training and sensitization programmes for healthcare workers, strengthen surveillance and early detection mechanisms, and collaborate with relevant public health authorities to ensure prompt reporting and appropriate management of suspected cases.
Beyond the hospital, the committee is expected to develop and implement strategies for public health education and community sensitization in Anambra State and its environs.
# The Anambra State Government has received power banks and registers for Desk Officers of Government Empowerment Enterprise Program (GEEP) for FarmerMoni enumeration exercise in the state.
This is to help power their IPads which was given to them during the flag-off ceremony in the State recently and also for manual documentations.
Receiving the working tools, at her office, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chinyere Nwabachili, applauded the federal government for all their support to the program.
She stated that the IPads, power banks and registers are the necessary tools needed for effective enumeration and proper documentation both digitally and manually.
The GEEP State Program Manager, Ugonwa Onunze, thanked the federal government, and especially the state government for their commitment and support in making sure that their farmers are well captured for the program.
The registers will also serve as the hard copy in case of any unforeseen eventuality with the digital data,” she said.
# The Anambra State Government has approved compensation for property owners whose houses were affected by the construction of the Second Niger Bridge access road project along the Ogbunike axis, with payments expected to commence soon.
The development was disclosed by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Arc. Okey Ezeobi, during a meeting with community leaders and residents at Ogbunike Town Hall on October 20.
The visit provided an opportunity for the Commissioner to engage with affected property owners, address their concerns and clarify issues surrounding the compensation process.
Among the community representatives present were the President-General of Ogbunike Progressive Union, Chief Tochukwu Obiakor, and the Second Vice President-General, Hon. Obilaw Oduche.
During the interaction, a resident, Mr Emeka Chiadiofu, and other community members sought clarification on the compensation arrangements and the steps towards the commencement of payments.
Arc. Ezeobi responded to the questions raised and explained the government’s position, providing further clarification on the concerns expressed by the affected residents.
# The APGA Candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District 2027, Hon. Dozie Nwankwo, alongside other prominent personalities, including Ikenna Iyiegbu, the APGA Candidate for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency 2027 and Hon. Amaka Obi, the immediate-past Mayor of Idemili South LGA among others joined the people of Obosi community in felicitating with the Chairman of Anambra State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Eze Iweka III), and the Obosi community during the Obiora Obosi Festival held at Afor Adike square, Obosi.
The colourful cultural celebration brought together traditional rulers, political leaders, business personalities, and other distinguished guests to celebrate the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and identity of the Obosi people.
Speaking to the press at the festival, Hon. Dozie Nwankwo reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Anambra Central Senatorial District, declaring:
# Residents and business owners along the Coca-Cola Junction–Isiagu road in Awka have expressed excitement over the commencement of construction and dualisation of the 7.04-kilometre road, a major access route to the proposed Anambra Aerotropolis City.
Designated Lot 3, the project stretches from Coca-Cola Junction through the Agu-Awka axis of Zik’s Avenue to the Isiagu axis. It is expected to improve connectivity, ease transportation and stimulate commercial activities along the corridor.
Construction work commenced in the first week of October 2026, with the construction team having cleared and grubbed more than 2.4 kilometres of the project route.
Speaking on the project, a project engineer with Ag.Vision Construction Company, Engineer Omamofo Ken-Wiwa, said the road would be constructed as a dual carriageway, with each carriageway measuring 7.3 metres wide.
He explained that the design also provides for walkways on both sides of the road, a central median and streetlights.
# Globacom Nigeria Limited in its usual way has hosted the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe and his subjects to a royal banquet a way of appreciating the monarch and Onitsha people for giving them the privilege to host the Ofala festival.
The royal banquet which was held at Ezechima Square Imeobi Awka Road attracted the Obi in- council, members of Ndi Otu odu and other dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering on behalf of the Chairman Globacom Nigeria Limited, Dr Mike Adenuga Jnr, Globacom Head South East zone, Mr Michael Ehumadu congratulated Igwe Achebe lfor a successful Ofala festival while appreciating the people of Onitsha for giving Globacom the privilege to showcase their rich cultural heritage to the world.
He added that as a proudly Nigerian brand their responsibility extends beyond telecommunication to supporting cultural institutions and community initiative that strengthen their collective identity.
In his brief remarks, Igwe Achebe who expressed joy that Ofala Onitsha has become a global event, thanked Globacom for sustaining the partnership for the past 15 years while thanking Ndi Onitsha for their trust.
# Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commiserated with the family of his Ebonyi State counterpart, Right Honourable Francis Nwifuru, over the death of his stepmother, Mrs Nwankpu Nwifuru, who died at the age of 74.
Governor Soludo, represented by his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, who conveyed the condolences of the Anambra State Government to the bereaved family, said the befitting burial accorded the deceased by Governor Nwifuru, her stepson, was a testament to her good character and the positive impact she made during her lifetime, and prayed for the repose of her soul.
He commended Governor Nwifuru for maintaining unity and harmony among his father’s 18 wives and over 100 children, urging people to embrace peace, love and peaceful coexistence, bearing in mind the transient nature of human existence on earth.
