# Prof. Oby Lilian Orogbu member representing Awka North & South Federal Constituency, was honored with an award by the Safety Welfare Association of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in recognition of her unwavering support for the institution’s safety department during the send‑forth ceremony of the past Chief Safety Officers and staff of the department; she was represented at the event by Barr. Oge Ekweozor, Director of Women Affairs, Orogbu Campaign Organization.
Prof. Orogbu, an alumna of the prestigious UNIZIK, served as a teaching staff of the institution until her nomination and election into the National Assembly. Over the years, she has contributed significantly to the welfare of both staff and students, demonstrating her commitment to the growth and well‑being of the university community. Her efforts have continued to resonate positively within the institution, earning her respect and admiration from colleagues and students alike.
This award adds to the growing list of honors bestowed upon Prof. Orogbu in recognition of her outstanding performance and dedication to service. Ada Di Ebube has consistently demonstrated excellence in leadership and representation, further cementing her reputation as a trailblazer and advocate for progress in Awka North & South Federal Constituency.
# Key stakeholders in the Anambra State tourism sector, including community leaders, ministries, facility managers, among others have gathered at the Anambra Country Club, Awka to brainstorm on the state’s heritage tourism master plan done by the Red Clay consultancy, including efforts in establishing the Anambra State Arts Council and Arts Centre.
The Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr. Udoji Amedu explained that the master plan is comprehensive and broad, to ensure that Anambra becomes a top destination of choice and would partner with critical stakeholders at all level to ensure that the ambitious plan is achieved.
He noted that establishing an arts council would ensure that Anambra State’s unique culture is showcased to the world while being a place to nurture talents.
# The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has intensified its road safety advocacy across Eke and Amawbia markets, motor parks and radio platforms as part of efforts to promote safer road use and reduce road traffic crashes during the 2026 Ember Months period.
The advocacy team, led by the Sector Commander, Anambra State Sector Command, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, engaged commercial drivers, transport operators, traders, passengers and other road users on the need to obey traffic rules and regulations.
The team cautioned road users against speeding, dangerous overtaking, route violations, distracted driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
At Eke and Amawbia markets, members of the market executives were sensitized on safe road use, the importance of using designated pedestrian crossings, avoiding roadside trading and indiscriminate parking, as well as exercising caution around busy roads.
# The Anambra State ICT Agency has commenced digital literacy training for Ministry of Agriculture staff to strengthen the use of official government email, @anambrastate.gov.ng, for official assignments.
The two-day training, organized in collaboration with the Ministry, commenced at the Ministry of Agriculture Complex, off Kwata Flyover, Awka, with 40 headquarters staff participating.
The initiative is aimed at familiarizing staff with their official email accounts and equipping them to use the accounts for day-to-day government communication.
The Director of Administration, Ministry of Agriculture, Ifeyinwa Onyenwe, said the training was organized at the instance of the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Ben.Chuks. Odoemena.
# The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) and the Anambra State Ministry of Environment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and maintain healthy workplaces across the state.
The Executive Director of ANSACA, Dr. Nkem Okeke while speaking after signing the agreement with the Commissioner for Environment, described the MoU as a major milestone in the state government’s efforts to promote healthy workplaces and achieve a liveable and prosperous Anambra State.
Dr. Okeke said the partnership would strengthen collaboration between the two agencies in ensuring that workers and residents operate in safe and healthy environments.
According to Okeke, the MoU will enable the Environmental Task Force Team to enforce compliance with environmental standards, while ANSACA will complement the effort by ensuring that workers are also healthy.
He explained that the partnership would facilitate the prompt detection of diseases such as HIV, hepatitis A and B, and tuberculosis, thereby helping to protect residents and ensure that services provided across the state are safe, effective and consistent with global best practices.
On his part, Anambra Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, stressed the importance of ensuring that people who provide services to the public, including food vendors and barbing salon operators, are medically and physically fit to carry out their activities.
Aguiyi said the initiative was aimed at preventing the spread of diseases and ensuring that workplaces across the state meet acceptable health and environmental standards.
# The Solution Continues Team (SCT), Anambra State, and the Mayor of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Hon. Chukwuemelie Ezennia Ibekwe, have expressed their commitment to working together to advance Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s development agenda.
The commitment followed a familiarisation visit by an SCT delegation, led by its State Coordinator, Hon. Prince Chinedu Ofojebe, to the mayor.
Ofojebe, who is also the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters in the Office of the Deputy Governor, said the visit was intended to welcome the mayor and establish a working relationship between SCT and the local government administration.
He said SCT had established its presence across the political wards in Onitsha North and was strengthening its structures across Anambra’s 326 political wards.
According to him, the team is focused on promoting the policies and programmes of the Soludo administration, particularly its five development pillars: security, law and order; infrastructure and economic transformation; human capital development and social agenda; good governance and value system; and environment and urban regeneration.
Ofojebe said cooperation between SCT and local government authorities would encourage grassroots participation, improve public engagement and help communicate government policies and programmes to residents.
# The Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture has expressed commitment to strengthening digital work practices following the completion of a training on official government email by the State ICT Agency.
The two-day training, organized in collaboration with the Ministry, equipped staff with practical knowledge on using the @anambrastate.gov.ng email platform for official communication and assignments.
Speaking at the conclusion of the training, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Ben Odoemena, said the digital transition was necessary to reduce dependence on paper-based processes.
He urged the participants to take ownership of the knowledge shared and apply it not only in their official duties but also in their everyday lives.
The Commissioner also assured the ICT Agency of the Ministry’s continued engagement, saying, “We will be calling on you to continue to support us.”
He stressed the need for the Ministry to keep pace with changing workplace practices, adding, “The world has moved on, and we cannot be left behind.”
# Pupils from Pre-Nursery to Primary Two of All Saints Nursery and Primary School, Afor Nkpor, have received 144 water bottles donated by Ladies of Like Minds (LOLM), a humanitarian organisation.
The donation was made during an outreach held at the school which also featured lessons on personal hygiene, clean drinking water, balanced diet and healthy living.
President of LOLM, Lady Chioma Agidi, said the organisation was established by a group of like-minded women committed to supporting the sick, less privileged, children and elderly people in society.
Agidi explained that the school outreach was aimed at promoting good hygiene practices and educating the pupils on the importance of adequate water intake while supporting their needs as growing children.
The Administrator of LOLM, Mrs Juliet Echetelu, said many children do not consume enough water, stressing the importance of developing healthy drinking habits from an early age.
Echetelu also educated the pupils on the importance of drinking clean water and keeping their water bottles clean. She noted that inadequate water intake could contribute to health problems such as constipation.
# The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Giants Progressive Club has conferred the prestigious title of Grand Patron on Professor Stephen Uchenna Ufoaroh during its 2026 Annual Convention, in recognition of his exemplary leadership, mentorship and commitment to societal development.
The two-day convention featured the screening and induction of prospective members, while the second day witnessed the official robing and installation of Prof. Ufoaroh as Grand Patron, alongside the club’s annual meeting and a social get-together.
Speaking at the event, the President of the Club, Comrade Emmanuel Opurum, said Prof. Ufoaroh was carefully selected for the honour because of his outstanding contributions to education, leadership and community development. He expressed confidence that the distinguished scholar’s wealth of experience would provide valuable guidance and help reposition the club for greater impact.
He explained that the UNIZIK Giants Progressive Club is made up largely of former student leaders of Nnamdi Azikiwe University who distinguished themselves in various leadership positions while on campus.
According to him, the membership spans across different parts of the world and includes former Students’ Union Government executives, Directorate of Transportation leaders, Faculty Presidents, departmental leaders and other student stakeholders who made meaningful contributions during their time at the university.
He noted that the club, established in 2023, is committed to supporting its members while giving back to Nnamdi Azikiwe University and the wider society. He disclosed that the association has earmarked ₦1 million for the overall best graduating student at the forthcoming university convocation, while some members will also sponsor individual awards at the departmental level to recognise outstanding academic performance.
# The people of Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, have applauded the interventions of Senator Uche Ekwunife, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, highlighting her contributions to infrastructure development, economic empowerment and employment generation in the community.
The commendation came during Ekwunife’s engagement with the community, where she received an enthusiastic reception from residents and stakeholders who acknowledged her record of service and called for performance and tangible achievements to remain central to the evaluation of political candidates.
Addressing the gathering, Ekwunife challenged the people to assess her candidature on the strength of her achievements, verifiable projects and track record of public service rather than political sentiments, party loyalties or other considerations unrelated to effective representation.
She also called on the people to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pointing to infrastructure development, efforts to stabilise the foreign exchange market and the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), among other initiatives, as reasons to evaluate the administration on its policies and interventions.
