# The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua, has commended Mr. Hope Ifetike, a teacher at Government Technical College, Onitsha, for his efforts to tackle the problem of out of school children and promote digital and vocational skills.
Ogugua gave the commendation when Ifetike, the 2026 Best Teacher in the South-East and Overall Best ICT Teacher in Africa, visited him at the Ministry’s headquarters in Awka.
Ifetike expressed appreciation to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for supporting teachers’ welfare and recognising excellence in the profession.
He recalled receiving N1 million after emerging among the winners of the 2022 Presidential Teachers Awards for Excellence, as well as a N5 million reward from the governor in 2025.
According to him, the recognition and financial support had strengthened his resolve to promote technology, vocational skills and education among young people, particularly those from disadvantaged communities.
Ifetike said his interest in technology and concern for vulnerable children led to the establishment of membership clubs and the Ifetike Foundation, through which young people receive skills training and support.
He said beneficiaries of the initiatives had acquired various skills and pursued opportunities in different fields, with some gaining admission to universities abroad.
The teacher said the interventions were also aimed at reducing the number of out of school children and discouraging early and unintended pregnancies among young girls through education, skills acquisition and empowerment.
Responding, Ogugua commended Ifetike for investing in human development and expressed hope that his expertise would further support the Ministry’s efforts to advance the governor’s digital transformation vision in schools.
# The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has congratulated the 21 newly sworn-in Local Government Area Mayors and their Deputies, as well as Councillors inaugurated across the state.
Udeze described the inauguration as a significant step in the state government’s efforts to deepen democracy, governance and development at the grassroots.
In a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Madu, the Speaker charged the newly inaugurated council officials to key into the Solution Agenda of Governor Chukwuma Soludo and domesticate the administration’s development programmes and initiatives in their respective council areas.
He urged them to recognise their proximity to rural dwellers and use their positions to renew the people’s confidence in the Soludo administration through hard work, accountability and effective service delivery.
Udeze also urged the Mayors, their Deputies and Councillors to remain committed representatives of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in their respective council areas and wards.
# The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC) have agreed to explore areas of mutual collaboration to deepen the protection of power infrastructure against vandalism as well as shielding electricity consumers in the state against exploitation .
This agreement was reached at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters, Awka, when the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC), led by its Chairman/Chief Executive, Prof. Frank Nwoye Okafor, paid a courtesy visit to the State Commandant, Commandant Maku Olatunde.
In his remarks, the State Commandant said the Corps’ mandate of protecting critical national, state and local government assets, maintaining public order and safeguarding lives and property, will help drive regulatory innovation, improve electricity access and boost the sustainability of Nigeria’s power sector.
The Anambra NSCDC boss expressed confidence that the Commission would bring positive change to the state’s power sector, noting that stable electricity is vital for economic growth and improved living standards.
He further charged the Commission to operate with openness and effectiveness, adding that earning public confidence is essential for successful regulation.
The State Commandant expressed the Command’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with ASERC in areas of mutual interest, in line with the Corps’ mandate and commitment to the protection of critical national assets.
# The Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder (APLSCD) has commended the immediate past First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme), for her continued commitment and support to persons living with sickle cell disorder and other vulnerable members of society.
The National Coordinator of APLSCD and Director of the Sickle Cell Orphanage and Underprivileged Home, Agulu, Mrs. Aisha Edward Maduagwu, expressed appreciation for Mrs. Obiano’s sustained humanitarian interventions, describing her support for the sickle cell community as a demonstration of compassion beyond political office.
Maduagwu, in a statement marking the just-concluded September Sickle Cell Awareness Month, said Mrs. Obiano’s commitment to persons living with sickle cell disorder had remained consistent through her humanitarian foundation, the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE).
According to her, “True leadership and genuine humanitarianism are defined not by the office one holds, but by the enduring legacy of love, compassion, and service one leaves behind.”
She said the APLSCD had chosen to celebrate Mrs. Obiano because of what she described as her “unshakable” commitment to vulnerable people.
# The Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Mr. Christian Aburime, has received the National Excellence Award in Strategic Communication and Public Service.
Aburime received the prestigious honour during the 10th National Leadership, Integrity and Development Summit and Awards 2026, held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja.
The event was organised by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE) in partnership with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).
The summit, which commemorated Nigeria’s 66th anniversary, was themed: “Making Nigeria Work, Through Trusted Leadership, Working Institutions, Economic Growth, Sustainable Development and National Security.”
Aburime, who was represented at the ceremony by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media Productions, Mr. Ejike Abana, dedicated the award to Governor Soludo and the people of Anambra State.
He expressed appreciation for the recognition, describing it as an honour that further reinforces the importance of strategic communication and responsible public service in advancing good governance.
# The Anambra State Ministry of Health has released the duty schedules of medical consultants in various General Hospitals across the state to help residents know when specialists are available for consultation and treatment.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, urged residents seeking specialist care to take note of the scheduled days of their preferred consultants.
He also directed consultants and other medical personnel to remain at their duty posts on assigned days and attend to patients promptly. Residents are encouraged to report any case of a consultant being unavailable on their scheduled day.
The Ministry said the schedules are part of efforts to improve access to specialist healthcare and make hospital services more organised and convenient for residents.
# The lawmaker representing Onitsha North One Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Barrister Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe, has described teachers as “silent architects” of societal progress and nation builders, calling for stronger legislative support for the profession.
Honourable Azikiwe made the call during plenary while seconding the motion for adjournment, as she joined others in celebrating teachers and acknowledging their contributions to society.
According to her, teachers do more than impart knowledge, as they also play a vital role in shaping character, inspiring curiosity and preparing younger generations for the future.
The lawmaker commended teachers who continue to serve despite various challenges, noting that their contributions remain critical to the development of individuals and society.
# The Anambra State House of Assembly has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his swift intervention in the communal conflict between Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities in Anambra East Local Government Area.
The commendation followed a motion sponsored by the member representing Anambra East Constituency, Barrister Obi Nweke, during Tuesday’s plenary.
Moving the motion, Nweke expressed deep concern over the sudden outbreak of communal hostility between Amaeze-Aguleri and Umuoba Anam, which he said stemmed from a lingering dispute over land and resources.
The lawmaker said the conflict threatened lives and property, disrupted socio-economic activities and posed a potential danger to the broader peace and stability of Anambra East and the state at large.
Nweke also commended the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Boundary Committee, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, the Nigeria Police Force and other stakeholders for their efforts toward resolving the dispute.
He noted that Governor Soludo’s prompt response to the escalation, including the deployment of joint security forces to the affected areas, had helped restore law, order and normalcy.
# The Opi Bridge section along the 3-3 axis of Onitsha North Local Government Area is closed to vehicular to facilitate reconstruction and renovation works.
The closure is part of ongoing infrastructure intervention along the 3-3 corridor, aimed at improving road connectivity, traffic flow and the general condition of the route.
The affected section of the bridge was inspected by the outgoing Mayor of Onitsha North, who also provided an update on the planned intervention and the temporary traffic restriction.
Residents, motorists, business owners and other road users have been advised to take note of the closure and make adequate arrangements before embarking on journeys through the area.
Motorists are particularly encouraged to use alternative routes during the period of the works to reduce possible traffic congestion and inconvenience around the affected section.
Traffic and construction personnel are expected to be on ground to guide road users and facilitate the smooth execution of the reconstruction and renovation activities.
The intervention is expected to address the condition of the affected bridge section while contributing to the broader improvement of the 3-3 road corridor.
Road users have been urged to cooperate with relevant personnel, obey traffic directions and exercise caution around the construction area throughout the period of the project.
# The Anambra State Ministry of Lands has warned members of the public against purchasing plots at TransNkissi Phase 1, behind the Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha, from persons claiming ownership on behalf of the Umuosodi family of Onitsha.
The warning was contained in a public notice with Ref. No. PS/ML/2026/CR/VOL.II/028 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Nkeiru Mokwe, for the Commissioner.
According to the notice, the Ministry became aware that persons alleged to be members of the Umuosodi family had invaded and commenced clearing portions of the land with the intention of selling them to unsuspecting members of the public.
It said compensatory plots had been allocated to the family and other families in Onitsha before the current administration.
The Ministry added that the affected land had been lawfully allocated to various individuals and groups in the 1980s and 1990s, with many of the beneficiaries already obtaining Certificates of Occupancy.
It, therefore, advised the public not to purchase any plot in the area from any person or group claiming ownership on behalf of the Umuosodi family.
The Ministry urged prospective land buyers to verify the status of government owned or allocated land with the Ministry of Lands before entering into any transaction.
It further warned that any illegal structures erected on the affected land would be demolished by the Ministry of Physical Planning, adding that no approval would be granted for development in the area
