SOLUDO CELEBRATES TEAM ANAMBRA FOR WINNING PRESIDENT'S SCHOOLS DEBATE CHAMPIONSHIP

By Christian ABURIME 

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has congratulated the Anambra Debate Team who won the President's Inter-senior Secondary Schools Debate Championship.

The President’s Inter-Senior Secondary Schools debate Championship is an annual debate championship organized by the Presidency through President’s Schools Debate Nigeria for all States across the country.

Governor Soludo described the success achieved by the Students as another positive narrative coming out from Anambra State, the Light of the Nation.

"We are all very proud of the team for this fantastic performance. I'm glad that as a result, they will eventually proceed to Vietnam, come 2023, to represent Nigeria at the World Schools' Debate Championship.

"Defeating all participating states in the preliminaries and facing the Nassarawa state team in the grand finale to emerge the best is worth commending.

"This is the Anambra spirit of excellence in action and I'm glad that our steady efforts in  rounded educational development in the state is gradually yielding the much desired fruits.

"I specifically celebrate the Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, her team and the debate delegation for doing the State proud", the Governor added.

"In the coming days, our newly recruited teachers will make their ways to our classrooms as part of my administration's efforts to end the era of schools without teachers across the state.

"We will continue to affirmed our resolve to improve the quality of our teachers and teaching as a basis for development. We will intensify efforts in this regard", Governor Soludo further added.

Anambra Integrity Forum Throws Weight Behind Soludo On Comments Concerning 2023 Election

Members of Anambra Integrity Forum have expressed full support for Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo's submissions concerning the forthcoming 2023 Presidential election.

In a Press release jointly signed by the National Coordinator, Elder Evaristus Nwokoye, Secretary General, Mrs Chinwe Ifediba and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Cynprian Eze-Okafor, the forum noted that Governor Soludo's verdict on Peter Obi's Presidential ambition is no indication that he is not a patriotic Igbo man or that he hates Peter Obi.

According to them, in the history of Nigerian politics, the South East and Ndigbo in general are disposed to support any political party of their choice.

While stating that even among the South West, South South and the entire Northern Nigeria, politicians choose to belong to parties of their choice and there has never been any reason whatsoever to bully those who oppose one another, the forum declared that APGA is the 3rd largest political party in Nigeria and Labour Party is a party that has played substitute roles for aspirants who failed to secure nominations in the frontline parties as rightly stated by Soludo.

The forum stressed that it is on record that Governor Soludo had severally asked Peter Obi to return back to the party that made him, which is APGA but he turned down the offer.

The release reads further as follows: 

At this stage, there is no way the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Presidential Candidate, Justice Umeadi would step down for Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

Soludo's appeal to Peter Obi to return back to APGA was with a belief and aim to create a strong political base, to bargain at the centre and negotiate its share on the table of tribes and geopolitical zones in the country.

In the history of politics in Nigeria, the number of votes so far pulled by the South East with the least registered voters have never been enough for any presidential candidate to win or lose a presidential election.

Ndigbo as a people should use APGA as a platform to build the strong force that would take them to the presidency just like Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu used the Alliance for Democracy (AD) to carry the South West into the presidency.

Against this backdrop, it will be difficult if not a near impossibility for the South East alone to deliver Peter Obi as President.

We should also not lose sight of the fact that other regions have homogeneity that cannot be compared with what we have in the South East

The continuous "internet mob action" against the person of Soludo is uncalled for and very unreasonable! 

Rather, its time to urgently discuss on our collective plans to advance the aspirations of the Southeast zone.

Anambra Integrity Forum Throws Weight Behind Soludo On Comments Concerning 2023 Election

Members of Anambra Integrity Forum have expressed full support for Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo's submissions concerning the forthcoming 2023 Presidential election.

In a Press release jointly signed by the National Coordinator, Elder Evaristus Nwokoye, Secretary General, Mrs Chinwe Ifediba and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Cynprian Eze-Okafor, the forum noted that Governor Soludo's verdict on Peter Obi's Presidential ambition is no indication that he is not a patriotic Igbo man or that he hates Peter Obi.

According to them, in the history of Nigerian politics, the South East and Ndigbo in general are disposed to support any political party of their choice.

While stating that even among the South West, South South and the entire Northern Nigeria, politicians choose to belong to parties of their choice and there has never been any reason whatsoever to bully those who oppose one another, the forum declared that APGA is the 3rd largest political party in Nigeria and Labour Party is a party that has played substitute roles for aspirants who failed to secure nominations in the frontline parties as rightly stated by Soludo.

The forum stressed that it is on record that Governor Soludo had severally asked Peter Obi to return back to the party that made him, which is APGA but he turned down the offer.

The release reads further as follows: 

At this stage, there is no way the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Presidential Candidate, Justice Umeadi would step down for Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

Soludo's appeal to Peter Obi to return back to APGA was with a belief and aim to create a strong political base, to bargain at the centre and negotiate its share on the table of tribes and geopolitical zones in the country.

In the history of politics in Nigeria, the number of votes so far pulled by the South East with the least registered voters have never been enough for any presidential candidate to win or lose a presidential election.

Ndigbo as a people should use APGA as a platform to build the strong force that would take them to the presidency just like Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu used the Alliance for Democracy (AD) to carry the South West into the presidency.

Against this backdrop, it will be difficult if not a near impossibility for the South East alone to deliver Peter Obi as President.

We should also not lose sight of the fact that other regions have homogeneity that cannot be compared with what we have in the South East

The continuous "internet mob action" against the person of Soludo is uncalled for and very unreasonable! 

Rather, its time to urgently discuss on our collective plans to advance the aspirations of the Southeast zone.

SOLUDO CONGRATULATES DAME VIRGY ETIABA AT 80

Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo (CFR), Governor of Anambra State has congratulated Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba on her 80th birthday today the 11th of November, 2022.

The Governor noted that Dame Virgy Etiaba, as she is fondly called, scored one of the many ‘firsts’ for Anambra State in 2006 when she made history as the first female governor in Nigeria. 

Within her short stay in office she was able to work on critical infrastructure especially roads. During that brief but remarkable tenure her motherly disposition came to the fore as she signed the Anambra State Child Rights Act into law, thus creating a legal instrument to effectively check child abuse in the State.

Dame Virgy Etiaba’s exemplary work as an educationist for 35 years took her through the length and breadth of the country before founding Bennet Etiaba Memorial Schools, Nnewi which has continued to set the pace in learning.

Governor Soludo has enjoined our women to emulate Dame Etiaba who has not only acquitted herself creditably as a good mother and an outstanding teacher, but also as a quintessential public servant.

As she joins the octogenarian club today, Governor Soludo wishes her long life in very good health.

Signed

SIR PAUL NWOSU

Commissioner for Information

N0vember 11, 2022

ANAMBRA STATE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY NOW MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY

By Ejike Abana

Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has renamed the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to Ministry of Industry.

According to a release issued by Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, the approval was given the State Executive Council Meeting held at the Government House, Awka, with immediate effect.

According to the SSG, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Dr. Obinna Ngonadi will henceforth be addressed as the Commissioner for Industry, while the Trade and Commerce aspect of the Ministry will, until further notice, be domiciled under the Governor's Office.

Professor Chukwulobelu explained that by implication, all activities relating to trade and commerce should be channeled to the Governor's Office, stating that the decision is to enable the Ministry of Industry focus on the industrialization agenda of Mr. Governor, and for greater performance.

SOLUDO REMEMBERS OJUKWU ON 89TH POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has paid glowing tributes to the iconic Igbo leader and founding father of APGA, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who would have been 89 today, November 4, 2022.

Ojukwu, popularly known as Ikemba Nnewi, was born on November 4, 1933 and died on November 26, 2011, at the age of 78

In a fitting tribute to mark the posthumous birthday of the late leader, Governor Soludo described him as an officer gentleman, an accomplished statesman and a leader with uncommon vision. 

The Governor enthused that Chief Odumegwu-Ojukwu was one leader who never wavered nor prevaricated in his quest for a just and equitable society for all, irrespective of religion or region of birth.

Professor Soludo stated: “Yours was a life of transparency in service and dedication to the ideals of justice and fairness to all.

“Your recommendations for an egalitarian society where no one was given a second-class treatment, remain instructive to us as a nation and people.

“Today, as always, we celebrate your rare gift of courage in the military, your unrivalled dedication to duty in public service and your quest for an enduring society."  

Your unblemished record in public service and transparency in leadership, remain the guiding principles of our administration." Governor Soludo further stated

“Anambra state is proud to have had you as one its glorious sons. Nigeria celebrates you as an accomplished statesman. Africa as a continent, recalls your heroic role in upholding the rights of the black man. The world salutes you for standing up to be counted at a momentous time in your country’s history."

“On behalf of my family, the government and the good people of Anambra state, I remember and honour you today as we mark your 89th posthumous birthday.” Governor Soludo concluded

Christian Aburime

Press Secretary to the Governor.  

November 4, 2022

ATANI–OZUBULU ROAD AND FOUR OTHERS AWARDED BY ANSEC

In furtherance of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s promise to provide Anambra State people with a network of quality roads, Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has again approved the construction of a set of five roads.

The Atani – Ozubulu road which has been impassable for many years was awarded for construction. The road which is a strategic bypass through which travellers can connect Owerri road without entering Onitsha town is 11.37 kilometres long and 7.3 meters wide. The road will be completed in 18 months by TAMAD Construction Ltd at the cost of N7,638,018,067.72 (seven billion, six hundred and thirty-eight million, eight thousand, sixty-seven naira, seventy kobo).

The contract for Isaho, Umuezeagu to permanent site, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) road, Umudim, Nnewi with a total length of 2.225 kilometres and width of 10.3 meters was also awarded by ANSEC. The work will be done by CBC Global Civil and Building Construction Nigeria Limited at the sum of N1,190,337,952.66 (one billion, one hundred and ninety million, three hundred and thirty-seven thousand, nine hundred and fifty-two naira, sixty-six kobo, and will be finished within 8 months.

 

The rehabilitation of Awka Etiti-Ichida-Nkwo Igboukwu section of Nnobi-Ekwulobia Federal highway that has a distance of 1.585 kilometres and average width of 10.3 metres was awarded to New Idea Construction Company Limited at the sum of N431,819,189.86 (four hundred and thirty-one million, eight hundred and nineteen thousand, one hundred and eighty-nine naira, eighty-six kobo). The contract is expected to be executed in 5 weeks. 

The construction works at Umuagbuchi Eziama erosion road in Uli, Ihiala Local Government Area was revalidated. Measuring 2.6 kilometres long and 10 metres wide, the contract was re-awarded to Messrs Anyi Supreme Industry Limited at the sum of N580,000,000 (five hundred and eighty million naira).

Benejaf International Ltd won the contract to control the gully erosion at Ebenator, Nnewi South Local Government Area which is 1.80 kilometres, 30 metres wide and 16 meters deep. The contract value is N612,225,501.38 (six hundred and twelve million, two hundred and twenty-five thousand, five hundred and one naira, thirty-eight kobo) and the job will be completed in 6 months

SIR PAUL NWOSU

Commissioner for Information