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  • Anambra 2025: Group holds mega rally in support of Gov Soludo’s re-election

    Anambra 2025: Group holds mega rally in support of Gov Soludo’s re-election

    By Ovat Abeng

    As the Anambra gubernatorial election draws near, groups as well as individuals have continued to pitch their tent to their favourite candidate.

    In view of this, a group under the auspices of Soludo Ambassadors held a rally in the State to declare support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration and his continuity project.

    The mega rally which was organized by people from the 7 Local Government Areas of Anambra North senatorial zone on Saturday, March 16, 2024 held at Oyi Local Government Headquarters, Nteje with the theme: Soldering the Solution Agenda.

    Addressing participants during the rally, the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somto Udeze noted that the passion shown by the people of Anambra North Senatorial zone was enough proof that people remained happy with Soludo’s government and its progress.

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    He noted that the completion and commissioning of over 100 roads across the state evidently shown that governor Soludo’s administration was focused and ready to provide more infrastructural development during his second tenure.

    The speaker who adjudged the governor as a seasoned administrator based on the projects ongoing across 30 constituencies of the State, insists that one good turn deserves another.

    In a very vocal voice, the National Leader and Founder of Soludo Ambassadors, Mr. Ossy Onuko, who is also the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority said the support group was working for Anambra’s continued progress. He emphasized that the rally was geared towards showcasing Governor Soludo’s remarkable achievements across the state.

    Mr Onuko outlined Gov. Soludo’s numerous accomplishments in the state to include but not limited to transformation of Okpoko into a  community, beautification of Awka with recreational centers, employment of over 5,000 teachers to address the issue of schools without teachers and unemployment ravaging the country, revitalization of the healthcare system, and the completion of 247 kilometers of roads out of 470 kilometers of roads awarded.

    The Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Political Matters, Mr. Alex Obiogbolu in his speech, described Soludo Ambassadors as the most active support group in the state, having held rallies in all three senatorial zones. He accentuated Soludo’s achievements in various sectors, including road construction, technological advancements and free healthcare services.

    The Commissioner for Transport, Mrs. Patricia Igwebuike and the commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Mr. Anthony Ifeanya who felicitated with the group expressed their support for the Soludo administration praised his efforts in road construction, technology and  provision of free healthcare for women. They affirmed Anambra North’s unwavering support for Soludo’s second term.

    The rally which attracted mammoth crowds from seven Local Government Areas comprising of Ogbaru, Anambra West, Anambra East, Onisha North, Onitsha South, Ayamelum, had in attendance National Coordinator of Soludo Ambassadors Chief Kenneth Nwachukwu, Coordinator Anambra North Soludo Ambassadors, Sir Ejiofor Egwuatu.

    Others were representatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Igwe Prof. Charles Anikweze of Awkuzu, All Progressives Grand Alliance Vice Chairman, Transition Committee Chairman of Oyi Local Government Area Mr. Emma Nweke, Women groups, student community among others.

    Highpoint of the event was the awarding of certificates to the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Tony Nwabunwanne, and the traditional ruler of Umueri, Igwe Benneth Emeka as patrons in recognition of their  support to the group.

    Also cultural display by various groups to spice the event.

  • Nawfia Monarch Lauds Soludo On Achievements Within Two Years In Office

    Nawfia Monarch Lauds Soludo On Achievements Within Two Years In Office

    By Ovat Abeng

    As the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo marks his two years in office on Sunday, March 17th 2024, the Traditional ruler of Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Royal Highness Igwe Dr Ogochukwu Daniel Obelle, has lauded the governor’s two years achievements in office.

    The Monarch said the achievements have touched critical sectors of the state economy within two years of the administration.

    Speaking to journalists at his Palace in Nawfia community, on Saturday, Igwe Obelle maintained that various approaches to governance deployed by the governor show that he is well prepared to actualize his vision of making Anambra State a livable and prosperous homeland in Nigeria.

    According to him, Governor Soludo has through his numerous developmental strides across the state restored people’s confidence and hope in governance, calling on Anambra residents to continue with their support and prayers for Governor Soludo’s administration.

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    He listed reforms in education, youth empowerment programme (one youth, two skills initiative) and health sectors, including employment of five thousand teachers and the ongoing move to employ another three thousand for public schools, distribution of 20,000 computer laptops to headteachers/principals of public/mission schools across the state, employment of over four hundred medical personnel for all the hospitals in the State and upgrade of Primary Health Care Centres in the three hundred and twenty-six electoral wards of the state as clear indications that Governor Soludo is committed to giving the people of the State quality governance.

    The Traditional ruler, noted that the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of various roads in Anambra State by the government will no doubt enhance human and vehicular movements, in addition to boosting businesses.

    “To be honest with you, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has done beyond expectations. The “one youth, two skills initiative has really curtailed criminal activities in the State under his watch. I want Ndi-Anambra irrespective of political affiliation to give him full support to deliver his campaign promises.

    “I urge the governor to remain focused and not to be distracted by his political opponents. He should employ more youths into the State security outfit (Anambra Vigilante Group), to help curb the growing number of idle youths who are falling for hard drugs and other abusive substances.

    Igwe Obelle described the two years in office of Governor Soludo as one with legacy achievements, and commended the Governor for prudent management of state resources.

    He called on affluent individuals in Anambra State to key into the private public community partnership initiative of the State government to increase the tempo of development across the 179 communities in the State.

    He used the occasion to reveal that he will mark his two years as the Traditional Ruler of Nawfia community with a church service. He was  coronated the Igwe of Nawfia on March 19th, 2022, with the title of Ezeudo Nawfia.

  • Extend road projects to Ayamelum LGA, Anambra lawmaker tells Soludo

    Extend road projects to Ayamelum LGA, Anambra lawmaker tells Soludo

    By Ovat Abeng

    Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution, urging Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the commissioner for works to extend the Amansea Awba-Ofemili Road in Awka North Local Government Area to Umerum in Ayamelum Local Government Area of the State.

    The resolution was passed following a motion moved by Hon. Abuchi Udemezue, representing Anyamelum Constituency, during Thursday’s plenary in Awka.

    Hon. Udemezue emphasized that extending the completed Amansea-Awba-Ofemili road to Umerum will significantly reduce their travel time to Awka, the state capital.

    He highlighted the economic benefits for the state, particularly in facilitating the transportation of agricultural goods and produce from Anyamelum to Awka.

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    Supporting the motion, the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme expressed Governor Soludo’s commitment to improving lives in Anyamelum, emphasizing that there will be increased food production and hunger reduction with the road extension.

    Contributing, the member representing Anaocha Constituency two, Sir Ejike Okechukwu, and Mr. Fred Ezenwa, representing Onitsha South Constituency one, appealed for the governor’s intervention to bring locally produced food to market, to assist in alleviating hunger.

    “The Minority Leader Mr. Johnbosco Akaegbobi, Mr. Augustine Ike representing Nnewi North Constituency, and his Idemili South Constituency counterpart, Barrister Ebuka Igwe emphasized Anyamelum’s significance as a major food basket in Anambra State, advocating improved access roads to reduce food costs in the market.

    The Speaker of the House, Right Honourable Somtochukwu Udeze, read out the resolution which was supported through a voice vote by the floor of the House.

  • Soludo Distributes 2,000 Laptops to Anambra Headteachers, ICT Teachers, Principals

    Soludo Distributes 2,000 Laptops to Anambra Headteachers, ICT Teachers, Principals

    By Ovat Abeng

    In keeping with his mantra of ‘Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere’, the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday, distributed 2,000 brand new laptops to head teachers, ICT teachers, and principals of public and public-mission schools across the state.

    The distribution aligns with the vision of the Governor, which the Anambra State ICT Agency is driving, to ensure the full digitization of all sectors of the state economy.

    The implication of headteachers, ICT teachers, and principals owning laptops is that they will fully key into the digitization vision of Mr. Governor and, as such, guide school pupils and students early in their lives to join the digital revolution in the state.

    In Governor Soludo’s speech, “The teachers are moulders of men and women and as such, critical partners in the new Anambra project.

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    And if you want to predict the future of any society, look at the quality of their teachers.”

    He said the state cannot be talking about Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere when the teachers and head teachers are still in analog mode.

    “We have begun and as resources permit us, we will continue to prioritize work tools for our teachers and students.

    We will also continue to scale up the numbers.

    “We have launched the free public Wi-Fi in some strategic places and we will scale it too to the schools to begin to create the opportunity for the ingenuity and creativity of our students and pupils to find expression.

    ”We are deliberate about our young people because of their capacity to uptake the technological availing and make the most out of it.

    “Therefore, the teachers need to be ahead in terms of technology to be able to champion 21st-century education that is technology-driven.

    “We had started with the civil servants and we want to get to the point where every teacher would have their laptops as they have their phones.

    “We are very intentional about it that we must provide you with the enabling work tools you require to get our children to the next level we desire technology-wise.

    While we aspire to get your schools to be smart, you too must be first smart.

    “We have to upscale because you can’t give what you don’t have.

    “We have the Head of our ICT Agency and the Solution Innovation District here and we are looking at working with them to have structured training programs, to ensure they put these equipment to use, exploring the latest Artificial Intelligence enablement,” the governor promised.

    Soludo maintained that in the last 24 months, the Anambra people have seen the transformation his administration had brought into the state governance, which has positively affected the lives of our people, assuring that more is to come.

    On his part, the Managing Director of the State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, who played a key role at the event held at the International Conference Centre, Awka, said the governor has again by the distribution, reinforced commitment towards making Anambra State a technology hub, not only in the Southeast but also in the entire nation.

    Agbata noted that capturing the teachers in the digitization revolution signifies a brighter future for the state, considering how critical young people are to the state’s technological advancement.

    He made it clear that the state has been able to make giant strides in the technology area because Mr. Governor believes in the power of technology and has stepped out a strong foot in terms of investment in the sector.

    “Today, the Governor has made Wi-Fi available in some public places where the people’s creativity needs to be enhanced in the areas of education, commerce, and public service.

    “There is no doubt that with Mr. Governor’s mindset, better days are ahead for technology.

    “For us at the ICT agency, the training which Mr. Governor spoke about is a no-brainer.

    “Recall that the ICT Agency has partnered with relevant government agencies to bring technology to ease recruitment processes across various sectors and we are doing more.

    “This is just to say that we are ready to drive the ‘Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere’ vision of Mr. Governor, to make Mr. Governor’s dream for a digitized Anambra State, a reality,” Agbata assured.

    Some of the recipients of the laptops, whose joys knew no bounds, described Governor Soludo as a proactive leader, who is conscious of the need of the times.

    Promising to deploy the equipment effectively for the purpose it was intended, the headteachers and principals said they are at home with the digital revolution the governor is bringing to the state education sector.

  • Soludo Appointment Into Tinubu’s Economic Advisory Team, A Welcome Development – Nawfia Monarch

    Soludo Appointment Into Tinubu’s Economic Advisory Team, A Welcome Development – Nawfia Monarch

    By Ovat Abeng

    The Traditional Ruler of Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State,His Royal Highness Igwe Dr. Ogochukwu Daniel Obelle, mni, has described the appointment of governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, as member of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s, GCFR,  Economic Advisory Team as a welcome development.

    The Monarch stated this while briefing Journalists in Awka, on Tuesday, on the state of the nation.

    He said Soludo, being an Economist and a Technocrat, will help the present administration to address the current social-economic challenges confronting the country.

    Igwe Obelle noted that Governor Soludo has the knowledge, expertise, experience and skills as a seasoned technocrat to help resolve the problems facing the country and recalled that he has over the years made remarkable contributions in building the economy of the country.

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    According to him, in 2003, Prof. Soludo joined the Federal Government with his appointment as the Chief Economic Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, and in the months that followed, he got an additional responsibility as the Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission, initiating the process that birthed the National Bureau of Statistics.

    In May 2004, Chief Obasanjo elevated Prof. Soludo to the Central  Bank of Nigeria (CBN). It was as the CBN governor that Soludo made his most consequential public policy effort; the financial sector reforms, that included a regime of consolidation of 89 banks to 25 with a stronger capital base. Anambra State Governor has been praised for helping to strengthen and institutionalize banking in Nigeria.

    “I personally commend the President for constituting the economy advisory team with seasonal Technocrats including our able governor who has been threading  in that path for years as an Economist. I am assuring Nigerians that, Soludo as a strict Technocrat who is always objective in his thinking will proffer solution to the lingering economic crisis confronting the country at the moment.

    Governor Soludo’s story is an eloquent example of resilience, passion, vision and persistence.

    “The experience Governor Soludo has can cannot be bought off the shelf.

    “He is a practical professor and not academic one.

    “President Tinubu has made a right choice. Kudos to him.

    Since Soludo assumed office as the executive governor of Anambra State, March 17th 2022, the state in less than two years has witnessed tremendous changes in all sectors of the state economy, especially, in health, education, agriculture, infrastructure and youth empowerment with the ongoing “one youth, two skills ” programme that have taken thousands of indigenes and non-indigenes residing in the state out of the streets.

    He is currently embarking on massive roads projects across the 21 local government areas of the State.

    “The appointment is a testimony that he has remained consistent in his approach in handling economic policies and proactive in implementing them.

    Governor Soludo over the years has made significant and visible contributions in shaping global economy through his engagements with international organizations and is presently using his wealth of experience to transform Anambra to become a livable and prosperous state in Nigeria.

    The Traditional ruler expressed confidence that the team would chart new course for economic recovery to reduce the high cost of goods and services and save Nigerians from hunger, starvation and poverty.

    The monarch used the interview to appealed to the governor to rehabilitate the only state government road in Nawfia community, the Nawfia bypass that stretches from the old Enugu- Onitsha Road to the Enugu – Onitsha Express Way.

  • Soludo Appointment Into Tinubu’s Economic Advisory Team, A Welcome Development – Nawfia Monarch

    Soludo Appointment Into Tinubu’s Economic Advisory Team, A Welcome Development – Nawfia Monarch

    By Ovat Abeng

    The Traditional Ruler of Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State,His Royal Highness Igwe Dr. Ogochukwu Daniel Obelle, mni, has described the appointment of governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, as member of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s, GCFR,  Economic Advisory Team as a welcome development.

    The Monarch stated this while briefing Journalists in Awka, on Tuesday, on the state of the nation.

    He said Soludo, being an Economist and a Technocrat, will help the present administration to address the current social-economic challenges confronting the country.

    Igwe Obelle noted that Governor Soludo has the knowledge, expertise, experience and skills as a seasoned technocrat to help resolve the problems facing the country and recalled that he has over the years made remarkable contributions in building the economy of the country.

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    According to him, in 2003, Prof. Soludo joined the Federal Government with his appointment as the Chief Economic Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, and in the months that followed, he got an additional responsibility as the Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission, initiating the process that birthed the National Bureau of Statistics.

    In May 2004, Chief Obasanjo elevated Prof. Soludo to the Central  Bank of Nigeria (CBN). It was as the CBN governor that Soludo made his most consequential public policy effort; the financial sector reforms, that included a regime of consolidation of 89 banks to 25 with a stronger capital base. Anambra State Governor has been praised for helping to strengthen and institutionalise banking in Nigeria.

    “I personally commend the President for constituting the economy advisory team with seasonal Technocrats including our able governor who has been threading  in that path for years as an Economist. I am assuring Nigerians that, Soludo as a strict Technocrat who is always objective in his thinking will proffer solution to the lingering economic crisis confronting the country at the moment.

    Governor Soludo’s story is an eloquent example of resilience, passion, vision and persistence.

    “The experience Governor Soludo has can cannot be bought off the shelf.

    “He is a practical professor and not academic one.

    “President Tinubu has made a right choice. Kudos to him.

    Since Soludo assumed office as the executive governor of Anambra State, March 17th 2022, the state in less than two years has witnessed tremendous changes in all sectors of the state economy, especially, in health, education, agriculture, infrastructure and youth empowerment with the ongoing “one youth, two skills ” programme that have taken thousands of indigenes and non-indigenes residing in the state out of the streets.

    He is currently embarking on massive roads projects across the 21 local government areas of the State.

    “The appointment is a testimony that he has remained consistent in his approach in handling economic policies and proactive in implementing them.

    Governor Soludo over the years has made significant and visible contributions in shaping global economy through his engagements with international organizations and is presently using his wealth of experience to transform Anambra to become a livable and prosperous state in Nigeria.

    The Traditional ruler expressed confidence that the team would chart new course for economic recovery to reduce the high cost of goods and services and save Nigerians from hunger, starvation and poverty.

    The monarch used the interview to appealed to the governor to rehabilitate the only state government road in Nawfia community, the Nawfia bypass that stretches from the old Enugu- Onitsha Road to the Enugu – Onitsha Express Way.

  • Anambra road projects: Tricycle operators declare support for Soludo’s reelection bid

    Anambra road projects: Tricycle operators declare support for Soludo’s reelection bid

    By Ovat Abeng

    No few than 300 Tricycle operators under the umbrella of Anambra Keke Drivers Forum (AKDF), has declared support for governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s reelection bid, come 2025 governorship election in the state.

    They said they are backing the governor to enable him complete the ongoing road construction projects across the 21 local government area of the State.

    Speaking to journalists shortly after embarking on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing road projects in Awka, the Public Relations Officer of the forum, Amos Nweke said although they had not received any physical cash from the governor, they had saved so much money from frequent visits to mechanic workshop.

    He said, “We want to march round the capital city and see for ourselves the massive road constructions being carried out by Soludo across the state.

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    “During his campaign, the governor promised us he would transform Anambra to African Dubai. We’re very happy he’s keeping to his promise and we call on him to continue.

    “With these massive road construction across the state, we believe that other promises, including eradication of touts in the state is a sure bet.

    “Although Soludo did not give us any money to carry out this rally, but if I say he has given us money, I won’t be lying because of the money he has saved for us.

    “Before he came in, we’ve been paying through our nose in the hands of the touts and unions. We also visit the mechanic regularly because of bad roads.

    “But as soon as he came, he eliminated those monies. Before now, I used to visit mechanic every week. But the story has changed. The last time I visited mechanic was in January. I only visit to change oil.

    “Even though some mechanic are ignorantly boasting that the reason we’ve not been frequenting their workshops is because of their expertise. But we know it’s because of the good roads.

    “I ply from St. Faith to Agulu Awka. Before now, especially during the rainy season, we usually struggle with flood. But now, the road is expressway.

    Another member, Peter Umemadufo described Soludo as a man of his words and exceptionally different from his predecessors.

    “Honestly, the governor has done well. During his campaign, he promised to declare state of emergency on Anambra roads. That promise he’s keeping.

    “We will mobilized to ensure that he is reelected in the 2025 governorship election in the state

    “I’m personally happy with him. Soludo has no competitor as long as 2025 election in the state is concerned. We’re telling our people to get their PVC ready.

    “The devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know. What he’s done in less than two years, I don’t any other governor before him have done that. Over 400km road across local government areas of the state.”

    Coordinator of the group, Comrade Osita Obi said the rally had no political coloration.

    He said, “The essence of the road show being carried out by over 300 Keke drivers is to see what the governor is doing, where the tax they’re paying are deployed to.

    “We praise the governor where he’s doing well and ask him to continue. We also want more Keke drivers to come into government tax rate so government will have more money to embark on more roads.

    “This exercise is not politically motivated. I’m not swayed by any political party, but totally dependent. I praise what is good and criticize what is bad.

    “This is my brain child. I’m the sponsor, originator, financier and facilitator. Go and check my pedigree. I started this project over 40 years ago.”

  • Anambra: Soludo terminates road contract over poor performance by contractor

    Anambra: Soludo terminates road contract over poor performance by contractor

    By Ovat Abeng

    Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has terminated a road contract awarded to a contracting firm, NBHH Engineering Company.

    Governor Soludo lambasted the company over negligence and delay in delivering nine roads totaling 14.053 km in Okpoko.

    The Governor announced the immediate termination of the road project contract when he visited the site unannounced on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

    Soludo who addressed the supervisor of the project said: “This road was supposed to be ended by June last year. Eight months afterwards, you are yet to complete it.

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    “You don’t have the capacity to do the job. The job was supposed to last for nine months and you were adequately mobilized.

    “This is February 20 and you are supposed to have delivered the job. It shows that you are totally incompetent to do the job. After we paid you 59 percentage mobilisation. There is no where in the country that 50 percent is paid. Here and here, this contract is terminated and you can remove you things here and tomorrow we will like for who will complete this project.”

    The nine road projects in Okpoko include: Obodoukwu – Owerri Road (L= 2.884km W=12m), Ogbuagu-Ik Onuora-Anumudu-Mgbuka Amazu -Owerri Road (L= 2.992km W=7.3m), Edeh Road-School Road-Awalite- Ojoto -Owerri Road (L= 1.48km W= 9m)
    School Road-Umuobom Street- Ojoto Street Junction (L= 0.576km W= 6m)
    -Umuobom ST (Ojoto St Junction)- Adazi Ani ST – Owerri Road (L=1. 345km W=6m).
    -Umenweke ST (Obodoukwu Junction) – Umeojiakor ST (School Rd Junction) (L=0.593km W=6km)
    -Awalite (Ojoto Junction) – Anumudu (Mgbuka Amazu Junction) (L= 0.991km W= 6m)
    -Uzii Street – Mission Street (Awalite Junction) (L= 0.538km W= 6m)
    -Anumudu Street (Ik Onuora Junction) – Gmo Road (L= 0.350km W= 9m)}
    14.053km.

  • Menace Of Street Trading: Anambra Assembly Urges Soludo To Establish Mini-Markets In Awka

    Menace Of Street Trading: Anambra Assembly Urges Soludo To Establish Mini-Markets In Awka

    By Ovat Abeng

    Anambra State House of Assembly has urged Governor Charles Soludo to direct the Special Adviser on Trade and Market and the Managing Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, (ACTDA), to commence construction of affordable local mini markets within Awka metropolis.

    This is to control the menace of street trading and associated effects on the state capital.

    Sponsor of the motion, Hon. Nigeria Henry Mbachu, the member representing Awka South one Constituency (Labour Party), while making his submission said poverty rate was on the increase, and creating avenues for people to earn a living has become mandatory.

    “There are many quarters within Awka metropolis which creates the need to establish local mini-markets to serve the people living within those areas.

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    “It is nearly impossible to secure a shop within the already established markets and the limited shops available are in high and exorbitant price to rent.

    “The establishment of mini-markets within Awka metropolis, will be a solution to solve the menace of shanties, street trading and serve as a means of encouraging micro businesses thereby achieving the goals of making Anambra a livable and prosperous homeland.

    Awka has one major market in Eke-Awka and its capacity cannot serve the population of people living in the city which resulted to the creation of street treading as an option in other neighbourhood.

    A woman selling tomatoes and maggi cannot afford to rent a shop which is not less than 150,000 naira now in Awka and this has made street trading difficult to curb.

    Speaking in support of the motion, Minority Whip Mr Paul Obu, Orumba North State Constituency (LP), Chief Whip Hon. Jude Ngobili (Ihiala one), Hon. Patrick Okafor (Onitsha North two), Hon. Golden Iloh (Ihiala two), Hon. Anthony Mobuike (Aguata two), Hon. Bernard Udemezue (Ayamelum) and Hon. Emmanuel Nwafor (Orumba South) in their separate submissions called for the construction of affordable local mini market within Awka metropolis.

    “Street trading is a very big menace in the state and is not decent.

    Creation of this mini markets will reduce avoidable accident and create easy flow of vehicle. An alternative provision should be made,” the lawmakers stated.

    Anambra Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze commended Hon. Nigeria Mbachu for the motion, stating that there is no better society were government will encourage street trading.

    “The construction of mini markets in Awka should not be left for government alone. Individuals and cooperate establishments should also assist so that we will have enough,” Udeze said.

  • Anambra 2025: APGA group commence campaign for Soludo’s second term bid

    Anambra 2025: APGA group commence campaign for Soludo’s second term bid

    By Ovat Abeng

    Members of the former chairmen and women leaders forum of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Anambra State Chapter, has commenced campaign for Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s second term bid, come 2025 governorship election

    The forum members drawn from nine wards of Awka Constituency one says that Soludo’s developmental giant stride within the short period in his office motivated them to drum supports behind him.

    They disclosed this when they paid a solidarity visit to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Awka  Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Hon Ossy Onuko, in his office in Awka, over the weekend.

    According to the coordinator of the forum, Mr. Ikechukwu Anene who was the former Chairman APGA, Awka Ward 6 and the current Deputy Chairman of Awka South Local Government Council said that Gov. Soludo has transform Awka into a world-class capital city through his human oriented and infrastructural development revolutions in the state.

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    Anene noted that Awka has been neglected by previous administrations that have governed the state since its creation in 1991, the Governor that judging from the feat achieved so far Developmental-wise, no vote will be lost in Awka in 2025 gubernatorial elections

    He disclosed that the forum was created to ensure that no stone is left unturned in support of the governor, stressing that as the former leaders of the party at the grassroots, they have enomous experience and willpower required to guarantee APGA’s victory in all elections.

    Also speaking, the first female ward Chairman in Awka South, Mrs. Bridget Okeke who was the former Chairman of Umuokpu ward 7, hinted that Gov. Soludo has made the election alot easier for party faithful by the good works he’s doing across the state. She appreciated Gov. Soludo for appointing a young and vibrant son of Awka, Hon. Ossy Onuko, to be part of his development agenda for Awka capital city. She noted that Awka has never had it this good in many years of its existence as the capital city of Anambra State.

    In her words, “today Awka has good roads, dual carriage ways and lots of heavy infrastructural developments like the world class recreation centre and new government house ongoing. We are happy that shanties and street trading is being fought fiercly in the city, when you drive through Awka, you feel alot different now”, she said.

    In his remarks, Mr. Alex Chinwuko, the former Chairman of Awka Ward 5, stated that for Soludo to remember the innercity of Awka and rescued them from the menace of flooding, that they will be eternally grateful and indebted to him. He appreciated the efforts made by the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority to restore sanity and order in the town, assuring of their support and goodwill.

    Responding to their various remarks, the ACTDA Boss, Hon Ossy Onuko thanked the group for their sensitivity in acknowledging the good work of governor Soludo across the state. He noted that Soludo’s administration operates an open door policy, and he has such a listening ears to the yearning of the people.

    Hon Onuko insists that governor Soludo has imprint his name on gold of leadership stand in Anambra State hence, needs to be given more works beyond 2025.

    Highlight of the event was the installation of Hon. Ossy Onuko, as the first patron of the organisation.