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ANSMEDIA:
PDP Vice presidential candidate, His Excellency Mr Peter Obi with his lovely Wife, Her Excellency Mrs Margaret Peter-Obi @ the 60th ANNIVERSARY of Priestly Ordination His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze @ Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha.

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Governor Obiano was there too

PDP Vice presidential candidate, His Excellency Mr Peter Obi with his lovely Wife, Her Excellency Mrs Margaret Peter-Obi @ the 60th ANNIVERSARY of Priestly Ordination His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze @ Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha.

President’s Inter-SUBEB School Debate Championship Kicks Off In Awka Anambra State
By BLESSING UCHENDU - December 12, 2018 58 0


Governor Willie Obiano has declared open the fifty-eight edition of the President’s Inter-SUBEB School Debate Championship at ASUBEB Headquarters, Awka.

The event had participants from over twenty States in Nigeria, Officials from Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja, Pupils, Students and teachers among other dignitaries.

The President’s Inter-SUBEB Debate Championship is an annual event, organized for the selection of schools that will represent Nigeria in various international debate competitions.

While declaring the event open, Governor Willie Obiano, represented by the Head of Service, Barrister Harry Udu said the present administration has continued to demonstrate its unshakable commitment to exposing the students to global visibility.





He said this is for the purpose of giving them quality education that meets global competitions.

The Governor assured that he will continue to accord priority to the education sector.

Earlier in his Opening Remark, the National Coordinator President’s Schools Debate of Nigeria, Elder Dare Oritu, stated that Anambra State which was champion of the debate for three consecutive years was unanimously chosen to host this edition in recognition of her consistent participation and support for the debate while commending Governor Obiano for his grassroot educational development.

On her part, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Kate Omenugha represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Nwabueze Nwankwo, thanked the Governor for his magnanimity in accepting to host the tournament noting that Anambra State is known for his love for education, youth empowerment and students skills acquisition while appreciating the PSDN, for their zeal in molding the students in the act of public speaking as well as giving them international visibility.

Contributing, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C-Don Adinuba represented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Nze Uche Nworah, said that the competition will help to promote unity, culture of dialogue, good communication skills among Nigerian students.

Obiano Asks Communities To Take Ownership Of Development Projects In Their Areas
By EJIKE ABANA - December 12, 2018 77 0




Governor Willie Obiano has called on communities across the state to always support contractors handling various developmental projects and take full ownership for posterity.

Governor Obiano made the call while inspecting Isingwu-Oraifite-Akwa-Ozubulu road project to ascertain the level and quality of work done so far.

Governor Obiano, who expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done at the site, announced that street lights and other road furniture will be installed on completion of the project.

He however urged Ndi Anambra to give APGA candidates their maximum support in the forthcoming general elections for more dividends of good governance.



The Commissioner for Works, Engineer Marcel Ifejiofor said that the Ministry is monitoring the project to ensure strict compliance.

Also speaking, the contractor handling the project, Prince Chuks Okolo testified that Governor Obiano has fully mobilized them to site and appealed to the people of Oraifite to be patient and work with them, assuring of one kilometer asphalting by the end of January next year.

Some stakeholders in the area including Chief Jude Emecheta and Rommy Ezeonwuka applauded the Governor for fulfilling his campaign promises. It should be recalled that the five- point- six- kilometer road awarded in March two thousand and eighteen has a spur to Ose Umuodum and St Mary Catholic Church Isingwu.

Obiano Confirms Nwakoby Substantive VC COOU



Governor Willie Obiano has confirmed the appointment of Professor Greg Nwakoby as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Univerity.

Professor Nwakoby was appointed as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University by Governor Obiano in March this year.

Until his appointment, Professor Nwakoby, a first class Law product of the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was the Dean, Faculty of Law and Later, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, among many other top flight positions.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with the ABS in his office at Igbariam, the Vice Chancellor thanked the Governor for giving him the opportunity to serve and prayed God to give him the wisdom to steer the University to greater height.



He called for the supportive of the staff and students to enable him continue to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the academic standard of the citadel of learning.

In an interview, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, of the University, Professor Ellis Idemobi, thanked God for answering their prayers and assured the new Vice Chancellor of their unalloyed loyalty and commitment to duty at all times to support him in the onerous task of taking COOU to enviable height.

Professor Idemobi thanked the Visitor, Governor Obiano, and the Governing Council of the University for their Focus and belief in the capacity of Professor Nwakoby to deliver.

The Head, Department of Geology, Dr. Kingsley Nwozor and a friend of the University, Dr. Pius Okoye, said that, considering the academic and administrative pedigree of the VC, they are assured that COOU is in safe hands, praising Governor Obiano for fixing a square peg in a square hole.

South African Ambassador Moroe Visits Obiano, Seeks Areas Of Partnership With Anambra
South African Government is seeking areas of partnership with the Anambra State government.

The hint was dropped when Governor Willie Obiano received the South African Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Bobby Moroe, and team at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia.

The team was in the State to explore areas of possible partnership. According to the South African Ambassador, Mr Moroe, they conducted their research and are impressed at the energy exhibited by the young people in the State, which was why they have interest in human capital development, tourism, agriculture, hotel and hospitality industry in general.

Mr Moroe said they identified Anambra because of its resourcefulness and stated that they have interest to strengthen relationship with the State, stressing that their major focus was on opportunities that will profit young people in the State.

Addressing the press after a closed door meeting, Governor Obiano said that the State is always open to embrace opportunities that will benefit the State citizenry, pointing out that among other issues, they discussed was the possibility of establishing a South African Consulate in the State.

Also present at the meeting were the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Primus Odili, among others.

FG Urged To Establish Riverine Areas Development Commission


The Federal government has been called upon to put machineries in motion for the establishment of Riverine Areas Development Commission.

A former Deputy Governor of the State, Dr Chinedu Emeka made the call while exchanging views with newsmen at the ongoing Anambra State Trade Fair in Onitsha.

He explained that the Commission when established will go a long way in checking the challenges of annual flood disasters in some parts of the country especially in riverine communities.

He also said that the Riverine Areas Development Commission will be in position to develop and enhance the tourist potential of the concerned communities, pointing out that local government areas inthe State such as Ayamelum, Anambra East and West, Onitsha North and South, Ogbaru and parts of Oyi will benefit socially andeconomically when the Riverine Areas Development Commission is established.

Dr Emeka who is the Senatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra North District, in the 2019 general election stressed the need for sustained efforts towards urgent completion of the Second Niger Bridge and resuscitation of the River Port in Onitsha.

The former Deputy Governor equally called on more indigenous and foreign investors to take advantage of the business friendly environment created by the Obiano administration to bring more investments to the State.