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Madam Njideka Florence Oraedum, because you're the person who is always there for others. You feel a lot. You have depths within you, an ocean for a heart, and you sometimes fall for people who are too afraid to swim. You give and you give and you give. You never know how to stop yourself from pouring into those you love.
There are moments where we are left wondering if someone will ever give you the love you so freely give to others, moments where we wonder if there will ever come a time when someone asks how you are doing, and how you are coping.

Because you are the person who is always there for everyone else, you also needs someone to be there for you. Being a person who encourages everyone around you, you needs to be told that you are appreciated, that you matters, you need to be encouraged.
Because you're the person who is always there for others, we want to let you know that your heart is rare. Know that you hold within you an ability to calm storms in people. Know that you give people hope, that you inspire them by acknowledging the pieces of them most people ignore, that you make people feel wanted, that you make people feel like they have purpose.
We want to remind you that you deserve to take all of the energy you put out into the world and invest it back into yourself from time to time. We want to let you know that you are worthy of all the love you have been giving to everyone else.

Happy Birthday Mother General!

Happy Birthday Nne Omeogo!

Happy Birthday our inspiration!

Happy Birthday ma'am!

God bless your new age!

From:
Mr & Mrs Ogbonna Bona.

OGENE Night '22 @ OBALENDE AWKA

OBALENDE AWKA is inviting everyone to its special and unique Ogene Night event, tagged (OGENE NIGHT '22) with AUSUMA MALAIKA and his Ugoma Ogene Musical Group, Live on Saturday 27/08/2022.

VENUE: OBALENDE AWKA CENTER, @ 66 Club road/Abakiliki Street, Awka.

Lets dance all night.

Lets dance away our stress and sorrows.

Tables are available for reservation.

Signed: Management.

SOLUDO CONGRATULATES SENATOR CHRIS NGIGE AT 70

Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR has congratulated the Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator (Dr.) Chris Nwabueze Ngige, as he clocks seventy years (70) on planet earth.

Governor Soludo in a birthday message commended Dr. Chris Ngige, describing him as an accomplished politician, an erstwhile Governor of Anambra State, Senator and now Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

These are commendable achievements as an illustrious son of the State.

Therefore, on this auspicious occasion of your 70th birthday, on behalf of my family, the government and people of Anambra State, I heartily congratulate you and wish you many more years of service to your fatherland

Happy birthday Onwa!

*Christian Aburime*
Press Secretary to the Governor

SOLUDO REJOICES WITH CHIEF WILLIE OBIANO AT 67.

Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR has felicitated with his immediate predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano (Akpokuodike) who clocks 67 years old today, August 8, 2022.

Governor Soludo in his message commended the former Governor's passionate service to the State and the good people of Anambra State.

Governor Soludo contended that "attaining the age of Sixty-seven (67) years is a milestone achievement deserving of celebration, having served and become an accomplished politician, banker and technocrat within these years."

"As the fourth democratically elected Governor of Anambra State, from 17 March 2015 to 17 March 2022, you have contributed your best and history will be kind to you."

"Indeed, generations of Ndi Anambra and Nigerians will look back in history to appreciate your exemplary leadership and contributions in the area of infrastructural development and community service ."

On behalf of my family, the government and people of Anambra State, I wish you long life, sound health and many more years of service to your fatherland and humanity.

Signed:

*Christian Aburime*
Press Secretary to the Governor

SOLUDO FLAGS OFF RENEWED SANITATION EXERCISE IN ANAMBRA STATE.

By Christian ABURIME

As part of his administration’s commitment to ensuring a healthy and liveable environment, Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Saturday flagged off a Special Sanitation Exercise in the state capital.

Mr. Governor performed the exercise at the popular Eke Awka Market roundabout.

Speaking shortly after the exercise which recorded active participation of a great number of the citizens, Governor Soludo said the exercise was part of the present administration’s determination to ensure a Hygienic and Healthy environment as well as the wellness of the citizenry.

To this end, the Governor directed for a comprehensive sanitation exercise across the 21 local government areas of the state as his administration would continue to sensitise people of the state on the need to live up to their corporate social responsibilities.

While stating that cleanliness is next to Godliness, the Governor said that in the coming days, his administration's Urban renewal plans would be achieved in line with global best practices.

The Governor expressed appreciation for the turnout of people who participated in the exercise and appealed to them to join hands with the current administration in the state for effective environmental management.

According to the Governor, 31 contractors have been engaged in Anambra to help keep the state clean. He tasked traders in Eke Awka and other markets on the need to put their dirts in nylon bags and dispose in designated areas. He added further that plans are in the pipeline to beautify Ziks Avenue to a befitting status.

He called on those who trade on the roads, to desist from it and go into the markets. He asked those who are interested in being trained as apprentice to learn a trade, to approach the Ministry of Youth Development and register.

In a remark, Chairman of Eke Awka Market, Chief Jude Agummadu applauded the Governor for coming to flag-off the initiative of a renewed sanitation in the markets and pledged to give all the necessary support for it success.

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SOLUDO VISITS AWKA CORRECTIONAL CENTER TO MARK HIS 62ND BIRTHDAY, CALLS FOR SPEEDY TRIAL OF INMATES.

By Christian ABURIME

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has called for speedy trial of inmates in the nation's Correctional Facilities

Governor Soludo made this call when he visited the Awka Correctional Centre to mark his 62nd birthday with the inmates. The Governor also used the occasion to announce plans to grant prerogative of mercy to three inmates in the Nigerian Correctional Service within the jurisdiction of the Awka Custodial Center, next week.

According to the Governor, who disclosed that the review is still ongoing, the pardon, he said is an offshoot of the review which ended in May. He stressed that another review will be concluded to pardon those who truly deserve it after spending a reasonable period of time in the Correctional Centre.

Governor Soludo also said that the Executive and Judiciary arms of Government are already synergizing to make for speedy trial by exploiting the option of virtual sessions, so that those awaiting trial could easily be served justice.

While pointing out that it is heartbreaking for people to await trial for many years in custody, without conviction, the Governor reiterated that justice delayed is justice denied.

He promised to fix the roof of the Center's health clinic, provide a central solar power and cable television subscription, while the review of conditions of inmates continues.

The Governor disclosed to the inmates of his administration's plan to build a liveable and prosperous smart mega city, asking them to join hands with him in whatever way they can, to make the state and society at large, a better place to live, work and enjoy.

The Controller of Correctional Centre, Anambra State Command, Mr. Pat Chukwuemeka eulogized Governor Soludo as a man who honours his words whenever he makes promises.

The Controller reiterated that notwithstanding the fact that Governor Soludo came at a difficult time when the polity was troubled, he has made outstanding successes within the very short period

He pledged to keep supporting his administration's policies for the overall development of the state.

Food items were distributed to the inmates during the visit which also witnessed the presence of the Governor's wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, among other dignitaries.

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Soludo Inaugurates Truth, Justice And Peace Commission

Soludo Inaugurates Truth, Justice And Peace Commission.

By Bona Ogbonna

The Truth, Justice and Peace Commission was recently inaugurated by the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, and the formal swearing in ceremony of the members has just been effected.

The Commission , amongst other issues is charged to identify and investigate the causes of agitations, violence, restiveness and struggle in the South East in addition to identifying groups and stakeholders who have played critical roles in these conflicts, as well as a more detailed investigation to decipher violence as a result of genuine separatist agitations from random acts of criminality and brutality.

The Commission is also tasked with documenting victims, the circumstances of their death, reports of brutality both by security agents and militia, incarceration as well as well as incidents of persons, perhaps kidnapped or otherwise, who have simply vanished without a trace.

In line with this agenda, The commission has called for memoranda from the general public on ways to address perceived agitations in the South East.
All submissions are to be sealed and addressed to to the secretary of the committee on or before the 31st August 2022.

We are also liaising with any victims or relatives of victims who wish to make early submissions to the commission and will be meeting with a cross section of stakeholder groups across the state to receive their submissions on the issue.

This challenge is one that affects each and every one of us in Igboland and our kith and kin in the diaspora. Our people are hurting and families are losing their sons and loved ones almost on a daily basis. Let us all put heads together to find ways and means of addressing the peculiar situation in which our homeland has found itself. This rain is falling on everybody’s roof.

Please feel free also, to contribute your own suggestions here on ways and means of tackling the violence, gruesome murders, restiveness and the trauma which has afflicted our once prosperous homeland. All hands must be on deck. Together we shall overcome.

Amb. Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu
Secretary,
Truth, Justice and Peace Commission
14 July 2022.

SOLUDO MEETS WITH TRANSPORT AND MARKET UNION EXECUTIVE MEMBERS, ABOLISHES COLLECTION OF GOVERNMENT REVENUE BY PROXY

Government of Anambra State will commence implementation of a new tax and levy regime in Anambra markets, roads and parks as from July 1, 2022.

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo gave the disclosure at a one day town hall meeting held at Women's Development Center, Awka with Transport and Market Union Executive Members in Anambra State.

Governor Soludo warned anyone posing as a government revenue collector in any part of the state, to desist forthwith or face the full wrath of the law, as his administration is making frantic efforts to stop leakages of government revenue which usually end up in private pockets.

Governor Soludo said Anambra is an alpha state, he expressed optimism that in line with his campaign promises, the state will be peaceful, liveable and prosperous.

The Governor emphasized that Anambra should ideally be a reference point in all ramifications as one of the developed States within the federation

Governor Soludo further pointed out that the new tax regime has become imperative as the era of revenue generation through the sale of crude oil is gradually phasing out. He revealed that since February this year, no remittance had been done from the NNPC into the federation account as money acruable from the sale of crude oil is gradually dwindling

He stressed however that henceforth, public parks owned by the government will be directly managed by government, directing that caretaker committee members in Anambra markets are forbidden from collecting revenue on behalf of government.

The Governor pleaded with those who will be affected by the new system to consider the larger picture of making Anambra succeed for the greater good of the people. He however quickly offered to provide alternatives for them.

Governor Soludo called on the different unions to mobilize their members for action, stating that his administration will not hesitate to enforce the new directive for the general well-being of the state economy.

According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Barrister Pat Igwebuike, who also addressed the gathering, said Governor Soludo is committed to the cause of road transporters. She asked them to join hands with the Soludo government to salvage the already battered system which has gross adverse effects on the state economy. She called on the members of the Union who have not acquired their identification, to do so as quickly as possible

For the Commissioner for Homeland Affairs, Chief Chikodi Anarah, said Anambra used to be the pride of place for business operators, every day of the week, but decried the low turnout and patronage which has characterized 'Mondays' due to the Sit at home syndrome. He said this unfortunate development is making business owners to relocate their businesses to neighbouring states.

Chairman of Anambra State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Richard Madiebo explained that the present administration has designed the revenue framework in such a way that people can now pay their taxes and levies seamlessly as well as eliminate multiple taxation.

Mr. Madiebo further said that all taxes and levies payers in the state will be issued with a digital Identification. He disclosed that commercial vehicle operators who make daily payment, will not be charged to pay anymore in any public park, adding that five percent of the revenue generated by any union, will be given to them to manage the respective business places.

Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor, Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Paschal Agbodike, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, and an array of market leaders attended the function which featured question, answer and contribution session.

Christian Aburime
Press Secretary to the Governor

SOLUDO RECEIVES UNITED NATIONS RESIDENT CO-ORDINATOR IN NIGERIA, CANVASSES INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR ANAMBRA STATE

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has tasked the International community, particularly the United Nations system on active participatory roles to assist the country and Anambra State.

Governor Soludo was speaking when the United Nations delegation led by the Resident and Humanitarian Cordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Marthias Schmale, paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia.

According to the Governor, the visit is significant in the history of the state, pointing out that for many years, the United Nations was without an office in the South East, until his administration came on board.

Speaking on his administration's huge and ambitious agenda for Anambra in the areas of security, law and order, economic transformation, human capital, governance, rule of law and value system and the environment, Professor Soludo emphasized that his government wants to benchmark with the rest of the world in transforming Anambra State into a liveable and prosperous homeland.

While saying that more than half of the indigenous population of Ndi Anambra live outside the state, the Governor announced that his administration will soon inaugurate the Anambra Education council, to further engender qualitative and accessible education, as well as establishing the Strategy Execution and Evaluation, 'SEE' Office.

In his response, Mr. Schmale said their visit was to familiarise with the South East and erase the perception that they are only interested in the North East. He emphasised that though they may not be able to make input in terms of financial assistance, but could assist in areas of technical assistance

He explained that one of their targets is to identify where things are working, learn on it and make sure other countries capitalize on it.

Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Glamour Nwoye, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake among other senior government officials were present at the event.

Christian Aburime
Press Secretary To The Governor

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His Excellency, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, briefs Ndi Anambra on his First 100 Days in Office, June 25, 2022

By Bona Ogbonna



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfyG_wHTVoc

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo seeks special partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO)

By Bona Ogbonna

The Governor of Anambra State prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo earlier today 24th June 2022, received the representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) led by Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo , at the Governor's Lodge Amawbia.

Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo and his team were on a courtesy visit to the Governor to seek out ways they can partner with the state ministry of health in the area of improving the healthy productive population of Ndi Anambra.
Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo seized the opportunity to congratulate the Governor on his Election and successful 100 days in office as the Governor of Anambra state, stressing that he was very much In move of his soludo solution mantra as pure evidence that he has come to deliver.

Governor Soludo while receiving the team describes WHO as very critical in his efforts to deliver on the key mandate of his administration in the area of healthy productive population. The Governor also acknowledged the key role of WHO in the health of everyone particularly, Nigerians and Ndi Anambra.

Governor soludo stated that as his administration is set to deliver on its mandate to ndi Anambra,it is now time to strengthen special partnership relationship with WHO in the area of public health, life style, change, prevention, and cure,while urging WHO to take Anambra as illustrative case of all their programs and policies.

© Soludo TV

GOV SOLUDO COMMISSIONS REHABILITATED AMANSEA-UGWUOBA OLD ROAD

GOV SOLUDO COMMISSIONS REHABILITATED AMANSEA-UGWUOBA OLD ROAD AMIDST JUBILATION AND ENCOMIUMS

By Bona Ogbonna

Earlier today, the executive governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo was in Amansea where he commissioned the rehabilitated 500 metres Amansea-Ugwuoba Old Road undertaken by his administration.

Speaking at a simple event organized to mark the opening of the newly reconstructed road to the road users, Prof. Soludo stated that his administration right from Inauguration day declared "state of emergency" on Anambra roads which are fast falling apart. He maintained that the deplorable portion of the Amansea-Ugwuoba road which spans about 500 metres, as well as it's strategic location as the gate-way into Anambra State from Enugu, spurred him to take up its reconstruction immediately after his swearing-in as the governor.

The governor said that the rehabilitation of the road was financed through the state government's savings from supposed one month expenditure on facility management which was initially budgeted at N137 Million every month. To the admiration of everyone present, the governor asserted that some part of about N126 Million made in savings from the government's expenditure on facility management for one month, was used to fix the death-trap Amansea-Ugwuoba Old Road, stressing that the remaining part of the money would be used judiciously for road rehabilitation in the state.

The governor reiterated the readiness of his administration in championing the noble course of development in the state, cutting cost where necessary.

Some of the dignitaries who joined the governor in the commissioning of the road were the Member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Chris Azubogu; the Honourable Commissioner for Works, Anambra State, Hon. Ifeanyi Okoma; some of the traditional rulers of Anambra North extraction, members of the Hausa Community in Amansea, amongst others.

©Soludo TV

BAN ON OPEN, INDISCRIMINATE WASTE DISPOSAL.

By Bona Ogbonna

Anambra State is set to have a new waste management. For starters, the government has banned open and indiscriminate disposal of waste in the state. The act of dumping waste on ill-assorted dumpsites on the streets now belongs to the past. The new deal is to put all household wastes in a bag which is placed on the frontage of the house for collection by contracted service providers who are charged with evacuating the wastes in all the constituencies of the state.

This new approach will urgently tackle the problem of having unattended garbage sites, heavy with stench and the concomitant diseases. It does not make any sense whatsoever to allow waste to accumulate on the roadside before clearing it. The advanced way is to deal with the waste house-by-house with the support of the service providers.

Some 31 service providers will lead the charge of promptly evacuating the wastes across Anambra State. The well-drilled service providers are armed with basic waste collection and evacuation equipment including trucks, pail loaders, compactors, evacuators and swing-arm, etc. The service providers will offer Anambra State the requisite duty with a verified minimum of three months’ working capital and at least three years of waste collection experience.

It is incumbent on everybody who lives in Anambra State to abide by the new waste disposal arrangement. Procuring nylon bags for packing the garbage is the first duty. It would not take much of an effort to place the waste bag on the frontage of the house or compound. After doing this, it becomes the responsibility of the service provider to evacuate the waste.

Infringement of the arranged process will of course attract penalties. The government will frown at anybody flinging waste indiscriminately across the streets or highways from their vehicles. It used to be the case that people formerly would not even bother to package the wastes properly at the dumpsites creating eyesores of wastes all over the place. It is said that when wrongdoing is not addressed for a long time it tends to become a tradition. Poor waste disposal has had its day in the state and must necessarily come to an end.

The ban on open and indiscriminate disposal of waste is in tune with Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s insistence on cleanliness across board in all the affairs of the state. Having clean homes and streets will enhance the Clean and Green Revolution that he has inaugurated in Anambra State.

Being clean ought to start from the home. It is in the same manner that parents ought to start the training of the children from home before sending them to school. When the young ones are made to abide by the rules of cleanliness at home there is no doubt whatsoever that they would ever encourage dirt and slovenliness in the wider public. When young and old people embrace and practice clean habits disease takes a walk from the lives of the people.

Now that the rainy season has come, there would no longer be the unsightly domains of rain-beaten and stinking dumpsites on major streets and corners. Taking away the wastes from the doorsteps of Ndi-Anambra is obviously the right way to go. It ensures that minors who may not be properly groomed in the proper way to dispose waste are not allowed to become a menace while disposing refuse in public places. A child burdened with taking refuse to a public refuse bin in the street will of course do it without the necessary attention to proper handling. But if such a child is charged with packing the refuse into a polythene bag to be placed in front of the house he or she cannot afford to make any mistake because this can easily be seen and promptly corrected by the parents or guardians.

The seamless approach to waste management by the public and private sector has always been practised in more advanced societies. It is not the modern way asking families to travel long distances to dispose of their accumulated wastes. Through the use of the service providers, the waste is never allowed to accumulate before it is disposed of according to the rules made by the government because targets are set. Any family or service provider failing in his duties will of course will be appropriately sanctioned.

Enforcement of the sanctions is crucial to putting in place a clean environment all over Anambra State. It is expected that the people will obey the rules, and the service providers will ensure adequate professionalism in the discharge of their duties. Like the Nitrogen Cycle, all the crucial linkages must be effective for Anambra State to have a clean environment to be cherished by all.


SIR PAUL NWOSU,
Commissioner for Information,
Anambra State

DOLLAR VALUE OF PETER OBI’s INVESTMENT FOR ANAMBRA IS NOW ABOUT US$3.7million OR US$5.3 million depending on exchange rate.

By Bona Ogbonna

Given the repeated fake news about the current dollar value of the investment by the Peter Obi administration in SABMiller, it has become imperative to clarify the matter in public interest.

The Peter Obi Administration invested the sum of N1,955,535,247.00 (equivalent of approximately US$12,616,356.43 at the then average CBN exchange rate of N155.00/$1.00) in Intafact Beverages Limited, a green-field brewery being set up in Onitsha by SABMiller Breweries of South Africa in 2012. The Naira equivalent of this investment is stated and carried in the Reports of the State Accountant General with the Financial Statements for the fiscal years ended 31st
December since then. These are public documents.

Intafact Beverages was subsequently consolidated into International Breweries Plc when the parent company, SABMiller of South Africa was acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world's largest brewer. Based on this development, AB InBev
consolidated and merged all its brewery operations in Nigeria under International Breweries Plc and all shareholders of Intafact Beverages Limited, including Anambra State Government (ANSG), received shares of
International Breweries Plc for their respective investments.

ANSG received and still holds 407,321,264 ordinary shares of International Breweries Plc in exchange for its investment in Intafact Beverages Limited . Based on the NGX closing price of N5.50 as at 20/6/22, these shares were valued at N2,240,266,952 on
that date. Based on the Central Bank of Nigeria I&E exchange rate of N415.75/US$1.00 on same June 20, 2022, this investment was valued at an equivalent of approximately US$5,388,495.37 (and at N604/$1.00 parallel market rate, only US$3,709,051.24).

We do not want to join issues with the purveyors of the fake news but only need to state the facts to inform the public.

Thank you.
Ifeatu Onejeme
Commissioner of Finance

SOLUDO CONDOLES THISDAY PUBLISHER, NDUKA OBAIGBENA OVER MOTHER'S DEATH.

By Bona Ogbonna

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the publisher of THISDAY Newspapers, Mr. Nduka Obaigbena, over the death of his mother, Princess Margaret Obaigbena.

The late Princess Obaigbena, a retired Nursing Officer in the old Bendel State Government and Special Adviser to three different governors in Delta State, whose death was confirmed by the Royal family of Owa Kingdom of Delta State, passed on at the age of 88.

In his condolence message, Governor Soludo described Princess Obaigbena’s death as a huge blow to the Owa Kingdom, Delta State and Nigeria at large, coming at a time that her wise counsel was needed most.

He described the late matriarch as a real mother, a great woman of substance and committed patriot who gave all within her reach to the development of her immediate community and Delta State

He enjoined the Obaigbena family to bear the loss with fortitude, knowing that the departed amazon left great marks in her life time.

“On behalf of my family and the good people of Anambra State, I commiserate with my brother, the Chairman of the THISDAY Newspapers and Arise TV Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the entire Obaigbena family and Owa Kingdom of Delta State on the passage of their dear mother, Princess Margaret Obaigbena.

“No doubt the death of a loved one, as in this case, is usually painful, especially coming at a time that her wise counsel is needed most in charting a new course for the nation. We are however consoled with the fact that she lived a worthy and examplary life to her immediate community and the country at large.

“Her glorious career as a Nursing Officer in the old Bendel State Government and passionate service in different capacities as Special Adviser to three different governors in Delta State, count among her litany of commitments to the good of her society. She lived a life of great accomplishments and left indelible footprints in her family, Owa Kingdom and Delta State.

“I pray that God will grant the late Princess Margaret Obaigbena eternal rest and grant the family and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”. Governor Soludo concluded

Christian Aburime
Press Secretary to the Governor

Soludo Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony For Drug Co-ordinated Wholesale Center, Oba.

By Bona Ogbonna

Committed to introducing measures for checks and balances in the drug administration sector, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, today, performed the groundbreaking ceremony of an International Drug Co-ordinated Wholesale Center, Oba, Idemili South Council Area.

The project which is expected to be completed within twenty-four months will be financed by Sterling Bank Plc.

Performing the function, Governor Soludo who said that the day coincides with the third month of his administration, said that the when completed, the project will become the biggest drug distribution center in Africa.

The Governor warned that after twenty four months, the Ogbo Ogwu, Onitsha will be closed down and bulldozed while the Oba site will become the only approved location for wholesale drugs distribution in the state.

While noting that the project is in sync with his administration's general plan of building a liveable and prosperous homeland, he added that all open drug markets in Anambra must relocate to Oba after twenty four months.

The governor expressed optimism that in the ecosystem, technology will drive the process and assured that the abandoned Oba International market will also come alive.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike who stressed the imperativeness of controlling the environment where drugs are sold, pointed out that Ndi Anambra need it because the existence of an open drug market leads to all kinds of distribution of fake and adulterated drugs.

Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor, the Regent of Oba kingdom, Prince Nuel Ezenwa, Federal Ministry of Health, Sterling Bank and NAFDAC representatives, an illustrious son of Oba, Chief Ikenna Iyiegbu, President General of ASATU, Barrister Titus Akpudo, Executive members of Drug Dealers Association, Onitsha, mong others, attended the event.

SOLUDO PAYS LAST RESPECT TO CYRIL CHIEGBOKA, SAYS MURDERERS WON'T GO UNPUNISHED

By Bona Ogbonna

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has vowed that the murderers of Cyril Chiegboka and Hon Okechukwu Okoye won't go unpunished.

Governor Soludo made this revelation when he paid his last respects to the late Mr Cyril Chiegboka, who was killed alongside his boss, Hon Okechukwu Okoye, the lawmaker that represented Aguata II Constituency in the State House of Assembly, last month.

The Governor also confirmed the arrest of four suspects involved in the gruesome murder of the duo.

Recall that the deceased dismembered bodies were found a week later after they were kidnapped by gunmen on the 15th of May, 2022.

A mass which was held in honour of the Late Chiegboka took place at St Paul's Outstation, Isuofia, and was celebrated by the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia, Most Reverend Peter Okpalaeke.

Governor Soludo who revealed that criminals who held parts of the state hostage especially in the South Senatorial zone are gradually being rounded up, asked the people to partner his government by volunteering timely information through the numbers released to the public for such purpose.

The Governor also stressed that the duo of Hon. Okoye and Mr. Chiegboka as well as others who paid the ultimate price will not die in vain.

He called on the church to resist the ascendancy of idolatry practice which is evidently gaining ground across communities in the state.

Soludo said that findings reveal that youths are being indoctrinated into idol worship and sworn to oath before such idols, which influences them into criminal activities.

The Governor consoled the Chiegboka family and the entire Isuofia Community, expressing optimism that in no distant time, the criminals will be fully routed out and Anambra State will witness peace and tranquillity again

In his homily, Bishop Okpalaeke who proclaimed the judgement of God upon the perpetrators said that the Late Chiegboka was a well known man that excelled in many engagements.

The remains of the late Cyril Chiegboka was later committed to mother earth

Christian Aburime
Press Secretary to the Governor Of Anambra State

Gov. Soludo Introduces Re-generative
agriculture, as he flags off 2022 farming season.

By Bona Ogbonna

Anambra Stats Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has introduced regenerative agriculture as the pathway to food sufficiency and repositioning of the state's economy.

Governor Soludo performed the function at the flag-off of the 2022 Farming Season in Anambra State at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka.

According to Governor Soludo, his administration is championing the reenactment of the palm revolution which built the old eastern region, as a way of going back to where the later M.I.Okpara stopped.

While stating that beyond planting palm trees, his administration is also going into coconut production to generate income, the Governor said that value for the crude oil is depreciating, revealing the efforts of the federal government in diversification, beginning from Anambra State.

The Governor expressed his administration's readiness to partner communities and individuals who are interested in going into palm and coconut farming, projecting that if it continues for the next ten years, Anambra will be earning billions of dollars in export as a fore-runner to the introduction of the industrialuzation, liesure and other new economies.

In his speech, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Foster Ihejiofor harped on the governor's commitment to not just agriculture but the well-being of Ndi Anambra, stating that they will work with Anambra farmers, to systematically migrate from chemical-based conventional farming to regenerative biologically-driven farming.

Dr Ihejiofor stressed that to drive the process, they created Sustainable Agriculture Task Team (SATT), to download and domesticate best farming practices for Anambra, stressing that when fully implemented, it will drastically curtail the cost of farm inputs, thereby increasing the wealth of Anambra farmers, while lowering the cost of food for all.

The theme of the event is 'Empowering Women and Youth through Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Development'.

The event was attended by traditional rulers, the clergies, markets leaders, Town Union PGs and farmers from all the LGA in the State.

GOV. SOLUDO OF ANAMBRA STATE, SWEARS-IN FOUR NEW SPECIAL ADVISERS.

GOV. SOLUDO OF ANAMBRA STATE, SWEARS-IN FOUR NEW SPECIAL ADVISERS.

By Bona Ogbonna

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has sworn-in four new special advisers.

Governor Soludo performed the function at the twelfth Anambra State Executive Council meeting at the Executive Chambers, Government House, Awka.

Those sworn-in are Special Adviser, Legislative/State Assembly Matters, Rt Hon Anayo Nnebe; Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, Special Adviser, Political Matters; Dr. Godwin Nnadozie, Special Adviser, and Medicals and Pharmaceuticals and Barr. Raphael Asha Nnabuife, Special Adviser, Local Government Affairs.

They brings the total number of Special Advisers in Soludo's cabinet to eight.

The Swearing-in ceremony is in accordance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following their appointment by the Governor, last Friday.

Formally welcoming the Special Advisers, Governor Soludo said that their appointment is a call to duty with 'Project Anambra' in mind, stating that it is expected of members of ANSEC, to contribute in every way they can to make the state liveable and prosperous.

While calling on them to promote rendering of service above self, the Governor who stressed that the position they occupy is a competitive space, asked them to feel free to advice on anything that will help the advancement of the government of the day, expressing optimism that Anambra must win at the end.

The Solicitor General of the State performed the administration of the oath of office and oath of allegiance ceremony.

GOV. SOLUDO KICKS OFF THE 2022 FARMING SEASON IN ANAMBRA STATE.

By Bona Ogbonna

The official launch of the 2022 Farming Season by the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo on Wednesday, June 15, at Ekwueme Square, Awka serves the purpose of pitching agriculture as a pivotal contributor to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
From the early days, subsistence farming had been the driving force of the people’s agricultural needs. The mechanization of farming over the years has grandly improved the stake of agriculture and the food value chain of the state that takes honours as “the light of the nation.”
The bold strides of Anambra State in the field of agriculture is showcased through the flagging-off of the 2022 farming season. The farmers take pride of place in the sustainable development of the homeland and the general improvement of the social well-being of the people.
The drive to boost food production is at the very heart of Governor Soludo's mandate in Anambra State. The great vision is to make the state the food basket of Nigeria.
The potentials are outstanding for agriculture as Anambra’s economic pillar and extensive source of employment. The vast agrarian communities are virgin territories for economic empowerment. Wealth creation and poverty alleviation are interwoven in the agricultural endowment.
Anambra State is not an island unto itself as it is conjoined to the food security question across the globe. The World Bank report of 2020 states that about 690 million people, that is, 8.9 percent of the global population, are wallowing in hunger. This figure happens to be up by nearly 60 million in five years. It stands to reason that the food security challenge would become more difficult in the years ahead. The calculation is that the world will need to produce about 70 percent more food by 2050 to feed an estimated population of nine billion people.
It is heart-warming though that Anambra State has taken bold steps in ensuring food sufficiency. There has been a remarkable increase in the crop production yield through the adoption of the best agronomic practices.
The state has established partnerships with the likes of Cosharis Group in rice production and processing in the state; Chelsea Farms Limited in rice and cassava production and processing; and Lynden Farms in the establishment of integrated poultry produce.
Anambra State has also partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Agricultural Transformation Agenda project in the development of infrastructure to boost the production of rice and cassava.
Farmers from all the 21 local government areas of the state are due to receive incentives such as improved cassava stems, rice seeds and multiform modern seedlings. Governmental support for the farmers will of course improve with Governor Soludo’s solid charge toward providing credible solutions for the agricultural needs of the state.
The provision of agricultural equipment for the rendering farmers is a policy that cannot be countermanded. It is noticeable that young people are now embracing farming in Anambra State.
The youthful farmers will be duly empowered to engage in agriculture for sustainable development.
The government is steadfast in the drive to mechanize agriculture and encourage the production of target crops for backward integration. It is incumbent on the administration to stimulate Agro-business and investment by taking advantage of the opportunities created by the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport at Umueri to boost export activities.
The Ministry of Agriculture has in its custody well-refrigerated vehicles for the transportation of vegetables to the ports for onward export to the wider world.
The government encourages Ndi-Anambra to farm anywhere they can find any free patch of land as one does not always necessarily need to have hectares of land at one’s disposal before farming can be done. Farming can be done in the homes and gardens with sand-filled organic fertilizer bags.
Anambra State has put into full utilization the CBN-funded Accelerated Development Scheme (AADS). It amounts to a revolution that rice production has risen from an insignificant 80,000 metric tonnes per annum in 2014 to the phenomenal 440,000 metric tonnes per annum in 2021. Also, cassava production increased from 276,000 metric tonnes in 2014 to more than 2.1 million metric tonnes in 2021. Maize production rose from 16,000 metric tonnes in 2015 to more than 64,000 metric tonnes in 2021 while vegetable production increased from 48,000 metric tonnes in 2015 to more than 322,000 metric tonnes in 2021.
What is even more remarkable is that land utilization now stands at over 95,200 hectares due to the influx of more people to agriculture. The current count is that Anambra has over 160,000 farmers and 3,000 duly registered co-operative societies. The farmers have made the swift transition from one-season farming to all-year-round farming with the increasing use of irrigation and the adoption of global best practices in agriculture.
The grand flagging off of the 2022 farming season is a sure pointer to a bumper harvest.

SIR PAUL NWOSU
Commissioner for Information, Anambra State.

DEMOCRACY IS A CONTINUOUS STRUGGLE - SOLUDO

By Bona Ogbonna

Governor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, says democracy all over the world is a continuous struggle towards a better society.

Governor Soludo stated this during a special mass to mark Nigeria's June 12 Democracy Day Celebration at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia.

The Governor hinted that nation building is a consequence of struggle for class, social or otherwise.

He said that values such as focus, determination and perseverance are indispensable in this kind of struggle.

According to Governor Soludo, there is no perfect society anywhere in the world, accounting for various contestations and contradictions, adding however that they bring out the best in the society.

The Governor pointed out that for Ndi Anambra, it is a struggle to build a liveable and prosperous homeland where everybody has very fundamental role to play.

Governor Soludo recalled that bonding together, Nigeria consistently struggled against dictatorship during which many people even paid the ultimate price.

He stressed that the sacrifices by the late MKO Abiola and others, in the course of the struggle that gave rise to the Democracy Day celebration will not be taken for granted.

Christian Aburime
Press Secretary To The Governor

APGA Remains Only Platform To Give Ndigbo Desired Negotiating Power -Soludo.

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has harped on the need for value oriented leadership in all the Southeast states while calling on stakeholders in the zone to give massive support to the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, as it is the only party that will give Ndigbo the desired negotiating power.

Professor Soludo made the call when the governorship candidate of APGA in Abia State for the 2023 general election, Professor Greg Ibeh paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia.

Prof. Ibeh led an entourage made up of critical stakeholders in Abia, including the State Working Committee of APGA in Abia State, among others.

Receiving Prof Greg Ibeh and his team, Professor Soludo maintained the need to strengthen APGA through formidable alliances and noted that APGA is not just a platform to win elections but a movement.

He appealed to those who contested primaries under APGA to join hands as a team to get the work done.

He assured to give the necessary support for APGA to achieve victory during the election in Abia State, adding that Abia truly needs a visionary leader such as Prof. Ibeh to achieve it's true potentials.

Earlier, Professor Ibeh while noting that his ambition is selfless, maintained that with like minds at the Southeast leadership, the zone will be more prosperous with a common positive objective.

He assured to always be supportive to Anambra State government maintaining that his interest is building a greater future for Ndi Abia and the entire Igbo land.

Mr Austin Ehimere, Abia State APGA Chairman noted that the primary election that produced Prof Greg Ibeh was, free fair and transparent stressing that APGA, Abia State is set to take over leadership of Abia State.

He maintained that APGA is ready to provide quality leadership to ndi Abia State and thanked Governor Soludo for receiving them with open arms.

Mr Ehimere presented a gift of holy bible to Governor Soludo and also a flash drive to enable him see how the primary election went.

Anambra State Governor, Prof C C Soludo on a condolence visit to the Umeoji family of Ezinifite, Aguata.

I paid a condolence visit to my brother Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji and the entire Umeoji family on the death of their beloved mother and matriarch, Chief Lady Ngozi Florence Umeoji (KSJI), who was committed to mother earth earlier in the week.

Chief Lady Florence Ngozi Umeoji's life can be described as meaningful and exemplary given the quality of high achieving children she birthed and raised for humanity -- persons who are making great impacts on the local, national and global scene.

I pray God continues to grant all she left behind the fortitude to bear the loss, and grant her soul eternal rest in his bosom. Amen.

CC. Soludo, CFR.

SECURITY: ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT DESTROYS KIDNAPPERS' HIDE OUT IN OBA, IDEMILI SOUTH LGA

By Bona Ogbonna

In his avowed determination to rid Anambra State of criminalities, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo's directive that all kidnappers and other criminal gangs' hideouts be raided and buildings harbouring them be destroyed was effectively carried out in Oba, Idemili South local government area, on Friday, May 10, 2022

Anambra State Joint Security Task Force conducted the demolition exercise which lasted for more than five hours at the hideout of the notorious kidnappers, an old bungalow building at Oba, Idemili South Council Area.

The hideout has earlier been raided recently, where exhibits such as locally made pistol, shrine, charms, concoctions, indian hemp, among other incriminating materials were recovered at the building with some arrests also made.

However, it will be recalled that a gang of kidnappers were traced to the hideout by the Police, following an attack and subsequent kidnapp of two persons at Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area, and another two persons in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area.

The gunmen had entered Oko through Nanka for a kidnap operation and were on the verge of succeeding before the prompt intervention of the police special force acting on a tip- off and subsequently engaged them in gunfire.

One of them was killed, but others escaped with various degree of injuries.

The gunman killed at Oko, whose video went viral on some social handles, was identified as a former vigilante who was part of a four-man gang who have been involved in high profile killings and kidnapping within that vicinity

The State police Command Spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga had explained that the command received distress call about the kidnap of two persons at Oko, and while on their trail, they learnt that the gang had kidnapped two more persons at Ekwulobia, and quickly pursued them and were able to track them down.

He explained further that Police operatives working with the vigilante stormed the location, on Sunday, rescued the four victims and arrested one Emeka who was suspected of complicity.

When interrogated, he confessed to the crime and led detectives to the hideout of his gang in Oba, Idemili South, where a shootout ensued.

According to Mr. Ikenga, the gang leader, one Chinedu Ajogu, AKA Sampolo was gunned down and five other persons including their native doctor were arrested for interrogation.

Addressing journalists later at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia, Governor Chukwuma Soludo commended the efforts of the State Joint Security Task Force saying the demolition exercise would serve as a deterrent to other criminals.

Governor Soludo explained it has been established that the building demolished was being used as a den for criminal activities, stressing that the government policy does not allow any criminality to reign in the state.

He warned that henceforth, in line with the law, criminals will have no place in any part of Anambra state, assuring that his government is fully determined to ensure that the state is safe for everyone, and that people can move freely around without fear or molestation

He also applauded the cooperation by some people in the state who have been volunteering information, adding that every stranger is suspicious until his or her job is confirmed to be legitimate.

Governor Soludo again re-emphasised that any building being used for any criminal activities will be brought down and confiscated by government.

He also appealed to the people to be security cautious at all times, stressing that they should always report strangers and criminals operating in their communities to Security agencies

Christian Aburime
Press Secretary to the Governor


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Humanitarian and Socio-political Groups celebrate Sir Melie Onyejeju on his Birthday

Humanitarian and Socio-political Groups celebrate one of the most talented technocrats and philanthropists of our time, Chief Hon Sir Chukwuemelie Onyejepu (Ogbuefi), as he marks his birthday.

By Bona Ogbonna

The entire leadership and members of SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU FOUNDATION, ANAMBRA ALL HANDS ON DECK, CHIEF SYDNEY ONYEJEPU FOUNDATION, SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU GRASSROOOT MOVEMENT, AND EBUBE NDI IGBO GRASSROOT MOVEMENT, among others, proudly rejoice and felicitate with our Leader/Founder, Sir Melie Onyejepu as he marks an additional year of good health and prosperity.

Ogbuefi, we celebrate you. You are a man who never hesitates to stand up for yourself, your followers, and your loved ones. We thank God for his great and mighty hand over your life. You are and will continue to be a blessing to us all.

Thanks for all your good deeds and continued standing with the poor and the indigents in our society. We also wish to use this opportunity to appreciate you in a special way for using your good heart and offices to attract the following projects to Nnewi and its environs.

It’s on record that Ogbuefi Melie is about the only Nnewi Political Appointee who used his office to attract big projects to Nnewi and its environs.

Melie also empowered many Nnewi people, both as individuals and groups, both the indigenous and non-indigenous. No wonder many great influencers in Nnewi described Ogbuefi Melie as “the most criticized but most useful son of Nnewi in the last administration.”

Some of the projects Ogbuefi Melie influenced are listed below:

The 100-Foot Rd, Nnewi Erosion Control project saved the famed Nkwo Nnewi market, the largest automobile and motorcycle spare parts market in West Africa. Humanitarian and Socio-political Groups wish to use the occasion of your birthday to express our gratitude for your help in saving many lives, properties, and businesses from the devastating erosion menace, through the attraction of the #3.5billion project.
The Obiofia Nnewichi Erosion Control Project. The project was a combined effort of the World Bank, Newmap, and Anambra State Government. The project came at a whopping cost of #6.7billion plus #250million compensation paid to the families that lost their properties to the erosion menace.
We thank you for facilitating the World Bank/Federal Government assisted rehabilitation of the great Amuko Urban Water Scheme at Nnewi at the cost of over USD 1.5million counterpart funding from the Anambra State Government.
The return of nightlife became possible because there were street lights in all the quarters of Nnewi, covering 45km length of roads at the cost of over #4billion.
You confronted the problem of overloading of the old transformers by facilitating for the various quarters in Nnewi to get many brand new transformers to improve their energy supply.
You insisted that many strategic roads in Nnewi get paved.

We have not forgotten that you, Melie Onyejepu, used your personal resources to singlehandedly control the devastating erosion menace threatening the entire Umuezeagu community of Uruagu Nnewi.

We are grateful that during the second wave of Covid-19, Sir Melie was the only person that toured and distributed palliatives in all the Local Government Areas in Anambra State, while doling out financial assistance to indigent persons from each ward.

Ogbuefi, if others were like you, this world would be a better place to live in. May you also be assured that we will never forget your kindness to humanity.

Ogbuefi, Deje dalu o!

Ogbuefi, Anyi si Ife emena gi o!

Ogbuefi, Ijebe eje, iya ejelu, inaba ana, iya analu o!

Ogbuefi, Anyi si ka Obinigwe welu ogologo ndu na aru ike walu gi oji o!

Ogbuefi, Obrigado!

Happy, Happy Birthday Sir!

May our Awesome God bless your new age abundantly!

Ogbuefi, Age Gracefully Sir!

Ogbuefi, Congratulations!


Hon Arinze Nwosu
(Coordinator Sir Melie Onyejepu Foundation)

Hon Andy Nnodu
(Coordinator Chief Sydney Onyejepu Foundation)

Hon Mrs Oge Dan
(Coordinator Sir Melie Onyejepu Grassroot Movement)

Hon Tony Muodielo
(Coordinator Ebube Ndi Igbo Grassroot Movement)

Bona Ogbonna
(PRO: Humanitarian and Socio-political Groups)

SUPREME COURT NEVER SAT, LET ALONE SACK DR. VICTOR IKE OYE AS NATIONAL CHAIRMAN.

By Bona Ogbonna

The attention of our great party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been drawn to an utterly false and fictitious story making the rounds wherein the Supreme Court purportedly reviewed its judgment delivered on the 14th day of October, 2021 dismissing the appeal brought by one Chief Jude Okeke against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Kano Division. In the said ludicrous story which has now gone viral on various social media platforms, the apex court was reported to have 'coronated' one Chief Edozie Njoku as the National Chairman of APGA.

We wish to state that contrary to the wishful thinking of the naysayers, no such decision was delivered by the Supreme Court on the 9th day of May, 2022 or on any other date. It is on record that the Supreme Court in SC. 686/2021 merely held that the dispute over the National Chairmanship of APGA is not justiciable and is not within the jurisdiction of the Court. The apex court in making that statement merely mentioned Edozie Njoku as the name utilized by the Plaintiff in Birnin Kudu as the National Chairman of APGA who was purpotedly removed to pave way for Chief Jude Okeke. The Kano Division of the Court of Appeal, whose judgment was affirmed by the Supreme Court, clearly stated that the Jigawa High Court had no jurisdiction to entertain the suit and thus set aside the Birnin Kudu judgment alongside the consequential orders made therein.

We wish to categorically state that by holding that the trial Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit ab initio, the Supreme Court could not have made any positive orders to enure in favour of Chief Edozie Njoku or any other person whatsoever.

It's on record that the Supreme Court in delivering its judgment aforesaid similarly dismissed the appeal brought by Chief Edozie Njoku against the ruling of the Kano Division of the Court of Appeal which dismissed his application to appeal as an interested party. It therefore beats any reasonable imagination how the Supreme Court would turn around to overrule itself after dismissing the grossly incompetent appeal filed by Edozie Njoku.

A careful perusal of the document presently bandied by Chief Edozie Njoku and his hirelings readily reveals that the judgment was against the said Chief Edozie Njoku whose media urchins are polluting the space with the fake news. The Supreme Court not only struck out the appeal as an abuse of Court process but awarded 1m naira cost against the Appellants.

Furthermore, the certified true copy of the Supreme Court judgment shows that Chief Victor Oye was the 2nd Respondent at the Supreme Court and was duly represented by Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN, Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu SAN, PIN Ikwueto SAN alongside others. However, in a poorly scripted fraudulent attempt to mislead the public, Chief Edozie Njoku's name was inserted in the doctored judgment as the 2nd Respondent when Chief Edozie Njoku was not a party in the appeal at the Supreme Court. In any event, there are subsisting judgments of various superior courts of records that have made definite pronouncements on APGA leadership by affirming the May 31, 2019 National Convention of APGA held in Awka, Anambra State.

We wish to assure our party faithful and indeed the members of the public that there is no purported change whatsoever in the leadership of APGA. Ozonkpu Dr Victor Ike Oye remains the National Chairman of APGA and has not been removed by any court. The general public are therefore advised to ignore the false, fictitious and misleading story being peddled by the agents of distraction. Our great party is solely focused in the process of nomination of credible candidates that will deliver our country from its present state of underdevelopment.

Our great party has alerted the relevant security agencies to commence investigation towards the possible prosecution of those who may be found culpable in the forgery and mutilation of vital court judgments.


*Sly Ezeokenwa Esq*
National Legal Adviser, APGA