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Odetokun3:
Though you say??

10 other lives are not important?

They were precious lives too. In all, we must continue to thank God for it was His doing.

Corridon:
Thank God for your life.

Sure, He is a good and faithful God.

Odetokun3:
What's funny in the first picture abeg?

If you have seen the clips from that Sunday's, 11/09/2022 heavy armed attack on his convey by the assassins, you will join them to laugh at the devil and the perpetuators of that ambushment.
Though precious lives were lost, but they came purposely to kill the Prince of the Senate, Sen Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, but God in His infinite mercy, said that "It won't happen, neither shall it occur".

NNEWI ANGLICAN BISHOP, CHICASON BOSS PAY SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH A CONDOLENCE VISIT

....PRAYS FOR THE PEACEFUL REPOSE OF SOULS LOST IN THE UNFORTUNATE ATTACK.


Yesterday being Thursday; September 15, 2022, the Anglican Bishop Of Nnewi Diocese, His Lordship Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi and his wife paid Senator Ifeanyi Ubah a condolence visit at his residence in Abuja.

While commiserating with Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the Nnewi Anglican Bishop described the attack as tragic and prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls lost in the gruesome killing. He further reassured Senator Ubah of his prayers and fervent intercessions.

Bishop Ndubuisi condoled with the grieving families of the Senator's aides and security personnel who were killed in the line of duty and prayed to God to bring succor and consolation to the bereaved.

It will be recalled that Senator Ifeanyi Ubah was attacked on his way back from the Anglican Diocesan Synod at Ozubulu, Anambra State last Sunday being; September 11, 2022.

In the same vein, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah was also visited by Nnewi born industrialist and business tycoon; Chief Sir Alex Chika Okafor, CEO of Chicason Group of companies and A-Z Oil. Chief Sir Chika Okafor extended his heartfelt commiseration to Senator Ubah and the families of the deceased while asking God to grant the lost souls eternal rest.

In response, Senator Ubah expressed gratitude to the the Nnewi Anglican Bishop and Chicason Boss for their visit and prayed God to bless and guide them.

© grassrootsig media

HURRAY, LADY DOLCY IS PLUS 1 TODAY!

As you mark the occasion of your birthday, we pray that your yearnings and aspirations become true. May God's grace and blessings flood your pathway; and may the best of your past be the worse of your future. Amen!

Cheers to long, fulfilled life on earth.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday ma'am!

From all of us @
Grassroots Initiative Group
(grassrootsig)

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH SEN DR IFEANYI UBAH.

....as his convey came under heavy armed attack at Enugwu Ukwu, Anambra State.

Shades of "mixed feelings" thrill our hearts with the incident of the gruesome attack on Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Ubah and his entourage at Enugwu Ukwu on Sunday the 11th day of September, 2022.

We heartily sympathize with the families and friends of your deceased aides and police escorts who died in active service. We pray God Almighty to grant eternal rest to their souls; and more so, provide their loved ones with the grace to lick their wounds and move on.

On the other hand, we are also thanking God in His infinite mercy for sparing your life. Indeed it is a tale of testimony as you would most definitely live to fulfill your aspiration of delivering true and meaningful democracy dividends to the people of Anambra South Senatorial zone and hopefully, the State in entirety. May God continue to shield you and your family from such malignant incidents in the foreseeable future. Amen!!!

From all of us @
Grassroots Initiative Group
(grassrootsig)

Okwyjesus:
He don't need constituency project for latest car

Okwyjesus my dear, does the picture of the above edifice look like a car to you?

THIS IS A SENATOR'S ZONAL INTERVENTION PROJECT part 1.

Engr. Nwanya Bernard.

A standard Hospital with 2 blocks for Nurses and Doctors accommodation. He didn’t site it in his hometown, He choose the central part of his Senatorial district were it will touch more lives.

Fully Equipped; I mean completely equipped with sophisticated medical equipments, As a matter of fact, He asked my office to ensure they have excess equipment incase of extension or Outbreak.

This place will save lives, put food in peoples table and thus, will contribute its quota to healing the World. Posterity will always remember this great man.

Anambra South has never had it this Good.

GRASSROOT INITIATIVE GROUP (grassrootsig) CELEBRATES SEN. DR IFEANYI UBAH @ 51

The entire members of Grassroot Initiative Group (grassrootsig) salute the senator representing Anambra South senatorial district at National Assembly, Sen. Dr. Barr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah as he marks his 51st birthday anniversary.

We wish to note that at 51, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah has lived a worthy, quality and purposeful life that is entirely committed towards promoting the common good.

As a Senatorial Candidate under a relatively unknown political party (YPP) in 2019 General Elections, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah activated and energised a new dynamic that compelled the entire Anambra South Senatorial District into a democratic revolution that led to the taking back our Constituency for good.

And so as he celebrates today, the grassrootsig family wish him immensely well and pray for the success of his future endeavours.

Happy birthday Prince of the Senate!

Congratulations!

Anyi si ka Obinigwe welu ogologo ndu na aru ike walu gi oji o.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday ma'am.

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.

©Bona Ogbonna for grassrootsig

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.

© Bona Ogbonna for grassrootig

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

Happy New Month, and Welcome to the Second Half of the year 2022.

... from all of us
@Grassroot Initiative Group
(grassrootig)

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.