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HON SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU, CONDOLES WITH THE EZEIBE FAMILY OF AWGBU, ORUMBA NORTH LGA.

HON SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU, CONDOLES WITH THE EZEIBE FAMILY OF AWGBU, ORUMBA NORTH LGA.

...as their patriarch, Late Chief Joseph Ezeibe is laid to rest.

By Bona Ogbonna

The remains of Late Chief Joseph Nwankwo Ezeibe have been interred in his hometown, Ugwu village, Awgbu in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Late Chief Ezeibe, who was the father of Chief Okey Ezeibe died on August 21, 2020 after a brief illness at the age of 94.

He was a successful business man, devout Christian and renowned for his exemplary lifestyle that was worthy of emulation.

The funeral service was attended by friends and well-wishers from all walks of life, comprising the Clergies, Politicaians, Academicians, Captains of Industries, Ladies and knights of the Anglican Church and many others who visited to pay their last respect to late Ezeibe.
Diginatries present at the burial ceremony includes the Executive Governor of Anambra state Chief Dr Sir Willie Obiano, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Primus Odili, Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu Ogbuefi, the Special Adviser to the Anambra State Governor on Budget & Efficiency/AIRS, and the General Manager Bureau of Public Procurement Board, Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Mr Udom Emmanuel, Mr. Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, M/D Fidelity Bank, Prof Charles Soludo, Mr. Godwin Ezeemo, Senator Stella Oduah, Rt Hon Barr Mrs Rita Maduagwu, Sir Emeka Okafor, Chief Ben Okoye, Chief Obiora Okonkwo, Hon Tony Nwabunike Iju, Chief Chigozie Nwaolisa, the Pioneer President of Diamond Fitness Club of Nigeria, Chief Bonjyke, Chief Ebuka Okafor, Ebu Moore, Chief Otitodilinna Azubike, Hon Nchedo Oboh, Valentine Ozoigbo, Chief Obi Nwankwo, Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Chief Sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo, Chief Okey Anolue, Chief Emeka Uzoeto, Chief Chuma Mbonu former Commissioner for Transport Anambra State, Chief Chuma Nzeribe and others.

In his Sermon during the service, the Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor, described the late Joseph Ezeibe as a caring and loving father who always stood for the truth.
The chief mourner, Chief Okey Ezeibe welcomed and appreciated all his friends and well-wishers who visited to console him and his family at their time of grief.

One of the major side attractions was the appearance of the Ajofia Masquerade from Nnewi that visited the bereaved family to pay homage.

2021 Anambra State Appropriation Bill presented to the State Assembly by Gov Willie Obiano

Presentation of 2021 Appropriation Bill by Gov Willie Obiano to the State Assembly

Governor Obiano Presents 140 Billion Naira 2021 Appropriation Bill To State Assembly

..... accompanied by his Budget Team and others.

By Bona Ogbonna

Determined to maintain the January-December budget cycle, Governor Willie Obiano today, November 3rd, 2020, presented one hundred and fourty three point six five billion naira 2021 Appropriation Bill to Anambra state house of Assembly for consideration and approval.

Eighty six point nine billion naira, representing sixty point five percent of the capital budget, is allocated to the economic sector, while three hundred and fifty six point eight billion naira is allocated to the social sector.

The recurrent expenditure is projected to take thirty nine point five percent of the total budget size, translating to fifty six point seven seven billion naira, while the remaining sixty point five percent translates to eighty six point eight eight billion naira is for the capital expenditure.

The sum is expected to drive the 2021 budget theme of Economic Recovery and Consolidation, which will help help sustain the past performance and ensure maintenance of Anambra's status as a hub fo business and a destination for new investments.

Highlighting the sectoral capital plans, Governor Obiano said that roads and bridges will gulp thrity two billion naira, explaining that while nineteen point four four billion naira will be spent on the construction of new roads as well as rehabilitation of existing ones, stating his administration's plan of completing fifty ongoing road projects in the three senatorial zones of the state.

He added that the Anambra Road Maintenance Agency (ARMA) will be sufficiently funded for effective road maintenance in the state.

The Speaker, Rt. Honourable Uche Okafor assured the Governor that the Assembly will ensure accelerated passage of the bill.

Present at the ceremony are Sectetary to the State Government, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of staff to the Governor, Mr Primus Odili, Head of Service, Barrister Harry Uduh, Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, APGA National Chairman, Chief Victor Oye, members of the state executive council led by the Budget Team, Deputy Chairman of the Traditional Rulers' Council, Igwe Sunday Okafor, others.

Recall that Governor Obiano had postponed the 2021 budget presentation by one week, following the #EndSARS protests and unrest across the country.

ANAMBRA GOVERNMENT HOLD 2-DAY TRAINING FOR SMEs ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AND OTHER EMERGENCIES AND INCREASED PARTICIPATION OF SMEs IN CONTRACT BIDDING. (September 28th & 29th, 2020)

…emphasis on the need to accommodate SMEs in Government Procurement Process

By Bona Ogbonna

Presentations at the 2-day training on public procurement process organized by the Anambra State Bureau of Public Procurement for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in government procurement process was held in two batches (28th and 29th September, 2020)

The General Manager, Anambra State Bureau of Public Procurement, Chief Melie Onyejepu, in his presentation said the objective of the training was to keep SMEs abreast of development in the state public procurement process to enable them participate more due to the negative effect COVID-19 had on businesses especially SMEs.

According to Onyejepu, the State Government under the administration of Chief Willie Obiano believes that accountability must be entrenched in the system, and thus it is determined to get the process going. As part of this, the State Government has already launched an Open Procurement Portal and also plans to implement E-Procurement process before the end of 2020.

In a presentation entitled, "Introduction to Procurement Guidelines to increase SMEs participation in Government Contracts” and “Conduct of Public Procurement activities in Anambra State as a result of the covid-19 pandemic lockdown and other emergencies” one of the facilitator explained that there is need for all procuring entities in the State participating in procurement that responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure transparency, accountability, value-for-money and integrity in all their procurement proceedings.

This, according to him, is due to the fact that the procurements to be executed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will generally fall under Emergency Procurement method and that bidders “can submit bids as attachment to email, and the bid/quotation must be password protected and read only”.

He also mentioned that these new guidelines were developed to ensure that SME’s that can supply items listed as COVID-19 items in the revised budget can be part of the procurement process.

Continuing, he listed barriers to SMEs participation in Go been me not Procurements, to include; value of contracts being too high for SMEs to participate due to inability of SMEs to meet financial (cashflow, average turnover) and similar experience requirements; tight deadlines for preparation of bids; lack of knowledge of bidding opportunities in the MDAs, and suggested solutions including that SMEs should be encouraged to participate as joint ventures and subcontractors.

Another facilitator, drew attention of participants to the common errors of SMEs in Public Procurement Procedures which includes not properly studying the bidding documents requirements/technical specifications, failure to request for clarification of bidding documents /untimely submission of the request for clarification, failure to follow up on notices of bidding opportunities, and affirmed that the latter can be overcome by daily monitoring of notices on the states, and/or PPAs’ website or the e-Procurement portal and requesting for clarification using the Procurement Agency contact email.

At the end of the event participants asked various questions and also commended the Public Procurement Agency for organizing event of this nature for SMEs in the State.

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The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika , Commends Gov Willie Obiano on Anambra Cargo Airport.

By Bona Ogbonna

The Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika has commended the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr Sir Willie Obiano for embarking on a cargo airport project that will positively impact on the economic development of the state and the South East region as a whole.

The Minister who made the commendation when he received the Governor in his office, said the Federal Ministry of Aviation and its agencies will always give the necessary guide and cooperation to states embarking on airport projects in order to ensure that all internationally set standards are met. According to Sirika, ” airports can be viable if they are built with specific objectives in mind “.

He expressed the belief that the Anambra airport will be successful in serving the interests of the trading population of the state and environs. He also advised the Governor to ” sustain the ongoing collaboration with the regulatory authorities to ensure that all regulations and guidelines for the construction and operation of airports are met “.

Earlier, Governor Willie Obiano had said that Anambra International Cargo Airport, located at Umueri will be ready for commissioning in April 2021 and that the state would be honoured to have the minister perform the task.
“We are sure of the date because we have the money to complete it. We are not asking for any assistance, neither are we taking any loans.
I am here personally to brief you on the project and to invite you to commission it for us in April 2021.
Gov Obiano told the Minister that the decision to embark on the airport project was informed by the need to cater to the economic interests of the state and its environs.

The airport, he said, has the second-longest runway in the country, after the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, built with the best available materials, with a guaranteed lifespan of 100 years.

“The airport is just a few kilometres from Onitsha town, the economic nerve centre of the south-east region. It is strategically located and is a worthwhile investment, the governor further said.

According to him, the “construction of the airport has been guided by recommendations and guidelines of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as it hopes to meet the best international standards”.

Thanks to the ObianoInUs#

Thanks to the ApgaSpiritInUs#

Anambra State is APGA.

"OGA EME FA VAM NA ANYA"

Governor Obiano Briefs President Buhari on state of Federal Roads

By Bona Ogbonna

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has just risen from a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.

Worried by the condition of federal roads in Anambra State, Governor Obiano had taken his complaints to the presidency to ensure a speedy response to the outcry trailing the growing dilapidation of these roads especially the Onitsha-Enugu Expressway.

Governor Obiano also used the opportunity to brief Mr President on the slow pace of work on the 2nd Niger Bridge caused by torrential flooding and the submerging of four local government areas in the state by flood in the past few days.

Obiano also briefed President Buhari on other developments in Anambra State and emphasized the need for expedited action on federal government projects in the state.

According to him, his visit to Aso Rock Villa was a routine one that enables him to bring Mr President up to speed with developments in Anambra State.

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is Apga still a political party?

APGA is more than what you think it is. It's a movement.

APGA family celebrated Nigeria at 60

APGA FAMILY CELEBRATED ANAMBRA STATE HEROES OF DEMOCRACY

APGA FAMILY CELEBRATED NIGERIA 60TH INDEPENDENCE DAY IN SPECIAL WAY.

APGA FAMILY CELEBRATED NIGERIA 60TH INDEPENDENCE DAY IN SPECIAL WAY.

.....as Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu (Ogbuefi) Chief Ben Obi (Igwe APGA), and Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka, (Ogilisi Igbo), led other party faithfuls to the families of some Igbo Heroes from Anambra State.

By Bona Ogbonna

The APGA family, in their spirit of "Onye Aghana Nwanne Ya", celebrated in a special way, the Nigerian 60th independence day by felicitating with the families of the three major Igbo heroes of Anambra State extraction, namely;-
H E Chief Dr Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe, Owelle Ndi Igbo, (Zik of Africa), the first President of Nigeria.
Rt Hon Dr Abyssinia Akwaeke Nwafor Orizu (Horizontal), former Senate President and the first acting President of Nigeria.
Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, (Ikemba Ezeigbo Gburugburu), the first Military Governor of the Eastern Region, first APGA Presidential Candidate and APGA supreme leader.

The mission was sort of approved and blessed by the heavenly hosts, with heavy downpour which heralded the visits.

The team which took off from Awka by 10 am, made it first stop over at the Mausoleum of the Nigerian first President, H E Chief Dr. Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe, Owelle.
The APGA family were received at the Mausoleum by the T/C Chairman of Onitsha North LGA and members of the Azikiwe's family ably represented by Hon Uchenna Azikiwe.
Speeches were made by chief Ben Obi, the T/C Chairman Onitsha North LGA and Hon Uchenna Azikiwe who thanked the delegation for their visit which was first of its kind and historical that is worthy of emulation.
The delegation presented a cow and other items to the family.

The train moved to Nnewi with the Mausoleum of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu Ikemba Ezeigbo Gburugburu and APGA supreme leader as their next point of call.
They were joyfully received by the members of his family, led by Hon Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Ikemba Ezeigbo Gburugburu jnr. Others were the T/C Chairman Nnewi North LGA, the G/M Anambra State Bureau of Public Procurement Board, Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu, party faithfuls and well wishers.
Just like what they did in Zik's house at Onitsha, cow and other items were also presented to the family.
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu Ikemba jnr. thanked His Excellency, Governor Willie Obiano for this wonderful and historical remembrance of our past heroes, which according to him, is central to party sustainability and growth. He also lauded the party and the leader of the delegation chief Ben Obi, for his sagacity.
He prayed that it shall be well with the Party for the wonderful, historical and auspicious remembrance carnival like visit.

The train later moved to the Mausoleum of Rt. Hon. Abyssinia Akwaeke Nwafor Orizu, (Horizontal) where they were warmly received by a mammoth crowd of both Party and non party faithfuls who were amazed at the auspicious and wonderful gesture of the APGA family. They described the memorial visit as both historical, innovative and first of its kind since the passing unto glory of the first former Senate President and acting President of Nigeria.
The group, after their presentation of a live cow and other items they came with, were thanked by the family, which spoke through prince Nnamso Nwafor Orizu and prince Onwa Nwafor Orizu. In their separate speeches, they both thanked their August visitors and commended the party leadership for this wonderful show of recognition. The delegation were later treated to a sumptuous lunch by the host family.
One of the major highlights of the occasion, was the tour of the Nwafor Orizu's historical and elaborate library/museum.

Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu thanked all the party faithfuls for making out time to be part of this historical visits despite the early morning downpour. He also used the opportunity to urge every Igbo person, more especially Ndi Anambra to join the only surviving Igbo movement, called APGA. Sir Melie Onyejepu also used the opportunity to wish Ndi Anambra a happy independence day celebration, and prayed that God will continue to bless and take our fast growing State to a higher and greater levels.

With this historical and unprecedented visits, APGA has once again demonstrated that it's not just a party, but a "MOVEMENT" with a core Igbo idealogy. There wouldn't have been any other wonderful and memorable time to remember and celebrate our past heroes than during this year's Nigeria independence day.

A special thanks should be given to His Excellency, Chief Dr Sir Willie Obiano (Akpokuedike Global, Akpoo Aza na Nnewi, Odogwu Omambala), his ever supportive and Amiable wife, Chief Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme), Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka (Ogilisi Igbo),the indomitable and ever proactive Igwe APGA , Chief Ben Ifeanyi Obi (Mbuze Agulu) and the hardworking SA to the Governor of Anambra State on Budget planning, Efficiency/AIRS, Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu (Ogbuefi), for this.

Thanks to the ObianoInUs#

Thanks to the ApgaSpiritInUs#

Indeed, Anambra State is APGA.

HON MELIE ONYEJEPU BRIEFS NNEWI ROYAL CABINET ON STATUS OF WORKS @ NNEWI URBAN WATER WORKS SCHEME.

HON SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU BRIEFS NNEWI ROYAL CABINET ON STATUS OF WORKS AT THE REVIVED NNEWI URBAN WATER WORKS SCHEME.

...as cabinet members extols Gov Obiano and Hon Onyejepu.

By Bona Ogbonna

Sir Melie Onyejepu (Ogbuefi) the SA to the Governor on Budget Planning, Implementation and Monitoring, and the G/M, Anambra State Bureau of Public Procurement visited Igwe Nnewi and the Nnewi Royal Cabinet members on Sunday, 27th September, 2020.

Ogbuefi Melie's visit is informed by the need to update the Royal Cabinet on the extend of work at the Nnewi urban water project being executed and funded by World bank and Anambra state Government. He traced the journey in his bid to attract the project to Nnewi town and how he facilitated it with the active support of the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr Sir Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano. He recalled that the Amuko Nnewi water works had been abandoned for over two decades, and felt that their is the need for its revival.
He informed the Royal cabinet that two years ago, an illustrious son of Nnewi, who is also member of the Nnewi Royal Cabinet, Chief Sir Edwin Kalu (Nnayelu) a retired Principal of Okongwu Memorial Grammar School,
approached him and requested that the state should revive the legacy Amuko water works project which he believes has the capacity to supply portable water to the entire Nnewi town and its environs. It was on this basis that he got the Executive Governor of Anambra State ( Akpoo aza Nnewi) and the World bank involved, leveraging on his contacts and his cordial relationship with the bank.


With Anambra State Government paying its counterpart fund, the World Bank provided $1.5m and immediately commenced the revival and repositioning of the Amuko water works as a major Urban water Scheme capable of supplying portable water to the entire Nnewi town and its environs.
Ogbuefi Melie maintained that work have reached advanced level with the following scope of work already done and in place. The work already done is in the phase 1 of the entire project scope are,

1.Reviving of One 50hsp borehole and sinking of two new ones with 50hsp submersible pumps.

2. Installation of a water treatment plant.

3.Construction of 2 300,000 cum each of raw water and clean water surface tanks.

4. Deployment of new 250kva and rehabilitation of 2 500 kva generating sets which were earlier vandalized.

5. Installation of solar panels to power a new 20hsp borehole to ensure regular water supply to the town.

6. Commencement of medium reticulation within the radius of the water scheme extending to villages around the scheme.

7. Construction of administrative and storage buildings.

It is expected that the phase one of the project will be completed before the end of the year.

Speaking further, Sir Melie noted that as soon as the phase one of the project is completed, the phase two will commence which will attract additional investment of over $50m from the World bank to the Urban water Scheme. The funds will be used to reticulate and meter portable water to the entire Nnewi town and its environ.
Hon Melie further encouraged the cabinet members to make out time and visit the project site in addition to the N6.7bn Obiofia Nnewichi Erosion control project which is currently being funded by World bank in collaboration with Anambra state Government. A project he also attracted to Nnewi town.

Chief Dan Ulasi (Okosisi), Chairman Nnewi Royal Cabinet thanked Sir Melie for his hard works and genuine concerns towards the development of Nnewi town.

Members of the cabinet poured encomiums on him for all the projects he attracted to Nnewi and also thanked the Executive Governor of Anambra state, Chief Dr Sir Willie Obiano for all his support and financial commitments toward these projects.

Sir Chris Atuegwu, a former Commissioner for Special duties, Anambra State inquired of the continuity of these projects if they are not completed before the end of this administration. Hon Melie assured him that since these projects are mainly funded by World Bank and coupled with the strong desire that the current APGA led Government in Anambra State will continue to govern the State come 2022, the continuity of these projects are assured.

Chief Barr Obienu joined his voice with Chief Sir Kalu to thank Ogbuefi Melie Onyejepu for his love for Ndi Nnewi and pray that the good Lord bless, abide and lift him even with higher responsibilities.

Ogbuefi Melie Onyejepu used this opportunity to extend his profound gratitude to the Governor, Chief Dr Sir Willie Mmaduaburochukwu Obiano whose love for Nnewi town is without limits and the trust he reposed on him in the discharge of his duties.

Thanks to the ObianoInUs#

Thanks to the ApgaSpirit#

Thanks to the MelieAmongUs#

Nnew North LGA is APGA!

Anambra State is APGA!

NNEWI ANGLICAN DIOCESE ENDS SYNOD IN STYLE

Still on Nnewi Diocese

The Nnewi Diocese 2020 Synod ended in praises

Still on NNEWI ANGLICAN DIOCESE SYNOD

NNEWI ANGLICAN DIOCESE ENDS SYNOD IN STYLE

CHURCH OF NIGERIA ANGLICAN COMMUNION OF NNEWI DIOCESE ENDS ITS 2020 SYNOD WITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE.

...as MELIE FOUNDATION and SYDNEY FOUNDATION donates One Million Naira only each (#1,000,000:00) in support of the Diocesan projects.

By Bona Ogbonna

Who is who in Anglican Communion in Nnewi Diocese and beyond gathered today at the Cathedral Church of St Mary, Uruagu Nnewi to mark the end of this year's Synod with a Thanksgiving Service.
The Synod which commenced on Wednesday was themed, "YOU SHALL BE MY WITNESS" (ACTS 1:.
The Thanksgiving service was jointly officiated by the host Bishop, His Lordship, Rt Rev Ndubisi Obi and host of other clergymen from the Diocese of Nnewi and outside, including many Bishops.

In his sermon, Bishop Obi reminded the gathering of the need for all Christians, especially members of the Nnewi Diocese to spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all the nooks and crannies of the Diocese and beyond impacting the knowledge and fear of God and His Divinity to all mankind.
He urged all to keep reflecting on the message from the 1st lesson which was taken from the book of Isaiah 52:7, ("How wonderful it is to see a messenger coming across the mountains, bringing good news, the news of peace! He announces victory and says to Zion, Your God is king), and that of the 2nd lesson which also served as the theme of the Synod and was taken from the book of Acts 1:8, (But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
He also reminded the gathering that every Christians has a duty to preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. He urged all to always emulate one of the teaching of the Full Gospel Business Men International (FGBMI), which says, "If you are a Doctor, preach the gospel to your Co-Doctors, If you are a civil servant, preach it to civil servants, If you are a traditional ruler, preach it to traditional rulers, If you are truck pusher, preach it to truck pushers and if you are a business man, preach it to businessmen etc.

The teaching of the day was taken from the book of 2nd Chronicles 17 & 22 which narrated the story of Jehoshaphat and his son Jehoram.

Highlights of the service was the cutting of the Synod cake by the host Bishop, His Lordship Rt Rev Ndubisi Obi, supported by his wife and all the other Bishops present, and few of the diginatrignitaries.
Funds for the execution of the various projects scattered across the Diocese was raised, with donations from various archdeaconries, parishes, religious bodys, groups and individuals.

Present in the Thanksgiving are,
His Lordship Rt Rev Benson Chukwunweike and wife from Awgwu Aniri Diocese.
His Lordship Rt Rev Martin Anigbaogu from USA.
His Lordship Rt Rev Danielson Okere from Isikwuato Umunnneochi Diocese.
His Lordship Rt Rev Raphael Okafor the Rtd Bishop of Ihiala Diocese.
All the Archdeacons and Priests serving in the Diocese.

Other dignitaries includes,
The Executive Governor of Anambra State His Excellency, Chief Dr Sir Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano (Akpokuedike Global, Akpoo Aza na Nnewi), who was unavoidable absent, but was jointly and ably reprensented by Ven. Amaechi Okwuosa, the G/M Awka Capital Development Authority (ACDA) and Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu Ogbuefi, the Special Adviser on Budget Efficiency/AIRS to the Governor, who is also the G/M of the State Bureau of Public Procurement Board and his Amiable wife, Lady Nwogo Onyejepu.
The T/C Chairman Nnewi North LGA, Rt Hon Chukwudi Orizu.
Sen. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South District at the 9th Senate.
HRH Igwe Kenneth Orizu 111 JP OON and His Lolo. The Bishop seized the opportunity to announce to the gathering of the brand new car, INNOSON PRODUCT given to him by the Nnewi Monarch few days before the commencement of the Synod.
The Obi of Uruagu, Obi Afamefuna Charles Obi, Ogidi IV.
The Igwe of Oraifite, HRH Daniel Udoji, who according to His Lordship Rt Rev Ndubisi Obi, donated a parcel of land for the building of chapel, because the Igwe Udoji informed him that Christianity in Oraifite started from that very parcel of land.
Her Excellency, Dame Virgy Etiaba, the former Governor of Anambra State.
The Diocesan Chancellor, Barr Emeka Etiaba and his wife, his deputy, Barr Chijioke Nwankwo and other members of the Diocesan legal team.
Dr B C Aghazu Kpakpando Nnewi.
Engr Sir Emeka Okwuosa, the CEO OIL SERVE.
Col. Jeff Onyejegbu Rtd.
Prince Sir Samben Nwosu.
Sir Ben Etiaba.
Chief Dr George Muoghalu, M/D of NIWC.
Hon Azuka Okwuosa.
Rev Canon Abel Okwuchukwu Obi Rtd, the father of the host Bishop.
Sir Kenechukwu Obi, the immediate senior brother to the host Bishop.
And host of others.

Groups like MELIE FOUNDATION, BOYS BRIGADE, SYDNEY FOUNDATION, RED CROSS SOCIETY, MEMBERS OF THE PRESS and SECURITY PERSONALS, also attended the Thanksgiving service.

In all aspects, the Synod was a huge success, and His Lordship Rt Rev Ndubisi Obi, the host Bishop thanked all those that allowed God to use them to make it happen. "IT CAN ONLY BE GOD INDEED".

Nnewi North thanks Gov Willie Obiano

Thank you Gov Willie Obiano

APGA and AIBO Nnewi North LGA, lauds Gov Willie Obiano

APGA and AIBO members and their stakeholders in Nnewi North Appreciates Gov Willie Obiano for saving Nnewi from Erosion Menace.

...As speaker after speaker, extols Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu (Ogbuefi) for making it a reality.

By Bona Ogbonna

All the members and stakeholders of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Afa Igbo Bu Ofu (AIBO), Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, on the 5th day of September, 2020 came out in their numbers to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr Sir Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, Akpokuedike Global, Odogwu Omambala, Akpoo Aza na Nnewi, for his love and cares for Ndi Nnewi.
Recall that Gov Willie Obiano led Government in Anambra State, single handedly intervened and made sure that the devastating Erosion destroying lives, property and business of the good people of Okpuno Uzodike Uruagu/100ft road Nnewi was permanently put under control.

In an opening remarks, Hon Chike Agwuncha, APGA Chairman Nnewi North LGA expressed appreciation to Gov Obiano and APGA Government for the uncommon show of love to Ndi Nnewi since he took over as Anambra State Governor.
Also speaking, Chief Sir Ugochukwu Udemezue, Ifeneti, the PG Nzukora Nnewi noted that Gov Obiano is a good man with a good heart.
He commended Hon Melie Onyejepu for his selfless efforts and sleepless nights in ensuring that the erosion was fixed for the good of Ndi Nnewi.
According to him,“It takes approximately N150m to construct one kilometre road with drainages on both sides, and that the fund spent on this life threatening Erosion, will obviously be more than enough to finance all the roads in Nnewi and its environs. He stated that we just have to thank the governor for his love for Nnewi,”

In his speech, the PG of the host village, Okpuno Uzodike, Hon Tochukwu Nwokedi gave a brief summary of when and how the Erosion escalated and started destroying both residential and commercial buildings around the area. According to him, but with the timely intervention of Hon Melie Onyejepu and few others, Gov Obiano came to their rescue and today, the Erosion is now history.

Nnewi Monarch, HRH Igwe Kenneth Orizu 111, who was represented by the Nnewi Crown Prince, Obianefo Orizu, thanked Gov Obiano for his loving kindness towards Ndi Nnewi.

Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu, who doubles as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget and Efficiency/AIRS, and the General Manager Board of Bureau of Public Procurement, also joined others to thank Gov Obiano for his good heart to the people of Nnewi.

Others who spoke at the event, includes, Bishop Orizu, Obi Mbaamaonyeukwu of Okpuno Uzodike, Hon Nonso Smart Okafor, a member representing Nnewi North Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon Afam Mbanefo, the Commissioner for Transport, Rt Hon Chukwudi Orizu, the T/C Chairman Nnewi North LGA, Hon Onyedika Chukwuma Acobarry UK, the National leader of AIBO, Hon Obinna Okechukwu, the Vice President ASMATA/ Chairman NASPA Nnewi, Hon Vero Madam Sylva, Hon Tony Afam Muodielo, the Coordinator AIBO Nnewi North LGA, Hon Eche Anazodo, the T/C Secretary, Nnewi North LGA, Sir Fabian Obi, the deputy president of Nzuko-Ora Nnewi and host of others.

NDI NNEWI SAYS:-

GOV. OBIANO, DEJE DALU O.

AKPOKUEDIKE, MERCI.

AKPOO AZA, OBRIGADO.

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THE FUNDING OF MRS. OBIANO'S CAFE INITIATIVE.

Wife of the Governor of Anambra State and Founder of the NGO, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE), Chief Dr Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme) does not receive any form of government funding for her charity programmes or other activities.

This clarification became necessary to once more dispel claims and fabricated reports on social media platforms which suggest that she receives two hundred and fifty million naira a month. The question is, where will that be from? There are no records or proceedings of the Anambra State House of Assembly where such appropriation was made to any private citizen, and certainly not to Mrs Obiano.

As a proactive and diligent wife of the Governor, Osidieme has expanded the boundaries of excellence in philanthropy and charitable giving by getting people of like minds into supporting her NGO interventions hence the widely acclaimed selfless projects and empowerment programmes she executes for the benefit of the less privileged.

It is understood that the pervasive and vicious smear campaign against Mrs Obiano has no other purpose but to get at her husband, the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano. Fortunately, this devilish strategy, which has seen all manner of sponsored fabrications and invectives hauled at his wife by untrained hands with hand-held devices, are doing their political sponsors no good.

It is not necessary to give credence to the many other poorly concocted lies dished out from innocuous platforms and personal blogs. There is no doubt that discerning members of the public already know that such disinformation and rumours are aimed at knocking heads together and fanning embers of disunity between Governor Obiano and ndi Anambra.

Sir Willie is focused on completing his tenure on a high and his wife has proven to be the most supportive and exemplary partner in good deeds. Therefore, the publications of beer parlour gossip and unimaginable falsehood in the guise of propaganda cannot deter our amiable Akpokuodike and his wife, Osodieme.

The misguided youths who have been engaged on the smear job against the Governor and his wife are advised to desist from circulating such libelous content. Rather, they should learn to sell the proposals of their sponsors to ndi Anambra.

They should know by now that Chief Willie Obiano has acquitted himself creditably and no amount of mudslinging and attacks on his wife can tarnish his legacy.

HON SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU VISITS THE ANAMBRA CENTRAL TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL.

HON SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU VISITS THE ANAMBRA CENTRAL TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL.

..... Thanks them for their unalloyed supports to the Government of the State.

By Bona Ogbonna

The General Manager, Anambra State Bureau of Public Procurement Board, Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu, today visited the Anambra Central Traditional Rulers Council at their Council's Headquarters, Ojoto in Idemili South LGA.
He informed the Royal Fathers that he came to thank and appreciate them for their unalloyed supports for the Government of Anambra State, under the quality leadership of Gov Willie Obiano, (Akpokuedike Global) and his ever supportive wife Chief Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, (Osodieme). He also thanked them for supporting and abiding by the resolution that power will go to Anambra South come 2021. He equally thanked them for supporting Gov Willie Obiano's developmental projects in the State.
He urged them to continue and not to relent with their support for the Governor, because according to him, Mr Governor's efforts in improving our Educational, Health Sectors, securing the life and properties of Ndi Anambra, and his many other infrastructural developments are yielding positive and visible results.
He also appreciated them for making out time to welcome him in their meeting, and for showing him fatherly love. He concluded by praying that God will continue to bless the Royal Fathers with long life and good health for the benefits of Ndi Anambra.

The acting Chairman of the Council, HRH Igwe C N Okpala of Akwaeze in his response, thanked Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu for coming to greet the Royal Fathers, and assured him that since he deemed it fit and necessary to remember them, that God will also remember him. He assured Hon Melie of their unalloyed and continued support for Gov Willie Obiano and his wife, Osodieme in all their agendas and policies. Igwe Okpala reassured Hon Melie that they are ready and willing to support Gov Willie Obiano whenever the need arises.
He then asked the host Igwe, HRH Igwe Gerald Mbamalu 1 of Ojoto, to on behalf of the entire Anambra Central Traditional Rulers Council, pray for, and give Hon Melie Onyejepu their Royal Blessings. Igwe Mbamalu prayed that God will bless Hon Melie Onyejepu abundantly, and grant him all his heart desires now and always.

Governor Obiano Hosts Little Somtoo And Mother, Promises Better Life For The Family.

By Bona Ogbonna

The Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano has hosted nine year- old Somtoo Nnakaa, the little boy that was seen in a viral video hawking oranges at Ultimate Plaza, Awka, Anambra state by eleven at night.

Somtoo was received alongside his mother at the Governor's lodge, Onitsha.

As requested by Governor Willie Obiano, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Chief Uche Nworah led Somtoo, his mother Mrs Ogochukwu Nnakaa, and some ABS staff on the visit.

Receiving them, Governor Obiano expressed displeasure over the reckless attitude of Somtoo's mother who was not bothered that her son was allowed to be outside by that time of the night selling oranges.

Governor Obiano reprimanded her for being careless with the boy's life and future, regretting that many children are being abused by their parents and guardians. He cautioned that using children to make money for the family is a taboo and should not be encouraged, and also is against Child rights laws and other laws.

He explained that he requested that the boy's family be brought to him so that he can hand them over to the police, but because Somtoo's father is no longer living with the wife, leaving his six children behind. Prosecuting the woman will expose the children to more hardships.

The Governor promised to help the boy's mother secure a better means of livelihood in addition to awarding Scholarship to Somtoo up to university level.

He also directed the ABS MD/CEO, Chief Nworah to investigate the family to see if the rest of the children are suffering similar fate, and if such is the case to notify the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs to take care of them as he said that every child has right to good food, shelter and quality education.

He warned that going forward, any child caught hawking on the streets especially at night will be taken away and their parents will face the wrath of the law.

He gave them a parting cash gift for their upkeep pending a full assessment of the family’s requirements.


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