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Dr B U C Aghazu buries his late son, Late Mr Chizoba Ntomchukwu Aghazu.

HON SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU, (OGBUEFI) AND ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNOR COMMISERATE WITH DR. B U C AGHAZU, (KPAKPANDO NNEWI) AS HE BURIES HIS LATE SON.

Hon Melie Onyejepu joined other sympathizers to commiserate with the family of Dr B U C Aghazu in Akaboezem Uruagu Nnewi over the painful death of their son, late Chizoba Ntomchukwu Aghazu.

Governor Willie Obiano, who was ably represented by a powerful delegation of Political appointees from Nnewi, led by Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu, the General Manager Bureau of Public Procurement Board and Hon Amala Anazodo, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative matters, urged the Aghazu family to take solace in the Lord who is the ultimate giver and taker of life, while praying that God will give them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.

In his response, Dr B U C Aghazu, thanked Governor Obiano for identifying with his family during this grieving period. He used the opportunity to thank Hon. Sir Melie Onyejepu for all the numerous projects he has been attracting to Nnewi Community. He specifically praised his role in ensuring that the State Government intervened at the 100ft road Uruagu and Mbana-akwu Oduda/Obiofia Erosions Menace which was threatening lives and properties worth billions of Naira.
He further stated that Ndi Nnewi can not thank Gov Willie Obiano and Sir Melie Onyejepu enough, for the wonderful and dedicated projects done at those Erosion Sites.

HON SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU WAS ALSO AT OBIUNO UMUDIM, TO SYMPATHIZE WITH THE OKONKWOS WHO BID FAREWELL TO THEIR MATRIARCH.

From Aghazu's family, Hon Melie Onyejepu and his entourage visited Obiuno Umudim, also in Nnewi North LGA, to condole Lady Ngozi Okonkwo, the former Accountant General of Anambra State, and her siblings, Chief Nwachukwu, Engr Chinonye (Rajus) and
Rev Fr Ndoo Okonkwo (Fr Action) over the death of their matriarch, late Mrs Theresa Amailo Okonkwo (Nne Okwukwe, Ezinne), who died at the age of 83 years.
He urged the Okonkwos not to depart from all the exemplary teachings their late mother inculcated in them throughout her life time, more especially putting God first in all their endeavors.
He prayed that God will comfort them at this time of discomfort and assured them that God in His infinite mercy will grant Mama eternal peace.

Members of SIR MELIE ONYEJEPU FOUNDATION, CHIEF SYDNEY ONYEJEPU FOUNDATION AND ALL HANDS ON DECK, were among the groups that accompanied them to the Aghazu family.


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Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu takes the visiting Presidential Assessment Team led by Dr Chris Ngige and the SSG to Anambra State, Prof Solo Chukwulobe round the damaged public facilities in Nnewi North LGA.

THE PRESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENT TEAM LED BY THE MINISTER OF LABOUR AND PRODUCTIVITY, DR CHRIS NGIGE VISITED ANAMBRA STATE.

.....as Hon sir Melie Onyejepu took them for an on-the-spot assessment of the damages done to various public facilities in Nnewi North LGA.

By Bona Ogbonna

The Presidential Assessment team led by Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Productivity accompanied by the Anambra State SSG, Professor Solo Chukwulobe who represented the State Governor
in continuation of their on-the-spot assessment of the damages done to various public facilities in Anambra State during the #EndSars protest nationwide, visited Nnewi North LGA on Sunday 1st of November 2020.

The team was warmly received by by Hon. Sir. Melie Onyejepu, the General Manager, Bureau of Public Procurement Board who took the visiting Minister, SSG and team round the damaged public facilities within Nnewi North LGA.

The facilities include Nnewi Central Police Station, Nnewi Area Command police station, where they witnessed the degree of damages done to these stations.

Speaking to journalists after the inspection, Dr Chris Ngige lamented the degree of damages done to various public facilities. He extended Mr President's condolences to families that lost their loved ones in the protest. He assured that the Federal Government is looking at the various grievances raised by the protesters with a view of addressing them.
He enumerated that the Federal Government has a lot of program for the youths both in his Ministry under the Nigerian Directorate of Employment (NDE), Bank of Industries and CBN. Such programs as those geared towards Artisans, Survival Funds for Entrepreneurs, N-power etc
These programs are aimed to reduce the unemployment level in the country. He promised that the Federal Government will fast track their various entrepreneurship programs as enumerated above for the youths.

On the level of carnage on public facilities, he requested the State Government to document the various assets lost to hoodlums in the wake of the protest, as he assured that the Federal Government will support the rebuilding efforts of the State in putting back the facilities in place.

Before departing, Dr Ngige and his team, appreciated Hon. Sir. Melie Onyejepu for his various positive activities within and outside the State Government.


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Igboukwu Development Union, Nnewi Branch

IGBOUKWU DEVELOPMENT UNION (IDU) NNEWI BRANCH HOLDS THANKSGIVING CEREMONY.

IGBOUKWU DEVELOPMENT UNION (IDU) NNEWI BRANCH HOLDS THANKSGIVING CEREMONY.

.......SOS Hundred (100)Foot Road

By Bona Ogbonna

Igboukwu residents in Nnewi trooped out en masse with the spirit of Joy and thanksgiving for the restoration of an erosion site very close to their Town Hall at Okpuno Uzodike (100footRoad) Uruagu Nnewi.

The ceremony began with thanksgiving services at Rock of Salvation Anglican Church and Holy Trinity Catholic Church Okpuno Uzodike, Uruagu Nnewi before a grand reception was held at the IDU Town Hall Okpuno Uzodike Uruagu,Nnewi.

Igboukwu Development Union (IDU), Nnewi Chapter was formed in the year 1974 with Chief I. N Onyemenam as their pioneer Chairman.

The incumbent Nnewi Chairman of IDU; Sir Robinson Anagboso narrated how the erosion gradually started as pot holes which advanced to a major gully erosion due to the high volume of flood that arrives at the area.

He mentioned that the timely intervention of Gov Willie OBIANO saved their town hall from being destroyed by the rampaging erosion.

The Chairman (IDU) was full of praises for the selfless efforts towards tackling the erosion menace in a timely and holistic manner by the Executive Governor of Anambra State and Numerous Nnewi Indigenes especially Sir Melie Onyejepu ( The Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget).

Okpuno Uzodike Uruagu Nnewi President General Mr Tochukwu Nwokedi went down the memory lane on how he kept pressure on Hon Melie Onyejepu to assist attract the World Bank and the State Government to come to their aid.

In a similar remark, PG Nzuko-Ora Nnewi, Hon Sir Ugochukwu Udemezue poured several encomiums on Gov Willie Obiano's Administration.

He equally thanked Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu for rising to the Occasion by following through the complaints made by the community and ensured that a holistic cum more permanent approach were adopted in handling the menace.

Hon Sir Melie Onyejepu also appealed to the residents to end indiscriminate dumping of refuse, burning of wastes and parking of heavy automobiles at the reclaimed erosion site to avoid a repeat of the menace.

The occasion was graced by eminent Igboukwu sons and daughters with numerous friends and well wishes in attendance.
Hon Melie Onyejepu Foundation, Chief Sydney Onyejepu Foundation, All hands on Deck and Afa Igbo bu Ofu, Nnewi-North Chapter were actively present at the occasion.

Dignitaries praised Gov Willie Obiano's Administration for all the great works he is doing in Anambra State.

Chief Okey Ezeibe buries Dad in grand style

As late Joseph Ezeibe goes home

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”.

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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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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.

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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.

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Nnew North LGA is APGA!

Anambra State is APGA!

NNEWI ANGLICAN DIOCESE ENDS SYNOD IN STYLE

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The Nnewi Diocese 2020 Synod ended in praises

Still on NNEWI ANGLICAN DIOCESE SYNOD