"Inter-States Joint Development Projects will grow regional economy," Says Azubogu

...States should explore Inter-governmental Relations  window for State-State/State-Federal government joint projects


Engr Chris Azubogu, the Anambra State Governorship aspirant under the platform of People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 election, on Monday said that Inter-States Joint Development Projects is a sire way to grow South East regional economy.

Engr Azubogu, member of House of Representatives representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, said  that all States should explore inter-governmental relations window for State-State/State-Federal government joint projects as a way of bridging the infrastructure gap within the region.

Azubogu spoke after attending the South East Zonal PDP stakeholders meeting held at Enugu State Government House, Enugu, saying that States should explore more economic development partnerships between each other.

"States in the South East should be encouraged to embark on joint development projects that will advance the economy of the region. I want to see even inter-regional joint projects among States, even across different geopolitical zones."

According to the Anambra State PDP Governorship aspirant, "we have to explore Intergovernmental Relations on the issue of development through Joint States and Federal government projects/programmes that will advance the economy. For example, I want to see Anambra State partnering with the entire South East States and other neighboring States like Kogi, Rivers and Delta on issues of development projects."


The Enugu meeting, which Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State hosted, had PDP leaders from the five States of the South East zone in attendance.



Azubogu Media Office
February 8, 2021

Ihiala LGA harbours Key Ingredients for Anambra Industrialization - Azubogu

The leading aspirant of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 Governorship election in Anambra State, Engr Chris Azubogu, says that Ihiala Local Government Area (LGA) harbours the key ingredients for the industrialization of the State.


Engr Chris Azubogu made the statement in Ihiala LGA when he visited the LGA yesterday, February 1, to notify his party, PDP of his intention to contest for the governor of Anambra State.

Azubogu who is a member of the House of Representatives also stated that the 2021 Governorship election is not just about an election, but a call for us to drive a new development strategy for the State with a focus on Industrialization.

According to Azubogu, who is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, "the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of our State University that is within Ihiala LGA will be structured to lead research and skill development for our industrialization quest as a State. Ulasi Basin is also key to the maritime and agro-economic potentials of the State which we are going to explore if elected as the Governor.

"You will also agree with me that Ihiala LGA and indeed entire Local Government Areas of the State have the needed investors when we talk about investing in the Industrial development plans for the State through the Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) window which we must pay attention to in synergy with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) drive."


Engr Azubogu will also today continue his tour of LGAs in Anambra State to notify them of his intention to contest for the Governorship of the State in what he tagged 'Conversation on the Future of Anambra State Development.'

Azubogu calls for safety-consciousness against fire outbreaks, salutes Ndi Anambra on the New Month

The leading Governorship aspirant of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 election, Engr. Chris Emeka Azubogu, has called on the State government and Ndi Anambra to be safety conscious especially against fire outbreaks in the State.

Anambra State recorded over five major fire outbreaks last month (January).

Azubogu, who is representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, made the call in his new month message to Ndi Anambra released through his Office, Azubogu Media Office.

According to Azubogu, "We had a challenging month with a number of fire outbreaks in different locations in the State last month, which was regrettable, considering the damages to our people's efforts. I therefore, call for proactive safety measures on the side of the people and government this month and going forward."

The PDP Governorship aspirant for November 6 election also prayed that God will guide and protect Ndi Anambra in this new month.

"It is a new month of Feburary and I pray that God will continue to guide and protect our people in Jesus Name, Amen," the message concluded.

-Azubogu Media Office
1st February, 2021

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We have plans to return Onitsha as catalyst for economic growth -Azubogu

... Visits Onitsha, promises Strategic Urban Renewal programme

The leading Governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 election, Engr. Chris Azubogu, on Sunday pledged to execute a Strategic Urban Renewal programme that would return Onitsha as catalyst for economic transformation of Anambra State.

Engr Azubogu made the statement in Onitsha when he met with members of PDP in Onitsha South and North LGAs over his intention to run for the Governorship of Anambra State.

According to the leading PDP Governorship aspirant, "we must reopen the conversation on the need to return Onitsha as a catalyst for a strong Anambra economy.

"My promise is that if elected as the Governor of Anambra State, we are going to pursue a Strategic Urban Renewal programme for the Onitsha cluster, which will enhance the Commercial, Residential and Industrial potentials of Onitsha as a catalyst for a thriving Anambra economy of our dream."

Azubogu who met with party leaders of the two Local Govt Areas at  separate venues and in compliance with COVID-19 protocols, appealed to members to support his aspiration which he said is about the future of Anambra  State development.

Be assured that Anambra Infrastructure will be enhanced if elected; Azubogu tells PDP members

...seeks support of Ekwusigo LGA PDP over his intention to contest for the Governorship election of Anambra State




Having notified his ward and LGA previously, Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu took the process of notifying the party members his intention to seek the PDP nomination for the November 6th Anambra State Governorship election, to Ozubulu yesterday - 27th January, where he met with the Ekwusigo LGA PDP Excos over his intention to run for the position.



At Ozubulu, Azubogu acknowledged the support he has enjoyed from the people of Ekwusigo LGA over the years and also reassured them that he will not disappoint them or the people of Anambra state when elected as their governor.


"You have been part of whatever success I have recorded over the years as a representative of our federal constituency. You have made personal and collective sacrifices for us to develop our constituency and Anambra State. What I seek from you today is a collaboration that will bring our brothers and sisters across all the 21 LGAs of Anambra State to join me in this journey. A journey to advance Anambra development" Azubogu stated.



'Mr. Project' later went on to say that the 2021 election is not just about an election, but wake-up calls for Anambra people to reroute the development of the state.



Meanwhile, Members of the PDP in Ekwusigo LGA acknowledged the development accomplishments of Engr Chris Azubogu in Anambra State. Among other things, they encouraged him to continue his reach out to Ndi Anambra over his intention to run for the governorship election.


Note, Azubogu will later today, be in Ukpor to inform the PDP Nnewi South LGA of his intention to run for the governorship election.



For Azubogu, it is a statewide conversation over the future of Anambra State development.

Anambra 2021: Azubogu Notifies Ekwusigo LGA PDP

...sustaining the conversation on the future of Anambra Development


By Ikechukwu Emeka Onyia
27th January 2021

The Anambra-born data management expert, Engr Chris Azubogu will this morning move the conversation to Ekwusigo LGA which is one of the three Local Government Areas he is representing in the National Assembly.



At Ozubulu, Azubogu will be notifying the members of Ekwusigo LGA PDP Executive about his intention to contest for the Governor of Anambra State under PDP.


The land of late Nationalist VC Ikeotuonye will this morning, welcome a man the people of Anambra State acknowledged that he will fight the erosion menace threatening the state as a Governor of the state.



The land of Ekwusigo will be welcoming the man that is currently battling to fix Ichi erosion.



Manufacturers in Anambra State, the leading voice that has been pushing for bridging the Infrastructural gap and business-friendly policies will be at Ozubulu today.




The man, Azubogu whose aspiration to govern Anambra State represents the aspirations of young people and job seekers in Anambra State who hope for a government that will activate the private sector job creating capabilities for the state.




Ndi Ekwusigo, the man that has taken Ekwusigo as a home will be at home today!



The agenda-setting Anambra man, Azubogu will continue his conversation on the future of Anambra development at Ekwusigo LGA today as he makes his intention to contest for the governor of the state known to them.



Azubogu's aspiration represents the quest to drive Anambra Development.



Meanwhile, Azubogu will be completing the notification of all the three LGAs he is representing in the National Assembly with Nnewi South LGA tomorrow.



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Azubogu begins notification of intent to contest 2021 Governorship of Anambra State under PDP

... Met his PDP Ward Executive, to meet his LGA, Federal Constituency; others

Engr. Chris Emeka Azubogu who has been on a statewide engagement tagged ‘The Future of Anambra Development’ has kick-started the official notification of his party, People Democratic Party ( PDP) his intention to contest the Governor of Anambra State under the PDP platform for the November 6th, 2021 Governorship election, starting with his meeting with the Executive of PDP Umudim Ward 1 (his ward) yesterday, 25th January 2021. The Nnewi born federal lawmaker made this intention to run for the governorship of Anambra State known to his ward.

In compliance with COVID-19 protocol, Azubogu will today, 26th January 2021 meet with his LGA party members, Nnewi North LGA PDP, where he will notify them of his intention to run for the Office of the Governor.

You will recall that INEC had officially announced the timetable for Anambra 2021 governorship election, which has raised the conversation on who succeeds the outgoing Governor. Based on this political reality, eyes are looking towards this member of the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE), Engr. Azubogu as the most suitable person to succeed the Governor.

Meanwhile, Azubogu who stated that he will use the ‘bottom to top’ approach in his notification processes, will meet the Ekwusigo and Nnewi South LGAs on Wednesday and Thursday respectively before informing the Zonal Vice Chairman in charge of Anambra South Senatorial zone and then after which he will meet the State Executive of the party in Awka on 29th January 2021 where he will make his intention to run for the governor of Anambra State under the platform of the PDP known to the party.

Most Anambra people have shown passion over the news of Azubogu aspiration because of his achievements as a member of the House of Representatives, which earned him the name ‘Mr. Project’ from the Anambra people.

_Therefore, it is expected that the Azubogu led government will bridge the Infrastructural gap in the state, drive Industrial Revolution, bring peace as a consensus builder, advance ICT infrastructure, Human Capital Development, Improved Healthcare delivery, Education reform, Institutional reform, Security, Job creation, tackle environmental challenges, Effective PPP arrangement for service delivery, attract more investments to the state, Sports development, pursuit of gas infrastructural development, develop a New strategy on Housing development, Urban Renewal, and Rural Development, Youth development, Power sector, explore Inter-Governmental Relations, etc.

The expectation is high but with the recorded achievement of Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu that touches almost all the above-mentioned areas even as a House of Representatives members, Ndi Anambra are looking towards him as that man that they will trust with the affairs of their State come November 6th.

Ndi Anambra, the great Journey has just begun!

Oge Erugo...

Azubogu Media Office
26th January, 2021

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Azubogu Calls for Prioritize Infrastructural Development Around Economic Clusters

...Says it will fuel economic activities that will create jobs for young people.


Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu made the call while on inspection of the asphalting of Nkwo Akwu Industrial Layout access road which he facilitated.


While calling for activation of Manufacturing hubs within the state, the man nicknamed 'Mr Project' by Anambra People due to numerous developmental projects he facilitated into the state, stated:

"While we were busy with the Christmas season, I took time to inspect the asphalting of a road project I facilitated. It is an access road to 'Nkwo Akwu Industrial Layout', Nnewi.

Nkwo Akwu Industrial Layout is housing so many manufacturing companies like John white Industries, Cento Industries etc which some of them has closed down due to Infrastructural and Industrial Policy challenges" he said.


Calling for new strategy on Infrastructural Development especially as it concern Manufacturing sector, he said:
"I believe that if we get supporting Infrastructural facilities around our economic centres and policies right, it will fuel economic activities that will activate job generation for young people.

We have to create clusters and prioritize our Infrastructural Development around them in order to stimulate growth." Azubogu concludes.



#HelpIsComing
#AzuboguProjectInspection
#MrProject
#CreatingJobs
#IndustrialDevelopment
#ProvidingInfrastructure
#PreparedToServe

Azubogu Calls for Prioritize Infrastructural Development Around Economic Clusters

...Says it will fuel economic activities that will create jobs for young people.


Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu made the call while on inspection of the asphalting of Nkwo Akwu Industrial Layout access road which he facilitated.


While calling for activation of Manufacturing hubs within the state, the man nicknamed 'Mr Project' by Anambra People due to numerous developmental projects he facilitated into the state, stated:

"While we were busy with the Christmas season, I took time to inspect the asphalting of a road project I facilitated. It is an access road to 'Nkwo Akwu Industrial Layout', Nnewi.

Nkwo Akwu Industrial Layout is housing so many manufacturing companies like John white Industries, Cento Industries etc which some of them has closed down due to Infrastructural and Industrial Policy challenges" he said.


Calling for new strategy on Infrastructural Development especially as it concern Manufacturing sector, he said:
"I believe that if we get supporting Infrastructural facilities around our economic centres and policies right, it will fuel economic activities that will activate job generation for young people.

We have to create clusters and prioritize our Infrastructural Development around it in order to stimulate growth." Azubogu concludes.



#HelpIsComing
#AzuboguProjectInspection
#MrProject
#CreatingJobs
#IndustrialDevelopment
#ProvidingInfrastructure
#PreparedToServe

... Urges effort towards activating blocks that will activate and stimulate growth



Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu made the statement earlier yesterday, 28th December, 2020 while leading the board members of the National Automotive Design and Development Council headed by Distinguished Senator Osita Izunaso to inspect the level of work done on the perimeter fencing of the Nnewi Automotive Industrial Park, which is one of the key projects he facilitated into Anambra State and located at Akwaihedi-Unubi-Uga in Nnewi South and Aguata LGAs.

According to Engr. Azubogu:
"There is no better time for us to focus towards activating and expanding our productive sector than now. Getting our productive sector active will trigger job creation and help to reduce crime rate in our country.

We understand the impact Nnewi Industrial Park will create to Nation's economy. The project when completed is projected to generate 25,000 direct jobs, 100,000 indirect jobs with about 10,000 SMEs in our economy that is faced with weak productive sector. He said.





The Anambra born Federal Lawmaker, Azubogu later led board members of the National Automotive Design and Development Council to facility tour of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing plant located at Nnewi, with the CEO of Innoson Group, Chief Innocent Chukwuma.

Azubogu says; Getting our productive sector active will trigger job creation

... Urges effort towards activating blocks that will activate and stimulate growth



Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu made the statement earlier yesterday, 28th December, 2020 while leading the board members of the National Automotive Design and Development Council headed by Distinguished Senator Osita Izunaso to inspect the level of work done on the perimeter fencing of the Nnewi Automotive Industrial Park, which is one of the key projects he facilitated into Anambra State and located at Akwaihedi-Unubi-Uga in Nnewi South and Aguata LGAs.

According to Engr. Azubogu:
"There is no better time for us to focus towards activating and expanding our productive sector than now. Getting our productive sector active will trigger job creation and help to reduce crime rate in our country.

We understand the impact Nnewi Industrial Park will create to Nation's economy. The project when completed is projected to generate 25,000 direct jobs, 100,000 indirect jobs with about 10,000 SMEs in our economy that is faced with weak productive sector. He said.





The Anambra born Federal Lawmaker, Azubogu later led board members of the National Automotive Design and Development Council to facility tour of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing plant located at Nnewi, with the CEO of Innoson Group, Chief Innocent Chukwuma.

Not Yet Time To Celebrate Achievements; Azubogu says as Igwe Nnewi honours him for driving Development

... reiterates that challenges facing Anambra State does not call for celebration, but should rather spur us to take right decisions to reroute State’s development journey.

Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu stated this after being honoured by the Traditional Ruler of Nnewi, Igwe K. O Orizu for his many developmental efforts in Anambra State today, 28th December 2020 at the palace of Igwe K. O Orizu of Nnewi.

The Igwe K.O. N Orizu who has been on the throne for 57 years is one of the longest-reigning King on the throne in the world and also one of the oldest at the age of 95, stated that Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu has proven that peoples' votes can produce development blocks for the people. He said that Azubogu has fueled voting enthusiasm by the public with projects and programmes he facilitated into the state even as a House of Representatives member and that he is being honoured today as means of saying ‘jisie ike na olu’. Igwe Nnewi went on to encourage Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu after decorating him with a traditional regalia with the name 'Ifeanyichukwu Nnewi'. According to Igwe Orizu, "I encourage you to continue working for the people.Ifeanyichukwu Nnewi, rulu olu gawaa na iru" Igwe said.

According to Azubogu nicknamed ‘MR PROJECT,’ by the Anambra people for his many developmental efforts across Anambra State, he said "With my knowledge of challenges facing our state ranging from general infrastructural deficits, the collapse of industries, increasing unemployment, ecological ‘erosion’ challenges, weak institutions of governance, poor or lack of inter-Governmental relations etc, it is not yet time for celebrating one’s development efforts, but time for us as a people to wear our thinking caps and take decisions that will reroute our states development journey. Our ofala festivals should be structured and its Cultural Tourism potentials harnessed as we strive to advance our Economy" Azubogu concludes.

Azubogu whose development effort touches multi-sectors like Road, Erosion, ICT, Human Capital Development, Education, Health, Industrial Development, Agriculture, Institutional Development, Public Policies, sports Development etc is also an alumnus of Harvard business school with focus on Public Policy and Infrastructural Development.

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WHO IS QUALIFIED TO BE CHAIRMAN OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC)?

Section 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act 2004 generally refers to the Composition of the Commission

Section 2(1)(a) provides that a Chairman who shall be
(ii) a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the Rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent; and
(iii) possess not less than 15 years cognate experience

The key words are "a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police"

The draftsmen had in mind, a Retired or serving government security or law enforcement agency hence the intentional addition of such wordings. If they had in mind to include LAW OFFICERS like those in the Judiciary, they would have done so.

By the wordings of Section 2(1)(a) of the EFCC Act, Government Security or Law enforcement Agency refers to

1. Police
2. Army
3. Immigration
4. Navy
5. Airforce
6. NSCDC
7. Customs

Besides, elementary government taught us that the only arm of government you can appropriately find the security or law enforcement agency is the Executive. The Legislature makes laws while the Judiciary interpretes laws.

The addition of "not below the Rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, is a subtle way of the draftsmen underlining their preference for a Policeman to serve as Chairman of the Commission.

In searching for the appropriate person to replace MAGU, let us be guided by provisions of our extant laws.

Let us also not forget that Anti - Graft Agencies not headed by Police officers have not done as much as EFCC. Find time to review what ICPC had posted as successes and you would agree with me that it is better with a competent police officer trained in investigation and crime audit.

REGION
A lot of Nigerians are already weary that choosing EFCC Chairman from a particular zone of the country whittles its credibility. It appears other regions are forbidden from heading the Commission.

MR PRESIDENT is humbly enjoined to please look at the panel report again and consider competent persons from other regions. This would help to rest the pain of marginalisation, it would soothe the nerves of the regions that feel annihilated, those other regions that feel displaced in a united Nigeria.

#Anambra: Private Sector is the key to our Economy - Azubogu

...Says without enabling Infrastructure, it will be difficult to attract Investment

... Calls for new tax regime that will energize private sector and not kill them

Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu while as a guest on a live Radio Program of Alpha Radio Nnobi, Anambra State recently, stated that Private Sector is the key the Economy of the state and went on to made other valid points while answering questions from the public.

Engr.Azubogu who is also the member representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency while on the radio phone-in live programme, exhibited passion about Anambra Development.

"The state has been revolving around private sector which hold the key for the economy of state. But If you noticed, our private sector is currently faced with huge erosion of Infrastructural facilities making some of them to close down, while the surviving ones operate below. So, we have to create enabling Infrastructural facilities for the Private Sector thrive and create jobs in Anambra State" he said.

The phone-in programme that saw many callers asking questions, while others commending him for some of the projects he facilitated into Anambra State lasted for 1hour, 20minutes.

When a caller asked about increasing tax in the state especially on the traders and other businesses.

The Nnewi born data expert, Azubogu stated that "there is drop on revenue projections by govt across the country, but if the govt push the burden of quest to increase revenue on already WEAK businesses, these businesses will die and it will throw up more problems to the society like unemployment, crime etc. I rather suggest that we come up with new revenue generating strategy that will not hurt our weak private sector and also work on crashing the cost of running Government too" he said.

On the question about GDP, the man fondly called 'Mr Project', stated that GDP is not enough in determining development. According to him:
"You can have high GDP and still with poor development. GDP alone don't determine development. I am more concern about Human Development Indexes (HDI). How is our education sector, Healthcare, what of Poverty level etc."

Azubogu stated that public policies driven by individual(s), who don't understand it, always turn Public Policy to Public crisis.

"One has to understand complexities of Public Policies before the he/she can drive these policies to achieve its policy objectives. Without knowledge of public policy by the driver, it will end as a Public Crisis and this is one of the issue we face on our leadership enthroment in this part of the world"

The proponent of 'Help Is Coming', Azubogu also stated that the state's assets are the People of the state. But added that there is need to fashion institutional policy that will reflect the need to key the People into the knowledge economy.

"Knowledge based economy is the future and we have to invest in this line as a state" he said.

The Anambra born Federal Lawmaker, add that "Most of the things we import, are things we can partner with those foreigners and begin to manufacture them here locally and thing again take us to issue of Infrastructure and business growth policy. Our fiscal policy regime should also reflect our quest to drive manufacturing sector. He said.

On the Ongoing Industrial Park, Engr Azubogu stated that is in line with vision to create anchore Economic Hub within the state.

According to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka trained Engineer,
"The ongoing Industrial Park located at Unubi-Akwaihedi-Uga (Nnewi South and Aguata LGAs) is in line with the quest to create anchor Economic Hubs within the state that will drive SMEs around them. Apart from over 20,000 direct jobs and over 100,000 indirect jobs, Nnewi Industrial Park is projected to trigger growth of about 10,000 SMEs and we went anchore economic hub like this across the three senatorial zones of the state." Azubogu said.

Azubogu Media Office
6th October 2020

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#Teachers Day: No Society Can Develop Appreciably Without Appropriate Investment On Teachers And Education - Engr. Azubogu

...Calls for New Education Policy that will be skill-driven

Azubogu Media Office
5th Oct. 2020

The member representating Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu has called for new education policy that will be skill-driven instead of mere certificate acquisition.

The Anambra State-born Public Policy expert, in his goodwill message to teachers released through his media office, stated that we have to adjust our roles of engagement on education sector to be in line with today's realities.

"While I celebrate our teachers and salute their patriotic services while moulding our leaders of tomorrow, I wish to also add that we have to consider serious adjustment on education policy to effectively reflect skill development of our children," he began.

Engr Azubogu further stated that our nation or state cannot develop beyond our investment on teachers and entire education system.

"For example, we cannot be dreaming of building aircraft without considering investing on the teachers that will adequately train our children to that ability. No society can develop beyond her investment on development of her teachers and education," he added.

The Federal Lawmaker stated further that apart from constant payment of the salaries and other allowances, that there is need for constant training of teachers and align them to new realities.

"Payment of teachers' salaries and other benefits are very paramount but we shouldn't stop there. Issue of constant training of teachers should be critical too. Failure to train them on new realities amount to sabotaging the future," the lawmaker, fondly called Mr. Project, concluded.

#TeachersDay
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#Nnewi Investment Summit:We have to get our Manufacturing Sector back on track
~ Engr Azubogu

By Ikechukwu Emeka Onyia

...Says Direct Domestic Investment (IDD) capacity of the State is yet to get the needed support,Calls for an Industrial Policy that will wake over 100 dead Manufacturing companies within the Nnewi hub and beyond

Hon Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu made the statement during the just concluded Nnewi Investment summit.

The Anambra born Federal lawmaker, stated that they are striving to get the Manufacturing Hub back on track which he said centres on integrated industrial policy which he said Government is yet to play it's expected role especially as it concerns Nnewi Manufacturing sector .

Engr Azubogu while speaking during the visit to the Traditional Ruler of Nnewi, Igwe KO Orizu, by the delegation as part of 'Nnewi Investment Submit' that includes SA to President Buhari on Ease of Doing Business, Anambra State Govt Representatives, a strong delegation from Ford Foundation , etc, stated that ;

"We had about 150 Manufacturing companies within Nnewi Cluster alone before now, but today only 40 surviving companies that are Manufacturing below their expected capacity and this is worrisome" he said .

The University of Nigeria,Nsukka trained Engineer, Azubogu during the Submmit, stated that Nnewi Manufacturing/Industrial hub is driven through neglected Direct Domestic Investment (DDI), merely from indigenous Investors with little or no government support.

"Nnewi Industrial/Manufacturing hub was a product Direct Domestic Investment (DDI) and not a creation of 'Government's Industrial Development Policy'. Today,many of these Manufacturing companies are out of business of productions due to lack of policy protection from the government towards this only surviving Indigenous Manufacturing hub in Nigeria" he said .

On power issue, the man many calls 'Mr Project', Azubogu said ;

"As of today,from the energy audit we did through 'REA' for Nnewi Economic Cluster, shows that Nnewi Industrial hub needs immediate 50megawatts,and this this is even because many of the Manufacturing firms are closed down and the number now reduced "

Azubogu said that at full capacity, Nnewi Industrial Hub will need 150megawatts of power to operate at maximum capacity and coverage .

"At full operational capacity, Nnewi Industrial hub will take over 150megawatts " he said .

The 2021 Anambra governorship frontrunner, Engr Azubogu also stated that the drive to deliver energy that will take care of the Industrial cluster is of Paramount importance to him.

"We have to generate power, a sustainable, affordable and clean energy that will drive our Manufacturing sector" he said .

Competitive edge ...

The Special Guest of Honour at the Summit,Hon Azubogu also added that " we have to Identify the Infrastructural needs and brainstorm on how to bridge them in order to attract the needed investments.

The Government at all levels especially the Federal Government should see the urgency in putting together policies that will drive the Nnewi Industrial Hub and granting Nnewi full Economic zone status will help the country to solve so many problems" he said .

Nnewi Investment summit that was organised by TBWA Concept with the support of Ford Foundation, saw the likes of SA to the President on Ease of Doing Business,Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Prof Kingsley Mughalu, Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Mr Nkem Okeke with other stakeholders coming together in search of the way out on issues surrounding Nnewi Economic Cluster.

As part of the program of event , stakeholders present at the Summit also toured some of the Manufacturing companies within Nnewi.

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Court of Appeal in Awka: Engr Azubogu hails President Court of Appeal, Justice Bulkachuwa;stakeholders

...Says the Court of Appeal, Awka will bring Justice closer to the people.

Member representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Engr Chris Emeka Azubogu has hailed the creation of the Court of Appeal in Awka as a welcome development that will bring justice nearer to the people and residents of Anambra State.

Engr Azubogu who was at the official opening of the Court of Appeal, Awka, stated that the development will speed up Justice delivery in the state.

According to him;
The presence of the Appeal Court in Anambra State will help reduce the time of obtaining justice and burden on Appeal Court Enugu, who 80% of matters its attends to usually emanates from Anambra State" the statement said.

Engr Azubogu stated that the Court of Appeal in Awka is possible today because of the role of various Stakeholders, which he said that he appreciate their efforts.

"I am aware that we are talking about this Court of Appeal, Awka, today because of role played by various stakeholders that includes President of Court Appeal, Justice Bulkachuwa, Government of Anambra state led by Governor Willie Obiano, his predecessor Chief Peter Obi and other critical stakeholders from legal Constituency especially the five man state government committee on Appeal Court project made up of Onyechi Ikpeazu SAN as the Chairman, Pat Igwebuike,Rtd Justice Anthony Igu, Emeka Etiaba SAN and Uju Nworgu.
I must appreciate all the stakeholders for this great achievement". Azubogu said.

The Federal Lawmaker known in the state as 'Mr Project', stated that this development will help strengthen our Democracy and Republicanism of Anambra people.[color=#000000][/color]

Akwa Ibom State Governorship race and 'black market' Court order:

A plot by a desperate governorship aspirant in akwa Ibom State to clandestinely procure an exparte court order from Port Harcourt federal high court has been uncovered.

  In suit number..FHC /ph /cs / 269 2014 Filed by one engr.  Okon,  apparently working for a guber aspirant the plaintiff is asking the court to authenticate his own delegate list as the true result of PDP ward Congress held on 1st November 2014. 

Information available to us is that a mole in the campaign organization of the guber aspirant revealed this dastardly plot to a Frontline guber aspirant  who has put spanners to work with a view to ensuring that he is not short changed. 

Meanwhile,  one Mr Akpan has filed another action in the same federal high court seeking to disqualify Mr.  Emmauel udom,  a guber aspirant in akwa Ibom State. 


In affidavit deposed to by the said plaintiff, who claims to be a ward chairman of the guber aspirant' ward,  the plaintiff contends that the guber aspirant has no been a member of PDP for up to two years as required by the PDP constitution. 

Curiously,  a check at the National office of the party by our source reveals that the guber aspirant MR.  Emmanuel udom has been granted waiver by the party.

TENSION in APGA over Primary as governor move to ...

Controversies continue to trail the recently held ward congress of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in Anambra state, as the results of the congress which took place on Tuesday November 25 and Thursday, November 27, 2014, are yet to be made public.

Sources in Awka, Anambra state, disclosed that in spite of the fact that that the governor of the state, Chief Willie Obiano, sent serving Commissioners to act as returning officers to the congress, the governor appeared not to be satisfied with the outcome of the congress, which observers say represent the will of the people in the various wards in the state.

Therefore in an apparent move to subvert the will of the people in favour of the governor's cronies, the Aguleri born governor, relocated to his village with the state chairman of APGA, Chief... Kwento, armed with the delegate list, with obvious intention to doctor the list against certain candidates which include Dubem Obaze, Mike Are, Maja Umeh, Victor Afam Ogene among several others who are contesting against the governor's friends.

For instance, in Anambra South Senatorial
District, the Governor Obiano has allegedly instructed that the list be doctored in favour of Chief Enest Ndukwe, former boss of the National Communication Commission (NCC),thereby shutting out Maja Umeh, Mike Are and others.

While in Anambra Nouth where the governor hails from, Patrick Obianwu has been penciled down over Dubem Obaze, for the senatorial slot.

Obaze, who was a Commissioner in Governor Obi's government in Anambra was also Obiano's director of campaign before his election.

In Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Obiano is said to have given instruction the the list should be doctored in favour of the Speaker Anambra state House of Assembly, Princess Chinwe Nwaebili, who is reported to be 'very close' to the governor, against the representative of constituency in the House of Representative, Hon. Ogene.

Many also attribute Obiano's interest in Speaker Nwaebili to the rumours of impeachment threat against him by the assembly which she is the lead.

In Anambra East/West, Hon Chriscato Amake is getting the ticket while Tabansi-Okoye is going to have that of Onitsha.

This obvious subversion of internal democracy is taking place in Aguleri under the watch of Governor Obiano and the APGA state chairman, Kwento behind the national chairman of the party, Chief Victor Umeh, who is in Abuja and even the national official of the party who were sent to Anambra to supervise the process.

These representatives of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party are still holed up in Awka as they are yet to receive the 'authentic' list of delegates that will vote in the primaries scheduled to hold on Thursday, December 4, 2014.

The question is, can APGA survive some of these imposition ? Since we understand that most of the candidates they are positioning are not likely to win election.