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ABS MD Receives Anambra State Multi Stakeholders Action Committee On Prevention Of Gender Based Violence (MAP-GBV), Assures Of Partnership

By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu

The Managing Director, Anambra Broadcasting Service Awka, Mr Christopher Molokwu has assured of the station's partnership with members of the Anambra State multi stakeholders action committee on the prevention of gender based violence (MAP-GBV)

This he made known during an advocacy visit by the committee in his office.

The committee under the chairmanship of Igwe Pius Omachonu, Traditional Ruler of Olumbanasa, solicited the support of the station towards the sensitization of ndi Anambra on the Prevention of gender based violence in the state.

Igwe Omachonu noted that part of the reason for the partnership is to work towards the complete eradication of such menace in the State.

Some members of the committee including the Coordinator, MAP-GBV Mrs Hope Nkiruka Okoye and the sub-committee chairman Data and Research Barr. Obinna Mmaduforo, urged that the committee be invited to speak on gender based violence related topics at the station.

Responding, the MD/CEO of ABS, Mr Molokwu who highlighted the importance of the committee in the state promised to always avail his team whenever the need arises and urged other relevant stakeholders to do same in order to achieve a free gender based violent state.

A Multi-Stakeholders Committee on Gender Based Violence Prevention was inaugurated in Anambra State under the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in collaboration with Action-Aid Nigeria due to the recent increase in gender based violence in the state.

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National Evangelical Mission Nigeria Seeks Partnership With ABS In Evangelism

By Chibuzo Obidike ( ABS News )

The National Evangelical Mission Nigeria is seeking a partnership with Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, in the propagation of the gospel.

The newly elected General Superintendent of the Mission, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Onuora sought the partnership when the group paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of ABS, Mr Christopher Molokwu at the headquarters' of the establishment in Awka.

Briefing Mr Molokwu who received the delegation with members of his management team, Dr. Onuorah said that the visit is to create a relationship with the establishment and intimate her of their episcopal consecration and installation scheduled for Saturday 9th November, 2024.

He also sought more collaboration with the station in the propagation of the gospel.

Responding, Mr Molokwu thanked the group for the visit and described the mission as one of the oldest missionaries who are rooted in the gospel and things of God and expressed willingness of the station to continuously partner groups, organisations and institutions whose mission and vision is to enrich Nigeria and ndi Anambra.

Mr. Molokwu equally solicited for prayers for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration and ABS in order to enable them achieve the vision of transforming the state to a livable and prosperous state.

06/11/2024

GOVERNOR SOLUDO MOURNS DEATH OF CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, LT. GENERAL LAGBAJA

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed profound sadness on the death of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Tuesday at the age of 56.

In his condolence message, Governor Soludo extended his deepest condolences to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Nigerian Army, and the bereaved family of the late General Lagbaja on this irreparable loss.

The Governor further described General Lagbaja's untimely departure at the age of 56 as a huge loss to the Nigerian Army and the nation in general.

The Governor reiterated that General Lagbaja's distinguished military career, marked by his exceptional service and dedication to our nation's security, serves as a tribute to his uncompromising commitment to Nigeria's unity and progress.

As an alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, General Lagbaja brought unparalleled expertise to his role, serving with distinction in various capacities including as platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion. His leadership in critical internal security operations, from Operation ZAKI in Benue State to Operations Lafiya Dole, Udoka, and Forest Sanity, further demonstrated his tactical acumen and relentless dedication to Nigeria's peace and stability.

Governor Soludo, therefore, prays that the Almighty God grant the late general's soul eternal rest and give his family the solace to bear this great loss.

Signed:

Christian Aburime
Press Secretary to the Governor

November 6, 2024

06/11/2024

Onyinyeomachukwu Empowerment Foundation Provides Food Items To 500 Vulnerable Persons In Aguleri

By Chinelo Onwuzulike (ABS NEWS)

In the spirit of "Olili Obibia Eri" festival, a philanthropist, Ambassador Onyinye Uwaechia through her non-governmental organization, Onyinyeomachukwu Empowerment Foundation, has given food items and cash to over 500 poor and vulnerable individuals in Aguleri, Anambra East Council Area.

The benefactor who was one of the persons who were given chieftaincy titles by the traditional ruler of Enugwu Aguleri, Eze Chukwuemeka Eri during the festival, said the largesse is in appreciation of the recognition and as a way to lower the burden of the economic hardship on poor.

The food items include tubers of yam, rice and garri.

Receiving the entourage at Ancient Obu - Gad, Enugwu Aguleri, Eze Eri said he gave Ambassador Uwaechia the chieftaincy title in recognition of her philanthropic gestures and promotion of the Igbo identity and to encourage her to do more.

Eze Eri encouraged other Igbo women to emulate Amb. Uwaechia's life philosophy which is "onye aghana nwanne ya".

Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Uwaechia explained that she her life mission is to live up to her name "onyinyechukwu" even as she called on affluent members of the society to help the poor among them, noting that it pays to sow in people's life.

She thanked Eze Eri for acknowledging the salient qualities in her life and promised to do her best in putting smiles on the faces of the downtrodden.

Expressing their heartfelt gratitude, the Chairman, Idu Eri Cabinet, Chief Ugezu Jideofor Ugezu added that care for the poor and vulnerable is embedded in the Igbo value system and communal living and preached for the sustenance of the these values.

Some of the beneficiaries, Messrs Josephine Nweze and Agnes Chukwudi said that, indeed, the donor saw their plight and came to their rescue and praised her for intervening for the poor.

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06/11/2024

Mrs Soludo Hands Over Projects, Starter- Packs To Youth Fabricators.

By Chibuzo Obidike ( ABS News )

The wife of the Governor of Anambra state, Mrs. Nonye Soludo through FG/IFAD/VCDP has handed over projects and starter-packs to youth fabricators and urged beneficiaries to avoid selling equipment but use them to better their lives.

Mrs. Soludo made the official handover during the commissioning and handover ceremony in Awka where over twelve youths were empowered with different agricultural equipment after the completion of their training by FG/IFAD/VCDP.

The Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) Project aims to improve the income and food for poor rural households engaged in production, processing and marketing of rice and cassava on a sustainable basis as well as addressing issues of financial, youth and gender inclusion, environment and climate change.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Soludo revealed the readiness of the present administration to continue to support VCDP as the programme programmes, has through it various projects, been increasing income and wellbeing of vulnerable beneficiaries.

She promised to partner the programme and see to the training of 20 youths through IFAD/VCDP next year.

For the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Foster Ihejiofor, the event marks a significant leap in shared mission of the present administration to drive mechanisation, enhance productivity and ultimately improve the livelihood of small holder farmers.

He urged the beneficiaries to take pride in what they have achieved and make the support a stepping stone to greater achievements.

On her part, the National Programme Coordinator, VCDP, Dr. Fatima Aliyu who spoke through the Human Resource Adviser, Mr. Bello Gidado expressed satisfaction with the distribution of the starter packs to the 12 youths trained on equipment fabrication and distribution of tricycles to farmers in Anambra State.

According to her, it marks another milestone for VCDP as a project in Anambra State as several women group will be receiving Agro-processing equipment that will add value to their processing products.

Earlier in her opening remarks, the Acting State Programme Coordinator, Anambra State Value Chain Development Programme (ANSVCDP), Dr. Debby Onyefulu, revealed that the empowerment of farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs in Anambra State is initiative of the programme and stated that the collaboration between the state, Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has been instrumental in transforming rice and cassava farming across the state since 2015.

Dr Onyefulu said the programme is testament to their commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and self-reliance in agriculture.

The benefiting youths were trained on fabrication and maintenance of Agricultural tools and equipment, and also support them with simple agricultural machines such as threshers, power tillers, and processing equipment for rice and cassava to enhance their production and productivity.

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