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19/10/2023

Education Minister Applaud Soludo For Transforming Education Sector, Task Other States To Emulate Him

Christian ABURIME

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mammam, has commended the Governor of Anambra state Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo for transforming the educational sector in Anambra state and urged states in the country to emulate the Anambra state government especially in the area of basic education.

Mammam made this known when Governor Soludo paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Education, in Abuja, where he acquainted him with the achievements he has made in the state education sector.

Prof Mamman expressed deep appreciation and commended the outstanding developmental achievements witnessed in Anambra State under Governor Soludo’s leadership.

"We will be leaning on you to serve as a model of what we want states to be in terms of meeting their obligations. If other states are doing what you are doing, we wouldn’t be at this level, Nigeria education sector would have been a better place” he said.

Prof Mamman further assured Governor Soludo of the ministry’s collaboration in every way possible.

“We will continue to provide the policies to ensure no state is left behind and no child is out of school”. Said Mamman

Speaking also, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu called for massive and effective collaboration to help reduce the number of out-of-school children in the country.

He noted that a roadmap to actualise set objectives in the education sector will be launched soon and expressed hope that the governor will be there to contribute his expertise in taking the sector forward.

Received by the Honourable Minister of Education, Minister of State for Education and top Directors of the ministry, Governor Soludo used the opportunity to extend his heartfelt felicitations to the ministers on their well-deserved appointments

Governor Soludo also provided an update on the remarkable progress and developments in the field of education in Anambra State under his administration.

The governor also highlighted that the state has cleared its counterpart funding for the past three years to boost education in the state.

The federal government is a very critical player in this field of education; as we know, education is on the concurrent list. The federal and states work together.
Governor Soludo, reiterated that Nigeria, as a nation, must heavily invest in public primary and secondary schools to provide children of the “poorest of the poor” with access to quality basic education.

He assured that his administration is focused on lifting the system of public schools to become the model that others will look up to

_Courtesy: NewsDotAfrica_

16/10/2023

Establishment of the Diocese of Katsina (Nigeria) and Appointment of the First Bishop

The Holy Father has erected the new Diocese of Katsina (Nigeria) by dismembering the Diocese of Sokoto, making it a suffragan of the Metropolitan See of Kaduna. At the same time he appointed, as the first Bishop of the newly erected Diocese, the Rev. Gerald Mamman Musa, of the clergy of the Diocese of Sokoto, Professor and Director of the Center for Studies on African Culture and Communication (CESACC) at the “Catholic Institute of West Africa” (CIWA), Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Curriculum vitae:

Msgr. Gerald Mamman Musa was born on 16 January 1971 in Gusau, Zamfara State. After attending Saint Thomas Aquinas' Major Seminary in Makurdi and Saint Augustine's Major Seminary in Jos, he was ordained as a priest on 1 June 1996 for the clergy of the Diocese of Sokoto. He holds a Master's degree in Dogmatic Theology from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum), a Licentiate in Social Sciences, with specialization in Communication, from the Pontifical Gregorian University and a Doctorate in Communication Studies from the School of Journalism and Communication of University of Queensland in Saint Lucia, Brisbane (Australia).

He has held the following positions:

Vicar of the Administrator of the Holy Family Cathedral, Sokoto, and Diocesan Secretary, at the Diocesan Chancellery of Sokoto (1996-2000); Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the Sokoto State level (1998-2000); Exco member of the Nigeria Interreligious Council and parish priest of St. Patrick's in Illela, Sokoto State (2001-2003); Parish Priest of St. Vincent Ferrer in Malumfashi, Katsina State (2007-2008); Resident priest at St. Bernard, Upper Mount Gravatt, Archdiocese of Brisbane (2008-2011); Resident Priest at the Jubilee Catholic Parish, and Assistant Chaplain at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Archdiocese of Brisbane (2011-2012); Parish Administrator of Upper Mount Gravatt-Wishart Parish, Archdiocese of Brisbane (2012-2013). From 2013 to date he has been Professor and Director of the Center for Studies on African Culture and Communication (CESACC) at the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Statistics:

The newly erected Diocese of Katsina [nom. lat. Katsinensis] was dismembered from the Diocese of Sokoto and made a suffragan of the Metropolitan See of Kaduna. The Headquarters of the Diocese is in the city of Katsina. The Cathedral church of the new ecclesiastical district will be the current St. Martin de Porres, in Katsina.

05/10/2023

*SOLUDO PRESENTS CHEQUE WORTH N1.524 BILLION NAIRA TO ANAMBRA MISSION SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN THE STATE*

By Christian ABURIME

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, presented cheques worth N1.524 billion to mission schools in the state as government support to improve quality of education and infrastructure.

Governor Soludo presented the cheques to owners/operators of Anambra Mission Schools during a meeting held at Government Lodge, Amawbia.

A total of 762 Anambra Mission Schools received N2,000,000 each from the government of Anambra State.

Eight (8) schools returned to Salvation Army Schools received a total sum of N16,000,000.

Two hundred and seventy-five (275) schools returned to Anambra Anglican Mission Public Schools received a total sum of N550,000,000, while four hundred and fifty-nine (459) schools returned to Anambra Catholic Mission Public Schools received a total sum of N918,000,000.

Twenty (20) schools initially owned by Anambra Pentecostal Schools received a total sum of N40,000,000.

In a remark, the governor said that the education sector is one large sector, for which his administration has a large agenda.

He applauded owners of mission schools for their active participation in the health sector, of which most hospitals belong and decried the state of public sector components in the area of education and health.

Governor Soludo noted that both sectors are fundamentally slacking backwards and that part of his agenda is to restore them, which is part of the primary duty of government anywhere in the world.

The governor recalled that when he assumed office, no general hospitals had doctors.

He however, assured that all general hospitals will be equipped with solar power so that ndi Anambra can have access to a qualitative healthcare system and educational system, especially the poorest of the poor.

The Governor disclosed that hundreds of quack hospitals are in operation and reiterated his commitment to clean up the sector and make it work.

"In the area of education, this is why we are here and what we are trying to achieve on education is also the same we want to achieve in the public health sector," Governor Soludo said.

He expressed displeasure that the society is creating two sets of citizens; the children of the poor abandoned in public schools and the children of the rich/average who can afford missions or private schools.

He maintained his vision is to develop human capital in the state that will be productive at home and exportable abroad as well as to refurbish and recreate schools that will be smart, digital inclined. He also disclosed his plans to commence Leadership Science and Technology Schools.

"We shall be encouraging ndi Anambra to adopt schools in their communities but even if you can't, you can at least buy a pencil for a child. You will be amazed at what difference you can make. Club of Patrons will be formed in these public schools. We want communities to take ownership of these schools," he said.

Governor Soludo appreciated operators of Mission schools for their efforts over the years and what they will continue to do, describing them as almost being a substitute for the government.

In a vote of thanks, the Chairman of PFN, Anambra State Chapter, Bishop Moses Ezedebego on behalf of all Anambra Mission Schools said that the Governor has demonstrated leadership, showing that all religious denominations can work together as a family.

Bishop Ezedebego stressed that the Governor has wiped the tears of uncountable millions of poor ndi Anambra and his deeds today will remain indelible in the annals of the State history

The Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim joined the Governor at the event.

The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Bishop Awka Diocese and Archbishop of the Niger Province, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Catholic Bishop of Nnewi, Most Jonas-Benson Okoye, Bishops among others attended the meeting which featured a debrief by the Commissioner for Health on the health sector.

05/10/2023

WORLD TEACHERS' DAY: SOLUDO PLEDGES TO REBUILD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PROVIDE QUALITATIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN OF THE POOR

By Christian ABURIME

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, has reiterated the promise of rebuilding public school infrastructure and provide access to qualitative education for children of the poor.

Governor Soludo stated this during the celebration of the 2023 World Teachers Day Celebration held at Anambra Teachers' House, Awka.

The Governor described teachers as the greatest in the world and said that everyone is a product of their hard work, diligence, and commitment.

He said that the government will work in partnership with communities to rebuild basic infrastructure in public schools.

Governor Soludo revealed that the next batch of recruited teachers will be specifically posted to public schools as his administration is ending the era of PTA teachers.

He also disclosed that the state government will equip public schools' libraries with basic textbooks so that students can easily have access to them for free, pointing out that teaching is not a job but a calling and that the state government is committed to improving the condition of teachers.

Speaking earlier, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, Comrade Chika Chukwudozie, enumerated the challenges of the Union, seeking assistance from Governor Soludo in providing security for schools, providing more teachers in public schools, implementing the new requirement age for teachers, implementing the promotion of teachers, and assisting in providing transportation buses.

The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Chairman PPSSC, Prof. Nkechi Ikediugwu, Chairman ASUBEB, Mrs. Vera Nwadinobi, Chairman of the Occasion, Dr. Chike Obienyem among others attended the event.

03/10/2023

Mrs Soludo Warns Against Excessive Salt Intake, Says It Causes Heart Diseases, Deaths

By Ezeigwe Daniel Arinzechukwu (ABS News)

Anambra Governor's wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo has called for urgent action to modify the over-production and over-consumption of foods and beverages that do not undergo healthy production and nutritional history.

Mrs Soludo who stated this in Awka while running a review of her healthy living projects over the last month, noted that she was very concerned about excessive consumption of foods with high content of sodium, sugar and unhealthy fats as against low intake of whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruits.

Insisting that going full organic remains the surest way to cut down emerging killer diseases, the governor's wife stated that reducing sodium intake is one of the most cost-effective measures to improve health and reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases.

She further added that the World Health Organization, WHO's current statistics that an estimated 1.89 million deaths each year are associated with consuming too much salt, calls for another look at the health value of foods that everyone consumes.

Mrs Soludo, who is a practicing nutritionist and right health advocate, listed the primary health effects associated with diets high in salt to include raised blood pressure, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, gastric cancer, obesity, among others.

She also called for the reformulation of food products to contain less salt and the setting of target levels for the amount of salt in foods and meals, especially among households.

For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 milligram per day of sodium; equivalent to just under a teaspoon, while for children aged 2–15 years, it recommends adjusting the adult dose downward based on their energy requirements.

According to the global health watchdog, this recommendation for children does not address the period of exclusive breastfeeding (0–6 months) or complementary feeding with continued breastfeeding (6–24 months).

All salt that is consumed, WHO says, should be iodized, which is essential for healthy brain development in the foetus and young child and optimizing people’s mental function in general.

30/09/2023

. lSource: Aguata Newss Ongoing Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo Infrastructural Development in Anambra State.

PROJECT:

1. Ekwulobia Flyover, with Adjoining Roads, Modern Bus terminal, Fire Station.

This Project was flagged off on March 2023.

A reputable construction company, A.G VISION CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, started work June 20, 2023. This is just 4 Months into the project which is slated to last for 18 months.

Massive success rate already recorded...

Installations done and ongoing;

Casting of Abortment A which is 3.2m, construction of Abortment B which is 2.85m
Installation of and casting of Pier which is 3m each.

All with standard International gauge and sizes of metals....

Kudos.

Source: Aguata Newss

27/09/2023

Acquire lifelong skills to be competitive — Dr Omenugha charges Youths

The Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programme, Dr. Nelson Omenugha has charged the youths to acquire and develop lifelong skills to be competitive and relevant in today’s world. Dr Omenugha who attended Anambra State maiden Art Exhibition, commended the organizers and participating youths for utilizing the exhibition platform to showcase their skills and artworks to the world.

Dr Omenugha noted that “part of what this Art exhibition intends to achieve is to provide platform for skills and works to be showcased to the local and global audiences. This initiative speaks to the grand vision of Mr Governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR who had elected to be the chief marketer and promoter of made in Anambra products.”

He also encapsulated some of the initiatives and investments of the State Government towards Youth skills development. And therefore invited youths to leverage on them to advance their personal and professional lives.

27/09/2023

Little Master Chibuike Micheal Ojinike Praises Mr Governor Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo For His Free Education in Public Primary & Secondary Schools In Anambra State.

Applauds The Environmental Approach of Mr Governor towards keeping Onitsha Clean.

Ndi Anambra
The Solution Is Here With Us.

26/09/2023

The Anambra State Government is Recruiting Secondary School Teachers for her Public Schools (Government Owned).

26/09/2023

*GOVERNOR SOLUDO FELICITATES MUSLIMS ON EID-EL MAULUD*

The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed warm greetings and congratulations to all Muslim brothers and sisters in Anambra State and across Nigeria as they commemorate the blessed occasion of Eid-el Maulud, which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

In wishing the Muslim Ummah happy Eid-el Maulud celebrations, the governor notes that this significant event holds great importance for Muslims worldwide, as it offers an opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the teachings and principles exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The teachings of the Prophet Muhammad inspire values of peace, tolerance and unity, which are essential for the progress and harmony of any society.

In celebrating this occasion, we are reminded of the responsibility we all share in building a more inclusive, harmonious, and progressive society, as well as sharing the spirit of generosity and kindness with fellow citizens.

In Anambra State, we remain committed to upholding the values of unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence that are central to the ethos of our great nation.

Together, regardless of our faith, we can build a prosperous Anambra State and a better Nigeria.

Signed:

*Christian Aburime*
Press Secretary to the Governor

September 26, 2023

26/09/2023

*SOLUDO'S EDUCATION REFORMS:*

*A COMPREHENSIVE VISION TO TRANSFORM ANAMBRA PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTO BEACONS OF EXCELLENCE*

By Christian ABURIME

In a resolute stride towards revitalizing the public education sector in Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo, CFR, recently convened a pivotal gathering with head teachers and principals from public schools across the state.

By articulating his administration’s unwavering commitment to raise the standard of education in Anambra’s public schools, the governor has unveiled an innovative initiative that shows he really means business in his relentless education interventions.

The new initiative puts in place an interactive platform of allowing pupils and students to assess their teachers’ performance through dedicated government-provided phone lines, a move aimed at fostering enhanced teaching effectiveness.

There are also plans for an independent evaluation mechanism, comprising professionals, to assess schools. This mechanism will also provide a platform for students, parents, and communities to contribute to the evaluation process, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the entire system.

Furthermore, the governor pledged to strive towards a future where textbooks for children in public schools would be readily available at no cost. This promise indeed embodies the administration’s dedication to leveling the educational playing field and ensuring that every child has equal access to learning resources.

Also, in alignment with his commitment to pervasive technological integration, the governor announced plans to furnish public schools with government-issued laptops and facilitate free Wi-Fi access. This transformative agenda seeks to position public schools in Anambra as exemplars of educational excellence for the entire state.

As a leader who is passionate about inclusive governance, Governor Soludo is candidly concerned about the glaring disparity between the educational experiences of children from affluent backgrounds and those from economically disadvantaged families.

He stressed that equal opportunity to all, not affluent or those from rich background, is the true differentiator. So, the state government will keep demonstrating a profound sense of duty towards the children in public schools, recognizing their potential as the bedrock of a prosperous society and creating an enabling learning environment for them.

Accordingly, as educators in the state are challenged to be champions of positive change, to uplift the burden from the poor parents and guardians of the children in public schools, so also emphasis is placed on the imperative of Public-Private-Community Partnerships and the establishment of patron’ clubs within public schools, to underscore the significance of quality assurance in the state’s educational landscape.

This call for collective action definitely falls in line with the ethos of the governor’s political party, APGA, which espouses the motto: “Be your brother’s keeper.” It all implies that the state government cannot do it all alone. Everybody’s contribution to the educational reforms is needed, especially in a state like Anambra where the private sector controls a larger share of resources.

On its part, the Soludo government’s recent abolition of fees and levies from nursery to primary six, and JSS 1 to JSS 3, as well as reduction of fees in SS1-SS3 to N5, 000, is a testament to the administration’s dedication to accessible education for all. At the same time, the government understands that the cost implications to school administrations have to be addressed.

For instance, Anambra’s primary schools complained about their running costs which ranged from N800 to about N2,000 per month, depending on the population of each school. While abolishing fees and levies for students, the state government has now raised the primary schools’ running costs to a minimum of N50,000 per month to be borne by the government.

Also, secondary schools in Anambra were given N10,000 per month as running costs (N30, 000 per term). Now, the secondary schools are to retain all of the N5, 000 school fees paid by each of the senior students (SS1-SS3) for their running costs as the minimum, while the government will augment some schools depending on the population of students. For example, a school with 1,000 senior students can now have N5,000, 000 as their running costs per term.

Without doubt, Governor Soludo’s comprehensive vision for educational reforms promises to transform Anambra’s public schools into beacons of excellence, where every child, regardless of background, can flourish and contribute to the state’s collective prosperity in the future. This endeavour is not merely an investment in education, but a profound commitment to the future of Anambra and its citizens. Indeed, Solution is here!

25/09/2023

Mrs Soludo Addresses Anambra Youth, Student Leaders, Says Young People Integral To Her Healthy Living Crusade.

By Daniel Ezeigwe (ABS News)

Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo has said that the major aim for bringing her healthy living crusade to Anambra State is to change traditional harmful health habits and establish a new ideology in the way people see and look after their health.

Mrs Soludo stated this while addressing youth leaders from the 179 communities in Anambra State under the auspices of Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), during their monthly general congress in Awka.

According to the governor's wife, so many people have lost regard for their health by making wrong choices in terms of what they eat and how they care for their body, a negative trend that has given rise to new cases preventable diseases and deaths.

She said that majority of diseases ravaging the current human society have thrived as a result of continued wrong consumption choices, and disregard to organic health philosophy.

Addressing the youths virtually, Mrs Soludo said that the crusade has been taken to the grassroots through ongoing youth engagements across the 21 local councils of the state, which are designed to get Anambra youths become lease advocates of the movement in their different communities.

Mrs Soludo explained that when the youths get well involved in the healthy living campaign, they could also help to strengthen and drive its visions, recognizing the role young people play in societal development.

Earlier, the Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike said that by engaging with Anambra youths and by taking her crusade directly to the grassroots, the governor's wife has taken another important step to make the crusade a common practice in the state.

The President of ASATU Youth Wing, Comrade Ken Okoli, on his part, said that the youths will support the crusade, and take its messages to all corners of the state.

ASATU lady organizers and student coordinators, among others, were also at the event.

22/09/2023

SOLUDO EMBARKS ON SENSITISATION TO UPPER IWEKA, VOWS TO END TOUTING IN ONITSHA

By Christian ABURIME

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has vowed to clean and rid Upper Iweka, Onitsha of touts and illegal structures.

Governor Soludo stated this when he paid an unscheduled visit to Upper Iweka, Onitsha, where he assured ndi Anambra of cleaning up Iweka Road.

The Governor announced that there are strict rules for motor parks administrators if they want to operate, pointing out that all vehicles must operate within the garages, not loading on the established walkways.

He warned that any garage that does not comply with the directive will be locked up, assuring that Upper Iweka will no longer be a den for touts and criminals.

"From Moore street-Iweka road through Ochanja, down to Owerri road we are fixing and cleaning up the area to make it clean. All petty traders along the road will be relocated to Oduigbo and Ogbaru," the Governor said.

He decried how the transport buses block the drainages, ordering them to leave the spots and start loading inside their respective parks.

The Governor stressed the disorderliness and lawlessness in Onitsha is driving away customers who intend to come from far away to trade in the state and warned criminal elements perpetrating illegality and criminality in the state to leave or face the full weight of the law.

"If you must remain in Anambra, you must be gainfully employed. If you are jobless, enroll in the one youth two skills to be empowered. Those who completed the pilot phase will be empowered very soon", he added.

On his part, the TC Chairman of Onitsha South, Mr. Emeka Orji who was tasked by the Governor to ensure that transport bus companies that keep loading on drainages are sealed up, lauded the Governor for coming to ascertain the outlook of the area.

Secretary to the State Government Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, Chief Protocol officer, Hon Chinedu Nwoye (Glamour), Commissioner for Youth Mr Patrick Agha Mba, among others accompanied the Governor to the visit.

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