Abana Ejike Evaristus

10/04/2024

But for God who shows MERCY, nothing more or less

19/03/2024

The 26.4 kilometre Amansea-Ntokor-Ndiukwuenu-Awa-Ufuma road has been officially commissioned for public use.

The road which was commissioned in brief ceremonies was awarded and flagged-off for construction by Governor Chukwuma Soludo in September, 2022 and is very critical in the quest to make Anambra State prosperous.

Governor Soludo and entourage made stops at the various communities where the road crisscrossed and was received by a mammoth crowd who sang, danced, among other colourful displays to portray their joy.

08/03/2024

Breaking News!

Governor Soludo Appoints Yoruba man as Permanent Secretary In Anambra

01/10/2023

APPRECIATION POST!

I'm blessed to have many of you who love me (lots of calls, prayers, messages, gifts and all). Let's do this again guys (Let's go another circle). Thanks y'all for celebrating me on my BIRTHDAY. Cheers 🥂

01/10/2023

NOW!

Chinụa Achebe International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri

30/09/2023

Marvelous in my sight are God's deeds these few years. God be praised.

28/09/2023

27/09/2023

Ongoing Recruitment In Health Sector Is Open To Indigenes And Non-Indigenes - Health Commissioner, Obidike

By Ejike Abana

Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike has reiterated that the present administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo is committed to promoting competence, experience and dedication above every other consideration in all recruitment exercises in the state.

Dr. Obidike stated this while responding to questions on the ongoing recruitment exercise for health professionals into the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency.

He said that the recruitment is for qualified Senior Medical Officers, Nursing Officers, Community Health Officers/Community Health Extension Workers, Junior Community Health Extension Workers, Health Assistants and Health Attendants, saying that it was in error that the advert said that opportunity is only for indigenes of Anambra state.

Dr Obidike explained that the exclusion of non-indigenes goes against the vision, mission and manifesto of the Governor who is committed to fostering unity among people in the state.

The Commissioner also stressed that the application deadline has been extended from 30th September, 2023 to one more week by Governor Soludo to allow time for more entries.

While projecting the present administration as inclusive, the Commissioner pointed out that a large chunk of appointees and civil servants under the employ of the state government are not indigenes of the Anambra, assuring that the recruitment exercise will be conducted freely, fairly and transparently as directed by the Governor.

The Executive Secretary of Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Pharm. Chisom Uchem who apologized to the State and Nigerians for the misleading advert, said that it was discriminatory and a contradiction of the attributes of Governor Soludo's government.

She reiterated that the state government makes merit based appointments and that immediate steps have been taken by the agency to rectify the oversight and expressed her commitment to the lofty vision of the present administration.

Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Christian Aburime, among other top government appointees were present at the briefing.

26/09/2023

21/09/2023

Soludo Abolishes Payment Of All Fees In All Public Schools

By Ejike Abana (ABS Government House Correspondent)

Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has abolished payment of all fees, including tuition in all public schools in the state.

Governor Soludo made the announcement at Premier Primary School, Obosi, Idemili North Council Area.

Those affected are pupils in nursery to primary six, and JSS. 1 to 3 students.

The Governor who identified four categories of schools in the state as Private private schools, Mission Private schools, Mission public schools and Public public schools, said that the poor people attend the last category of school which he explained will be used as a model in school administration and management.

The Governor added that the aim is to go back to the basic when education was used as the equalizer, such that children from poor and rich backgrounds will attend the same school and compete favourably, stressing that his administration will commence massive infrastructural development in all government-run schools in the coming weeks and months.

Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngọzi Chuma-Udeh, her Works counterpart, Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma, among others, teachers, pupils and Obosi community leaders, were present when the announcement was made.

For details of the event and other government activities, join the programme "Anambra Government House Diary" with Ejike Abana (ABS Government House Correspondent), On ABS 88.5fm, Mondays-Fridays, 6:05 and 5:30pm Daily.

21/09/2023

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15/09/2023

SOLUDO BEGINS INTERVENTION ON FAILED NNOBI AXIS OF THE NNOBI-NKPOR FEDERAL ROAD

By Christian ABURIME

In a move that shows a commitment to the well-being of the citizens, Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has taken a decisive action to address the gully erosion on Nnobi axis of the Nnobi-Nkpor Federal Highway.

Recall that on September 5, 2023, Governor Soludo paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the portion where he immediately promised to mobilize and commence intervention on the federal road.

The severed road is a major road which connects the entire Onitsha and Idemili to Nnobi, Nnokwa, Nnewi, Aguata and most of Anambra south and the Country at large.

A team of experts from the State's Ministry of Works, led by the Commissioner, Engr Ifeanyi Okoma quickly mobilized to assess the road's deplorable condition and came up with a comprehensive remedial plan to address it.

The remedial measures taken by Governor Soludo's administration in response to the failed road will significantly improve accessibility, safety, and the overall driving experience for the people. Without the Governor's timely intervention, the road which had been cut off will have continued to be a source of frustration and safety concerns.

As a result of his leadership, commuters, and road users will breathe a sigh of relief as they will begin to travel with ease and confidence on the reconstructed road.

Indeed, the Governor has set a positive example of what responsible governance looks like and demonstrated how leaders can use their position to prioritize the needs of their people.

14/09/2023

DEMYSTIFYING SOLUDO'S CALL FOR NIGERIA TO REINVENT HER PAST

By Ejike Abana

“The future lies in the past” is phrase that may seem a little counterintuitive at first glance. How can we build a better future by looking backwards ? But as you examine this concept more closely, it becomes evident that there is a great deal of truth to the assertion that the past can provide us with lessons, insights, and inspiration that we can utilize to shape a better future.

The assertion formed the foundation of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s keynote speech at the maiden Dr. Michael Ọkpara Memorial Lecture. Dr Ọkpara was the charismatic premier of the then Eastern Nigeria. Governor Soludo believes that the reinvention of Nigeria’s glorious past which had the likes of Dr. M.I Ọkpara and his ideals, remains the foundation of the country’s future. He emphasized that the seeming ill-preparedness of Nigeria for the opportunities and threats of the future kept the nation on its belly over the years, as such “developing backwards”

For Governor Soludo, dusting up the ideals and visions of the leadership of the country’s founding fathers is the way forward for Nigeria and Africa.

During the premiership of Dr. Ọkpara, the Eastern region developed evenly. Using the tripod of agriculture, industry and commerce, as a Nationalist and humanist with character for self-service and policy entrepreneurship, Dr Ọkpara distinguished the region to be reputed as having the fastest growing economies in the country. Similar ideologies triggered economic growth and regional competitiveness across the country during the era. Thus, it becomes necessary that the country looks backwards to those glorious days and identify the enablers that made them possible and reinvent them to withstand contemporary challenges.

For instance, , by studying how the likes Dr. Ọkpara dealt with issues like economic inequality, environmental degradation, or political instability, we can gain a better understanding of what approaches have worked and what have not, and use this knowledge to shape policies and strategies for the future. The inability to learn from their victories and mistakes will only keep the country in a revolving door of underdevelopment.

Also, our cultural heritage and traditions provide us with a sense of identity and continuity. By celebrating and preserving our shared history, art, and literature, we can create a sense of connection across generations and promote the values and ideals that have guided humanity for centuries. During the lecture, Governor Soludo recalled the old-time values and moral standards that seems to have been eroded today. Therefore, a recourse will help to ensure that our sense of development is embedded in our core values and philosophies.

These are why Governor Soludo found a role model in Dr Ọkpara and describes leadership style as augmented “Okparanomics”. This is obvious in his revival of the palm and coconut revolution. This policy has seen to the distribution of high-yield coconut and palm oil seedlings to not less than one million Ndị Anambra annually. Ultimately, it is expected to create an ecosystem that births new industries, employments, and becomes a foreign exchange earner. Oil palm farming used to be the economic mainstay in the old Eastern region, under Dr. Ọkpara. Already, Anambra is being rightly positioned to reclaim that position highlighting the message of hope and economic boom prosperity while emphasizing the possibility that the past can be reinvented for better results.

The axiom that the future lies in the past is apt because the lessons, insights, and inspiration that we can derive from our shared history can help us build a better tomorrow. By studying the patterns and trends of the past, celebrating our cultural heritage, and drawing inspiration from the struggles and triumphs of historical figures, we can create a more connected, informed, and inspired society that is better equipped to face the challenges of the future. The summary of Governor Soludo’s call is that while we should always strive to become innovative and forward-thinking, we should not forget the wisdom and knowledge that have been accumulated in our journey of collective nationhood because it is this wealth of experience that can guide us towards a more hopeful prosperous today and tomorrow.

04/10/2022

27/08/2022

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By Christian ABURIME As Anambra State Government clocks thirty one (31) years, the Governor of the State, Professor Charles Chuk...

22/08/2022

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20/08/2022

Soludo Mourns Mother Of Media Mogul, Nduka Obaigbena.

By Ejike Abana (ABS Government House Correspondent)

Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has joined mourners to sympathize with media mogul, Nduka Obaigbena over the death of his mother, the late Mrs Margaret Obaigbena.

Mrs Obaigbena, a Knight of the Anglican Church died at the age of 87.

The deceased's son, Nduka Obaigbena, a Duke of Owa Kingdom is the founding Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News.

Governor Soludo was received by the chief mourner, Mr Obaigbena at his residence in Owa-Oyibo, Delta State where he signed the condolence register before proceeding to the church for the service in honour of the diseased.

At St Andrew's Anglican Church, Owa-Oyibo, Diocese of Ika, Delta State, venue of the service held in honour of late Dame Obaigbena Governor Soludo joined others sympathizers who include Governors Ifeanyi Okoma of Delta State, Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Jide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and Godwin Emefiele of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Other dignitaries in attendance include Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, Business Mogul, Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, among others.

In a sermon, the Bishop of Ika Diocese, Rt. Rev'd. Godfrey Ekpensi who spoke on the subject of death and the living, lamented that many people live as if they would not die, even though the living know that they shall die, asking men to shun what he described as the "seven evils of mankind" which he enumerated to include lack of love for one another, sorrow of the world, pain of the world, calamity of the world, mystery of the world, coldness and blindness of the world.