Mr John Abang, Commissioner of Police in Anambra said this in Awka on Wednesday during the parade of 17 suspected hoodlums. Callistus Ilozumba (Works) and Barr. guidelines; framework & regulations for idp voting; polling units; inec e-school; results; result analysis; inec news; resources. You will also find interesting headline topics from news from around the world on different topical issues in Politics, Health, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Sports, and more. Speaker of the House, Uche Okafor revealed this during plenary on Tuesday while presenting a letter from Soludo dated March 28, 2022, as well as another letter from the governor demanding the ratification of 15 special adviser nominations. Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has named two persons under the age of 35 among 20 commissioner-nominees he submitted to the state's House of Assembly on Tuesday. The major urban centres of Anambra State are Onitsha, including Okpoko town, Ogbaru; Nnewi, and Awka, the state capital. In some towns, such as Ogidi and others, local families had hereditary rights to kingship for centuries.[22][23]. endobj Anambra State is located in the Eastern part of Nigeria, and its capital is located in the city of Awka, which is also one of the biggest commercial centers in the state.. Another notable and highly popular city in Anambra State is Onitsha. [17][18] Today, Anambra State is a highly urbanized state,[19] and has made major strides in reducing its poverty rate.[20]. Our backend team helps with the entire process. 6 0 obj You have entered an incorrect email address! They are Arch. Il(QtD$Gv eq\;D eS:/gsYe The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor took over from his predecessor, Willie Obiano, see the list of the 20 commissioners appointed. Late registration Uli/Amorka airstrip was the site where American pilots such as Alex Nicoll, and scores of others, delivered tons of relief supplies to the Biafran population. :o(`dGF9W$j^Ye!"]Z'3`9knYP85k}o y[[;|==qZN(XQE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QEsf[\QHyf #%|^^Uh%J9;p} &D&oZ];]yJ,eNc8S[K\4.2Uvn.AbiW; Great Britain recognised some of these traditional kings and leaders in their system of indirect rule of the Protectorate of South Nigeria. ( [54][55], The indigenous ethnic groups in Anambra state are the Igbo (99% of population) and small population of people who are bilingual, they live mainly in the north-western part of the state. Alma mater. Anambra is known to be leading in basic education in Nigeria, especially in science and technology. Mr Ifeanyi Okoma (Works and Infrastructure ), Ms Chiamaka Nnake (Budget and Economy Planning). [44], Given decades of neglect of infrastructure and bad governance, the shift in human migration has posed problems for the state. I.O. [43], Since the late 1990s, there has been a migration from rural to urban areas in the state, resulting in Anambra becoming a highly urbanized state: 62% of its population lives in urban areas. Dr Obinna Ugonnadi (Commerce and Industry). News Ghana is a premier news source that covers daily news of Ghana, Africa and the World over. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. *;yqQ.nK="[&zLo&7~j3$T8\OlxW'+?l/_0gkc`e'p(QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE5CoC8+26l}O\^{/5In jv?jN[;I$c7k+o6CiEE+]g Performance & security by Cloudflare. [95] On 9 February 2007, Etiaba handed power back to Obi after the Court of Appeal had nullified Obi's removal. Anambra is rich in natural gas, crude oil, bauxite, and ceramic. Intending to run on the same party in which her husband, Willie secured the governor seat, Ebele bought her forms from the All Progressives Grand Alliance, the ruling party in Anambra state. [3] With effective implementation, it should systematically grow as a major economic center in Nigeria, and West Africa. The government of Peter Obi, with the assistance of the UN-HABITAT, produced 20-year structural plans (20092028) for three major cities in the State: Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka the Capital Territory, to restore urban planning and guide their growth into the future. Your IP: The state places a high standard on secondary education. <> Having more than 13 oil wells situated in Anambra, Anambra state has the capacity to produce more than 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, with indigenous companies like Orient Petroleum, and Sterling Oil Exploration and Production Co. LTD (SEEPCO), already leading the way.[39]. Following elections to the state legislative assembly, the governor usually invites the party (or . Click now to take the first step towards your dream website! They are: Aguata Awka North Awka South Anambra East Anambra West Anaocha Ayamelum Dunukofia Ekwusigo Idemili North Idemili South Ihiala Njikoka Nnewi North Nnewi South Ogbaru Onitsha North Onitsha South Orumba North Orumba South Oyi Location [ edit] Governor of Anambra state, Chukwuma Soludo, has submitted a list of 20 commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for approval. Former Special Advisers in Obi?s government retained included, Barr. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Obiano had sent a list of 19 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. Earlier, about 24 hours after he was sworn in as Governor, Chief Obiano had appointed three principal officers to kick-start his administration and retained the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Oseloka Obaze. Required fields are marked *. Anambra is in the Igbo-dominated area that seceded as part of an independent Biafra in 1967, following rising tensions with Northern Nigeria. Igwe Peter Ikegbunem Udoji of Eziagulu Otu. [98], On 6 February 2010, Peter Obi was re-elected governor for a second term of four years, after a hot contest with Chris Ngige, a former governor of the state; Prof. Charles Soludo, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; and Andy Uba, who was a strong voice in the state's politics. The Anambra State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed all the 20 commissioner-nominees presented by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. They are: Boundaries are formed by Delta State to the west, Imo State and Rivers State to the south, Enugu State to the east, and Kogi State to the north. Nnamdi Azikiwe University. want to know more? Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has appointed 20 commissioners to work with him. endobj <> newsletters; inecpress; data protection bill, 2020; political . Anambra State consists of 21 local government areas. Fishing is also part of the economic mainstay of Anambra State more especially for communities along the riverine areas. Mrs. Anthonia Tabansi-Okoye (Special Duties) and Mrs. Vivian Nwandu (Millennium Development Goals, MDGs). It is classified as a sandstone cave (Lateritic sandstones of Campanian-Miocene age). Rt Hon CO Enweremadu 3. [specify] Anambra State students have won laurels, nationally and internationally in recent times. <> First created in 1917 when the U.S. was entering World War I, the debt ceiling has been raised by Congress (and occasionally the president, when authorized to do so by Congress) dozens of times since then. Awka, 17 September, 2020 - Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano has launched first Mobile Technology Health Insurance Platform . The action you just performed triggered the security solution. It would be recalled that the Traditional Ruler of Ukwulu, Igwe Peter Uyanwa had similarly been suspended for a similar misconduct the previous week. !(!0*21/*.-4;K@48G9-.BYBGNPTUT3? endobj <> Residents of Anambra State are primarily Igbo,[14][15] with the Igbo language serving as a lingua franca throughout the state. <> Your support matters. To have ecologically feasible development, planning requires an understanding of the growth dynamics. Others are Arch Amaechi Okwume (Urban Development and Town Planning), Mrs. Amaka Ilobi (Public Utilities), Mrs. Ngozi Okonkwo (Internally Generated Revenue, IGR), Chief Chikodi Anara (Security) and Dr. Onyeka Chikwuibezim (Youth Empowerment). The export of agricultural items is a continual boost to Anambra Internal Generated Revenue, as in 2017, $5 million was generated from the export of washed bitter leaf. Those who were newly appointed Commissioners and their respective portfolios as read out on the floor of the state Assembly by the Speaker, Princess Chinwe Nwaebili and were unanimously approved by the lawmakers were, Anali Chude (Attorney General/ Commissioner for Justice), Mr. Lawrence Chinwuba (Housing), Greg Obi (Finance), Professor Solomon Chukwu (Economic Planning/ Budget). This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. His administration was plagued by deep problems: the most notable was withholding of teachers' salaries in the school. Anambra State also has numerous Pentecostal churches like Assemblies of God Church,[61] Redeemed Church,[62] House on the Rock, Dominion City,[63] Dunamis, Winners' Chapel, and Christ Embassy. Tinubu (APC): 201,494 votes. Buckingham Academy of Management and Technology, Ogidi, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:16. Real battle begins: Photos emerge as Tinubu meets APC governors hours after Osinbajo's declaration. PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! The Anambra State Executive Council (informally, the Cabinet of Anambra State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Anambra State headed by the Governor of Anambra State. Survey: Cross-sectional - Health facility - Household - Individual - Interview - Urban-rural representative . The list of 17 suspects paraded indicated that. Copyright 2015 - 2021 | FINANCIAL WATCH, Haruna Magaji is a journalist, foreign policy expert and closet musician. Objnna Ekekwe Read More Abia State unveils new logo and identity at 25th anniversary Here comes Abia identity 25 years after her creation as a Federating Unit in the Nigeria Federation, Abia has joined Read More 139.99.131.86 [3] The state was created on 27 August 1991. The commissioners are; Mr Ifeatu Chinedu (Finance), Prof. Ofonze Amucheazi (Lands), Mr Ifeanyi Okoma (Works and Infrastructure ), Ms Chiamaka Nnake (Budget and Economy Planning) Dr Afam Obidike (Health), Mr Patrick Agha-mba (Youth Development), Mrs Ifeyinwa Obinabo (Women/Children Afairs), Dr Obinna Ugonnadi (Commerce and Industry), [52] The Owerre Ezukala caves and waterfalls are great tourist attractions in the state. [96], On 14 April 2007, Andy Uba of PDP was "elected" as the new governor of the state and, on 29 May, was sworn in. First noticed in 1938, the bronzes were later excavated by Thurstan Shaw (an English archaeologist). Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. 2 0 obj Awka and Onitsha had developed as pre-colonial urban centres: Awka was the craft industrial centre of the Nri hegemony. During the war, Anambra State was afflicted by a severe famine, which devastated much of the population. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Another notable and highly popular city in Anambra State is Onitsha. The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the . In 1991 a re-organisation divided Anambra into two states, Anambra and Enugu. It has great works of art in iron, bronze, copper, and pottery. One of those was in 2018, when two brothers, Atikpo Chukwuebuka and Ubaka Chukwuebuka, were the first to invent a machine, that could wash off the bitterness from bitter leaf (a highly nutritious vegetable). On June 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 By admin. His administration imposed a tuition fee of 3,000 Naira per term, for all secondary schools, which led to an unprecedented massive demonstration by secondary school students from all over the state. . [47] Now Anambra is fully set to complete and start operations in one the best airports in Nigeria, Anambra International Airport, Umueri. [38] This machine will greatly improve the productivity of vegetable farming in the state. There are 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Anambra State. LIST OF PROJECTS EXECUTED TO SUPPORT COVID 19 IN ANAMBRA STATE LAST QUARTER 2020 - FIRST QUARTER 2021. The stretch of more than 45km between the towns of Oba and Amorka contains a cluster of numerous thickly populated villages and small towns, giving the area an estimated average density of 1,5002,000 persons per square kilometre. Agriculture is an important economic sector in Anambra. The governor said he was confident that the commissioners and special advisers would deliver, and warned that anyone found wanting would be relieved of his position. US congratulates Nigeria on election, calls for calm, Elections: Police ban rallies, celebrationsin Kebbi, Elections: Imo, Rivers results manipulated, says Yiaga Africa, Balogun wont play second fiddle at Arsenal, Man slumps, dies during fight over parking space, Lagos hoodlum shoots lady dead on election day, flees, How 18 presidential candidates shared 25.3 million votes, How Tinubu emerged tops in a tight presidential race, Obasanjo partisan, trying to truncate democracy FG. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz [11] And also According to the 2019 Demographia world urban areas Onitsha is the 47th largest built-up urban areas in the world with more than 8 million populations Anambra is a very populous state, despite being the second smallest in area. The suspension of the Igwes followed the recommendation of their colleagues in the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council after their meeting at Prof Dora Akunyili Women Development Center Awka on Tuesday which took umbrage at the public conduct of the 12 Igwes that has been generating negative reviews in the media in the past one week. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria contribute to Legit.ng. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We bring you all the latest and breaking news happening in Nigeria. There is a fear that if too many people leave the villages, only the aged men and women will be left to farm. On 14 June 2007 the Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled that Peter Obi's tenure had not ended; therefore there was no vacancy in the governorship. To upgrade the state capital and improve traffic, Awka, Governor Willie Obiano signed off on construction of three fly-overs between the Amawbia and Arroma end of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, a distance of about three kilometres within the city. Soludo made the appointments on Tuesday, barely twelve days after his inauguration. Four Nigeria Police officers were confirmed dead and two injured in Anambra State when hoodlums hijacked #EndSARS protests in the State. Vanguard News, Sports and Business from vanguard Newspapers [94], Obi was ousted by a faction of the Anambra State House of Assembly on 2 November 2006 and replaced by Virginia Etiaba, his deputy. There has been both food scarcity in the region and over-population in urban areas. JSA, as he is fondly called, resides in Suleja, Abuja. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br He is a graduate of ABU Zaria and a member of the Nigerian union of journalists. 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