Anambra Reflection

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, says the state has become Nigeria’s most popular investment destination with over five billion US dollars investment attracted in two years.

Prominent citizens of Anambra State have continued to indicate their readiness to vote for Governor Willie Obiano for a second term in office. Most of those who are backing the Governor said they will support him for eliminating violent crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping and assassination in the state.

With the approach of Christmas, the Anambra State Government is not leaving any stone unturned to ensure a hitch free celebration not only for residents of the state but also for those who will visit to spend Christmas with their families and loved ones.

The Managing Director of Stine Industries Ltd, Amichi, millers of the popular Anambra rice, Chief Egwuonwu has assured that the rice is available at the Anambra Trade Fair tagged “Jubilee Fair” currently ongoing at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.

As the count down to the conclusion of the first term of the Governor Willie Obiano administration continues, some well meaning citizens of the state have concluded in unison that he deserves a second term in office.

The Anambra State Government will soon construct a pedestrian bridge at the Regina Caeli junction, Awka.

The Anambra State Government has promised to complete the Amansea – Nkpor- Bridge Head, Onitsha stretch of its street lighting project before the forthcoming Christmas holiday. Governor Willie Obiano who made the pledge during the symbolic switch-on of the newly installed street lights in Abagana, Njikoka local government area, said the aim is to restore night life and strengthen the existing security in the state, especailly during the festivity.

The Department of Petroleum Resources(DPR), in line with its regulatory mandate of ensuring sustainable development of Nigeria’s oil and gas resources hereby invites applications from suitably qualified University/Polytechnic Graduates as well as experienced and skilled professionals to fill the underlisted vacancies:

Recently, the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, declared that nothing will make him dump the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the platform which facilitated and guaranteed his emergence for this plum office. He affirmed that his resolution on this was borne out of personal convictions.

The Anambra State Government has held a two day training for caterers in the 21 LGAs of the state who were recently selected to implement the Federal Government’s Home Grown School Feeding Programme in the state.

The Federal Government is to distribute small mechanised equipment for harvesting rice to farmers in Anambra state in the coming weeks. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe disclosed this during an interactive meeting with a high powered Federal Government Agric Revolution Delegation and Members of the Anambra State’s Chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfill his economic promises to Nigerians.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has promised to review upwards Anambra State’s Agriculture Intervention Fund following a request by the state government to increase the fund for farmers in the state to engage more in mechanized agriculture.

The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to refund the N43bn the state spent on the rehabilitation of federal roads. The Governor said the reimbursement was necessary to facilitate the rehabilitation of more federal roads in the state, which were in deplorable conditions.

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has been lauded for his concern for the welfare of the less privileged following the recent suspension by the state government of certain categories of taxes and levies paid by tricycle (Keke) and motorcycle (Okada) operators in the state.

The Anambra State Government has commenced the first phase of its one million tree planting campaign in the state. Similarly, the government has launched the one-child-one-tree project for primary and secondary schools in the state.

Physically-challenged graduates of higher institutions who are indigenes of Anambra State are to get automatic employment from the state government. Governor Willie Obiano stated this during the Inaugural Visit of Catholic Bishop of Awka, His Lordship Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor to Onitsha. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, Governor Obiano said the state Civil Service Commission and Head of Service are working assiduously to ensure that only authentic Anambra indigenes gain the employment. He stressed that his administration is fighting the current economic recession headlong to address its biting effects on the people. The immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi who was also at the occasion advised the church against giving such titles as Duke or Ambassador as it divides the church unnecessarily. According to the former Governor, once you are part of the laity, you are equal as children of God and there should no...

An Address Presented by the Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency Chief Willie Obiano at the Third Adegboyega Awomolo & Associates Annual Colloquium in Abuja on October 4, 2016 Protocol I consider it an honour to stand before this great gathering today and talk about the future of Nigeria. Fellow compatriots; Agriculture is the future of our country. If we look back a little, we may recall that the earliest foundation of Nigeria’s economy was laid in Agriculture. And I dare say that with the fast approaching irrelevance of oil, Agriculture will resume its pride of place in our national economy. This is not a prophecy. No! This is the fact before us! Now, before go further, I must of necessity, thank Adegboyega Awomolo & Associates Annual Colloquium for finding me worthy of delivering this year’s lecture. I have always said that what makes any democracy strong is not only the presence of institutions but the quality of conversations and dialogues that happen among it...

In commemoration of the 2016 African Public Service Day, Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has recognised 35 civil servants for their exemplary service The event which drew workers from various departments of the Anambra State Civil Service, took place at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat in Awka, Anambra State Capital on Friday, September 30. The venue reverberated with excitement as the selected workers were one after the other, called up to receive their certificates of recognition and a handshake from the governor. Gov. Obiano urged them however, not to relent on their hard work, while assuring all workers of full salary payment before Christmas. The occasion was one that clearly portrayed the relationship between government and workers. An award recipient, Nwabufo Nwankwo was among workers who expressed excitement over the government’s deeds as well as the cordial relationship that exists between them and the civil servants. Commencement of 1000-Unit Housing Sche...

The Anambra State Government has increased subvention to the state Judiciary by one hundred percent with immediate effect. Gov Willie Obiano announced this at the St Patricks Cathedral, Awka during a mass to mark the commencement of the 2016-2017 Legal Year in the State. The church service was well attended by members of the Bar and Bench from within and outside the state, led by the State Chief Judge, Justice Peter Umeadi; the President of the state’s Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Samuel Okoye; Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SAN, and the Speaker of the State Assembly, Bar Rita Maduagwu, amongst others. Addressing the gathering, Gov Obiano explained that the measure was to ensure that the Judiciary is adequately empowered to undertake its functions effectively and to sustain the upgrade of court infrastructure in the state. The Governor noted that the present economic condition in the country has very dire implications for the state especially hunger and increase in crim...