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‎ ACTDA INTENSIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TO SUPPORT SOLUDO’S ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY

By MaryAnn Chukwuma
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‎The Anambra Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) has intensified environmental awareness, supporting Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s state of emergency on the environment across the capital territory.
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‎The initiative was highlighted in an environmental awareness video published on ACTDA’s official Facebook page on Friday, July 10.
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‎The video encouraged residents to embrace proper waste disposal, maintain clean surroundings and protect the environment through responsible daily practices.
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‎ACTDA urged citizens to keep drainages free from obstruction and avoid indiscriminate waste disposal to reduce flooding and improve public health.
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‎The awareness campaign aligns with Governor Soludo’s environmental emergency aimed at building a cleaner, greener and flood-resilient Anambra.
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‎The Soludo administration continues to promote environmental sustainability through public sensitisation, community participation and responsible environmental management across the state.
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‎ACTDA stressed that environmental protection is a shared responsibility requiring the commitment of residents, businesses and communities.
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‎The authority reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining environmental awareness campaigns that support the government’s vision of a clean and healthy Anambra.
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‎Residents were encouraged to support Governor Soludo’s environmental initiatives by adopting habits that preserve the environment and enhance the state’s overall cleanliness.
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‎MaryAnn Chukwuma is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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‎ACHUGBU HANDS OVER AS PERMANENT SECRETARY, MOKWE PLEDGES TEAMWORK, CONTINUITY

By Stella Anekwe
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‎Former Permanent Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs. Chinwe Achugbu, on July 10 officially handed over the affairs of the ministry to the Supervisory Permanent Secretary, Barr. Jacinta Nkeiruka Mokwe, following her appointment as the Permanent Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Lands.
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‎Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mrs. Achugbu described her tenure in the ministry as rewarding and fulfilling, expressing gratitude to members of staff for their unwavering support, cooperation, and solidarity throughout her service. In her words, “It has been a truly rewarding, joyful, and pleasant experience working with all of you.”
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‎She commended the Heads of Department (HoDs) for their encouragement and commitment, reminding staff that redeployment is an integral part of the civil service. According to her, public servants should always be prepared for transfers to other ministries whenever the need arises.
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‎In her remarks, the Supervisory Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Barr. Jacinta Nkeiruka Mokwe, acknowledged the challenge of overseeing the ministry while simultaneously serving as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands.
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‎She, expressed confidence that God would grant her the wisdom and strength to discharge her responsibilities effectively. “I am serving in two major ministries, but I trust God to grant me a smooth and successful tenure,” she said.
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‎Barr. Mokwe described Mrs. Achugbu as a close friend and pledged to build on the achievements she recorded during her tenure.
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‎She reiterated that redeployment is a normal feature of the civil service, noting that officers can be reassigned at any time. Stressing that the guiding principle of the service is to “obey the last order,” she urged members of staff to remain committed, adaptable, and dedicated to their duties.
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‎She reminded the staff that they were all serving the same government and called on them to work together as a united team, emphasizing that no individual can achieve meaningful success alone.
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‎Barr. Mokwe also disclosed that the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, had given her a warm reception and assured her of the ministry’s support and cooperation, expressing confidence in a smooth and productive working relationship with the staff.
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‎Stella Anekwe is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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‎FEDPOLY OKO FLAGS OFF TETFUND 1.7MWH SOLAR MINI-GRID PROJECT

By Nkiru Anakor
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‎Federal Polytechnic, Oko, has officially commenced the installation of a 1.7MWh Mini-Grid Solar Power Project under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), marking a significant step towards improving energy reliability and sustainability at the institution. The project was flagged off on July 10, during an official site handover ceremony attended by representatives of TETFund, the Polytechnic Management, and the contracting firm.
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‎The rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, formally handed over the project site to the contractors for immediate commencement of work. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Awuzie said the project is expected to be completed within six months.
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‎She explained that the 1.7MWh solar mini-grid is designed to provide renewable, reliable, and cost-effective electricity to power critical academic and administrative operations across the institution. The rector noted that, upon completion, the project would improve operational efficiency, reduce energy costs, and ensure a more stable electricity supply to key facilities within the Polytechnic.
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‎Also speaking, Engr. Odo commended the achievements recorded under the leadership of Dr. Awuzie, noting that Federal Polytechnic, Oko, was selected as one of the beneficiary institutions under the TETFund Mini-Grid Solar Power Initiative. According to him, the initiative is part of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at strengthening energy reliability in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
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‎He explained that the mini-grid is not intended to replace the institution’s entire power supply but to guarantee uninterrupted electricity to critical facilities, including administrative offices, ICT centres, laboratories, and other essential service areas.
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‎Engr. Odo added that the project would enhance energy reliability, lower operational costs, and promote greater energy independence for the institution.
‎In his remarks, the Team Leader of Trade and Tech International Limited, Engr.
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‎Mohammed Jibril, expressed appreciation to TETFund for the confidence reposed in the company. He assured the Polytechnic Management that the project would be executed in strict compliance with the approved Bill of Quantities and technical specifications, while meeting the stipulated completion timeline.
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‎Nkiru Anakor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State

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KEYPLUS PHARMACY URGES PUBLIC TO EXERCISE CAUTION IN USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES

By Obianuju Isima

Keyplus Pharmacy has advised the public to exercise caution when using herbal remedies, warning that products labeled as “natural” may still pose health risks if not used properly.

In a public health advisory released on their Facebook page on July 11, the pharmacy noted that many people turn to herbal medicines believing they are entirely safe. However, it warned that misuse such as taking excessive doses, combining herbal remedies with prescription medications, or using unverified products can lead to serious health complications.

According to the advisory, potential risks associated with improper use of herbal medicines include liver damage, kidney problems and harmful interactions with prescribed drugs.

The pharmacy emphasized the importance of seeking professional medical advice before taking herbal supplements, particularly for individuals who are already receiving treatment for existing health conditions.

Keyplus Pharmacy encouraged consumers to obtain herbal products from reputable sources, follow recommended dosage instructions and consult qualified healthcare professionals whenever they have concerns about the safety or suitability of a product.

The advisory stressed that informed and careful use of herbal medicine is essential for protecting public health and preventing avoidable complications.

“Your safety is priceless. Be informed, be careful, and always consult a professional,” the advisory stated.

Health experts continue to emphasize that while some herbal products may offer benefits, they should be used responsibly and with appropriate professional guidance.

Obianuju Isima is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State

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ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES STATEWIDE VALUE REFORMATION INITIATIVE

By Peter Onyejegbu

Anambra State Government has officially commenced a statewide engagement process aimed at driving value reformation, a core pillar of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s Development Agenda.

Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, led a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Awka on Friday to address the alarming decline in societal values, specifically citing the prevalence of “get money quick syndrome” and criminal activities such as ritualism and fraud.

“We can no longer pretend as if there is no cause for alarm,” Dr. Mefor stated, emphasizing that the Governor’s mandate goes beyond law enforcement to foster a deep-seated cultural shift.

The initiative seeks to cultivate a “New Onye Anambra”, a citizen defined by integrity, diligence, and patriotism.

The meeting featured contributions from a diverse coalition, including the Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism Commissioner [Mr. Udoji Amedu] the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Value Reformation Pham. Oby Uchebo, Chairman Nigerian Union of Journalists- Anambra State Chapter Odogwu Emeka Odogwu PhD, Representative of Anambra State Town Unions Council[ASTUC] Representativeof National Orientation Agency [NOA], the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations [NIPR], Religious Leaders, Senior Staff of the Ministry, Civil Society Organizations, Representatives of Ministry of Education. etc

Participants unanimously agreed that the reformation of the state’s moral fabric is an urgent collective responsibility required to ensure long-term social cohesion.

The state government intends to use this stakeholder engagement as a foundation for a broader, sustained campaign to reshape the ethical landscape of the state

RESTORING OUR MORAL COMPASS: ANAMBRA BEGINS STATEWIDE VALUE REFORMATION

By Peter Onyejegbu

Anambra State Government is taking a bold step to restore the core values of hard work, honesty, and patriotism among its citizens.

Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, recently convened a key stakeholders’ meeting in Awka to kickstart a statewide push for value reformation.

This initiative aligns with Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s “Solution Agenda,” which envisions a “new Onye Anambra”, someone who prides themselves on integrity and social responsibility.

Why now? With the rise of the “get quick money syndrome,” ritualism, and fraud, the state is acting to prevent the decaying of moral fabric that holds our communities together.

As Dr. Mefor noted, “We can no longer pretend that all is well. The time for collective action is now.
From the Clergy to the National Orientation Agency, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Town Unions and civil society groups, the consensus is clear, reforming our values is a duty we all will share.”

Let’s work together to build the Anambra of our dreams!

Anambra needs you to be the best version of yourself.

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GOVERNOR SOLUDO STRENGTHENS PENSION WELFARE IN ANAMBRA

By MaryAnn Chukwuma.

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has strengthened pension welfare in Anambra State through consistent reforms prioritizing retirees’ dignity, financial security, and improved access to their lawful retirement entitlements.

Since assuming office in 2022, the administration has sustained regular pension payments, demonstrating commitment to improving retired civil servants’ welfare while restoring confidence in government’s responsibilities to pensioners.

The Soludo administration has addressed inherited pension challenges by settling outstanding obligations in phases, bringing relief to many retirees burdened by years of uncertainty and delayed retirement benefits.

To improve transparency, the government introduced credible verification exercises, eliminating irregularities while ensuring genuine pensioners receive their benefits promptly through a more efficient and accountable pension administration system.

Through the Office of the Head of Service, the state also cracked down on middlemen involved in retirement processing, protecting retirees from exploitation and promoting transparent, direct, and seamless service delivery.

Recognizing prevailing economic realities, Governor Soludo approved pension adjustments following salary reviews, enabling retirees to benefit from improved welfare alongside serving public servants across the state.

The administration has continued phased gratuity payments, helping retired teachers, local government employees, and state civil servants meet essential needs while enjoying greater financial stability after dedicated years of service.

Through these achievements, Governor Soludo has reaffirmed that dedicated public service deserves lasting recognition, ensuring retirement remains a period of dignity, security, confidence, and peace of mind for Anambra workers.

MaryAnn Chukwuma is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State

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2026 INTERNATIONAL CAREER DAY: IFITEDUNU TOWN UNION HOSTS PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS TO MAIDEN CAREER TALKS

By Chris Chikelue

To mark this year’s Career Day, the Ifitedunu Town Union, Dunukofia Local Government Area, Anambra State has hosted all Primary School Pupils in the area to a maiden career seminar.

The event which held at the Civic Centre, Ifitedunu on Friday, July 10 brought together Government and Private owned primary school pupils to listen and be tutored on different careers, how to make career choices and to ask questions on what has been bothering them in the career choosing scope.

While declaring the event open, the President General, Ifitedunu who also is the Chairman of the occasion, Professor Stephen Ufearoh urged the parents and guardians to take advantage of the State Government free education policy to bring up their children and wards with no fear.

He said the Ifitedunu Town Union also has been contributing in the upbring of the school children by sponsoring them in the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and the University Matriculation Examinations.

“We have a scholarship scheme for those aspiring to get into the University and for those of them that are already in the University whose family are unable to sponsor; we have told them that it is important that everybody should go to school and that money will not be the problem, we are ready to help them.”

He said the career talks were designed to catch them young and instill the desire to go to school in the children.

“You can see in the society that the youths are going wild with many into drugs, kidnapping and other crimes so we have decided to catch them young by teaching them that it is better to go to school and study hard to become somebody useful in the society rather than joining to destroy the community through partaking in social malaise.”

He urged parents to adhere to taking their children through school saying that though they may pick other career afterwards but schooling is very important in the early stage of the children’s lives.

“They should let them go to school and have their certificates so that if there are opportunities in future for positions to be covered by educated persons in the society then those children can fit into those positions and represent the community and their families accordingly.”

While commenting, the Guidance and Counselors, Ifitedunu Primary Schools led by the Head of Department, Amb. Solomon Nwankwo also urged parents to allow their children and wards to choose their careers themselves and desist from forcing them to a particular course different from what their choices.

He also advised the Guidance and Counseling Unit of the area to assist the children in various ways to stay in line of the provisions of the school and the choice they have made.

He thanked the Town Union for assisting to put the event together and the LGA Educational authority for their cooperation in grooming the school children.

Some pupils also joined their voices to thank the organisers of the programme. They said they have stronger conviction after the talks that they can pursue their dreams and choices in education to the peak of it all.

There were drama, cultural dance, debate and choreographic displays at the tail end of the career talks.

Chikelue is of the Anambra State Ministry of Information and Value Reformation

BLOGGER APOLOGIZES TO GOVERNOR SOLUDO, FAMILY OVER FALSE SOCIAL MEDIA PUBLICATIONS

By Igboeli Uche Patience

Mr. Ejike Ofoegbu, who runs the Facebook page Igbo Real Time Magazine, has publicly apologized to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, and his family for repeatedly publishing false stories and allegations against them.

In a five-minute video posted on Facebook, Ofoegbu admitted that the stories he published about Governor Soludo and his son, Ozonna, were false and fabricated.

He said: “One of the false claims I made, for which I sincerely ask for forgiveness, was the statement that read: ‘I will arrest anyone who calls Ozonna my son. He is not my son. I disowned him years ago, and he is no longer a member of the Soludo family.’ This statement was false. Our current Governor, Charles Soludo, never made such a statement.

“The second false claim was where I wrote: ‘I don’t take advice from my father. He was a drunkard who beat my mother when I was young.’ This statement was also false. Ozonna never uttered those words while dancing; I simply fabricated the story.

“The third was when I claimed: ‘I ordered Uzo from Temu; his Chinese name is Robmanson.’ This statement was equally false and fabricated.

“I want Nigerians and everyone watching this video to know that I made these statements on my own because I wanted them to go viral. They were never true.

“The last false claim I made was the post that said: ‘BREAKING NEWS: They should organize a drinking competition between my father and Wike.’ That statement was also false. Ozonna never said that. I made it because viral content on Facebook attracts more advertising revenue. That was my reason for doing it. It was never my intention to hurt our able governor or his son, Ozonna. It was an act of ignorance.

“To all Nigerians watching this, I am truly sorry for my actions. I will do everything within my power to withdraw all the false accusations from social media.”

The apology comes after Ofoegbu admitted that the allegations he published against Governor Soludo and his family were entirely fabricated and made solely to attract attention and increase engagement on social media.

Uche Igboeli is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State

COMMISSIONER OKOYE EMPHASISES DISCIPLINE, ACCOUNTABILITY IN BUDGET AND ECONOMIC PLANNING MINISTRY

By Maureen Agbala

The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Chukwukadibia Okoye, has reiterated the importance of discipline, accountability and professionalism in the ministry, as he met with directors and heads of departments at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka.

The management meeting, held on July 10, focused on strengthening internal processes and improving the ministry’s capacity to deliver on its mandate in support of Anambra State’s development agenda.

Addressing the management team, Mr. Okoye stressed the need for punctuality and regular attendance, noting that public service requires commitment, responsibility and respect for official schedules.

He disclosed that recent unscheduled inspections revealed that some offices were not occupied during official resumption hours, describing the situation as a concern that needed to be addressed.

“Punctuality is essential to effective service delivery. Staff are expected to report to work promptly and remain at their duty posts except where official approval has been granted,” he said.

The commissioner announced measures aimed at improving the conduct of official meetings, saying that meetings would commence at the scheduled time and attendance would be monitored to encourage adherence to agreed schedules.

In addition, Mr. Okoye directed that minutes of meetings should be circulated at least 48 hours before subsequent meetings to enable participants to prepare adequately and contribute more effectively to deliberations.

The meeting reviewed key programmes and activities of the ministry, including departmental reports, the Medium-Term Sector Strategy (MTSS), engagements with the National Economic Council (NEC), preparations for the 2027 budget cycle and other ongoing government initiatives.

Mr. Okoye called for improved documentation, formal handover procedures and timely progress reporting on all ministry programmes, stressing that every assignment should have clear ownership and measurable outcomes.

“Proper documentation and timely reporting are critical to transparency and effective monitoring. We must ensure that all programmes are implemented with clear responsibilities and measurable results,” he added.

The commissioner encouraged staff to embrace the ministry’s renewed focus on teamwork, transparency and professionalism, expressing confidence that these measures would enhance service delivery and strengthen the ministry’s role in driving Anambra State’s economic planning and development initiatives.

Maureen is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State