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ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER FOR HEALTH MAKES UNSCHEDULED VISITS TO AWKUZU, ENUGWU-UKWU GENERAL HOSPITALS

By Chukwudi Nwauba :

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, has carried out unscheduled visits to Awkuzu and Enugwu-Ukwu General Hospitals aimed at assessing the state of healthcare, service delivery and ensuring that hospitals in the state maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, and patient care.

He toured various departments within both hospitals, including the outpatient and emergency units, as well as the wards.

During the visits, the Commissioner observed the condition of hospital facilities, the availability of medical supplies, and the overall welfare of patients and staff.

Dr. Obidike emphasized the importance of maintaining operational excellence in all public health facilities across the state.

“These unannounced visits are part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that healthcare facilities in the state are providing quality care to the people.

“It is essential that we maintain high standards in all our hospitals so as to foster public trust and improve health outcomes.

“I must commend the medical personnel at Awkuzu General Hospital for their commitment and professionalism in attending to their patients and I urged Enugwu-Ukwu medical personnel to learn from Awkuzu General Hospital workers.”

The Commissioner also took the opportunity to engage with hospital staff, offering support and encouragement, identifying areas that require improvement.

He acknowledged the hard work of the medical personnel and urged them to continue prioritizing patient care and professionalism at all times.

Dr. Obidike noted that the government of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo is committed to addressing any challenges identified at all times.

These unscheduled visits are part of the mandate given to us by the governor, broader strategy to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services in the state, with a focus on accountability, transparency, and public health improvement.

The Commissioner while calling on residents to report any issues they experience at healthcare facilities, assured them that prompt action will be taken where necessary.

*Nwauba is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.

ANAMBRA HEALTH COMMISSIONER APPLAUDS EKWULOBIA GENERAL HOSPITAL HEALTH WORKERS

By Chukwudi Nwauba :

Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, has commended the health workers at Ekwulobia General Hospital for their dedication and excellent service delivery.

Dr. Obidike made an impromptu visit to the facility at 7:25 pm on the evening of Nov. 14, 2024, emphasizing the importance of direct supervision in ensuring effective healthcare service.

He explained that his unannounced visit was part of the ongoing efforts to monitor the performance of healthcare workers across the state.

“Mr. Governor always tells us that any assignment not supervised is as good as not given,” he said, while reiterating the state’s commitment to ensuring quality healthcare for all.

He further said that the continuous monitoring of public healthcare facilities is essential in achieving optimal service delivery, expressing satisfaction that Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s investments in the sector were beginning to yield positive results.

The Commissioner encouraged the health workers to maintain their dedication and assured them of government’s continued support in improving healthcare services in the state.

*Chukwudi is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.

AGRIC COMMISSIONER CANVASES SUPPORT TO HARNESS BENEFITS IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

By Chukwuka Ugokwe :

The Anambra State Commissioner For Agriculture, Dr Forster Ihejiofor, has called for more concerted efforts by stakeholders for the state to access enormous benefits in organic agricultural produce.

He made the call in his office during a courtesy visit by a group under the umbrella of She Grows Her Food Initiative.

The Commissioner noted that development of organic farming could comfortably address numerous challenges, enhance profitability and promote healthy living in line with the Governor’s Wife, Dr Nonye Soludo’s Healthy Living Initiative.

“The effort is in tandem with what Mr Governor and his Wife, Dr Nonye Soludo are happy to see happen in the state. She has commenced Healthy Living Farms in local government areas and educational institutions in the state.

“She is giving out some seeds and encouraging school authorities to establish organic farms. Likewise, youths from your group could be found everywhere in the state growing organic foods.”

He added that government would exploit the public private partnership window to expand opportunities in organic farming.

“Bring the youths and we interface with them and we can get private sector to partner government and sponsor Demonstration Farms across the state.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs Ifeyinwa Uzoka, harped on the need to encourage youths to venture into organic farming, utilising demonstration farms to train others.

“This kind of youths are really what we are actually looking at in the agricultural sector. It will be good for us to start from your own farm, your cluster.”

The State Coordinator of the Group, Mr Linus Ugoo, who introduced Stem brand of organic fertilizers sourced to kick start Demonstration Farms, noted that over 80 youths trained in various areas of agriculture in Songhai Firm were already awaiting to train others.

While calling for government assistance to encourage the youths, he said that the products could be used to grow hybrid variety of crops including Okro, Tomatoes, Pepper, and Cucumber.

*Chukwuka is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER FOR HEALTH MAKES UNSCHEDULED VISITS TO AWKUZU, ENUGWU-UKWU GENERAL HOSPITALS

By Chukwudi Nwauba :

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, has carried out unscheduled visits to Awkuzu and Enugwu-Ukwu General Hospitals aimed at assessing the state of healthcare, service delivery and ensuring that hospitals in the state maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, and patient care.

He toured various departments within both hospitals, including the outpatient and emergency units, as well as the wards.

During the visits, the Commissioner observed the condition of hospital facilities, the availability of medical supplies, and the overall welfare of patients and staff.

Dr. Obidike emphasized the importance of maintaining operational excellence in all public health facilities across the state.

“These unannounced visits are part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that healthcare facilities in the state are providing quality care to the people.

“It is essential that we maintain high standards in all our hospitals so as to foster public trust and improve health outcomes.

“I must commend the medical personnel at Awkuzu General Hospital for their commitment and professionalism in attending to their patients and I urged Enugwu-Ukwu medical personnel to learn from Awkuzu General Hospital workers.”

The Commissioner also took the opportunity to engage with hospital staff, offering support and encouragement, identifying areas that require improvement.

He acknowledged the hard work of the medical personnel and urged them to continue prioritizing patient care and professionalism at all times.

Dr. Obidike noted that the government of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo is committed to addressing any challenges identified at all times.

These unscheduled visits are part of the mandate given to us by the governor, broader strategy to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services in the state, with a focus on accountability, transparency, and public health improvement.

The Commissioner while calling on residents to report any issues they experience at healthcare facilities, assured them that prompt action will be taken where necessary.

*Nwauba is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.

ANAMBRA STUDENTS DECRY TEACHER APATHY, SEEK GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION

By Chizoba Njaka :

Despite the Anambra State Government’s commitment to providing free and quality education from nursery to senior secondary school, some teachers’ lackluster attitude undermines this initiatives.

Investigations reveal widespread absenteeism among teachers who attend school solely to clock in, neglecting core subjects like Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, leaving the students at the mercy of corps members who lack teaching expertise.

In an interview, students from various government schools expressed concern that most often the test given to them in class are not supervised and monitored thus giving room for malpractices and undermining academic integrity.

According to the students, teachers often administer tests, withdraw to the staff room without monitoring or supervision.

They decried the teachers’ abusive language, excessive punishment and overwhelming take home assignments without prior instruction.

The students noted that teachers justify their lax attitude, saying, ”teaching is conscience-driven,’ implying no obligation since students don’t pay fees and there is no more financial motivation.

They urged the state government to establish daily monitoring teams to oversee teacher performance as well as student-teacher relationships as it concerns the core subjects to enable them get the best of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s education policy.

The students expressed gratitude to the state government for promoting education, fostering global parity and prayed for continued wisdom and visionary leadership.

  • Njaka is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

GROUP LEADER COMMENDS MARKET CHAIRMAN FOR EMPOWERING PETTY TRADERS, NURSING MOTHERS

By Juliana Nwachukwu/Ngozi Okoli/Anakor Judith :

Group leader, Anambra State Civil Liberties Organization (CLO),  a Civil Rights Activist, Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme AMBP-UN, has lauded the Chairman Sokoto Road Market Traders Association, Hon.Emeka Mbachu for empowering some petty traders and nursing mothers during the Association’s end of the year praying session on Nov. 8, 2024.

Ezekwueme in his release said that Mbachu’s humanitarian, patriotic and selfless disposition deserved commendation and emulation, a clear indication that he came to serve not to be served.

“He has demonstrated in words and actions that he has the wherewithall to render selfless services and sacrifices for the interest and social welfare of traders and citizens. He has to the best of his ability protected interest of most of the petty traders, hawkers, cart and barrow pushers, jobbers, downtrodden and indigent citizens.

“Recently because of his wisdom and maturity, he saved the life of a thief about to be lynched by angry mob for pick pocketing and stealing.

“Information at our disposal indicates that last year, he provided bags of rice to some indigent traders and it is yearly event as part of his social responsibility. He also provided mother care items to some nursing mothers, gave grants of #100,000 each to four indigent petty traders.”

Appreciating his generosity and compassion, some of his executive , friends and associates raised another amount that makeup the total amount to #400,000 which each of the recipients went home happily with #100,000 each.

“He has justified the confidence reposed on him through his good works, compassion, care and concern for his members.”

Ezekwueme appealed to other market leaders and affluent individuals to emulate him saying, “one has not lived unless he lives for others and leadership is a call for service to humanity not for accumulation of wealth or for self-glorification to the detriment of the people, which is now a norm”.

According to John Holmes, There is no exercise better for the heart and humanity than reaching down and lifting people up which Hon. Mbachu has manifested through his humanitarian disposition.

“Let us collectively and collaboratively show love, empathy, charity and goodwill to one another in order to make our good better, our better best,” Ezekwueme posited.

*The officers are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

EMPOWERING EDUCATION: TINUBU’ WIFE, NONYE SOLUDO DONATE WRITING MATERIALS TO ANAMBRA SCHOOLS 

By Obiageli Nwankwo :

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and  Dr Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo have supported education in Anambra hinterlands with the provision of writing materials

This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Education, Anambra State, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh during the distribution exercise to state government schools in Awka North Local Government Area.

In this initial phase, four primary schools in Awka North were among the beneficiaries: Obuno Primary School, Ebenebe; Unity Primary School, Awba Ofemili; Agueke Primary School, Ugbenu; and Community Primary School, Ugbenu, 205.

Addressing the pupils during the event, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, explained that the materials were donated by the wife of the president,  Senator Oluremi Tinubu through her Renewed Hope Initiative and Dr Nonye Soludo through the Healthy Living initiative. 

Prof. Chuma-Udeh emphasized that the materials aimed to empower students in rural areas educationally and eliminate the challenge of studying without essential writing resources in these areas. She encouraged the pupils to study diligently to secure a brighter future.

Mrs. Agatha Ajuorah, Headteacher of Obuno Primary School in Ebenebe, expressed gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries, thanking Dr. Nonye Soludo and Senator Oluremi Tinubu. She also commended Governor Charles Soludo for his commitment to ensuring that every child in Anambra State has access to quality education.

The event included interactive questions from the commissioner, with students rewarded for correctly stating the names of the First Ladies of Nigeria and Anambra State. The gathering echoed with enthusiastic chants of “Thank You, Mama Anambra” and “Thank You, Mama Nigeria” from excited students and teachers.

The distribution exercise was attended by the Ministry of Education’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, and board members from the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), and Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC).

* Nwankwo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

HEADTEACHER DEMOTED OVER PERSISTENT ABSENCE IN AWKA NORTH 

By Obiageli Nwankwo :

The headteacher of Unity Primary School in Awba Ofemili, Awka North LGA, Mrs. Bertha Chidebe has been demoted and directed to hand over her duties to the next senior officer, Mrs. Helen Okafor, due to consistent absence from her post.

This action was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, during the distribution of writing materials donated by Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Dr. Nonye Soludo to state-run primary schools in Anambra State.

The commissioner expressed disappointment with the poor condition of the school and, upon further investigation, found that the headteacher had been largely absent from her responsibilities.

During the visit, Prof. Chuma-Udeh observed that the school was in a state of neglect, with overgrown fields and classrooms in disrepair, some even missing roofs.

The commissioner urged community leaders and the town union to help renovate the school to create a safe and conducive environment for learning.

In a related visit, the commissioner also expressed concern over conditions at the Community Primary School in Ugbenu 205, where she noted that some students were leaving school before the official dismissal time of 1:30 p.m.

Furthermore, Prof. Chuma-Udeh announced that the state will conduct a re-evaluation and accreditation exercise for schools. She warned that any school failing to meet standard management practices will face consequences, including the demotion of its management or termination of employment.

* Nwankwo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

DPO EKUASE ASSUMES COMMAND OF FEGGE POLICE STATION, WARNS CRIMINALS 

By Juliana Nwachukwu  :

A new Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Mr. Ekuase Monday, (SP), has taken over the Fegge Police station in Onitsha, the commercial hub of Southeast, urged residents to come up with useful information that will lead to arrest of criminals.

 Reading the  riot act to criminals, he stated that they better vacate the area in their own interest or be ready to meet their waterloo, assuring the informants that their identity would not be disclosed.

Mr. Monday who is transferred from Makurdi, Benue State capital, and hails from Edo State, reiterated that the area cannot be save haven for criminals, expressed satisfaction with the hospitality of the residents.

The new DPO who succeeded Mr. Uche Noah, (CSP), the immediate past DPO of the station, expressed satisfaction with the hospitality of the residents, pledged their support to ensure that the area is free of crime and criminality. 

“They are really good people and I am going to work with them to ensure that the area is crime free.

“My warning to the criminals is that they should leave Fegge or meet their untimely death. With the  cooperation of the residents we will work in synergy because fighting crime is everybody’s business, it is not left for the police or security operatives alone,” he stated.

He disclosed further that the type of hospitality and cooperation he received from the residents have not been experienced in places he had served, adding that he will not disappoint them and the police authority to find him worthy to serve in Fegge Police station.

* Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

ANAMBRA NUJ HOLDS PRESS WEEK, MAN OF YEAR 2024 AWARDS 

By Bernadette Nwakile :

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council holds Press Week and Man of the Year 2024  Awards at Godwin Ezeemo International Press Center, on November 7.

In his speech, the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, expressed his profound gratitude to Anambra NUJ, noting that the activities of the Government are now being reported unlike before, pleading for continued support to the present administration.

Gov Soludo was represented at the event by Dr. Law Mefor, Anambra Commissioner for Information.

The Key Note Speaker, Dr. Monday Ashibogwu spoke extensively on the Theme: “The Media, And Trajectories for Anambra State’s Future In a Dwindling Economy”.

In her Speech, the Chairman of the Occasion, Prof. Chinyere Okunna said, “the Roles of the  Mass Media are Surveillance and Agenda Setting which we are doing today, to tell the public and masses what watchdogs is all about”.

She praised the State NUJ Chairman, Odogwu Emeka Odogwu PhD, for his doggedness and diligence in moving the Council forward as expected of him by members.

Contributing, the Head of Service, Barr. Theodora Igwegbe who represented the Wife of the Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, expressed her sincere gratitude to the Chairman of the NUJ for the wonderful cooperation between members and the government, pleading to sustain that fellowship.

Earlier in an address of welcome, the Chairman of Nigerian Labour Congress(NLC) Anambra State, Comrade Humphrey Emeka Nwafor welcomed the Distinguished Guests and thanked the Governor of Anambra, Prof. Soludo for his support, urging him to carry Journalists along as the Watchdogs of the Society.

Highlights of the events were the presentation of Awards to Dr. Nonye Soludo, Anambra State Governor’s Wife/Founder, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, as the Most Supportive Governor’s wife in Southeast and Voice of the Voiceless in Southeast, 2024. 

The Traditional Ruler of Alor, HRM, Igwe MacAnthony Chinedu Elibe Okonkwo, bagged the NUJ Anambra 2024 Philanthropist of the Year for his proven track record of leadership, philanthropy and Community development.

Dr. Chinedu Anthony Umeadi, who was conferred 2024 NUJ Anambra Man of the Year was as a result of his support for education, improving the health of the people, youth empowerment and poverty alleviation through his Foundation.

Hon. Oliver N Okennah (Dikemba Ebenebe), bagged the 2024 NUJ Anambra Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year for using his innovative approaches to improving families in need, students for better tomorrow and agricultural productivity in rural areas.

The event was well attended by dignitaries including the 2023 NUJ Anambra Man of the Year, HRH, Igwe Pharm Alex Uzo Onyido(Ezechuamagha of Ogidi Kingdom).

In a vote of thanks, the Chairman, NUJ Anambra State, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD thanked all that graced the occasion, soliciting for financial support to enable the Council to complete the projects at hand even as he wished them journey mercies back to their different destinations.

*Bernadette is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

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