Obiano Wows Lagos with Account of Stewardship, Nets N500m from Security Fundraising

The crime-bursting governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has received an overwhelming support from Anambra indigenes in Lagos who rallied around him at the weekend and pooled a N500m (half a billion naira) to support the great job he is doing in providing efficient and effective security in the state.

VIDEO: WILLIE OBIANO 100 DAYS IN OFFICE

 

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The
official video of the first 100 Days in Office of the Executive
Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano is out on YouTube.

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Obiano’s Operation Kpochapu Foil Bank Robbery Attempt in Awka

 

A gang of armed robbers who made a desperate attempt to rob a new generation bank along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway were forcefully repelled by men of the dreaded Operation Kpochapu, the special anti-crime unit of the Anambra State Police Command who gunned down the leader of the suspected criminals in a gun battle.

The robbery gang had struck at about 2.am on Friday night when it imagined that the police would have lost vigilance but were surprised when the police made a dramatic swoop on them. Stunned by the sudden appearance of the police on the scene, the robbers opened fire to blast their way out of the scene but the men of Operation Kpochapu replied in self-defense, killing their leader who was later identified as Izu, a notorious armed robber whose men had been behind many raids on churches in Anambra State in the last few years.

ALL THE PICTURES: Anambra Security Fund Raising in Lagos led by Gov Obiano

 

Did you miss any bit of the Special Security Fund Raising Dinner held by Anambra State Government at Muson Centre, Lagos, yesterday.

I bring to you all the glamour in pictures when Governor Willie Obiano united Ndi Anambra in Lagos in a common course.

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Obiano's Speech at 1st Security Fund Raising in Lagos

 

Securing the Dream of a new Anambra State

AN ADDRESS PRESENTED BY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE CHIEF WILLIE OBIANO AT THE FIRST SEURITY FUND RAISING IN LAGOS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th 2014

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PHOTOS: Security Fund Raising in Lagos led by Willie Obiano

The First Security Fund Raising Dinner by Ndi Anambra in Lagos to support the huge efforts of Chief Willie Obiano to make our dear State the number one investment destination in Nigeria is in progress at Muson Centre, Lagos.

Here are some early pictures...

Supreme Court Verdict: Obiano promises 15,000 jobs from Rice Production and other Ventures to Celebrating youths

 

The Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano has assured the United Anambra Youths Assembly (U-AYA) that his administration is commitment towards the accelerated development of the State and creation of up to 15,000 job opportunities. The job opportunities include 10,000 from the State rice project and another 5000 from a four-star hotel facility said to be first of its kind in the South-East zone which he said would engage the youths whom he described as the active segment of the population. Governor Obiano stated this while receiving the youths who converged at the Government House Awka today with drums, drumming and dancing to congratulate him on his latest victory at the Supreme Court which laid to rest all disputes concerning his victory in the gubernatorial election of November 2013 and declaration as the duly elected governor of Anambra State.

Willie Effect Takes Hold of Ndi Anambra by Emeka Ozumba

 

There is a palpable sense of expectation in Anambra State. The surreal feeling can be felt in the renewed spring in the stride of Ndi Anambra everywhere you find them in the surface of the earth, irrespective of political affiliations. It is a sense of pride and fulfilment borne out of the people’s re-discovery and belief in their state’s growth and prospects. In a re-enactment of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, there is a new found ‘can do spirit’ enveloping the heartland of the Igbo race. In the street parlance of the yuppies, it is called ‘swag’.

The evidence is there to behold by the discerning. How could anyone miss the evolving phenomenon – the gradual return of the exciting times across Anambra State? Though still muted, it literarily hits you once you cross the Niger Bridge approaching Upper Iweka axis. In fact, the feeling is gradually sipping across the state like kerosene flowing on a path paved with gravel. Indeed, a sense of the return of the good times is percolating the state and is set to burst to the surface in due course, all thanks to the Willie effect.

VIDEO: Obiano signs MOU to improve Rice Production, the Vision behind the project

 

Governor Willie Obiano recently signed an MOU with Joseph Agro Industries limited a private agro- allied company to rehabilitate the state's rice mill and boost rice production in the state.

View this short video to find out more on the vision behind the project.

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Obiano Dedicates Supreme Court Victory to Ndi Anambra

 

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has dedicated the Supreme Court judgment which   re-affirmed his declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the governor of the State and was subsequently upheld by the Election Petitions Tribunal as well as the Court of Appeal, to the people of the state, saying that it is a victory for everyone.

Addressing the press at the Governor’s Lodge after the news of his victory filtered in from Abuja, Governor Obiano also maintained that the victory had strengthened his resolve to serve Ndi Anambra more diligently and selflessly.  

Breaking... Obiano floors Ngige, Tony Nwoye at the Supreme Court

  

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has defeated Dr Chris Ngige and Comr Tony Nwoye once again at the Supreme Court with respect to the 2013 Gubernatorial Election in Anambra State.

The 7 Supreme Court Judges unanimously dismissed the case brought before it by Sen Chris Ngige and All Progressives Congress for lack of evidence.

In same vain, the learned Judges also dismissed the appeal by PDP and Tony Nwoye...

Details soon…

Obiano’s Economic Programmes Attract $382m Investments to Anambra State

 

Governor Willie Obiano’s pursuit of excellence in Anambra State has continued to resound across the world as the investment community recently responded to his economic programmes by investing a whopping $382.3m (N62bn) into various strategic economic segments in the state.

Out of this sum, a total of $220m was signed in at the weekend when two major investors decided to swoop on the agricultural and tourism sectors of the state. The companies are Joseph Agro Ltd which pumped in the sum of $150m into the Omor Rice Mill project in Ayamelum Local Government Area of the state and Cardinal Developers Trust Ltd which is investing the sum of $70m in a four-star hotel project in Onitsha respectively.

Willie Obiano’s Six Months of Magic in Anambra State

  

Six months ago when Chief Willie Obiano mounted the saddle of leadership in Anambra State, there was understandable anxiety among Ndi Anambra. The outgoing governor Peter Obi’s humble disposition and outstanding performance had left people wondering if anyone else could sustain the tradition of excellence he had established in the state, let alone improve upon it. This is in spite of the former governor’s assurances during the campaign days that he was confident that whatever he had achieved in government would be surpassed by the man he had anointed to succeed him. 

Anambra is Peaceful, Secure and Serene with great Tourism potentials - Governor Obiano tells GUS delegation

 

Take advantage of the peace, security and serene environment of Anambra state with its great tourism potentials as you embark on your latest adventure in our State. Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano stated this while welcoming the delegation for the 11^th edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search Television Reality Show holding in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area who were on a courtesy visit at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia.

An elated Governor of the State, Chief Willie Obiano could not hide his feelings about the development and told the organizers and the GUS participants during a courtesy call at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia that the State has huge tourism potentials for exploration. According to the Governor; “most of the sites including the Ogbunike Cave have numerous appeals that bring people closer to nature. My administration is committed to making the state conducive for all and I am glad you are taking advantage of the peace we have in Anambra State and I welcome you.”

More Kidnappers’ Warehouses Fall to Obiano’s Bulldozers in Anambra

Chief Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State and Hassan Karma, Commissioner of Police addressing the press after the demolition exercise.

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has remained resolute in his determination to free the state from violent criminals as three more buildings used by kidnappers as “warehouses” for their victims went up in a plume of dust and debris in the quite town of Nando  in Anambra East Local Government Area on Friday.

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Willie Obiano and the Changing Face of Awka By James Eze

 

Six months after he took the oath of office as the governor of Anambra State, clear signs are beginning to emerge that Chief Willie Obiano might just be the man to give Ndi Anambra the state capital they have dreamed of in the last 23 years. These signs might be silent in nature like the sudden appearance of a fancy office properly designated as the Awka Capital Development Authority (ACDA), or loud like the pulling down of the structure at Aroma Junction and the huge construction efforts going on there to lay the foundation of a fancy flyover and a tunnel that will change the landscape of the town. The truth though is that no matter the nature of these signs, it can no longer be denied that Awka, the capital city of one of Nigeria’s frontline states is on the cusp of change.

Willie Obiano and the Changing Face of Awka By James Eze

 

Six months after he took the oath of office as the governor of Anambra State, clear signs are beginning to emerge that Chief Willie Obiano might just be the man to give Ndi Anambra the state capital they have dreamed of in the last 23 years. These signs might be silent in nature like the sudden appearance of a fancy office properly designated as the Awka Capital Development Authority (ACDA), or loud like the pulling down of the structure at Aroma Junction and the huge construction efforts going on there to lay the foundation of a fancy flyover and a tunnel that will change the landscape of the town. The truth though is that no matter the nature of these signs, it can no longer be denied that Awka, the capital city of one of Nigeria’s frontline states is on the cusp of change.

Obiano Lifts Anambra Broadcasting Service, 23 years after

Photo: Anambra State, Governor Willie Obiano and Mr Hassan Fawaz, Managing Director, of COMFAX Nigeria Limited, Hon Commissioner for Information Chief Tony Onyima (right) observes

As part of efforts of his administration to meet the deadline of digitalizing broadcast media in Nigeria by 2015 and facilitate information dissemination in Anambra State, Governor Chief Willie Obiano has signed the contract for the modernization and digitization of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) to lift the establishment from the doldrums 23 years after the creation of the State.

The contract for the new ABS Radio and Television stations was signed at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia by Chief Obiano for the State government while Hassan Fawaz, Managing Director, of COMFAX Nigeria Limited, signed on behalf of the Company.

The contract for the project is valued at N728 million and will be delivered within five months.

Obiano's fore-sight forestalls fire disaster at Onitsha Main Market

But for the hindsight of Anambra State governor, Chief  Willie Obiano,  traders and families with shops and goods  at the multi billion naira  Onitsha Main Market,  the biggest market in West African sub-region would have been in anguish if  government had not provided functional firefighting equipment to forestall such fire outbreak.

Governor Obiano had two months ago provided fire-fighting equipment at the market to enable men of the Anambra State Fire Service to respond timely to any outbreak of fire in the area.

Keeping Campaign Promises... Obiano signs ABS Digitization Contract

 

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano today signed the contract for the modernization and digitization of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the State Chief Executive said the contract signing ceremony was in fulfilment of his promise to Ndi Anambra to deliver a brand new broadcast organization with complete modern equipment.

Obiano Strives to Deepen Democracy, Meets Royal Fathers across Zones

As part of his on-going efforts to deepen the democratic process and engender an inclusive administration, the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has embarked on extensive consultation with royal fathers and community and opinion leaders in and outside the state, holding fruitful meetings with traditional rulers at the weekend to carve out a faster footpath for accelerated development of the state. 

Speaking during a recent tour of Anambra South and Anambra Central political zones of the state, governor Obiano explained that as paramount rulers of their respective domains, the royal fathers constitute a formidable block in the democratic process as they connect more directly with the people.

WILLIE OBIANO: SUSTAINING OBI'S GAINS - RE-POSITIONING ANAMBRA STATE

 

It is an undisputable fact that Anambra State is the most endowed State in the South East of Nigeria in the area of human resources and human capital development. It is innumerable to mention names. The latest entrant into the leadership hall of fame in Anambra State as well as the entire South East region is the phenomenon known as Willie Obiano, the present Executive Governor of Anambra State. Prior to his emergence as the governor, not much was known of him in the political arena. His community and surrounding communities could testify of his humanitarian and philanthropic gestures to the people. He was however a very well-known player in the corporate world, working his way to the top.

Anambra Church Dispute: Obiano Assures Fairness to all Parties as Committee Submits Report

 

The Special Committee set up by the Anambra State government to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the conflicted that erupted between the Diocese on the Niger, the Anglican Communion and the Nkwelle Ezunaka community over the disputed Oyolu-Oze Primary School building has finally submitted its report, raising hopes of imminent resolution of the crisis that has led to a protest march around the commercial city of Onitsha by members of the Anglican Church.

OBIANO CONDOLES THE SUN, IGWE’s FAMILY

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State yesterday mourned the death of Mr Dimgba Igwe, Vice Chairman of The Sun Publishing outfit, describing it as a sad loss which had depleted the ranks of the nation’s best minds in journalism.

Obiano gives Ndi Anambra a new Identity…

 

Once again, Chief Willie Obiano has achieved another first in less than 6 months into his administration as Ndi Anambra now have a new identity comprising a Logo, an Anthem and a Flag.

Demolition of Oyolu-Oze School Building, Obiano receives Panel Report

 

Government’s effort to broker peace between the Anglican Communion and the Nkwelle Ezunaka Community is yielding desirable result as the fact finding panel set up by Chief Willie Obiano, submitted their report today.

The panel has Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke as its Chairman. Other members are; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prof Joe Asika, Barr Azuka Enemuo (Commissoner for Local Government), Prof Kate Omenugha (Commissioner for Education), Barr Stella Onuoha (Commissioner for Lands}, Barr Chuma Mbonu (Commissioner for Transport) and Chief Tony Onyima (Commissioner for Information and Culture)

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Governor Obiano to unveil new ABS Brand Identity, as Stations holds Strategy Session

 

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano is expected to perform the formal unveil of a brand new identity (logo and pay-off line)of the Anambra State Broadcasting Service (ABS) as part of the station’s repositioning and rebranding strategy. The brand identity unveil is the highpoint of a 4 - day strategy session to review the station’s operations, people and processes, and also chart a new course to meet the challenges in the media sector such as rising competition and the demands of digitization. The session which is being organized by the new management and sponsored by DFID - SAVI will hold from Tuesday, September 9, 2014 to Friday September 12, 2014, and attendance is strictly by invitation.

Obiano concludes tour of 21 LGAs, tackles waterways emergencies.

The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has concluded his thank-you tour of 21 Local Government Areas of the State with stops at Anambra West and Anambra East LGAs, mostly riverine and agricultural basin with a promise to ensure prompt response to emergencies in the riverine communities by providing floating boat ambulances on the state waterways. Governor Obiano who was speaking Thursday at Umueze Anam headquarters of Anambra West said that two of the ambulances would be floated in the area to serve the people of the region.

Anambra: A Little Class Won’t Hurt Governance

 

When it became known about the middle of 2013 that Chief Willie Obiano was the heir apparent to the governorship of Anambra State, his Aguleri country home naturally became an integral part of the pre – election activities.  On beholding Obiano’s country home, most first time visitors had this question for the thoughtful – looking candidate: Did you ever know that you would one day be stepping into the shoes of governor? The recurring question was spurred by the breathtaking sight of Obiano’s sprawling mansion. It is a palatial edifice which charm spoke as much from its outstanding architectural design as the rustic background scenery.  Aside the stately ambience of the expansive structures, the management of the uneven terrain left you in no doubt that whoever had commissioned the ambitious project was someone with a sense of style and class.

Gov. Obiano defies rain, takes Jonathan, APGA support mission to grassroots

Pix 1: Chief Victor Umeh, National Chairman of APGA, Chief Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Jnr, son of the President of the defunct state of Biafra and Sole Administrator of Nnewi North LGA during a Grassroots Tour of Local Governments in Anambra State...Wednesday

In a more practical demonstration of the move by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to contest all elective positions with the exception of the Presidential slot in 2015, Anambra Sate governor, Chief Willie Obiano has embarked on grassroots visits to   local government areas of the State to drum support for both President Goodluck Jonathan and APGA.