Obiano Makes case for Economic Re-invention of South East

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has made a case for a more aggressive approach to the development of the South East in a manner that would ensure its survival as an economic block.

In an address at this year’s edition of the World Igbo Congress in Houston titled “Laying the Foundations of Hope, Chief Obiano argued that as true sons and daughters of the great Igbo ancestors who had mastered the art of democratic leadership long before the arrival of the colonial masters, Ndigbo must define the challenges of the present time and rise to them.

PICTURES: See how Obiano led Ndi Anambra to bid farewell to Prof Dora Akunyili

The remains of the fake drug czar was finally laid to the mother earth yesterday at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area in Anambra State.

Prof Dora Akunyili, a heroine received lots of honours and tributes... Anambra State lost a great mother and an Ambassador in her!

Scroll down to see detailed pictures on her funeral... All activities and guests courtesy ofthe love and support shown to the family by Gov Willie Obiano.

Akunyili: Obiano, Gowon, Ike Pay Glowing Tributes

Former Minister of Information and Director General of NAFDAC began her final journey to mother earth with a torrent of eulogies from distinguished Nigerians who turned up in large numbers to bid her a final farewell at the special Honours & Tributes Ceremony held in her memory at the Women Development Center, Awka

Dora Akunyili: We Have Lost a Gem, a tribute by Gov Willie Obiano

Governor Obiano of Anambra State moved his audience to tears while he delivered his tributes for the late Prof Dora Akunyili.

Read the full script here:

Dora Akunyili: We Have Lost a Gem

Eulogy delivered By HE. Chief  Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State, at the Honours and Tributes Event for Prof. Dora Nkem  Akunyili, on 27 August 2014, at Awka  

PICTURES: Day of Tributes for Prof Dora Akunyili

Governor Obiano today held an Honours and Tributes Ceremony for late Prof Dora Akunyili as Ndi Anambra says goodbye to the amazon.

Here are some early pictures:

Eulogy for Prof by the First Lady of Anambra State

Remembering Prof Akunyili

There are some people whose lives give meaning to the lives of others. Our dearest mother, sister, auntie and super-heroine, Prof. Prof Akunyili was one of such people.

Dame Patience Jonathan Eulogizes Apostle Samuel Onunkwo

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan has extolled the virtues of Late Apostle Samuel Onunkwo, father in-law of her Director of Protocol, Mr. Mfawa Abam who was buried on Thursday at Ifite Ogbunike, Anambra State. Mrs. Jonathan said during the burial that the late Apostle Onunkwo was a devout who Christian lived a life worthy of emulation, and also an accomplished bureaucrat who impacted positively on his people and.

Umunbo Community Applauds Governor Obiano as Kidnap Den is Pulled down

Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano has been applauded by Umunbo community in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State for pulling down a storey building used as kidnap den in Ifite-Ora Village by one Celestine Ughamadu and his gang to keep victims whilst negotiating ransom. The demolition exercise which was carried out on Wednesday in continuation of the state policy of destroying crime infrastructure and ensuring that no one benefits from proceeds of crime and criminality attracted jubilations and commendations from a cross section of the residents as the excavator bulldozed its way into the compound of late Okafor Ughamadu whose son, Celestine is the kidnap king-pin known to be terrorizing the community and environs.

Is Willie Obiano Paying the Price for Purposeful Leadership? By James Eze (eziokwubundu@gmail.com)

Thinking of the recent media attacks on Governor Willie Obiano and his wife, the only morsel of wisdom that comes to mind is the admonition by Winston Churchill that “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” Famous for his inspiring leadership of 20th Century Britain to resounding victory over Nazi Germany and the Axis Power during the 2nd World War, Churchill has made quite a home in the hearts of millions across the world with his remarkable rhetoric. And of the futility of a leader responding to every calculated attempt to distract him, Churchill should know. Nothing makes a great leader wiser than crises or conflict and he rode the crest of the World War II to historical acclaim.

Security: Obiano commends Army, as COAS tours Anambra

  

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has  commended officers and men of  the Nigerian Army for its efforts in restoring security of lives and property in Anambra and all parts of the country.

Governor Obiano while receiving the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah at the Governor’s House lodge, Awka in Anambra state attributed the peace and security the people of the state are currently enjoying to collaboration between the Nigerian Army and his administration and pledge to continuously support the army to do better.

Obiano Moves To Re-brand Traffic Agency

In its bid to sanitize the state-owned Anambra State Traffic Agency (ASTA), the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has ordered the re-branding of the establishment.

The state Commissioner for Transport, Chief Chuma Mbonu, who announced the government’s move in Awka Tuesday, said as a first step, the agency would henceforth be known as Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency (ATMA).

Anambra State calls for Calm over Oyolu-Oze Primary School dispute

The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to the demonstration which took place at Onitsha today, August 18, 2014 over ownership of a primary school at Oyolu – Oze, Nkwelle – Ezunaka, in Oyi Local Government Area.

Government observes that the Nkwelle Ezunaka community and the Anglican Communion are locked in a dispute over the ownership of the said Oyolu – Oze Primary School.

Governor Obiano Calls for active participation in Permanent Voter Registration, drums support for Jonathan

  

Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano has called on Anambra state electorates and those who have become eligible to participate actively in the coming distribution of permanent voter’s card and continuous registration exercise from Friday this week, while also drumming support for President Jonathan. Governor Obiano was speaking on tour of some Local Government Areas including Onitsha, Ogbaru, Idemili South, and Dunukofia as part his appreciation tour to Ndi Anambra since his inauguration as governor.

SuNMaP PARTNERS ANAMBRA BROADCASTING SERVICE

The Management of the Anambra Broadcasting Service and Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP) have signed a ten-month commercial broadcasting partnership agreement on Monday in Awka, Anambra State

By the agreement, ABS will promote SuNMaP’s Jingles and also create awareness on malaria prevention and control through special programmes. 

The agreement ends July, 2015.

Public Notice on the Deployment of Drones in Anambra State

PUBLIC NOTICE

For the Records 

The Factual Account of the Deployment of Drones in Anambra State

The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to the misleading reports in some segments of the media, claiming that the rescue of the Mr. Pius Maduka, the elder brother of Dr. Cosmas Maduka, the Chairman of the Coscharis Group of companies was due to the effective deployment of the drone technology in Anambra State. This report is inaccurate and misleading.

Anambra Becomes SMART State, Partners Federal Government on Special ICT Programme

 

Anambra State has been selected by the Broadband Council of Nigeria as one of the five states, technically referred to as the SMART States and specially designated for the accelerated roll-out of ICT infrastructure programme that will set the country up for technological revolution in the country.  Other states include Bayelsa, Gombe, Katsina and Ondo states.

Jubilation in Awka as Obiano Moves to Build Promised Fly-over Project

It was jubilation galore by indigenes, residents and commuters alike at the Aroma Junction axis of Awka, Anambra State on Saturday as earth-moving equipment, articulated trucks, excavators and loaders from IDC Construction Company Limited mobilized to site and commenced work in earnest to keep the promise of the Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano to construct three fly-overs that would ease traffic congestion within the Awka capital city.    

PICTURES: Gov Obiano worships at St Williams, Nkwelle Ezunaka

The people's governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie M. Obiano today worshiped at St Williams Church, Nkwelle Ezunaka.

Watch interesting pictures from the noble service.

Obiano Mourns Offodile, Describes his Death as Great Loss

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has described the passage of Chief Chike Offordile, the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice as a great loss to Anambra State in particular and the country in general.

Offodile (SAN) who was until his death the Onowu Iyasele (The Traditional Prime Minister) of Onitsha, passed on at 92 on Sunday, August 3, 2014.

“Governor Obiano has changed Anambra in Three Months” - Seriki of Hausa Community

Seriki of Hausa Community, Alhaji Haruna Garba

The Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano has “changed Anambra State for good in just over three months in the office through his unifying actions and development efforts across many communities and we are impressed by his leadership that is why we chose to hold special prayers to mark his 57th birthday.” This was the consensus of the Moslems and Hausa community in Awka during a special Friday Jumat prayer in honor of the Governor at the Awka Mosque.

Obiano @57: Finally a New Star Rises from the East

"A Special Tribute by James Eze"

It may be difficult to accept but it just might be true that after only 130 days in office, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has given Nigerians a new paradigm in modern leadership. In a country where high performance is more deviation than the norm among leaders, Chief Obiano may have set himself apart as a beacon of hope for his people and proof that Nigeria could be a better place if we had more leaders than politicians.

Kidnappers of Mikel Obi’s Father, amongst 21 others arrested in Anambra

 

Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano has disclosed that over twenty-one kidnappers were arrested by the Police across the State with the last one month period. Of the number now in Police net, fifteen had been on the wanted list while two of the suspects are already undergoing prosecution in the courts. Governor Obiano said that some of the high profile kidnap cases carried out by the suspects include that of the father of Super Eagles and Chelsea 

Group commends Obiano for crime reduction in Anambra State

Kinsmen of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State un­der the auspices of the state chapter of Aguleri Indigenous Traders Asso­ciation (AITAN), have given kudos to the governor for crime reduction in the state.

The group, during its meet­ing in Aguleri yesterday said it was proud of the governor be­cause of what it called, “wa­ter-tight security measures” in the state.

PICTURES: Obiano hosts the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka

His Excellency, Chief Willie Obinao in handshake with the VC of Univeristy of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof Ozumba

The action governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano today, Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 played host to the Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof Ozumba and his senior Management Team.

The UNN VC who poured encomiums on Governor Obiano for his unprecedented and people-oriented achievements in less than 6 months in office, used the opportunity to specially invite the governor to chair the 2015 UNN Founders Day scheduled to hold in September.

Chief Willie Obiano in welcoming the Vice-Chancellor and his team, assured them of the readiness of his administration to partner with necessary professionals and groups like the University of Nigeria, Nsukka to build a new Anambra, and promised not to relent on his goal-yielding fight against crime.

See pictures of the visit… More details to follow:

Anambra State House of Assembly Commends Obiano

In a move seen as a rare occurrence in the history of the Anambra State House of Assembly, the Honourable members in a unanimous motion on Monday August 6, 2014 commended the State Governor Chief Willie Obiano for his achievements in office so far and urged him to keep up the tempo of development across the State. The House members spoke in unison during their first business session on resumption from recess on the heels of the governor’s First 100days in office.

We Shall Open New Doors of Hope for Women – Obiano

The Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has assured the women of the state of greater opportunities to contribute their individual and collective quota to on-going efforts to reposition the state for greater heights.

Speaking at the 2014 Mothers’ Summit that took place at the Women Development Center in Awka, the state capital at the weekend, Chief Obiano reasoned that some of the developmental challenges that the Nigerian society is facing today could be traced to the fewness of opportunities available to women, pointing out that his administration had a high regard for women.