. Announcing the suspension in a circular titled "Suspension of Twelve (12) Traditional Rulers in Anambra State," and dated Tuesday August 11, 2020, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Greg Obi listed the affected traditional rulers as follows -. Anambra State Government of Nigeria . The literacy rate in the state is comparatively high compared to other states. The stretch of more than 45km between the towns of Oba and Amorka contains a cluster of numerous thickly populated villages and small towns, giving the area an estimated average density of 1,5002,000 persons per square kilometre. In 1991 a re-organisation divided Anambra into two states, Anambra and Enugu. % [16], During the Nigerian Civil War (19671970), Anambra State was part of the secessionist Republic of Biafra formed by Igbo nationalists. Extremely dangerous relief flights took off from Sao Tome and other sites loaded with tons of food and medicine for the distressed Biafran population. An indigenous company, Nails and Stanley Ltd, was to establish a gas plant at Umueje in Ayamelum Local Government Area to support economic activities in the oil and gas industry in the state. [5], According to the 2022 census report, there are over 9 million residents in the state. newsletters; inecpress; data protection bill, 2020; political . In leaving their respective domains without notifying either the state or their respective local governments, the traditional rulers had violated the code of conduct prescribed for their office. He named his tiny but effective air force "Babies of Biafra" in honour of the babies who died from starvation inside Biafra. Mrs. Anthonia Tabansi-Okoye (Special Duties) and Mrs. Vivian Nwandu (Millennium Development Goals, MDGs). They are: Aguata Awka North Awka South Anambra East Anambra West Anaocha Ayamelum Dunukofia Ekwusigo Idemili North Idemili South Ihiala Njikoka Nnewi North Nnewi South Ogbaru Onitsha North Onitsha South Orumba North Orumba South Oyi Location [ edit] [3] [4] [44], Given decades of neglect of infrastructure and bad governance, the shift in human migration has posed problems for the state. [38] This machine will greatly improve the productivity of vegetable farming in the state. [9], Nicknamed the "Light of the Nation", Anambra State is the eighth most populous state[10] in the nation, although that has seriously been argued against as Onitsha, the state's biggest and most populous urban area was discovered to be over 8.5 million in population in 2020 by Africapolis which makes Onitsha the second largest urban area in Nigeria by population and third in Africa. Mr Donatus Onyeji (Culture/Entertainment). registration in the state while Anambra State recorded the least (19.83 percent). The current Executive Council[1] is serving under the Charles Soludo administration. endobj The city of Onitsha, a historic port city from the pre-colonial era, remains an important centre of commerce within the state. Ogun workers suspend strike after four days. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Obiano had sent a list of 19 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. Onitsha is a fast-growing commercial city, and has developed to become a huge conurbation extending to Idemili, Oyi and Anambra East LGAs, with one of the largest markets in West Africa. Your support matters. There are problems in environmental sanitation, erosion control, and provision of social services. Callistus Ilozumba (Works) and Barr. punchng.com 1971- 2023 Punch Nigeria Limited, FOREX, BITCOIN AND BINARY TRADING: First noticed in 1938, the bronzes were later excavated by Thurstan Shaw (an English archaeologist). Full list of 12 Traditional Rulers Suspended by Obiano In Anambra state The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has placed one year suspension on the 12 Igwes who went on an ill-advised trip to Abuja without consultation or approval from the Government of Anambra State. [89][90], Anambra State has some of the best boarding and day secondary schools in Nigeria. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Soludo added that the assignment of portfolio to each of the new commissioners before the swearing-in was a clear departure from known tradition. endobj [42], On 2 August 2015, the management of Orient Petroleum Resources Plc said the company planned to increase its crude oil production to 3,000 barrels per day by September 2015, as it stepped up production activities in two new oil wells in its Aguleri oil fields. As well as Dr Josphat Akabuike (Health), Mr. Nnamdi Mekoh (Agriculture) and Obi Nwankwo (Science and Technology) . The export of agricultural items is a continual boost to Anambra Internal Generated Revenue, as in 2017, $5 million was generated from the export of washed bitter leaf. [3] With effective implementation, it should systematically grow as a major economic center in Nigeria, and West Africa. AGENCY: endobj Others are Dr. Joe Akabuike, Health; Messrs Obi Nwankwo, Public Utilities; Afam Mbanefo Agriculture and Professor Kate Omenugha, Basic Education. stream Governor Obiano Mourns The Death Of Barrister Mrs Ejikeme. They are: Boundaries are formed by Delta State to the west, Imo State and Rivers State to the south, Enugu State to the east, and Kogi State to the north. email him at -, Account types offered by banks in Nigeria, Zenith Bank emerges as Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria, CBN approves DLM Groups acquisition of Links MfB, MTN Nigeria diversifies into banking, gets final approval for MoMo Bank, Wike dissolves taskforce on illegal street trading, sacks aide, Governors vows to reverse naira withdrawal limit, Say CBNs policy will hurt rural dwellers, Police Recruitment 2022 Login Portal, Requirements and How To Apply, Breaking: Protesters takeover Abuja airport road [VIDEOS], Certified wheat: Nigerian Farmers gets lifeline from AFDB, Igwe Chukuwma Bob Vincent Orji of Ezinifite. <> The commissioners are; Mr Ifeatu Chinedu (Finance), Prof. Ofonze Amucheazi (Lands), Mr Ifeanyi Okoma (Works and Infrastructure ), Ms Chiamaka Nnake (Budget and Economy Planning) Dr Afam Obidike (Health), Mr Patrick Agha-mba (Youth Development), Mrs Ifeyinwa Obinabo (Women/Children Afairs), Dr Obinna Ugonnadi (Commerce and Industry), [103][104], The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! In 2012 the tri-city area was dubbed the Onitsha-Nnewi-Awka (ONA) Industrial Axis, in recognition of the expanding industrial capacity. Callistus Ilozumba (Works) and Barr. Tinubu (APC): 201,494 votes. There is a fear that if too many people leave the villages, only the aged men and women will be left to farm. [24], Disgusted by the suffering and mounting death toll in Biafra from starvation, as well as the continuous harassment of the relief planes by the Nigerian Airforce, Carl Gustaf von Rosen resigned as a Red Cross relief pilot. Awka and Onitsha had developed as pre-colonial urban centres: Awka was the craft industrial centre of the Nri hegemony. Beginning in the 19th century, they appointed some noble leaders as Warrant Chiefs, authorizing them to collect taxes, among other duties. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Governor Willie Obiano of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) was sworn in for a second term in office on 17 March 2018 after the victory at 18 November 2017 elections . The functions of Anambra State Bureau Public Procurement are as follows: Formulate the general policy guidelines and implement regulations relating to public procurement in the Anambra State and its Local Governments.Publicise and explain the provision of the Law;Supervise the implementation of established procurement policies and Buckingham Academy of Management and Technology, Ogidi, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:16. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. Governor Matawalle condemns Terrorists attack on Abuja-Kaduna Passenger train. It was most recently raised . 4 0 obj US congratulates Nigeria on election, calls for calm, Elections: Police ban rallies, celebrationsin Kebbi, Elections: Imo, Rivers results manipulated, says Yiaga Africa, Balogun wont play second fiddle at Arsenal, Man slumps, dies during fight over parking space, Lagos hoodlum shoots lady dead on election day, flees, How 18 presidential candidates shared 25.3 million votes, How Tinubu emerged tops in a tight presidential race, Obasanjo partisan, trying to truncate democracy FG. They are assigned responsibility for specific policy areas by the President. 7 0 obj During the Nigerian/Biafran war (19671970), Biafran engineers constructed a relief airstrip in the town of Uli/Amorka (code named "Annabelle"). Mrs. Lilian Azuka Enemuo (Local Government) who were retained in their respective Ministries. The churches in Anambra State include Catholic, Anglican and Pentecostal. NaijaHomeBased 2022. <> [3] The state was created on 27 August 1991. Survey: Cross-sectional - Health facility - Household - Individual - Interview - Urban-rural representative . JSA, as he is fondly called, resides in Suleja, Abuja. Onitsha is a city state on the Niger, having developed as a river port and commercial centre. The process of urbanization is fairly contributed by population growth, immigration, migration, and infrastructure initiatives like good road, water, power, and gardens, resulting in the growth of villages into towns, town into cities and cities into metros. [94], Obi was ousted by a faction of the Anambra State House of Assembly on 2 November 2006 and replaced by Virginia Etiaba, his deputy. GOVERNOR Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has submitted 20 names to the state House of Assembly for confirmation as Commissioners. Anam is a clan in the Omambala region[21] and the last Igbo speaking community the British colonialists encountered while heading up to Northern Nigeria from across the riverine areas. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Other nomineed are: Dr. Obinna Ngonadi (Commerce and Industry); Julius Chukwuemeka (Power and Water Resources); Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh (Education); Paul Nwosu (Information); Dr. Forester Ihejiofor (Agriculture) and Patricia Igwebuike (Transport). <> 6 0 obj The 2023 Nigerian presidential election was held on 25 February 2023 to elect the president and vice president of Nigeria. <> <> [4] Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. Former commissioners and aides who were not retained in the new administration received a certificate of meritorious services and decorated with medals of honour for their services. He charged them to deliver optimal services to the people of Anambra while noting that his administration would declare a state of emergency in all the sectors starting with security. [41] The Orient Petroleum Resource Ltd (OPRL), owner of OPR, was licensed in June 2002, by the Federal Government to construct a private refinery with a capacity of 55,000 barrels per day (~7,500t/d). Nnewi (sometimes called the Taiwan of Nigeria)[29][30] is a rapidly developing industrial and commercial centre. Earlier, about 24 hours after he was sworn in as Governor, Chief Obiano had appointed three principal officers to kick-start his administration and retained the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Oseloka Obaze. Anambra State consists of 21 local government areas. Click to reveal [28], With an annual population growth rate of 2.21 percent per annum, Anambra State has over 60% of its people living in urban areas. Other federal elections, including elections to the House of Representatives and the Senate, held on the same date while state elections will be held two weeks . There has been several innovations in Anambra, due to its appreciation of education, which has added to the state's GDP. [12][13] The area currently known as Anambra State has been the site of numerous civilizations since at least the 9th century AD, including the ancient Kingdom of Nri, whose capital was the historic town of Igbo-Ukwu within the state. Four Nigeria Police officers were confirmed dead and two injured in Anambra State when hoodlums hijacked #EndSARS protests in the State. Mr Julius Chukwuemeka (Power and Water Resources). <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/Pattern<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S>> For details, visit, I never expressed misgivings about Soludo - Obiano, Obiano condoles with families of Anambra flood victims, Obiano's wife unveils campaign team for senatorial race. When will the witheld subjects be released? The commissioners are Dr. Uju Nwogu, Ministry of Justice; Messrs Ifeatu Onejeme, Finance; Mark Okoye, Economic Planning, and Budget; and Greg Obi, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. [95] On 9 February 2007, Etiaba handed power back to Obi after the Court of Appeal had nullified Obi's removal. The suspension may be lifted at the end of one year, renewed or upgraded in the intervening period depending on governments review of the conduct of the errant royal fathers. ( The Niger River connects Onitsha with the ports of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, and Bururu and Warri in Delta State. Obi (LP): 11,397 votes. Anambra is the eighth-most populated state in the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the second-most densely populated state in Nigeria after Lagos State. Their appointment as members of the Executive Council gives them the authority to execute power over their fields. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Your email address will not be published. Together, the 27 Members of the College are the Commission's political leadership during a 5-year term. The Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council led by the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe had strongly condemned the ill-fated trip of the rebellious traditional rulers who were lured to Abuja by a controversial billionaire on a chest-thumping mission to demonstrate his ambition to turn Anambra State into his private fiefdom. The Kroger Co. 1979 - 19823 years. [96], On 14 April 2007, Andy Uba of PDP was "elected" as the new governor of the state and, on 29 May, was sworn in. The governor in a post shared on his verified Facebook page noted that those sworn into office were cleared earlier by the State House of Assembly. [25][26][27], Old Anambra State was created in 1976 from part of East Central State, and its capital was Enugu. Mr. Anthony Ifeanya (Petroleum) and Mr Paulinus Onyeaka (Housing). You have entered an incorrect email address! Anambra's history stretches to the 9th century AD, as revealed by archaeological excavations at Igbo-Ukwu and Ezira. what has been his, Hmm does who really wants to die have no strength typing here my best friend n I decided to end. On 14 June 2007 the Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled that Peter Obi's tenure had not ended; therefore there was no vacancy in the governorship. Mrs Ifeyinwa Obinabo (Women/Children Afairs). The name was derived from the Anambra River (Omambala) which flows through the area and is a tributary of the River Niger. Dr Obinna Ugonnadi (Commerce and Industry). Also submitted to the House for . 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He revealed that the commissioner nominees are: Ifeatu Onejeme, Finance; Prof. Ofonze Amucheazi, Lands; Ifeanyi Okoma, Works and Infrastructure; Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake, Budget and Economic Planning; Dr. Afam Obidike, Health; Patrick Agha, Youth Development; and Mrs. Ifeyinwa Obinabo (Women and Social Welfare). They are Arch. Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Anambra state has many other resources in terms of agro-based activities such as fisheries and farming, as well as land cultivated for pasturing and animal husbandry. This is a pointer to the literacy rate of the state, when compared to others. News Ghana is a premier news source that covers daily news of Ghana, Africa and the World over. The Pennsylvania-born rapper who became popular in the 1990s 'collapsed while spending some time Darren Watkins Jr, best known as IShowSpeed, is now a household name on YouTube. Got a tip? The Anambra State Executive Council (informally, the Cabinet of Anambra State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Anambra State headed by the Governor of Anambra State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and the Governor's special aides. !(!0*21/*.-4;K@48G9-.BYBGNPTUT3? 9 0 obj Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra on Monday sworn-in 19 commissioners and 11 Special Advisers to form part of his cabinet for the second term. 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Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has named two persons under the age of 35 among 20 commissioner-nominees he submitted to the state's House of Assembly on Tuesday. [101][102] He handed over to Charles Soludo, winner of the November 9, 2021 gubernatorial election in Anambra state on 17 March 2022. stream In the list were two Commissioners who served in the immediate past Governor Peter Obi?s administration. Prof. Chika Ifemeje (Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice). Alma mater. Many people attribute Mbadinuju's failure to political godfathers; his successor also struggled. PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! The people of Anambra state will be headed to the polls on November 6th to choose their next governor. Those who were newly appointed Commissioners and their respective portfolios as read out on the floor of the state Assembly by the Speaker, Princess Chinwe Nwaebili and were unanimously approved by the lawmakers were, Anali Chude (Attorney General/ Commissioner for Justice), Mr. Lawrence Chinwuba (Housing), Greg Obi (Finance), Professor Solomon Chukwu (Economic Planning/ Budget).

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