Anambra House of Assembly Confirms Two New Commissioners

Anambra State House of Assembly during plenary on Thursday, confirmed the nomination of Hon. Beverly Ikpeazu-Nkemdiche and Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor, as Commissioners in Anambra State. Hon. Beverly, it is expected, would replace Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa resigned his position as Commissioner for Special Duties, upon his election as the APGA National Chairman, a few months ago. While Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor is expected to replace Ifeatu Onejeme, who resigned from his position as Commissioner for Finance, about...

On President Bola Tinubu’s Certificate Frenzy

“In 2007, former president Obasanjo vowed that Atiku could not contest the election. Then, Atiku teamed up with Tinubu and was given the Action Congress – AC presidential ticket.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For days, debates about President Bola Tinubu’s certificate from Chicago State University-CSU have dominated private and public conversations across Nigeria and beyond. But this is only happening because many people are not asking the right questions. First of all, the allegations erupted from social...

Paul University Awka Set to hold 4th Convocation Ceremony

The 4th convocation ceremony of Paul University Awka has been slated for Friday, 6th October, 2023. The convocation which will feature Mr. Valentine Ozigbo who was the PDP candidate in the last Anambra State Governorship election as the guest convocation lecture, will hold within the premises of the University in Awka metropolis from 12 noon on Friday. This event will see to the award of first degrees, advanced degrees and honourary degrees to deserving graduands...

Uzuegbuna Okagbue at 46: The man and his Journey

“Over the years, the contacts he built from his days as a student running a small-scale business have endured…” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Throughout Chief Willie Obiano’s two terms of eight years as Anambra State governor, the most consistent name associated with getting things done in that administration is Uzuegbuna Okagbue. As the Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to the then Governor, Uzu’s reputation and style were distinct. Yet, he was rarely seen and...

Ifeanyi Ubah’s Personal Story Captures a People’s Dreams 

“Even Ifeanyi Ubah, like many others who have risen to unusual prominence, did not arrive there by following any particular path” —Ebuka Onyekwelu One major fact of life that I have come to personally acknowledge is that breaking even is not an easy thing. Moving from a less desirable economic or social status to a more desirable one, is not by any means an easy journey, more so in a largely badly governed society like...

The Salient Reforms in the Anambra Internal Revenue Service 

“One of the major roadblocks to a government’s projects or proposed programmes is lack of sufficient funds…” —Ebuka Onyekwelu One of the major arguments in support of democratization and an open government system is because decentralization of power. Just as surely, the major criticism against the concentration of power is the likelihood of abuse. However, systems grow and mature gradually, moving from a closed structure and management to an open and accountable one. This growth,...

Assessing Governor Soludo’s Pronounced Free Education in Anambra State

“The government of Anambra State must now go beyond this pronouncement “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu Last week, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo pronounced free education to students across government-owned schools from primary school to Junior Secondary School – JSS 3. This pronouncement has triggered reactions, with many interrogating the governor’s intentions. Looking at this pronouncement by Governor Soludo, one can say that it was rather a spontaneous announcement, than a detailed policy statement. This then...

Africa Illustrious Award 2023 Edition to Honour African Change Makers

The 2023 edition of the Africa Illustrious Award, has been scheduled to be held on October 13th, 2023 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. In the previous editions of the Award, many prominent Africans including Prof. Patrick Lumumba have been recognised for extraordinary afrocentric ideas, that are shaping the continent for good. Also, former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan was honoured in the earliest edition and the honour was graciously received by the former...

Mmesoma Ejikeme Undergoing Government-Sponsored Counseling

“The governor will do the much he can for every child in the state to have access to quality education. However, the government can’t make unrealistic promises to make headlines,” – Prof. Chuma-Udeh, Commissioner for Education in Anambra State Many Nigerians, it would appear, have already moved on from the sensation caused when 19-year-old Mmesoma Ejikeme of Anglican Girls Secondary School Nnewi, Anambra State, declared herself the highest scorer in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation...

Why is Enugu State Attractive to the International Community?

“It is hard for the international community to ignore such a fine blend of talent, competence, and influential individuals…” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The Governor of Enugu State has pulled the most unexpected strings since their assumption to office, about three months ago. Without any doubt, Enugu has been restored as the melting pot of the best of the Southeast geo-political zone.  It is even more or less magical when one observes the state governor’s demeanor and...

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