Chief Ebuka Onunkwo Urges Anambra Youths to Embrace Self-Development

A Renowned philanthropist and frontline APGA aspirant for the Anambra South Senatorial District seat, Chief (Dr) Ebuka Onunkwo, has tasked Anambra youths to prioritize self-development and skill acquisition. Speaking at the second edition of the Anambra Youth Conference, held at the international conference centre, Awka, Chief Onunkwo emphasized the importance of hard work, self-belief, and determination in achieving success.

Chief Onunkwo commended Anambra youths for their participation in the activities of the solution government and encouraged them to contribute meaningfully to building the state of their dreams. He announced a donation of ₦10 million scholarship fund to cover school fees for academically gifted but underprivileged youths.

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, also spoke at the event, challenging the youths to take an active role in addressing societal challenges. He highlighted the "One Youth Two Skills" empowerment program, which aims to equip youths with skills and provide them with grants, as one of the state government's initiatives to address youth development challenges.

Chief Onunkwo also donated ₦5 million to support the organizers of the conference and announced automatic employment opportunities for ten accounting graduates in his company, Seahorse Lubricant Industries Ltd. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Aghamba, reported that the "One Youth Two Skills" empowerment initiative is on track, with the program prioritizing youth development and providing opportunities for growth and empowerment.

Chief Onunkwo's contributions to education and youth development have been significant, with over 500 Anambra youths benefiting from his scholarship program. He has established himself as a champion of education and youth empowerment, and his philanthropic efforts have been recognized and praised by the Chairman of the Occasion, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Tension In Uruagu Nnewi As Community Leaders Dare Soludo,Defy Court Order

The President of Uruagu-Nnewi Development Union, Chief Sunday Okoli aka Organizer, and the Obi of Uruagu-Nnewi community in Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State, His Majesty Afamefuna Charles Obi, have swept Soludo's directive to the gutters, by reason of their suspension and subsequent dessolution of the leadership of the community's youth forum, led by Ejike Ifejiofor, and subsequent appointment of caretaker executive to pilot the affairs of youths in the community. The Anambra governor had, through a letter dated August 9, 2024, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Martin Agbili, warned the community leaders to stay any action regarding suspension of the Uruagu-Nnewi youth forum. The community had, through its PG, Chief Okoli, written to the Ministry of Youths Development, notifying the ministry of "immediate suspension" of the youth group over alleged insecurity in the area. But the ministry,...