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Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) frontrunner in the 2021 governorship election, on Sunday, May 2, 2021, joined the Roman Catholic faithful worldwide to mark this year's Fathering Sunday.  While speaking to journalists at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Fegge, Onitsha, where he worshipped, Mr Ozigbo acknowledged the crucial role that father's play in the family and the society describing fathers as "indispensable providers and protectors of our communities." "Fathers play a significant role in the family and society. They are the pillars that shape our mindset, character, and intellect from the moment we are born," Ozigbo said.  "There's sufficient evidence to show that an active father figure positively impacts the development of children by way of increased intellectual capabilities, cognitive development, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence.  "One of the greatest blessings of my life is to be the son of a headmaster an

Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has commended workers for there commiment towards national development. He made this assertion during this year's Workers day celebration yesterday. He said that workers day is purely celebrated to pay tribute and honour to the contributions made by the workers towards the betterment of various institutions and consequently our society. Undoubtedly, the Nigerian workforce remains one of the most dedicated, resilient and hardworking in the world; they remain key drivers of our country’s economy. He stressed that May day is a day for sober reflection and review of our past activities with a view to fashioning a new path to progress for the emancipation of Nigerian workers. He said that this year's celebration provides an opportunity to assess current local and international issues important to workers and Nigeria’s trade unions movement. Our goal must be to build a cohesive workforce driven by professionalism, projects performance and zero toleranc

The African Democratic Congress yesterday 1st May 2021, held it's state congress to elect party officers to run the affairs of the party for the next 4 years. While delivering his keynote address the state chairman of ADC, Comrade Patrick Obianyo(JP) stated that the congress of ADC is unique in many ways, because it is coming at a critical period in the political history of Anambra state and Nigeria in general.  He stressed that all over Nigeria, there are calls for serious leadership and how we have arrived at this sorry state in the history of Nigeria. He further lamented that our socio political and economic systems are crumbling at an alarming rate with no solution in sight. He however stated that with the congress of ADC done and dusted that the party is poised towards making Anambra state the ijele if Africa with an ADC governor steering the ship of leadership in the state. He stressed that with ADC in power, Anambra will witness rapid and massive industrialization, which wil

 ~ Makes Monetary Donation To Support The Victims Of The Fire Incident  And Pledges Further Interventions.*  The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, this afternoon visited the market to sympathize with Mgbuka Nkpor traders over the recent fire incident that affected several shops in the market. He used the opportunity to also reassure them of his continous commitment towards the  promotion of Igbo economy and bussineses.    The National Leader of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, urged the fire victims to take heart . He also spoke on the necessity of having in place standard fire fighting systems in various markets in the state . He made a cash donation of one million Naira and assured the traders that he will work closely with the market leadership to assist in making further provisions for them geared towards rebuilding the burnt shops.   Responding, the Chairman of the Mgbuka Motor Spare Parts Market,

......Says agitations across the country as a result of injustice, failed leadership, corruption*_ Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) frontrunner in the race for Anambra governorship, has offered practical steps that governments in Nigeria should take in addressing the security challenges in the county. In a statement issued from his campaign office in Awka on Saturday, May 1, 2021, the capital of Anambra State, Mr Ozigbo condemned the attacks on innocent Nigerians and called on the government to demonstrate responsibility by securing the lives and properties of every citizen.  Ozigbo, the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, declared the current security crisis as "an existential threat" and offered solutions towards restoring peace to the country.  "We are facing an existential threat. The value of human lives is fast eroding to nothingness. A once peaceful state like Anambra has now become a theatre of violent crimes,"

~ CALLS FOR STRONGER LABOUR LAWS TO PROTECT WORKERS Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) frontrunner in the race for Anambra governorship, has highlighted the contributions of the Nigerian workforce to the development of the country, describing them as "immensely valuable". In a statement issued from his Udoka Estate Campaign Office in Awka, Anambra State, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, in commemoration of this year's International Workers' Day, Mr Ozigbo regretted the unfair treatment workers receive from the government and employers in the country.  While acknowledging the resilience and dedication of Nigerian workers, Ozigbo, who is the immediate past President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Plc, called for stronger labour laws that protect workers from abuses such as delayed payments of salaries, pensions and other entitlements.  The respected business leader also outlined his 'Ka Anambra Chawapu' agenda to improve the live