4. At a time many other Governors were leaving huge debts, I left the equivalent of $500 million Dollars in investment as well as local and foreign currency, including $156 million in Dollar-denominated bonds. Obi, 61, is a former governor of the state. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo was sworn-in as the governor of Anambra State on Thursday. Deputy GM-Business and Strategy Durojaiye Hassan Umunne m Ndi Anambra. NigerianEye is an Independent News update provider. . Soludo serve in 2003 as the Chief Economic Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo and he was named governor of CBN on 29 May 2004 He is also a member of the British Department for International Developments International Advisory Group. The INEC State Collation Officer for 2023 Presidential poll and Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Money flew out into investment but people are so gullible that they are less concerned about the outcome of such investment. A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has been sworn in as the Anambra State Governor. This is a list of administrators and governors of Anambra State. In some years, we will seek not only to export palm produce but also fresh palm wine from Anambra State. ii. We will develop pragmatic frameworks for private sector and communities to: adopt schools, build roads/infrastructure, manage government assets, receive and manage development matching grants; participate in sanitation and securing law and order, etc. vi. The gap seems daunting, but we are undaunted. Mrs Oti, a professor, is the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. The governors of Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo sent representatives to the two-day summit in Awka, the capital of Anambra State. i. Obis government invited some companies to build their facilities in Anambra State. DNB Stories Africa The FactCheckHub checked Nigeria's Debt Management Office (DMO)'s website, the government agency in charge of collating the total debts owed by the federal government of Nigeria as well as each state of the federation. ii. For example, to effectively implement our ambitious agenda, we need annual investment levels of 25- 30% of state gross domestic product (GDP), that is about $2.58 $3.09 billion. I always emphasize this point because it is rare these days to find people who keep their word in politics, and we will never take your support for granted. We have started building an export emporium on a 40 hectare land. Obis government won the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations $1 million grant as the best-performing state in immunisation in the South-East. On Sunday, 20th November, 2016, I accepted your proposal for gentlemens understanding and partnership. Can BAT come out openly to say that in the media.He dear not. I ask millions of Ndi Anambra all over the world who have prayed for today to simply say a one minute prayer to commit this journey and Anambra State unto the hands of the Almighty God. The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo who was sworn-in earlier today, Thursday, 17th March, 2022, has announced the following appointments: (1) Professor Solo Osita Chukwulobelu-Secretary to the State Government (2) Dr. Sir Chukwudi Okoli - Accountant General Such a new order will, of necessity, entail a massive disruptive change and creative destruction, with short-term pains but guaranteed long-term benefits. My response is that we allparty members, supporters, family and friends celebrated in thanksgiving and prayers after you decided to employ me last November 6 and 9. Youre the gullible one if you think that theres any candidate in this years election more credible and transparent than Obi. On his part, the Director-General of Onitsha Business School, Professor Segun Sogbesan, said the only way Nigeria could improve her balance of trade was to encourage export of value added products, insisting that Nigeria should move from exporting primary products to processing to earn foreign exchange. Dr Peter Obi was the former Anambra State Governor. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. It is not possible to list all of you here. This move made the World Bank commission a study, led by the renowned Prof. Paul Collier of Oxford University, in the state. he ongoing external work at the premises of the Enugu. Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra, polled 584,621 votes and won in all the 21 local government areas of the state. It will equally propel the international . Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) came fourth in the election with 5,111 votes while Peter Umeadi, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was third with 7,388 votes. But we commit to doing the right things. iii. Coronavirus patient shares what having the disease feels like! No, we refuse to turn our homeland into a crime scene and all manners of criminality. Let the elite in the closet come out, and lets debate our future and forge a consensus. Ndi Anambra love their homeland but the recent upsurge in criminality poses a great threat. January 28, 2023. With a powerful margin, the Anambra People have. In his first attempt in 2019, the professor of Economics contested for the governorship seat in Anambra State under the Peoples Democratic Party but lost to Peter Obi. Clean comments will be approved immediately) Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com. INEC Resident Returning Officer, Prof. Ebele Nwokoye announced the result in Nnewi. He said: This is a great initiative, exporting processed agro produce is a huge addition to the industrialisation efforts of Anambra including its employment and revenue benefits. Head Administration & Human Resources: Nuhu Sani Anambra State, Nigeria, was formed on 3 February 1976 when East-Central State was divided into Anambra and Imo (Owerri) states. Location: Adamawa State Government House, Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria City/Town: yola State: Adamawa L.G.A: Yola North Location Phone: Main Contact.. Telephone: 075626224. Today, I stand up for the millions of Ndi Anambra for whom this mandate means everything. Editor (Daily): Abdulrahman A. Abdulrauf If these are the Peter Obis achievement in 8 years as the governor of Anambra state, you can not compare Tinubu with Peter Obi, Tinubu is more far ahead of him, he invested Anambra state money into his family business and gain nothing, he invested Anambra state 21m dollars in beer company and lost 16m dollars, if we entrust the whole Nigeria to his hand, very sure hes going to invest our money to his family business and beer company and gain nothing at the end, Please publish tinubu achievements in lagos. Ndi Anambra outside Anambra must creatively pay their taxes in their primary residenceAnambra. I would rather use such resources to lay the foundation stone for a public hospital at Okpoko or elsewhere or empower our security agents to fight criminality. When you see me in Innoson vehicles or in my Akwete dress with a pair of shoes made in Ogbunike/Nkwelle Ezunaka and Onitsha, we are making a statement.Today, the light refreshment to be served after this brief eventis abacha from Umunze, ukwa from Isuofia, Anambra rice with ofe akwu, nkwu enu from Awgbu, ngwo from Awa and Oba, and malt and bottled water from Onitsha.As part of our made in Anambra, cultural renaissance and healthy living agenda, when you come to the Governors Lodge or attend any state governments function, be sure to be served only Made in Anambra. No one is too poor to give or do something for Anambra. But today, my first day at work, is not a day for celebration. This was after the sacking of a former APGA candidate, Chukwuma Umeoji, by the court. Jobs and Unemployment. I will continue to thank all our party members especially the members of the Board of Trustees (BOT), National Executive Committee (NEC), State, LG and Ward Excos, Campaign Committees at all levels, etc, for the massive support. The Independent National ElectoralCommission (INEC) has released a list of the 37 candidates vying for the November 18 governorship election. Professor Nnenna Otti, the Vice-Chancellor Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), who is the Anambra State collation officer, announced the result this afternoon. A case in point is SABMiller, the second-largest brewery in the world, which built its first Green Field facility in the State. Mr Obi is a former governor of Anambra State while the state is currently governed by Charles Soludo of APGA. Lastly, all these amounts and things peddled here as achievements seems to amount to trillions in naira! Not to talk of the millions of living African progressives, who still dream of Renascent Africa. He was impeached 8 months after on November 2, 2006, by the State House of Assembly. In addition to our civic duties as responsible citizens, I call on all of us to go the extra mile in volunteering our time and treasure to create the homeland of our dream. I hereby challenge any of the disparate groups that claims that it is not part of the senseless killings and kidnappings to step out and show leadership by joining hands with us to DO something about it. To our indefatigable national Chairman, Ozonkpu (Dr) Victor Ike Oye, your visit of 27th August 2016 and unwavering support remain historical. Part of our future is in our past. Category: Agencies and Organizations State Government Websites. ii. History beckons. No group has ever succeeded in any struggle in history by turning the sword against themselves. All Rights Reserved. After his failed attempt, he dumped the PDP on July 17, 2013, and joined the All Progressive Grand Alliance in preparation for the November 2013, Anambra state governorship election. During Obis tenure, Anambra State became an oil-producing State. He has also worked as a consultant for a number of international organisations, including The World Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the United Nations Development Programme. The subnational states need to be unleashed. The ceremony took place at the Government House, Agu-Awka, with few guests in attendance. Three of his police orderlies were killed during the attack which he described as senseless. The governor, who was represented by the commissioner for Industries, Mr. Obinna Ngonadi, urged business people across the nation to invest in Anambra because the state is now open to investors. The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is leading in 15 Local Government Areas in Anambra State. For me, this issue is personal and emotional. Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has assented to the 2022 Revised appropriation budget of N170 billion naira. If you see something, say or do something! I will absolutely invest my political capital within our State, our South East and with the Presidency, Federal Government and its establishments as a matter of topmost priority. But we must make the best of a bad system, by unleashing the potential of governance at the lower levels. PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr Obi has so far won the presidential election in the four south-east states that have been announced (Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi and Anambra), scoring not less than 70 per cent of the votes in each state. I commit to a transparent, accountable, judicious, and impactful use of your tax money. Anambra State, one of the five states in south-eastern Nigeria was created out of the East-Central State in 1976 by the then military administration of the Late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed. The Government will provide a framework to incentivize and unleash the momentum of this new phenomenon at the village/community levels.Our government is committed to promoting the expeditious dispensation of justice especially the prompt resolution of commercial disputes. Even though Governor Obiano has continued to endure Peter Obi's provocations with equanimity, Obi and his hack writers have continued with the story that he saved up N75 billion for Anambra State before leaving office, and that Governor Obiano had misappropriated the money and put Anambra in debt peonage. Yes, there will be a time to celebrate. Performing the function, the Governor commended members of the House of Assembly for being diligent, responsible and responsive to their job [] Faafafine The men brought up as women in Samoa, True Life: The Awkward Way I Met My Husband, Ignorant Angelina Jolie reacts to Eternals ban in Nigeria and other regions, Rising Nollywood actor Stanley Okoro a.k.a Rabbi is dead, Woman gifted a furnished apartment sells everything in it to return to begging, Truth about video of Indians throwing their idols on the street over COVID-19 revealed, Did Davido steal JOWO from Victor AD? Okpara stopped with the palm revolution and plant millions of palm trees. Peter obi is a business man who started building his career from scratch, its proven across all platform in Nigeria. The Managing Director for Personal Systems Group HP Inc, Mr Fabrice Campoy described the deployment as the biggest of such projects in the Middle East and Africa. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday declared the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the winner of Saturday's presidential election in Anambra State. So far, the tweet has attracted 198 . Umunne m Ndi Anambra, this agenda is premised upon your irrepressible and communal spirit. Let me once again put on record our debt of gratitude to the federal institutionsthe judiciary, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and security agencies for insisting on a transparent and credible electoral system. Your argument doesnt make sense. The Pandora papers who talked about is due his holding of numerous foreign offshore accounts during his time as a businessman. Agriculture and wood processing are the major economic activities in the area. All Topics and Services. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); 2022 - Politics Nigeria Ltd. All Rights Reserved. In particular, I thank my wife, Nonye Frances Soludo, and children: Ozonna, Ifeatu, Chinua, Ekene, Oduko and Zikora for their love and sacrifices. Your email address will not be published. Corporate Profile | We want to go back to where M.I. Back to article. Soludo, who was the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance was declared as the winner of November 6 2021, Anambra Governorship Election by the Independent National Electoral Commission. As a humane government, we shall endeavor to offer alternative opportunities to the revenue touts. Hundreds of landlords in Nkpikpa layout, Obosi, including widows in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, made an appeal to State Governor Charles Soludo, the Chief of Army Staff . His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel is dedicate to creating an open and accessible administration in Akwa Ibom State. Joe Chukindi Former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi is heading for a landslide victory in the results of the presidential elections held on Saturday in his state. As I wear the APGA muffler on my neck, I feel the weight of Africas historic progressives like the Great Zik of Africa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, GCFR, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, Dr M.I. Anambra: the Light of the Nation shines.! All the stakeholders must now review both the narrative and the action plan. Governor Obiano was born at Aguleri, a town in Anambra State, Eastern Nigeria. b) Is this the best way to spend the taxes and levies collected from the poor traders and okada riders? Anambra was consistently adjudged one of the best states in development partnership and commitment to reforms for good governance. Read major things you should know about the new Anambra governor: Soludo was born on July 28, 1960, and hails from Isuofia in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. General Editor: Chamba Simeh You dont make such lies national, some persons are just too way ahead of your type that believe super story! First, there is no venue that can contain the tens of thousands of Ndi Anambra and friends all over the world who would wish to join us on this historic occasion. Over the next two years, we shall review/amend the relevant legislations, reform and strengthen the system for efficiency, restructure/strengthen the Anambras Independent Electoral Commission, and conduct local government elections. UGWUANYI THINKS BIG FOR ENUGU, AS HE INSPECTS ONGOING STATE-OF-THE ART HELIU ESTATE. CLAIM 1: Did Anambra State have a combined debt profile of over N200 billion? 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I know the limitations imposed upon a subnational state such as Anambra by the peculiar structure of our federation. Benjae Inn. We will conduct local government elections. i. Obis government undertook a massive construction of internal roads and oversaw large-scale electrification projects all over the state. Peter Obi was elected governor of Anambra on March 17, 2006. I promise to work hard with other governors and leaders in the South East and others to take your agitations to the table of all Nigeria, and we hope to bargain for a win-win solution for all Nigeria. Below is the full text of Soludos inaugural address: Inaugural Address as Governor of Anambra State, Government House, Agu-Awka, Awka Anambra State: PROTOCOL Umunne m Ndi Anambra, I applied for this job; my party, (the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA) shortlisted me, and youumunne m Ndi Anambra interviewed and employed me as your chief servant, with Dr. Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim as my deputy. 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