FG promises reduction in Forex rates.

Vice president, Professor Yemi Osibajo has assured
manufacturers of government's assistance in  president resolving the issue of  forex grants to  subsidize their businesses.

He gave this assurance during a call for the diversification of the nation economic borne out of
the zeal to encourage local manufacturers to compete
favourably with their foreign  counterpart.

Anambra Government Promises To Sustain War Against Hepatitis Disease

Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano says the state government will sustain the fight against Hepatitis by providing improved vaccination for screening and immunization facilities throughout the 21 local government areas in the state

He promised to ensure earlier detection of related cases of preventable disease like Hepatitis are treated without recourse to operation at the flag off of the Hepatitis awareness campaign and offer free screening, subsidized vaccination and treatment opinion, in Awka.

Atiku Advocates Qualitative Education

Following the recent calls to return schools to the missionaries, where sound educational character would be molded for a secured future in the country, Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has advocated for synergy between government and private individuals to rescue the nation educational sector.

He said good education should not be left in the care of government alone, while suggesting a middle ground where private sector would invest more in the delivery of sound education to the nation future leaders.

Men Are Charged to Imbibe Culture of Safety

Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Anambra Command,  Sunday Ajayi, has charged men to imbibe safety consciousness while driving on the highways, notes that the responsibility of homes building lie mainly in their hands.
He blame most crashes recorded on the highways to an act of irresponsibility of some drivers, who refused to adhere strictly to safety roads laws while of driving.
The sector commander gave this charge at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Anambra Province Men’s convention. In Awka.

Anambra Government Solicits For Increase Supply of HIV/AIDS drugs and Kits

Anambra state government says the recorded short fall in the supply of the HIV/AIDS treatment gadgets in the state, is attributed to a technical withdrawal of donor agencies.

It revealed that the delay was attributed to global recession, which according to it should not be applicable to human health facility that is used to save lives.

Obiano reiterates plan to convert College to University of Education

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has reiterated his resolve to convert Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe to a University of Education to enable the institution award degrees.
Obiano, who stated this at the 17th Convocation ceremony of the College for 2014 to 2016 graduands in Nsugbe on Friday, said plans were at the final stage to realise the project

Tipper Lorry Crash Claims 7 Lives In Nsugbe

No fewer than seven persons lost their lives, Saturday evening, when a tipper lorry ran into an evening market near 33 Junction, leaving 13 more with injuries.

The residents of Nsugbe in Oyi local government area of Anambra state, alleged that the tipper lorry driver was been chased by men of the tax collectors along Umuleri- Onitsha road, while trying to evade tax men harassment before the unfortunate incident occurred.

Buratai Assures Sustenance of Security in Anambra

Chief of Army Staff, lieutenant General Tukur Attahiru-Buratai is assuring the people of Anambra state that the presence of his men in and around Awka would boost the level of security standard in the state.

He pledged that the 30 days programme would be geared towards  training  and equipping  men of the Nigerian Army with knowledge on intelligence gathering to enhance the security situation in the state.

He stated this in Awka at the formal launch of Operation Python dance, instituted to address insecurity situation in the south eastern part of the Country.

NDLEA Anambra Takes Anti Drug Campaign To University

AS part of activities mapped out  to reduce the level of drug trafficking in Anambra state, the state command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency has taken the enlightenment outreach to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

Addressing the students on the danger inherent in drug abuse and trafficking, the state commander of the NDLEA, Anambra Command Sule Momodu warned the students not to hesitate to report any of their colleagues involve in sale of drug to their fellow students,

Tipper Lorry Crash Claims 7 Lives In Nsugbe

No fewer than six persons lost their lives, Saturday evening, when a tipper lorry ran into an evening market near 33 Junction, leaving 13 more with injuries.

The residents of Nsugbe in Oyi local government area of Anambra state, alleged that the tipper lorry driver was been chased by men of the tax collectors along Umuleri- Onitsha road, while trying to evade tax men harassment before the unfortunate incident occurred.