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  • BREAKING: Delta, Anambra agree to free traffic on Niger Bridge with strict conditions [VIDEO]

    BREAKING: Delta, Anambra agree to free traffic on Niger Bridge with strict conditions [VIDEO]

    Delta and Anambra State Governments have agreed to free traffic on the Niger bridge, which was closed to enforce the ban on inter-State movement in order to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the State Governments reached the agreement on Monday, with condition that guidelines laid down to contain the spread of the COVID-91 would be strictly enforced on the bridge.

    Recall an iron barricade was reportedly built at the Asaba-end of the Niger Bridge reportedly on the orders of Governor Willie Obiano, the Governor of Anambra. The barricade was reportedly pulled down at the weekend by youths in Delta.

    It was gathered that the development necessitated the meeting where the two governments resolved to jointly police the Niger Bridge to curtail the movement of ‘strange persons’.

    Watch video below:

     

  • Anambra Govt. bans all traditional ceremonies, including new yam festivals, title-taking ceremonies

    Anambra Govt. bans all traditional ceremonies, including new yam festivals, title-taking ceremonies

    Anambra State Government has placed a ban on all traditional ceremonies, including new yam festivals, title-taking ceremonies in response to the growing threat of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

    Governor Willie Obiano announced the ban on Monday in his remarks at a press briefing on ways of containing the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The Governor’s remarks read: “In response to the growing threat of the CoronaVirus Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of Anambra State has come out with the following measures to keep our people safe –

    “Civil servants in the state are hereby directed to proceed on a 14-day work-from-home with effect from Tuesday, March 24, 2020. However, any civil servant may be called upon at any given time to handle an urgent assignment as the case arises. This directive excludes all staff of Anambra State Ministry of Health workers and officers on essential duty.

    “All public gatherings are hereby suspended in Anambra State till further notice with effect from today, March 23, 2020. This includes traditional marriage ceremonies, community festivals, ofala festivals, masquerade festivals, Igbankwu nwanyi, funeral ceremonies, baby christening, new yam festivals, title-taking ceremonies and any meeting of more than 30 participants. Traditional rulers and President General of Communities must ensure full compliance or be held responsible.

    “All nursery, primary, secondary, vocational and tertiary schools are hereby closed with immediate effect. All academic and extra-curricular activities are hereby suspended.

    “All public transport operators are directed to submit the manifest of all passengers coming into Anambra State to the appropriate authorities with their names, phone numbers, residential addresses and final destination.

    “The general public is mandated to maintain a habit of frequent hand-washing with soap and water as well as use alcohol based hand sanitizers.

    “No Keke or tricycle rider should carry more than two passengers at a time. Drivers of shuttle buses must not carry more than 3 passengers at a time. Drivers of township and mini buses must not carry more than 5 passengers at a time. The public is strongly advised to only visit the markets for essential commodities. All night clubs are hereby closed until further notice. People should endeavor to sit at home.

    “Operators of bars and restaurants should not admit more than 30 customers at a time and must adhere strictly to the basic standards of social distancing. They must also provide hand-washing points and hand sanitizers for their customers. Any violation will attract immediate closure of the premises. All persons returning to Anambra State from all countries of the world and states that have Covid-19 cases must go into self-isolation for 14 days and report.

    “Security Agencies have been directed to ensure full compliance. Finally, we have constituted an Action Committee on Covid-19 headed myself to ensure and hands-on attention to the best was of containing this plague. The members of this committee are:

    “Dr Vincent Okpala, Commissioner for Health, Mr C Don Adinuba, Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, Prof Igwegbe Anthony, Prof Oby Emelummadu, Dr Simon Ushie, Dr Basil Nwankwo, Dr Emmanuel Azuike, Dr Ifeoma Njelita, Dr Uche Onyejimbe, Dr Chijioke Obagha, Prof Maurice Iwu, Dr Joe Akabuike, Dr Ifeanyi Okoye, Dr Ernest Ifebi, Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu, Dr Onyeka Ibezim, Chidi Kanu, Rt. Hon Uche Okafor, Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief Primus Odili, Sir Uzu Okagbue, and Chinedu Aniagboso

    “All calls related to suspected Covid-19 should be routed to Anambra Public Health Emergency Operation Center on 08030953771 and 08117567363.

    “I want to assure you that we are determined to do our best to preserve life and restore normalcy within the shortest possible time.

    “More guidelines on the best practices to be adopted shall be communicated as the need arises. God bless Anambra State. God bless Nigeria”.

  • Magu charges public officers not to betray public trust

    The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu has admonished public officers not to betray the trust reposed in them by the people.

    He gave the advice on Saturday at Awka, Anambra State while delivering a lecture entitled, ‘A New Dawn: Expectations from the Public Sector’, at a two-day retreat for senior state officers, newly sworn-in commissioners and heads of parastatals on the importance of avoiding unforseen and embarrassing problems while carrying out their official duties, especially as they relate to corruption, economic and financial crimes.

    Magu observed that government business is about people and processes that drive it. He encouraged the officials to align with the guiding principles of SERVICOM and promote transparency and effective service delivery in their various areas of responsibilities.

    According to him, “the service component of your engagement with the Nigerian people is enshrined in the SERVICOM charter, which tasks all officials and agencies of government with ensuring quick, efficient and effective service to the citizenry in line with the principles of accountability, transparency and honesty”.

    Magu maintained that “the betrayal of public trust is the worst crime a public officer can commit against the people”.

    Magu observed that a precondition to service is purging oneself of all vices that may negatively influence one’s conduct, pointing out that eliminating all sources of conflict of interest was a good beginning for a successful public life.

    In his remarks, the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano expressed his gratitude to the EFCC boss for his personal presence at the event, adducing that receiving the message directly from the corruption fighter would make a lasting impression and impact positively on the jobs of the officers.

    While assuring the Acting Chairman of his team’s confidence in the anti corruption campaign, Obiano reiterated that as leaders, he and his team were vicariously liable for crimes committed by their subordinates.

    The two-day retreat was an intense exercise by the newly inaugurated Obiano administration to position the cabinet for better performance.

     

  • Anambra Govt frowns at non-completion of N20m community infrastructure projects

    The Anambra State Executive Council has frowned at the delay by some communities in completing the N20 million Community Infrastructure Projects in their areas.

    Mr Tony Nnachetta, the state Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy made the government position known in a statement issued on Thursday in Awka.

    Nnacheta, in the statement, directed president generals, traditional rulers and leaders of town organisations to galvanize completion of the projects.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the administration of Gov. Willie Obiano initiated community infrastructure projects with the provision of N20m to each community to execute projects of their choice.

    The commissioner noted that in spite of releasing first and second tranches of N20 million to communities, some of them had yet to complete their first projects.

    Nnachetta said that the council had directed 19 communities whose names were listed in the statement to ensure that they completed their projects before the end of February 2018.

    The commissioner said the council also noted with dismay that some communities had yet to process the second tranche of the project fund.

    “Government is set to activate the third tranche around March 2018 and completion of first and second tranches are clear prerequisites for communities to qualify,’’ he said.

    Nnachetta said that the state government would equip the Anambra Road Maintenance Agency to operate three-work teams in each of the three senatorial zones and aggressively maintain the road network in the state.

    On the Lassa fever outbreak in some states, the council expressed concern for the outbreak of the disease and had continued to provide considerable medical attention through professionals at the Ministry of Health.

    “Everyone is advised to take extra care in cleanliness and for any symptoms, which should be promptly reported to health authorities.

    “Council requests all Local Governments, churches and unions to disseminate information to our people to be extra vigilant in schools and public places,’’ Nnachetta said.

    The commissioner expressed council’s satisfaction, gratitude and cooperation to the people of the state for their effective participation during the funeral of late former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme.

     

  • Gov Willie Obiano loses mother

    Gov Willie Obiano loses mother

    The death has been announced of the mother of the Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano.

    Obiano’s mother, “Akpokuedike” passed on, Friday, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi by 3pm.

    Until her death, she was unconscious and has been in the Intensive Care Unit, ICU, of the Hospital for months.

    The news of her death was released by the NAUTH Community.