Anambra Fashion Expo 2022 was a hit...Iwaji Umueri – Ada Iguedo outshines… Gully erosion swallows buildings…plus South East Digest…

Anambra Fashion Expo 2022 was a hit

The Anambra Fashion Expo 2022 held at the International Conference Centre, Awka, has been described as a great hit.  One of the participants at the event, Adaeze, a fashioner designer, told MOM’s Sunday Revue this afternoon that “Anambra Fashion Expo 2022 was a great hit.  It was a clear show of talented brands from diverse areas in the South East, Nigeria, with items that can compete globally. The organization was topnotch, a fusion of food and fashion.  I was there to observe, learn and see new trends”. 

Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, who was a special guest of honour at the event, canvassed the promotion of made in Nigeria products as a job creator and economy catalyst.

The Anambra Fashion Expo, AFE 2022 was a special effort by Governor Soludo’s daughter, Ms. Adorah Soludo, to promote indigenous fabrics. 

Governor Soludo is known for his love and promotion of 'akwete' fabrics, revealed it is usually designed and sewn by his daughter as well as shoes made in Ogbunike.

"Our primary job is to promote anything made in Anambra. When my daughter was 12 years old, she insisted that we must buy her a sewing machine. We did. Little did we know that she will end up being a fashion person; notwithstanding her degrees." 

"The message here is that we parents should encourage our children to take up to whatever they have passion for. So, I congratulate them for the effort they made in putting this together." 

"I'm impressed because not a single kobo of Anambra money entered into this project. Even this hall, they paid for it. I'm amazed coming here."

"For us, it is about made in Anambra, South East or Nigeria. I think in time, we will begin to talk about Nigerian fabrics globally" 

"The organizers of this event represent passion and creativity. Look at the shoe that I wear, all made in Anambra. I'll get advice from the organizers to see how we can help to promote this industry. By next year, we will support this project. This is the Anambra that we should be celebrating".

Governor Soludo also used the occasion to appreciate his predecessor for the ICC structure, "May I use this opportunity to appreciate my predecessor in office for putting this kind of edifice in place. We will do everything to make it functional by attracting economic activities here". 

The Governor again reassured the audience on the vision of building a liveable and prosperous homeland in Anambra State. "We are working very hard to make ndi Anambra proud, to build that liveable and prosperous homeland. We will create the enabling environment for businesses to thrive so that our youths can be empowered," concluded the Governor.

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ABIA STATE

Gully erosion swallows buildings in Abia

Gully erosion in several communities in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State has caused  serious commotion in the areas.  The erosion swallowed a two-story building and a four-bedroom bungalow after torrential rain that lasted for over 16 hours. 

The two-story building belonged to an indigene living outside the country, while the other belonged to another indigene residing in the state. 

The affected communities are Amaewu, Umueze, Amamba, and Uzuakoli.  It was gathered that the rainfall lasted from Friday 4 pm to Saturday 7 am.

 

ANAMBRA STATE

Marking 6 months in office, Soludo embarks on construction of  additional 60.34 kilometers of roads

As part of activities marking his 6th months in office as Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has embarked on construction and rehabilitation of about 60.34 kilometres of more roads across the State.  These include the rehabilitation of the 26 kilometre Awba-Ofemili-Amansea road which will be completed within a record time of 16 months;

the 26.4 kilometre Amansea-Ndiukwuenu-Awa-Ufuma road which will be completed in four months; the 600 metre stretch Isu/Igbo, Isuofia/Igboukwu section of the Ekwulobia/Nnobi Road, popularly called 'Isu/Igbo river; and the 7.79 kilometre Akpaka to Basilica road, Onitsha North Council Area.   While the Isu/Igbo road will be completed in four months’ time, it is projected that the Akpaka road will be completed by May, next year.

According to a pact signed between the state and all the contractors, the roads are built to have at least a minimum of twenty years life span.

Iwaji Umueri – Ada Iguedo outshines

His Royal Majesty, Igwe Sir Benneth I. Emeka, Oke-Ebo II of Umueri, yesterday held his 2022 Iwaji (New Yam Festival).  One of the major highlights of the occasion was the investiture of Her Excellency, Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, wife of the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, as Ada Iguedo.  We bring you some photo highlights.

Chief Tony Oli hosts SWAN

Chief Tony Chuma Oli, immediate past Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Development Commission, yesterday hosted members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra State Chapter, at his Aguleri country home.   He thanked the Chairman and members of SWAN and the Anambra sporting community for the support they gave him which led to his successful tenure as the founding Chairman of the Commission.  See some photos from the event:

ENUGU STATE

Ugwuanyi inaugurates newly constituted Enugu State PPSMB

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, yesterday, inaugurated the newly reconstituted Enugu State Post-Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB), at the Executive Chamber, Government House, Enugu.  Governor Ugwuanyi also swore in Oliver Uchenna Enete as his Special Adviser and Remigius Chibuzo Eze as a Permanent Secretary.

Inaugurating the newly reconstituted PPSMB, Gov. Ugwuanyi named Favour Eucharia Ngozi Ugwuanyi as Chairman of the Board with Ugochukwu John Eneze and Chukwuma Okenwa as members.  The Governor equally named Prof. Rose Onah and Mrs. Agatha Oge Ukah as Ex-officio members and the newly sworn in Permanent Secretary, Remigius Chibuzo Eze, as Secretary of the Board.

Governor Ugwuanyi explained that the Enugu State PPSMB was reconstituted pursuant to Sections 4 and 9 of the Enugu State Post-Primary Schools Management Board Law, Cap. 67, Laws of Enugu State 2004 following the expiration of the previous Board by effluxion of time. 

The Governor disclosed that the Board is saddled with the responsibility of managing and controlling all post-primary schools and institutions, being state schools within the context of the Education Law.

IMO STATE

Catholic Bishops sue for Peace in Imo State, commend Governor Hope

Catholic Bishops of Nigeria have prayed to God for an immediate end to insecurity ravaging Imo State and the country at large.   The Bishops stated that the Hope Uzodimma-led government deserves peace to perform its duties in the State.

The Bishops also commended the Governor over the newly constructed dualised Orlu-Owerri road which they passed through.  The Bishops who held their 2022 Second Plenary at Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral Orlu said their trip to Owerri through the newly constructed dualised road was a beautiful site to behold. Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji who is also the Catholic Archbishop of the Owerri Metropolitan Province thanked Governor Uzodimma for giving them the opportunity to have lunch with his cabinet.