Tinubu widens the gap…Excellence unites…Big Bother star tips Obi to win… Awka entertainment and lifestyle mogul bags chieftaincy title…plus South East Digest…

Tinubu widens the gap

The APC Presidential candidate, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, continues to widen the gap between him and the other candidates in the 2023 presidential race as “the candidate to lose” the election.  Although not backed by any of the announced research results, there seems to be a general perception that Tinubu is the most likely candidate to win, despite his warts and all!

It is this leadership, despite the warts, that we are actually referring to by our headline above.  No candidate has made as much gaffe as Tinubu has since the opening of the campaign season.  Indeed, Tinubu is now known to make at least one major blunder per campaign stop.  Yesterday, in Lagos, it was “APC/V” in place of PVC.  The day before his love for agbado made him to include “roasted corn” as one of the major requirements in electrification!!!

The blunders are not limited directly to the candidate alone.  His entire team seems to have been infested with “blunder-virus”.  How can you use the photograph of such a popular figure as Donald Duke at 12 to represent Bola Tinubu at 12 in the documentary produced by the BAT team – Duke disclosed this himself at a forum with senior media executives!!!! 

Excellence unites

Nothing provides common grounds like the celebration of excellence.  This fact was brought home in Awka last week as the Senate Committee on Science and Technology brought its national exhibition and workshop to Awka Anambra State.  Attendance cut across all the political divides.

Welcoming participants, Governor Chukwuma Soludo told the audience that Anambra is one of the safest States in Nigeria and home of STI.  He disclosed that "Anambra is the home to Nigeria's first Automotive Industrial Park that will be located at Akwaihedi, Nnobi and Uga.  We are now completing the first phase of the development. A bigger fundraising of over $250 Million will kick off the project". 

Chairman of the Committee on Science and Technology, Senator Uche Ekwunife expressed optimism that the workshop will continue to grow because it would create synergy with the academia, industry and government.  She disclosed that STI should be seen as a critical sector and also a key driver that would lead Nigeria to the path of industrialization.  "The development of any country lies solely on STI…This workshop used to hold in Abuja but as Chairman of the Committee, I decided to bring it home.”

 

“Invest in Igboland”, Pius Ayim 

Former Senate President and former Secretary to the Federal Government, Pius Anyim has urged southeast Governors and Igbos to invest in the five states of the zone for it to be further developed The former secretary to the government of the federation said the governors and the citizenry should come together to invest and develop the region Going further, Anyim urged them to emulate the late Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Dr Michael Okpara

Anyim gave the advice in Enugu at a two-day 2nd Eastern Nigeria Investment Summit.

The theme of the Summit is entitled: “Ibu Anyi Danda“meaning the magic of togetherness and common purpose.  Anyim said the governors and the citizenry should come together to invest and develop the region.  He said unity of purpose with shared motivation, benefit and mutual survival would offer them opportunity to pull their resources, talents and ideas together for the benefit of the region.  Anyim urged them to emulate the late Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Dr Michael Okpara, who brought so many transformation and development to the area in the First Republic through industrialisation and infrastructure.

‘I Dreamt Obi Won 2023 Presidential Election’

Winner of BBNaija Season 4 “Lock Down” edition, Mercy Eke aka Lambo has shared a dream about the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi.  According to her, she saw Obi win the presidential contest.

“I had a dream peter OBI won the 2023 presidential election my dreams always comes to pass, is possible guys. We can do this. P O is clear, let’s push and pray harder. We are close to making Nigeria great again,” she tweeted.

 

(A digest of latest reports on the Economy, Industry, Politics, Sports, and developments around the South East of Nigeria)

ANAMBRA STATE

Anambra seeks investments in building materials firm

Last week, ANSIPPA and the MD of ANSHCA, Tochi Obi met with prospective investors interested in the commercialization of the ANSHCA. This Agency is in charge of producing hydrafoam, interlocking and concrete blocks used to support the State’s construction efforts. To optimize its operations, the Agency requires significant investment in equipment, human resources and marketing.

Investors such as RBC Group of Companies an industry leader based in Lagos, and Fulham Property and Management Limited, a subsidiary of Chisco Group of Companies have shown interest in making investments in the Agency to scale its operations and achieve profitability. Over the next couple of weeks, ANSIPPA’s management will review the proposals in detail and make recommendations to the Governor and the State’s Executive Council on the next steps. (Story credit:  https://ansippang.substack.com/p/ansippa-30-the-new-dawn)

 

Pharmaceutical Industrial Park

Anambra continues to make progress in its plans to develop a pharmaceutical industrial hub for the manufacturing and distribution of patented drugs and medical supplies.   Last week, the Special Adviser on Medicals and Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Nnadozie Godwin and the MD ANSIPPA held discussions with the former Country Director of United States Pharmacopeia, Dr. Chimezie Anyakora, to explore areas of partnership on this all-important project.

The objective of the meeting was to finalize a work plan to successfully deliver this project and attract technical assistance for project development from pharma-focused development partners and DFIs.

The creation of the park is in fulfillment of Mr. Governor’s agenda of promoting Anambra as a commercial and industrial hub.  (Story credit:  https://ansippang.substack.com/p/ansippa-30-the-new-dawn)

 

EOI for concessioning of State Printing Press

As part of the Soludo administration’s promise to explore creative means of financing operations of state-owned enterprises and attracting private sector capital to Anambra State, the Government has approved the concessioning of the State’s Printing Press. This Corporation is domiciled under the Ministry of Information 

Industry operators and investors interested in participating in this process (Refurbish-Operate-Transfer concession) are invited to formally express their interest. The Expression of Interest (EOI) will be published in the Sun Newspaper edition on Monday, November 28, 2022. You can also download a copy of the EOI from the ANSIPPA website and https://ansippang.substack.com/p/ansippa-30-the-new-dawn.

Awka entertainment and lifestyle mogul bags chieftaincy title

High Chief Emeka Nwosu, owner of some of Awka’s outstanding entertainment and hospitality businesses, including Mr Smith, was yesterday inducted into the prestigious and ancient traditional Ozo society of Awka, with the sobriquet, Ozo Bekee.

EBONYI STATE

Tinubu makes huge promise to Southeast as he bags Chieftaincy title in Ebonyi

Bola Tinubu has assured all the businessmen in the southeast region of improved commercial activities once he becomes president in 2023.  The presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 general election gave the assurance during his visit to Ebonyi State.   According to Tinubu, policies would be put in place to address the factors limiting development in the region.

IMO STATE

No more lamentation for the Southeast, Says Gov Hope Uzodimma

Imo state Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has been very vocal for his support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Governor Uzodimma has stated that a Tinubu presidency will end the lamentations of the southeast.  Uzodimma who is also the southeast coordinator of the APC presidential campaign council described Tinubu as the best for Nigeria. 

Governor Uzodimma in his address at the APC presidential campaign rally in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State said the party's presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a very good product that ndi Igbo will benefit from.

Governor Hope Uzodimma Approves Immediate Promotion for Imo Civil Servants

Imo state civil servants due for promotion have been thrown into frenzy as Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved their elevation.  Governor Uzodimma's move is due to his earlier vow to revamp the southeast State's civil service system.  The promotions by the Governor, according to the State's commissioner for information, are with immediate effect.