Anambra State Government on Friday unveiled electronic identity cards for civil servants and other government employees to address cases of impersonation, ghost workers and other vices in the system. Unveiling the card at the State Sacretariat, Head of Service, Mrs Theodora Igwegbe said the system would strengthen the identity management of workers by enabling the
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Anambra govt arrest fake doctors, seal hospitals
…warns those operating illegally and parading themselves as medical doctors to close down their hospitals Two fake medical doctors have been arrested by Anambra State government in Alor and Adazi-Enu in Idemili South and Anaocha Local Government Area of the state respectively. The two suspects, Anayo Okwara of Bright Land Hospital and Maternity Limited and
Read moreParents of street hawkers, beggers risk arrest, prosecution in Anambra
…move would serve as deterrent to parents and guardians – Commissioner The Anambra State Government said it would commence the arrest and prosecution of parents and guardians who engage children in street hawking and begging. Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo who disclosed this on the sidelines of the celebration of the International
Read moreAronu remains Amawbia President General – Anambra govt insists
Anambra State government has reaffirmed Engr. Godwin Chinyelu Aronu as President General, Amawbia Town Union (ATU) in Awka South Local Government Area of the State. Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon Tony Collins Nwabunwanne disclosed this while reacting to a petition from Supreme Head of Traditions and Customs in Amawbia, High Chief
Read moreDemolition: We gave 8months notice before action – Onitsha South boss
…traders accuse government of demolishing plaza without proper notice By: Toby Chuks The Chairman of Onitsha South Local government area of Anambra State Hon Emeka Orji has said that the council gave the owners of illegal structure that were demolished by government at Bridge Head market axis were given a long term notice of 8months
Read moreOGP: Anambra’s implementation level disappointing, 2 years behind
The Anambra State Government has been found to be two years behind in the implementation of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) action plan. Despite the state’s visible zeal and commitment to the OGP initiative, her Action Plan(SAP) which was launched to run from 2019 to 2021 was found not to have been implemented half. This
Read moreDisquiet as Anambra teachers allege fraudulent deduction in salaries
By: Ifeoma Ejiofor There is disquiet among teachers in Anambra State who alleged that their take-home pay is being fraudulently fiddled with by certain officials. Some of the teachers who spoke with our correspondent in Ekwusigo Local Goverment Area of the state pointed out that the problem actually started in November last year. They claimed
Read moreNo more appointment of analog workers in Anambra – LGSC
The Anambra State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has expressed its resolve to digitalize the entire system to comply with international best practices. Chairman of the commission, Bar. Vin Ifeanyi Ezeaka disclosed this on Wednesday during the digital literacy training for Local Government Employees organised by Integral Development Konsult(IDK). He said appointments in the commission
Read moreAnambra seals hospital with quack personnel, vows to close moreÂ
…says the exercise is to provide Ndi Anambra with affordable and efficient healthcare system devoid of quackery Anambra State Ministry of Health has warned private and public hospitals across the state operating with quack medical personnels as well as facilities cited at unhygienic places to desist fortwith or face immediate sanctions. Head of Medical Services
Read moreAnambra, UNICEF train 222 health workers on use of oxygen devices, others
…describing oxygen as key to giving life to a patient Anambra State Government in partnership with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has trained no fewer than 222 health workers on the use of oxygen, oxygen devices and oxygen delivery services in health facilities. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike said that the training became
Read moreAnambra Rights activist, wife in tears over demolition of apartment
…The Daily Vendor however gathered that ACTDA has assured the activist of compensation A human rights activist, Mr Osita Obi has raised the alarm over alleged demolition of his house by Anambra State government. He said the newly constructed apartment, a duplex, located at the Executive Business District area, near the abandoned government house, Awka
Read moreShun corrupt practices to justify your appointment – CSO warns Anambra 5000 teachers
…says newly recruited teachers must justify their appointment, while shunning any form of truancy and corrupt practices Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONET), a foremost Citizens and Non State Actors stakeholders group has urged the 5000 newly recruited teachers to justify their appointment by being dedicated to duty, while shunning any form of truancy and corrupt
Read moreACTDA Strikes Again, Destroys Goods Worth Over ₦10m in Awka
…the goods were destroyed following the destruction of a grocery shop along the UNIZIK Temporary Site By: Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a scene of bewilderment at Awka, Anambra State capital, as goods worth over 10 million naira were destroyed by the officials of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (popularly known as ACTDA), which
Read moreAnambra government denies N300 tax from pupils, students
…says government reduced fees payable in schools The Anambra State government has dismissed as untrue allegation that the State Govt. is collecting tax of N300 from school children in the State. Commissioner for Education in Anambra State, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Nnaemeka Egwuonwu said govt.
Read moreAnambra govt has no biz in markets except tax collection – Justice Okuma
…It is when they refuse to fulfill their obligations as citizens in the payment of taxes that the State Government comes in Justice Alexious Okuma of Atani High Court in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State has said that the State Government has no business in the Markets except to collect taxes. Okuma stated
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