Anambra unveils e-identification scheme to curb impersonation, ghost workers
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Anambra unveils e-identification scheme to curb impersonation, ghost workers

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
Metro

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

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Parents of street hawkers, beggers risk arrest, prosecution in Anambra
South East

Parents 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

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Aronu remains Amawbia President General - Anambra govt insists
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Aronu 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

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OGP: Anambra's implementation level disappointing, 2 years behind
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OGP: 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

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Disquiet as Anambra teachers allege fraudulent deduction in salaries
Education

Disquiet 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

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No more appointment of analog workers in Anambra - LGSC
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No 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

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Anambra seals hospital with quack personnel, vows to close more 
Health

Anambra seals hospital with quack personnel, vows to close more 

…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

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Anambra, UNICEF train 222 health workers on use of oxygen devices, others
Health

Anambra, 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

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Anambra Rights activist, wife in tears over demolition of apartment
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Anambra 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

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Shun corrupt practices to justify your appointment - CSO warns Anambra 5000 teachers
Education

Shun 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

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ACTDA Strikes Again, Destroys Goods Worth Over ₦10m in Awka
Business

ACTDA 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

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Traders hail Soludo for removing Ngonadi from overseeing Anambra markets
Education

Anambra 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.

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Anambra govt has no biz in markets except tax collection - Justice Okuma
Business

Anambra 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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