Echezona Okafor

Echezona okafor is a senior News reporter at Ekweanaedonews

Senator Ubah Attends Nigeria International Energy Summit, Advocates Collaboration for Sustainable Energy Development.

On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Senator Ubah, in his role as the Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), joined representatives from the Presidency and officials of the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources at the State Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, for the opening ceremony of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024)….

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Calls for Stricter Compliance with Standards

Peter Obi Mourns Onitsha Building Collapse Victims, Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss of lives in the building collapse at Ochanja Market in Onitsha. He urged everyone to prioritize safety by strictly adhering to engineering and building standards. In a press release, Obi emphasized the importance…

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United Petrochemical Association In Onitsha Inaugurated, ASMATA Task Traders to Join Soludo’s War Against Tourism

Chief Humphrey Anuna, the President General (PG) of Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), recently inaugurated the new executives of the United Petrochemical Dealers and Crushers Association of Nigeria. Mr. Onyekachi Nwafor was appointed as the chairman of the association. During the inauguration at the ASMATA Secretariat, the ASMATA PG urged the newly inaugurated…

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Prof Soludo Meets With Anambra Traditional Rulers, President-General, Harps On Security And Community Development

Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, recently held a crucial meeting with traditional rulers and presidents-general representing all 179 communities in the state. The meeting began with a moment of silence to honor the recently deceased President-General of Umuoji and the victims of the Odu-Igbo Market tragedy in Ochanja. The main focus of…

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Val Ozigbo Commends Ogbaru People as Afam Ogene Holds Thanksgiving Service

~ Encourages Ogbaru People to Continue Supporting LP, Describes Hon. Afam as a Purpose-Driven Man Valentine Ozigbo, a prominent member of the Labour Party (LP) and former governorship candidate in Anambra State, recently expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the people of Ogbaru Local Government Area. He thanked them for their unwavering support for Hon. Afam…

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Governor Soludo Takes Action: Inspecting and Reconstructing Odoi Market in Onitsha

Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, recently inspected the ongoing reconstruction of Odoi market in Onitsha. During the visit, the Governor, accompanied by Deputy Governor Dr. Onyekachi Ibezim, discovered that the existing buildings were in a dilapidated state, lacking basic amenities such as lighting and toilet facilities. In response, Governor Soludo took decisive…

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Uche Ekwunife Pats Gov Alex Otti On The Back

The Director General of the Governors Forum, Senator Uche Ekwunife, congratulated Governor Alex Otti and Prof Barth Nnaji on the launch of the $800 million Geometric Power Plant in Aba. In a statement, Senator Uche Ekwunife described the development as a significant milestone for the region’s pursuit of sustainable energy solutions and economic development. The…

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Anambra State Speaker Commends President Tinubu for Appointing Soludo as Economic Adviser

The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, praised President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for appointing Prof Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, as his economic adviser. Rt Hon Somtochukwu Udeze commended Soludo for his significant contributions to shaping and strengthening the nation’s economy. He highlighted Soludo’s extensive knowledge in…

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Mrs Nonye Soludo Begins Assessment Tour Of Boarding Schools In Anambra

Wife of the governor of Anambra State,Mrs Nonye Soludo,has highlighted the importance of closer monitoring of hostel activities in schools, including hygiene habits of students in hostel environments. The governor’s wife stated this at Girls’ Secondary School, Amenyi, Awka, during the kick-off of her visits to major boarding schools in the state. The visit, among…

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Prof Soludo Condemns Murder Of Umuoji Community PG, Vows Justice For Perpetrators

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, expressed deep concern and sadness over the brutal assassination of Mr. Silas Onyima, President-General of Umuoji Community. The state government strongly condemns this act of violence. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Onyima’s family, the Umuoji community, and the entire Idemili North Local Government Area. Governor Soludo is…

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