Echezona Okafor

Echezona okafor is a senior News reporter at Ekweanaedonews

Anambra State Government Hosts Traditional Medicine Practitioners, Clarifies Stance On Native Doctor/Ezenwanyi Practice

Anambra State Government on Tuesday 4th March 2025, through the offices of the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism as well as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Godwin Nnadozie has played host to traditional medicine practitioners in the state to clarify issues surrounding the practice of herbal medicine, native doctors, and…

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Prof. Odinkalu Urges Unizik Academics To Prioritize Professional Excellence And Integrity

  A former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has urged academics to prioritize professional excellence and personal integrity over the relentless pursuit of material wealth. He emphasized that scholars should focus on building a reputable name rather than being driven solely by financial gains. Prof. Odinkalu, a legal practitioner…

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ANSEC Congratulates Governor Soludo On Sun Governor Of The Year Award, Launch Of ANAMGIS, And Awards Strategic Projects

The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) at its 5th meeting held on March 3, 2025, congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR on his recent award as the Sun Newspaper’s Governor of the Year. The award, received in Lagos, was dedicated to the Solution Team (ANSEC), stakeholders, and the people of Anambra State. The Council also…

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President Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi As Accountant General Of The Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment, approved today, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. A selection committee later…

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Gov Mbah Inaugurates Local Govt Service Commission, Harps On Inclusive Development

Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated the recently reconstituted Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees on a productive and efficient local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity. The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as Member I, Mrs. Florence Igboji…

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Training of Health Workers on Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) Holds In Onitsha North LGA

The training of health workers in private hospitals, government and primary healthcare centers across Onitsha North LGA took place at St Mary’s Catholic Church Awka Road, Onitsha. The 2 days training is a step down training for health workers on Integrated Diease Surveillance and Response (IDSR). The essence of the training is equip the health…

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Reps Approve N250m SEDC Budget For 2025

The House of Representatives Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Monday approved the 2025 budget as takeoff for the new commission. Chairman of the committee, Chris Nkwonta, who disclosed after the budget defence with the management of commission said the budget will mark the beginning of good things in the South East geopolitical…

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Soludo Urges Igbo Community In Lagos To Prioritise Investments In S’East

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has called on the Igbo community in Lagos to prioritise the development of their homeland by establishing business hubs that will attract foreign capital and stimulate economic growth in the eastern region. Speaking at the “Anambra Homeland Consciousness Initiative” event held in Lagos on Sunday, Governor Soludo emphasized the need…

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