ANAMBRA GOVT APPREHENDS 8 SUSPECTS FOR EXTORTING MORE THAN N800, 000 FROM WOMEN IN AWKA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Anambra State Government Apprehends 8 Suspects For Extorting More Than 800,000 Thousand Naira From Women In Awka  By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu  Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has arrested eight suspects for allegedly extorting more than Eight Hundred Thousand Naira from women in Awka.  The arrest was part of state government's resolve in eradicating crimes and corruption in the state.  The exercise came following the directive of the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo of an NGO using government's name to extort the sum of twenty thousand naira and above from unsuspecting individuals mostly women in Awka.  When the Women and Social Welfare Commissioner bursted the office complex of the Host Communities of Nigeria Anambra State Chapter located opposite government house Awka, it was discovered that the suspects were operating with the United Bank of Africa staff in opening a current account for the women who must pay

ANAMBRA MAN BUILDS POLYTECHNIC IN OBA.{PHOTOS}..

 Anambra Man Heeds Governor Obiano's Aku Luo Uno Call, Builds Polytechnic In Oba


By Ejike Abana (ABS Goverment House Correspondent)


In response to Governor Willie Obiano's Aku Luo Uno Call, a private interest has instituted a private tertiary institution known as Grundtvig Polytechnic in Oba.


The maiden matriculation ceremony of the higher institution which was held in Oba was attended by the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke, the Rector Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr Francisca Nwafulugo, among others.


Speaking at the occasion, the Deputy Governor commended the initiative and expressed his belief in education as the key to success.


Dr. Okeke asked the students to take their studies seriously and know that they were admitted to study, improve their morals and character as a strong foundation to what they will later become in life.


Also speaking, the Rector, of the Polytechnic, Dr. Sam Nsolibe who noted that they were granted licence in 2019, described the journey which started many years ago as tedious, pointing out that with the successful matriculation, the school becomes the only polytechnic owned by a private interest in Anambra state.


He noted that the vision of the Polytechnic is to raise the standard of education, building character and competence into humanity.


On his part, the Chairman/Executive Director of Grundtvig Polytechnic, Dr. Kachi Ozumba who appreciated the government of Anambra State for creating the enabling environment through brilliant policy and philosophy of Aku luo uno, revealed that the school idea began over a decade ago, pledged that they will continue with the culture of excellence and support students towards the realisation of their dreams for attending the school.


In a goodwill message, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr. Nwafulugo described the matriculation as an important academic transition, stressing that education is a real factor for tomorrow's investment.


Speaking to the students, she noted that the Polytechnic is not a dumping ground for anyone, as such, they should strive to show commitment and hard work to meet the high expection of their wards.

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