NUJ GIVES RIVERS POLICE 14 DAYS TO APOLOGIZE FOR ASSAULTING JOURNALISTS OR FACE MEDIA BLACKOUT. (PHOTO).

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  The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Rivers State Police Command, demanding a public apology for the assault on five journalists during a peaceful protest in Port Harcourt. Failure to comply, the union warned, would result in a statewide media blackout. In a statement jointly signed by Council Chairman Comrade Paul Bazia and Secretary Dr. Ijeoma Tubosia, the NUJ condemned the police actions as “unprovoked, barbaric, and inhuman,” calling for the immediate identification and prosecution of the officers involved. “The NUJ, as a watchdog of society, will not sit idly by while media practitioners are subjected to barbarism and brutality. Enough is enough,” the statement read, adding that further attacks on journalists would be “vehemently resisted.” The assaulted journalists—Charles Opurum of Channels TV, Allwell Ene of Naija FM, Soibelemari Oruwari of Nigeria Info, Ikezam Godswill of AIT, and Femi Ogunkhilede of Supe...
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GOV. SOLUDO SWEARS-IN 20 COMMISSIONERS,SPECIAL ADVISER ON SECURITY. (PHOTOS).

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Governor Soludo Swears-In 20 Commissioners, Special Adviser on Security 


The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has sworn-in twenty new commissioners for the State Government. 

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi Rtd, was also sworn-in at the ceremony 

Governor Soludo performed the ceremony at the Exco Chamber of the Anambra State Government House.

The Commissioners who were sworn include:

1. Mr Ifeatu Onejeme -Finance

2. Professor Offornze Amaucheazi -Lands

Mr. Ifeanyi Okoma -Works and Infrastructure.

4. Miss Chiamaka Nnake -Budget and Economic Planning. 

5. Dr. Afam Obidike -Health

6. Mr. Patrick Agha Mba -Youth Development.

7. Mrs Ifeyinwa Obinabo -Women Affairs and Social Development.

8. Dr. Obinna Ngonadi -Commerce and Industry.

9. Mr. Julius Chukwuemeka -Power and Water Resources.

10. Prof. Ngozi Chuma Udeh- Education.

11. Mr. Paul Nwosu -Information.

Others are: 

12. Dr. Foster Ihejiofor -Agriculture.

13. Mrs Patricia Igwebuike -Transport.

14. Mr. Felix Odimegwu-Environment.

15. Hon. Paulinus Onyeka -Housing.

16. Mr. Anthony Ifeanya- Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

17. Mr. Donatus Onyenji -Culture,Tourism and Entertainment.

18. Honourable Tony Nwabunwanne -Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs.

19. Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje- Justice and Attorney General.

20. Mr. Chikodi Anara-Homeland Affairs. 

Professor Soludo in his speech said that they were selected to be part of the team that will implement the disruptive change for the progress of Anambra

He stressed that the opportunity is truly a call to work and serve Ndi Anambra.

The Governor maintained that the reason for the expression of interest is to fish out those with passion to work for Ndi Anambra noting that over one thousand people indicated interest to be commissioners.

Professor Soludo, noted that, driving from the agenda of his administration of building a liveable and prosperous homeland, that he expects to see the templates of their fifty day delivery plan, adding that he expects nothing but excellence as they were carefully selected.

The Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Ngozi Iwuno later sworn in the Commissioners on behalf of the Governor. 

In a vote of thanks, the new Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof Mrs Ifemeje assured that they would place service to the state and public above personal interest and to perform their duties diligently and efficiently to achieve a greater Anambra State.

The state Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Ernest Ezeajuyi, Permanent Secretaries, among others witnessed the ceremony. 

Swearing to the allegiance and of office by the commissioners climaxed the event.

 More photos below. 










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