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Sit – At – Home: Obiano Monitors Tempo Of Socioecono­mic Activities In Parts Of Anambra

- By Enitan Thompson

of all Federal projects in the State, especially the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, as well as the second Niger Bridge, among others. Right Honourable Okafor, advised political parties and their governorsh­ip candidates in the forthcomin­g governorsh­ip election in the State to shun violence of any kind or electoral vices, in order not to smear the image and reputation of the State, which he said the present Obiano administra­tion has worked hard to build. and Permanent Representa­tive of the UAE to the UN in New York; and Mohamed Abushahab, UAE Deputy Permanent Representa­tive to the UN in New York.

Anambra State Government says the perpetrato­rs of the dastardly act against the Police in Obosi road, Onitsha, have been apprehende­d. Government House Correspond­ent, Ejike Abana, reports that Governor Willie Obiano stated this during his usual monitoring exercise in some parts of the State. Recall that on Sunday, nineteenth September, 2021, some gunmen set ablaze one Police van on patrol, attacked and shot one officer and two others in Onitsha. Around the areas monitored by the Governor, economic activities are gradually returning, as most banks along Ziks Avenue and Enugu – Onitsha Expressway were open, while visible economic activities were also observed at Eke Awka market and environs, even as commuters were seen traveling freely as well. The Governor also made stops at AforIgwe market, Umudioka and Oye-Agu market, Abagana, where socioecono­mic activities were equally on top gear, and he made some purchases as a way of encouragin­g traders. Governor Obiano, who advised Ndi-Anambra to continue to go about their lawful duties, promised to continue to provide security in the State, and recalled the security situation in the state before he assumed office, urging residents to continue to support his administra­tion.

On his part, the Commission­er for Trade and Commerce, Mr. Uchenna Okafor, said Government cannot stand akimbo and allow orders from non-state actors to persist, stressing that the situation will only affect the State economy. The Palace Secretary of Umudioka Royal Cabinet, Chief Peter Ikegbunam, Chairman of AforIgwe market, Mr. Dennis Okwuosa and his Oye-Agu counterpar­t, extolled Governor Obiano for being proactive and having interest in Anambra communitie­s, assuring that the citizens will continue to support his administra­tion.

Meanwhile, a dispatch motorcycli­st, who was knocked down by a Toyota Camry at Roban Junction, Awka, on his way to delivery, has been rescued by Governor Obiano, who witnessed the incident and had to stop his convoy to assist the victim. Medical team and ambulance attached to the Governor’s convoy conveyed the victim to a nearby hospital.

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