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Anambra guber: Indigenes in Diaspora endorse Prof. Soludo
The Anambra Indigenes in Diaspora have endorsed Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, for the state’s Nov. 6 governorship election.
The group made their position known in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka on Tuesday.
The Anambra Indigenes in the Diaspora is made up of people living in the U.S., UK, Russia, Germany, Hong Kong, South Africa, Australia, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Italy and India.
The statement was jointly signed by Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, former Mayor, Enfield England, UK, Mr Neville Uchendu, Mayor, Atlanta Georgia, USA and Dr Michael Chukwujekwu, Chairman, Planning and Strategy Committee of the group
They stated that the group took the position during the Anambra Indigenes in the Diaspora global meeting, held virtually from Sept. 10 to 12.
It said that members of the group that participated in the meeting, considered a wide range of issues affecting the state, especially the forthcoming governorship election slated for Nov. 6.
They said the group considered the pedigree of who became the next governor of the state, with a view to ensuring security of lives and property as well as advancement of development in all sectors.
“After due considerations, we unanimously adopted Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as the preferred governorship candidate for the poll.
“The diasporas overwhelmingly request the entire Anambra people to align with, and support Soludo, because the state is in serious need of sustaining good governance,” it said.
The group, however, explained that candidates presented by other political parties are equally good but that its choice of Soludo, was devoid of bias and done in the best interest of the state.
It also said the state needed an individual with the intellectual dynamics to steer the ship of the state to safe harbor, considering the national and global socio-political and economic challenges.
“We are convinced that Soludo has the integrity, pedigree and visionary leadership acumen to drive the state to the next level of development in infrastructure, human capital, industrial, education, health, agriculture and other sectors”, the group stated.
The members assured that if Soludo, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria is elected, they would mobilise forces in countries of their residence to galvanise development in the state.(NAN)
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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