OHANEZE NDI IGBO Speaks on Anambra election and Nnamdi Kanu

ADDRESS TO ANAMBRA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY BY PRESIDENT GENERAL OF OHANEZE NDIGBO CHIEF JOHN NNIA NWODO ON THURSDAYS 29TH JUNE 2017.

Mr. speaker sir,

Honourable members of Anambra state House of assembly. 

I am delighted to be here in this honourable house to share thoughts with you on a number of issues confronting our people in this state and Igbo land as a whole. 

Anambra state is outstanding amongst the various states in Igboland.   I have in facts held in many quarters that Anambra claims more than 50% of blessings the Almighty God showered on Igbo people. Let me give a few examples. 

1. The only Igbo man that has been president of Nigeria ( even if ceremonial) H.E. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi  Azikiwe is from Anambra. 

2. The only Igbo man that have ever attained the exalted office of elected vice president of Nigeria Dr. Alex Ekwueme is from Anambra. 

3. An Anambra son, Dim Odimegwu  Ojukwu is the only Igbo man to have been referred to as Head of state of Republic of  Biafra.

4. Of all Igbo states, no state has produces two Senate presidents ( Dr. Best Of Orizu and Dr. Chuba Okadigbo) except Anambra state. 

5. Similarly no Igbo state is yet to beat the record of Anambra state in producing two speakers of the federal house of representatives namely Chief Edwin Umezuoke  and Chief Agunwa Anakwe. 

6. In the international political arena the only Nigerian that has occupied the office of the secretary General of the Commonwealth is from Anambra state, Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

In all fields of learning and enterprise Anambra' s distinction is unparalleled. In ICT Philip Emegwali, in Literature , Chinua Achebe, Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamamda Adichie stand out significantly.  I shall  not bore you with more names in commerce and industry and other fields of endeavour.  But suffice it to say that Anambra state is outstanding in Igbo land.

Today Anambra has the

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Hon. Iruba Moved a Motion Urging Gov. Obiano to Urgently Equip and Make Functional The General Hospital, Ukpor

At the Plenary on Tuesday 13th June, 2017, Hon. Kingsley Iruba moved a Motion urging the Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief (Dr.) Willie Obiano, to, as a matter of urgency, equip and make functional the General Hospital Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area.

In moving the motion Hon. Kingsley Iruba highly emphasized that the General Hospital Ukpor is the only General Hospital in the entire Nnewi South LGA, there is therefore urgent need to equip and make it functional for effective and efficient healthcare service delivery.

Read the full details of the motion below:

MOTION

URGING THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, CHIEF (DR.) WILLIE OBIANO, TO, AS A MATTER OF URGENCY, REHABILITATE, EQUIP AND MAKE FUNCTIONAL THE GENERAL HOSPITAL, UKPOR IN NNEWI SOIUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

Sponsors:

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50 YEARS AFTER BIAFRA: Chief Nnia Nwodo Jnr, President of Ohanaze Ndigbo Speech at the Yar Adua center

Find below the speech of the President of Ohanaze Ndigbo Chief Nnia Nwodo Jnr at the Yar Adua center on 50 years of Biafra. The Acting President Prof Yemi Osinbajo and Chief Olusegun Obasanjo were guests.

50 YEARS AFTER BIAFRA:  REFLECTIONS AND HOPES



PROTOCOLS:



1. I am grateful to Shehu Musa Yar Adua Foundation, Ford Foundation and OSIWA - the co-sponsors of this event for your kind invitation. I commend your foresight in convening this conference, the first major conference discussing Biafra outside of Igboland. Nigeria. In hosting this conference the Yar’Adua Centre, which is best known for promoting national cohesion, honours the legacy of a great patriot: Shehu Musa Yar Adua. He died building bridges of understanding across our nation. I salute his family and associates for sustaining the legacy of Shehu through the works of this Foundation.

2.  It is significant that you have chosen to harvest sober memories of Biafra. By so doing, you help us to wisely situate today’s talks of Biafra in the proper context: namely, as an opportunity for nation building; and not - as an invitation for invectives or recrimination.

3. 50 years ago, Nigeria faced disintegration by the declaration of the Republic of Biafra. Biafra was born out of the political crisis which engulfed Nigeria at that time. The crisis began with the struggle for leadership in the Western Region of Nigeria, the declaration of state of emergency in the West, the coup of January 1966, the counter coup of July 1966, the pogroms, the declaration of Biafra and the commencement of a police action that turned into a three years civil war.

4.  I hope that our gathering today may contribute to

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Public Presentation of the book: The Principles and Benefits of Appreciating your Pastor

The Public Presentation of the book: The Principles and Benefits of Appreciating your Pastor, authored by Hon. Barr. Kingsley Iruba and Julius was successfully done on Saturday, 29th April 2017. below are some images from of the public presentation.

RT. REVD. E. O. IKEAKOR, Bishop of Amichi Diocese performing the Unveiling and presention of the book.

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MY NEW YEAR MESSAGE

"And the Lord VISITED Sarah as HE HAD SAID, and the LORD DID UNTO Sarah as HE HAD SPOKEN.

For Sarah CONCEIVED, AND BARE Abraham a SON in his old age, AT THE SET TIME OF WHICH GOD HAD SPOKEN to him." Gen. 21: 1 - 2.

In this 2017, just like Sarah, the Almighty God shall accomplish that which He promised you.

He is a covenant keeping God. He is a faithful God. He does not and will never change. Whatever He said He would do, He will do. His words are His guarantee. And His words are capable of bringing into existence that which He said.

Here is what He said, "For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
So shall my WORD be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall NOT RETURN unto me void, but it shall ACCOMPLISH that which I please, and it shall PROSPER in the thing whereto I sent it." Isaiah 55: 10 - 11.

I charge you to dare to believe God and you shall see His goodness come to fulfilment in your life this year.

Don't look upon your circumstances, financial situation or the recession. Look up to God for He is your HELPER.

God kept you alive and  brought you into 2017 for a purpose, and that purpose is to settle you. God Himself will help you. He did it for Abraham and Sarah, He will do much more for you. (Isaiah 51:1-3).

There is hope for you. It shall be well with you and everything concerning you (Isaiah 3:10).

All you need to do is to be in right standing with the Lord.  Accept Him as your Lord and personal saviour. He will take care of you.

In Psalms 37:25, David said, "I have been young, and now am old; yet I have I not seen the RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN, NOR HIS SEED BEGGING BREAD."

Rejoice and be glad.  Since  you made it into 2017, there is great hope for you. Everything is already working together for your good (Romans 8: 28).

It is your year of mercy.
It is your year of favour.
It is your year of success.
It is your year of victory.
It is your year of breakthrough.
It is your year of progress.
It is your year of promotion.
It is your year of prosperity.
It is your year of divine health.

God has opened a new chapter for you. Remain positive and focused because great and mighty miracles are locating you now. So shall it be, in Jesus name. Amen.

Welcome into a new week.
Welcome into a new month.
Welcome into a new year.

I wish you a more Healthy and Prosperous 2017. Happy New Year.
God bless you.

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Hon. Kingsley Iruba Christmas Message

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government will be on His shoulders: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of His government there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgement and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of host will perform this." —Isaiah 9:6-7.

We wish you the very Best now and forever.  Merry Christmas and healthy and wealthy new year.

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ANAMBRA STATE HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME LAW, 2016.

The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed into Law the Bill for a Law for the  Establishment of  the Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme, 2016 on Thursday, the 8th day of December, 2016.

The aim of the scheme is to provide mandatory Health Insurance which shall entitle the insured persons and their dependants the benefits of prescribed good quality health care services at all times at minimal or no cost.

The objectives of the Scheme shall be to:

1. ensure that every resident of Anambra State has access to good and quality health care services at all times;

2. protect families from financial hardship of huge medical bills;

3. control the rise in cost of health care services;

4. ensure equitable distribution of health care cost among different income groups;

5. maintain high standard of health care services;

6. ensure efficiency in health care services;

7. improve and harness private sector participation in the provision of health care services;

8. ensure adequate distribution of health facilities withing the State;

9. ensure equitable patronage of all levels of health care; and

10. ensure the availability of alternative sources of funding the health sector for improved services.

An Agency is established to ensure the implementation of the Scheme. A governing Council is also established to oversee the activities of the agency.

By the provisions of this Health Insurance Scheme Law, anybody insured under the scheme together with his/her dependants can access and receive good and quality health care services at all times without payment of any "deposits".

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CHIEF OBIANO PRESENTS THE 2017 DRAFT ESTIMATES TO THE ANHA -TITLED: BUDGET FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH

His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano, the Executive Governor of Anambra State on Tuesday 6th December, 2016 presented the 2017 Draft Estimates to the Anambra State House of Assembly. The Budget was Titled "BUDGET FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH." Key statistics from the budget is as shown below:

The total budget size is #115, 512, 873, 810.00

Recurrent Expenditure is #56, 587, 191, 867.00 representing 49% of the budget, while Capital Expenditure is  #58, 925, 681, 943.00 representing 51% of the budget. 

BREAKDOWN OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

1. Economic empowerment through agriculture= 9.23%

2. Enhanced skills and knowledge = 5.78%

3. Environmental improvement = 3.38%

4. Gender = 0.47%

5. Growing the private sector = 1.96%

6. Housing and urban development =5.50%

7. Improvement to Human health =4.75%

8. Information communication and technology = 1.86%

9. Poverty alleviation = 6.56%

10. Power = 1.92%

11. Reform of Government and governance = 9.42%

12. Roads = 40.97%

13. Societal reorientation = 0.58%

14. Water Resources and rural development = 5.55%

15. Youth = 2.06%

Read the full Address below:

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Hon. Kingsley Iruba at Nnewi South LGA Constituency Briefing organised by JDPC at Ukpor

Nnewi South LGA Constituency Briefing organised by JDPC held on 25/11/2016 at Nnewi South LGA Headquarters, Ukpor.

I was privileged to participate in the constituency briefing for Nnewi South LGA organised by JDPC today.

During the discussion, we considered the duties and responsibilities of a legislator. I highlighted some of our achievements particularly in area of lawmaking, representation and oversight.

We stressed on the importance of participatory democracy/governance. We encouraged our people to actively participate in governance.

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Reports From The Public Hearing on the "Bill to Establish The Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme, 2016

The Public Hearing on the "Bill to Establish The Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme, 2016, was a great success. It was well well attended.

The participants at the hearing include; The Governor of Anambra State represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Akabike, the Speaker and the Honourable members of Anambra State House of Assembly, Commissioner for Finance, Ifeatu Onejeme, representatives of ndi igwe and PGs. Others are the Chief Medical Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Prof Igwegbe; the Chairman, Board of Directors, COOUTH (Amaku Teaching Hospital), Awka, HRM (Dr.) Ilouno; representatives of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and Dr. Don Onyeji who gave

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NOTICE: PUBLIC HEARING ON ANAMBRA STATE HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME BILL, 2016

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Hon. Iruba Applauds Obiano As Unubi Modern Hospital Project in Nnewi South LGA is Inaugurated By The Governor Today

Hon Iruba applauds Obiano's for giving Ndi Unubi ultra modern hospital complex, under project the ongoing "Choose Your Project Initiative" of Obiano administration.

The governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Maduabuchukwu Obiano (Akpokuedike global, Agunechemba), this afternoon inaugurated Unubi modern hospital project in Nnewi South LGA Anambra, as part of choose one 20million naira community project initiated by Obiano's led administration in the 179 communities in the state. 

Gov Obiano described the initiative as strategic developmental measure as well as significant ploy to inject money into circulation in the state in other to cushion the impact of recession on the people of Anambra state. Saying that this idea and motive for initiative is guaranteed because both the contractors and laborers are ensured to be members of the respective communities in the state.  

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A Bill for a Law to establish the Operation Clean and Healthy ANAMBRA (OCHA) Brigade Under Consideration At The House of Assembly

The House of Assembly today partly considered a Bill for a Law to establish the Operation Clean and Healthy ANAMBRA (OCHA) Brigade. The Bill is aimed at regulating the activities of the OCHA Brigade.

The House also passed a motion calling on the Governor of Anambra State,  Chief Willie Obiano to direct the Commissioner for Trade,  Commerce,  Markets and Wealth Creation to

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A Bill for a Law to Control Burial/Funeral Ceremonial Activities in Anambra State Passed Second Reading

The Anambra State House of Assembly yesterday (13/10/2016) considered for second reading,  a Bill for a Law to control Burial/Funeral Ceremonial Activities in Anambra State.

This Bill is intended to prohibit excessive spending and unnecessary expenses our people usually engage in during burial/funeral ceremonies.

Hon. Kingsley Iruba Contributing to the Debate
being a Major Sponsor of the Bill

By virtue of this Bill, no person shall deposit any corps in the mortuary or any other place beyond two months from the date of death.

The Bill is also aimed at encouraging our people to care for and celebrate their loved ones while they are alive and not at death. 

This Bill will also restrict the traditional rites of Umunna, Umuada,  Iyomdi etc during burial ceremonies.

The Bill further provides among other things that:

1. Town Union shall keep a register of all deaths in the town. 

2. The State shall establish and maintain burial grounds in all the local government areas in the state for the burial of any rejected or unidentified corps.

3. Any person who violates this law shall be guilty

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Anambra State House of Assembly Passed into Law, a Bill for the use of POS in Collecting Government Taxes

The Anambra State House of Assembly yesterday (11/10/2016) passed into Law, a Bill for the use of Bank Point of  Sale (POS) and Bill's to Collect Government Taxes,  Levies and Sundry Revenue and other related matters. 

The Law is aimed at ensuring efficiency and transparency in the collection of government revenues.

                         Hon.  Barr.  Kingsley IRUBA  making submission in support of the passage of the Bill (He co-sponsored the Bill)

This Law when well implemented shall put to an end all

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Hon. Kingsley Iruba Moved a Motion Calling On Relevant Agencies to Make Public List of Approved Taxes and Levies in the State.

Hon. Barr. Kingsley IRUBA yesterday (06/10/2016), moved a motion directing the Commissioner for Finance,  Commissioner for Education and the Chairman, Board of internal revenue as a matter of urgency, to publish and submit to the House of Assembly the approved list of all the legal taxes, levies and fees. 

In leading the debate on the motion, he drew the attention of the House to His Excellency Chief Dr. Willie Obiano's economic stimulus package marshalled out on the 26th September 2016   to ease the pain of recession on Ndi Anambra amongst them is tax relief. 

Consequently, His Excellency forthwith suspended

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Anambra State House of Assembly Defeated NUJ Anambra State Chapter in NOVELTY FOOTBALL MATCH

It was an entertaining evening yesterday, 5th day of October 2016, at Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) football pitch , Awka as the members of Nigeria Union of Journalists Anambra State Chapter engaged the Honourable members of the Anambra State House of Assembly in a Novelty Football Match.

The Honourable Members of the Anambra State House of Assembly defeated the members of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Anambra Chapter by a lone goal (1-0).

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ANAMBRA STATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE: ANNIVERSARY LECTURE TODAY IN AWKA

Today @ Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre , Awka during our State 25th Anniversary, Lecture: "Think Nigeria, Invest in Anambra". The key lecture titled AKULUO UNO was delivered by His majesty , Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, Obi of Onitsha ( Agbogidi) .

Seated with Sen. Joy Emoji,  Her Excellency Etiaba, my humble self, Prof.Nwabueze (Legal Icon),  Barr.  Harri Udu (Head of Service,  Anambra State), Prof. Joe Asike (Chief of Staff Anambra State), Chief Osita Chukwudobelu (SSG), Rt.Hon. Rita Maduagwu (Speaker ANAMBRA State House of Assembly), His Excellency Chief Alex Ekwueme (fmr. Vice President Federal Republic of Nigeria), Chief Sir Victor Ume (fmr. National Chairman, APGA) etc.

Delivering the lecture, His Majesty, Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe (Agbogidi) translated ‘Aku Lue Uno’  as

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My Short Independence Message

Don't lose hope. There is still hope for Nigeria. It shall be well with Nigeria. That is my message.

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Anambra State House of Assembly debate on Sickle Cell Disease (Control and Eradication) Bill, 2016

The House debated on the Sickle Cell Disease (control and eradication) (repeal) Bill, 2016. 

The bill among other things provides for a Committee whose duty shall be to:

a.  Liaise with the president general of each town to conduct house to house investigation and enquiries in order to find out couples and children who have not undergone genotype test; 

Hon. Barr. Kingsley IRUBA contributing during the debate

b.  Liaise with religious bodies and Marriage Registry in order to enforce the verification of Sickle Cell disease Prevention Certificate of persons to be wedded; 

c.  Conduct public awareness

and
enlightenment programs in form of workshops and outreaches in order to enlighten the popular on the ways to eradicate sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease is
preventable. All it takes is for the people to be aware of their genotype and take actions to avoid marrying another person who is a likely carrier. Eg. AS should not marry

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