Hon. Barr Kingsley IRUBA moving a motion on 'Tourism Day' in Anambra State;

Hon. Barr Kingsley IRUBA moving a motion urging the Government of Anambra State;

i.  To set aside 27th day of September every year or any other day as "Tourism Day" for promotion of tourism; and

ii. To partner with the private sector for speedy development of tourism in Anambra State.

He observed that 27th day of September of every year is the official day set aside in by the United Nations for the celebration of "World Tourism Day"

The theme for the 2016 World Tourism Day celebration is "Tourism for All" aimed at promoting accessible tourism for all and seeks to highlight tourism potentials to contribute to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

He stressed that the essence of this yearly celebration of World Tourism Day is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural,  political and economic values.

He maintained that the importance of tourism to environmental protection, preservation of the ecosystem, preservation of cultural and historical heritage, infrastructural development, promotion of family life, promotion of peace,  creation of employment as well as wealth creation and revenue generation cannot be overemphasised, particularly now that there is down turn of revenue from oil. 

It is on record that the Government of Anambra State ably led by His Excellency Chief Dr.  Willie Obiano is committed to the development of tourism in Anambra State.

To enable the Government to actualise this goal, there is therefore need for a day to be set aside in Anambra State for the purposes of fostering the awareness of tourism among Ndi Anambra. Equally, the Government should partner with the private sector for the speedy development of tourism in Anambra State.

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ECONOMY REVIVAL: SENATE ISSUES 13 RECOMMENDATIONS TO BUHARI

The Senate on Wednesday put forward 13 recommendations for the President Muhamamdu Buhari-led federal government on probable ways of reviving the ailing economy. The senators made the recommendation at plenary when it commenced deliberation on the economic challenges of the country.

 

This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the Senate, Charles Akpan.

 

In its recommendation the upper chamber also rejected calls for the sale of the country’s oil assets as it called for a review of the interest rates.

 

The recommendations include:

1. The summary of today’s presentation by the Senators include the release of looted funds to boost the economy.

2. Cabinet reshuffle: Suggested that the Finance and Budget and National Planning Ministers should be replaced with competent brains who can provide solution to the crumbling economy.

3. The Federal Government should renegotiate

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ANAMBRA STATE TAKES STEPS TO CUSHION THE EFFECT OF RECESSION

A Special Broadcast on the Economic Stimulus Package by the Government of Anambra State on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

 

Ndi Anambra, ekenem unu!

 

Following the formal announcement by the Federal Government that the nation’s economy has gone into a RECESSION, I consider it my duty as your Governor to distil the message of the economic situation of the country down to the grassroots. However, following this development too, I am happy to announce to you that I have come up with a Stimulus Package that will ease the pain of the recession and help our dear state bounce back to prosperity.

 

Ndi Anambra, before I unfold my Stimulus Package to you, I want to assure you that the government of Anambra State is fully aware of the difficulties you are going through in your families, in your businesses and in your various communities. I wish to assure you that

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Full Text of Obiano's Special Broadcast on the Economic Stimulus Package by the Government of Anambra State

A Special Broadcast on the Economic Stimulus Package by the Government of Anambra State on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

 

Ndi Anambra, ekenem unu!

 

Following the formal announcement by the Federal Government that the nation’s economy has gone into a RECESSION, I consider it my duty as your Governor to distil the message of the economic situation of the country down to the grassroots. However, following this development too, I am happy to announce to you that I have come up with a Stimulus Package that will ease the pain of the recession and help our dear state bounce back to prosperity.

 

Ndi Anambra, before I unfold my Stimulus Package to you, I want to assure you that the government of Anambra State is fully aware of the difficulties you are going through in your families, in your businesses and in your various communities. I wish to assure you that

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HON. IRUBA NEW MONTH MESSAGE - WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER

The month of September is the 9th month of the year.  Nine stands for completion.

Biologically the gestation period for every pregnant woman is usually nine (9) months. That means that the 9th month is the month of delivery.

Now I pray for you, as you enter into the month of September, may it be your month of delivery.

Therefore all those good and wonderful expectations and dreams you have hoped for since the beginning of this year shall be delivered to you in this month of September.

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ANAMBRA STATE IS 25 - HAPPY SILVER JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY

It is my honour to join the rest of the world and particularly Ndi Anambra in celebrating the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of our beloved State today 27th of August 2016.

Recall that the present Anambra State was created from the old Anambra State when the capital was in Enugu by the Military Government of General Ibrahim Babangida on the 27th of August, 1991.

It is true that our beloved State is not yet where we ought to be in terms of infrastructural development, education, agriculture, commerce and industry considering the human capacity and resources God endowed the state with. However, it is equally true that we have left where we used to be. In other words, we have made some progress. 

As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we have every reason to thank God for the progress so far made in the areas of infrastructural development, agriculture, education, commerce and industry etc.

May I therefore used this medium to specially salute our Governor, His Excellency Chief Dr. Willie Obiano for his visionary leadership and his passion for a better Anambra, which he has demonstrated through the various projects executed by his administration despite the economic challenges facing the nation. 

May I equally salute the Honourable members of the Anambra State House of Assembly for their continued unalloyed support and greater service for the development of our dear  State. 

I will not fail to also salute our past leaders and Governors like,  His Excellencies, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Chris Ngige and most especially Mr. Peter Obi for laying solid foundation for the growth and development of our dear State. Indeed, the labours of heroes past shall never be in vein. 

As we celebrate this Silver Jubilee together, I enjoin us to see it as another opportunity for us to join hands together with the present administration to build on the existing foundations and lay new ones for a greater State that we all and our children yet unborn will be proud of. 

Once again congratulations and happy anniversary.

Long live Anambra State!

Long live Nigerian!

NDI ANAMBRA, THE LIGHT OF THE NATION.

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HON. IRUBA LEADING DEBATE ON A BILL FOR A LAW FOR....

At yesterday plenary of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Kingsley Iruba led the debate for second reading of a Bill for a Law for the establishment of Mission Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Anambra State and other matters connected thereto. 

The Bill has passed second reading. When passed into the Law our Mission Schools of Nursing and Midwifery will among other things, be well positioned to provide opportunities for quality training, retraining and continuing education for the nurses and midwives in Anambra State in particular and Nigeria in general.

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