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The Anambra State Government has assured contractors who supplied diesel for powering streetlights between March and April 2022 that it will investigate and resolve complaints over unpaid contracts reportedly worth N900 million.

The contractors, who gathered at the Government House, Awka on Thursday, appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to intervene, stating that only seven out of 71 contractors have been paid for the supplies made during the transition period from the previous administration.

Addressing the group, the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Ernest Ezeajughi, promised that the state would look into the matter. He assured that if it is confirmed the contractors have not been paid, appropriate steps would be taken to remedy the situation.

We are going to verify the claims thoroughly to avoid issues of double payment, especially as some contractors have acknowledged receiving their dues,” Ezeajughi stated. He also appealed for patience and commended the contractors for their peaceful approach, noting their loyalty to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Earlier, contractor Hon. Nnaemeka Oraka explained that they continued their diesel supply after the March 17, 2022 handover from former Governor Willie Obiano to Governor Soludo, under the understanding that street lighting would remain operational. However, payments stopped after February 2022, with the new administration urging them in April to continue supplies.

“In May, we were instructed to stop, yet fueling continued in June and those suppliers were paid, while our payments for March and April remain outstanding,” Oraka said.

He emphasized that their demands are not politically motivated. “We are loyal APGA members. I personally hosted His Excellency in Nimo after his election victory. Governor Soludo remains our choice for the November 8 governorship election and we believe he will serve for eight years,” he affirmed.

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The last Tuesday heavy downpour that swept across the major towns in Anambra state yesterday submerged an estimated two thousand buildings in the commercial town of Onitsha as well as major markets in the state.

The flood which cut off major roads and vehicles in Onitsha also swept away goods of traders at the main market, Ochanja market and Oye – Agu Abagana markets respectively while vehicles were stocked for several hours far into the night as commuters lamented over their predicaments .

The flood also carried large supply of debris from the upper part of Onitsha to the lower plane heading towards the River Niger only to hang up at blocked water channels.

To this end Gov Charles Soludo has ordered the relevant departments and his Aides to commence work in Onitsha and make proper assessment of the remote and immediate causes .

In compliance to the governor’s order the Secretary of Onitsha South local government area Mr Paul Onuachala who carried out inspection of the area noted that the flood is caused by blocked water channels being perpetrated by residents of the town who empty their wastes into the drains thereby blocking the flow of water .

Onuachala however announced that a fifty years old bridge with narrow water channels is the cause of the flood announcing that the bridge is currently being demolished and a new one being constructed as well as widening the water channels.

The thing actually harvested a lot of wastes along that line and automatically block the water channels”

“Towards Genis bread side there is a colvert there that was equally blocked and that also contributed to what is happening”

“We are demolishing the bridge and we are constructing a new bridge along Genis bread that would empty into the River Niger and that will empty the Ochanga and lower part of that area quicker “

We are going to widen the water channel to accommodate water and flood during this rainy season”

“These flood carrying debris from the upper part of Onitsha a d given our topography it follows from upper Onitsha down to the lower part of Onitsha to the River Niger”

“This is an old bridge because by the time the bridge was constructed the population of Onitsha was not the same with the population that we have now and that bridge was constructed about fifty years ago ” he said.

Reacting to the disaster the Anambra Commissioner for Environment Engr Felix Odumegwu said that the Ministry is working with the Ministry of Works as well as the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra aka OCHA Brigade to address the situation and ensure a permanent solution to the problem.

We have contacted the Commissioner for works and we are carrying out the desilting of the drains “

“When the rain sets in the first few rains present this type of difficulty sometimes because of some areas where there are blockages but along the line it would ease off after identifying the areas that we have problems and take care of them “

Since February we have been announcing to people to start desilting their drains because of the coming rains and we set out a deadline and the OCHA brigade has been mandated to carry out enforcements but we are gout around and you noticed that yesterday we were on the streets and all efforts are being made to ensure that we do not witness this kind of thing again”

“Any man made causes of flooding will not happen a d we a are taking proactive measures in that area”

“We are aware of the fact that there would be flooding this year and we have been carrying out sensitization campaigns at the targeted areas and as a government we are on too of the situation ” he said.

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In a sweeping legislative move aimed at curbing crime and unregulated spiritual practices, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has transmitted an Executive Bill to the Enugu State House of Assembly. The bill, titled “Maintenance of Internal Security, Vigilance and Order,” seeks to combat illicit activities among native doctors, herbalists, and spiritualists, while also targeting ritual practices, illegal forest encampments, and property misuse for criminal operations.

The bill proposes a ban on money rituals, commonly referred to as ‘okite’, and criminal bulletproof charms, known locally as ‘odeshi’. It also prohibits the unlawful occupation or use of forests and private properties for kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal purposes.

According to Section 3 (1) of the bill:

“Every person, who engages in the practice or rendering of spiritual services within the state, whether as a native doctor, herbalist, spiritualist, chief priest, diviner, seer, or by any other traditional or spiritual title or designation, shall be registered with the ministry, department or agency (MDA) of the state as may be designated by the Governor for that purpose.”

Failure to register would attract a fine of not less than N1 million and not more than N5 million, or a two-year jail term, or both.

(Journalist101)