Nnewi North LG

08/11/2021

Here is to marking a milestone worthy of celebrating. You are a blessing and blessed with God's goodness, kindness and grace.
An Exemplary and visionary leader who has dedicated his life to service of others.

On this special day, may you live long in divine health, It is with deep sense of humility that we join well-wishers and friends in most heartily celebrating you on your birthday anniversary.

This is of great significance and marks a watershed in your life. Your leadership skill has endeared you to many hearts home and across divide.

Happy Birthday! Rt Hon. Prince Chukwudi Orizu
TC Chairman Nnewi North.

04/11/2021

19/03/2020

ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES ON THE PREVENTION OF THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19).

As the Coronavirus continues to ravage the world with increasing intensity through mostly person-to-person contact and infected surfaces, Anambra State Government, in recognition of its primary duty to protect the life of everyone in the state, issues the following directives:

(1) PUBLIC GATHERINGS

All public gatherings of up to 30 persons meeting at the same time are suspended from Monday, March 23, 2020. This affects social ceremonies, for example, parties, weddings, title taking, burials and funerals as well as meetings.

(2) MARKETS
Traders and people visiting the markets are advised to wash their hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds on each occasion. Washed hands must not be dried with handkerchiefs or towels or other pieces of cloth because they may be infected, rather; washed hands should be allowed to dry naturally.

• Frequent use of hand sanitizers is strongly recommended.

• Handshaking, hugging and all other forms of physical contact are strongly discouraged.

• A distance of 6-feet should be maintained between customers and traders.

• Leaders of the markets are advised to buy infra - red thermometers to test people in the markets. Any person with a temperature of above 37.9 degrees Celsius should be referred to a hospital.

(3) TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

• Students of tertiary institutions in Anambra State are directed to proceed on vacation from March 20, 2020 until further notice.

(4) NURSERY, PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

• All nursery, primary, secondary schools and vocational institutions [Public, Private and Mission schools] are to close from Monday, March 23, 2020, until further notice. This means no academic or extra-curricular activities are allowed in schools.


(5) RESIDENTS

• All residents of Anambra state are advised to avoid handshaking, hugging and all other forms of close contact. They are also advised to minimize contact with door handles and hand rails and to travel only when it is absolutely necessary.

• Everyone is advised to keep a reasonable social distance when holding a conversation with someone else.

• All residents returning from countries and states with active COVID-19 cases must go into self-isolation for 14-days and contact the Anambra State Public Health Emergency Operation Center immediately (PHEOC) once they feel unwell. During self-isolation, they must take a reading of their temperatures twice daily.

• All residents are encouraged to carry hand sanitizers around with them always.

PHEOC numbers are 08030953771, 08145434416, 08117567363, 08058967320.

(6) HOTELS,AND RESTAURANTS

• All hotels must provide hand-washing stations and sanitizers at the entrance. Guests are encouraged to wash their hands with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds at intervals.

• Management of all hotels should take a reading of the temperature of guests and visitors with non-contact infra-red thermometers

• Temperatures over 37.9 degrees Celsius should be reported to the PHEOC.

• Management of all hotels and restaurants must check the temperature of all their staff and customers daily.
Staff and guests should observe the guidelines of social distancing. Staff with temperatures more than 37.9 degrees Celsius should not be allowed to serve and must report to the hospital.

• All Hotels are directed to keep an accurate record of all their guests including names, phone numbers and addresses.

(7) NIGHT CLUBS, LOUNGES AND BARS

• All night clubs, lounges and bars are directed to adhere strictly to the basic standards of social distancing and to provide infra-red thermometers, hand-washing points and hand sanitizers.


(8) COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT

All commercial transport owners and operators are directed to maintain a travel manifest for inbound and outbound passengers to Anambra state.

All commercial transport owners and operators are directed to provide face masks for passengers.

Passengers are encouraged to always carry hand sanitizers with them and to wash their hands with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds at intervals.

Please note that more updates on the best practices we must adopt to prevent the spread of Coronavirus shall be communicated as the need arises.

Signed


Professor Solo Osita Chukwulobelu
Secretary to the State Government.
Thursday, 19th March, 2020.

25/06/2019

Date: 24th June 2019.
Venue: Okpunoeze Uruagu, Nnewi.
Event: St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly and Handicap Nnewi.
Details:
The Nnewi North LG TC Chiarman Rt. Hon Prince Chukwudi Orizu visited St Joseph home for the elderly and handicap, he spent quality time with the elderly and gave them gift items, clothes and cash.
We enjoin individuals, groups and companies to remember our corporate social responsibilities.

25/06/2019

Date: 25th June 2019.

NewsFlash: Anambra State Government, Rescues Twenty- Six, Alms Seeking Children From Streets Of Nnewi.
Details:
Following the directives of The Executive Governor of Anambra state, H.E. Chief Willie Obiano to sanitize the streets of Anambra State and rid it of miscreants.
The Anambra State Government, through ministry of women and children affairs, this afternoon, rescued Twenty six (26), children from the custody of a begging syndicate who uses the them to seek alms in the streets of Nnewi.

The operation was led by the honorable commissioner for women and children affairs, Lady Ndidi Mezue and the honorable commissioner for transport Hon. Uchenna Okafor (Wiper), they descended on the syndicate who deploy under age children to seek alms along Nkwo Nnewi Triangle and other markets in the vicinity.
The children will be rehabilitated and assisted back to school and efforts will be intensified to re-unite them with their biological parents.

19/06/2019

Date: 18th June 2019.
Venue: Umuenem, Nnewi.
Event: Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week Flag-off.
Details:

The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano(Akpokuodike Global) flags off first round of maternal, newborn and child health week for children from 0-59 months, pregnant women and women of child bearing age at Umuenem Primary Health Care Center, Otolo Nnewi.

More details coming

27/05/2019

Today: 27th of May 2019.
Event: Children's Day Celebration
Venue: Nnewi North LG field
The Nnewi North local Government led by;
Rt. Hon. Prince (Engr) Chukwudi Orizu hosted both Public and Private secondary and primary schools on Children's Day Celebration program which included (but not limited to); March pass, Cultural dance, Awards, cash prizes, other gift items, refreshments, fun fun fun amongst others.

The winners were:

Nursery schools Category:
1st. Akamili Central Nursery school Umudim Nnewi.
2nd. St. Michael's Nursery school Umudim Nnewi.
3rd. Immaculata Nursery Nnewi.

Private Primary Schools Category:
1st: Christ The Way (St. John cross Catholic Mission) Primary school Uruagu Nnewi
2nd: Immaculata Primary School.
3rd: St. Stephen's Model Primary School Umudim Nnewi.

Public Primary Schools Category:
1st: Akaboezem community Primary School Uruagu, Nnewi.
2nd: Akamili Central School (HILL)
3rd: Inyaba Community School

Private Secondary Category:
1st: Immaculata girls model secondary school
2nd: Msgr. Joseph Nwiegbunam memorial Secondary School
3rd: Nneoma Secondary School

Public Secondary Category:
1st: Maria Regina Model Comprehensive High School
2nd: Anglican Girls Secondary School
3rd: Okongwu Memorial Grammar school.

21/04/2019

May the Risen Lord grant us all of our deepest heart desires.
Happy Easter!!!

12/04/2019

Date: 11th of April 2019.
Event: Anambra South Forum of Traditional Rulers
~ Nnewi North LG, Igwes of Anambra South Zone.
Venue: Nnewi North Secretariat

Details:
The Nnewi North local Government;
TC Chairman Rt. Hon. Prince (Engr) Chukwudi Orizu, Honorable TC members, management and staffs hosted the meeting of Anambra south forum of traditional rulers. They thanked and commended the TC Chairman on his impact and contributions.

27/03/2019

Today: 26th of March 2019.
Event: Official Switching on of street light @ Nnewichi, Nnewi ~Anambra State Government, Nnewi North LG
Venue: Nnewichi, Nnewi, Nnewi North LGA.

Details:
The People’s Governor, The Executive Governor of Anambra State H.E Chief Willie Obiano (akpuokwedike global, 21/21 governor) was present to officially switch on street lights connecting major roads at Nnewichi.
The Governor was accompanied by the Honourable Commissioner for Public Utilities, Hon. Obi Nwankwo, the Executive Chairman, Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Hon. Barr. Chukwunweike Francis Maduekwe and many others.
He was greeted by The TC chairman Nnewi North Rt. Hon (Engr.) Prince Chukwudi Orizu. Party Faithfuls, the Nnewichi community and the great people of Nnewi.
The governor added that the street light would beautify, boost security and also help night life and sales amongst other advantages.
We can clearly see that our Governor is dedicated to securing lives and properties, improving our economy and repositioning Nnewi and Anambra State on the global map.

10/03/2019

Results of Anambra state House of Assembly (Nnewi North):
APGA: 13,231
YPP: 12,383
PDP: 2,452

Congratulations to Hon. Okafor Nonso Smart, Nnewi North APGA Community and the good people of Nnewi for a well fought victory. Glory to God for making it possible.