AASDU Vice President, Ichie Okoye urges diaspora participation in town unions to drive development - ITREALMS

The First Vice President of the Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU), Lagos Branch, Ichie Jonathan Meziem Okoye, has urged Anambra indigenes living across Nigeria and in the diaspora to actively participate in their respective town unions, describing the associations as essential vehicles for unity, cultural preservation, and community development, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking in a recent interview with the Anambra State Broadcasting Service (ABS) in Lagos, monitored by ITREALMS, Ichie Okoye emphasized that town unions remain an integral pillar of the traditional Igbo system of governance, which comprises the kindred, village assembly, and town union.

AASDU unveils 2025 Igbo calendar, website – ITREALMS

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The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) has unveiled its 2025 calendar with special Igbo features and website, [https://aasdulagos.org.ng/] reports ITREALMS.

President of AASDU, Chief Sir Amechi Ebeledike said at the Sickle Cell Centre hall, Idi-Araba, Lagos on Sunday, that the AASDU calendar is first of its kind from AASDU Lagos and embodies a number of tourism and fascinating features in Anambra State, which could be optimised for revenue generation for the Light of the Nation state.

AASDU President, Ebeledike visits Legacy University Okija - ITREALMS

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The President of the Association of Anambra State Development Unions, (AASDU) Lagos Branch; Chief Sir Amaechi Charles Ebeledike also known as Ikedinigwe Anaocha, recently paid an unscheduled visit to Legacy University Okija, reports ITREALMS.

The Pro-Chancellor of the University, Chief Dr. Leonard Nkameme in his welcome speech thanked Chief Ebeledike who was accompany by his brother, for making out time to visit the University. 

Igbo culture and diaspora: The AASDU Lagos philosophy - ITREALMS

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Ndi Igbo worldwide are members of the Jewish race, according to historical facts. They trace their origin and network to the destruction of the hominid by flood, and the eventual covenants God had with Noah and the Patriarchs. 

Global cultural mappings have consistently identified unique trends and patterns of culture that are now classified as Igbo cultural heritage. As a distinctive group of the human race, Ndi Igbo have a peculiar worldview through which they tame and subdue whatever socio-economic and political environment they find themselves, time and space notwithstanding.

Royal Fathers to AASDU Reps: Be good ambassadors - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council has charged town unions' representatives in the Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU Lagos), to ensure cordial and peaceful relationships among themselves, and with their host - Lagos State.

They further asked AASDU to support government in the epic battle to rid the state of all forms of criminality.

Soludo assures AASDU of partnership - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has assured that the Association of Anambra Sttw Development Unions (AASDU), being the official umbrella body for all Anambra town unions, trade and professional organisations in Lagos will be carried along in his governance of State, reports ITREALMS.

The Governor, accompanied by his Security Adviser, AVM Chiobi (rtd) made the assurance Wednesday, May 11 during his Security and Investment Fund Raising Dinner with Anambra Igbos in Lagos.

Restoring AASDU dignity with Nzuko Umunna - ITREALMS

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AN ADDRESS PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PRESS ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 BY THE PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATION OF ANAMBRA STATE DEVELOPMENT UNIONS {AASDU LAGOS} CHIEF SIR AMECHI EBELEDIKE, FCA AT PATANGELINA EVENT CENTRE, EBUTE METTA LAGOS.

1. Fellow Executives and Members of our great Association, Distinguished Members of the Fourth Estate of Realm. I welcome you all to this maiden media briefing of the New EXCO of Association of Anambra State Development Unions – AASDU Lagos.

Nzuko Umunna 2021: AASDU Lagos set to host Anambra governorship aspirants - ITREALMS

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The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) in Lagos, has concluded plans to host aspirants in the forthcoming November 6 governorship elections in the state to a Roundtable tagged Nzuko Umunna, reports ITREALMS.

(middle) AASDU President, Sir Amechi Ebeledike in a handshake with APIC Chairman, Engr. Theo Madu.

President of AASDU Lagos, Chief Sir Amechi Ebeledike, disclosed this to ITREALMS at a press conference on Thursday at Patangelina Event Centre, Ebute Meta, said that Nzuko Umunna has been scheduled to hold in Lagos on Saturday October 9, 2021 with the flag bearers of the political parties contesting the November 6, 2021 Governorship election.

Absent @Senate e-Transmission of results: AASDU berates 3 Anambra Senators – ITREALMS

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The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) in Lagos, has berated the three Senators representing the state at the National Assembly (NASS) over their inexplicable absence at the crucial voting on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and Petroleum Industry Bill on Thursday, reports ITREALMS.

Anambra State, ITREALMS gathered, is represented by the trio of Senators Stella Oduah - Anambra North, Uche Ekwunife - Anambra Central and Ifeanyi Ubah - Anambra South at NASS.

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AASDU president commends Awba-Ofemili on N100m Civic Centre Fund project - ITREALMS

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The President-General of the Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU Lagos), Chief Barr. Vincent Osakwe, has commended the leadership and people of Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU Lagos) on the N100m civic centre fund raising, reports ITREALMS.

Osakwe gave this thumb up in his remarks at the maiden award and civic centre fundraising held Saturday at the Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos, hosted by the ADU Lagos led by its chairman, Mr. Remmy Nweke, who also is the lead representative alongside Chief Benard Chidebe to AASDU Lagos.

He said the project is a mark of quality leadership, which is expected of every AASDU representatives.

Osakwe who was represented by a delegation led by AASDU Secretary, Barr. Ubaka Nwonwu included Chief Mezie Okwuosa, Forwarder Stanley Ezenga, Mr. Sunday Nnazor and Barr. Victor Nwakasi, also enjoined ADU Lagos members to support the current leadership of their town because they mean well from what he saw, especially on the idea of N100m civic centre so that it will come to fruition.

Equally speaking, Chief Okwuosa and Forwarder Ezenga, respectively, applauded ADU Lagos leadership, asserting that they were not disappointed with the vision and urged all and sundry to ensure they contribute their quota in realization of the N100m civic centre in Lagos, so that they support their home town adequately.

AASDU President, Chief Osakwe was later honoured by the chairman, ADU Lagos, Mr. Remmy Nweke, as friend of the town, for his leadership support and provision of the enabling environment for Awba-Ofemili community in Lagos to optimize available portentials so far and called for more cooperation between towns and AASDU.

Earlier, Mr. Nweke in his welcome address, noted that the N100m multi-purpose civic centre is important and strategic, as “it marks the beginning of a journey to a stronger socio economic base for our dear Union in Lagos” just as he beckoned on essence of building institutions than individuals for the town to thrive.

ADU Lagos, he said, conceived the idea of a multipurpose civic center, to serve as a focal point for the community gathering with facilities for indoor sporting events, theaters, concerts and shopping centre.

“Specifically, the ADU Lagos Civic Centre building is estimated to cost about N100m for completion; which outside acting as ADU Lagos meeting point, will be an income generating venture through offer of services to the public by renting out its halls for events when completed.

“ADU members wishing to use the hall will benefit from a special discount package,” he assured, and urged guests for support to achieve this goal, “please donate generously and you’ll be richly blessed. God loves a cheerful giver.”

Even as a given percentage of the fund raised will be set aside for women empowerment, especially for widows in the town and specifically those who may have links with ADU Lagos.

He also noted that Awba-Ofemili indigenes have been in Lagos for over 40 years and deserved to have a meeting point of their own, saying again that what the town needs urgently is not necessarily strong men or women, but strong institutions in Awba-Ofemili to prosper.

Over 30 indigenes of Awba-Ofemili both home and abroad in addition to some of their friends were honoured at the occasion including the chairman, Fidwax Group, Chief Fidelis Nweke, who was the chief launcher as well as the Transition Chairman, Awka-North Local Government Area, Hon. Ferdinard Onwuje; Chief Dr. Nnamdi Okafor, CEO, Edinho Limited; and Mr. Benard Nebeani, to name but a few.

Also, over 86 indigenes received their certificates of membership by the leadership of ADU Lagos.

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PIX From left: Member of delegation of the Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU Lagos) Chief Mezie Okwuosa; Chairman, Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Lagos, Mr. Remmy Nweke; another AASDU delegate, Forwarder Stanley Ezenga; Secretary-General AASDU and leader of the delegation, Barr. Ubaka Nwonwu, who represented President-General, AASDU, Chief Barr Vincent Osakwe and 2^nd ADU Lagos representative to AASDU, Chief Benard Chidebe and Chief Innocent Otika, at the 2019 ADU Lagos Award and Civic Center Fund Raising at Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos, recently.