Anambra government Bans Use Of 'Okada' After 7PM , distributes laptops to information staff

www.odogwublog.com reports that the Anambra state government weekend announced complete ban on the use of commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada after 7pm across the state.

The release signed by Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta, Honourable Commissioner For Information And Communication Strategy on behalf of the state Governor , Chief Willie Obiano adds that the security agencies are on standby to enforce this ban with immediate effect.

It said the state remains a peaceful and secure state and the order remains in line to maintain and improve on the current security situation in the state.

It enjoined Ndi Anambra to plan their movements accordingly.

Meanwhile , this is coming as the Acting Director, State Ministry of Information and Communication Strategy, Mrs Obiageliaku Umeadi, says the Ministry has become ICT-compliant.

Mrs. Umeadi stated this while inaugurating additional laptops and other ICT equipment purchased for the Information Unit of the Ministry to enhance news production and faster processing of stories by Information Officers, noting with satisfaction that the Ministry has gone digital.

She thanked the Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy, Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta for the ongoing transformation being witnessed in the Ministry.

She also thanked the Permanent Secretary, of the Ministry , Mr Benjamin Umerah for his commitment and support to them.

The Acting Director also commended Governor Willie Obiano for his all round support to the Ministry.

Mrs. Umeadi, urged all the Information officers across the State to put in more effort to ensure that the work is done with expertise.

The Special Assistance to the Governor on Media, Mr. Tony Nezianya in the Information Ministry also expressed excitement towards the kind gesture .