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By Madu Obi The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has sacked the Chidi Odinkalu - led governing council of the state -owned Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, and in its place, approved the appointment of Professor Peter Onwualu, as chairman and pro chancellor. Onwualu is a professor of Agricultural Engineering and currently the Vice Chancellor of African University of Science and Technology, Abuja and also a former DG/CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council. Other members of the reconstituted council are Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, HRH Igwe Chidiume Oranu, Prof. Josephat O. Ogbuagu and AIG (Rtd.) Sir Chris Ezike. A distinguished engineer and award-winning administrator who has contributed extensively to the development of Agricultural and Materials Engineering in Nigeria, Professor Onwualu brings to his new role a vast wealth of experience and expertise that cut across fields. "His exceptional leadership qualities have seen him hold critical positions related to diverse reputable institutions, which include as Visiting Professor at the National Universities Commission and Co-Centre Leader, World Bank-funded Pan African Materials Institute, among others", Governor Soludo's Chief press secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime said in a statement. Professor Onwualu has authored over 200 publications and 10 patents, received awards from over 70 organisations, and is a fellow of 12 scientific and professional bodies.

By Madu Obi As the world marks this year's Innovation and Creativity Day, the wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged youths to embrace their unique gifts by creating opportunities where none existed before. In her message to mark the occasion, Mrs Soludo encouraged the youths to think differently and pursue goals that are capable of driving progress across their communities. Her message reads: "Today, we celebrate the power of ideas, the courage to think differently, and the beauty of innovation that drives progress across our communities. On this World Innovation and Creativity Day, I encourage every young mind, every dreamer, and every changemaker to embrace their unique gifts. Innovation is not only about technology; it is about finding new ways to solve problems, uplift others, and create opportunities where none existed. In Anambra State, we are proud of the brilliance and resilience of our people. From our entrepreneurs and artisans, to our students and professionals, creativity continues to shape a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Let us, therefore, continue to nurture curiosity, support bold ideas, and invest in the talents of our people". She stressed the need for people to express themselves appropriately at all times, noting that within everyone lies the potential to transform the world.

By Madu Obi A prominent community leader in Awka, Chief Kenneth Afamefuna Ezekwesili of Umuike village in the state capital, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over alleged bias and interference by some officers of the Anambra State Police command in a protracted land dispute dating back to 1974. In the petition, Ezekwesili specifically accused a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and another police officer attached to the Anambra State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), of acting in ways that undermine ongoing judicial processes in the disputed Obuagu land, also known as Egbeana-Obibia Land. According to Ezekwesili, the dispute is between Obuagu Awka and Umuomamu Ifite Nibo communities, with Umuike, Umuoruka and Umujagwo villages in Awka laying claim to the land as original owners, adding that the matter had been litigated across multiple courts, with judgments delivered in favour of his community at both the High Court in Awka and the Court of Appeal in Enugu. The case is currently pending before the Supreme Court. Citing specific rulings, the petitioner referenced Suit No. AA/57/1974 at the High Court, Awka, presided over by Justice J.C.O. Emekwue, and Appeal No. CA/E/16/2008 at the Court of Appeal, Enugu, where the appellate court upheld the lower court’s decision. Ezekwesili alleged that despite the court rulings, police officers have continued to interfere in the matter, and allegedly taking sides with opposing parties and frustrating lawful activities on the land. He claimed that, acting on court orders permitting his community to access and develop the land, he visited the area in February 2026, only to be arrested by one Monday, a police officer, and taken before a DCP, who allegedly warned him against returning to the land under threat of further arrest and detention. The petitioner further alleged that he was compelled to secure his release on bail in the sum of₦300,000. He stated that his subsequent visits to the land resulted in additional arrests, culminating in his arraignment before a Magistrate Court in Awka in Suit No. MAW/43C/2026, Commissioner of Police vs. Kenneth Afamefuna Ezekwesili & 9 Others, a case which, he said, is also pending. Ezekwesili maintained that he had been arrested three times in connection with the dispute, alleging that the actions of the police officers were aimed at intimidating him and undermining favourable court judgments already secured by his community. He also alleged that the officers justified the arrests using the claim of “conduct likely to cause communal war,” a charge he described as a pretext to interfere in a civil land matter. The petitioner, who further alleged that portions of the disputed land had been sold while litigation was ongoing, expressed concern that land disputes in Anambra State had become avenues for illicit enrichment by vested interests, warning that continued interference by law enforcement agents could erode public confidence in the justice system. He urged the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the conduct of the officers involved and ensure that the police refrain from intervening in matters already before competent courts. He insisted that the rule of law must prevail, calling for protection of his rights and those of his community to peacefully utilise the land in line with subsisting court judgments. The Anambra State Police command has not issued an official response to the allegations as it claims the investigation into the matter is ongoing.

By Madu Obi Former governor of Anambra State and presidential aspirant for 2027 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that the neglect of the education sector is the cause of poor human development in Nigeria and called for urgent reforms and stronger collaboration between government, the private sector, and academia, to reposition the sector for national growth and global competitiveness. Obi made the call while delivering a lecture titled, “Repositioning Nigeria’s Education Sector Through Private Partnership for National Growth and Global Competitiveness” at Coal City University. He stressed that no nation rises above the quality of its education system, noting that Nigeria’s future will be determined more by the strength of its classrooms, laboratories, and research institutions than by natural resources or political rhetoric. He decried the persistent challenges facing the sector, including chronic underfunding, inadequate infrastructure, outdated curricula, and weak linkage between education and industry. Citing global standards set by UNESCO, Obi noted that Nigeria allocates less than 7% of its national budget to education, which is far below the recommended 15–20%, noting that this has contributed to youth unemployment and underemployment exceeding 30%, as well as a widening gap between graduates’ skills and labour market needs. Obi also called for stronger government support across all tiers of education, questioning the limited scope of interventions by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). He wondered why such interventions are not extended to private universities, noting pointedly that they educate Nigerian students just like public institutions. “Do students in private universities come from another planet?” he asked, arguing that a more inclusive support framework would strengthen the entire education ecosystem. Referencing data from the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, which ranks Nigeria number 161 out of 193 nations on the Human Development Index (HDI), with a score of 0.548, Obi said the ranking reflects deep structural weaknesses in education, health, and living standards. He added that Nigeria’s life expectancy estimated at about 50 to 55 years, remains significantly below global averages due to weak healthcare systems and limited access to quality medical services. Drawing comparisons, Obi noted that countries such as Indonesia and Egypt, with HDI levels around 0.73–0.74, have made stronger progress through sustained investment in education, healthcare, and human capital development. He added that South Africa, with an HDI of about 0.71–0.72, remains one of the continent’s leading performers due to relatively stronger institutions and greater investment in education and health, despite ongoing inequality challenges. He further highlighted disparities in education funding, noting that South Africa’s 2026 education budget stands at approximately $30 billion for a population of about 65 million, while Nigeria, with over 200 million people, allocates an estimated $2.5 billion annually. Obi described this as “funding starvation,” stating that the gap has contributed to low productivity, high unemployment, and the continued migration of skilled professionals. According to him, Nigeria’s literacy rate, estimated between 59% and 69%, remains inadequate for a knowledge-driven economy, emphasizing that education, health, and productivity are closely linked. "Nigeria’s problem is not a lack of talent, but a failure of alignment, investment, and partnership. Repositioning the education sector is fundamental to achieving sustainable development and global competitiveness. "Weak education systems often translate into poor health awareness, lower life expectancy, and reduced economic output", he added. Obi argued that government alone cannot fund and modernise the education sector, identifying weak collaboration between academia and industry as a major constraint. He advocated Public-Private Partnerships as a critical solution, stating that such collaborations can drive infrastructure development, support research, reform curricula, and create employment pathways through internships and apprenticeships. He called for increased investment in education and healthcare, curriculum reforms aligned with industry needs, expanded research and innovation funding, and stronger emphasis on skills acquisition and entrepreneurship. He also urged the private sector to view investment in education as a strategic necessity for national stability and economic growth. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Adam Icha Ituma, and the Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, described Obi’s presentation as timely and thought-provoking, urging stakeholders to act on the issues raised.

By Madu Obi The Vice Chancellor of the Anambra State -owned Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Professor Kate Omenugha, has promised to make the University among the top 10 in Nigeria by the time she completes her tenure. Omenugha, who was appointed the 5th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University last year by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, told reporters at the Igbariam main campus of the institution, that she would present a five- year strategic plan for the institution during its 16th convocation ceremony on Saturday. She explained that the management of the University is broadening sources of funding for the university, adding that linkage programmes are also being planned. "The legacy I want to leave for the university is clear, using our 5 -year strategic plan, which has a clearly defined road map and master plan. "Before I leave, I want Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University to be ranked top 10 in Nigeria and top 1000 in the world. It is doable, especially now that we have been registered for ranking", she said. "We are happy at the rate we are growing. At a time, the university was not even ranked," she further said . According to her, the much-improved visibility of the university is already showing, going by the increasing number of students seeking admission into the institution. "We are on the rise, as many departments are receiving much more applications than they could admit. For instance, Nursing alone received 1070 applicants and we do not have enough space for that number", Omenugha stated. She explained that a new Faculty of Communications and Media Studies would soon take off because of the increasing demand. "By next year, the faculty building will be in place. That is one of the legacies I want to leave in this university as a Professor of Mass Communication. We already have COOU TV and a Podcast, while the radio station will soon be on air", she added. She said the the university will also establish a Business School, which, according to her, won't be like any other, as the courses would be structured to meet the needs of industries and public institutions. She added that online distance learning is also being planned, although she stated that the university would first defend it at the National Universities Commission, NUC. Omenugha said that no fewer than 3,155 graduates will be receiving first degrees, while 808 will be getting postgraduate degrees during the convocation ceremony on Saturday.

By Madu Obi One hundred women selected from the 21 local government areas of Anambra State have completed a five - week training on entrepreneurial skills and are ready to enter a new phase of life. The programme was an initiative of the wife of the state governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo under her “Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative,” aimed at breaking professional stereotypes and provide women with high-demand technical skills for economic empowerment. Tagged Anambra Skilled Ladies Programme, the well-designed package offered the women the opportunity to learn and prosper through high-demand lucrative skills in four areas of solar and CCTV Installation and repairs, air condition repair and maintenance, tricycle (Keke) repair, and painting. The training covered one month of practical classes and another month of internship and all the women achieved at least 98% of class attendance. “It’s been five weeks of intensive practical classes for the Anambra Skilled Ladies Programme. What thrills me most about this novel exercise is the passion, dedication and meticulousness that these amazing ladies have invested in every task, however daunting. I am pleased with how far we have come in this great vision and soon, the lives of these ladies, who began this journey out of sheer passion, will be transformed forever. The future is bright on this side and these women are the real change makers", Mrs Soludo said. She expressed satisfaction with the performance of the participants who were selected under the first batch of the exercise.

By Madu Obi Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has said that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) would no longer encourage politicians who use it as a temporary platform to achieve their political ambition. In a message delivered during the South East stakeholders meeting of the party in Awka, Professor Soludo called for an immediate end to what he called "trade by barter" approach to politics. "We must build this party to be a proper movement, not a mercenary platform. The era of the 'gift-ticket' must now be over. We are rebuilding a party where loyalty matters and where tickets are not for sale", he said. According to the governor, who is the national leader of the party, there will be sweeping internal reforms and re-engineering to institutionalize transparency in APGA. He proposed a return to a model of political association, where members pay dues to maintain good standing, adding that a dedicated committee will be established to design a sustainable funding mechanism to move the party away from a business-dependent model. He said further: "APGA was the first party to digitize its register in 2024, ensuring a 21-day submission window as required by law. Every registered member of APGA now holds the right to vote or be voted for. The party has officially adopted the Option A-4 mode for primaries to ensure maximum visibility and fairness I therefore charge members to commit to the party’s long-term survival and the aspirants to focus on their chosen elective positions with integrity, rather than holding briefs or jumping between platforms. With these reforms, APGA aims to transition into a disciplined, sustainable national movement built on the pillars of transparency, equity, and justice". The national chairman of APGA, Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa outlined the party’s roadmap to further growth, leveraging the new Electoral Act, digital registration, direct primaries, Option A-4, and abolishing bundled forms. "The party has officially adopted the Option A-4 mode for primaries to ensure maximum visibility and fairness. To ensure quality control, aspirants must now purchase an "Expression of Interest" form and pass a screening before being allowed to purchase a final nomination form", he said. Ezeokenwa also reminded the party executive members that a new code of conduct will strictly require neutral behavior, warning that any officer wishing to campaign for a specific aspirant must resign his or her position immediately. National Vice Chairman (South East) of the party, Rev. Augustine Ehiemere, described APGA as the "beautiful bride" of Nigerian politics and a core symbol of South-East identity. He, however, noted that while the party remains stable, its growth has been unfortunately concentrated, necessitating a new strategic direction.

By Madu Obi The Anambra State government has called on legal practitioners to volunteer for pro bono services to support indigent inmates and accelerate the dispensation of justice in the state. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), who made the call in Awka, said the initiative was part of efforts by the state government to speed up the conclusion of criminal cases and decongest correctional centres across the state. He explained that a regulation had been issued pursuant to Section 24 of the Office of the Public Defender Law, 2008, to enable the engagement of external lawyers to provide free legal representation to persons facing criminal prosecution. According to him, the office of the Public Defender will coordinate the process by registering interested legal practitioners willing to offer pro bono services. “Legal practitioners who are willing to offer pro bono legal representation to indigent inmates awaiting trial or those standing trial are invited to apply to register with the office of the Public Defender,” the Attorney General said. While urging interested lawyers to visit the office of the Public Defender in Awka or contact the office via telephone or email for further details, he also appealed to stakeholders to disseminate the information widely within the legal community to ensure broad participation. Nweke reiterated the government’s commitment to improving access to justice and ensuring that no resident is denied legal representation due to financial constraints.

Senator Nwachukwu between the two Bishops after the Thanksgiving Mass at St Mary's Church, Ukpor By Madu Obi The Senator representing Anambra South senatorial zone, Chief Emma Nwachukwu, has attributed the growing unemployment in the country to lack of job creation occasioned by harsh economy. Speaking during a stakeholders interactive session with officials of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, from the 118 political wards in the senatorial district at Ukpor , Nnewi South local government area, Nwachukwu, however, expressed optimism that with the ongoing economic reforms embarked upon by the present administration, the situation would soon improve. Nwachukwu, the first APGA senator from the zone, was sworn into the 10th National Assembly on October 8, 2025, following a by-election on August 16, 2025 and he replaced the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died in July 2024. The Senator said: "There is unemployment in the country because we are not creating jobs as a result of reforms being made in the country. The removal of subsidy and removal of exchange rate regulation are the right kind of reforms that are required in this country. We know they will come with some pains, but the good thing is that the economy is being right- sized and right structured. Jobs might be lost initially, but in the long run, it will create more jobs . For instance, if the subsidy was not removed and fuel was not appropriately prized, Dangote Refinery, for instance, might not be able to sell. Again, the federal government does not have enough funds to pay for capital projects and it is only when capital projects are properly funded and such funds get into communities, that they will trickle down to the various levels and the common man will feel the impact. Unfortunately so much money is going into debt servicing created by the previous administration. I am not an APC member; I am APGA, but I need to explain the economic realities on ground. However, we are making sure they are fixed and I am sure that very soon jobs will be created and there will be employment opportunities for our people." Senator Nwachukwu also spoke on some of the actions he had taken for his senatorial zone since he was sworn in. "The first motion I moved was for the Okija spur road from the Onitsha -Owerri road because the bridge there that links many communities collapsed many years ago. The road connects three local government areas in Anambra South namely, Ihiala, Ekwusigo and Nnewi South. The Senate President has directed the chairman of committee on works to take it up immediately and report back to the Senate. You also know that Anambra South has 32 active erosion sites and what we did was to appeal to the ecological projects office to step in to combat them and they directed us to the Ministry of Environment who brought some experts that toured the erosion sites and did all the technical works and documented them. We are monitoring further action on them", he added. Nwachukwu also explained that the meeting, which began with a thanksgiving Mass, with the Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, Peter Cardinal Ebere Okpaleke and Most Reverend Jonas Benson Okoye of Nnewi Diocese in attendance, was an opportunity for him to thank the people of Anambra South senatorial zone for electing him. He pleaded with the electorate in the area to vote for him in 2027 to return to the Senate since he is just completing the tenure of the late Senator Ubah. "I've been in the Senate for only six months and because of the complex nature of the Senate, I had to study the environment before swinging into action. I plead that you send me for a full term to enable me accomplish my plans for our senatorial zone," he said.

By Madu Obi There is mounting tension at Igbariam Farm Settlement in Anambra East local government area of the state following attack of the Anglican and Catholic churches in the area by youths of the community. Venerable Obiora Igbokwe of the Christ Anglican Church, Igbariam, who narrated the incident said he was lucky to have escaped being lynched by the youths, who claimed that they were there to harvest palm fruits in the massive settlement established by the defunct Eastern Nigerian government of the late Dr. Michael Okpara. Igbokwe said that during the attack, which took place at the weekend, he lost one 3kv generator, 30 pieces of 16mm rods,15 goats ,sheep and rams, mobile.phones and their chargers, some aluminium frames and clothes. According to him, the attackers also attempted to remove the church's water pump machine, but found it difficult as the rope holding the sumo cut off, thus making the sumo to sink inside the borehole. The clergy man said: "Around 7:30am on March 11, I was in the church compound when I saw a group of Igbariam youths with motorcycles and a white car stop at the church entrance. They were about 25 in number with weapons. I sensed danger and quickly ran inside the parsonage with my son and we closed all the entrance doors. The youths started chanting war songs with musical instruments. They came directly to the parsonage and started breaking the glass windows. I narrowly escaped being killed or maimed. They broke the glasses of the room where I took cover and removed the burglary proof. I hid under the bed so they would not see me. They moved to the water pump installations and destroyed it, with two tanks damaged. They went to ACM worship center/car port and destroyed it. They also went to our Christ Foundation School block with six class rooms which was at roofing stage and pulled the blocks to ground level. 99.9 % of the money used to construct the school block came from outsiders.It was by mercy of God that I and my family were saved." Going down memory lane, the cleric said the problem began early last year when a group of Igbariam youths came and pulled down the fence, adding that the same day, they went to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and beat up the people working on the church project and stopped their work. I called the late President General of Igbariam, Dr Chris Oforkansi and he promised that he would visit the church when he returned to Igbariam. After visiting Christ Church and Holy Trinity Catholic Church, he set up an enquiry committee to look into how the two churches came to be established there. The claim of the youths was that the two churches took Igbariam land". He said that following the allegation, a panel of inquiry was set up, adding that the Anglican Bishop Diocese of Niger West, Rt Rev Johnson Ekwe and the Catholic Bishop Diocese of Aguleri, Most Rev Dennis Isiuzor , as we as Priests and Chancellors of the two churches, also testified. "The two churches were told to bring their Certificate of Occupancy, which we did. The matter was resolved amicably with the town union and the committee. But since new Town Union government started in January 2026.Igbariam youths have frequently been trooping into the church compound. They would pass the parsonage and go directly to the back of the church, pack their motorcycles and go round looking for palm fruits to cut. I have appealed to them severally that the compound is a Church and they would always tell me that they are Igbariam people and that it is their fathers' property," the cleric said.

By Madu Obi The Anambra State branch of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has elected new members of the state executive committee, with Mr. Chris Nwosu as the state chairman. A Congress committee team from Abuja led by Ambassador Fidel Ayogu, conducted the exercise in Awka, with about 500 delegates from all parts of the state. Before the commencement of the state congress, motions were moved for the adoption of the congresses earlier conducted at the ward and local government levels. Another motion adopted before the Congress was for the dissolution of the previous executive of the party from the ward to the state level. The new chairman, Nwosu, of Anambra, thanked the delegates for the enormous trust on them, assuring of a decisive victory for ADC in the 2027 elections. In his acceptance speech, Nwosu said: "We accept this responsibility with humility and a clear understanding that it is a call to service. We pledge our complete loyalty and dedication to our great party, and to its guiding ideals. We pledge our loyalty to our leaders in the state and across the country. As the state EXCO, we extend our hands in warm embrace of unity and oneness in pursuit of the enormous task ahead of us., which is to convince Anambra people that ADC has arrived. We must rise above differences and build a strong cohesive structure anchored on trust, inclusion and share purpose. Our task is clear, which is to reconnect with the people, deepen our grassroots structure and provide a credible alternative rooted in humility and service." He reminded members of the party that they have to deliberately earn the confidence of Anambra people by setting a standard worthy of emulation and goals befitting of a state that had produced what he described as Anambra's number one political export, Peter Obi. "As we prepare for 2027 elections, our objective is decisive victory across all the polls. Therefore, we have to mobilize with diligence and unwavering focus to achieve this mandate . We will reach every local government, every ward and every home and we hope to build a formidable party that truly represents the hopes and aspirations of our people," he promised. Earlier, the chairman of the Anambra State Congress Committee, Ambassador Fidel Ayogu, commended the delegates for standing firm with ADC, explaining that the new state officials emerged through consensus. "I thank the leadership for what it has done for the party. Anambra is very dear to us. I therefore declare all those who were elected to occupy their positions", Ayogu said. The new executive officials were immediately sworn in by Barrister Godfrey Okoye.

By Madu Obi African Democratic Congress, ADC, House of Representatives aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo federal constituency of Anambra State for the 2027 general elections Ambassador Lotanna Ikebunwa, has described most governors' endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for the presidential election as a non issue, arguing that the governors were only interested in safeguarding their personal interests. Speaking during the inauguration of ADC Good Governance Initiative programme for the federal constituency at Anaedo Hall, in Nnewi, Ikebunwa said Nigerians have vowed not to continue with the current hardship, which is why they are eager for a change. "The endorsement of Tinubu by the governors is personal to them because the people are not with them. In spite of almost all the governors joining APC, their people have virtually abandoned them and identifying with ADC. This is because most Nigerians are clamouring for change", he said. The former president of the Students Union Government, SUG, and speaker of Nnewi North local government legislature said that if given the opportunity to represent Nnewi North and South and Ekwusigo, the people of the area will know that a credible person is representing them in the green chamber. He said : "I am sure of winning the election because I have the support of stakeholders, the traders, the youths, the women and the students in particular. The person currently there has not done enough for our people to renew his mandate. We are all in this state and we see the empowerment programmes carried out by other lawmakers. The question is, why is our constituency lagging behind? Our people have decided that never again should they encourage such poor representation, which is why they asked me to come out. From what is on ground, he does not have the capacity to win in 2027. The signs are already there because during the last Anambra election, he lost in his booth and in his ward. He has not done anything to deserve a second term." According to him, everybody in the federal constituency is identifying with the ADC Good Governance Initiative because they are desirous to see and feel development of the federal constituency. "We are lagging behind in everything. There is no clean water, no federal presence, no support for the business community of this industrial town of Nnewi and I promise to change the narrative. Our people are not benefiting from any empowerment which is the commonest thing other people are getting. There's no housing scheme in this area and that is why the rents are so high. I'm not the richest among the aspirants, but politics is not just sharing money to people. When I joined ADC, I discovered that the party doesn't have offices in the wards and I had to hire and furnish 10 offices for the party. Since the offices became functional, work environment is now conducive and membership of ADC is increasing daily. I have been going from house to house to inform the people of this initiative because they want good governance. The work of members of the governance initiative is to mobilize people to join ADC and I am happy they are succeeding", he stated. During the Inauguration, the chairman of the occasion, Chief Ibeokonkwo Michael, said they would do everything possible to ensure that Ikebunwa would fly the ADC ticket in 2027 and subsequently move to Abuja to represent the people of the area.