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The State Government has taken delivery of over twenty thousand, five hundred books donated by Anambra Progressive Association, Toronto , Onario Canada for the State Libraries. Governor Peter Obi received the books at the Professor Kenneth Dike Central Library, Awka. He said the gesture would assist the present government efforts to promote reading culture through […]

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ASA-World is “Fired Up! Ready to Go!! “’on it’s 2018 Medical Mission

Posted by admin on October 16th, 2018

ASA-World is “Fired Up! Ready to Go!! “’on it’s 2018 Medical Mission and Diaspora engagement with Anambra stakeholders.

Anambra State Association-World-Wide (ASA-World) is again, “Fired Up! Ready to Go!! “’on it’s 2018 Annual Medical Mission and Diaspora Engagement” with Anambra stakeholders. Medications ordered! Glasses sourced and ordered, Medical Practitioners to handle the usual prostate, gynecological exams, treatment and counselling for hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal and infectious diseases are all in place. Ergo; we “Fired up! And ready to go!!

Notwithstanding our readiness “standing”, we (ASA-World) are still accepting donations by way of Money, Wheelchairs, Walkers, Blood Pressure Machines, Blood Sugar Machines, etc. from our global sponsors, well wishers and those all around good people willing to “pay it forward” for the blessing bestowed to them in the past year(s).

ASA-World is a non-profit umbrella of Anambra Diasporas organization of Ndi-Anambra from across the globe; Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, South Africa, Russia, China, Japan, Ireland, Iceland, Holland, Pakistan, India, Dubai, Greenland and recently Switzerland and Germany as part of our collective “Think Home Philosophy” collective that are driven by the need to come up with “Action Plans” for constructive engagement with all stakeholders in our home state (Anambra) in meeting the needs of the citizenry.

The purpose of ASA-World Medical Mission is to offer Free Medical Services to the under-privileged, to improve the lives of the impoverished people of Anambra State of Nigeria, contribute to the capacity building initiatives of the government of the day. Work in concert with all Stakeholders in our State in designing the blueprint for growth and sustainable development of our home state/homeland and to “pay it forward” from all the blessings and the privileges we have enjoyed in Diaspora.

Our 2018 Mission is jointly sponsored by the kind hearted donors who believed in “paying it forward” and or in giving back scintilla of the blessings bestowed to them by the good Lord in the past year(s).

Generally each sponsors donate the sum of $3500 US ( or a set amount of 1.4 Million Naira) used to purchase the medicine and medical supplies for the Mission . This years sponsor:

Sponsor	Town	Date
Chief and Mrs Nathan Ogbatue (Owelle Abatete/Ikemba Abagana and Ugodie Abatete	Abatete
Chief Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze (Onowu Abagana)	Abagana
Chief Kingsley Chibuike Umeh ( Nnam Odum na Eri Kingdom)	Ezinifite
Ms. Adaora Chukwuma (Ada Anambra, Stainless na Ukpor)	Ukpor
Chief Cosmas Ogugua Agagbo, Okpoka Abah	Abba
Peter Maka, Chudi Asidianya	Obosi

Thanks to the above wishers and members of our “think home brother’s keepers” group we six towns are ow scheduled for our 2018 free mission.

Volunteer Medical Practitioners Needed:

Nwachukwu Anakwenze MD, Physician Health Care Provider – ASA-World Medical Director

Vicki Anakwenze MD, Physician Health Care Provider

Dr. Agbasi and his Nigeria team of Doctors and other Medical Practitioners

Optometrists/Ophthalmologists

Members of Anambra State Pharmacy School Staff and student

Members of Anambra State Medical School Faculty and students

Members of Anambra Nursing school and Students

We are grateful to our core participants in this Mission; clinicians, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dentists, optometrists, opticians, specialists in all medical fields and Social workers; professionals whose sole agenda is working together with all stakeholders, government and non-government organization in meeting the needs of the citizens of Anambra State and Nigeria in general.

The range of treatment in this Mission includes conducting free medical examinations, caring and treating thousands of people in Anambra States and surrounds needing surgeries, restoration of sight, and dispensation of medications, glasses, prostate, gynecological exams, treatment and counseling for hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal and infectious diseases.

We will also, be taking the liberty during this Annual Medical Mission to unveil our Annual Summit that will showcase our renewed “Action Plans” for constructive Diaspora engagement with Anambra stakeholders on;

“Direct Investment” scheme
Vocational and skill trade
prospects of modern mechanised Agricultural techniques;
and Marketing travel and tourism in Anambra State with particular emphasis on historical sites like “Ogbunike Cave”

We are also. expecting our respective members global partners in service organizations to use the Summit to showcase their respective “Signature Projects” like;

Innovation, Science and emerging Technology – Canada
Trade, Skills Acquisitions, Vocational Training – United Kingdom
Motherless and Orphanage Charity Program – United Kingdom
Scholarship Initiatives, University to Universityprogram – south Africa
Health and Wellness (Women and Basic Health Practices that saves lives) – USA
Youth engaging youth, from the diaspora to Nigeria – USA
Micro finance; fundamental of finance – USA

Duration of the mission & scheduled towns and sponsors: Our 2018 Medical Mission is scheduled to begin December 18 and terminates December 23

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Join us, on December 18 through December 23 for a Free Medical Mission, as we continue in our “Capacity Building”, and “Diasporas Engagement” with the Anambra State Stakeholders in making Anambra; “light of the nation” a Strategic Asset in Nigeria.

We are still accepting donations by way of Money, Wheelchairs, Walkers, Blood Pressure Machines, Blood Sugar Machines, etc. So! “Pay it forward”! Join us!! After all, to him/her much is given, much more is expected. No amount of donation too small.

Your contribution to our 2018 Capacity Building, International “Diasporas Engagement effort is highly appreciated”. Long live Anambra World-wide partners in service global communities (ASA-World)! Long live Anambra Spirit!! And may God give those entrusted with “Public Trust”(Our governance) the spirit and the wisdom to understand that “rank does not give rights or privileges, but it rather imposes responsibilities. Together we can make a difference in the lives our citizenry.

ASA-World reacts to the pick of His Excellency Governor Peter Obi as Vice President

Posted by admin on October 16th, 2018

ASA-World reacts to the pick of His Excellency Governor Peter Obi, the former Executive Governor of Anambra State of Nigeria as running mate to His Excellency Mr Atiku Abubakar with testimonials

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From our Secretariat in Toronto, Canada and on behalf of our ), 27 countries global Diaspora membership, Anambra World-wide Association ASA-World congratulates His Excellency Governor Peter Obi, the former Executive Governor of Anambra State of Nigeria on his pick by His Excellency Mr Atiku Abubakar as running mate with with testimonials n his experience working with the Anambra State of Nigeria His Excellency Governor Obi former Executive Governor of Anambra State of Nigeria as its partner in service in making Anambra State (our home state ) a “Strategic Asset” in Nigeria

As a non-political, not for profit organization we work in concert with legitimately elected government to enhance the lives of the under privileged, the under serviced and marginalised. However, in this case, we will break with the tradition to well deserved testimonials or an account of our experience and observation working with His Excellency Governor Peter Obi throughout his eight years of stewardship as the Executive Governor of Anambra State of Nigeria. We will that it is incumbent on us to write the narratives in reaction to the armchair experts out there on His Excellency Governor Peter Obi

His Excellency Governor Peter Obi should be remembered as the man who transformed Anambra from the “laughing stock of the nation to a true “light of the nation”, and a “Strategic Asset” in Nigeria, beautifully captured on his book;“Unlocking the Access to Potential –The face of Change”, his vision for Sustainable Development.

With the book, His Excellency affirmed his commitment then to the United Nation’s Millennium Development Vision signed by 192 member states that gave birth to the then “Anambra Integrated Development Strategy (ANIDS).

A reminder that under His Excellency Governor Peter Obi and his team, Anambra State transition from,“it shall be well with Anambra”, “home for all” to “The light of the nation”. And under his leadership, Anambra World-Wide(global Anambra indigines Association were able to periodically conduct audits of his Stewardship routinely called “Project Inspection”, generally, from completed and to on-going projects that we (ASA-World) conclude with objective and independent visual reports punished worldwide. We also witnessed a series of pioneering initiatives under his leadership.

For the interest of those unaware of “this man’s”(Peter Obi), Former Executive Governor of Anambra’s accomplishments here are some of the highlights:

First Governor to be conscripted into all the Presidents committees even when he is in a Minority and opposition party
The First Governor to hand schools back to the original owners and gave them over 6 billion Naira to help them restore education to its former glory
The First Governor of a different political party from Federal government to Govern a state for 8 years and maintained cordial relationship with Federal government
The first serving Governor to be brought into Presidential economic team and appointed as the “SPECIAL ADVISER” to the President from a different political party
The first Governor to partner with Donor agencies for the development of his state
The first Governor from South East then, to be honored with a national award (in 2011)
The First Governor to serve a second Term both in the old and New Anambra state

8.The First Governor to reclaim his mandates through courts and the first Governor to get a “tenure interpretation” by Supreme court

9.The first Governor in the history of Anambra State to highlight the significance of the Diaspora by creating create the Diaspora Desk in Anambra State government

The First Governor to pioneer a workshop of peer review mechanism in NIGERIA

11.First Governor to become and remained the Chairman of the South East Governor’s forum throughout his 2 tenures of 8 years, the position is rotational every years but he was judged by

First Governor of minority party to become Vice Chairman of Nigerian Governor’s forum
Few will disagree that Peter Obi was the first Governor who is not Tribalistic ,ethnical or sectional in Governance
He is by all measure the first Governor to stand by the rules of the law and respect it even when it did not favor him
The First Governor to receive Award as the best FISCAL MANAGER and the first Governor to accord Traditional Rulers their due respects and attention in NIGERIA in recognition of Nigeria’s complex political culture

ASA-World’s position is that given the roles His Excellency Governor Peter Obi had played in a stable in Anambra State of Nigeria and as a previous Economic Advisor to the former federal government of Nigeria, it should not be a surprise for anyone that the aspiring president of Mr. Atiku would pick him as his Vice. His Excellency Governor Peter Obi’s understanding of human capital and how to harness know-hows as the bases for growth and development equal to none.

It is our(ASA-World’s) prayer that a team of Atiku and Obi will work towards diverse economic directions that create jobs for the youths and the unemployed of Nigeria

Will become more cognizant of the global economic inter-connection and the need for fiscal discipline and related food shortage and the need for food security in Nigeria
Work on climate change and the correlating effects on Nigeria’s landscapes and agricultural outputs as well as refocusing the Nigeria’s economy away from pattern of growth that is not sustainable
A reminder also to Mr. Atiku/Obi a team that security of life and property are paramount to growth and development in Nigeria not to overlook infrastructural growth also to growth and development of Nigeria
Culture of starting projects and not finishing the project, lack of maintenances of existing infrastructures, roadways and bridges are good examples of unsustainable growth that should be addressed
Fostering enabling environment for education , entertainment and vocational trades constructions as the next best avenues for growth and opportunities
For the 2019 Nigerian election, members of Anambra World-Wide wish for the leadership of Nigeria that , respects the Nigeria constitution and the rule of law, Human right and Civil rights, federal character commission and;
that will implementing restructuring and devolution of powers and a team of leaders that are competent with good knowledge of Economics

ASA-World believes that the pick of His Excellency, Governor Obi, is the right one. He is an epitome of quintessential transformational leadership.

Hon. Chudi Asidianya, BA, MA, LSC, IEO Cc: Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze Cc: Mr.Christian Onuorah

Secretary General Chairman/Medical Director Vice Chairman

Anambra World-Wide (ASA World )

Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze crowned the traditional prime minister of Abagana

Posted by admin on January 27th, 2017

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Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze crowned the traditional prime minister of Abagana

Awka—AN American-based physician and former president of Anambra State Association in United States of America, ASA –USA, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze has been crowned the

Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze

traditional prime minister of Abagana in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State by the traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Mbamalu Okeke.

AN American-based physician and former president of Anambra State Association in United States of America, ASA –USA, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze has been crowned the traditional prime minister of Abagana in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State by the traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Mbamalu Okeke.

Abagana has been without a traditional prime minister since the demise of the former one, Chief F.C Akpuaka, in 1988 and all efforts to find a replacement had hit the rocks. However, the choice of Anakwenze was accepted by the people as there was no serious opposition. Igwe Okeke described the position of the traditional prime minister as an exalted one that required a man with proven integrity and well-grounded in community matters and expressed happiness that Abagana had finally found the right person to occupy the position.

The monarch said: “Dr. Anakwenze possesses all the attributes of a traditional prime minister. With his antecedents, the sky shall be the starting point for Abagana.” He explained that there was no contest for the position, adding that he personally looked around Abagana and the antecedents of the great sons of the town and eventually found Anakwenze worthy to occupy the position. He reminded the new prime minister that he had a lot of work to do, reminding him that everybody was looking up to him to unite the community. “As you step into this position, you have to know that there are many challenges you are going to face”, Igwe Okeke told him.

2016 Medical Mission- a colossal success

Posted by admin on January 27th, 2017

ASA–World‘s Diaspora Global “Think Home” Partner in Service organisations 2016 Medical Mission cum Diaspora Engagement a “colossal success”.

Happy and Blissful New Year from ASA–World‘s Diaspora Global “Think Home” Partner in Service organisations to our supporters, sponsors and well-wishers . ASA–World‘s “Think home philosophy” pays dividends to those in need and the marginalised at the 2016 Medical Mission, let make pay even more to the under services, less privileged and the marginalised.

On behalf of the Anambra State Association Worldwide (ASA–World), the secretariat is pleased to pronounce by consensus of opinion the 2016 “Free Medical Mission” to Anambra State of Nigeria, just completed a “colossal success“. The Mission was seen on all accounts to have met its goals that encompassed direct “Diaspora Engagement Summit”, collective actions plan for reaching sustainable growth and development in Anambra State of Nigeria. A true Diaspora “Think Home Philosophy” that is guaranteed to pay dividends to the marginalized and those in need someday.

The 2016 Free Medical Mission to Oroma-Etiti Anam on 9^th December 2016 revealed our suspicions that there are needs to reach out to the under serviced areas of Anambra State. It also, underscored the need for collective action in filling the service gaps in Anambra State.

The outpour of gratitude from those visited during this Mission can be captured from the” statement of appreciation’ from the sponsor of the town of Oroma-Etiti Anam, Christian Onuorah (Enyi Anam) who wrote, ” on behalf of Ndi Anam, I express my gratitude to Anambra State Association (ASA) World on their successful Free medical Mission to one of the seven villages in Anam – Oroma Etiti Anam. Ndi Anam, will never forget the excellent services of the Doctors, Opticians, Nurses, Pharmacists, volunteers and the Crowd Control Team”.

The Mission to the town of Abagana may have been low-keyed, because the town of Abagana has grown conversant with ASA–World free Medical Mission visiting Abagana annually, given that ASA–World‘s Medical Director is from the town of Abagana. Nevertheless, the reaction was equally that of appreciation and pride from the recipients of the free Mission in Abagana thanks to their illustrious son of the soil, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, His wife Dr., Mrs. Vicky Anakwenze and family .

One most touching benevolence on this 2016 Medical Mission was the act of donating free walkers, wheelchairs and other medical devices to those most in need of those appliances we all take for granted at each town the Missions visited.

The one recurring expression from all the recipients of the walkers, wheelchairs was that “Jesus has come down from haven, through ASA–World to answer their respective prayers” . A “telling” reminder to our partner in service group of the reason we remain our brother’s keepers.

The town of Ora-eri saw the most drama during the Mission. In addition to the routine medical examinations and treatments, the Mission met with the excitement of having to deliver the first ASA–World‘s Medical Mission baby, appropriately named Amaechi, after Amaechi Douglass Okeke Ezemba (Nze Nwanonaobi) the sponsor of the Ora-eri Mission. As if baby delivery wasn’t enough, the Mission saw its first near death experience when the medical personnel had to bring back to life and to consciousness a dying person.

Because we are aware that the government of Anambra State does not have limitless resources to provide for the needs of all Anambrarians, we appreciate the opportunity to work in concert with the government and the stakeholders of the day in Anambra State in meeting the needs of the citizenry. To that effect, we say, kudos to the Office of the Diaspora Commission under the leadership of Hon. Stella Onuorah, Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs for making available the transportation spacious enough to transport over 60 members of the medical mission to the medical mission locations and back to the hotel. Kudos, also goes to Chief Cy Agupugo , Senior Special Assistant to His Excellency, Governor Willie Obiano on Diaspora Affairs for his leadership and supports during the Mission.

We credit the leaderships and supports from the Office of the Diaspora Commission to His Excellency Governor Willie Obiano’s willingness to work with all stakeholders in meeting the needs of the Anambrarians. Let us just say that “Willie is working” this time , in concert the Diaspora Anambrarians in meeting the needs of the Anambra citizenry.

On behalf of our 27 Diaspora Anambra partners in service group from Canada, United States , United Kingdom, Spain, South Africa, Russia, China, Japan, Ireland, Iceland, Holland, Pakistan, India, Dubai, Greenland, Switzerland, to Germany , ASA–World reaffirms that our goals remain to engage from the Diaspora in researching and filling service gap, jointly pursuing projects of economic relevance, promoting health and wellness of those in need and the marginalized, writing our narratives as our brothers keepers as the same time we celebrate our rich heritage, culture and history through brotherhood, owing nothing but love to all men and women.

Congratulations to all our partner in service organization on a “Colossal successful” Mission. Seasons Greeting and a blissful New Year to all. We look forward to a continued successful Medical Mission and Diaspora engagement with the Anambra State stakeholders in 2017.

Happy and Blissful New Year from ASA–World‘s Diaspora Global “Think Home” Partner in Service organisations to our supporters, sponsors and well-wishers .

We challenge all Anambrarians , Supporters and well wisher to Join our partners in service group from home and abroad in seeking answers to sustainable development in our home state; “the light of the nation”. Our contact ; anambraworldwidesecretariat@gmail.com/www.anambraworldwide .com to join our 2017 effort.

December Free Medical Services to ni-Anambra

Posted by admin on September 20th, 2016

Ndi-Anambra from across the globe collectively called “ASA-World,” will be embarking on December 19 through 22 2016 Free Medical Mission to Anambra State of Nigeria. Anambra State Diasporas Association World -Wide (ASA-World) is the umbrella Anambra Diaspora, non-profit initiative of Ndi-Anambra from across the globe; Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, South Africa, Russia, China, Japan, Ireland, Iceland, Holland, Pakistan, India, Dubai, Greenland and recently Switzerland and Germany.

Each year, Anambra indigenes from across the globe, over 27 member organizations work in concert with Stakeholders and supporters who share the philosophy that a healthy nation is invariably a wealthy nation, visit Anambra State on the premises that anyone living in Anambra and surrounds with medical need, should have access to free and or affordable medical treatment. We are all driven by the need to give back to the disadvantaged.

MISSION PURPOSE:

To offer Free Medical Services to the under-privileged, to save lives of the impoverished people of Anambra State/Nigeria and to contribute to the capacity building initiatives of the government of the day’s blueprint for growth and sustainable development of Anambra State of Nigeria (Our home state/homeland).

Our 2015 free Medical Mission to Anambra State of Nigeria was such a “Colossal success” that observers to the towns visited expressed interests in taking the Mission to their towns. The 2015 Mission saw approximately 20, 000 (twenty thousand) people in five towns visited. Four towns expressed interest in being part of our 2016 Mission by the end of the 2015 Mission

VOLUNTEERS:

Last year overwhelming number of Clinicians, physicians, pharmacists, Nurses, Dentists, Optometrists, Opticians, Specialists in all medical fields and Social workers; professionals signed and participated on this mission . Medical professionals from almost all chapters of ASA-World; from Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Dubai, South Africa etc donated their times and services to this noble course. Psychologists and many individual willing to volunteer their time, equipment and money are welcome (No restriction from state of origin; non-Anambra volunteers willing to support are welcome). If you live in the Americas your time and services to our community development initiatives can be quantified into tax receipt/credit as approved by the US Internal Revenue code.

DURATION OF THE MISSION: December 19 through 22 2016. International Members, Doctors , Nurses, Medical Professionals and volunteers are expected to arrive no later than December 15, 2016 in preparation for the Mission. The Mission begins in on the 19th and terminates December 19 through 22 2016

Five towns have expressed interest in being part of our December 19 through 22. 2016 Free Medical Mission. Sponsors must identify and meet the Mission’s requirement(s) to guarantee that their towns are visited.Towns to date: