By Rose OranyeAnambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) at its 18th meeting of the year held on the 18th of August, 2025, at the Light House, Awka, made some significant decisions.A release by the state Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, said the decisions include: *Anambra By-Elections Review* ANSEC reviewed the by-elections held in Anambra South Senatorial District and Onitsha North 1 Constituency to replace the departed seat holders. With over 64% of the votes, the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won both seats by landslide.The Council adjudged the election as a simulation for the governorship election that will be held on November 8. The Council expressed satisfaction to the Police, INEC, and all other security agencies for their professionalism and impartiality, which enabled the Anambra electorate to speak so loudly with their votes. *Bus Terminal To Be Built By The Federal Government At Onitsha* It was also reported that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of six mega bus terminals nationwide, one in each of the six geographical zones. The South East terminal is set to be built in Onitsha. The council expressed gratitude to the federal government for the consideration and anticipated making the most of the bus terminal once it is built. *Awka Shopping Mall Set For Commissioning* The coordinating agency, Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), reported that the Awka Shopping Mall was ready for commissioning and had begun hiring the 300 employees needed for the takeoff following commissioning. *Telemedicine In Primary Healthcare In The State* A progress report was also satisfactorily taken on Telemedicine introduced in the primary healthcare delivery system in the state. Telemedicine is ensuring that any resident in the state who has access to a Ward’s primary healthcare facility will have access to a doctor through the tech which enables the patient to interact with a doctor when there is none physically on the ground and that way, receive diagnosis and prescriptions. *Projects* *The following contract awards were also considered and approved:* 1. Supply and Installation of Solar Backup Power for Security Monitoring System & ICT Infrastructure at the Lighthouse, Awka, Anambra State; Contractor: VISCOM ENGINEERING LTD – Contract Sum: N101,573,830.61 (One Hundred and One Million, Five Hundred and Seventy-Three Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty Naira, Sixty-One Kobo Only). 2. Council also approved the plan for the PHC Leadership Challenge Fund utilisation under strict guidance of UNICEF protocols, the donor agency, in the sum of N1,834,555,000 (One billion, eight hundred and thirty-four million, five hundred and fifty-five thousand naira). The approved template for their work plans stipulates –-30% of the fund should be used for human resources for health.-50% of the fund should be used for high-impact PHC interventions.-20% of the fund for discretionary interventions.
