geeez: Donates N1bn to Public-Private Secondary Schools

Source: Channels TV

geeez: Donates N1bn to Public-Private Secondary Schools

Source: Channels TV

Ngwakwe: On a serious note, Geeez, you don't entertain any criticism of South West Government in any thread but here you are posting about Peter Obi's donations.

Be rest assured that South East Nairalanders will be divided on the correctness of this gesture. While others will view it as political.

geeez:

Investing in education is laudable

Especially at such a time as this

Thumbs up Obi

geeez:

Investing in education is laudable

Especially at such a time as this

Thumbs up Obi

Chima_Adeoye:

Which one have you invested in yorubaland?The same exact people demolishing schools to build Tinubu mall in a rural capital? Who will buy those expensive goods in the mall? Babalawos or yoruba primary school teachers?

It is well documented in NL that you are a rabid Igbo hater. So wetin concern you? Unless of course you somehow think in your demented mind that the more projects he abandons, the worse off it will be for the Igbos.
Take your advise and shove it in your a.rse. Your type who must tell Igbos what is good for them is the worst type of tribal e.diots on NL

Posted by: Channels Television Posted date: April 22, 2013

The recent foundation laying ceremony of the Abia Mall, at the old Garki area of Umuahia, has led to appreciable excitement among residents of the state; especially as Africa’s biggest retailer, ShopRite, is touted as one of the partners of the project.

The state government entered a strategic partnership with Pall Mall which involves a joint funding of the project to achieve its set objectives. In a recent interview, Governor Theodore Orji confirmed that the state government has paid its own part of the funding. “ShopRite is coming to Abia State,” he said. “We have completed everything, paid our own counterpart funding to them and it is left for them to come onboard.”
This development, according to analysts, is a major significant socio-economic gain for the hitherto under-developed state. In terms of direct and indirect employment, this project when completed stands to significantly depopulate the labour market in Abia State and convince hesitant investors to take the plunge.

Samuel Eke, a financial analyst, commends the state government for proactively engaging the retail giant and fast-tracking talks to get to this stage. “Last year, ShopRite announced that it would be investing N32 billion on property developments in Nigeria to overcome lack of infrastructure and capitalise on rising consumer spending,” he said. “Responsible state governments took note of this and began to put in place incentives to attract the retail giant.

For Abia, it is indeed a coup to have secured this partnership as apart from Enugu, the retail giant is not present in any other South-Eastern state in the country. I must commend Governor Theodore Orji for taking this step and ensuring that speed is of importance. If this tempo is sustained, we may see the mall commissioned soon. The benefits of this development to residents of Umuahia and indeed surrounding towns cannot be over-emphasised.”

ShopRite operates a policy of augmenting dependence on international suppliers by sourcing, promoting and procuring local products. In Abia, local industries thrive and have gained increased visibility in recent times. Some of the entrepreneurs are looking forward to possible partnerships with the retail giant.

Ndidi Achonu operates a small factory inside the Aba Leather Cluster zone where African-themed shoes and handbags are produced. “I relocated to Abia from China with my husband in 2009 to start this and I can sincerely say that there are no regrets,” she said. “Things were tough initially but I am gradually making an impact here and can now boast of seven employees. If ShopRite comes to this state, I will certainly explore ways of taking this business to the next level because I am confident that my products will make their shelves.”

A survey of 700 consumers conducted by Business Day Nigeria during October 2012 found that while price was still crucial to the Nigerian consumer, health considerations were becoming more important. 50% of respondents said that they read the labels of packaged food and beverage products before purchasing them. 39% said that they would like to see more nutritional information, including calorie counts, on restaurant menus.

In an era of more sophisticated Nigerian consumers, the development also comes as a relief to residents of Abia, a state notorious for counterfeiting of high-target brands. “For me, I consider this one of the state government’s recent economic initiatives that has really tricked down to the people,” said Ifeyinwa Obodo, a civil servant in the state. “To be able to go to a shop where you have the peace of mind that everything there is guaranteed and you have the luxury of options is a very welcome development. I urge the state government to hasten work on the site so that this can be opened soon. I thank Governor Theodore Orji for making this dream come true.”

Anambra is the fourth state Shoprite is opening shop in after Lagos, Kwara and Enugu.

Peter Obi, the Anambra State governor, laid the foundation in Onitsha recently for the construction of the shopping mall that is estimated to cost about $30 million.

The mall which will be sitting on 15,000 squares of land will be located beside the Onitsha Hotel and Convention Centre with enough space for the level of commercial activities the mall will expectedly attract.

Shoprite is expected to serve as the anchor tenant in the mall.

The project, according to a source close to the state government, is a joint venture between African Capital Alliance, a private equity firm, and the state government under the public private partnership (PPP) arrangement.

Governor Obi explained that the project was in line with his commitment to the transformation of Anambra State, which, according to him, included returning Onitsha to its past glory as the number one commercial city in Nigeria, hosting the biggest market in West Africa.

The Governor promised to provide facilities to boost activities in the area, including dualisation of Park Road, the entrance into the complex.

Obi said that the foundation for two of such malls would also be laid in Awka and Nnewi.

Abagworo: If this title is changed to Rochas, I'm sure many Igbo bigots will realize how silly the idea of giving out cash to schools is.

django1:

Sometimes I wonder if you're truly ibo! I don't envy you.

django1:

Sometimes I wonder if you're truly ibo! I don't envy you.

Abagworo: If this title is changed to Rochas, I'm sure many Igbo bigots will realize how silly the idea of giving out cash to schools is.

Ikengawo:

i think it's completely moronic because they'll just pocket the money. It's a bribe for election support

Ikengawo: The Economics Of ShopRite In Abia



http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/04/22/the-economics-of-shoprite-in-abia/
Written by

Vincent Amolo



South African retail chain, Shoprite has entered Anambra State in South East, Nigeria as it moves to open for business in many parts of the state, beginning with Onitsha, the state’s commercial capital.



http://thebusinessdispatch.com/shoprite-enters-anambra-as-obi-lays-foundation-for-30m-mall/admin


http://www.businessdayonline.com/NG/index.php/markets/companies-and-market/51160-shoprite-enters-anambra-as-obi-lays-foundation-for-30m-mall

otokx: Most of that money will be stolen or and wasted, why did he not have the ministry of Education deliver the exercise and text books straight to the students? Looks like election things.

geeez: How impressive?

Just three months to the expiration of his tenure

I've studied Nigerian politicians long enough to know what these mean but I could be wrong

Clerverly: Cluelessness at its peak. Smh!

django1:

Sometimes I wonder if you're truly ibo! I don't envy you.

Ikengawo:

i think it's completely moronic because they'll just pocket the money. It's a bribe for election support

geeez:

Shoprite opened in Enugu over two years ago and still remains the only one in the SE and it's struggling to stay open

Shoprite opened in Ibadan less than 6 months ago and plans to open another one before the end of this year

The Osun you're comparing to Anambra makes N1.6bn in IGR while Anambra makes N450m. Only a little above a quarter of what Osun makes

Ngwakwe: I have been trailing you to see if there is any evidence of your Igboness.

You vigorously defend Aregbasola and other South West with combative comments while abusing Igbo forumites but have never in your life say any good about your acclaimed homeland.

What a shame.

Clerverly:

Thank you. To answer you, I am a complete Igbo man and also a partisan being. I am unapologetic member of the All Progressive Congress, who hates PDP and anything or body that associates with it. And it behoves on me to defend my party and its actions irrespective of the region or states it is represented. I defend Aregbesola, fashola, and other APC goons the same way I defend Okorocha, Ngige, Ogbonnaya Onu, and other South Eastern progressives.
About Igbo bashing- I bet you have not been following me, I systematically and tactically avoid any thread that harps or degenerates into ethnic bashing cos I am too big for that. But whenever it comes to political idealogy or strategy, I go with the south west ofcourse.
Reason;
Politically,
They are modern,
Sophisticated,
Dependable,
Progressive,
Courageous,
And ofcourse consistent with their thought.

And it is my wish, we the igbos copy this part of their character and do away with others we found irritating. So next time, you see Cleverly post anything here, do the needful and be guided.

On a lighter note, I thought deeper life people don't follow politics.