In Anambra state Nigeria, the Gorvenor of the state Governor Willie Obiano in his resolve to make Anambra roads come alive, has just flagged off the Zero-Pothole project. The project is geared towards patching the potholes on roads in all the local government areas of the state.

Speaking before the flag-off, governor Obiano stated that its high time maintenance culture returned to the state. He expressed hopes that with the array of trained personnels and machineries involved, the project which is on experimental basis will be sustained.
He disclosed that the first segment of the project involves a team of 150 young men and women properly trained on road maintenance, patching of potholes as well as the shoulders.

He revealed that the equipments required for the project have been provided as work is expected to commence immediately. We have all the equipments.

He added that more Anambrarians will be employed as soon as the experiment works out. He however expressed assurance that it will work out.

He urged the people of Anambra to imbibe the culture of cleanliness adding that it is an offence to dump refuse in the drainage or litter the environment.

He further charged the local government chairmen to take ownership of the project for easy identification of roads that needs the palliative measure.

"You are now fully commissioned to start work. You are to start this afternoon", Obiano concluded.

Earlier in his address of welcome, the chairman of Awka South Local Government, Area, Prince Azubuike Iloh commended Governor Obiano for his measures in reducing accidents on Anambra roads. He described the project as one of the dividends of democracy the people of Anambra. In his words, "You have a lot of good intentions and also going the extra mile in actualizing it". He advised that local government councils should be involved adequately in the project for effective identification of ailing roads as well as close monitoring.

In his address, the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Law chinwuba posited that maintenance culture has been lacking for long in the state and this explains why the Governor decided to bring up the measure.

Hon. Chinwuba disclosed that 50 youths have been employed per senatorial zone for the work. He added that there are enough equipments and machineries for the work ." Anambrarians have never had it so good like this", he noted. The honourable commissioner further enjoined the employed youths to take the work as a service to the state adding that they will soon be trained in the art of road mapping.

Delivering the vote of thanks, the senior special assistant to the governor on special projects, Hon. Emeka James Okoye commended Obiano for the passion he has in making Anambra roads one of the best in the country. "The vision you have for Anambra roads will be achieved", he prayed.

SOURCE http://viviangist.com/gov-obiano-of-anambra-state-flags-off-zero-pothole-project

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Better person

Congratulations

When you have a governor ready to take his people to the next level.
Not some baby sitting janjaweedz

That's a good start, but it must not end there...repairs should preceed renew but there must be a holistic renewal of the roads! Uwotago? Ngwano o!

The dividend of an experienced MANAGER in politics and not an experienced POLITICIAN in politics.
The good God will continually bless Obiano and the good people of Anambra state.

"vox populi vox Dei"

Things are getting better in Anambra, the state population is growing rapidly, I see thousands of people from north, south, west on the streets of Anambra who came to seek for greener pastures, so many Igbos are coming home to invest. Gov Obiano is really doing great despite the crunch Nigeria's economy is facing the mega projects are still going on the flyovers, roads, shopping malls, international markets etc.May God continue to bless us

Obiano is trying shaa but I hope he's saving for rainy days as well and not just squandering all that Peter Ob saved.

Nice one Obiano what we crave for is good governance and nothing more

Congratulations the best Governor. When other Governors are crying, you are here delivering the dividends of democracy. When others are busy trading blames, your works speak for you. When others are owing salaries and borrowing money, you are employing more and paying as and when due. God bless you dear

SirJeffry:
Obiano is trying shaa but I hope he's saving for rainy days as well and not just squandering all that Peter Ob saved.

Stop this misleading saved money ish. Peter Obi wad clear in his handover documents that what he handed over to the Governor is assets and shares in Orient Refinery, SABMiller Breweries, Onitsha and Awka 5 star hotels, shopping malls etc.

So fo those of you blabbing he was handed over billions I wonder where you got your info

Gamechanger:


Stop this misleading saved money ish. Peter Obi wad clear in his handover documents that what he handed over to the Governor is assets and shares in Orient Refinery, SABMiller Breweries, Onitsha and Awka 5 star hotels, shopping malls etc.

So fo those of you blabbing he was handed over billions I wonder where you got your info

Mr. Man, do you know the worth of the bonds Peter invested in now? The question is, are those bonds still in place or have they been withdrawn? If the latter is the case, have the funds been judiciously utilized?

Obiano is working no doubt, but a good leader ought to have a backup fund just incase before what happened in Osun state repeats itself again.

ah tut niggas from d brown roofs said we don't ve good gov?

SirJeffry:
Obiano is trying shaa but I hope he's saving for rainy days as well and not just squandering all that Peter Ob saved.

Peter did not save any shishi. Obiano is a focused governor, we must commend him and leave these peter obi delusions. Obiano has out perfromed peter obi in less than 2 years

Cc: lalasticlala

Why don't we hear positive news like this from Abia!? I mean, reports of multi-million dollar FDIs by high networth Abians and foreigners; world-class projects in Aba and Umuahia; Abians winning stuff nationally and globally; a thriving real-estate; etc-etc-etc!

One just doesn't get that feel-good feeling with Abia like one gets with Enugu, Anambra and -to a lesser extent- Ebonyi! Fuc'kall seems to be happening in that state....and it seems like the present Governor is way in over his head and out of his depth with 21st century-type governance in that state!

SirJeffry:
Mr. Man, do you know the worth of the bonds Peter invested in now? The question is, are those bonds still in place or have they been withdrawn? If the latter is the case, have the funds been judiciously utilized?

Obiano is working no doubt, but a good leader ought to have a backup fund just incase before what happened in Osun state repeats itself again.

Who called osun here!..... aru emeee!!!. Although osun receive more money from the federal govt because of it's 31 local govts than Anambra state, but riddled with dept & in 'financial coma'. Anambra investments are solid investments not in ipon,big talking drum or Islamic schools!.Anambra invests in Hotels, Refinery, Gas company, Shopping Malls, International Market/ Business districts, Ogbunike Cave & Wonderland,Industries & Agricultural/Processing Industries etc!

investnow2013:
Who called osun here!..... aru emeee!!!. Although osun receive more money from the federal govt because of it's 31 local govts than Anambra state, but riddled with dept & in 'financial coma'. Anambra investments are solid investments not in ipon,big talking drum or Islamic schools!.Anambra invests in Hotels, Refinery, Gas company, Shopping Malls, International Market/ Business districts, Ogbunike Cave & Wonderland,Industries & Agricultural/Processing Industries etc!

Nnaa, odikwa ka o bu gi bu Anambra commissioner for investment.