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2017 SWOT Analysis: Ingredients for the New Start-up State

[b] Wealth creation in the world will continue to be driven by skills and technology. Old money –based on brick and mortar – especially derived from low value-adding activities (rents, primitive accumulation, informal/underground and criminal economy, and wealth from primary commodities) will continue to suffer rapid destruction and replacements. As mega cities emerge; populations moving faster than before, and ICT/ robotics replacing much of human labour, only those who PLAN, and continuously innovate and adapt will survive.

Is Anambra fit for purpose to prosper in the evolving world? Anambra state, with 4,887 sq km of land mass, is Nigeria’s second smallest state (after Lagos state— It also has the second highest population density after Lagos state. With 60% urbanization rate (again, second only to Lagos), Anambra will, over the next 50 years, no doubt become one mega city—with a population approaching 20 million! It is strategically located to become a commercial and industrial hub—with boundaries with the North through Kogi, South-South through Delta and Rivers, and the South East through Abia, Imo and Enugu.

Its latest population estimate is over 5 million (10thmost populous state in Nigeria). It is estimated however that over 50% of Anambra indigenes (perhaps more than another 5 million people) live outside of the state— in other states in Nigeria as well as outside of Nigeria (all constitute the Greater Diaspora), whereas the state attracts a diversity of immigrants from all over Nigeria and the world. Anambra is indeed a home for all. In literally every village, ‘non-indigenes’ are becoming a significant share of population at home— especially those hired as security guards, and Okada drivers. Onitsha, Nnewi, Ekwulobia, Otuocha, Ihiala, Umunze, Awka, etc. have become rapidly urbanized. In 2006, I asked if there were white people living in Anambra as an index of a modernizing state. Today, not only are there several foreigners but Chinese are fast making Anambra a home, with estimated over 400 of them in the state. There are now several institutions in Anambra where Chinese language is taught to thousands of enthusiastic Anambra people.

Anambra’s GDP was estimated at US$13.5 billion as at 2014 or about 3% of Nigeria’s GDP. If Anambra were a country, its GDP would rank about 122 in the world or about 24th in Africa (out of 54 countries). Anambra’s economy is probably 4th among the states – after Lagos, Abuja, and Rivers. Currently the majority of the population are engaged in distributive trade, agriculture, transport and services, real estate and construction, micro, small and medium industries, mining, financial services, and other services (health, education, law, etc.). A friend once joked that an average Anambra person is born with a B.Com (Bachelor’s degree in Commerce) in reference to the famed entrepreneurial acumen of the Anambra people. Onitsha was and perhaps still is, the largest commercial market in West Africa. The natural resources include: natural gas, Crude oil, Bauxite, Kaolin, Salt, Gypsum, Lead, Lignite, Limestone, Iron ore, is arable for Oil palm, Corn, Rice, Yam, Cassava, Tomatoes, cocoyam, etc. Tourism potentials remain untapped. Adult literacy is over 80% and there are five universities (soon up to seven), a polytechnic and two colleges of education in the state.

A noteworthy feature of Anambra state at the moment is that it is a net exporter of capital. A large proportion of its most talented/skilled indigenes live outside of the state, while a larger proportion of invertible capital is deployed outside of the state. Poverty incidence in Anambra used to be the lowest mainly because of remittances by its Diaspora. Access to bank credit is relatively low. For example Anambra has the 4thlargest bank deposit (after Lagos, Abuja, and Rivers) but the size of bank loans granted to businesses in Anambra is a very small proportion of the deposits [/b]

nonsobaba:
Wawa people of enugu state who have never hidden their distaste about Anambra getting its own airport, as that severely threatens the continued viability of their over-hyped airport, will be saddened by this news.

Another masterpiece from the working Willie. He will make history as the governor who finally materialized a world-class airport in Anambra.

Anambra leads, others follow.

Emycord:
i am from anambra state a true son of the soil . Hate un say this but you are very very very very stupid even if you come from my village you will die premature for what you just posted. I dont mind being banned . GOD BLESS IGBOS ALL OVER THE WORLD

nonsobaba:
Wawa people of enugu state who have never hidden their distaste about Anambra getting its own airport, as that severely threatens the continued viability of their over-hyped airport, will be saddened by this news.

Another masterpiece from the working Willie. He will make history as the governor who finally materialized a world-class airport in Anambra.

Anambra leads, others follow.

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Oboy we don't need this here, in your have any score to settle with your Enugu babe here is not the right place, please stop showing animosities towards other eastern states because of few, we need unity in Igbo nation, a tree can't make a forest

nonsobaba:
Wawa people of enugu state who have never hidden their distaste about Anambra getting its own airport, as that severely threatens the continued viability of their over-hyped airport, will be saddened by this news.

Another masterpiece from the working Willie. He will make history as the governor who finally materialized a world-class airport in Anambra.

Anambra leads, others follow.

nonsobaba:
LOL

There can never be Igbo unity when people of some other states show open animosity toward Anambra state. I will always be here to kill their joy.

On a lighter mood, the only thing that actually makes sense about Wawa people are their babes. They are much cheaper than our cut-throat babes in Anambra.

actrinity:

No state in igboland hates to see anambra airport materialise except those selfish transporters in upper-iweka. Coz they believe that the airport will kill their business, without knowing that all fingers are not equal. That people wil still travel by land even if anambra have a thousand airports. So pls Nwanne m, refrain that statement. We are one STRONG and UNITED IGBOLAND.

nonsobaba:
[s]Wawa people of enugu state who have never hidden their distaste about Anambra getting its own airport, as that severely threatens the continued viability of their over-hyped airport, will be saddened by this news.

Another masterpiece from the working Willie. He will make history as the governor who finally materialized a world-class airport in Anambra.

Anambra leads, others follow.[/s]

ifyokwu:
thank God u re comparing base on money aspects and before I forget, when one can't afford something, he will say is expensive, blc u can't afford them doesn't make them expensive.

nonsobaba:
Hapu that daft. If u have known me on nairaland, then u know I have do not hesitate to say it as it is. The opening of the world-class Anambra airport spells doom for their over-hyped airport in enugu. As for Imo airport, that one is not even in the game at all, so I don't understand their animosity towards the Anambra airport project.

unstableaswater:
The one thing i like about Obiano is his taste. It is either he does it to world standard or he does not do it all.

We need a massive Cargo Terminal Building that is fully equipped.

nonsobaba:
LOL

[s]There can never be Igbo unity when people of some other states show open animosity toward Anambra state. I will always be here to kill their joy.

On a lighter mood, the only thing that actually makes sense about Wawa people are their babes. They are much cheaper than our cut-throat babes in Anambra. [/s]

influenz:
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nonsobaba:
Wawa people of enugu state who have never hidden their distaste about Anambra getting its own airport, as that severely threatens the continued viability of their over-hyped airport, will be saddened by this news.

Another masterpiece from the working Willie. He will make history as the governor who finally materialized a world-class airport in Anambra.

Anambra leads, others follow.

Chiboyz40:
Nice one

nonsobaba:
LOL

There can never be Igbo unity when people of some other states show open animosity toward Anambra state. I will always be here to kill their joy.

On a lighter mood, the only thing that actually makes sense about Wawa people are their babes. They are much cheaper than our cut-throat babes in Anambra.

nonsobaba:
Wawa people of enugu state who have never hidden their distaste about Anambra getting its own airport, as that severely threatens the continued viability of their over-hyped airport, will be saddened by this news.

Another masterpiece from the working Willie. He will make history as the governor who finally materialized a world-class airport in Anambra.

Anambra leads, others follow.

nonsobaba:
LOL

There can never be Igbo unity when people of some other states show open animosity toward Anambra state. I will always be here to kill their joy.

On a lighter mood, the only thing that actually makes sense about Wawa people are their babes. They are much cheaper than our cut-throat babes in Anambra.

nonsobaba:
LOL

There can never be Igbo unity when people of some other states show open animosity toward Anambra state. I will always be here to kill their joy.

On a lighter mood, the only thing that actually makes sense about Wawa people are their babes. They are much cheaper than our cut-throat babes in Anambra.

farokkunle:



Did yall see useless bastard tribe from the waste trash ?


bitter filled tribe . you are laying curses on your ugili AFONJA CONE LEGION OF DOOMS .


WHEN I SAY GO QUENCH YOU GO KPEME NAA BASTARD GOOD FOR NOTHING TRIBE ORUBASTARDS


SLOW POKE DEMON

xharder:


This gay is an Afonja, please ignore him.

abdulkayus:





So anybody who doesn't share d same opinion as u is an Afonja, u see how hopelessness, hatred and bigotry has beclouded ur sense of reasoning. The person u quoted is a die hard Anambranian bt u swerve just to abuse ur imaginary enemies. Ur case of mentality need best brain surgeon of d world.

OMANBALA1:


Guy,chill out. It has not gotten to that.
A lot of Igbos from Enugu and Imo has this seated resentment for Omanbala but I cant take that out on all the states. Its ok.

farokkunle:




GO BACK TO YOUR BROWN ROOF AFONJA DEMON .


DON'T LET OIL SOUP RUN INSIDE YOUR OWA TORTOISE THROAT AFONJA CHILDREN OF WITCH CRAFTS . NDI AFONJO . UGLIEST PEOPLE IN AFRICA . I NO DEY LAUGH SEF.

Ikechu10:


Trying too hard to create animosity between igbos una self deluded yourself exist

Aboki or Afonja, try harder. You coming off looking like an ediot

nonsobaba:
Wawa people of enugu state who have never hidden their distaste about Anambra getting its own airport, as that severely threatens the continued viability of their over-hyped airport, will be saddened by this news.

Another masterpiece from the working Willie. He will make history as the governor who finally materialized a world-class airport in Anambra.

Anambra leads, others follow.