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Kids playing on the streets of Awka on a Saturday afternoon

Update from Ekwuluobia flyover and adjoining dual carriageways. Ekwuluobia already looking better than some state capitals that’s yet to have one standard functioning flyover. Good development.

President Tinubu Nominates ANSIPPA Boss, Mark Okoye As MD/CEO, South East Development Commission.

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has nominated the Managing Director of Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), Mr Mark Okoye, as the pioneer Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of South East Development Commission (SEDC).

Mr Okoye's name is contained in a new list of nominees forwarded by the President to the National Assembly for screening and confirmation.

Mark Okoye served as a Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning under in the immediate-past administration in Anambra State, after serving as a Senior Special Assistant to the governor in that same role, earning his place as one of the youngest political appointees in Anambra's history.

The new South East Development Commission aims to promote dynamic infrastructural development and sustainable economic growth in the South East region, and address the appalling legacies of the Nigerian Civil War, while tackling emerging challenges and laying the roadmap for a more secure and prosperous future for the South East.

In an adjusted list sent to the senate by the president equally appointed Hon. Emeka Atuma as chairman of the commission.

Other members are Barr. Ugochukwu H. Agballah, Hon. Okey Ezenwa, Chief Hyacinth Ikpor, Hon. Donatus Eyinnah Nwankpa, Barr. Ifeanyi Agwu Ph.D, Nasiru Usman and Hamma Adama Ali Kumo.

The additional nominees are Edward David Onoja, Orure Kufre Inima and Chief (Mrs.) Joke Adebayo-Chukwuma.

Prince Obinna Obiekweihe, Executive Director (Projects); Sen. Anthony O. Agbo, Executive Director, Finance and Administration; and Dr. Daniel Ikechukwu Ugwuja, Executive Director (Corporate Services), were also nominated.

Refreshing

Update from the ongoing construction of Awka fun city

Update from Ekwuluobia Anambra state

Update from the ongoing construction of the largest entertainment city in the region - the Awka fun city.

Ekwueme Square dual carriageways Awka is undergoing reconstruction.

Update on ongoing construction of EBD Boulevard Awka

Update from Ekwuluobia

Update from the ongoing Ekwuluobia flyover and adjoining dual carriageways. Anambra 4th city is emerging.

Latest update from the ongoing biggest entertainment and hospitality center in the region - the Awka fun city.

Soludo’s government signs 10 Memorandum of Understanding with development partners at the Second edition of the Anambra investment summit

They are:

1: Development of Agro Land by National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)

2: Development of Independent Power Plants (IPPs) by Genesis Energy and VFD Energy

3: Gas Reticulation Project by Axxela Limited

4: Development of Onitsha New City by MP Infrastructure.

5: Development of Awkuzu Park by Marich International

6: Anambra Oncology Center by JNC International

7: Anambra Development Investment Corporation (ADIC) by CardinalStone

8: MakerSpace Hub by UNDP

9: Awka International Hotel by Marriott

10: Upgrade and Rebranding of Agulu Lake Hotel by Protea

Anambra Investment Summit 2024 holding at International conference centre Awka the state capital.

Aircraft to Land at Night at Chinua Achebe Airport as ANSEC Awards Key Contracts for Development and Security

In a significant move, the 34th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has adopted a series of measures to enhance security and development across the state.

Key Highlights:

1. Enhanced Security Measures: ANSEC has approved both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to tackle insecurity, ensuring a safer environment for all residents.

2. Master Plan for Heritage Sites: A contract worth ₦125,807,290.63 has been awarded to Red Clay Consulting to develop a responsive and commercially viable master plan for Anambra's heritage sites and tourist attractions.

3. Infrastructure Upgrades:
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital: The entrance gate will be reconstructed by Triseconds Resources Ltd. for ₦112,700,000:00 with completion expected in two months.

4. College of Nursing Sciences, Isuofia: Additional property clearing and fencing extension will be carried out at a cost of ₦150,692,345.91.

5. Airfield Lighting at Chinua Achebe International Airport: To facilitate night landings, a contract for the airfield lighting project has been awarded to Mercy Aviation Communication Electronics and Industries Nig Ltd. for ₦489,716,250, with a completion timeline of two weeks.

7. Power Supply Enhancements:
- Anambra Mix-Use Industrial City (AMIC), Ogboji: FrankTorch Nig Ltd. will extend the 33 KV line from the Oji-River sub-station for ₦1,742,706,051.91. Zamic Ventures Ltd. will install a dedicated injection sub-station for ₦1,240,500,000.

8. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University College of Medicine: El Bukelz Nig Ltd. will supply and install a 200 KVA/11KV transformer for ₦42,759,372.

9. Naval Base Renovation The Naval Base Complex at Iyiowa Odekpe, Ogbaru, will be renovated by El Bukelz Nig Ltd. for ₦76,244,438.35, with a two-month completion period.

10. Alex Ekwueme Square: Pazim Engineering Ltd will supply and install UV-resistant chairs at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, for ₦715,119,562.50, to be delivered in six weeks.

11. Anambra State Solution Data Platform: Octave Analytics and Insights Ltd will develop this platform for ₦97,087,625.

Signed,
Law Mefor, PhD
Commissioner for Information
November 12, 2024.

Reno go explain taya haha

Update from the ongoing construction of the biggest and most beautiful government house in the region.

Chinua Achebe international airport road undergoing beautification.

Update from the ongoing construction of biggest entertainment center in the region - the Awka fun city.

Completion of rural infrastructures connecting 12 out of 15 communities with 40.6 km of roads in Orumba South LG.

Update from the ongoing construction of Awka mega mall, the biggest east of the Niger.

The dualisation of Awka-Agulu-Ekwulobia-Uga Road, a key infrastructure project initiated by Gov. Soludo, is progressing at an impressive pace.

Awka fun city taking shape. The biggest entertainment and relaxation center in the region.

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Ongoing construction of the imposing access roads and gate house to the Awka fun city.

Reconstruction of the 6 lanes EBS Boulevard Awka begins.

“This is Onitsha, the greatest Igbo city and the economic capital of the eastern Nigeria. Onitsha is like the Lagos of the eastern region.

“This is Onitsha, the greatest Igbo city and the economic capital of the eastern Nigeria. Onitsha is like the Lagos of the eastern region.

Onitsha is a great city with different neighborhoods for different classes of residents. Here’s the low density area of Onitsha. Some may mistake this for highbrow Lekki or Maitama but this Onitsha