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PROUDIGBO:
But the ENTIRE area first has to be cleaned up, modernised and made to look upmarket and highbrow so the hotel can attract high-networth clientele and also be in the running to attract international conferences and meetings!

I think the area will equally be pimped up through proper gentrification.

I'm glad the hotel project is within the precinct of the AICC...



Lovely idea Soludo.

Awka Rising: A World-Class Hotel Fuels Transformation

By Mark Okoye

The winds of change are swirling around Awka, Anambra state. Governor Soludo's audacious vision to transform the city into a thriving international hub has sparked debate, particularly around the proposed 4-star international hotel to be built at the Awka International Convention Centre site. While some individuals view it with skepticism, others recognize it as a strategic springboard for Awka's ascent. As the Managing Director of Anambra's investment agency, I stand firmly with the latter, and here's why:

At the Helm: A Leader of Unquestionable Pedigree

Governor Soludo is no stranger to defying expectations. As Nigeria's former Central Bank Governor, his name became synonymous with the seemingly impossible banking consolidation of 2006, a feat that earned him international acclaim and the title of "best performing Central Bank Governor in the world" by the Financial Times UK. This wasn't a singular stroke of brilliance; it was the culmination of a career steeped in exceptional leadership, economic prowess, and an unwavering commitment to progress.

Building on a Foundation of Success:

Governor Soludo isn't building on an empty canvas. Anambra is already on an upward trajectory, fueled by strategic investments in infrastructure, education, health, youth empowerment, and social welfare. The ongoing Solution Fun City, featuring the country's largest water park, an amusement park and a Country Club, the Awka Shopping Mall (under construction), the 10,000-seater convention center, and the ongoing inner-city road infrastructure projects stand as testaments to this trajectory. The proposed hotel isn't simply another brick-and-mortar addition; it's a meticulously chosen piece within a grander puzzle.

Beyond Accommodation: The Ripple Effect of a World-Class Hotel:

History provides powerful validation. Look at Abuja, where the Hilton wasn't just a hotel, it was a cornerstone in establishing the city as a global player. Dubai's meteoric rise mirrored a similar strategy, with world-class hotels paving the way for tourism and business booms. Rwanda's transformation, initially questioned, stands as another beacon, showcasing the transformative power of strategic hospitality investment.

Awka's Untapped Potential: A Fertile Ground for Growth:

Anambra possesses immense potential waiting to be unlocked. The warmth of its people, the richness of its culture, and its strategic location all contribute to its allure. Governor Soludo's focus on security, infrastructure development, social agenda, and youth empowerment creates a fertile ground for the hotel's success.

Imagine:
- International business travelers coming through the Chinua Achebe International Airport, convening at the 10,000-seater convention center, and finding luxurious accommodation and unparalleled service at the new hotel.
- Tourists drawn to Anambra's cultural tapestry, enjoying a seamless hospitality experience that fuels the local economy.
- The hotel itself creating jobs, attracting ancillary businesses, and becoming a vibrant hub of activity, a landmark of progress for the city.

Statistics Underscore the Impact:

While the qualitative benefits are undeniable, the numbers speak for themselves:
A JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group study revealed that one new hotel room can generate $28,000 in annual tax revenue for a city.
A Cornell University study found that hotels create an average of 2.3 jobs per room, boosting local employment.
In Rwanda, hotel development increased tourism revenue by 44% between 2010 and 2015.

Financing the Future: A Prudent and Sustainable Approach:

The project will not burden Anambra's finances. Governor Soludo's fiscal strategy is straightforward but well thought out: statutory revenues and IGRs finance roads and the social agenda, while projects with strong income-generating potential like the hotel are structured with concessionary project financing, ensuring minimal risk for the state. Potential exit strategies like public offerings will secure long-term sustainability, making the hotel an asset, not a liability.

Awka 2.0: A Legacy in the Making:

The proposed hotel isn't just a building; it's a symbol of ambition, a tangible manifestation of Governor Soludo's unwavering belief in Awka's potential. It signifies the metamorphosis of Awka into a vibrant, investor-friendly city, a destination on the global map. A masterplan is being developed to truly reposition Awka to become one of Nigeria's fastest-growing cities.

Ndi Anambra, join hands with us in making this vision a reality. Let's ensure that Awka's future is as bright as its potential, and as remarkable as the leader charting its course.

Nice one Soludo for siting it the precinct of the AICC

Tinubu's nightmares

I hope this comes through






Congratulations to the Enyimba City and Ala-Igbo in general!

That's their own cup of tea 🍵






They should first secure the people against the marauding herders first before engaging in some supremacy contest

NwaAmaikpe:



I hate slander.

I may understand the genesis of people's suspicions, apparently because Hanty is always at huncle's shows and never forgets to post birthday wishes out to him even when she won't do the same for her own husband or because her husband accused her of having a married boyfriend, but it is not enough to sit at a place and assume, let alone confirm people are having an affair.

I understand May is not into showbiz but is always around showbiz and entertainment circles and also getting endorsements that only big people in showbiz or those with big godfathers get, but it is still extreme for anyone to slander her like this.
And to imagine the audacity of his claims.

It is is an extreme accusation.

As an elder in sleeping with other people's wives, I can authoritatively cofirm that in Nigerian tribes, mostly Igboland, the penalty for such is the death of the woman's first son or husband and also badluck on the sleeper.

But the coincidence of the death of hanty's first son death and huncle's house fire is not enough for people to conclude that they have been sleeping together.

The fact that huncle's wife has said enough is enough with all she's been putting up with him and hanty's husband has suddenly remembered God as his refuge because of life's shege is still not enough for anyone to make such a heavy accusation.

People must understand that even if you catch someone's preek inside kpekus, it is still a mere allegation which you can be sued and asked to apologize for. Unless you have money to defend yourself in court or bully your way through the facts of your accusations.

This is Nigeria where video and audio evidence of Babariga/dollar bribery was put to the bin by the courts, and the accused was considered victim enough to be made a party's national chairman.

I don't know if any other elder agrees with me that the audacity of this man's accusation is truly worrisome.

You will make a victim commit suicide after reading your comment



You will open everything so clear that that they will feel they were truly wrong.

Good, our morality these days need to be reviewed...



The provocating dress of women lately is worrisome, the latest one is moving around without bra while wearing sleiveless basketball shirt...



🎶 My eyes don see shege... In Falz voice!

ivolt:
You insulted Nigerians and Africans yet you can't point out just one country or continent which is doing better.
The best you can do is refer to some people who lived millennia's ago.
Now, tell what is the point of singling out Africans?

Because Africans are fundamentalists when it comes to religion. They practice it without reason...

Corrupt men inviting their crony for some loquacious exercise

[quote author=Kinzo0917 post=128218764][/quote]Keep leaving in denial and practicing obscure Christianity laced with greed and covetousness

Students don surfer

ivolt:
So, who are those who practise christianity the right way?

Go read about Didache and how the early Christians were holding forte.

He wants to cash in on the gullibility of an average Nigerian






The way we practice Christianity in Nigeria and Africa is way too abnormal, if nothing tangid is done about it, Christianity may cease to exist in no distant time. We overly 'mock' God here thinking we are being 'called'... Strong case of hallucinations.

Nigercity:
I think they closest place to this location is awkunanwa and Olympics layout

Then
The name of the guy on the picture
Is favour ogbuji
Based in Enugu,
You can search him up on twitter
His name is MPA eriwa agwu agwu
Something like that

Like I said, that's not Enugu and definitely not Awkunanaw.

The People's President!







Hard luck to the family

Alexreport on the beat

Nigercity:
This area I posted is not inside enugu city
This are upcoming areas,
Just like the way you have Soweto in Johannesburg

What's the name of that part of Enugu?

AsomughaChuks05:
Enugu looks so unplanned. In South Africa these types of shacks are called townships which is the byword for ghetto there but here we are shamelessly calling it the best city in the south east. Worse still is the lack of water in that Enugu that makes it a glorifed village because it is only in villages you see water tankers moving around to sell water. Governor Peter Mbah needs to do a lot to give Enugu a decent look even if means demolishing most of these settlements.

Those pictures above are definitely not Enugu...



One, Enugu doesn't have a rocky (stony) hill formation (check out where the guy is standing on) , another, the city in the picture is too flat down to the horizon as against the hilly nature of Enugu.



So the poster should try and note these differences before posting anything and tag it Enugu.

Chikeluba25:
Solution Fun City Awka

A delegation from the Bayelsa State Investment Protection Agency led by their MD, Patience Abah, together with the MD, Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, Mark Okoye II, an exclusive tour of the exciting Solution Funcity project by the Anambra State Government.

This incredible development (Lot 1), being executed by the GSS Real Estate and Investment, is a cutting-edge leisure-themed park in Awka, Anambra's capital. It features an amusement park, water park, sports park, country club, and a family fun center. 🏞️🎢 #SolutionFuncity #InnovativeDevelopment #investment #development

This GSS coy is gradually changing my perception about them about other aspect constructions and not just Building or estate Constructions.

I would love Soludo to hand more projects to more indeginous companies like Hammakopp, Akiota, Ferotex and the likes, let's build our own construction giants.

Ceegar01:
Proposed 10 storey hotel building in Awka by Prof. Soludo
Solution is Here!
Awka 2.0
Let's support Soludo I believe he will deliver

This looks more than 10 storey though, it also doesn't look like a prototype more like an existing structure currently.

Alexreport on the beat

Rivers FC 3 vs 2 Abuja FC

That's a developed country different from a third world country managed by Tinubu

Chigozie321:
I applied to UNN but recently discovered an error on my DOB. I have sent a mail to their support desk, no response till now. The Phone number on their website does not connect either.

If you have the means, visit the school itself to resolve that issue.

Very sad and terrible, creating more bad image for Nigeria , our govt across boards have been so inefficient lately especially in area of security. My only advice to State govts is to empower the local vigilantes, train and retrain them to have a modern thinking towards security and kit them with cutting edge gadgets... This will be better than the so called State Police that each FG is clandestinely trying to shoo the state govts from.





RIP to the lecturer though.

Everybody the form govt for him own lane





Congratulations though!

Congratulations Mr Stooge






Prove me wrong though!

Congratulations

NwaAmaikpe:




"A cheating spouse is like sour soup, the only way to handle one is to discard it.
While it is okay to grieve over the discovery and loss, attempts to salvage or retain hold of it will only cost you peace, resources and sometimes, your life"

These were the only words my great grandfather told my grandfather when he found out that my grandmother was cheating on him. (Come to think of it, my father may have been a bastaard).

By the way, which wise man fights over a baby he has not ran a paternity test on?

Your comment is always full of realism

Keep Sinning around