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The tallest hotel in Awka still rising

mktinsight:
Aftermath of Accident: Citizens Comment on non-Use of Awka Flyovers by Articulated VehiclesRoad users, as well as motorists in Awka, Anambra State, have raised concerns about the propriety or otherwise of articulated vehicles to access the three flyovers constructed by the Willie Obiano Administration in the heart of the State. They said allowing such vehicles to ply the flyovers would ensure a free flow of traffic in the state capital and also serve as an alternative to what they termed unnecessary gridlock, reports Alexander Johnson Adejoh.The fresh concerns about the proper use of the flyovers came in the wake of a fatal crash at Kwata Bridge, June 4, which claimed the lives of an undetermined number of people. It involved a trailer which brakes failed, causing it to ram into a number of vehicles and pedestrians.But in the aftermath of the crash, many have attributed the regular crashes there to the barring of articulated vehicles from plying the bridge.Aroma FlyoverThe road users, who said they hoped for years that the state government would have solved what they tagged a flaw in the state’s transportation system, decried the time wasted in traffic jams, especially during rush hours.They also said the population of Awka was fast growing and as such it was mostly inconvenient for motorists to ply the roads beside the flyovers, owing to the major delays caused by roadside hawkers and the breakdown of heavy duty vehicles.peaking to Fides at Amawbia Bridge, Uche Chukwu, a motorist, said it was unnecessary for any person in Anambra State or in Nigeria to even think that articulated vehicles would be allowed to ply those flyovers in Awka.]A lot of People still have grudges against the cost oonstruction of the flyovers but they shouldn’t forget that here is Nigeria where anything goes. The money could have either been siphoned into private pockets or channeled into other white elephant projects and the sky wouldn’t have fallen. The flyover cannot stand the strength of heavy-duty vans,’ Chukwu said.Also, Mrs Cynthia Mbanefo said, ‘The pain we go through after work every day is unbearable because I waited for more than 30 minutes at Aroma Junction and here I am stuck again in traffic at Kwata, so you can imagine waiting here for more than an hour on a daily basis, which is not good.’Daniel, a shuttle driver, agreed that trucks should be allowed access through the flyovers, which, he said, would reduce traffic and make life less difficult for road users, adding that evening rush hours were the worst periods.llowing articulated vehicles to ply the bridges is not really a bad option except for the fact that everyone is scared of the standard of the flyover, Daniel told Fides.[/b]However Fides recalls that months ago, there were complaints that one of the bridges, precisely the one at Aroma Junction, was on the brink of collapse. In replying to the rumours, the State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, said there were no fears at all that the flyover bridges he built were collapsing. Obiano, who inspected the bridges, referred to them as iconic, insisting that the state government engaged the very best in the world of construction in building the flyovers, and that feasibility studies were carried out on the kind of bridges it was building before embarking on them. He said the three bridges were built to last a long time.Represented by the Commissioner for Works in Anambra State, Engr. Marcel Ifejiofor, Obiano said Aroma Flyover was strong and safe, contrary to insinuations on the social media questioning the safety of the bridge. Ifejiofor stated that the alleged crack being circulated by those he called scaremongers had nothing to do with the bridge, insisting that the standard of the bridge was not compromised in any way.e explained that the minor gap was on the side embankment on the Enugu approach which was added following an accident involving a big lorry on the Kwata Bridge.Ifejiofor, who took journalists on an inspection tour of the bridge, said the Aroma flyover was built to global standards.
The expansion which they talked about is an intrinsic part of bridge construction and does not indicate a crack. The three flyover bridges at Aroma, Kwata and Amawbia, were awarded in 2014 and 2015 and are safe, not to mention the 15 other bridges built across the state by the Obiano Administration. I assure Ndi Anambra of the commitment of Governor Obiano to the safety of lives at all times. The barricade on the bridges are normal safety measures against big lorries rolling back from the bridge,’Also, Infrastructure Development Company, IDC, the company which constructed the flyover bridges, speaking through the construction Manager, Engr Yousssef Zghaib, said the embankment which had cracks and which was being shown on the social media had no correlation with the standard of the bridge. He said the bridge was a separate unit, away from the embankment, and that accidents atop the flyover, in which a car hit the wall, could affect it but that it would have nothing to do with the flyover.He assured that there was no cause for alarm, saying that Aroma Bridge is safe.
Meanwhile, Fides observed that during the last accident at Kwata, June 4, 2021, articulated vehicles were allowed to ply the flyovers so as to permit easy flow of traffic, prompting people to wonder why they were not allowed to ply there in the first place.
Efforts to have the Commissioners for Works and Transportation, as well as his Information counterpart, proved futile as at press time.

mktinsight:
The only SE city worth mentioning as planned is enugu. The rest are village agglomeration. Lusaka, Blantyre Malawi, all planned. Parking, movement, etc. We are just noise makers in Nigeria.

mktinsight:
IDC a quack Lebanese construction company that built nonsense footbridge at unizik junction that interferes with one highway lane. Built Amawbia to Awka expressway that had no emergency lane or crash barrier and three flyovers where lorries cannot successfully climb without rolling back. Aroma flyover is going to be demolished by the next governor because it causes more problem than it solves. But it makes you question the dullard at ministry of works. How did such a rotten contractor get awarded billions in contracts?Ifejiofor calls those flyover bridges standard. Standard is flyover at upper iweka and new parts not that rubbish. Just look at what RCC is building from Umunya to Amawbia that is a standard expressway with proper drainage and crash barrier.

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Folks I got information from two reliable source from lands that Next cash and carry one of leading retail shopping centre just acquired the massive land behind INEC office in Awka, I guess they've decided to build their mall in Awka rather than Onitsha

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Public Utilities Commissioner, Engr. Ezenwanne Carries Out final inspection of 2×60MVA Injection Substation in Awka

Anambra state commissioner for Public Utilities and Water Resources, Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne alongside officials of Niger Delta Electricity Distribution Company and NIPP earlier today carried out final inspection of an expandable 2×60 MVA built in Awka and ready for commissioning later this month of June.

The power injection substation project which was built by NDEDC and NIPP when commissioned according to the Commissioner will help increase hours of availability of power in Awka and environs. It will boost businesses and power industries.

Moreover, Engr. Ezenwanne informed that the 2×60MVA is different from the ongoing construction of six (6) injection substations in the state which is a partnership between Anambra state government and NIPP.

The Commissioner thanked Governor Willie Obiano for his continuous investments in the power sector which he noted is key to unlocking industrial revolution in the state and Southeast as a whole.

BossJamal:
https://emeraldng.com/how-cult-activities-killings-leave-anambra-capital-city-with-gory-sights/Your Governor needs to do more on security in d state capitalhttps://fidesnigeria.org/robbers-attack-newly-deployed-corps-members-near-lodge-in-awka/

Igboid:
Mtchew.
Okenye na-agwo ofe!

I thought you had repented.

You are half way there Sha. Atleast now that you are no longer benefitting from Imo state government with Rochas fall. You will start to see things clearer.

Abagworo:
My point remains that division usually seems an easy solution but not always the best. You can learn that from divided businesses and families. Division comes as a last resort.

@bolded those who were benefitting from Okorocha are still benefiting. I and Okorocha are almost financially equal so he cannot do much for me. I supported him cause he was a good Governor and nothing more.

Abagworo:
Good news cause the State is dependent on tourism. One of the reasons is because Wike didn't lift the Port-Harcourt curfew so weekends dudes and runs girls relocate fron Rivers to Imo.

tgmservice:
This the only thing that state can celebrate.

90% of imo girls are into runs and olosho.

eduj:
is Paul Enenche Igbo? I always thought his from Benue

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Always impatience why not waite when the project is completed then compare both

BossJamal:
He’s stolen my picture? D

BossJamal:
This one is alway shedding tears...simple question oCry baby. Sweet tearsD

WireWire22:
Please lemme understand something, was the greenwood city renamed to Awka millennium city or was it abandoned and another land was earmarked for the Awka millennium city.

Also will the new ANSG governors lodge, judiciary, house of assembly, and banquet hall be built on the current Awka millennium city.?

BossJamal:
Hello u sound like Custainmowale bustop? Abi are u him/her/it.he handwriting is quite familiar

osita76:
SOMETHING GREAT THIS WAY COMES!

International Conference Center Economic Benefits

The main mission of the Anambra International Conference Center - ICC, Awka, is to generate economic benefits for the State by hosting out-of-town visitors that will attend conventions, tradeshows and sporting events. Visitors will spend money for lodging, transportation, at restaurants, on entertainment and for retail shopping, thus, generating sales and lodging taxes.

The meetings and conventions business will become an economic giant for our cities and state. Conferences and events will bring new expertise and ideas to our doorstep, providing an important platform for the exchange of knowledge and information across industry sectors. Events at the ICC will bring to our State industry leaders from around the world in medicine, education, arts, intellectual science, sports and much more. Thus, events at the ICC will position Anambra State as a leading global destination, allowing for important engagement and relationship-building that will contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the Awka Capital Territory, in particular, and Anambra State, in general.

FAST FACTS

Spending:
Visiting delegates will boost spending in transportation, accommodation, retail, restaurants, entertainment and attractions.

Extended Stay:
Many attendees will extend their stay with pre-and-post-conference travel, injecting more spending into the State.

Number of Visitors:
The ICC is expected to welcome upwards of 1,000,000 people from across the country and around the world each year.

New Visitors:
The ICC will attract visitors that would not otherwise travel to Anambra State.

Local Business Boost:
Events at the ICC will require a wide range of services and supplies, providing business for local companies and jobs for our communities in the State.

Arc. Michael M. Okonkwo
Honorable Commissioner for Housing

mktinsight:
Contrast the 3d architectural render to the eventual sub standard roofing delivered. The day Obiano abandons nepotism is when mediocrity will abandon him. Contrast Awka ICC to Calabar, Gombe and Landmark Center Lagos.

osita76:
SOMETHING GREAT THIS WAY COMES!

International Conference Center Economic Benefits

The main mission of the Anambra International Conference Center - ICC, Awka, is to generate economic benefits for the State by hosting out-of-town visitors that will attend conventions, tradeshows and sporting events. Visitors will spend money for lodging, transportation, at restaurants, on entertainment and for retail shopping, thus, generating sales and lodging taxes.

The meetings and conventions business will become an economic giant for our cities and state. Conferences and events will bring new expertise and ideas to our doorstep, providing an important platform for the exchange of knowledge and information across industry sectors. Events at the ICC will bring to our State industry leaders from around the world in medicine, education, arts, intellectual science, sports and much more. Thus, events at the ICC will position Anambra State as a leading global destination, allowing for important engagement and relationship-building that will contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the Awka Capital Territory, in particular, and Anambra State, in general.

FAST FACTS

Spending:
Visiting delegates will boost spending in transportation, accommodation, retail, restaurants, entertainment and attractions.

Extended Stay:
Many attendees will extend their stay with pre-and-post-conference travel, injecting more spending into the State.

Number of Visitors:
The ICC is expected to welcome upwards of 1,000,000 people from across the country and around the world each year.

New Visitors:
The ICC will attract visitors that would not otherwise travel to Anambra State.

Local Business Boost:
Events at the ICC will require a wide range of services and supplies, providing business for local companies and jobs for our communities in the State.

Arc. Michael M. Okonkwo
Honorable Commissioner for Housing

BossJamal:
Lowho b this one wey dey shed tears untop my post dan allah. Abeg where my friends custainmowale and M16Surveillance Aircraft? I don miss dem small D

investnow2013:
AWKA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLMvIG5wLeI

BossJamal:
When will u Anambra youtubers also capture raggedy Awka South areas filled with potopoto and bad roads? Abi is it only tushh areas of Awka north y’all keep featuring in ur videos? Funny pple That other character will keep posting same pics of Willie Boulevard every time. Show ur pple all d roads in Awka and how common man is suffering using those ragtag roads.

WayoProphet:
I see them arresting so many innocent youths and tagging them ipob and ugm. This I have seen.