₦airaland Forum

UsdChf looks nice for short continuation on H4.

Nairaland is something else.
Mod and site owner are not doing enough.
Anambra thread has turned into a petty squabbles ( akuko mama Ngozi na ndi yard)
I am a forex trader, sites like forex factory, thread opener has the right to mute erring commentators. So if you don't respect his rules, he mutes you on that thread.
I visit nairaland mostly to check 1. Anambra thread and Forex thread and maybe AOB.
But here in Anambra thread, people who have not made any meaningful suggestion either post nonsense pictures or troll without conscience.

We have election coming up on Nov. Yet no manifesto has been posted here.
No information on Debate.etc
Obiano tenure is almost over and its time to look at those who want to take over.

I don't believe in Nigerian Political party,
I go with individuals with verifiable track record.

Shalom.

Funkyswagzz:
When u learn the consequences of having sex with a prostitute then u will have a rethink of spending time wiv them. Guys be careful most of these girls can change ur destiny. When u understand what happens beyond our physical world u will realise we are not alone. Be careful

Lol.
Africans and mumu destiny.
Yet we never discover anything.
Bad governance changes peoples destiny but religious bigots will blame it on Ashewo and Masturb.ation.
I preach against addiction on anything you choose in this life.

Hypocrites do worse behind closed doors

If Anambra doesn't need an Airport, then Abuja does not need one.
Kaduna or kano Airports should have served them. And besides, it is mostly used by Politicians.
Please if you don't like Anambra Airport, You can go to Asaba,Enugu,IMO or even Bayelsa or Rivers and enter their own.
How somebody in his right state of mind will look a state with Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi, Ekwulobia and Ihiala axis and say Airport is a nonsense project.
My prayer is let there be massive investment in the airport. So that flight ticket will be cheapest like 10 to 20k.
All these our transport companies like GUO, young shall grow etc should look beyong hiace bus and think like Innoson who started with okada spare parts importation.
Partner and upgrade to flight services. We want flight ticket to be around 10k.
We don't want Nigeria sentiment that aeroplane is for the well to do alone in our Anambra Airport.

AmericanQuarter:

It is amazing. For them to be adding taxiway, CAT2 lighting, etc, means they are not just building just anyhow airport. Abuja and Lagos are the 2 airports in Nigeria with taxiway. Though I don't know much about PH and Kano airports

That's why I'm furious when somebody in his or her right senses says that Anambra does not need an Airport.
They think Abuja needs Airport more than Anambra.
I pray with investments coming in to the Airport, flight ticket to be cheapest btw 10- 20k to at least Lagos and Abuja.
I like the way Obiano is going with the standard.
Thank God they moved it from Oba.
I pray next gov will use his last blood to make sure Onitsha port becomes viable even if investing Anambra money.
Go to Apapa and see what people go through in the name of getting their containers.
Oba Airport site should be used as dry port with rail way connecting it to Onitsha port.
Next should be to bring gas to our industrial clusters.

Anambra is already a megacity with this Airport in the Anambra North.
If you know, you know.
Thank God Abum nwa omambala.

ANSMEDIA:
Anambra to work With Air Peace to bring Embraer Service Centre to the State



The Anambra State government has set in motion the machinery to work with West Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace, to get Embraer of Brazil, the world’s fourth largest civilian aircraft manufacturer, to locate a service centre for Africa in the state.



Though the details of the state government’s move are not yet made public, it is understood that Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has since last year been in talks with the Air Peace founder, Chief Allen Onyema, to get the Brazilians to cite the service centre at Anambra International Cargo Airport at Umueri which is still undergoing construction.



At the delivery last week of Air Peace E195 –E2 in Lagos, Chief Onyema made a passionate appeal to the Brazilian embassy in Abuja to advise the Embraer Corporation in Sao Paulo to build a service centre in Nigeria to cater for the African region.



The brand new plane, registered as 5N-BYF, is the first in 13 Embraer aircraft ordered by the airline for its African regional routes.



“As the first carrier in Africa to purchase Embraer’s E series, which is the latest, Air Peace, with our support, is in a strong position to lobby the manufacturer to bring such a centre to our state”, Governor Obiano said today in a virtual discussion with some members of his administration working quietly on the project.



Anambra International Cargo Airport, the second biggest airport in the country, is designed to accommodate at least one hanger to service different kinds of aircraft, according to Air Vice Marshall Ben Chiobi (retired), Special Adviser to Governor Obiano on Creative Security and a former Nigerian Air Force pilot who also used to be the military attaché at the Nigerian Embassy in Paris, France.



When he visited the airport last August, an impressed Chief Onyema pledged to build a hanger there.



“If Air Peace builds a hanger there and Embraer follows suit with an African service centre, the vision of building this modern and large airport on a very large swath of land will have been realized”, stated Chief Obiano.



“We didn’t set out to build just any airport, but a strategic one which will help boost traditional commerce in our state and beyond, but, quiet importantly, result in technology transfer and in the transformation of our economic landscape”.



Meanwhile, the state government has described Chief Onyema as the greatest current promoter of private diplomacy in Nigeria.



“Onyema”, said Governor Obiano in a message to the Air Peace chairman following the acquisition of the new plane from Brazil, “has shown that you need not be in government or hold any public office to effectively promote the interests of your country.



“It is not just in Brazil that he has boosted our reputation far better than any person but also in such places as South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates where Air Peace flies into regularly, with plans to start flying into the United States, India, Israel and the United Kingdom shortly.



“What is more, the excellent safety record of the carrier and the efficient ground and onboard services it provides, coupled with its schedule integrity, have all combined to make it compete effectively with the best airlines in the world.



“We are proud that Chief Onyema, a worthy son of Anambra State, is championing African economic integration, a Nigerian foreign policy plank, through tireless opening of regional routes.



“This is to say nothing about his promotion of national integration and unity by flying every hour to all parts of Nigeria.



“Air travel in Nigeria would have been extremely difficult if not for Chief Onyema who is not driven by the profit motive but service to humanity, starting with fellow Nigerians”.



Air Peace, which commenced commercial operations in 2013, has 30 aircraft in its fleet, with 23 more expected from both Embraer and Boeing Corporation of the United States, the world’s biggest aircraft manufacturer.



Signed



C. Don Adinuba

Commissioner for Information & Public Enlightenment.

This got me.
“We didn’t set out to build just any airport, but a strategic one which will help boost traditional commerce in our state and beyond, but, quiet importantly, result in technology transfer and in the transformation of our economic landscape”.

I just pray Orient petroleum will be through with their Aviation fuel Refill.
With these, whether you like it or not, Traffic is already generated.

My joy is that the project has cross the Rubicon to be abandoned.
Even if obiano decides to abandon it now ( which I know is not going to happen) next governor can't ignore it.
I don't care if our inner roads are ignored till these projects are achieved esp Airport.
And the surprising thing is, State did not borrow to fund these projects.
There's something about our IGR Anambra govt is not telling us.
I give kudos to Obiano on this.
For massive project like this to pass through funding, Paper work, Legal tussle with community, Acquiring lands and so on.
Some People don't know that in Engineering, preparation of project is more tasking than actual work.

Though this is female miseducation.
I have read it and will use it to my own advantage.

Wahala dey for who no dey follow ubunja.
Please prof Ubunja, are you on Twitter?
Share your handle let's follow you abeg.

Commotfornigeri:
CNN no be bloggers wey you can lock up and throw the key away.

They are not nigerian journalists that you will use DSS to be pursuing the editor from hotel to hotel.

If they can lead a rally against a whole Trump, then anything is possible with them.

If Lai and Buhari have sense, they will just ignore and waka pass.

CNN is good with digging graves and ending careers.

They don't know.
CNN is a major factor wht trump lost election.
Thank God that their mumu carry them reach CNN.
Oya let the international embarrassment start.
Common Arise TV dem no fit na CNN.

Poverty capital of the world and you think its a joke.
Cowbell(Abiola milk) introduced this mess.
Peak learnt it at old age.

Everyday in my prayers, I always say "God bless Ubunja for his selfless act of empowering men/women with knowledge".
If you are still a simp in this age, na you do yourself. Shikena

I think this will help beginners and encourage other traders.

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We TRADE TO LIVE. We are NOT like others who LIVE TO TRADE.

We know that our Health is ALWAYS more important than our wealth.

We know trading is NOT a "Get Rich Quick Scheme".

We know trading is a serious business and WE treat our trading as a SERIOUS BUSINESS

We understand we have, like any other profession, to put in the thousands of hours studying, learning and practicing our methods and techniques.

We understand there is NO SHORTCUT to becoming successful and profitable traders.

We understand that successful and profitable trading is 95% psychology and 5% technical skill. We know who and what we have to control.

We need PATIENCE to wait for and "SEE" opportunities

We need DISCIPLINE to act and trade on such opportunities

We are PLANNERS – We always PLAN each and every trade and then Trade the PLAN without exception.

We are BELIEVERS. We believe in ourselves and our PLAN.

We believe in the Holy Grail. We know what the Holy Grail is. We have found the Holy Grail and our search for trading enlightenment is over.

We can only take what the market gives us - we do "NOT" force the market.

We understand that PRICE is Lord, King, Queen and Country.

We ACCEPT losses as the cost of doing business

We are PROFESSIONALS and PROFESSIONALS look for a reason NOT to take a trade

We are NOT Amateurs. Amateurs manage money by taking RISK. PROFESSIONALS manage RISK by taking money.

TVC partial reportage was obvious.
I wasn't surprising.
Even channels too.
Channels was attacked too.
Only Arise TV gave us unbiased report till date.
At a time I was even watching music channel Hip TV for report

CBN will never tell you that they ordered the shutdown.
Emefiele handwriting and anti EndSARS people.
The man is saving his biz cuz he was told to say he ordered it.
Nigeria my zoo country.

femi4:
Redpill is about taking the right decision at all times without the influence of vagina people

That's the summary.
SIMPs think with their dic.k instead.

Bbnaija ended yesterday after ozo eviction.
This will be worst final week in Bbn history.
No content.
Even though ozo expression of love was simp in nature buh he brought suspense, storyline to the show.
Even me at some point was very mad at him but I have come to accept him and pray he learns.
He will learn for sure.
I only fear for his reputation on relationship because the street never forgets.

I know he won't survive eviction after heavy decampaigning even from Bbnaija Twitter handler and co host Dj Neptune followed by ex housemates.
In reality, friends like ozo can take bullet for you.
Its in their nature.

I will miss him on my screen.
#Godblessozo
#Ozoisawinner.

ubunja:
yes man. That is why the Red Pill will always trend because news headlines prove the concepts time and time again.

Ubunja hope you re following this Bbn5.
You need to analyse ozo the simp.
When you post miseducation, some nonentities think its not useful.
Ozo the simp is disgracing his generation on national Tv

JohnnyPalmer:
Lol, since that day both Dora and Kid approached Ozo on negi matter, since then he took his simping to another level... Started professing love for her on Saturday night... She was like maybe it's the alcohol talking... Yesterday another episode... Tonight too

There is no doubt Nengi really likes him, she told Vee she has feelings for him... But Vee can't tell Ozo....
The issue is that.. For some reasons best know to Nengi... Boy friend outside or whatever... She doesn't want a relationship in the house, she's camera conscious

Ozo needs a friend like Vee to talk sense to him... All these ones he's doing will get the gal irritated... Give her space, don't act jealous or make her jealous... Watch her run back to you

He did that for a week with Dora, in the early stages.... Nengi was excited when neo told her ozo likes him.. Dumped Prince thereafter....

Ozo trying to force the issue... Making it an obsession won't work... Nengi is too smart and street for that... She knows what she wants... All those words won't move her.. She has heard it all

More reason why I have Ubunja on my reading Menu.
How can somebody be a simp and not knowing fia.
I support ozo but hmmmm
The guy is a novice in the female game.
If it's konji, go to bathroom and release some testosterone.
The last time I simped was in Jss1.

Sometimes, the level of water in the radiator is small.
Remove hoss connecting radiator to the engine, fill the radiator to the brim and tight it back.

My own did the same.

Nengi to #BBOzo: wen u go outside u'll see alot of fine girls
Ozo: I can't wait to start telling u over d phone "Nengi hangup I'll call u back" while I run my shit �
Nengi: I'll run n come wherever u're n slap u
Ozo: will u even know where I am?U won't find me�
Me:�
#BBNaijia
These two are building a serious friendship.

ArchAnge1:
I pray a new housemate comes and does a venita on him

Its painful to watch, the world is gone, good people are mocked and called names

Bad people are praised

Everybody expects everybody to be an animal cause they are

That's why no matter what they call ozo, I know that he is a better man than they will ever be

Exactly.

ArchAnge1:
what should he do? Fight with her?

Why can't Dora go and talk to nengi, so people will stop thinking that she is pained

she would have done it if Lucy didn't spoil her mind.
Lucy grew up in Face me I face you house.
Her character depicts such.

ArchAnge1:
I swear, he keeps saying that when he leaves, he doesn't want to have any lingering issue with anyone

How is that possible? Going to make himself look weak

its a case of personality.
Why I understand Ozo so well is because I have a cousin like him.
They hardly think about themselves.
They are good to a fault.
Those of them are endegeared specie in Nigeria.
Here everyone is tiger.
But God has a way of keeping good people around them too.

igasiboy98:
She's in love with his money. As for Ozo let him keep wasting his time and killing his game with her Everytime. Nengi and Kidd would've been a perfect couple. Then Ozo and Erica too. But they just had to swap it and it's not favouring Ozo and Erica in their respective situationships.

they ended up creating triangles to maintain balance.
Nengi is opening up more though.
Her last DS shows her emotions towards Ozo.
As for Kidd, Erica go shock am after the show.
Erica is just having fun and she's a type of girl you won't know when you fall in love with.
It happened to Laycon.
Kidd may think she's into him but no, she's into his d.ck in Biggie's house.
Lucy bad influence on Dora is obvious.
Avoid toxic people or you may end up fighting unnecessary things.
Ozo values his friendship with Dora.
Dora is the only person he opens up to.
Ozo is too nice and diplomatic with his relationship with people.
He's the type of friend you don't want to loose after big brother thingy.


Las las, dem go dey okay.

Leave people to watch they want.
You are not paying their bills.

ArchAnge1:
Prince is a mugu


Ozo is gone, she went to his bed and ure still doing love play you didnt wonder why she didnt share bed with you again


Most stupid guys
Eric
Laycon
Prince

I swear.
Ubunja need to kidnap that guy.

Fucknengi:
the moment everybody heard that Ozo was HOH, the whole Nigeria stood still, and we were all anticipating his pick. Like some Buhari independence day speech.

Nope
But awaiting election result in 2015.
Ozo na content.
The whole drama, suspense was topnotch.

Why I started watching Bbnaija is because it's the only place that you will not hear Igbo, Hausa, yoruba, Christian, Muslim, North, South, PDP, APC, Buhari etc. Even on nairaland, its zero tribalism( at least for now).
I've really learnt a lot from this season especially about relationships/entanglements.
I didn't follow pepperdem season because it was too toxic.

This year own just dey like season film.
I Stan Ozo.
Happy birthday Ozoemena.

After watching prince, laycon and Ozo situationships, I have come to understand Ubunja miseducation better.
Redpill is a must for every guy.
In Bbnaija camera is involved.
Outside world is worse.


Men should take redpill seriously.

Innocentchild:
Prince the Simp


I dey shame for you

Very big one.
I respect Ozo for one thing.

mktinsight:
“Measure our Performance on Road Construction in Anambra State based on Impact – Engr. Marcel Ifejiofor

By Emmanuel Onwubiko
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Appearing as a guest on the inaugural edition of “Meet the Media” the Hon. Commissioner for Works in Anambra State, Engr. Marcel Ifejiofor articulates the basic philosophy of Governor Willie Obiano’s approach to the construction of roads and bridges in the state. Engr. Ifejiofor also offers a far-ranging insight into the status of roads, bridges and erosion control projects across Anambra State.

Come with me…

Opening remarks by Ifejiofor: Thank you CPS and the Governor's Media Team It's a pleasure to be here. Our ministry is media friendly and in this administration headed by Chief Willie Obiano ,we state the facts as they are. We don't play politics with the things we do for Ndi-Anambra. Anything we say is verifiable. You can check for yourself to confirm if what we are saying is true. My ministry is in charge of roads, bridges and erosion control and we are doing that perfectly.

Question: One contentious issue is the area of the number of roads done by this administration. Ndi Anambra would like to know how many they are. Another one is the Onneh-Achina-Ogborji Road. Where are we on that road?

Answer: Thank you. In assessing what we have achieved in road construction, so many things are put into consideration. It's not determined by the number of kilometers, because when you are building a road in the upland area, a kilometer of road might cost about N200m. But if you're doing same kilometer of road in Nzam, the same amount cannot get up to 200 meters. If you go to Onono in Anambra West, Onono is a community that has not seen a tarred road. The people travel to their community through Delta State. The height of sand filling on a road done by Tamad in Onono is 3-4meters. But you know that when you are building a road in Awka, you don't need any sand filling. You use the laterite. So, that is why we are not much interested in saying that that we did 1000km of road. The important question for this administration according to His Excellency, Governor Willie Obiano, is how does the road we build impact the lives of people? It is on record that Nzam is the only Local Government headquarters that doesn't have a tarred road. But we are building a road of about 14km with a bridge to Nzam. The bridge is completed and we have about 2.4km to sand-fill in order to take the road to Nzam. We are building a road to Aguleri-Uno/Aguleri Otu to the oil field. This road is about 42km and it will cost Anambra State about 23 Billion to build this road. This road is in a swamp throughout but what can we do? We claim the oil is in Anambra State and belongs to Anambra State but how can you be going to what belongs to you through somebody's house? Before we used to go to that place through Enugu State through Igah and they was a lot of contentions. But His Excellency said; no, we must build a road to what belongs to us. Enugu Otu/ Eziagulu Otu/Mkpunando, are three communities in Anambra State that have never seen a tarred road in that area and that is why we are building that road. We are now in kilometer 21 out of the 42 kilometers. You can go and verify the level of work being done there. To make sure that there is a connection between Ayamelum and Anambra East, he's building another road that road is about 11.2km from Umueje to the oil field with a bridge. The bridge has been completed. You have been hearing about Chelsea Farms but in the past, Chelsea Farms could only be accessed through Enugu State. But now, we have completed that bridge and we have done some sand filling of about 4.km into that road. Check Ogwuaniocha, it is a community in Ogbaru North. It's an oil bearing community. Sepcol is doing some oil drilling in that community and they don't have a tarred road. But we are building one there now. Tamad is handling the construction of the road. If you are going to Osamala you'll see the road by your left. The road has about 24 culverts and we are doing sand-filling now. After sand-filling, we do crushed stone filling. The federal road that goes to Ogwuikpele we are also working on. This administration is not only building roads, ecological problem is a Federal Government business but because of what erosion is doing to Anambra State, we have gone into erosion and watershed management. The cost of controlling one gully erosion site is enormous both in human and material resources. For instance the one we did at Minaj Obosi cost Anambra State about N2.6billion. It was done by IDC. It is completed and if you go there now you won't even know that anything happened there. In Nnewi, the 100Ft Road was once a terrible site. It was about 35 Meters deep. It cost Anambra State about N3.5bn` and it's done now. We have the before and after images of the site. There's one we are now doing in Onitsha; Aroli-Obeleagu. Work is going on there. People have lost more than 50 buildings to the menace. Many residents of that area have all packed out and if the erosion is not quickly controlled, in the nearest future it will get to Awka Road. What did His Excellency do? He said should we wait for Federal Government? His Excellency said; let's go and save our people first. That thing might cost Anambra State about N4bn because first of all we want to do a diversion channel there to make sure that water doesn't flow to the gulley anymore. That's one project so that by dry season we are going back there to fill up that erosion. Why I am giving this elaboration is so that anybody that compares kilometer of road being done will see that it does not make sense. What matters is how the work done impact on the lives of Ndi-Anambra. But that notwithstanding, we have done wonderfully well. I have a list of all the roads we have built in the whole three senatorial zones. I often chuckle when people talk about roads inherited. The most important thing about this administration is not about what we inherited but are you doing what will make Anambra people happy? And His Excellency by God's grace, is doing that. We are completing inherited roads and we are building new ones. Do you know what it takes to build a bridge? The cost of building a 100meter bridge it can build more than 3km of road. And we have done so much on bridge construction. It is on record that we built the longest bridge in the South East, measuring 280 meters across the Omambala River. It is on the road that goes from Aguleri-Uno to Aguleri Out. So, we don't measure our achievements by the number of roads. What we consider as an achievement is in finding out how happy are Ndi-Anambra with what you are doing. The day we went to Ogwuaniocha to see the traditional ruler they were so happy that they were singing the praises of His Excellency. This week, we shall be in Nzam. His Excellency wants to see the completed bridge. We shall also be in Aguleri uno/Aguleri otu, because when I told him that we had constructed up to 21km, he said let’s go and see it. So, that's our position on questions about the number of roads, number of kilometers, number of inherited and non-inherited roads. It doesn't matter; the important thing is that this is Anambra State and we are going to do our best. So, what we are doing today is to help agriculturists, help people that sell their produce, help people come to town help teachers that are posted to the riverine areas to access the places. This is our interest.

L-R:James Eze (Chief Press Secretary to the Governor), Engr Marcel Ifejiofor (Commissioner for Works), Emeka Ozumba (Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor)

On Enugu-Umuonyia -Achina-Onneh road, the road was fully awarded and the contractor mobilized to site. I want to assure them that the road must be completed by this dry season. His Excellency has directed the contractor to move back to site. Unfortunately now, the contractor travelled overseas but he will soon be back. He's equally the same contractor building the bridge at Umueje and the road from Omor to Umumbo. So, let them be rest assured the road will be completed.

Question: People will always bring up this issue of favouritism in terms of the distribution of infrastructure. Can we get a break down of roads in terms of senatorial zones so that people will have a full picture of what the Ministry is working on? Again, there are some roads that appear to be lagging behind in development a case in point is the Oye-Agu- Abagana-Nimo Road. Can you tell us the true position?

Answer: We are mindful of the need for equitable distribution of these roads. I'll give you the numbers. In Anambra North we have 77 Roads, completed and ongoing. In the Central we have 72 completed and ongoing and in the South we have 53 completed and ongoing. These are all verifiable. If you come to my office I'll give you the list.

on the Oye-Agu Abagana – Nimo Road, I meet with the Commissioner for Finance and the Accountant General because of the current economy. We have sat down to review all the roads based on percentage completion and fortunately that road is one of the roads that is almost over 50% completed with the drains. It is in our top priority. Let me assure them that before December that road will have been completed.

Question: When this Administration began, His Excellency made it very clear that his administration would focus on the construction of roads that are of economic importance. Has the focus changed or is it still the same?

Answer: It is still the same. That is why we are building the roads to the oil fields and the one that goes to Chelsea Farms. That is why even though it is a Federal road, His Excellency has directed and the contract has been awarded and the job is ongoing to construct a road between Igbariam and Anaku. Ayamelum is one local government that has been cut off. So, that road has been awarded to the Nigerian Army Construction Company because that place is almost the food basket of the state. That is why we are building another one in Ifite-Ogwari. Before now, they used a boat to go to their waterside and into the Agrarian area where they plant rice. That's why we are building the one to Ogwuaniocha; an oil bearing community and they are also very good in Agriculture. That is why we are building one to Onono, a community in Anambra West. That's why we are building one to Nzam, because administratively as a local government headquarters, they were supposed to have a tarred road. So we are still following the vision.

Question: Why is the road connecting Amansea-Ebenebe- Awba Ofemmili still in a terrible condition? Could please tell us how many bridges this administration has built?

Answer: This administration inherited 6 bridges and they have all been completed. This administration awarded 20 Bridges and 8 have been completed while 12 are on-going.

On the Amansea-Awba Ofemmili road, the case would have been different this time if not for Covid-19 because when I took over as Commissioner for Works, I visited the road and saw that it was very bad. We have constructed between 60-70% of that road. The earth work and drains have been completed and it is remaining asphalting. We have agreed to build the road in phases, one after the other. Many people have complained about the road but we are pleading with Ndi Anambra in that area to be patient. God-willing this administration will complete that road. We are also building a spur of about 500 meters to Ugbenu. We must complete that Road.

Question: How you are collaborating with ARMA to make sure the roads in the Awka Capital Territory are done well?

Answer: Since inception, ARMA has been independent. I don't supervise them. I don't know what they do. But we only synergize as a Government. They have an MD. But on Awka internal roads, when I came in, we designed about 8 roads in Awka just like we did in Onitsha. Obodoukwu road is an eye sore. I'll be there on Wednesday to assure the people that we have not forgotten them that we are coming. We are doing the design and let them bear in mind that we are solving the major problem in Okpoko which are drainages not roads. Sakamori is where all the water in Okpoko flows into. We are trying to dredge Sakamori and Idemili River.

Question: Most gully erosion sites in Anambra State were caused by the poor handling of road construction and wrong termination of drainages. Is there any mechanism in place to build more ecologically friendly roads in Anambra State?

Answer: That has been done. Immediately I came in His Excellency set up what we call a Road Design Review Committee, because like you rightly said one major cause of erosion is poor termination of road drainages. The big gully in Aroli-Obeleagu was caused by a broken drainage. Once it gets broken the water will flow and create a gulley. Same as 100 foot road. Basically what this Design Review Committee does is to make sure that all road drainages are terminated to a natural water body. Anambra has a loose soil. There is a dangerous one around Amichi caused by the same poor termination. So, His Excellency created this Committee and we are making sure that all roads including the ones done before the drainages are properly terminated. It will reduce our vulnerability to erosion. I am the chairman of the Committee. There are other commissioners who are members plus two reputable consultants like Emplan. So by the time we finish what we are doing we must get value for any job awarded in Anambra State, both in terms of cost and in terms of serving its purpose.

Question: Can you give us an update on Amansea-Awa-Ndiukwuenu-Ufuma Road?

Answer: The contractor Stefanutti, is back to site as I talk to you now. There is a terrible erosion in that area but they are working and what we agreed with them is that we won't do this road anymore and expose them. If you do 1km then we Ashpalt it, so we know that anywhere we get to we'll know we have completed it. They have been paid some money so they are back.

Question: The Chisco- Ogbodi Road in Amichi as you pointed out had a gully erosion site seriously springing up in that area and the people are complaining that with each rainfall the gully expands. What are you doing about that road? Again, is there a general standard for road construction in Anambra State or do the standards vary from site to site?

Answer: First of all, on Amichi I had expected you to say thank you to His Excellency and the Ministry of Works for completing one road project in Amichi. That is the fastest road we have completed in history. It was done by the Nigerian Army. I have driven on that road. We are going to do a redesign and we are going to do the road. I have been there to survey the road I can confirm to you that I have plans on how to do the road and do it quickly. On quality of roads, there are so many factors to consider especially in Anambra. The number of Dangote trucks passing our roads are many, every road is designed to carry a certain load. So when the Federal roads in Anambra failed completely the trucks diverted to our internal roads and these roads were constructed to fit into varying grades. Thank God the Expressway is getting better. In addition to that we are going to start putting barriers on our internal roads. That will help prevent heavy duty trucks from plying them.

Question: On the Enugwu-Ukwu -Nise -Nibo Ring Road, there is one particular spot that is very bad and impassible. What is your Ministry doing about that?

Answer: The road you are talking about is under construction. We have completed Nise axis and the contractor is coming back soon. I know the area, it is in a terrible state right now but they will come back to site to tidy up the place.

Question: On Eziowelle-Oyeagu Raod, there is a spot prepared for repair but has not been done. There is another spot close to the Secretariat; it's disturbing that it has not been done.

Answer: I'll talk to ARMA to see how they can fix those broken down portions. But what you said about synergy between Ministry of works and environment we have the synergy and that is why everywhere that we go, we remind the people of the importance of not throwing waste into drainages and having waste bins. I am appealing to Ndi-Anambra, no matter how beautiful a road is, if the drainage is blocked the road will be destroyed. People also build on drainage channels and physical planning has been directed to pull down such buildings.

Question: We are in the 7th year of this administration. Is your Ministry mindful of the time remaining to finish all on-going projects in the state to avoid controversies and to know when to put a stop to awarding new contracts to enable the current administration tidy up and give the next administration a clean slate?

Answer: It is important to note that the politics of what is inherited is not necessary. Government is a continuous process and the most important thing is to do all that you can within the available time. This administration is making sure by the time it hands over, it will be indelible in the minds of the people because of the good works we did. As issues arise we tackle them no matter the time remaining. We are going to leave but anything that we are going to leave must be properly left in a state that it won't be a problem to anybody.

Question: Within the Awka axis, is there is any hope that the GRA can have the facelift deserving of a proper GRA.

Answer: We have designed a lot of roads in Awka. By the time we build 10km of roads in Awka everywhere will be opened up. The design is ready. We are waiting for approval before we get down to work. The one in Agulu Awka will be handled by Niger Cat.

Question: What is the status of the Regina Caeli footbridge asplanned by the administration?

Answer: The Regina Caeli bridge has been designed but His Excellency didn't like the aesthetic of the design and has requested Julius Berger to redesign it. And it will be done. It won't just be just a footbridge but a flyover from St Patrick’s to the other side of the expressway. But in the interim, we'll put speed breakers and speed bumps to reduce the rate of accident on the road.

Obiano is really trying especially with meagre resources. Opening up Agrarian belts of the state is a welcomed development.
My suggestion is that he should get some loan to keep our cities afloat while committing to opening up our hinterlands.
Megacity project requires a lot of money.
The commissioner of work knows his Onion.

My problem is with commissioner for environment. Our drainages and roads are filled with silt. He should sit up.