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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Nobody: 11:09am On May 15, 2021
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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by MysteryShopper: 11:56am On May 15, 2021
Mktinsight the demonic night owl had to dig so deep into over 5yrs ago just to get some bad fake news that will enable him feel good. The people that named you a demonic night owl didn't make any mistake. Mktinsight, you have failed in the Anambra international airport project, you are also bound to fail flat over Soludo. Evil demonic creature


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mktinsight:
Okonjo-Iweala attacks Soludo, says he’s Nigeria’s worst CBN
Share to TwitterShare to WhatsAppShare to TelegramShare to EmailShare to PrintShare to Copy LinThe Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Wednesday took the former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Chukwuma Soludo, to the cleaners over his criticism of President Goodluck Jonathan’s management of the country’s economy, saying his comments amounted to committing “intellectual hara-kiri”.he Minister, who spoke through her Special Adviser on Media, Paul Nwabuikwu, accused Mr. Soludo of single-handedly mismanaging the country’s banking sector between May 2004 and May 2009 and plunging the country into “an incredible accumulation of liabilities that will cost tax payers about N5.67 trillion”.[/b]Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala, apparently livid, described the former CBN governor as “an embittered loser in the Nigerian political space” who is “so derailed” to “commit intellectual harakiri by deliberately misquoting economic facts and maliciously turning statistics on their head to justify a hatchet job”“Soludo has shamelessly pandered to so many past leaders that Nigerians are asking one more time – what position is Soludo gunning for now?” she asked.“There is definitely an issue of character with Prof. Charles Soludo and his desperate search for power and relevance in Nigeria. Nigerians should therefore beware of so-called intellectuals without character and wisdom because this combination is fatal,” she added.[/b]
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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by cjrane: 2:57pm On May 15, 2021
MysteryShopper:



Hahahaha

Has the demonic night owl read this report? Mktinsight over to you cheesy

The demonic owl hates good news. That is why he would dig for any bad news even if it were published in 2015. Then he would try to twist the news to fit his warped agenda against anything or anybody he perceives would develop and advance society.

In line with Fulani's mentality of removing or attacking anything they remotely perceive could bring development in Nigeria. I wonder if this owl is Fulani. His mentality and method of twisting stories as if everyone in the world is silly except them are the same.

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by MysteryShopper: 3:33pm On May 15, 2021
Nwanne, I just dey wonder how someone could be so demonic and sadistic that he doesn't wanna hear nor read any good news, he rather pull bad news from his ass just to feel good. Mktinsight must be a demon from hell.


cjrane:


The demonic owl hates good news. That is why he would dig for any bad news even if it were published in 2015. Then he would try to twist the news to fit his warped agenda against anything or anybody he perceives would develop and advance society.

In line with Fulani's mentality of removing or attacking anything they remotely perceive could bring development in Nigeria. I wonder if this owl is Fulani. His mentality and method of twisting stories as if everyone in the world is silly except them are the same.

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Bogus001: 5:47pm On May 15, 2021
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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Chikeluba25(m): 7:16pm On May 15, 2021
Future Governor of Anambra lives in Enugu. From Las Vegas to Enugu... From Enugu to Las Vegas. It's not his fault.

Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Chikeluba25(m): 7:17pm On May 15, 2021
Oh my beloved state. It is well.

Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ANSMEDIA: 7:28pm On May 15, 2021
Chikeluba25:
Future Governor of Anambra lives in Enugu. From Las Vegas to Enugu... From Enugu to Las Vegas. It's not his fault.

Most of Anambra people live or have houses in either Awka or Onitsha. Anambra is still by far the most populous state in the region, which lays credence that most people from Anambra and all of igbo land has a foot print there. However the upcoming Anambra international airport will completely close the gap, because states with airports tends to attract more people due to connecting flights

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ANSMEDIA: 7:30pm On May 15, 2021
Bogus001:
NOTICE!! NOTICE!! NOTICE!!

This is to formally communicate that all land sales at the current price are officially closed as we have sold over 65% of the estate!

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our subscribers that believed in our vision and supported us to achieve this landmark!

Congratulations to all those who have successfully secured a plot!

The re-opening of plot sales at a new price will be announced/communicated in due time.

Nevertheless, our lines are very much open !

For more information on Awka Millennium City, visit www.awkamillenniumcity.com
email us: info@awkamillenniumcity.com
Or call:
‪+234 906 000 4204‬, 09060004206, 09060004205,
09060004203, 09087119644, 09087067531, 09087738232 to speak to a sales rep.

#Awkamillenniumcity
#akuluouno
#Smartcity
#anambrastate
#realestate

Awka Millennium City has positioned itself as the best precinct in the region. They are selling out so fast. Good development

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ANSMEDIA: 7:58pm On May 15, 2021
Twist in regional competition as new airport opens in Anambra

Side view of Anambra International Cargo Airport terminal (Inset:Anambra residents witnessed arrival of the maiden flight to the airport)


Anambra State has set a national record in on-time delivery and sole funding of an International Cargo Airport. Now at stake is its ambitious plan to be the hub for regional air cargo, in rivalry with the likes of Asaba, Enugu and Owerri airports. Stakeholders said the new entrant should be taken seriously. WOLE OYEBADE reports.
Anambra International Cargo Airport (AICA) has been a long arduous journey of over two decades. And when last Friday came, sightseeing residents had less difficulty coping with the deplorable Federal highway from Awka to Awkuzu, inwards Umueri where the airport finally sits.

Thorough profiling at entry gates by men of the Nigerian Army did little to deter the large turnout. They kept coming in droves. And when the sprawling infrastructure came into full glare, many forgot the long wait and hours in the scorching sun.

At 2:45 p.m., an Air Peace Boeing737 aircraft touched down the centre line of the sprawling runway. The large audience at the foot of the apron erupted in awe and wild jubilation. And when the aircraft came to a halt, hundreds of jubilant audience breeched through security barriers, raced down the landing wheels to have a memorable feel of the airplane – the first to land in Anambra. They have been waiting for 30 years!

“This is a great day for the entire Ndi Anambra,” an excited High Chief said. “We have been waiting for so long. When Obiano said it, we didn’t believe him because other governors before him said the same thing. Last month, they told us the airport was ready. I said how can that be? Just like that? I thought it was a lie. Today, it is true.”



The airport was indeed a well-kept secret by the Anambra State government. Though compensation was earlier paid to villages and families affected by the land acquisition about seven years ago, unknown to many was the beginning of construction in January 2020. About 15 months later, the project was near delivery.

Aviation stakeholders have always been skeptical of State government-built airports that often turn out to be white elephants. But they reckoned that the Anambra airport has proven skeptics wrong given its quick delivery. They also warmed up to its viability through its strategic location for regional competition, its primacy on freights, and an international gateway for multiple Anambra billionaire businessmen.

Arrived in record time
For the political class, there is a pride that accompanies siting an airport within a State. Though there are a total of 26 airports nationwide, States are still angling to set up the critical facility without a clear-cut idea of its purpose. Between 2011 to date, no fewer than 14 States had committed a total of N250 billion to airport projects – most of which did not come upstream.

Anambra turns out to be different and might have launched an inroad into the South Eastern aviation competition. Quite proud of the legacy project, Governor of the State, Willie Obiano, at the flight test-run of the facility, said the multi-billion naira project was strategic for the economy of Anambra, the region, and of Nigeria at large.

“Seven years ago, we announced that our vision was to make Anambra State the first choice in investment destination, the hub of industrialisation and commercial activities. This airport is a fulfillment of our vision and mission statements. It is difficult to create a new economic corridor without a functional international airport that will serve as a direct bridge between us and the world,” Obiano said.

The facility meant much more to the governor. He described it as the most audacious, if not the most “revolutionary” legacy of his administration.

“Experts told me that our airport has set a record in the aviation industry as the fastest and most modern airport to be built in recent times. It took only one year and three months of determination, perseverance and courage in the face of danger, to build this. We rose above the gloom and doom of global lockdowns and phobia over COVID-19 to bring this dream to reality.



“This airport is proof that no army, no matter how fortified, can stand the force of an idea! A great idea may rest for a while, but it will come to reality when its time is due! The most interesting thing about this airport, for me, is that the Anambra State Government did not borrow a kobo to build it. Not a single kobo! This in itself is a record in leadership vision and execution in Nigeria with our current realities.”

Strategic inroad into regional competition
Competition in air cargo and passenger traffic is already stiff in the east and adjourning the southern states. For cargo traffic, the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (SMICA) in Owerri, Imo State, and Enugu International airport, Enugu, favourably compete. The recently concessioned Asaba International Airport, in Asaba, does more passenger traffic. In-between them comes AICA. Leading travel and tourism consultant, Ikechi Uko, reckons that Anambra has made the right inroad both for trade and the “billionaire businessmen cluster” in the State.

Ikechi observed that Anambra State was reputed to have the highest number of billionaires in Africa, and also has one of the largest markets in West Africa, in Onitsha main market – both of which will work to the advantage of its aviation venture.

“I have always believed that a 3km tarmac can transform any city. With the economic capacity of Anambra State the airport will be a game-changer. The businessmen and the viability are there. It is one of the few states that depends on its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for growth. So, there is no doubt that the State has sufficient business and capacity for trade.

“The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said close to a thousand containers leave Lagos for Anambra weekly. That is a lot. That is an A-cargo opportunity for any airline. The business opportunity and entrepreneur prowess are not in doubt. The airport will be viable,” Ikechi said.

Apparently, in agreement with Ikechi, Aviation Consultant, Chris Aligbe, urged Anambra to focus on international cargo operations and efficient domestic passenger operations.

“Anambra must brace up for stiff competition from concessioned Asaba Airport, which is sitting on the same air passenger traffic emporium, even with a more extended market that stretches to Uromi, Abudu in Edo State.

“Onitsha, Nnewi, up to Okija axis and even Abagana are closer to Asaba than Awka. Again Enugu Airport controls the air traffic market stretching up to Udi, which is closer to Enugu than Awka. So, cargo will be the strength of the Anambra Airport, all things, including efficient management, being equal. In the final analysis, management will be very critical to success,” Aligbe said.

Built to last
Air Peace airline has the largest commercial fleet in the country. Shortly after the touchdown in Anambra, its chairman, Allen Onyema, said the landmark facility was significant for its longest runway in the country, with the capacity to receive the biggest airplanes in the world.

Onyema said: “What we have here is the longest and widest runway that can land a Boeing 777 and an Airbus 380. This is the first time an airport (in Nigeria) would be doing a test-run with a Boeing 737. It used to be very small planes before. I decided to bring in two planes to show the quality of the airport here. I can tell you that it is a game-changer,” Onyema said.

Commissioner for Works and Head of the project delivery team, Marcel Ifejiofor, said the level of work done in the airport was 90 per cent, and due to be fully completed before August.

Ifejiofor noted that except for the terminal and access roads that were near completion, all other components were 100 per cent ready.

“The good thing about what we are doing here is that the equipment have been paid for. The lights, the aerobridges, the security, the Instrument Landing Systems and the VOR have all been paid for. In the next two months, everything should have been completed and we would commission the airport,” Ifejiofor said.



When in operations, the terminal is expected to employ about 1000 direct and indirect workers. Its runway of 3.7km, with the apron of 300 by 200 metres has the capacity for eight Boeing 727 aircraft at a go.

“We have three access roads to this airport. We have one that is under contract and is being worked on, another one comes from Onitsha road but we have the major entrance of 5.7km that leads to the expressway. That road is 85 per cent completed. Our projected passenger traffic is 1,200 daily passengers because the terminal is designed for 400 passengers at a time.

“Airlines and other service providers are showing interest in this airport. Air Peace has indicated interest to set up a Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) for aircraft. Aviation school is coming here to set up a training school. Before December 2021, commercial schedule operations would have commenced at this airport,” the commissioner said.

The demonstration and maiden flight event was quite symbolic. After the Boeing737 came another aircraft, Embraer 145 jet, also flown by Air Peace. Just as the event was rounding off, a private jet owned by an Anambra billionaire also flew in. For many residents and aviators, days ahead should be the most interesting.

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Chikeluba25(m): 8:32pm On May 15, 2021
ANSMEDIA:


Most of Anambra people live or have houses in either Awka or Onitsha. Anambra is still by far the most populous state in the region, which lays credence that most people from Anambra and all of igbo land has a foot print there. However the upcoming Anambra international airport will completely close the gap, because states with airports tends to attract more people due to connecting flights
We are not disputing the fact that Anambra is the most commercial state in the region but how planned are the cities? Apart from Expressways, how many dual carriage roads can Onitsha and Awka boast of? The fact still remain that Awka is the most difficult state capital to drive in because of too much narrow mosquito roads. Government should do something about that.

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ANSMEDIA: 8:40pm On May 15, 2021
Chikeluba25:
We are not disputing the fact that Anambra is the most commercial state in the region but how planned are the cities? Apart from Expressways, how many dual carriage roads can Onitsha and Awka boast of? The fact still remain that Awka is the most difficult state capital to drive in because of too much narrow mosquito roads. Government should do something about that.

If you are talking about planned cities in the region, Onitsha comes first because it was even the British that planned it. Look it up on Google earth. Awka road in Onitsha is as wide or even wider than so called dual roads in other cities. Sokoto road, Port Harcourt road, etc, all in Onitsha are as wide as anything, the only difference is that it has no demarcation. What about those gigantic dual roads at Harbour Industrial Layout? The same thing with Awka, which has Esther Obiakor, EBS Boulevard(6-lanes), Secretariat road, etc. Zik Avenue, for instance, is so long that if divided into different roads, it could fit into 3 different dual roads in other states. Lets not talk about the Awka Millennium city that has benched every other neighbourhood in the region

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ANSMEDIA: 8:43pm On May 15, 2021
Igbo land is one, any igbo should live any where in the enclave. There are many Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and Abia indigenes living in Anambra and vice versa. But it doesn't negate the fact that there are more igbos from other igbo states living in Anambra. Igbo land is one

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Chikeluba25(m): 8:47pm On May 15, 2021
ANSMEDIA:


If you are talking about planned cities in the region, Onitsha comes first because it was even the British that planned it. Look it up on Google earth. Awka road in Onitsha is as wide or even wider than so called dual roads in other cities. Sokoto road, Port Harcourt road, etc, all in Onitsha are as wide as anything, the only difference is that it has no demarcation. What about those gigantic dual roads at Harbour Industrial Layout? The same thing with Awka, which has Esther Obiakor, EBS Boulevard(6-lanes), Secretariat road, etc. Zik Avenue, for instance, is so long that if divided into different roads, it could fit into 3 different dual roads in other states. Lets not talk about the Awka Millennium city that has benched every other neighbourhood in the region
What about court road-Ministry of works road? Gbalimgba roundabout precisely. What about Ifite road, club road etc?
Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ANSMEDIA: 8:48pm On May 15, 2021
Sunrise in the morning of Saturday in Awka. Credit: ABS

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ANSMEDIA: 8:53pm On May 15, 2021
Chikeluba25:
What about court road-Ministry of works road? Gbalimgba roundabout precisely. What about Ifite road, club road etc?

I understand your point, but no government can do all the infrastructure which cuts across roads, bridges, flyover, airport, conference centre, stadia, light rail, flyover interchange, etc. Some of the key infrastructures/enablers like airport, flyover, ICC, stadium, etc have been done. That's why government is a continuum.

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Nobody: 8:56pm On May 15, 2021
ANSMEDIA:
Igbo land is one, any igbo should live any where in the enclave. There are many Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and Abia indigenes living in Anambra and vice versa. But it doesn't negate the fact that there are more igbos from other igbo states living in Anambra. Igbo land is one
Dasol ....... As long as we are investing in the East. Many of the high rise hotels in owerri are owned by peeps from other parts of the SE. Same to indeginious factories in Aba. The Awka millennium city will contribute also

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ANSMEDIA: 8:57pm On May 15, 2021
eduj:

Dasol ....... As long as we are investing in the East. Many of the high rise hotels in owerri are owned by peeps from other parts of the SE. Same to indeginious factories in Aba. The Awka millennium city will contribute also


One love. Igbo land is one

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ChimaAdeoye: 2:51am On May 16, 2021
If they can make the interior of the terminal building look like this, it would undoubtedly be the most beautiful and most modern airport terminal in Nigeria.

One notable thing I would wish they do is to reinforce the exposed steel pillars with concrete so that they are round in shape as in the video. If the steel pillars are made to appear as round pillars and tiled, it will greatly add to the beauty of the terminal building.

Reinforcing the steel pillars by pouring concrete around them to turn them into round concrete pillars will also help in the protection of the steel pillars from corrosion and rust which could weaken it in time. In our environment with poor maintenance culture, unless the steel pillars are routinely painted and maintained, they could be exposed to corrosion over time. Moreover, ultimately round tiled pillars would be more esthetically appealing than exposing the raw I- shaped steel pillars supporting the superstructure.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sIEu8ipZpA

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by IGBOSON1: 3:25am On May 16, 2021
Clip on the illegal oil activities going on in Anambra! They use pipes and suck the oil to their base in Delta State, while leaving behind the pollution for the host communities to deal with. The commissioner is saying they've complained to the federal gov't and its agencies concerned in the oil and gas sector, but haven't got any response from them....they may just as well be talking to a brick wall. So basically, billions of naira worth of resources are being stolen from Ndi Anambra every day, and they're getting sweet fuckall in return! When i talk of the Nigerian political-economy not favouring Igbos, this is just one example out of many to help buttress my point!

No true Igbo blud can watch this clip and still be waxing lyrical on the virtues of 'one Nigeria'! Personally, i'm not surprised the Buhari gov't is enabling the criminality going on, either by omission or commision.

Courtesy Njenje Media.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqsi235lBMc

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Nobody: 3:26am On May 16, 2021
ANSMEDIA:


If you are talking about planned cities in the region, Onitsha comes first because it was even the British that planned it. Look it up on Google earth. Awka road in Onitsha is as wide or even wider than so called dual roads in other cities. Sokoto road, Port Harcourt road, etc, all in Onitsha are as wide as anything, the only difference is that it has no demarcation. What about those gigantic dual roads at Harbour Industrial Layout? The same thing with Awka, which has Esther Obiakor, EBS Boulevard(6-lanes), Secretariat road, etc. Zik Avenue, for instance, is so long that if divided into different roads, it could fit into 3 different dual roads in other states. Lets not talk about the Awka Millennium city that has benched every other neighbourhood in the region

Tell the truth and shame the devil. Enugu is the best planned city in the entire South East because it adhered to British standards. Its avenues are wide and the pavements and setbacks are maintained. But you look at Anambra and Nigerian mentality at work. Onitsha still has its avenues but all the pavements have been encroached on and built on.

As for Awka with its wonderful scenic valley the government has done little to nothing there. Zik Avenue is the only dual lane carriageway in the entire city and on one end you have a police station that blocks part of it and a filthy market that causes serious traffic congestion. The other roads mentioned are not dual carriageways but modern definitions of streets. The EBS Boulevard leads to practically a close as is the secretariat Road.

The Anambra state government needs to focus a lot more effort on urban planning since God has gifted the state with not just 1 but 2 strategic settlements. Onitsha is the gateway to the South East while Awka is a the perfect administrative center.

The focus should be to scale business in Onitsha and not pander to the impoverished hoards. Onitsha for a city of its size lacks a sophisticated downtown because big business has not graduated from trading in 10x10 shops. Yet Lagos started off like Onitsha but graduated to big business.

As for Awka, you would think the government would make it friendly for professionals and civil servants. Meaning decent transport, good roads and laid out areas for low density commercial activity. But if you cannot control all those vehicles loading illegally at unizik junction then ANSG are pretty useless. Look at what Enugu did at New Market and Holy Ghost.

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by ChimaAdeoye: 3:28am On May 16, 2021
Hopefully, the disabled ramp also looks like this. With round pillars encapsulating the exposed steel pillars.

I also love that they intend to decorate with native artwork and paint the interior white to maximize illumination and create a calm and clean ambiance as observed in airports abroad.

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Ofodirinwa: 4:44am On May 16, 2021
is that really the artwork or did you put that there? All of the world class igbo artists and anambra artists and you're using stock photos from google?
Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Mega2biz(m): 6:55am On May 16, 2021
Another Nnewi market tour.
This is Nwagbala market in Nnewi, the largest motorcycles sellers market in Africa. This market is one of the reasons Nnewi is the automobile hub of Africa.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwG4YO5ht7o

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Rocksvibes234: 7:11am On May 16, 2021
Wow beautiful who designed this did a great job, hopefully one of the airport international delivery and supervising team member will see it., Though I know they must have a very beautiful interior design for the terminal

ChimaAdeoye:
If they can make the interior of the terminal building look like this, it would undoubtedly be the most beautiful and most modern airport terminal in Nigeria.

One notable thing I would wish they do is to reinforce the exposed steel pillars with concrete so that they are round in shape as in the video. If the steel pillars are made to appear as round pillars and tiled, it will greatly add to the beauty of the terminal building.

Reinforcing the steel pillars by pouring concrete around them to turn them into round concrete pillars will also help in the protection of the steel pillars from corrosion and rust which could weaken it in time. In our environment with poor maintenance culture, unless the steel pillars are routinely painted and maintained, they could be exposed to corrosion over time. Moreover, ultimately round tiled pillars would be more esthetically appealing than exposing the raw I- shaped steel pillars supporting the superstructure.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sIEu8ipZpA
Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by MysteryShopper: 7:19am On May 16, 2021
Night owl, no one needs your useless worthless post because you make absolutely no sense, incoherence as usual. Onitsha is the best planned city in the entire igbo land, even Google earth can attest to that. Your lies and propaganda can never turn to truth.

Onitsha is the economic and commercial capital of igbo land with 10 lanes superhighway, road interchange, flyovers, 1st & 2nd Niger bridge, lots of dual carriageways at Harbour Layout, etc . Onitsha is the perfect mega city east of the Niger. Onitsha has the best organised markets in the entire region.

In Awka there's EBS Boulevard, Esther Obiakor, Secretariat road, Psychic road, etc. Like the guy you quoted said, Zik Avenue is so long that if divided it can form several dual carriageways in Enugu. There's are more than 10 dual carriageways completed/ongoing in Awka Millennium city that comes with covered drains, first in the history of igbo land.

There's no where else in the entire eastern region where you can find inner roads as big as this ones in Awka. Your nonsense can never fly in this thread


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mktinsight:

ell the truth and shame the devil. Enugu is the best planned city in the entire South East because it adhered to British standards. Its avenues are wide and the pavements and setbacks are maintained. But you look at Anambra and Nigerian mentality at work. Onitsha still has its avenues but all the pavements have been encroached on and built on.As for Awka with its wonderful scenic valley the government has done little to nothing there. Zik Avenue is the only dual lane carriageway in the entire city and on one end you have a police station that blocks part of it and a filthy market that causes serious traffic congestion. The other roads mentioned are not dual carriageways but modern definitions of streets. The EBS Boulevard leads to practically a close as is the secretariat Road.The Anambra state government needs to focus a lot more effort on urban planning since God has gifted the state with not just 1 but 2 strategic settlements. Onitsha is the gateway to the South East while Awka is a the perfect administrative center. The focus should be to scale business in Onitsha and not pander to the impoverished hoards. Onitsha for a city of its size lacks a sophisticated downtown because big business has not graduated from trading in 10x10 shops. Yet Lagos started off like Onitsha but graduated to big business.As for Awka, you would think the government would make it friendly for professionals and civil servants. Meaning decent transport, good roads and laid out areas for low density commercial activity. But if you cannot control all those vehicles loading illegally at unizik junction then ANSG are pretty useless. Look at what Enugu did at New Market and Holy Ghost.
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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Nobody: 7:20am On May 16, 2021
IGBOSON1:
Clip on the illegal oil activities going on in Anambra! They use pipes and suck the oil to their base in Delta State, while leaving behind the pollution for the host communities to deal with. The commissioner is saying they've complained to the federal gov't and its agencies concerned in the oil and gas sector, but haven't got any response from them....they may just as well be talking to a brick wall. So basically, billions of naira worth of resources are being stolen from Ndi Anambra every day, and they're getting sweet fuckall in return! When i talk of the Nigerian political-economy not favouring Igbos, this is just one example out of many to help buttress my point!

No true Igbo blud can watch this clip and still be waxing lyrical on the virtues of 'one Nigeria'! Personally, i'm not surprosed the Buhari gov't is enabling the criminality going on, either by ommission or commision.

Courtesy Njenje Media.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqsi235lBMc
why haven't the state government sealed off or demolished the facility? after all according to this administration,Anambra isn't an oil producing state

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Nobody: 7:28am On May 16, 2021
mktinsight:


Tell the truth and shame the devil. Enugu is the best planned city in the entire South East because it adhered to British standards. Its avenues are wide and the pavements and setbacks are maintained. But you look at Anambra and Nigerian mentality at work. Onitsha still has its avenues but all the pavements have been encroached on and built on.

As for Awka with its wonderful scenic valley the government has done little to nothing there. Zik Avenue is the only dual lane carriageway in the entire city and on one end you have a police station that blocks part of it and a filthy market that causes serious traffic congestion. The other roads mentioned are not dual carriageways but modern definitions of streets. The EBS Boulevard leads to practically a close as is the secretariat Road.

The Anambra state government needs to focus a lot more effort on urban planning since God has gifted the state with not just 1 but 2 strategic settlements. Onitsha is the gateway to the South East while Awka is a the perfect administrative center.

The focus should be to scale business in Onitsha and not pander to the impoverished hoards. Onitsha for a city of its size lacks a sophisticated downtown because big business has not graduated from trading in 10x10 shops. Yet Lagos started off like Onitsha but graduated to big business.

As for Awka, you would think the government would make it friendly for professionals and civil servants. Meaning decent transport, good roads and laid out areas for low density commercial activity. But if you cannot control all those vehicles loading illegally at unizik junction then ANSG are pretty useless. Look at what Enugu did at New Market and Holy Ghost.


As long as land development is left in individual hands, this problem will keep repeating.
I made a comment for government to acquire any free lands around the Second Niger bridge area and some peeps attacked.Anambra government should also hold strict building and trade rules for the areas around the fantastic international airport- like what was happening in the Enugu centenary city. It will take years to develop but the benefit will be immense.
Also our brothers should begin to invest more in 1MW power stations for our markets and estates since done no longer requires a certificate from NERC to operate said power plants.The Electricity situation in the East is very worrisome

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by Pentagon007: 7:33am On May 16, 2021
ChimaAdeoye:
Hopefully, the disabled ramp also looks like this. With round pillars encapsulating the exposed steel pillars.

I also love that they intend to decorate with native artwork and paint the interior white to maximize illumination and create a calm and clean ambiance as observed in airports abroad.

I love to read your suggestions. they are what actually draws me to this thread. But let me say also that you Seem to hope for TOO MUCH. They leaders here are wild animals and every public project is carried out with a strict intention do dole out as much contract as possible (to their cronies).
That particular Steel pillar is intended to stay exposed just as u are seeing it there. The most they can do is to call one of their loyal party man and give him a contract to Cover up the Steel pillar with Vinyl claddings. And I am very sure the interior is NEVER going to resemble what you in that design.

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by MysteryShopper: 7:34am On May 16, 2021
You are totally correct nwanne. There's also no where in the entire region where you can find a completely well paved roads with covered drains except in Awka. You are very much in order

ANSMEDIA:


If you are talking about planned cities in the region, Onitsha comes first because it was even the British that planned it. Look it up on Google earth. Awka road in Onitsha is as wide or even wider than so called dual roads in other cities. Sokoto road, Port Harcourt road, etc, all in Onitsha are as wide as anything, the only difference is that it has no demarcation. What about those gigantic dual roads at Harbour Industrial Layout? The same thing with Awka, which has Esther Obiakor, EBS Boulevard(6-lanes), Secretariat road, etc. Zik Avenue, for instance, is so long that if divided into different roads, it could fit into 3 different dual roads in other states. Lets not talk about the Awka Millennium city that has benched every other neighbourhood in the region

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Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by MysteryShopper: 7:38am On May 16, 2021
Wow..this is classy and beautiful. Anambra international airport is the international gateway to the eastern Nigeria

The demonic night owl(mktinsight) , what's your demonic thoughts on this hahahaha

ChimaAdeoye:
If they can make the interior of the terminal building look like this, it would undoubtedly be the most beautiful and most modern airport terminal in Nigeria.

One notable thing I would wish they do is to reinforce the exposed steel pillars with concrete so that they are round in shape as in the video. If the steel pillars are made to appear as round pillars and tiled, it will greatly add to the beauty of the terminal building.

Reinforcing the steel pillars by pouring concrete around them to turn them into round concrete pillars will also help in the protection of the steel pillars from corrosion and rust which could weaken it in time. In our environment with poor maintenance culture, unless the steel pillars are routinely painted and maintained, they could be exposed to corrosion over time. Moreover, ultimately round tiled pillars would be more esthetically appealing than exposing the raw I- shaped steel pillars supporting the superstructure.



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