Anambra no wan learn. Make una leave that apga vote in another people wey go give us infrastructure and good governsnce.

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

NLegendforte:
Anambra no wan learn. Make una leave that apga vote in another people wey go give us infrastructure and good governsnce.

You mean the kind of infrastructuree APC is giving Imo and Ebonyi? Or the one PDP gave Abia for more than a decade?
Well APGA is not a problem to Anambra except if you are pained that Anambra is an independent state, successfully running her affairs with her own brand more like a country.

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

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

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ChimaAdeoye:


You people are never tired of conspiracy theories and conjectures.

APGA isn’t holding Soludo back. Soludo is trying his best to prioritize the resources for the maximum impact. He understands that doing just one road using a multinational construction company does not even make a dent on the massive problem of poor roads all over the state.

For people saying Soludo isn’t building an airport or a showpiece infrastructure like Obiano. As much as airports are important developmental infrastructure, You should understand that what got our cities into looking like piggeries was decades of neglect to do inter LGA roads rather than urban renewal.


Peter Obi understood that education was the bedrock of development and pursued that priority. He also did some work in health. Obiano focused on giving Anambra the advantage of accessibility by air and creation of infrastructure such as hotels, conference centers or malls to help Anambra host big ticket events successfully.

Like Dr. Alex Otti who understood the importance of livable cities, especially a thriving Aba city to the overall development of Abia state. Soludo is right to focus on urban renewal and finally making Anambra cities some of the best habitable cities in the country. If Soludo succeeds in bringing law and order and transforming Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi, Ekwulobia and Aguleri into thriving urban centers, his achievements would be the most impactful in driving economic development of the state and making it a key investment destination in Nigeria. I remember when Rotimi Amaechi was demolishing shanties and dualizing key roads in Port Harcourt. People also criticized his work because they didn’t understand the importance and the link between having a decent city to attracting investors.

Unfortunately for Soludo he is doing the heavy lifting of repositioning Anambra cities at a time of near economic collapse. In his reluctance to raise taxes or massively borrow, he will have to continue finding ingenious ways by focusing on a batch of high priority roads and then stretching the available resources to complete them before taking on another batch of roads. Clearly Soludo has a plan and he is trying to judiciously use available resources without resorting to massive borrowing.

Bros, you hit the nail on its head! The big issue is that there is no money! Most of those criticizing Soludo for why he has not built heaven and earth DO NOT and WILL NOT pay any tax! That was precisely the reason the previous governors neglected these cities to rot. Since the average trader passionately hates to pay any tax for the development of the society. Thus, previous governors preferred to use thugs and part-time criminals to extract taxes. Which 99% of such taxes end up in the pockets of the criminals themselves. So it was great that Soludo first stopped using thugs to collect taxes and then digitized the payments through POS directly into the government coffers. I hope that the modernization of the Anambra state tax payment system continues to be improved so that the government can be supported by the few business organizations that view their payment of taxes as a serious civic obligation.

Many armchair critics whose only job is to pontificate online about the skyscrapers or flyovers they need here and there, and how they want all the gutters in the state to be underground or covered always crack me up. Just look at sections of Onitsha - Owerri road where the company CCC built covered gutters! The gutters are now filled with sand and refuse, however unfortunately they cannot be easily desilted because they were permanently covered with concrete! Again, we all like to blindly import anything we see abroad, but nobody asks if our people are as developed as people in such societies that do not dump refuse in their gutters. The reason why some ideas imported from abroad will fail in Nigeria is that we are not at their level of development yet and our people need proper orientation about how to take care of their environment.

Many of those trying to distract Soludo through online smear campaigns also smeared Obiano for building what they called an "unviable poultry farm" as an airport. They posted the images of Atlanta or Heathrow airports as what they "expected" Obiano who was ruling a non-oil producing Anambra state to build! Today such people are now pretending to be praising Obiano for his foresight in building a modern airport, flyovers, and hotels! Wonders shall never end!!!

Now their current antic is to dismiss Soludo's solid efforts to rebuild the collapsed and neglected cities of Anambra. Anyone who goes to Fegge, Okpoko, Awka, and many others will appreciate that Soludo is trying his best to upgrade some of the worst slum settlements in the state while managing the meager resources. It is NOT easy for a state like Anambra to build all these roads at once while also building hospitals e.g. in Okpoko while paying workers' salaries etc. The only way to achieve them is through expanding the tax base and an increase in taxes. Yet, Soludo keeps excluding the poor and vulnerable from taxes! So he should be applauded for taking the bull by the horns to attempt to upgrade our inner cities and make them liveable places again. Some of these armchair critics NEVER consider that there isn't enough money to award a single road in Awka or Onitsha to an international construction company while there are just too many other roads all over the state that are in appalling conditions.

Finally, Soludo should also continue to sanitize our cities through the removal of shanties used in irregular street trading all over our cities. Also to find new locations for small neighborhood markets where private investors can be engaged to build approved plazas or open market stalls for the street traders to be relocated. I see a new Anambra being born. it isn't easy, but you can now clearly see the man's developmental strategy.

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.

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.

Anambra is a monolithic state that’s why the state is the most developed state in the eastern Nigeria. Soludo is the best in igboland. APGA is our own . Go to your useless backward state to tell them what to do , not in Anambra

NLegendforte:
Anambra no wan learn. Make una leave that apga vote in another people wey go give us infrastructure and good governsnce.

Good development . This should be the only five star hotel east of the Niger.

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

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

Fake news

This is a hotel in China

Haba make una no start this thing una wan do because we no go gree

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

Hehehehehe

Hope you’re serious and not just being sarcastic! Some may say that’s pie-in-the-sky and not realisable!

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

GOOD, Soludo should concentrate on roads as well.

OreMI22:


Bros, you hit the nail on its head! The big issue is that there is no money! Most of those criticizing Soludo for why he has not built heaven and earth DO NOT and WILL NOT pay any tax! That was precisely the reason the previous governors neglected these cities to rot. Since the average trader passionately hates to pay any tax for the development of the society. Thus, previous governors preferred to use thugs and part-time criminals to extract taxes. Which 99% of such taxes end up in the pockets of the criminals themselves. So it was great that Soludo first stopped using thugs to collect taxes and then digitized the payments through POS directly into the government coffers. I hope that the modernization of the Anambra state tax payment system continues to be improved so that the government can be supported by the few business organizations that view their payment of taxes as a serious civic obligation.

Many armchair critics whose only job is to pontificate online about the skyscrapers or flyovers they need here and there, and how they want all the gutters in the state to be underground or covered always crack me up. Just look at sections of Onitsha - Owerri road where the company CCC built covered gutters! The gutters are now filled with sand and refuse, however unfortunately they cannot be easily desilted because they were permanently covered with concrete! Again, we all like to blindly import anything we see abroad, but nobody asks if our people are as developed as people in such societies that do not dump refuse in their gutters. The reason why some ideas imported from abroad will fail in Nigeria is that we are not at their level of development yet and our people need proper orientation about how to take care of their environment.

Many of those trying to distract Soludo through online smear campaigns also smeared Obiano for building what they called an "unviable poultry farm" as an airport. They posted the images of Atlanta or Heathrow airports as what they "expected" Obiano who was ruling a non-oil producing Anambra state to build! Today such people are now pretending to be praising Obiano for his foresight in building a modern airport, flyovers, and hotels! Wonders shall never end!!!

Now their current antic is to dismiss Soludo's solid efforts to rebuild the collapsed and neglected cities of Anambra. Anyone who goes to Fegge, Okpoko, Awka, and many others will appreciate that Soludo is trying his best to upgrade some of the worst slum settlements in the state while managing the meager resources. It is NOT easy for a state like Anambra to build all these roads at once while also building hospitals e.g. in Okpoko while paying workers' salaries etc. The only way to achieve them is through expanding the tax base and an increase in taxes. Yet, Soludo keeps excluding the poor and vulnerable from taxes! So he should be applauded for taking the bull by the horns to attempt to upgrade our inner cities and make them liveable places again. Some of these armchair critics NEVER consider that there isn't enough money to award a single road in Awka or Onitsha to an international construction company while there are just too many other roads all over the state that are in appalling conditions.

Finally, Soludo should also continue to sanitize our cities through the removal of shanties used in irregular street trading all over our cities. Also to find new locations for small neighborhood markets where private investors can be engaged to build approved plazas or open market stalls for the street traders to be relocated. I see a new Anambra being born. it isn't easy, but you can now clearly see the man's developmental strategy.

You summed it up.

Bottom line is we dont want to pay taxes yet we cry about lack of development. The mentality of the average Onicha trader is very backward. Even the industrialists are owing Anambra state billions in taxes.

For Anambra to develop where we could see tarred roads without sand dunes, underground drainages, refuse free streets, green vegetation everywhere and clean air we must educate our people and they must respect their environment and join in keeping it clean , civil and organized.

We are not ready and I dont think Soludo understand these issues I outlined.

Omanambala:



You summed it up.

Bottom line is we dont want to pay taxes yet we cry about lack of development. The mentality of the average Onicha trader is very backward. Even the industrialists are owing Anambra state billions in taxes.

For Anambra to develop where we could see tarred roads without sand dunes, underground drainages, refuse free streets, green vegetation everywhere and clean air we must educate our people and they must respect their environment and join in keeping it clean , civil and organized.

We are not ready and I dont think Soludo understand these issues I outlined.

Soludo is a VERY intelligent man. He understand these issues. People just need to understand, that building roads and streets, isn't the ONLY task of a governor. He has to multitask, work on water, power, industrial and a litany of other things. While building roads and sensitising the population.

rdokoye:


Soludo is a VERY intelligent man. He understand these issues. People just need to understand, that building roads and streets, isn't the ONLY task of a governor. He has to multitask, work on water, power, industrial and a litany of other things. While building roads and sensitising the population.

I know for a fact that Obiano didn't leave much funds for Soludo to kickstart these projects but he is a bit slow. He is doing all the right things but he is very slow. I cant wait to start seeing Onicha and Awka wearing a new look. I want a proper data collection system. We need to know who lives in Anambra, what they do and how much they pay in taxes.

Recently, the education committee set up by Soludo just found out 38% of the students in our public schools are not from Anambra....That's is a shocking revelation

Jcoleworld911:



See the nonsense you guys are celebrating, gosh😏

No covered drainage, no sidewalks yet you guys have the guts to criticize Soludo that’s doing roads with sidewalks and dualizing major roads both in awka and onitsha, flyover at Ekwulobia, new government house, another flyover at awka, Solution fun city and all of this he gave free education and free antenatal with free delivery, trained and equipped over 5000 ndi Anambra on different vocation, should we talk about 5000 teachers employed? Or is it medical personnel?

I’m not hyping Soludo because I’m from Anambra state but dude is in another level, no one come close, He’s doing all this and still maintain a low debt profile, just tell me one governor that can match his work in less than two years in office?

Why do I support open drainage systems? It's simple! They are easy to unblock and maintain in our environment.

I will support closed drainage gutters if it's in high-brow, low-density areas where the homeowners of the mansions would never want to dump heaps of trash in front of their houses. Therefore, it would be very difficult for such covered drainage systems to be clogged with trash.

Soludo is sensible for keeping most of his drainage gutters open for now. he understands our people and the problem associated with cleaning blocked sealed gutters.

Omanambala:



You summed it up.

Bottom line is we dont want to pay taxes yet we cry about lack of development. The mentality of the average Onicha trader is very backward. Even the industrialists are owing Anambra state billions in taxes.

For Anambra to develop where we could see tarred roads without sand dunes, underground drainages, refuse free streets, green vegetation everywhere and clean air we must educate our people and they must respect their environment and join in keeping it clean , civil and organized.

We are not ready and I dont think Soludo understand these issues I outlined.

Your postulation is without legs! What you are saying in effect is that Soludo lacks capacity........I concur 100% ! The man lacks the pizazz and ooomph to get things done! How was Tinubu able to multiply by 10 fold the IGR of Lagos!

Soludo is A governor. Know this and know peace.

No amount or painting can stop that.

Anambra residents lament open defecation, refuse, fear disease outbreak
1st February 2024

Anambra
By
Ikenna Obianeri



Residents and pedestrians along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway and its environs have lamented the continued open defecation and indiscriminate refuse disposal near medians of the roads, particularly the Upper Iweka axis.

Findings by South-East PUNCH showed that the trend had become rampant as miscreants, traders, and hawkers defaced the road median and other places undergoing construction, with faeces and heaps of refuse, thereby causing pedestrians who cross the expressway to cover their noses.

Our correspondent, who monitored the sanitary situation on the expressways on Monday and Tuesday, observed that the median from Obodoukwu, Upper Iweka, Down-fly and parts of Ochanja in Onitsha South Local Government Area of the state had become regular spots for defecation and refuse dumps.

Similarly, along the Awka-Onitsha-Enugu Expressway, it was also observed that indiscriminate open defecation has become a norm, especially in gutters around the UNIZIK Junction, despite the presence of toilet facilities in the area.


Although, the area has a cluster of motor parks, shops and other beehive of commercial activities with insufficient sanitary system, the gutters and open spaces around the area have been defaced with faeces.

Residents and passers-by were seen managing to walk across the road medians and other lanes and going to their various destinations while avoiding the faeces and refuse dumps.

However, pedestrians and residents in the area who raised the alarm that the strong smells that ooze from them are dangerous for personal hygiene, especially as food vendors surround the area and openly display their food items.


South-East PUNCH correspondent gathered that, although, employees of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority come regularly to clear the refuse dumps, but the residents said before the refuse collectors come, the refuse dumps would have increased and thereby causing an eyesore and also hindering free flow of both vehicular and non-vehicular traffics.

While there were concerns about the insufficient number of public toilets along these expressways, South-East PUNCH correspondent on Tuesday sighted some public toilets near the corridors, but they were not being utilised due to the money charged by the operators.

One of the attendants of one of the public toilets along the Onitsha-Owerri road, near Ochanja, who identified herself simply as Ijeoma, said, “The toilet has always been in operation and we charge just N100 for bathing and N200 for the use of the toilet. But while some of them make use of this facility, others choose to go in-between the median to defecate because they don’t want to pay.

“We always tried to prevent that because we understand that a toilet has been provided, but they won’t listen. Sometimes, we go as far as trying to arrest them through the security agencies, but they still continue. You know Onitsha is surrounded by markets and mostly traders, who are by the roadside are the worst offenders of this.”

However, speaking to South-East PUNCH on Tuesday, a resident of Onitsha, Chibuike Ifeanyi, said, “Aside from the embarrassing outlook of the median, the faeces pose a serious health risk to us the residents and the government needs to act now, especially as food vendors openly display their wares right in front of the faeces and the refuse, this is creating room for epidemic.

“This has been going on for a long time and we have made series of complaints, but nothing has been done while these people keep on messing up the place. We are risking diseases such as cholera and dysentery. We cannot pretend as if we do not know the dangers of allowing these unwholesome practices to continue unchallenged.”

Another resident of Awka, identified as Chike, said, “It has always been an eyesore while passing through the UNIZIK junction going to work in the morning. The gutters are always filled with faeces and it constitutes a health hazard. Some of these food hawkers go there to defecate and come back to start selling without washing their hands, it is not a good development.


“The refuse is also another challenge, although, the refuse collectors are trying, but most of the time, they allow the refuse to become an eyesore, causing traffic snarl before they come to evacuate them. I think the best way to manage this refuse is to create a centre for it and not for the people to be dumping it on the road. The relevant authorities should look into the situation.”

A public health expert, who gave her name as Ifeoma Chikere, said, “Until the government starts to arrest those engaging in open defecation, it may continue to occur. We have preached against it several times, but they are not taking us serious because they don’t know that their action is negatively impacting on other people’s lives and well-being.

“I understand there are laws against open defecation, but implementation is the challenge here. Once these offenders are arrested and made to pay a fine, they will begin to have a change of attitude.”

The state Commissioner for Environment, Felix Odimegwu, did not respond to enquiries, when contacted on the development.

However, a top staff in the ministry said the state government would step up enforcement to ensure the perpetrators were apprehended and refuse collectors promptly attend to refuse.

He said, “We are not happy with what we always saw there. We are going to step up enforcement in the next few days. We need to station people there permanently and we are going to pay them. People need to see effective enforcement before they desist from there.”

Expressing dismay over the development, the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, Osy Onuko, said strict enforcement will apply to offenders of open defection, especially around the UNIZIK Junction, which is regarded as a gateway to Awka, the state capital.


Onuko recounted ACTDA’s persistent efforts in cleaning the areas, and revealed the agency’s latest decision to station some officers of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra Brigade in the area for strict enforcement against such acts henceforth.

It was gathered that the decision was sequel to a petition by a senior citizen in the state, who condemned the act.

Onuko said, “Beyond the sanitisation efforts, ACTDA is set to open up new roads and advise the governor on strategic road development within the capital city. Building upon the success of last year’s palliative initiatives, the commitment to addressing dilapidated roads, eliminating potholes, and sustaining a green and clean campaign underscore the comprehensive approach taken by ACTDA to transform Awka into a model city.”

abuzz33:
Anambra residents lament open defecation, refuse, fear disease outbreak
1st February 2024

Anambra
By
Ikenna Obianeri



Residents and pedestrians along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway and its environs have lamented the continued open defecation and indiscriminate refuse disposal near medians of the roads, particularly the Upper Iweka axis.

Findings by South-East PUNCH showed that the trend had become rampant as miscreants, traders, and hawkers defaced the road median and other places undergoing construction, with faeces and heaps of refuse, thereby causing pedestrians who cross the expressway to cover their noses.

Our correspondent, who monitored the sanitary situation on the expressways on Monday and Tuesday, observed that the median from Obodoukwu, Upper Iweka, Down-fly and parts of Ochanja in Onitsha South Local Government Area of the state had become regular spots for defecation and refuse dumps.

Similarly, along the Awka-Onitsha-Enugu Expressway, it was also observed that indiscriminate open defecation has become a norm, especially in gutters around the UNIZIK Junction, despite the presence of toilet facilities in the area.


Although, the area has a cluster of motor parks, shops and other beehive of commercial activities with insufficient sanitary system, the gutters and open spaces around the area have been defaced with faeces.

Residents and passers-by were seen managing to walk across the road medians and other lanes and going to their various destinations while avoiding the faeces and refuse dumps.

However, pedestrians and residents in the area who raised the alarm that the strong smells that ooze from them are dangerous for personal hygiene, especially as food vendors surround the area and openly display their food items.


South-East PUNCH correspondent gathered that, although, employees of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority come regularly to clear the refuse dumps, but the residents said before the refuse collectors come, the refuse dumps would have increased and thereby causing an eyesore and also hindering free flow of both vehicular and non-vehicular traffics.

While there were concerns about the insufficient number of public toilets along these expressways, South-East PUNCH correspondent on Tuesday sighted some public toilets near the corridors, but they were not being utilised due to the money charged by the operators.

One of the attendants of one of the public toilets along the Onitsha-Owerri road, near Ochanja, who identified herself simply as Ijeoma, said, “The toilet has always been in operation and we charge just N100 for bathing and N200 for the use of the toilet. But while some of them make use of this facility, others choose to go in-between the median to defecate because they don’t want to pay.

“We always tried to prevent that because we understand that a toilet has been provided, but they won’t listen. Sometimes, we go as far as trying to arrest them through the security agencies, but they still continue. You know Onitsha is surrounded by markets and mostly traders, who are by the roadside are the worst offenders of this.”

However, speaking to South-East PUNCH on Tuesday, a resident of Onitsha, Chibuike Ifeanyi, said, “Aside from the embarrassing outlook of the median, the faeces pose a serious health risk to us the residents and the government needs to act now, especially as food vendors openly display their wares right in front of the faeces and the refuse, this is creating room for epidemic.

“This has been going on for a long time and we have made series of complaints, but nothing has been done while these people keep on messing up the place. We are risking diseases such as cholera and dysentery. We cannot pretend as if we do not know the dangers of allowing these unwholesome practices to continue unchallenged.”

Another resident of Awka, identified as Chike, said, “It has always been an eyesore while passing through the UNIZIK junction going to work in the morning. The gutters are always filled with faeces and it constitutes a health hazard. Some of these food hawkers go there to defecate and come back to start selling without washing their hands, it is not a good development.


“The refuse is also another challenge, although, the refuse collectors are trying, but most of the time, they allow the refuse to become an eyesore, causing traffic snarl before they come to evacuate them. I think the best way to manage this refuse is to create a centre for it and not for the people to be dumping it on the road. The relevant authorities should look into the situation.”

A public health expert, who gave her name as Ifeoma Chikere, said, “Until the government starts to arrest those engaging in open defecation, it may continue to occur. We have preached against it several times, but they are not taking us serious because they don’t know that their action is negatively impacting on other people’s lives and well-being.

“I understand there are laws against open defecation, but implementation is the challenge here. Once these offenders are arrested and made to pay a fine, they will begin to have a change of attitude.”

The state Commissioner for Environment, Felix Odimegwu, did not respond to enquiries, when contacted on the development.

However, a top staff in the ministry said the state government would step up enforcement to ensure the perpetrators were apprehended and refuse collectors promptly attend to refuse.

He said, “We are not happy with what we always saw there. We are going to step up enforcement in the next few days. We need to station people there permanently and we are going to pay them. People need to see effective enforcement before they desist from there.”

Expressing dismay over the development, the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, Osy Onuko, said strict enforcement will apply to offenders of open defection, especially around the UNIZIK Junction, which is regarded as a gateway to Awka, the state capital.


Onuko recounted ACTDA’s persistent efforts in cleaning the areas, and revealed the agency’s latest decision to station some officers of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra Brigade in the area for strict enforcement against such acts henceforth.

It was gathered that the decision was sequel to a petition by a senior citizen in the state, who condemned the act.

Onuko said, “Beyond the sanitisation efforts, ACTDA is set to open up new roads and advise the governor on strategic road development within the capital city. Building upon the success of last year’s palliative initiatives, the commitment to addressing dilapidated roads, eliminating potholes, and sustaining a green and clean campaign underscore the comprehensive approach taken by ACTDA to transform Awka into a model city.”

This is the outcome of roadside trading, street hawking and bus parks and markets without sufficient toilets. The Anambra State government is doing well to clear out roadside trading. It has to also force markets and bus parks to install sufficient toilet facilities.

Enugu govt bans scavengers, cart pushers, commences enforcement
Published on January 27, 2024
By Emmanuel Ugwueze


Concerned about the growing security threats posed by the activities of scavengers and cart pushers, the Enugu State government has restated its ban on their operations, warning that scavengers and cart pushers caught would be prosecuted.


The reaffirmation of the proscription of the scavengers and their activities popularly called, “Iron Condemn” in local parlance, was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday, after an elaborate meeting with the leadership and representatives of the Hausa/Fulani Community and their Igbo and Yoruba counterparts at the Government House, Enugu.

Lamenting that hundreds of petitions had been received from members of the public protesting against the activities of the illegal waste pickers, the SSG said enforcement of the ban, arrest and prosecution of violators would commence on Monday, 29 January, 2024.


He observed that scavengers with evil motives were infiltrating the state, breaking into people’s homes and stealing their valuables, adding that the state is determined to protect life of the citizens and safeguard their properties against intruders.

Citing section 20 of Enugu State Environmental Law, Prof. Onyia said anyone caught scavenging within the state risks 2 years imprisonment, calling on residents to be on the lookout for would-be-violators and report the to the nearest police station or the taskforce set up for that purpose.

“Enugu State Government is determined to protect every life and property of our citizens. That is our primary responsibility. We will ensure that every threat to the security and peace of the state is eliminated.


“The government will no longer condone the activities of scavengers in the state. We have to rid of the state of every vestige of crimes by restoring sanity. We want to assure all residents in the state who are into genuine business that we will continue to work towards making the environment safer for them.

“You will recall that sometime in November 2023, after reports from residents complaining about harassment and theft from scavengers and illegal waste pickers, the government set up a committee to assess the extent of the threats scavengers posed to the wellbeing of our law-abiding citizens.

“It was established that criminals are now roaming the streets posing as scavengers. Following this establishment, the government activated the law that provides against scavenging activities by outlawing these illegal operators.


“However, as government with empathy and humane face, we allowed for time to communicate the order. During the period, it was observed that more of the scavengers had infiltrated the state.

“So, we are now determined to enforce the law. This should serve as a warning to scavengers in the state. By Monday, the state taskforce will be out to give full effect to the proscription,” he added.

The state government further called on the law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute unrepentant scavengers and make examples of them.


Recall that residents in the state have been appealing to the government to tackle the menace of the scavengers and rid them out of the streets.

A few weeks ago, security operatives recovered a set of dangerous arms, including guns and machetes from scavengers arrested at Agbani Road, Gariki and Ogbete Market areas of the state.

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0bjpmb:
You are an ediot. You didn’t caution your useless brother but you are attacking me for responding

Rule 2 and 3

0bjpmb:
You are an ediot. You didn’t caution your useless brother but you are attacking me for responding

Rule 2 and 3 reported. wishing you a 2 weeks ban. Watch out

0bjpmb:
Hahahaha

Are you tired of comparing Ikpeazu with Soludo or Obiano lol

Let’s do it . These are Obiano projects, show us Ikpeazu projects . Ediots like you insulted Obiano same way you are doing Soludo now

Rule 2 and 3 reported. Wishing a month ban

Chikeluba25:
Full list of 41 Nigerians who own private jets along with their net worth:

1. Aliko Dangote – Founder of Dangote group – $19.6 billion
2. Mike Adenuga – CEO of Globacom Ltd – $7 billion
3. Allen Onyema – CEO of Airpeace – $3.1 billion
4. Arthur Eze – CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum – $5.8 billion
5. Igho Sanomi – Business man – $1 billion
6. Adedeji Adeleke -President of Adeleke university – $700 million
7. Cletus Madubugwu Ibeto – CEO of The Ibeto Group – $3.8 billion
8. Apostle Johnson Suleman – General overseer of Omega Fire Ministries – $10.5 million
9. Dr. Bryant (ABC) Orjiako – Chairman and co-founder of SEPLAT – $1.2 billion
10. Femi Otedola – Businessman and Philantropist – $1.2 billion

11. Orji Uzor Kalu – Politician and businessman – $1.1 billion
12. President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Politician – $8.4 billion
13. Bishop David Oyedepo – General overseer of Living Faith Church – $200 million
14. Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide – Founder of Arik Air – $3 billion
15. Theophilus Danjuma – Nigerian politician – $1.1 billion
16. Pastor Adeboye – General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God – $65 million
17. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor – Former president of Christian Association of Nigeria – $32 million
18. Folorunsho Alakija – Businesswoman – $1.53 billion
19. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida – Nigerian retired general – $5 billion
20. Atiku Abubakar – Politician- $1.8 billion

21. Olusegun Obasanjo – Politician – $1.6 billion
22. Rochas Okorocha – Politician – $1.4 billion
23. Rotimi Amaechi – Politician – $780 million
24. Senator Ali Modu Sheriff – Politician – $1 million – $5 million (Speculated)
25. Godswill Akpabio – Politician – $20 million
26. Obi Cubana – Business man – $96 million
27. Tiwa Savage – Musician – $17 billion
28. Phyno – Musician – $12 million
29. Ned Nwoko – Politician and business man – $1.2 billion
30. Jide Omokore – Unavailable

31. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – General Overseer of Christ Embassy – $50 million
32. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Funfeyin – Founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry – $35 million
33. Wizkid – Musician – $30 million
34. Don Jazzy – Musician – $10 million
35. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah – Politician – $1.7 billion
36. Jimoh Ibrahim – Business man – $1.1 billion
37. DJ Cuppy – Nigerian DJ – $3 million
38. Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi – Business man – $900 million
39. Olamide – Musician – $12 million
40. P-Square – Musician – $100 million (Speculated)
41. Late Prophet TB Joshua – General overseer SCOAN – $15 million

Anambra is representing Igbo well. Thank God for Anambrarians, only God knows what would hv become of Igbos without Anambra.

I hope we don’t have ignorant people in this foroum: only Dangote, BUA, Adenuga and probably Alakija are billionaires in dollars. Others are trash dollar billionaires. About few of these may be hitting billion. 95% in this list are millionaires in $ but billionaires in naira. No 12, 27, 35 are laughable. Funniest is 27

Workch:
Just imagine the substandard Dualization this man is doing at unizik road.

Wetin be this? What nonsense is this?

Is beautiful, we like it.

wiseoneking:
Is beautiful, we like it.

I keep getting this ambiguous feeling about Soludo administration, on one hand i feel he has an eye on his legacy but on the other hand I am a bit frustrated at the inconsistent messaging his govt is giving out! It seems he wants to do a bit of many many things and he has not exactly excelled in any....................Come March 2024 it will be 2 years he was sworn in, the score is not looking too good for him right now! He has 10 months left b4 re election politiking starts this december!

He should have left all these bogus plans and laser focused on roads and infrastructure....enabling the private sector to do the heavy lifting of investment! i cannot believe that onitsha owerri road still looks like a bombing range 2 years into his administaration but he had the audacity to paint the concrete median barriers black and yellow on the same collapsed road...........Soludo is just a tardy administrator.....well meaning but certainly tardy!!

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.

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



Lovely idea Soludo.