FKO81:
I open this thread October last year, few pics I took we can see the impacts Gov Willie has created in Awka within one year of his administration

FKO81:
Alex Ekwueme dual carriageway Awka

cnario:


That's why we have Local Governments. But it's a pity the local governments in Nigeria have been rendered useless.

waternogatenemy:



It is important Obiano sets up a special unit to undertake that task in Onitsha. It falls into his domain. Onitsha can expand later, but for now, let us clean up.


Let us demolish unsuitable dwelling, street light, clean the markets, even rebuild them, we are paying and doing this in Lagos, why not Onitsha?


It is only a blind person that cannot see the potential of Onitsha as a gold mine.

investnow2013:
Obiano at Rojenny Sports Stadium for the commissioning of the new Tartan Track installed at the stadium & the opening of
2015 AFN Golden League!



History was made today in Anambra as the state Governor Willie Obiano commissioned the state’s first tartan track at Rojenny Stadium, Oba, Anambra

uduokirika1:
Am I the only one seeing a poorly finished job.

I still can't reconcile government celebrating private projects!!!

ak47mann:
Obiano at the Commissioning of Nkpor Junction -Amawbia Section Of Onitsha - Enugu Old Road come with new install traffic lights Ikemba dey salute una

investnow2013:
Nanka Water Project commissioned by Obiano

Obiano Flags-off ASBA, Disburse Funds to MSMEs

History was made today with the Flag-Off of the Anambra Small Business Agency (ASBA) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund Scheme by the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano at the Governor’s Lodge Amawbia.

Some beneficiary firms engaged in bakery & beverage production, PVC pipe manufacturing, poultry & fish feed production, production of steel & associated materials, and production of aluminium cooking pots received their cheques at the event.

The Managing Director/CEO of ASBA, Mr. Clement Chukwuka‎ confirmed that these funds are not free but are being provided to beneficiaries at a flat rate of 9% without hidden charges.

InyinyaAgbaOku:

It's still a local government function.
Onitsha south generates a lot of revenue to cater for these

IGBOSON2:
At some point they have to start planting trees.....when major earthmoving works are done! Lack of vegetation gives the place a barren look....and trees are good to lessen carbon dioxide in the air!

waternogatenemy:



U are right but this is Africa and the problem that I have with their local government is that, they will see it as a means to enrich themselves.

A council commissioned by Obiano to perform specific task with deadline will be more efficient and less corrupt.

When dey are done, he commission another for a separate task.

See the way the work in Awka is going, that is the type of seriousness needed in commercial Onitsha and Industrial Nnewi.

Proper town planning.





Seconded

InyinyaAgbaOku:


In that case, LGA funding for Onitsha will be scrapped to finance the new commission,
Because that will be too much recurrent expenditure funding both entities.
Can't state governments task the local governments?

waternogatenemy:


Wat magic will they perform that hasn't worked so far. People in those local government want to make money u know. We have limited funds and a lot of work to do in the whole state. Obi have set the ball rolling, Obiano needs to turn the next page for the next gov in 2023 to continue.


Cities like Onitsha, Awka and Nnewi need more than local government. They require actual state involvement like we saw in Lagos. Wat is the problem with Onitsha? Lack of paved roads, pedestrian side walks, street lights, trees, sanitation, covered gutters, law enforcement agency, maintenance agency, road marking, support for businesses, community/recreational park, housing etc.

In return the government get money from tax, rent, traffic violation penalty, create jobs, interest on loans to small and medium scale borrowers, the gains of a proper regulated city are endless. Just go and ask the Lagos Gov.


Onitsha has all this and more. Similarly Nnewi as an industrial city and Awka which is service based.

InyinyaAgbaOku:

Ok

FreeGlobe:

This is cool. I guess this is the first water project that is being launched in the state. What I like about this man is he is really concerned about touching the lives of the masses directly unlike the previous administration. The transport scheme, salary increase, the newly launched medium business loan scheme and water project shows this. Second tenure is almost a done deal for obiano

uduokirika1:
Am I the only one seeing a poorly finished job.

I still can't reconcile government celebrating private projects!!!

Malawian:
i hope you guys understand that to the uninformed, it will be difficult to know the exact boundaries of "onitsha". even nkpor and obosi are built exactly the same way as onitsha.

waternogatenemy:


That is just it, Onitsha will expand from its present size into maybe half a state of the proposed Adada State from Enugu. Think of it that way. A modern global city with a completely integrated transport network. The City will have its own unique architectural style characterised by high rise skyscrapers(10 storey to infinite) and ultra-modern edifice of 4-8 storey flats and house.

The beauty of Onitsha is that we can build it using satellite image of a map of its exact size and even drive around it or ride on trains using architectural apps. It will be the number 1 Commercial capital of not just the east and south but Nigeria/Africa. Onitsha will be ranked amongst the global cities. The future of alaigbo is to hold the igbo population in their localities with urbanisation in rural setting (small towns) whilst we build global cities, one of two is Onitsha. The other should be in Enugu.(a state carved out of Enugu)

OdenigboAroli:


I hate lofty dreams.
Lets provide basic infrastructures and social services firstly,before we start dreaming of building a New York in Onicha. Schit makes me sick! Ife dilu nwaologbo nma olaba tea.

waternogatenemy:


Read my first post directly above. I gave details on that and den come back to the one you are quoting. Onitsha I have in mind is a global city. U might want to research that terminology. Remember I said half of Adada, that means there is another half of the city.


The beauty of our time is that we have technology to do the impossible. Nobody expect the venture to be easy but a journey of a thousand miles starts with a step.

If we go by your thinking, we will be siddon look at global cities. I can show u a picture of wen present Onitsha is better than New York but time, planning and determination, changed the scenario.

OdenigboAroli:


I hate lofty dreams.
Lets provide basic infrastructures and social services firstly,before we start dreaming of building a New York in Onicha. Schit makes me sick! Ife dilu nwaologbo nma olaba tea.

OdenigboAroli:


I hate lofty dreams.
Lets provide basic infrastructures and social services firstly,before we start dreaming of building a New York in Onicha. Schit makes me sick! Ife dilu nwaologbo nma olaba tea.