asha80:
apart from ebony agro and rice processing outfits what other food processing outfits are there?

Processing rice is ok, but going further to make spaghetti and noodles is the way to go. No need just limiting yourself to just one commodity. That is the bane of African economies, just do one thing and that's all you ever need to do.

I really like what this young lady called “Afikpo Chic“ is doing on fb. Ndi ebonyi can follow her:


https://m.facebook.com/afikpochic?refid=46&sld=eyJzZWFyY2hfc2lkIjoiODliNzFjZjA1OWZjZjhmMTE4YWJjMTc1NDE0MWJiZGEiLCJxdWVyeSI6IkFmaWtwbyBDaGljIiwic2VhcmNoX3R5cGUiOiJTZWFyY2giLCJzZXF1ZW5jZV9pZCI6NjAyMTY0MjQxLCJwYWdlX251bWJlciI6MSwiZmlsdGVyX3R5cGUiOiJTZWFyY2giLCJlbnRfaWQiOjIyNTE3MjcwNDM1NDU3MiwicG9zaXRpb24iOjEsInJlc3VsdF90eXBlIjoyNzR9

I heard she is very popular in Ebonyi?

asha80:
apart from ebony agro and rice processing outfits what other food processing outfits are there?

I just visited Ikwo, there's supposed to be a cluster of rice mills around the area where EbonyAgro is located and the Ebonyi State government built of very good road to access that cluster.

The owner of EbonyAgro, Charles Ugwu is also building a much bigger mill around the Adani Area (TaraAgro), with Coscharis farm nearby (at Anaku), he'll probably source enough paddy to run his mill (if he has funds for working capital).

Bishop42:
I really like what this young lady called “Afikpo Chic“ is doing on fb. Ndi ebonyi can follow her:


https://m.facebook.com/afikpochic?refid=46&sld=eyJzZWFyY2hfc2lkIjoiODliNzFjZjA1OWZjZjhmMTE4YWJjMTc1NDE0MWJiZGEiLCJxdWVyeSI6IkFmaWtwbyBDaGljIiwic2VhcmNoX3R5cGUiOiJTZWFyY2giLCJzZXF1ZW5jZV9pZCI6NjAyMTY0MjQxLCJwYWdlX251bWJlciI6MSwiZmlsdGVyX3R5cGUiOiJTZWFyY2giLCJlbnRfaWQiOjIyNTE3MjcwNDM1NDU3MiwicG9zaXRpb24iOjEsInJlc3VsdF90eXBlIjoyNzR9

I heard she is very popular in Ebonyi?

She's actually the Minority Leader, Ebonyi State House of Assembly.
Hope someone quickly gets her on our threads

HappyJoe:


I just visited Ikwo, there's supposed to be a cluster of rice mills around the area where EbonyAgro is located and the Ebonyi State government built of very good road to access that cluster.

The owner of EbonyAgro, Charles Ugwu is also building a much bigger mill around the Adani Area (TaraAgro), with Coscharis farm nearby (at Anaku), he'll probably source enough paddy to run his mill (if he has funds for working capital).

I think Tara agro mill is completed..whether it has started working I am not sure about

http://allafrica.com/stories/201501120358.html

BuddahMonk:


I have been there but its been long, Abakaliki is much older than Awka in terms of development, been the headquarter of the old Ogoja Division in Eastern Nigeria is not an easy feat.

I don't know what the government need to do but they need to invest massively in education and agriculture as well as solid mineral development.

Ebonyi is at par with Ekiti and Osun of the South if you ask me to rate them.

One more thing I like about Ebonyi State is the abundance of solid minerals there

Ebonyi is at par with what ? Biko, hold it there

asha80:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/fg-sites-integrated-transport-facility-in-enugu/

Early last year, I met a lady in Onitsha that works for National Shippers Council. She was the person that told me about this Inland Container depot (ICD) in Obollo Afor.

She said that immediately GEJ approved it, Sullivan donated the land to her parastatal.

Well, let's hope and pray Buhari continues with d project.

FG sites integrated transport facility in Enugu September 17, 2015 at 12:36 am in Business, News Buhari By Godwin Oritse In a bid to further boost trade between Nigeria and landlocked countries, the Federal Government has concluded plans to site three key transport infrastructure in Enugu State as a strategy to decongesting the seaports, promote export and create more corridors for transit trade between Nigeria and her landlocked neighbouring countries of Niger and Chad. The projects are Truck Transit Park (TTP), Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Transshipment Cargo Terminal at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The Enugu state government last week, allocated 68 hectares of land at Obollo Afor town in Udenu Local Government Area of the state for the truck transit park. These projects are expected to complement the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) already sited at the 9th mile area of the state, attracted by former governor of the state, Sullivan Chime. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Bar. Hassan Bello, observed that the projects when actualized will reposition Enugu as a transhipment hub in West Africa sub-region, explaining that the visit of NSC management team to the state was to discuss how the TTP, ICD and transhipment air cargo terminal being promoted by the Council could meet some aspirations of the state government. The projects are being undertaking under public private partnership (PPP) among the state, private investors and the Federal Government. Private investors According to Bello, TTP is a modern state of the art facility situated just off the Highways, designed to provide temporary rest location where truck drivers can conveniently park their vehicles in a healthy environment, get accommodation, fuel, food, drinks, rest rooms, showers and other basic suppliers like oil and spare-part as well as servicing of their vehicles. The parks are primarily intended for short-term safety breaks and also long-term parking services in high-use corridors. Explaining that the NSC as a regulatory agency for the projects, is facilitating the development of TTPs at eight locations across the country, with Obollo Afor inclusive, he noted that in line with the decisions of the 13th National Council on Transport (NCT) in November, 2013 in Lagos, state governments interested in the development of TTPs could either do so separately or in collaboration with Federal Government. Kogi State, he added, had allocated over 45 hectares of land for the establishment of a pilot TTP project at Ohono village, along the Abuja-Lokoja way, while the Kaduna State government is finalizing arrangement for the development of its TTP project at three locations across the state. He further explained, “The Federal Government policy direction is for the TTP projects to be private sector driven under a PPP arrangement. Under this arrangement, the state government shall undertake the obligation of providing land as well as basic infrastructure, including access road, electricity and water supply. The private sector concessionaire shall provide investment, management and maintenance for the success of the projects.” Bello listed the benefits of a TTP as provision of reliable and convenient parking facilities for truck drivers; provision of cargo safety and reduction in cargo pilferage and loss on transit; improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the state; facilitate smooth movement and timely delivery of transit cargoes to the landlocked neighbouring countries; creation of employment opportunities and related socio-economic services; among others.

FG sites integrated transport facility in Enugu September 17, 2015 at 12:36 am in Business, News Buhari By Godwin Oritse In a bid to further boost trade between Nigeria and landlocked countries, the Federal Government has concluded plans to site three key transport infrastructure in Enugu State as a strategy to decongesting the seaports, promote export and create more corridors for transit trade between Nigeria and her landlocked neighbouring countries of Niger and Chad. The projects are Truck Transit Park (TTP), Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Transshipment Cargo Terminal at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The Enugu state government last week, allocated 68 hectares of land at Obollo Afor town in Udenu Local Government Area of the state for the truck transit park. These projects are expected to complement the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) already sited at the 9th mile area of the state, attracted by former governor of the state, Sullivan Chime. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Bar. Hassan Bello, observed that the projects when actualized will reposition Enugu as a transhipment hub in West Africa sub-region, explaining that the visit of NSC management team to the state was to discuss how the TTP, ICD and transhipment air cargo terminal being promoted by the Council could meet some aspirations of the state government. The projects are being undertaking under public private partnership (PPP) among the state, private investors and the Federal Government. Private investors According to Bello, TTP is a modern state of the art facility situated just off the Highways, designed to provide temporary rest location where truck drivers can conveniently park their vehicles in a healthy environment, get accommodation, fuel, food, drinks, rest rooms, showers and other basic suppliers like oil and spare-part as well as servicing of their vehicles. The parks are primarily intended for short-term safety breaks and also long-term parking services in high-use corridors. Explaining that the NSC as a regulatory agency for the projects, is facilitating the development of TTPs at eight locations across the country, with Obollo Afor inclusive, he noted that in line with the decisions of the 13th National Council on Transport (NCT) in November, 2013 in Lagos, state governments interested in the development of TTPs could either do so separately or in collaboration with Federal Government. Kogi State, he added, had allocated over 45 hectares of land for the establishment of a pilot TTP project at Ohono village, along the Abuja-Lokoja way, while the Kaduna State government is finalizing arrangement for the development of its TTP project at three locations across the state. He further explained, “The Federal Government policy direction is for the TTP projects to be private sector driven under a PPP arrangement. Under this arrangement, the state government shall undertake the obligation of providing land as well as basic infrastructure, including access road, electricity and water supply. The private sector concessionaire shall provide investment, management and maintenance for the success of the projects.” Bello listed the benefits of a TTP as provision of reliable and convenient parking facilities for truck drivers; provision of cargo safety and reduction in cargo pilferage and loss on transit; improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the state; facilitate smooth movement and timely delivery of transit cargoes to the landlocked neighbouring countries; creation of employment opportunities and related socio-economic services; among others.

AnambraDota:


Nkalagu Cement issue have been resolved, they will start producing cement from next year

If this can be authoritatively confirmed, then I bet its the best news to come out of Ebonyi since the production of Ebony rice. It will always remain a sore point against Martins Elechi who in his small mind and pettiness could not see the bigger picture. I once wrote an article that was published on the Nation newspapers about the unfortunate situation Ibeto group ended up in Ebonyi under Elechi, it was really pathetic but thank God it has been resolved!!!

Bishop42:


She's actually the Minority Leader, Ebonyi State House of Assembly.
Hope someone quickly gets her on our threads

Is it the same very slim Afikpo chick we met back then at her restaurant in Afikpo sometime around 2008?? Then we went for a field trip as final year FUTO students of Geology, she used to drive some exotic cars with customized plate number!!!

Abakaliki nay Ebonyi is a gold mine, those of you thinking otherwise or belittling the city obviously have never been there. Just like what Happyjoe stated, if the govt of the state puts the development of the state first, between 4-8 years the city (Abakaliki) would be rivalry Enugu or Owerri in beauty. Just about five months ago, my department ( I was among) went to the city for a field work and I can tell you that many of my course mates where stunned and awed about the level of development in city because their misconception about the city prior to our journey was conspicously proved wrong when we arrived... Many even thought the city would be smeared with just 'face me I face you' buildings talk instead upstairs but when we got to the city centre there is this majestic ten storey building (though uncompleted then) glaring at us with other numerous magnificent edifice dotted accross the city. We lodged at Pastorial centre at old Enugu, the experience there was something else. Touring the city was fun!!! Abakaliki is developping in tandem with the coal city; beautiful roads (dual carriage) with flowers and also fine houses, pedestrial walkways or sidewalks beside the roads, somewhat clean city and also beautiful people especially the women... Umahi has even electrified the roads with street lights. Elechi really tried his best in bringing the city to limelight just that his trumpet was barely blown.

kenis:
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/nahco-to-convey-n60bn-freight-to-s-east/220570/

that's good since the nahco terminal has been completed..i thought it was said that Enugu international wing is not viable..let us hope emirates would start operations there as written in the article

Hello all....
Please forgive my big time derailing.....

Can anyone tell me how to get from Enugu to Kwale, the one in Delta? Apparently there is another Kwale in the world
Travel time, best way to travel, etc?
Thank you......

milychocs:
Hello all....
Please forgive my big time derailing.....

Can anyone tell me how to get from Enugu to Kwale, the one in Delta? Apparently there is another Kwale in the world
Travel time, best way to travel, etc?
Thank you......

Go to Onitsha or Asaba enter bus to Ughelli drop at Kwale.
Asaba will be faster, drop at Ibusa junction and pick a bus or cab.

45mins or an hour drive

BuddahMonk:


Go to Onitsha or Asaba enter bus to Ughelli drop at Kwale.
Asaba will be faster, drop at Ibusa junction and pick a bus or cab.

45mins or an hour drive

Sure, but alternatively, you can get a taxi from Enugu down to Kwale straight and easy.

BuddahMonk:


Go to Onitsha or Asaba enter bus to Ughelli drop at Kwale.
Asaba will be faster, drop at Ibusa junction and pick a bus or cab.

45mins or an hour drive

Bless you!
Thank you very much

spyder880:


Sure, but alternatively, you can get a taxi from Enugu down to Kwale straight and easy.

Yeah, you will get the bill
I will let them know


Seriously, thank you too
But for this option, I want an idea of the cab fare.....I know someone who gets ripped off a lot in cases like this
Cheers

Jesus!!!

I didn't know the the Space reclaimed from old park have long been finished. I was surprised. Enugu don't make noise about a thing. What they will use the place for is what I don't know.

And also the road around Holy Ghost has been repaired and asphalted, easing traffic at that area.



*Was in a rush and did not get good pictures of the place

kenis:
Jesus!!!

I didn't know the the Space reclaimed from old park have long been finished. I was surprised. Enugu don't make noise about a thing. What they will use the place for is what I don't know.

And also the at Holy Ghost has been repaired and asphalted easing traffic at that area.



*Was in a rush and did not get good pictures of the place

That's nice.

Look at the beautiful green hill in the background.

eaglechild:
That's nice. Look at the beautiful green hill in the background.

U can say that again.

I don't like Enugu environment. It is too ugly. The images always disturb my eyes!

kenis:
Jesus!!!

I didn't know the the Space reclaimed from old park have long been finished. I was surprised. Enugu don't make noise about a thing. What they will use the place for is what I don't know.

And also the at Holy Ghost has been repaired and asphalted easing traffic at that area.



*Was in a rush and did not get good pictures of the place

Good job for letting us know about this bro.
i wonder if they put an underground drainage system or those shops should prepare to be flooded in a heavy down pour.
But excellent development nonetheless.
Enugu is truly working.

meanwhile, Biko nu, onye obula gbakwa onye ara ahu nkiti.
Onye ara nke dere ihe maka anya ya, na elu and okpuru post m.

kenis:
Jesus!!!

I didn't know the the Space reclaimed from old park have long been finished. I was surprised. Enugu don't make noise about a thing. What they will use the place for is what I don't know.

And also the at Holy Ghost has been repaired and asphalted easing traffic at that area.



*Was in a rush and did not get good pictures of the place


www.nairaland.com/attachments/2872142_img20150914123123edit_jpeg9e7a20cb9d39df2b4d8e3cf8613cdc03

What kind of buildings are those in the image? Smh...

Igbo bu ndi nwere uche na mbu, Igbobu ndi nwere uche ma taata, Igbo bu ndi nwere ego na mbu, Igbo bu ndi nwere ego ma taata o, Igbo bu ndi na agba mbo na mbu, Igbo bu ndi na agba mbo ma taata o, Igbo bu ndi n'achiachi na mbu , Igbo bu ndi n'achi achi ma taata o.

(Who knows the musician that sang this song).

I love the song so much, remember listening to song growing.

all4naija:
I don't like Enugu environment. It is too ugly. The images always disturb my eyes!

How do you mean?

Fleshly gba ya nkiti!

Fleshly:



How do you mean?

Enugu is about to take off! (Quote me for future red) When AIIA becomes fully operational It is gonna open enugus potential! I hope tough times in Nigeria wouldn't affect investments and real estate expansion of Enugu so badly! I also pray God will lead our governor and president and enable them to match enugus expansion with infrastructural expansion too!
Let us kill corruption before it kills our country Sai Buhari!

I rep 042 anywher and anytime...no place lyk home.

ifeanyi199555:
Enugu is about to take off! (Quote me for future red) When AIIA becomes fully operational It is gonna open enugus potential! I hope tough times in Nigeria wouldn't affect investments and real estate expansion of Enugu so badly! I also pray God will lead our governor and president and enable them to match enugus expansion with infrastructural expansion too!
Let us kill corruption before it kills our country Sai Buhari!

Not sure about that. Only one airline flies out of Enugu and your "Sai Buhari" has not shown any enthusiasm to do anything in Enugu or the South East.

Do you think that if your "Sai Buhari" was president between 2011 and 2015, he would have permitted international flights out of Enugu?