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Psquare and Don-Jazzy shooting "Collabo" video in South Africa(Pictures)

Turning Onitsha into Las Vegas of Nigeria with the ongoing massive road infrastructures, malls, 5 star hospitality facilities etc..this sort of majestic background is only unique to this great city!

Odenigbo bu onye omenani..lol

Even the American culture could not take away the Igbo culture in you. I am proud of you!

Amechi will make a good comedian than politician..

All the MOUs have between 18-24 months imple­mentation time- ANSIPPA

The work of ANSIPPA is to monitoring all those investments from DAY ONE and the maximum time for MOU implementation as stated by ANSIPPA is between 18-24months! So as you can see it is only for serious and committed investors..

asha80:
the issue is monitoring these mous so that they materialize.

An insight into ANSIPPA operations so far..

How we turned Anambra into Nigeria’s investment destination of choice –Ekwunife, ANSIPPA Boss

Mr. Joe Billy Ekwunife is the managing director of Anambra State Investment promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA.), a special purpose vehicle established by the state government to facilitate the industrialization process of the state through helping prospective entrepreneurs overcome the hurdles of infrastructure and land title constraints.

In less than ten months of its establishment, AN­SIPPA under Ekwunife has attracted over $1.7billion investment in various sectors of the state’s economy, a development officials believe will raise its internally generated revenue to about N2.5billion per month over the next few months from about N1bilion cur­rently as well as facilitate job creation for Nigerian youths.

He explained that recent survey had shown that the state moved dramatically from occupying the 32nd position in business friendly environment ranking to about 15 per cent, assuring that the steady rise was bound to continue until it becomes the number one in­vestment destination in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

This is because, ahead of the full implementation of the Federal Government’s Economic Trasnsformation Agenda and the automotive policy, the state is already home to several huge investments in automobile assembly plants and a couple of other investments in the agricultural value chain.

Ekwunife stated that ANSIPPA which came into being through a law passed by the state House of Assembly, achieved the feat of getting land titles for investors coming to set up businesses in the state within 6 to 8 weeks, as opposed to over two years in parts of the country.

In this interview with Daily Sun, the ANSIPPA boss explains the philosophy behind the agen­cy and efforts being made by the Obiano administration to achieve its lofty objectives.

Excerpts.

Our history

ANSIPPA was inaugurated by Governor Willy Obiano in May 2014. We started in a one-room office in a hotel but later moved to its present location in October after it was commissioned by the Governor.

As a special purpose vehicle, (SPV) the law establishing ANSIPPA was passed by the Anambra State House of Assembly in April 2014. That was about the first assignment the Governor undertook because we believe the agency is a very strategic and key component of our administration’s 4 pillars of eco­nomic development, comprising Agriculture, Industrialization, Trade and Commerce and Oil and Gas with other enablers like education, security and all that. If you observe, the Gov­ernor on coming on board tackled the state’s security challenge and within weeks and months, Anambra became relatively free of criminals and hoodlums. At least people who visited home from other parts of the country for last Christmas holidays all testified to this. As a matter of fact, Obiano doesn’t even want to take credit for that because he believes that was what a governor should do ordinarily.


However, we have now seen that this singu­lar achievement has boosted what we are do­ing in ANSIPPA, which is to attract, promote, manage and protect investments in the state.

We have been effectively in operations for about seven months and through the active leadership of the governor, ANSIPPA has been able to attract investments to the tune of $1.7 billion which cut across various sectors of the economy.

If you want to break it down, I can tell you that we had about $600 million in investment in agriculture, and close to $400 million in industrials, while oil and gas and power sector accounted for close to $350 million. In other sectors like hospitality, real estate, we have attracted close to $300-$400 million.

Today we are signing two major Memoran­dum of Understanding which will bring about $150 million in investment in vehicle assem­bly plant and liquefied natural gas distribution. We believe this will help industries bring down their cost of production. If all these projects are implemented, it then means the industrial clusters will reduce the cost of powering their plants by at least 30 percent. So, we appreciate the governor for his vision which is also in tandem of the vision and mission to make Anambra the first choice investment destination in the country which is now beginning to materialize.

It is very important to note that before AN­SIPPA came into being, Anambra was number 32 in terms of investments destinations among the 36 states of the federation. But lately though not fully confirmed, unofficial reports indicate that since the onset of Governor Obiano’s administration, we have moved probably to number 15 from 32. This is more so because ANSIPPA has a board that is made up of world-class economic council. It’s an 11- man board but the beauty of it is that within , we have five key commissioners and ministers on the board. We have Commissioner for Lands, finance, trade and industry, economic planning and budget and the Attorney General as members of its board.

It was deliberate and very visionary of the governor because all these sit to appraise all the projects and all of them have had to make input into whatever we are doing. We have what I call one-stop shop agency where all the relevant to project approval are done really quickly without the inhibition of any bureau­cratic bottleneck

For instance in other states or prior to set ­ting up of ANSIPPA, it takes an average of 18 months to get a Certificate of Occupancy, but now, if you come here and you want your C of O that will enable you bring investment to the state and employ our youths, if you have a piece of land and it passes the generic assess­ment in ANSIPPA, it will take 6-8 weeks for you to get your C of O. It’s unprecedented in Nigeria. This is because the governor has the vision of a private sector operator to improve the state in all ramifications and has decided to set up ANSIPPA to fasttrack the processes. You can see where we are, that we’re not in the secretariat where people carry files about without achieving tangible results. That is the image of the new Anambra State we are building.

Number of projects on ground

I can count them. It’s between 10 and 15 so far but I can tell you that I receive an average of 120 proposals every day. I can also tell you that we are so professional that sometimes, we have 120 proposals and 111 of them are not good, which means we are very selective. But once you meet our policy requirements, we can tell you that it will be given express treatment.

Some of the MOUs we’re signing today, we made first contact with those involved in December and we’re signing it in late January. That is the speed with which we pursue these proposals because my board meets twice a month, largely to consider proposals and review the ones we have. So, I can say that we have handled between 12 and 15 projects with total amount ranging from $400 million to $300, 200, 50 and so on. When you add all of them up, it’s over $1.7 billion.

Message to potential investors/allaying fears on security

Governor Willy Obiano has done a marvelous job in the area of security and he took it for granted and said that’s what he ought to do. So, what he has done here in just seven months will be celebrated for over three or four years in others states. But we are excited that the confidence of the busi­ness community is back in the state. Most of the investors, that is Ndi Anambra have now developed enough confidence to bring their partners from overseas to come and invest locally. So, the assurance is there. I Just spoke with some friends a short while ago, people brought their families for the yuletide celebrations last year, stayed for many weeks and there was no single incident of kidnap­ping or criminality in the entire state because the criminals know that the government will always go for them and dislodge them. If you pass through Onitsha for example, you see the beauty of that commercial city. You’ll see the cleaned up environment which has helped rebuild the peoples’ confidence in the state and government. So, what am I telling people the world over is that Anambra is safe. Anambra is secure. Social media and internet is now busy telling the whole world what is happening in Anambra State. I get a lot of mails, calls, SMS about what is happening in the state. We have a governor whose paramount interest is to safeguard the lives and property of the citizens. In fact, people are scrambling to see how they can join the fray. So, the state is secure and safe and I’m telling them same too.

Power

I’ve just told you we signed MOU about seven weeks ago on a power plant that will produce 80 megawatts of electricity. Re­member the entire country is running on about 3,000 megawatts. The 80 megawatts will be spread around the industrial clusters. All these will soon happen. It’s a question of time. All the MOUs have between 18-24 months imple­mentation time. We’re doing another power project that is going to run on gas. Some will run on solar. These will be put at the farms to irrigate them, and around the clusters. It may take a while but once they come onboard, power issue will be a thing of the past. It will be available, full and affordable. Nigerians are willing to pay for services that are good and so if you give them uninterrupted electricity, they will be willing to pay. Where it becomes a problem is when you don’t provide the service and you try to charge them. We believe our government is on the right path which is also the treason it has been able to attract investments covering sectors like power, oil and gas and agriculture which is one of the main pillars of the state’s eco­nomic development. Anambra today produces about 60,000 metric tons of rice annually and we consume over 370,000 metric tons of rice, so there is a gap of almost 300,000. So, with the three major rice produc­tion MoUs we’ve signed, once they come on stream, we’re going to produce about 320,000 metric tons. With that, the gap is already closed and the state will become a net exporter of rice to other states in the next one or two years.

So, the governor chose his pillars very well and is pursuing them vig­orously and that is why I can assure you that the power challenge will eventually be solved. It has to be solved through IPPs. If we rely on government, we won’t do that and because of the confidence potential investors are having on Anambra, they are beginning to come and look at power, oil and gas, putting infrastructure in place because power is key to optimal performance of these projects and lower the cost of production.

Location of the projects

There is one of the projects at Ozubulu focusing on industrialization while the agricul­tural projects are located towards Awka North, Ayemelum where we have massive land. To do a major agriculture project, we’re talking of about 1-2,000 hectares of land. You’re talking about 4 million plots. One thing the governor has done is that through the agricultural implementation, they have mapped out these areas. We now have them partitioned. The areas that will grow rice, the area that will grow tomatoes, the area that will be used for industrialization have all been mapped out. If you come to trade and industry, they are building a major market in Ogbunike. It is a very hi-tech modern market that will gulp up to $350 million. That way, you don’t have to fly to China. The market is so developed and computerized that everything you want is there. The clusters are spread all over the senatorial zones because there is committee that mapped out the areas suitable for certain crops or projects. So the locations are Awka, like Awka Capital Development Au­thority; another location is Ozubulu, Nnewi and all that. The ACDA is charged with ensuring standards in building development. They have mapped out the areas that will be for highrise, the areas for low buildings, areas for commercial purposes, schools and other development stan­dards. So you can’t come now and start developing in Awka. All these are in progress and in the next one or two years, if you come to Anambra State, it will be total transformation entirely.

Why we’re expanding into auto industry

Yes! The state is a leader in auto related activities in Nigeria mainly by being importers of vehicles. Apart from Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing Limited that is into production, we don’t have much in production. In any case, this company we’re signing MoU with today is not doing only production of cars and buses but in fact it is doing tractors that will serve in agricultural projects, that is talking about earth-moving equipment used for road construction and other com­mercial activities. So they will be producing those heavy duty machin­eries that we normally import into the country, when they commence operations full blast. With that, they will be helping other companies and business interests. At the end of the day the aim of all these efforts is Jobs! Jobs!! Jobs!!!.

We have discovered that job creation is paramount to engage our youths so that they can disengage from crime. These projects will also grow the state’s socio-economic fortunes.

For instance during the construc­tionphase, we are going to hire at least 200 direct employment for the Ndi Anambra. When it has fully ma­tured, we’re going to create at least 2,000 direct jobs and you know that for every direct job you create, you created at least four indirect jobs. Look at the agric sector for example, at the end of the day, we’ll create at least 150,000 jobs for the youths. Part of the plans is to make you (the investor) commit to the commu­nity through the Corporate Social Responsibility. You devote certain percentage of your profit to the de­velopment of schools, provide bore­holes and all that for the community where you operate. It is part of what I do here. If you’re not going to do that, then it won’t work because I won’t put your structure into place. The host community where you are operating, you’ve taken their land. You must have some form of deal to compensate them. For instance, if they are producing cassava, pro­vided that they met your standards, you must buy all that the cassava they cultivate. You must give them seedlings where necessary, you must encourage them. So, with this plan, you give everyone a sense of belonging, create employment in the process and develop the economy.

Next investment plan

The governor has the plan to build a cargo airport in Anambra around Umuleri. The land is there already. Remember Orient Petroleum is located there as well. They have oil wells. We are looking at having refineries. Those are the areas in oil and gas. If Orient Petro­leum is producing oil, gas and then aviation fuel, that will be a good development. Remember some international airlines go to Ghana to refuel but when ours is operational, they can come here to refuel. So, we are looking at various areas of investment and development. We’re looking at introducing value chain in agriculture. One thing is to produce but another is to provide the storage so that after the season of the crops, you still have the goods fresh to consume and sell. The usual challenge in agriculture in Nigeria is poor storage facilities. Two or three months after the harvest, we don’t have the means to preserve the farm produce and soon they go out of season and we start afresh again. So, we’re looking at value chain in all these sectors that investors are com­ing into. By value chain I mean that you’re producing cassava which you are converting to starch. We are also looking at waste management and recycling. So, the waste from the cassava and the farm generally are going to be collected and converted into cheap sources of energy or power. These are some of the things that will come in the second stage of our investment plan.

Orient petroleum

They are producing at low capacity at the moment. They are refining about 2,000-2,500 bar­rels a day. They have the capacity to push it up to 55,000 barrels per day and you know Anambra State has a very tiny equity. Besides, it’s a pri­vate investment. Through ANSIPA, we’re looking at ways of cooperat­ing with them, see how funds will be attracted from either international donors or sources or other outlets so that they can expand. They have good potentials. They have many oil wells and they have tapped only less than 1 percent. They have full gas reserve and all these are going to be exploited. They are looking at so many options. The governor inau­gurated a committee on oil and gas recently headed by a well known oil man. They are looking at ways of helping Orient Petroleum live up to its potentials.

Incentives to investors

Aside giving them lands, we do all documentation about perfection of the land and all that. All investments in Anambra via the PPP comes with Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that drives that transaction. When you acquire a plot of land in a good location say at about N1.5 million and you require 20,000 plots which is 1,000 hectares. We’re not going to give you at the rate of N1.5, multiplied by 20,000 because that is over N2 billion. Some of these things are weighed and reduced or waived. They are part of Anambra’s contribution to make these projects a reality. We also assist in tax relief where necessary and all that. Like I said, we have a one-stop shop where you come in and sit in the comfort of this office, I will do all the leg work and documentation that within days, all the paper work is ready. That will save weeks and months of tracing and carrying files from office to office or from ministry to ministry. These are the things that make Anambra unique in terms of investment attraction. If we tell you that we’ll conclude in 60 days, we try to even deliver in 50 days.

State’s equity in the projects

Yes our equity is the land we have provided because in some places we have taken 5 per cent and in others 10 per cent equity.

We look at the infrastructure we have provided in these MoUs because it takes about N90million to N100million to do one kilometer of road and if you do about three kilometers you would have invested about N300 to N400milion. Those are the things we value in addition to other intangibles the state govern­ment is providing to come up with the actual equity the government is putting into these projects.

Partnership with Chinese

I wouldn’t say we are partnering a lot with Chinese but these are people with special skills that made Nigerian businessmen to think of bringing them because they have special skills. But the MoUs we have so far signed cut across investors from America, Europe and Chinese. As a matter of fact by next week we will be receiving 35man strong Thailand Trade Mission and Business delegation coming to Awka to hold discussions with the government and business commu­nity. We are also looking at South Africa and businessmen from across the world.

Project continuity

There was a law establishing ANSIPPA which was passed by the Anambra state House of Assembly and it’s a law that will outlive the present administration. So whatever we are doing with ANSIPPA is covered by law and investors would be rest assured that we are not existing by a government fiat but by a law duly passed by the state assembly. There are certain things we cannot do because we are regulated by a law passed by the State House of Assembly.http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=103845

Hospitality industry booms as the 5 star Best Western Meloch berths in Awka. Real and genuine hospitality industry like ours is driven by strong and thriving economic activities from industrialization to economic investments that attracts both expatriates and local investors alike..

So much job creation for our graduates. Anambra adigo mma..

Falcon Corporation, Anambra State Govt Sign MoU for Gas Supply, Distribution


Falcon Corporation Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anambra State Government for distribution of natural gas for industrial use, power generation and other domestic purposes.

At the signing ceremony, which held in Anambra State Government House, Awka, Governor Willie Obiano signed for Anambra State, while the Managing Director of Falcon Corporation, Prof. Joseph Ezigbo and Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mrs. Audrey Joe-Ezigbo signed for the oil firm.

The Falcon Corporation Natural Gas Distribution project, the first of its kind in the Eastern Nigeria, is targeted at strategic industrial locations and power applications across Anambra State.

Natural gas has gained significant levels of acceptance and patronage as a preferred industrial fuel across the greater Lagos industrial area, Ikorodu, Agbara, Otta, and parts of Port Harcourt.

Anambra State is resourced with vast deposits of natural gas, and the state governor has proposed to put the enormous gas resources to economic use.
The proposed gas project will bring succour to industries and households in Anambra State as there would be abundant gas for power generation and industrial use.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ezigbo commended Governor Obiano for the laudable project, noting that Falcon Corporation had been working to get the gas distribution project off the ground in Anambra for close to twelve years. He said only the leadership, support and dynamism of Obiano had allowed the project garner such significant momentum culminating in the MoU signing.

He assured the governor of Falcon’s commitment to timely and quality delivery on the project.

Ezigbo also noted that Anambra State is the economic nerve centre of South-Eastern Nigeria and home to the largest havens for open market enterprise merchandise in West Africa "as such Falcon Corporation Natural gas distribution project will attract more local and foreign industries and investors into Anambra State and the eastern corridor as a whole."

He stated that the relevance of the project to the economic outlook of the state would include increase in employment and higher standard of living of Anambra State citizens as the industries expand in their capacity utilisation levels due to reduced operational overheads.

He added: "Anambra State would also enjoy a cleaner and safer environment due to reduced emissions, as well as significant additions to the state’s internally generated revenues by way of duties and taxes to be earned from increased industrial activity and profitability."

Responding, Obiano stated that Anambra State has a long history of industry and enterprise, the potentials for which have been greatly suppressed by the huge challenges of power and overheads costs that render manufacturing largely uncompetitive. He noted that despite many challenges, the state has continued to enjoy a vibrant and dynamic SME sector, which has recorded consistently good growth. The governor expressed confidence in the gas project’s ability to enhance the face of industries in the state, noting also that the project very much fits into his 4-pillars of economic transformation in Anambra State, key among which are energy and industrial development.

In consideration of the strategic positioning of Anambra State with respect to the Nigeria Gas Master Plan and power revolution, and given the vast proven and undiscovered gas reserves potential of the State, the imperative for the execution of a Natural Gas distribution grid in Anambra cannot be over-emphasised.

Restating the company's commitment to deliver on the project, Ezigbo stated: “Our credo is ‘Think Gas...think Falcon’ and this expresses Falcon’s corporate commitment to the development, optimisation, full commercial, industrial and economic exploitation of natural gas across Nigeria."

He added: “We believe our gas operations have significant economic and social impact, and thus view our gas development efforts as a National service first and as business second. We have done excellent work in Ikorodu Natural Gas distribution Zone, and we are committed to the replication of our successes across the nation – starting with Anambra State”.

Falcon Corporation Limited, a wholly indigenous and proudly ISO 9001:2008 certified company, commenced operations in 1994 under the trade name ‘Falcon Petroleum Limited’. In 2013, the company changed it's corporate name in the wake of her 20th year anniversary of active operations, as well as to reflect her enhanced scope of operations and investments.

The firm's core specialisations are in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (Pipeline Construction; Fabrication and Structural Steel Works; Technical Procurement); as well as Natural Gas Distribution.

Operating under a 20-year Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) Agreement with NGC/NNPC, Falcon has achieved notable mileage as the licensed Local Distribution Company (LDC) and Franchise Operator of the Ikorodu Natural Gas Distribution Zone of Lagos State, having delivered its ‘First Gas’ in November 2006 and to date supplying several Million Standard Cubic Feet per day of Natural Gas to various industries within the Ikorodu franchise zone through an extensive network of pipelines and distribution infrastructure, Falcon is well positioned to deliver in Anambra State.http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/falcon-corporation-anambra-state-govt-sign-mou-for-gas-supply-distribution/200995/

Community gets compensation from State Government

The Anambra State Government has paid two hundred million naira compensation to Omasi-agu community in Ayamelum local government area for acquisition of two hundred and six hectares of land in the community.
The ceremony was performed on behalf of Governor Willie Obiano, by the Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Mrs. Stella Onuorah.

Handing over the cheque for the amount to the community, Commissioner Onuorah disclosed that the land was acquired for agricultural purposes.

She also expressed gratitude to the leadership of the community for allowing government to acquire their land in order to achieve one of its goals of making Anambra an agricultural state.The Commissioner pleaded with the representatives of Omasi community land owners to ensure that all the owners of land get their appropriate shares of the money.
Mrs. Onuorah explained that the two hundred million naira presented to the community was part payment, expressing optimism that by the next three months, the government would pay the balance.

She expressed gratitude to the Governor for being the only State Chief Executive that pays compensation immediately
after land acquisition and solicited for their support to the Obiano administration.
Receiving the cheque on behalf of the community, their Attorney and an Estate Surveyor, Chief Gilbert Nwanna ,appreciated the efforts of the Commissioner to facilitate the payment, describing Governor Obiano as God-sent.

On their part, the traditional ruler of Omasi-agu, Igwe Benjamin Okeji and President-General of the town union, Chief Hyacinth Malunze, expressed gratitude to the Governor, the Commissioner and the Staff of the Ministry, who worked very hard to facilitate the process.
http://www.absradiotv.com/index.php/anambra/691-community-gets-compensation-from-state-government

Okay noted!

Cuche:
No preceding govt is discussed in Isolation. There is always room to draw comparison especially when things bordering on policies are brought up. Such comparisons help people in rating any successive govt. So today GEJ and OBJ can be compared, in the course of such comparisons uncomplimentary remarks can arise.
There is no point hating anybody. Obi comes across as a nice man who I will not fail to accord respect on that premise i.e. I'll greet him with a smile (you know) and talk with him respectfully but on the issue of what he did and what he didn't do with Anambra I will not be deceived
My views

Okay if you say so, just hoping that madam will allow me to see the staircase..lol

Zonacom:
Chino pls go out and drink one bottle of Ooh mpa at Bejoy. The bill is on me

I know you hate Obi but some of us love him. But Obi is no longer the governor of the state, he handed over and even left to another party just to re-assure people that he is not ready to play any sort of godfatherism to anyone.

Learn to differentiate this thread from the former governor Obi and focus on the new administration and way forward. Nobody talks about Obj today but Jonathan.

FreeGlobe:
it could be true, it could not be, just like sometimes I feel you are Peter obi himself with the way you take it personal.

You no dey tire? Emelu gi ife a eme? Tufia!

I am sorry but sometimes I have a feel that Obi bleeped your mother because it is clear on how personal you take these things. Sorry for my bluntness but it shows in everything you do here..

FreeGlobe:
It took you this long to admit obi is not a saint. Trusted indeed. As if we've forgotten how that election was rigged to favor Obiano although he has warmed himself to the people. obi did not meet a disorganized state, he did not meet a state where teachers and pensioners were on indefinite strike because of backlog of owed salaries. He did not meet a state where kidnapping was rampant. he did not meet a state where major roads where death traps. stop insulting our sensibilities here.

You are very correct!

cjrane:
Truly, it doesn't bother me. As long as he is doing innovative things to improve the state.

In Anambra, it is preferable to refer to one based on his traditional title than his personal name. Even Victor Umeh has popularized "Ohamadike" to the delight of many. So i think Obiano is simply following the prevailing way of doing things. I think Obi launched the era of wearing your own image and Ojukwu on your dress. Obiano simply towed the culture.
I am sure party faithfuls will be seriously annoyed if he is doing all these and not showing they are his handiwork.

You are one person that thrills me with your wealth of knowledge in almost all subjects and your input on this thread has so enriched this thread. When I say the mall is not for everybody I mean its not meant for an average businessman at main market. You need to understand the class of clients that are hosting the mall; Shoprite, Mr Price, Woolworths etc. That is not to say that it will be too exorbitant to afford for rich people who may wish to secure a space within the mall.

On this issue of energy, what I meant by IPP is that it will have its dedicated independent power supply(either soundproof) other than public energy supply that is not steady. The two power supplies modes shall alternate each other. The transparent roofs as shown in your pictures are not bad afterall..

Well for what its worth all contributions are welcomed because its all for good..

cjrane:
Nwanne,
I ma na when it comes to quality , I am number one on your list.
However, being mindful of the financial situation of the state, i am usually not frivolous with my suggestions.

Ergonomics is all about using smart engineering design to make anything more user friendly, reduce cost and make a business more profitably. I believe the mall should be for everyone and the cost of owning a shop there should not be too outrageous.If not, that will be the LAST mall in Anambra because developers will feel it is unprofitable to build malls, as no anchors or customers will come in the quantity to make it profitable.I am aware of many malls that are empty simply because the cost of owning store is too expensive and therefore people don't patronize them because things sold at the mall is way too expensive.

Across the world, tell me where you have seen an IPP for a single mall? Mind you, mall in many countries reach up to 120,000 sqm. Constructing an Independent Power plant for a single mall 15,000 sqm mall but not a refinery tells me you haven't looked at the cost of these infrastructure you are listing. You can very well construct an International cargo airport for the mall for the asking. Cutting cost of electricity is one good way to make a malls affordable to the anchors and the customers. You may have even seen such malls abroad but really haven't taken note of what they did and why.
See some malls with natural lighting using transparent roof.

Noted, we shall take your observation back to base!

Zonacom:
Why must Obiano plaster his picture on all of his projects in Anambra? Its not cool at all. Even roads undergoing minor refilling of potholes normally have a small sign post with the inscription "willy is working" on them. Its embarrassing if you ask me.

This guy has gone far beyond what every day Nigerian governors does. Nigerian governors should come and under-study this dude..

OBIANO MOUNTS SOLAR POWERED POLICE CONTROLLED BOOTH

The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Dr Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano in his continued efforts to sustain the battle against criminals in Anambra State is set to mount sophisticated solar powered police control booths with USB port.
The Control booths with options for CCTV will enable the Police capture real time events from their various control centers. The idea of the solar power is to ensure that there is constant light at the control booths and the USB port will guarantee that their communication equipments such as phones and other rechargeables are function ready.

It must be recalled that various communities in Anambra State testified that last Christmas holiday was celebrated without the usual sad stories of kidnap, robbery and other criminal acts. Just for the records, the only Kidnap attempt at NIMO was foiled and the kinapped rescued within 24 hours - KUDOS to Gov. Willie Obiano for his initiative to launch Operation Sheba specifically for the Christmas holiday in anticipation of surprises from criminals.

A reputable business mogul in Anambra State disclosed that the Executive Governor of Anambra State literarily saved the state and her indigenes over 4 Billion naira which is what people would have spent to provide individual security for themselves. Most citizens spend over 100 thousand daily on security, engaging the services of up to 12 Mobile Policemen a day but last christmas was an exception. People moved around with ease. The air of freedom was everywhere. 6.pm curfew is now a thing of the past in Anambra State. People drive from Asaba and Enugu to Anambra State as late as 11pm without fear of robbery or kidnap. The yardstick for safety last December was your proximity to Anambra State. The closer you are to Anambra State the safer you feel. It is a wonderful feeling.

Governor Willie Obiano assured Anambra indigenes during his campaign that his government will CONTINUE, COMPLETE, COMMISSION, AND COMMENCE new projects. He is a student of continuity and he has kept his eyes on the ball in the continuity project. We owe him our support so he will continue to deliver for us.

Remember to VOTE for President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in the forthcoming election and for all APGA candidates in the rest.

Support Gov. Willie Obiano and APGA in Anambra State, Vote for President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and other APGA candidates and Continue to receive the dividends of democracy.

I know you are referring to Buddah who saw Obiano's investments on infrastructural development in Anambra north areas as being clannish. The fact is that Anambra north deserves all they are getting because that zone has given Anambra a lot including the Oil/Gas and refinery so they deserve more to effectively kickstart new frontiers on economic boom. Moreover that zone is the future base of Anambra's economy because they have the airport, oil/gas, arable land for commercial farming etc

asha80:
hmmmmm I smell clannishness

Obiano presents the new APGA governor to Ogun state people..

Northerners are paying the prize for nurturing and harboring Islamic terrorists..

More like work has taken off at the airport dual carriageway. See the highlighted part!

In line with the policy of opening up roads leading to the food baskets and agrarian communities in the hinterland of the state, Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has embarked on the construction of the longest bridge of 200 metres in addition to several road projects in Anambra East and Anambra West local government areas. The roads include the second phase of the Umeze – Anam – Mmiata – Nzam Road in Anambra West and Aguleri – Nando Road, as well as Meze Idigo Street, Justice Chinwuba Street, Premier Street, First Bank Street, and Okonkwo Manafa Street, Ama-igwe Square and major erosion control project, all in Aguleri, Anambra East.

Flagging off the second phase of about 11 kilometres Umueze – Anam – Mmiata – Nzam Road with a major bridge during the week, Governor Obiano said that the government would spend a total sum of N10 billion on the projects, which would be completed in three years. Obiano, who also commissioned the Mmiata Electricity project, stated that “the road is of strategic importance as it traverses major food-producing communities and farm settlements, and when completed, would boost socio-economic activities in the area. Rest assured that my administration would continue to spread democracy dividends to all parts of the State, your duty is to give APGA victory by voting for the party’s flag bearers in the coming elections in order to sustain the course of good governance.”

The governor noted that all the access roads in the area were constructed by APGA government in addition to other developmental projects in education, electricity, water, health, and other sectors and urged the people to reciprocate the gesture by voting massively for all APGA candidates in the coming elections.

The Commissioner for Works, Sir Callistus Ilozumba, recalled the deplorable condition of the road and its difficult terrain before the intervention of the State government, and assured that when completed, it would have all the components of a standard road. Sir Ilozumba observed that the government embarked on urban upgrading of projects in all parts of the State to further improve mass infrastructural development and noted that, when completed, the projects would give the area a facelift.

The traditional ruler of Aguleri, Igwe Christopher Idigo, thanked the governor for his various ongoing projects in the area and urged the people to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) for the coming elections.

Earlier, the Chairman, Anambra East Local Government Council, Mr. Hillary Udawo, said the governor had remained responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people.

The member representing Anambra West in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Okoye, said when completed the road would give access to all parts of the LGA and noted that governor Obiano had kept his word as he had continued to fulfill promises made to the people.

Earlier, the Chairman, Anambra West council, Simon Onuorah, disclosed that the intervention had brought a new dawn to the area.

Governor Obiano who also inaugurated six roads namely Meze Idigo Street, Justice Chinwuba Street, Premier Street, First Bank Street, Okonkwo Manafa Street and Ama-igwe Square and major erosion control project, all in Aguleri, revealed that the projects would cost N1 billion, with a completion period of one year. He said that the project would be extended to other internal roads in the area and enjoined residents of the area to give the contractor total support to deliver on schedule.

Speaking while flagging off the 7.8 kilometre Aguleri – Nando Road awarded at the cost of N2 billion, Obiano stated that the project would be completed within 12 months. The governor said that his administration was depending on huge resources to open up rural communities, stressing that the mass infrastructural development in rural communities would enhance effective harnessing of human and material resources as well as bridge the gap between urban and rural areas. According to Obiano, the projects would fast-track physical development and attract investments to the area, and assured that the road would have street light and other road infrastructure.

The Commissioner for Works recalled that no single road was tarred in the area before the inception of APGA government and noted that governor Obiano in fulfillment of his promise embarked on many road projects in the area, including the dual carriage access roads to the airport site at Umueri.

He explained that the road would provide major access to Otuocha and alternative route to other parts of the State and assured that the project was awarded to a competent contractor to deliver best quality.

In his remarks, the member representing Anambra East in the State House of Assembly, Mr. Obinna Emenaka, thanked the governor for giving the community access to the outside world and noted that the governor was living up to expectation. One of the contractors handling the projects, in the area, Chief Adolf Izuegbu, said the governor was determined to transform the State and raise the standard of living of the people.http://newsexpressngr.com/news/detail.php?news=9366&title=Obiano-embarks-on-N10bn-longest-bridge,-massive-road-projects-in-Anambra-East/West

^^Cj, I understand your point but the mall is not for everybody. The quality should not be tampered with. It was designed to be an upscale five star facility and they should maintain the quality so far without compromising. The mall and 5 star hotel around will have a dedicated ipp energy supply. So energy supply is no longer an issue.

It is a massive multi-level mall with escalators..

Update: Onitsha mall


Shopping mall covering over 15000 sq m. Comprises of Shop-rite, Mr Price, Woolworth's, etc. Located on Park Avenue, GRA Onitsha for African Capital Alliance and Growth Land Limited.
Founded in Isolated pads with a combination of RC Walls and robust plinth beams.

Nwanne m no be small thing oo..lol

ak47mann:
Oringo gbu kwe gu there, ifu go kwa na men nozi na elu here,kupu, nwa bule ebu ..umu nwa bu figure 8 nwanne




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yin3ZSsWKgw

For where? You are a titled man so you deserve at least two those chicks for your relaxation..

OdenigboAroli:
Lol...You wan get me in trouble ba?

Inside the production section of the world class Sabmiller facility in Onitsha..

Industrialization is the way to go..

The chicks have been moved to Trig Point.

Odenigbo, my cousin who works in Sabmiller is one of the organizers, I can stretch one to you..

Contestants at Marble Arche in Awka..

Notice the IVM bus being used by Sabmiller in their resolve to support Anambra local content..