Chinedum Elekwachi
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has approved the award for construction of N1.65billion 3.2km Nri-Agbanagbo-Nimo road by Lebtech Construction Ltd.
He also approved the award for construction of a one-story building student centre at Nwafor Orizu College by Ozoh United Ventures Nig Ltd at the cost of N596,759,814.56.
Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor who disclosed this in a statement said the approval was made at the 17th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Meeting.
He said the Council also applauded restoration of Abakaliki Street earlier renamed Club Road by immediate past administration.
The statement partly reads, “The Restoration of the name, Abakaliki Street, which was renamed Club Road in 2018, by the then administration, was well received by the Council.
“The restoration was done to correct what ANSEC called ‘a historic mistake’ and to restore the historical significance of the street.
Oneness of Igbo ethnic group
Mefor said, “Council reiterated the oneness of the Igbo ethnic group, seeing states in the zone as mere administrative conveniences and not identities.
“The Power Project for Anambra Mixed-Use Industrial City (AMIC) was reported to be ready soonest, signalling a major first step towards activating the Anambra Industrial Park, ready for investors.
“The following contract awards were approved: Construction of 3.2km Nri-Agbanagbo-Nimo Road; Contractor: Lebtech Construction Ltd at the sum of N1.65B.
“Construction of a one-story building student centre at Nwafor Orizu College; Contractor to Ozoh United Ventures Nig Ltd at N596,759,814.56
“Provision of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Facilities at Nkwo Umunze and Environs lots 1 and 2 gulping N177,671,198.22
“Provision of Adequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities at Jerome Udoji State Secretariat, Awka; Contractor: Kennolly Enterprises; Contract Sum: N172,655,979.47
The council also approved the supply and installation of solar home systems and power; solar street lights and earthing of Anambra Broadcasting Service Stations; Lots 1 and 2 as the sum of N420,632,462.21
“Construction of solar-powered borehole and rehabilitation of 5 non-functional boreholes at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus by Form-Annex Associates Ltd at N177,282,725.00.
