Awka; Anambra approves N1b for street lights in Awka

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By Madu Obi

The Anambra State Executive Council has approved over N1 billion for the installation of solar powered street lights in various parts of the Awka Metropolis. Contracts for the project were awarded to three companies.

The first contract awarded to VIGEO-DOME LTD at a cost of N460,732,148.31 has three months delivery post mobilization fee period, while the second contract for the supply and installation of 346 solar street lights was awarded to FRANKTORCH NIG LTD at a cost of

N385,605,574.4 with two months delivery post mobilization fee.

Also, the contract for the production and installation of 500 pieces of fluorescent “Solution Is Here” concrete signage for the branding of all landmark infrastructure across the state was awarded to Conifer Konstruction Nig Ltd at the sum of N200,000,013.51

According to the state Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, the Council also approved a memo presented by the Commissioner for Water Resources and Power, Engr. Julius Chukwuemeka, for the rehabilitation of the vandalized substation at the Igbariam campus of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. The contract was awarded to Kohl Ventures at the sum of N228,147,634.33.

Similarly, Crystal Dove Construction Company is to construct 151 open stalls at Afuzo Market, Isuofia, Aguata local government area to boost local commerce and support economic growth.

The Commissioner said the health sector also got a boost as the Council approved a memo for the supply and installation of new medical and non-medical hospital equipment at both the Specialist Hospital, Fegge, Onitsha South LGA and the General Hospital, Anaku, Ayamelum LGA. The contract was awarded to CHRISLAUG LTD.

Allpee International Ltd won the contract for the road-marking of the Amawbia flyover motorway with a spur through Ezeuzu Junction to ICC, along Amansea Old Road at the sum of N118,716,874.41. It is expected to be delivered in six weeks.

Mefor said that another decision taken by the Council was the approval of tax exemptions for groups whose business capitals are less than N100,000, as well as devolution of more powers to the local governments in the state in the area of sanitation.

He said the Council encouraged investors to take over the management of public enterprises in the state by restating that leasing and concession public enterprises are better alternatives to the government managing them directly.

He reminded the people of the existence of the anti-touting law of Anambra State and advised touts to join the Soludo administration's empowerment schemes for legitimate livelihoods.

At the meeting, the Council observed a prayer for the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who, until his death, represented Anambra South at the 10th National Assembly.