The Anambra State Government has approved contracts totalling about ₦4.7bn for roadworks, electricity expansion, and other critical infrastructure across the state.
According to a statement released on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said the approvals were part of major decisions reached at the 23rd State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Light House, Awka.
Mefor said one of the highlights of the meeting was the state’s plan to deliver an unforgettable December celebration for residents under the banner “Onwa Dezemba.”
The festivities, he noted, would take place at the Solution Fun City, Awka, and the newly remodelled Ekwueme Square.
He described the planned programme as a “Christmas unlike any other,” featuring masquerade festivals, Christmas carols, musical shows, and performances by prominent Nigerian artistes.
Mefor also reiterated the government’s commitment to awarding projects based on strategic importance and areas of greatest need.
The statement read partly:
“At the 23rd Anambra State Executive Council Meeting… the Council received and refined a report on plans to give Ndi Anambra the most memorable December experience ever, branded ‘Onwa Dezemba’.
“The magnificent festivities… are planned as a Christmas unlike any other. They will include masquerade festivals, Christmas Carols… and musical fiestas with well-known Nigerian musicians.”
The commissioner listed several projects awarded or approved during the meeting, including:
- ₦87,168,413 for annual insurance premium covering the Light House, Awka, under a five-year agreement.
- ₦171,483,629 for modification, completion, and upgrade of buildings within the Court of Appeal Complex, Awka.
- ₦330,503,966.57 for rehabilitation of failed portions of Court Road and Obunagu Road, Awka.
- ₦443,408,923.03 for supply and installation of fire-fighting equipment at the College of Nursing Sciences, Umueze-Isuofia.
- ₦297,904,000 for additional furniture at the Government House Theatre and Multi-purpose Hall, Light House.
- ₦346,871,788 for rehabilitation of failed portions of St. Thomas Aquinas Road and adjoining streets.
- ₦85,311,850.58 for a 32kVA solar power system for the Country Club at Solution Fun City.
- ₦1,773,559,976.65 for construction of the Ikenga–Isuofia–Igboukwu Discharge Channel.
- ₦90,450,858.84 for construction of the Solution Park & Pay Garage, Ekwulobia.
- ₦476,326,657.37 for electricity extension to Iyiora Anam and the Zion Ministry Psychiatric and Elderly Hospital, Aguleri.
- ₦240,250,645.24 for installation of a 3-way and 4-way traffic light system at Igwe Orizu Junction and Nnewi Roundabout.
Mefor added that the council reaffirmed support for university autonomy in appointing vice chancellors and welcomed Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie, the new Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
The government also dismissed rumours about the death of former Governor Willie Obiano, condemning the false reports as “sad and reckless” and expressing gratitude for his good health.
