Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) in its 38th meeting, held at the Council Chambers in Awka Thursday deliberated on diverse issues, as it celebrated two key awards won by Anambra State in the national primary health challenge.
The State emerged as the winner in the South East and the best national champion in Nigeria, winning a combined sum of $1.2 million in the two categories.
This was contained in a press release from the office of the State Commissioner for Information, Hon Law Mefor.
The Commissioner disclosed that some aspects of the new security intervention code-named “Operation Udo Ga-Achi” was designed to root out insecurity in Anambra State.
He said the decision was favourably considered and approved to ensure a peaceful and joyous Christmas celebration.
Dr Mefor noted that the report of the consultative meetings between relevant ministries, departments and agencies, and the private sector on the Anambra State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) programme was considered and approved.
“The consultative meetings aim to tease out ways and means of improving the ease of doing business in Anambra State. The report showed that Anambra State in the last annual peer review placed no. 1 in South Nigeria and 7th in Nigeria.
“The report also showed the pathway to Anambra State retaining its first position in Southern Nigeria and possibly emerging first in Nigeria in the next review, “the Commissioner said.
On projects and contracts awarded, Dr Mefor said the Council considered and approved contracts for key projects that would expand and deepen the Solution Government’s infrastructure revolution.
He added that some of the road contracts were for the rehabilitation of federal roads in deplorable condition, saying that many of those federal roads had already been rehabilitated and beautified as part of the grand preparations for a memorable Christmas celebration.
“The Council considered and approved the award of the contract in the sum of ₦214,006,328.51 in favour of Muterbonch & Co Nig Ltd for the rehabilitation of Eze Uzu Junction Agu-Awka and the front of the ANSIEC Office to Arroma Junction along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka, Awka South LGA.
“Others are the award of contract in the sum of ₦1,650,000,000.00 only, in favour of IDC Construction Limited, for the Proposed Completion of the Asphalt Wearing Course of the access road of the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, Anambra East LGA;
“The award of contract in the sum of ₦577,000,000.00 only, in favour of Crystal Dove Construction, for the Development of 624 Open Stalls within the Modern Bus Terminal in Ekwulobia.
“The award of the contract for the construction of the Ekwulobia flood control project phase II, including the maintenance of bio-remediation for the next year within the project track, in the sum of n4,450,000,000.00 to AG Vision Construction Nig Ltd.
“The award of the contract for the rehabilitation of the Amawbia Flyover to Arroma Junction along the Enugu Onitsha Expressway in the sum of N327,829,570.72 to New Idea Construction Company Ltd.
“The award of the contract for the provision of free internet access to Nwafor Orizu College of Education in the sum of N93,107,362.50 (in the first year) to Swifttalk Ltd.
“The award of the contract for the provision of free internet access to the College of Health Technology Obosi in the sum of N85,517,325.00 (in the first year) to Croz Enterprises.
“The award of contract in the sum of ₦467,269,015.00 only, in favour of Pudsey Limited, for the Supply and Installation of Outdoor Furniture at the Solution Fun City, Awka.
“The award of contract in the sum of ₦128,000,000.00 only, in favour of Crystal Dove Construction Company Ltd, for the construction of the Gatehouse, Perimeter Fence, and Earthworks (Clearing) at Ekwulobia Modern Bus Terminal.
“The award of contract in the sum of ₦234,811,927.50 in favour of Newsbreak International Communication Ltd for the Installation of Security Equipment and Features in Newly Acquired Security Vehicles (Lot 1 – Hardware Security Gadgets).
“Finally, the Council also approved additional sum of ₦52,983,847 only, bringing the Revised Estimated Total Cost (RETC) to ₦146,000,000.00 (one hundred and forty-six million naira) only, for the completion of Judges Quarters for the Anambra State Judiciary at Judges Quarters, Onitsha, Anambra State, in favour of Tivoge Properties Ltd, “he concluded.
