By Awesome Ekene
The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved tax exemptions for groups whose business capitals are less than N100,000 and devolved more powers to the local governments in the state in area of sanitation.
The Council which made the approval during its 35th meeting restated that the Anti-touting Law of the State remains in force and strongly advised touts to join the Soludo administration’s empowerment schemes for legitimate livelihoods.
According to a statement by Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, the Council encouraged investors to take over the management of public enterprises (PEs) in the state by restating that leasing and concessioning PEs are better alternatives to the Government managing them directly.
The statement reads, “Council restated that the Anti-touting Law of Anambra State remains in force and strongly advised touts to join the Soludo administration’s empowerment schemes for legitimate livelihoods.
“The Council approved a memo presented by the Commissioner for Water Resources and Power, Engr. Julius Chukwuemeka, for the rehabilitation of the vandalised injection substation at the Chukwuemekadumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus.
“The contract was awarded to Kolc Ventures at the sum of N228,147,634.33.
“The contract for the provision of free internet access to the Anambra State House of Assembly Complex, Awka, at the sum of N81,872,000.00 was awarded to PINE HEIGHT GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD to be installed within 2 weeks from the date of the contract award.
“The one for the construction of 151 open stalls at Afuzo Market, Isuofia, to boost local commerce and support economic growth was awarded to Crystal Dove Construction Company at the sum of N279,072,710.75.
“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 will be delivered in 6 weeks.
“The health sector got a boost as the ANSEC approved a memo for the supply and installation of new medical and non-medical hospital equipment at both the specialist hospital, Fegge, and the General Hospital, Anaku, Onitsha South, and Ayamelum LGAs. The contract was awarded to CHRISLAUG LTD.
LOT 1: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF NEW HOSPITAL MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AT THE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, FEGGE, at the sum of N367,560,500.00. It will be supplied 3 months after the mobilisation fee.
LOT 2: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF NEW HOSPITAL MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AT THE GENERAL HOSPITAL ANAKU at the sum of N285,473,000.00. It will be supplied 3 months after the mobilisation fee.
“The ANSEC also approved the memo for the supply and installation of Solar Street Lights within the Awka Metropolos Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3.
LOT 1: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 544 NR SOLAR STREET LIGHTS
VIGEO-DOME LTD
N460,732,148.31
3 months delivery post mobilization fee.
II: SUPPLY and INSTALLATIONS OF 346 Nr SOLAR STREET LIGHTS.
FRANKTORCH NIG LTD
N385,605,574.49
2 months delivery post mobilization fee.
111: SUPPLY and INSTALLATIONS OF 240 Nr SOLAR STREET LIGHTS.
HONEYDOVE INTEGRATED
N163,800,279.72
2 months delivery post mobilization fee
“The contract for the production and installation of 500 pieces of fluorescent “Solution Is Here” concrete signage for the branding of all landmark infrastructures across the state was awarded to Conifer Konstruction Nig Ltd at the sum of N200,000,013.51.
“The meeting observed a prayer for the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented Anambra South at the 10th National Assembly, to rest in peace. Governor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, recalled how he led the Government delegation to the burial at Nnewi, and how the senator’s passing was a major loss that served as a reminder of our mortality.”
