Anambra Implements Key Projects for Airport, Infrastructure Upgrades

The 34th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has implemented key measures to boost security and development throughout the state, including awarding important contracts for the Chinua Achebe Airport to enable night landings and improve airport security and infrastructure.

This was contained in a press release signed by Dr. Law Mefor, the Commissioner for information who made it available to journalists in Awka.

Dr. Mefor revealed that the contract for installing new airfield lighting facilities at Chinua Achebe International Airport has been awarded to Mercy Aviation Communication Electronics and Industries Nig Ltd. for ₦489,716,250, with a completion timeline of two weeks.

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According to the release, other Key areas to receive boost are:

1. Enhanced Security Measures: ANSEC has approved both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to tackle insecurity, ensuring a safer environment for all residents.
2. Master Plan for Heritage Sites: A contract worth ₦125,807,290.63 has been awarded to Red Clay Consulting to develop a responsive and commercially viable master plan for Anambra’s heritage sites and tourist attractions.
3. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital: The entrance gate will be reconstructed by Triseconds Resources Ltd. for ₦112,700,000:00 with completion expected in two months.
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Isuofia: Additional property clearing and fencing extension will be carried out at a cost of ₦150,692,345.91.
5. Anambra Mix-Use Industrial City (AMIC), Ogboji: FrankTorch Nig Ltd. will extend the 33 KV line from the Oji-River sub-station for ₦1,742,706,051.91. Zamic Ventures Ltd. will install a dedicated injection sub-station for ₦1,240,500,000.
6. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University College of Medicine: El Bukelz Nig Ltd. will supply and install a 200 KVA/11KV transformer for ₦42,759,372.
7. Naval Base Renovation The Naval Base Complex at Iyiowa Odekpe, Ogbaru: To be renovated by El Bukelz Nig Ltd. for ₦76,244,438.35, with a two-month completion period.
8. Alex Ekwueme Square: Pazim Engineering Ltd will supply and install UV-resistant chairs at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, for ₦715,119,562.50, to be delivered in six weeks.
9. Anambra State Solution Data Platform: Octave Analytics and Insights Ltd will develop this platform for ₦97,087,625.