Restoration of ‘Abakaliki Street’ Designed to Correct ‘a Historic Mistake’ – Anambra Govt

By Praise Chinecherem

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has approved the award for construction of N1.65billion 3.2km Nri-Agbanagbo-Nimo road by Lebtech Construction Ltd.

He also approved the award for construction of a one-story building student centre at Nwafor Orizu College by Ozoh United Ventures Nig Ltd at the cost of N596,759,814.56.

Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor who disclosed this in a statement said the approval was made at the 17th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Meeting.

He said the Council also applauded restoration of Abakaliki Street earlier renamed Club Road by immediate past administration.

The statement partly reads, “The Restoration of the name, Abakaliki Street, which was renamed Club Road in 2018, by the then administration, was well received by the Council.

“The restoration was done to correct what ANSEC called ‘a historic mistake’ and to restore the historical significance of the street.

“The council reiterated the oneness of the Igbo ethnic group, seeing states in the zone as mere administrative conveniences and not identities.

“The Power Project for Anambra Mixed-Use Industrial City (AMIC) was reported to be ready soonest, signalling a major first step towards activating the Anambra Industrial Park, ready for investors.

“The following contract awards were approved: Construction of 3.2km Nri-Agbanagbo-Nimo Road; Contractor: Lebtech Construction Ltd; Contract Sum: N1.65B.

“Construction of a One-Story Building Student Centre at Nwafor Orizu College; Contractor: Ozoh United Ventures Nig Ltd; Contract Sum: N596,759,814.56

“Provision of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Facilities at Nkwo Umunze and Environs; Lots 1 and 2; Contact Sum: N177,671,198.22

“Provision of Adequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Facilities at Chief Jerome Udoji State Secretariat, Awka; Contractor: Kennolly Enterprises; Contract Sum: N172,655,979.47

“Supply and Installation of Solar Home Systems and Power; Solar Street Lights and Earthing of Anambra Broadcasting Service Stations; Lots 1 and 2; Contract Sum: N420,632,462.21

“Construction of Solar-Powered Borehole and Rehabilitation of 5 No. Non-Functional Boreholes at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus; Contractor: Form-Annex Associates Ltd; Contract Sum: N177,282,725.00

“Supply and Installation of 2No 500 KVA/33/0.415 KV Transformers; Contract Sum: N92,146,708.00

“Provision of Hybrid Power Driven Water Supply Schemes to Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN); Contractor: Kolc Ventures; Contract Sum: N209,272,864.13

“Supply and Installation of Electrical and Mechanical Appurtenances at General Hospital, Anaku – Contractor: Rolgard Integrated Projects -Contract Sum: N56,272,865.99.