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Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led government would be commissioning major projects, including those in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area. Okpoko, once the largest urban slum east of the Niger, has been transformed into a model of urban regeneration.
The commissioning, according to Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor is part of week-long activities marking 3rd anniversary celebration of the current administration.
Mefor said the decision was part of the decisions reached at the 5th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC).
The statement reads, “The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) at its 5th meeting held on March 3, 2025, congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR on his recent award as the Sun Newspaper’s Governor of the Year. The award, received in Lagos, was dedicated to the Solution Team (ANSEC), stakeholders, and the people of Anambra State.
“The Council also commended Governor Soludo’s launch of the Anambra Geographic Information Service (ANAMGIS), a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to modernise land administration. ANAMGIS provides an automated land authentication and certification system, making it easier for Ndi Anambra to access land services.
“As the Soludo administration approaches its 3rd anniversary on March 17, 2025, the Council noted that the week-long celebrations will feature the commissioning of major projects, including those in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area. Okpoko, once the largest urban slum east of the Niger, has been transformed into a model of urban regeneration.
“The Council approved several strategic contracts:
- Development and Publication of Anambra State Laws: Lextech Ecosystem Ltd was awarded the contract for the development and publication of the electronic database of revised Anambra State laws and associated services at the cost of N89,139,000.00.
- State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment: Oxygen Healthcare Ltd will supply and install state-of-the-art medical equipment at the State Trauma Centre, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku Awka, at the cost of N2,193,772,108.00.
- 2-IN-1 Urban Regeneration Projects: The contract for the 2-IN-1 Urban Regeneration Projects at the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, was awarded to Zhontiang Construction Company at the cost of N273,026,399.67.
- Security Equipment: Stansol Synergy Ltd will supply and install security equipment in the new Government House & Governor’s Lodge, Awka, at the cost of N131,627,533.73.
- Bumper Car Building and Drivers’ Lounge: Zhontiang Construction Company was awarded the contract for the construction of the bumper car building, drivers’ lounge, and covered walkway at the Solution Fun City, Awka, at the cost of N545,697,137.00.
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