Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has made some significant decisions that will impact the lives of residents in the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor after the 35th meeting of the Council, stated: Firstly ANSEC has approved tax exemptions for groups with business capitals of less than N100,000. This move is expected to support small businesses and low-income earners in the state.
Additionally, the council has devolved more powers to local governments in the area of sanitation. This decision is aimed at enhancing the ability of local governments to manage sanitation issues effectively.
In another development, ANSEC has awarded contracts for various projects, including the rehabilitation of the vandalized injection substation at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, and the provision of free internet access to the Anambra State House of Assembly Complex, Awka.
Other projects that received contract awards include the construction of 151 open stalls at Afuzo Market, Isuofia, and the road-marking of the Amawbia flyover motorway.
The health sector also received a boost as ANSEC approved contracts for the supply and installation of new medical and non-medical hospital equipment at various hospitals in the state.
Overall, these decisions and project approvals demonstrate the commitment of the Anambra State government to improving the lives of its residents and promoting economic growth and development in the state.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting prayed for the soul of 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, stating that the senator’s passing was a major loss that served as a reminder of our mortality.
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.
Details of the contracts are as follows:
“The rehabilitation of the vandalised injection substation at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus 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 two weeks from the date of the contract award.
“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 six weeks.
“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 was awarded to CHRISLAUG LTD at the sum of N367,560,500.00. It will be supplied three months after the mobilisation fee.
“The supply and installation of new medical and non-medical hospital equipment at GENERAL HOSPITAL ANAKU at the sum of N285,473,000.00. It will be supplied three months after the mobilisation fee.
“The ANSEC also approved the memo for the supply and installation of Solar Street Lights within the Awka Metropolis Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3.
“SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 544 NR SOLAR STREET LIGHTS by VIGEO-DOME LTD at the sum of N460,732,148.31. To be done three months delivery post mobilization fee.
“SUPPLY and INSTALLATIONS OF 346 Nr SOLAR STREET LIGHTS ny FRANKTORCH NIG LTD at the sum of N385,605,574.49. To be done two months delivery post mobilization fee.
“SUPPLY and INSTALLATIONS OF 240 Nr SOLAR STREET LIGHTS by HONEYDOVE INTEGRATED at the sum of N163,800,279.7 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.”
