By Rose Oranye
The ANSEC approved several
projects, including the installation of airfield lighting at Chinua Achebe International
Airport. This initiative, awarded to Mercy Aviation Communication Electronics
and Industries Nig Ltd for ₦489.7 million, will enable night landings for the
first time. The project is expected to be completed in two weeks.
In a bid to improve security
across the state, ANSEC has adopted a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic
strategies, focusing on creating a safer environment for residents. The council
also awarded a contract worth ₦125.8 million to Red Clay Consulting to develop
a comprehensive master plan for Anambra's heritage sites, aiming to boost
tourism and make these attractions commercially viable.
Among the infrastructure
upgrades approved is the reconstruction of the entrance gate at Chukwuemeka
Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital by Triseconds Resources Ltd,
valued at ₦112.7 million, with a two-month completion timeline. Similarly,
additional property clearing and fencing at the College of Nursing Sciences,
Isuofia, will be carried out for ₦150.7 million.
To enhance power supply,
FrankTorch Nig Ltd will extend a 33 KV line to the Anambra Mix-Use Industrial
City, Ogboji, for ₦1.74 billion, while Zamic Ventures Ltd is set to install a
dedicated injection sub-station costing ₦1.24 billion. Furthermore, El Bukelz
Nig Ltd has been contracted to supply and install a 200 KVA transformer at
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University College of Medicine, at a cost of ₦42.8
million.
Renovation efforts also include
the Naval Base Complex at Iyiowa Odekpe in Ogbaru, awarded to El Bukelz Nig Ltd
for ₦76.2 million, with completion expected in two months. Additionally, Alex
Ekwueme Square in Awka will be outfitted with UV-resistant chairs by Pazim
Engineering Ltd at a cost of ₦715.1 million, to be delivered within six weeks.
To improve digital
infrastructure, ANSEC has commissioned Octave Analytics and Insights Ltd to
develop the Anambra State Solution Data Platform, valued at ₦97.1 million.
These projects collectively aim to enhance development, security, and the
overall quality of life in Anambra State.
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