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By Okechukwu Onuegbu
Anambra State government, on Wednesday, revealed that the State owned Chinụa Achebe International Airport would soon begin to receive aircrafts at night following commencement of new projects.
The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, who disclosed this in a statement, revealed that it was part of what they resolved at 34th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC).
According to him, the State government awarded the Mercy Aviation Communication Electronics and Industries Nig Ltd a contract of ₦489,716,250 for Airfield Lighting at Chinua Achebe International Airport to facilitate night landings.
He said the project would be completed within two weeks, describing it as part of their enhanced Security Measures involving kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to tackle insecurity for safer environment to all residents.
"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.
"Infrastructure Upgrades: 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.
" College of Nursing Sciences, Isuofia: Additional property clearing and fencing extension will be carried out at a cost of ₦150,692,345.91. Power Supply Enhancements: - 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. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University College of Medicine: El Bukelz Nig Ltd. will supply and install a 200 KVA/11KV transformer for ₦42,759,372.
"Naval Base Renovation The Naval Base Complex at Iyiowa Odekpe, Ogbaru, will be renovated by El Bukelz Nig Ltd. for ₦76,244,438.35, with a two-month completion period. 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. Anambra State Solution Data Platform: Octave Analytics and Insights Ltd will develop this platform for ₦97,087,625," the statement added.