The Anambra State Government has approved and granted contracts worth around ₦604 million for road and infrastructure projects to promote social cohesion, economic progress, and improve citizens’ lives.
This comes as the state government has approved three key events for the swearing-in of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, for a second term, as well as the formation of many subcommittees to facilitate their flawless implementation.
According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, announced three events: an interdenominational service on Sunday, March 15; a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, March 17; and a thanksgiving service on Sunday, March 22.
Mefor stated that the projects were authorized, as well as other major decisions, at the second Anambra State Executive Council meeting in 2026, which took place on March 2 at the ‘Lighthouse’ in Awka.
During the meeting, key decisions were made, including approving the sentence of Anambra native doctor Chidozie Nwangwu, also known as “Akwa Ọkụkụ Tiwara Akị,” and destroying his shrine and “Oke Ite” pots as part of the fight for moral and social rebirth.
The statement read in part, “Several significant decisions were made at the Anambra State Executive Council’s second meeting of 2026. This includes the swearing-in of the governor and deputy for the second term.
“The Council approved the three primary events for the swearing-in of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, and Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim as governor and deputy for a second term and established several subcommittees to ensure smooth execution.
“The Council evaluated and welcomed the sentence of the Anambra native doctor Chidozie Nwangwu, also known as ‘Akwa Ọkụkụ Tiwara Akị,’ and the destruction of his shrine and ‘Oke Ite’ pots as part of the fight for the state’s moral and social rebirth.
“The Council saw the fight as a significant step toward re-establishing Anambra’s social and moral order, reiterating that the Igbo philosophy, ‘Aka aja aja na-ebute ọnụ mmanụ mmanụ,’ i.e., hard work leads to happiness, is the foundation of the state’s efforts at social and moral rebirth.”
According to the commissioner, Ekwueme Square in Awka is now reserved solely for government occasions and no longer for private events.
“The council also decided that Ekwueme Square, which is now considered an extension of ‘Light House,’ will no longer be available for private events and declared it exclusive for government use. The Multipurpose Arena of the Awka Township Stadium can now host private events previously held at Ekwueme Square.
“Approved projects include the release of the sum of N164,396,750.11 as a cost overrun on the construction of an IAAF-standard five-lane spray system track and natural grass pitch in the Ekwulobia Stadium Complex, including all its appurtenances, awarded to Phimax Global Enterprises Ltd.
“Release of the sum of N72,628,864.59 for road marking and installation of thermoplastic speed bumps along the 10.043 km newly constructed Afor Nkpor-Eke Obosi Road.
“Release of the sum of N121,948,995.00 for the supply and installation of formatted 10 NR 40-ft containers in multiple locations across the state as a temporary accommodation for security personnel, awarded to Achufusi Ventures.
Release of the sum of N172,192,325.77 for Lot 1: Building an asphalt surface on the internal dual-carriageway driveway at the ICC Awka, and release of the sum of N175,388,731.57 for Lot 2: Building an asphalt surface on the service lane to the State House of Assembly and the High Court Complex Awka.
“Release of the sum of N72,628,864.59, for road marking and installation of thermoplastic speed bumps along the 10.043 km newly constructed Afor Nkpor-Eke Obosi Road, was awarded to S.N.U. Ventures,” the statement added.
The Anambra State Government has awarded various contracts worth a sum of about ₦16.7 billion for road, electricity, and other key infrastructural projects aimed at driving social cohesion, economic growth, and improving the lives of its citizens across the state.
This is consistent with the state government’s enforcement of road setback rules on newly constructed dual carriageways, which has begun through the Ministry of Environment and the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, better known as the ‘OCHA Brigade.’
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, Law Mefor, the state commissioner for information, stated that the projects and other major decisions were authorized during the inaugural Anambra State Executive Council meeting in 2026, which was held at the ‘Light House’ in Awka.
