The 38th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting, held in Awka, celebrated the state’s recent achievements in the National Primary Health Challenge. Anambra emerged as the winner in the South East and the national champion, securing $1.2 million in prize money across two categories.
Key decisions from the meeting included the approval of *Operation Udo Ga-Achi*, a new security intervention aimed at enhancing safety during the Christmas season.
### Business and Economic Reforms
The Council reviewed and approved recommendations from consultative meetings under the Anambra State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) programme. Anambra ranked first in southern Nigeria and seventh nationally in the last ease of doing business review, with strategies set to maintain and improve its standing.
### Infrastructure Projects
The Council approved several infrastructure contracts to sustain the “Solution Government’s” development agenda:
1. **Road and Flood Control Projects**
– **Eze Uzu Junction Rehabilitation**: ₦214 million awarded to Muterbonch & Co Nig Ltd.
– **Chinua Achebe Airport Road Completion**: ₦1.65 billion to IDC Construction Limited.
– **Ekwulobia Flood Control Project Phase II**: ₦4.45 billion to AG Vision Construction Nig Ltd.
2. **Modern Bus Terminal Development in Ekwulobia**
– Construction of 624 stalls: ₦577 million to Crystal Dove Construction.
– Gatehouse and perimeter fence construction: ₦128 million to Crystal Dove Construction.
3. **Rehabilitation of Federal Roads**
– Amawbia Flyover to Arroma Junction: ₦327.8 million to New Idea Construction Company Ltd.
### Digital Infrastructure
– Free internet access for Nwafor Orizu College of Education: ₦93.1 million to Swifttalk Ltd.
– Free internet access for the College of Health Technology, Obosi: ₦85.5 million to Croz Enterprises.
### Security Enhancements
– Installation of security gadgets in newly acquired vehicles: ₦234.8 million to Newsbreak International Communication Ltd.
### Other Approvals
– **Outdoor Furniture for Solution Fun City**: ₦467.2 million to Pudsey Limited.
– **Judges’ Quarters Completion in Onitsha**: Additional ₦52.9 million to Tivoge Properties Ltd.
Dr. Law Mefor, the Commissioner for Information, emphasized that these projects reaffirm the government’s commitment to infrastructure development, security, and ease of doing business in Anambra State.
