…The Anambra state government also approved three major activities for the second-term swearing-in
ANAMBRA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | The Anambra State Government has approved and awarded contracts valued at about ₦604 million for road and other critical infrastructure projects aimed at promoting social cohesion, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing the wellbeing of residents across the state.
The government also approved three major activities for the second-term swearing-in of Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, and constituted subcommittees to ensure seamless coordination of the events.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, announced that the swearing-in programme will feature an interdenominational church service on Sunday, March 15; the oath-taking ceremony on Tuesday, March 17; and a thanksgiving service on Sunday, March 22.
Mefor explained that the approvals and other key resolutions were reached during the second meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council in 2026, held at the Light House in Awka on March 2.
Among other decisions, the council reviewed and endorsed the sentencing of Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Ọkụkụ Tiwara Akị,” and approved the demolition of his shrine and “Oke Ite” pots as part of efforts to restore moral and social values in the state.
Part of the statement read, “Several important resolutions were adopted at the second Executive Council meeting of 2026, including arrangements for the governor and deputy governor’s second-term inauguration.
“The Council approved three main events for the swearing-in of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, and Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, and set up subcommittees to ensure smooth implementation.
“The Council also welcomed the sentencing of Chidozie Nwangwu, known as ‘Akwa Ọkụkụ Tiwara Akị,’ and the destruction of his shrine and ‘Oke Ite’ pots as part of the administration’s campaign for moral and social rebirth.
“It described the move as a significant step toward restoring Anambra’s moral order, reaffirming the Igbo philosophy, ‘Aka aja aja na-ebute ọnụ mmanụ mmanụ’—hard work brings prosperity, as the guiding principle of the state’s reform efforts.”
The commissioner further disclosed that Ekwueme Square in Awka has now been designated strictly for government functions and will no longer host private events. The facility is regarded as an extension of the Light House, while the Multipurpose Arena at the Awka Township Stadium has been approved to accommodate private events previously held at the square.
Breakdown of approved projects includes:
₦164,396,750.11 as cost overrun for the construction of an IAAF-standard five-lane spray system track and natural grass pitch at the Ekwulobia Stadium Complex, awarded to Phimax Global Enterprises Ltd.
₦72,628,864.59 for road marking and installation of thermoplastic speed bumps along the 10.043km Afor Nkpor–Eke Obosi Road.
₦121,948,995.00 for the supply and installation of 10 units of 40-foot containers across various locations as temporary accommodation for security personnel, awarded to Achufusi Ventures.
₦172,192,325.77 for Lot 1: asphalt surfacing of the internal dual carriage driveway at the ICC Awka.
₦175,388,731.57 for Lot 2: asphalt surfacing of the service lane leading to the State House of Assembly and High Court Complex in Awka.
Earlier, on January 16, it was reported that the state government had approved contracts worth about ₦16.7 billion for road, electricity, and other infrastructure projects to drive development.
The approvals align with ongoing enforcement of road setback regulations on newly constructed dual carriageways by the Ministry of Environment and Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade), following resolutions reached at the first Executive Council meeting of 2026 held at the Light House, Awka.
