From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo has tasked the South East Development Commission(SEDC) to prioritize railway connecting Southeast states.
Gov Soludo made the charge during the weekly Exco meeting which had the MD/CEO of SEDC, Mr Mark Okoye in attendance.
The governor’s charge was contained in a post ANSEC meeting press release made available to journalists by Law Mefor PhD, the Commissioner for Information.
Recall that Mr Okoye before his appointment as SEDC MD/CEO was the Managing Director (MD), Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA).
Gov Soludo assured the SEDC boss of government support and charged the commission to focus on key projects, particularly the regional railway connecting the five South East states, citing its significant economic benefits.
“ANSEC also supported NAFDAC’s initiative to purge markets of counterfeit and expired drugs, applauding Gov Soludo’s visit to the closed Drug Market in Onitsha.
“The Council urged NAFDAC to expedite inspection and verification, promising support. To combat fake drugs, the Council decided to complete the Anambra State Pharmaceutical Hub, aka Coordinated Wholesale Drug Centre (CWC), at Oba.
“Communities were urged to collaborate with the government to eradicate criminality and insecurity. ANSEC thanked Ndi Anambra for supporting new security measures and reassured traditional worshippers that the fight against fetishism and sorcery would strengthen, not undermine, traditional worship.
“The Council reaffirmed its commitment to combating evil native doctors who promote wealth without work, and warned against the promotion of Oke-Ite and similar fetish products,” Law Mefor revealed.
He said further that ANSEC approved reconstruction and fortification of the perimeter fence at the Commissioners’ Quarters, Awka, awarded to Aristan Developers Ltd at the cost of N57,500,000.00
Law Mefor said that the construction of 2 NR model gates at general hospitals,with additional work of landscaping; interlocking and fencing of Enugwu-Otu Aguleri Hospital Compound awarded to Daluchukwu & Bros Impex Ltd at the cost of N310,718,114.73 was also approved by ANSEC.
He said repainting and renovation of the VIP stand, awarded to KUV Homes & Properties at the cost of N107,119,753.69 as well as reclamation and control of flood and gully erosion at the Cosmetics Market, awarded to Acode Energy Services Ltd at the cost of N188,174,822.19 were also approved by the council.