Anambra approves ₦489m for night-landing equipment at Chinua Achebe Airport

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By Madu Obi

The Anambra State government has approved ₦489 million for the installation of night-landing equipment at the Chinua Achebe International Airport in Umueri, Anambra East local government area of the state.

This move is expected to enhance the airport's capacity and make it more attractive to airlines and passengers.

The state Commissioner for information, Dr. Law Mefor, said the project was approved during the 34th Anambra State Executive Council meeting.

He stated:, “The Anambra State Executive Council has adopted a series of measures, including the installation of Airfield Lighting at Chinua Achebe International Airport. This is to facilitate night landings.

The contract for the airfield lighting project has been awarded to Mercy Aviation Communication Electronics and Industries Nig Ltd at a cost of ₦489,716,250, with a completion timeline of two weeks.”

The commissioner added that other projects approved by the council included a contract worth ₦125,807,290.63 to Red Clay Consulting for the development of a responsive and commercially viable master plan for Anambra’s heritage sites and tourist attractions.

According to him, the reconstruction of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital gate was also awarded to Triseconds Resources Ltd. for ₦112,700,000.00, with completion expected in two months, among others.

Other projects approved by the state Executive Council include additional property clearing and fencing extension to be carried out at College of Nursing Sciences, Isuofia at a cost of ₦150,692,345.91, power supply enhancements for Anambra Mix-Use Industrial City (AMIC), Ogboji at a cost of ₦1,742,706,051.91 and installation of a dedicated injection sub-station for ₦1,240,500,000 for Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University College of Medicine.

Also approved are the renovation of Naval Base Complex at Iyiowa Odekpe, Ogbaru, for ₦76,244,438.35, with a two-month completion period, supply and installation of UV-resistant chairs at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, for ₦715,119,562.50, to be delivered in six weeks and development of Anambra State Solution Data Platform at a cost of ₦97,087,625,"

The Commissioner said the executive council also approved both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to tackle insecurity, ensuring a safer environment for all residents of the state.