100 DAYS OF MAYOR OF CALABAR
Since assuming office as the Mayor of Calabar, Apostle Rt Hon James Anam has demonstrated his burning quest to propel Calabar Municipality to new heights in all ramifications to reflect its status as the state capital and a bustling cosmopolitan city.
Currently,the Council Secretariat is wearing an enticing aesthetics as renovation works have commenced at the political and administrative blocs.
This is intended to create an enabling environment and conducive working atmosphere for staff and political office holders to guarantee optimum service delivery.
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Another innovative approach introduced by the Mayor is the engagement of revenue consultants to optimize the revenue generation capacity of Council. This drastic step will curb leakages in the system, boost IGR indices, eliminate thuggery and ensure that all revenues meant for Calabar Municipal Council gets to designated statutory accounts,no longer private pockets.
To stimulate grassroots economy,the various markets around the Municipality have been earmarked for upgrading to pave way for provision of essential amenities like modern conveniences, boreholes and easy access for fire service trucks during emergencies at every market to curtail perennial fire outbreaks. Also,traders hitherto obstructing traffic around Marian Market have been relocated.
Regular engagement with the various Divisional Police Officers, designated representatives from the Military and Para Military outfits has been on the increase to compliment state government efforts in ensuring adequate protection of lives and property of the citizenry, creating enabling environment for businesses and investment climate for investors.
Education and Health sectors are set to witness massive intervention in terms of equipments, rehabilitation and remodeling concepts.
Reintroduction of bursary payment, payment of common entrance fees,grant to students of Calabar Municipal extraction especially in key discipline are all on the menu for the people of Calabar Municipality under Apostle James Anam.
Given its status as a melting point and pioneer capital of the country. Calabar Municipality harbour Nigerians from virtually every known tribe and religion.To foster unity, understanding and peaceful co-existence,Anam's cabinet comprise erudite Nigerians from Igbo,Yoruba,Hausa, our sister state, Akwa Ibom.
According to Anam,"We are poised to change the negative narrative about governance at the local government level. Our economic blueprint is people-oriented, crafted to address peculiar needs and aspirations of our people and above all, to replicate the people's first mantra at the grassroots.
