Calabar Municipality Chairman,Anam, Embarks on Renovation Of Council Headquarters
THE chairman of Calabar Municipal Council and the Mayor of Calabar, Apostle (Rt. Hon.) James Anam, has embarked on a major renovation and rehabilitation of infrastructure in the Calabar Municipal Council Headquarters.
The goal of the Project is to upgrade critical infrastructure across Calabar and provide conducive working environment for political office holders and staff of the Council.
The Mayor of Calabar, Apostle (Rt. Hon) James Anam, who disclosed this while interacting with journalists, said the Project will include rehabilitation of internal roads within the Council, renovation of the Political Block building and Skills Acquisition Centre, as well as the upgrading of facilities at the Ikot Ishie Market.
He said the Project will also include restoration of public power supply and provision of water in the Council Headquarters.
The Mayor spoke of the determination of his Administration to decongest markets and major roads within the Council Area.
He explained that the new revenue payment format being introduced by the Council is aimed at boosting internally generated revenue and addressing issues of revenue leakages.
He said special attention will be paid to the Ika-Ika Oqua Market, where Market levies and tolls will henceforth be paid through POS.
Apostle Anam said he was confident that the projects will bring numerous benefits to the community, including improving road safety, reducing traffic congestion, enhancing public services and amenities, increasing access to clean water and proper sanitation.
He assured that this initiative will boost economic growth and job creation, thereby enhancing quality of life for citizens and residents of the Municipality.
Apostle Anam revealed that the exercise is expected to be completed within his first 100 days in office.
He assured citizens that the Project will be executed transparently, with regular updates and progress reports
