Ebonyi Gov't Approves N520m for Ekumenyi Boulevard, Abandoned Trader Centre’s Redesign
From OMAKA OKOH (Abakaliki)
Ebonyi State has approved the sum of N520m for Nnodo Ekumenyi Boulevard and the abandoned Trade Centre.
The commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor, who disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of Wednesday State Executive Council Meeting held in Abakaliki, siad N450m is approved for the design and consultancy services for the Nnodo Ekumenyi Boulevard while N70m is for the redesign and consultancy services for the Trade Centre.
He said: "Following earlier approval of the design for the Nnodo Ekumenyi Boulevard, the Council approved the sum of N450m for both the design and consultancy services.
“In a related development, the sum of N70m for the redesign of the Trade Centre was also approved for release by the council. This sum also covers consultancy services for the project.”
The Commissioner also noted that the State Executive Council has ordered the ministry of lands to write a one month notice to the illegal occupants in the state government's land to demolish and vacate the government land .
“Arising from the unwanted trespass of government land at Aguognoriga Layout, EXCO directed the Commissioner for Lands to notify illegal occupants of the said-layout in writing to demolish and vacate within one month, failure of which government will proceed with the demolition. This is aimed at returning the Layout to its original plan.
"The government has also approved the fencing of the University of Aeronautic Engineering Ezza In an effort to avoid unnecessary encroachment into the University.
"The Council approved perimeter fencing of the university’s land. The Council also directed the State Council for Public Procurement to advertise the jobs to interested bidders”.
On empowerment, the commissioner said: “Sequel to a joint memo by the Commissioners for Human Capital Development, Commerce and Industry, and Agriculture and Natural Resources, EXCO resolved and approved the sum of N2.6bn for Ebonyi State Community and Social Development Agency (EBCSDA) to embark on social development projects in 100 communities that are yet to benefit from the Agency’s intervention across the state. The Agency was also mandated to pay the Labour-Intensive workers across the 13 LGAS.
“N500m was approved for Ebonyi State Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (EBSMEDA) for the empowerment of 10,000 Ebonyians.
“N2.12bn approved for empowerment of farmers through FADAMA and other projects, to boost agricultural production in the state, especially in this farming season,saying "all these approvals are in line with the People’s Charter of Needs manifesto of His Excellency, the Governor.”
