Anambra State government has approved a number of projects, including installation of facilities to facilitate night landing at Chinua Achebe International Airport, Anambra.
When installed, aircrafts will be landing at night at the airport.
A press release by the Anambra State commissioner for information, Dr Law Mefor said the project was approved during the 34th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting.
He said: “Anambra State Executive Council has adopted a series of measures, including 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.”
He said the project was awarded for ₦489,716,250, with a completion timeline of two weeks.
Other projects approved by the council included; a contract worth ₦125,807,290.63 to Red Clay Consulting to develop a responsive and commercially viable master plan for Anambra’s heritage sites and tourist attractions, the reconstructed of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital gate awarded to Triseconds Resources Ltd. for ₦112,700,000:00 with completion expected in two months, among others.
He added that the council approved both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to tackle insecurity, ensuring a safer environment for all residents of the state.
