(DDM) – The Anambra State Government has approved fresh contracts worth about ₦43.7 billion to boost infrastructure development across the state.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the projects, which cut across roads, schools, hospitals, and airport facilities, were ratified at the 19th Anambra State Executive Council meeting held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the “Light House” in Awka.
In a statement, the state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, explained that the projects were carefully selected based on their economic and strategic significance.
He stressed that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration would not embark on unnecessary projects simply to score political points ahead of the forthcoming election.
According to him, the government remains committed to completing critical projects while ensuring contractors are promptly paid to avoid the backlog of debts that plagued previous administrations.
Among the major approvals is the dualisation of the Ekwulobia–Ufuma Road, including a bridge, at the cost of ₦37.95 billion, awarded to Lebtech Construction Ltd.
This road is considered vital to connectivity and economic growth, linking several communities and easing transportation bottlenecks in the state.
Also approved is the construction of Adili/Park Road with a spur to the Building Materials Market in Nnewi.
That project, valued at ₦1.4 billion, was awarded to Ferrotex Construction Company.
Another significant approval is the construction of School Road with interlocking pavement stones at Iyiowa Odekpe, awarded to Roadways Nig Ltd for ₦2.23 billion.
The council also awarded ₦172 million for external works at the VIP Lounge (Lot 1) of the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, to Gill Associates Ltd.
A further ₦157.7 million was approved for the supply and installation of furniture for the same lounge, in favour of Gold Coast Sheltera Ltd.
The internal premises of the Anambra State Civil Service Commission in Awka will undergo rehabilitation and asphaltic overlay at the cost of ₦147 million.
For improved traffic safety, the government approved ₦124.9 million for the marking of stop lines, pedestrian crosswalks, and yellow box traps at traffic light junctions statewide.
In Aguata Local Government Area, the Ekwulobia Stadium Complex will receive new facilities, including a playground, volleyball and tennis courts, at the cost of ₦927 million, awarded to M.O. & C Int’l Ltd.
Health facilities are also included in the package, with ₦346.5 million allocated for medical equipment supply and installation at General Hospital, Enugwu-Otu Aguleri.
In the education sector, the government approved ₦174.3 million for the construction of a two-storey classroom block at Awada Secondary School, Obosi, awarded to Conifer Kunstruction Nig Ltd.
Commissioner Mefor said the contracts reflect Governor Soludo’s focus on infrastructure renewal, service delivery, and improved living conditions for residents.
He maintained that the investments would also enhance the state’s attractiveness to local and foreign investors.
The approvals come at a time when residents expect continuity in infrastructure growth, as the Soludo administration positions itself ahead of the next election cycle.