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  • Gontor of NCC honoured by Northern youth organisation

    Gontor of NCC honoured by Northern youth organisation

    Director of Financial Services at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Yakubu Gontor, has been honoured by the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for his exemplary professional conduct.

    NYCN is the umbrella body of youths across the 19 northern states including the Federal Capital Territory Abuja (FCT) with one of the objectives being the promotion of national integration and enhancement of investment in Northern Nigeria for sustainable development.

    A delegation of the organisation led by the National President, Dr. Isa Ododo, presented a plaque for the award of Garwuwan Matasan Arewa Nigeria (literally translated as ‘Shield of Nigeria Northern Youth’) during a visit to Gontor in his office at the Commission in Abuja recently.

    Ododo said the recognition was based on Gonor’s professionalism and his standing as civil servant of repute that has made himself a role model to the Nigerian youth.

    He said the NYCN promotes policy formulation and implementation on issues relating to youth development in Nigeria as well as identifying and recognising exemplary personalities whose conducts in their professional calling are worthy of emulation by the youths.

    “The conferment of the title on our honoree was based on his visionary leadership in the industry as well as his selfless service and immense contributions that have enhanced youth development in northern states of Nigeria,” Ododo said.

    Ododo also used the opportunity of applaud NCC Management for its efforts in enhancing digital skills in Nigerian youth through projects such as the Digital Nigeria centre (DNC), among other interventionist projects, which Ododo said, have been put in place to encourage youths to harness their digital skills for self-development.

    In his acceptance speech, Gontor appreciated youth organisation for promoting the youths of northern extraction, urging NYCN executives to use their connections and network with the governments across the country to carry out more awareness on skills acquisition and functional education and need to be professional in all their dealings.

    The recognition by youth council gives credence to the important role being played by Gontor not only as Director in charge of financial matters at NCC but also as a man of integrity managing all financial matters of the Commission, especially with respect to issue of revenue generation and financial prudency required to sustain the independence of the Commission as an impartial telecom industry regulator and arbiter.

  • Nigerian-born academic, Nwauwa, receives Professor of Service Excellence award in U.S.

    Nigerian-born academic, Nwauwa, receives Professor of Service Excellence award in U.S.

    Apollos Nwauwa, a U.S.-based Nigerian historian and professor of Africana Studies, has received Professor of Service Excellence award for his outstanding achievement and excellence in public service.

    Nwauwa received the award at Bowling Green State University, Ohio, U.S.

    The Professorship of Service Excellence is conferred upon members of the faculty who hold the rank of professor.

    It is also conferred on members of the faculty who have established outstanding national and international recognition for professional service and/or public service through their work at the University.

    The award was presented to Nwauwa by the university’s President, Dr Rodney Rogers, and Dr Joe Whitehead, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, also of the university at the institution’s just concluded 34th Annual Faculty Award Ceremony.

    Speaking with NAN in New York on Sunday, Nwauwa thanked the university for the honour bestowed on him.

    “To be recognised and honoured with this prestigious award in a clime other than my country of birth is quite humbling, though I knew that I have been contributing my best within the context of my professional calling and to serving the university community and the public the best ways possible.

    “I never expected that my efforts would be considered the best among peers and to be rewarded with the title/award as Professor of Service Excellence.

    “The award means a lot to me, giving my humble beginnings in Nigeria and more so, earning it in an American university,’’ he said.

    Nwauwa attributed the height attained in his profession to the discipline and support from his parents, saying,” I attribute every stride I make in life to my upbringing in a polygamous home in a Nigerian countryside.

    “With a father who was principled and strict but who stressed the importance of hard work and dignity alongside my mother who was so loving and yet spared nothing in putting me aright, I was minted to face the world beyond them.

    “With 17 siblings in the family, rivalry and competition was intense, but we either played it safe and healthy or incurred the wrath of our father.

    “Our school system in the ‘70s complemented the family discipline.

    “I was a product of the boarding house system in high school and the discipline it inculcated in me through the university system prepared me well for my sojourn and success in Canada and the United States.’’

    NAN reports that the Nigerian- born professor who hails from Ekwe in Orlu, Imo State, earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the then Bendel State University now Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State Nigeria.

    He received his M.A. and Ph.D. in History at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1989 and 1993 respectively and is a member of many learned societies.

    He has taught at many universities in Africa and America.

    Author and co-editor of more than 10 scholarly books and 40 research articles published in journals worldwide, Nwauwa’s most recent research piece on West African Elites has been published by Oxford University in its reference research encyclopedia on Africa.

    Nwauwa is Editor-in-Chief of Ofo Journal of Transatlantic Studies. He serves on the editorial board of several international journals.

    He has dedicated much of his professional life to giving back to Nigeria and Africa not only in terms of teaching and research but also by his mentoring presence.

    In 2016-2017, he took a one-year leave from his university to teach at the University of Calabar and was honoured with an award by his students for his devotion.

    Thereafter, he served as a visiting fellow at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

    Nwauwa is committed to turning brain drain into brain gain or brain circulation

  • FIRS official emerges winner of Africa’s award in taxation

    FIRS official emerges winner of Africa’s award in taxation

    A staff member of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Anthonia Alebiosu, has won the ‘Forty Under 40 Africa Award’ in South Africa.

    The award ceremony, which took place in South Africa in late March, saw Dr. Alebiosu win the taxation category of the award, with over a thousand entries received for the preliminary stage of the award.

    Awardees that won other categories alongside Dr. Alebiosu are the first African woman referee at the 2022 men’s World Cup, Salima Mukansanga; Lagos State Commissioner of Finance, Rabiu Olowo; Global President, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Joseph Owolabi and Broadcast Journalist and British Broadcasting Corporation’s Presenter, Nyasha Michelle.

    The Forty Under 40 Africa Award identifies, honours, and celebrates a cross-section of the continent’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of forty from a wide range of industries. These individuals are committed to business growth, professional excellence, and community service, and have risen-up the ranks of their companies or industries at a relatively young age as a result of this.

    Speaking during the event, the Director of the Award Ceremony, Richard Abbey Jnr, said that they organised the event not only to put a spotlight on young achievers but also to build a strong platform for them to share their voices and opportunities with the next generation of industry pacesetters. This would also help to build a positive attitude in young people to strive for excellence at a tender age.

    “Year after year, we have seen outstanding individuals and trailblasers strive hard with dedication and perseverance by overcoming challenges and economic instability. These are the people we had honored,” Abbey added.

    Dr. Alebiosu is a highly accomplished and versatile professional with a wealth of experience in accounting and taxation and presently works as a Manager at the Federal Inland Revenue Service, where she’s responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenues for the Federal Government. She has over 15 years of work experience, including over 10 years at the Federal Government Revenue Agency.

    She has a strong academic background, having obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Olabisi Onabanjo University, a master’s degree in finance from the University of Lagos, and a Master of Philosophy and Doctoral Degree in Accounting from Babcock University.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Dr. Alebiosu is also a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

    The FIRS official expressed her joy as she received the award and thanked the FIRS for the opportunity to work with the agency.

    She also pledged to remain committed to her work and strive for excellence in all that she does.

  • Transcorp Hilton Abuja wins another traveller review award

    Transcorp Hilton Abuja wins another traveller review award

    Transcorp Hilton Abuja has won the Booking.com’s Traveller Review Award 2023. The award celebrates brands that consistently exceed travellers’ expectations in experience, stay and helping them create lasting memories.

    Transcorp Hilton, which also won the award in 2022, is the flagship hotel of leading hospitality brand Transcorp Hotels Plc., a Nigeria Exchange Group-listed company whose mission is to redefine hospitality in Africa through innovation and exceptional service.

    Dupe Olusola Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc stated that Booking.com’s Traveller Review Award is testament to the continued delivery of great services to guests. The company also won the award in 2022. “We are happy to receive this award again, highlighting our consistency in delivering exceptional experiences to our guests. We go above and beyond to ensure we provide excellence services, and our ability to maintain very high standards has endeared us to our guests who have always made us their preferred choice,” Olusola noted.

    The Transcorp Hotels MD/CEO added that the award is not just recognition, “but it demonstrates how much guests are satisfied with the experiences we offer and how we have been an integral part of the special memories they create at our properties. We remain committed to providing them with exceptional services that exceed their expectations.”

    According to a congratulatory letter signed by Glenn Fogel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Booking.com, the award shows how much Transcorp Hilton Abuja’s guests value the special memories the hotel helps them to make. “I’m excited by what the future holds for our industry. People are embracing travel again, and remembering the many ways in which travel can enrich their lives,” Fogel stated. Transcorp Hotels Plc. has continued to create memorable experiences, constantly expanding its offerings to satisfy the needs of its guests. The company is developing a word-class event center at Transcorp Hilton Abuja to cater to conferences and events. Plans are also in top gear to commence development of Transcorp Hilton Ikoyi, a five-star hotel in the heart of Lagos. even as the company continues to grow its homes, hotels and experiences booking platform Aura by Transcorp Hotels.

    About Transcorp Hotels Plc.

    Transcorp Hotels Plc. is a leading hospitality brand in Africa. The Nigeria Exchange Group-listed company is committed to redefining hospitality in the continent through innovation and exceptional service. Transcorp Hotels Plc owns the multiple-award winning Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Transcorp Hotels Calabar and Aura by Transcorp Hotels, an online platform for booking homes, hotels and experiences. Our purpose is to improve lives and transform Africa, and we are doing this through our strict commitment to doing well and doing good. You can find more information at www.transcorphotels.com

  • NCC Boss, Danbatta bags Regulator of the Year Award

    NCC Boss, Danbatta bags Regulator of the Year Award

    The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, was at the weekend in Lagos, decorated with the 2022 Regulator of the Year Award at the prestigious 11th Edition of the Vanguard Personality of the Year Award where men and women who have distinguished themselves as achievers of excellence in their various fields of endeavours were honoured.

    The award was conferred on Danbatta in recognition of the EVC’s effective regulatory achievements through cutting-edge initiatives, especially during his first five years in office during which Nigeria’s telecom sector has shown spectacular landmarks, at a glamorous ceremony at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday.

    According to organizers of the event, his initiatives strengthened the role of the telecommunications sector as a major contributor to the growth of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as telecoms investment inflows from $36 billion in 2015 to over $70 billion.

    Danbatta also spearheaded a campaign to improve Nigeria’s broadband penetration from the paltry five percent at the time of his appointment to about 30% in 2018. The EVC is currently among those leading the charge for the realisation of the new national broadband penetration target of 70 percent by 2025 since his reappointment in office in 2020.

    While presenting the award, Chief Abiola Dosunmu, the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, said Danbatta was eminently qualified and deserving of the distinct recognition conferred upon him.

    Other eminent Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in professional excellence and service to humanity in the private and public sectors were conferred with various categories of awards at the event including the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote who won the Personality of the Year Award.

    Other awardees include the Kwara State Governor, Abdulraham Abdulrazaq and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde who were present and decorated and the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello Koko who won the Public Sector Icon of the Year.

    Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa was represented by the Deputy Governor of the State, Barrister Kingsley Burutu Otuaro while Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem.

    Distinguished guests at the event were the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande; the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management of the NCC, Adeleke Adewolu; some other members of the Board as well as Management and Staff of the Commission.

  • Nyesom Wike bestows award on G5 govs, Bello, Umahi, Malami

    Nyesom Wike bestows award on G5 govs, Bello, Umahi, Malami

    Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has bestowed an award of Grand Service Star of Rivers State, to four out of the G5 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party.

    Wike presented the award to them at the Rivers State Government Honours and Awards 2022 at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Saturday night.

    The Governors who were bestowed the award are; Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Okezie Ikpazu, Abia; Seyi Makinde, Oyo and Ifeayi Ugwuahi, Enugu.

    Also bestowed with the GSSRS award are Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Bala Mohammed, Bauchi and Ahmadu Fintri of Adamawa State.

    The second category was the award of Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State.

    The beneficiaries include, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, wife of the Rivers State Governor, Justice Suzzette Wike, wives of Seyi Makinde and Donald Duke.

    Similarly, former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Chief Bode George, former Governor of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke, former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, former Ondo State Governor, Olesegun Mimiko, former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji were also bestowed with awards.

    Others are former Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Dakwambo and former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole.

    Other award categories are Public Service (Judiciary), Rivers State legal team that won the return oil wells to the state, were seven Senior Advocates of Nigeria received the award, including Mike Ozekhome and Ifedayo Adedipe.

    The other category is Public Service (legislature), Public Service (Administration), among others.

    While the event was on, many of the award recipients and dignitaries exchanged banters and posed for the photographs, amidst music, drama, comedy and refreshments.

  • 15-yr-old FGGC, Ikot Ibiong, Akwa-Ibom student wins UBA national essay competition

    15-yr-old FGGC, Ikot Ibiong, Akwa-Ibom student wins UBA national essay competition

    Again, FGGC Ikot Ibiong in Akwa Ibom after producing the best overall principal in Nigeria barely two years ago, a student of same school has won the UBA Foundation N5million essay competition in Nigeria.

    It was the 12th edition of the competition that witnessed students from senior secondary schools across the country participate in a rigorous writing process. Hence, at the grand finale, the expectations were high and the moment was tense. The question on everyone’s lips was, who will be crowned winner of the 2022 edition?

    According to Bola Atta, chief executive officer of UBA Foundation, the entries were impressive. Out of over 5,000 entries submitted for the competition, 12 finalists were shortlisted. Among them were 11 girls and a boy.

    “The entries were completely digital because we are trying to go with the times. Interesting enough, we had a 35 per cent participation from the northern part of Nigeria,” she said.

    “Every student who sent in an entry is a winner. To be confident about your writing skills and ambitious enough to enter a competition to further enhance your educational path is laudable. For those that did not come first this year, I would say do not be discouraged. Take it as a challenge to perfect your writing skills and enter for the competition again next year.”

    The judges of the competition were professors from universities across the country. They were Ini Uko of the University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom; Asabe Kabir Usman of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto state; Sam Oneigbo of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; and Tunde Omobowale of the University of Ibadan.

    Asabe noted that the topic on Nigeria’s brain drain for the final essay competition, which the twelve finalists wrote, was striking and timely.

    THE WINNERS AND THE PRIZES

    At the ceremony, Usongobong Paul, a 15-year-old student of Federal Government Girls College Ikot-Obio Itong, Akwa-Ibom, was announced the overall winner of the essay competition.

    The award came with a scholarship worth N5 million to study in any African university of her choice, as well as a brand new laptop among other gifts.

    Usongobong, who was escorted to the event by Akanyere Divinelove Chigozie, her ICT teacher, said she was excited to have won the competition, adding that the experience has bolstered her confidence.

    “I am so grateful to the UBA Foundation for this great opportunity. It has helped me to believe in myself and bolstered my confidence. This scholarship will go a long way towards assisting in my dream to become an ophthalmologist. This opportunity has changed my life and I really appreciate the UBA and the UBA Foundation for this,” she said

    She will also be supported throughout her educational career and beyond with constant mentoring by the UBA Foundation.

    The second prize went to 15-year-old Princess Sholabomi of Value Spring College, Lagos. She won a N3 million educational grant and a laptop; while the third prize of N2,5 million and a brand new laptop went to 15-year-old Sharon Nwajiaku of Ota Total Academy, Ogun state. The other 9 finalists also received brand new laptops as well as consolation prizes, including books and other learning materials.

    A COMMITMENT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

    Oliver Alawuba, UBA group managing director, said the bank remains vested in the youth who are the future of the continent.

    “As a bank, we are interested in empowering our youth, and to do this, we must educate them, through efforts such as these,” Alawuba said.

    “The truth is that we are launching these programmes in all the 20 countries where UBA has a presence. Already, some of these countries have already started. I was in Sierra Leone a few weeks ago where the NEC was held, and I was really encouraged by the enthusiasm and participation. Since we at UBA know that our future lies with our kids, they will take Africa to the world where it needs to be.”

    In his speech, Kennedy Uzoka, chairman of the UBA Foundation, said the organisation has been touching lives and making a solid impact and has produced hundreds of winners, some of who have long graduated from higher schools and have been impacting their communities.

    “I commend everyone for being a part of this event. We set up this competition over 12 years ago because we saw the need to allow students to express themselves and convey their ideas, and over the years, we have seen that we are doing something very unique and truly African. We have given scholarships to over 60 students, and we have been able to produce doctors, engineers, lawyers through this platform,” Uzoka said.

  • Ede Dafinone bags another Award for distinction in the Accounting Profession

    Ede Dafinone bags another Award for distinction in the Accounting Profession

     

    Chief Ede Dafinone, the Delta Central All Progressives Congress Senatorial Candidate, on Saturday was given an Excellent Award for distinguishing himself in the Accounting Profession by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Warri, Delta State.

    Chief Dafinone who is the Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Inaugural Public Lecture Series, held at PTI Conference Center at Warri, tagged: “Petroleum Industry Act 2021 And The Niger Delta Question,” commended the chairman of ICAN, Warri District Society for putting the Inaugural lecture together.

    The award-winning Chartered Accountant at the event, stated the petroleum act requires a better understanding by all Nigerians, but specifically by those in the accounting profession who believes in the implementation of the Act.

    He disclosed that Warri used to play a significant role in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria but has since lost that significant position over the last ten to fifteen years due largely to a self-inflicted crisis.

    According to him, there’s still opportunities for Chartered Accountants in Warri to lead the way in support services such as can be performed through the implementation of the provision of the PIA”, he said.

    He also advised the accountants to take a leadership position in putting together the trust for local communities, adding that as a member of his local community, he is aware that they are yet to look at the impact of the PIA on their relationship with the Oil Producers within their area.

    “This should be a hint to the host communities to start putting together their programs to the development of this trust,” he added.

    The guest speaker, Mr Ayo Akinduyite FCA, the Associate Director, Tax and Regulatory Service, while speaking at the lecture, said that PIB is one of the best things to have happened to the Nigerian Oil and gas industry, stressing that if properly implemented as envisaged, it will be a win-win situation for key stakeholders in the oil sectors and the host community.

  • Delta born Prof Sam Aghalino emerges president of Historical Society of Nigeria+Photos

    Delta born Prof Sam Aghalino emerges president of Historical Society of Nigeria+Photos

    Delta State born Professor Samuel Aghalino on Thursday emerged the president of the prestigious Historical Society of Nigeria HSN as Professor Okpeh Okpeh bows out after his tenure.

    The renown Prof of history and author of many history books until his elevation to this position was the Vice President of Historical Society of Nigeria.

    Aghalino emerged at the ongoing 67th Annual Conference/Congress of the body which was established in 1955.

    He takes over from Prof. Okpeh Okpeh who has done two terms of two years since 2018. Prof. Patrick Iyorwuese Ukase of Kogi State University also emerged as the Secretary General; Dr. Dave Imbua of University of Calabar as Vice President, South- South; Dr. Jimam T. Lar from University of Jos as Council Member, North Central.

    Meet Prof Aghalino

    ABRIDGED PROFILE OF PROFESSOR SAMUEL OVUETE AGHALINO
    Professor Samuel Ovuete Aghalino, Ph.D., FHSN, is with the Department of History and International Studies, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

    In addition to a doctorate degree
    in History, he holds a Certificate in Leadership, Strategy and Change Management, from the
    Centre of Applied Entrepreneurship, University Coventry, Coventry UK; Certificate in Preparing to Manage Human Resources, University of Minnesota and Certificate in Work
    Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal and Professional Productivity, University of California, Irvine, Division of Continuing Education among others. Until recently, he was the Head, Department of History and International Studies, and Director,
    University of Ilorin Archives and Documentation Centre. Aghalino’s research interests are in the areas of Economic and Social History, with emphasis on the oil armada and
    socio-economic change in the Niger Delta, Nigeria.

    He has published extensively in local,
    national and international journals and chapters in books. He is the author of a number of books including Oil Exploitation in the Western Niger Delta: A Cost-Benefit Analysis, 1956-1995 ( Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert, 2011 and his commissioned and edited
    book , Delta Beyond Oil: A Quest for Sustainable Development (Benin City: Mindex, 2014) , which received commendation from the Delta State Government.

    Aghalino is the
    Vice President and a Fellow of the Historical Society of Nigeria. Aghalino has attended and presented papers in a number of learned conferences in Singapore, Germany, Kenya,
    the US, UK, to mention just but a few. In 2016, he received the Presidential Award in recognition of his outstanding services to the Historical Society of Nigeria. As an avid participant in the annual congresses of the Historical Society of Nigeria, he is the
    Chairman, Conference Organising Committee, Chairman of the Biographical Series Committee, Chairman, Ethics Committee as well Chairman, Fellows Night Committee.
    He is a Member, Publications Committee, Senate Representative to Council and several committees in the University of Ilorin. He is the Editor, Ilorin Journal of History and International Studies, and he is on the Editorial Boards of national and international
    journals.

    Professor Aghalino was a visiting Lecturer to several universities and also external examiner, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in several universities. He a resource person and subject expert to JAMB and have participated in
    accreditation/resource verification of programmes for the National Universities Commission.

    By way of community service to Delta state and Nigeria, he was member,
    Governing Council, Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu , and Chairman,

    Governing Council, College of Education, Warri. He was a member of the Delta state Think-tank to the 2014 National Confab in Abuja. Professor Aghalino is currently a member of the Governing Council, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. Aghalino is a multiple recipient of awards and also a community mobiliser and
    he is married with children.

  • Anambra to wear new look as Soludo awards contracts for flyover, more roads

    Anambra to wear new look as Soludo awards contracts for flyover, more roads

    Anambra state to wear new look as Governor Charles Soludo endorses contracts for flyover and more roads.

    On assuming office, the Anambra governor who is barely one year in office had promised to change the road map of one of the oldest states in Nigeria.

    To bring this to reality, the State Executive Council (ANSEC) recently approved and awarded contracts for the construction of a flyover at Ekwulobia to decongest the hellish traffic jam often experienced at the roundabout. Other adjoining roads around the area to be constructed include the Nanka –Ekwulobia – Aguata local government headquarters road (2.0km); Ekwulobia – Oko road (0.825km) and Ekwulobia – Isuofia road (1.125km). Other ancillary structures and facilities to be built around the Ekwulobia hub are, a bus terminal building, fuel station, security office building, fire station and other external works such as sewage treatment facilities, drainage, landscaping, etc. All the construction work will be handled by A.V. Vision Construction Nig Ltd at the cost of N10,100,000, 000.00 (ten billion, one hundred million) and the work is to be completed in 18 months.

    Also to be constructed by A.V. Vision Construction Nig Ltd are the Isuofia to Nanka Road with spur to Nanka/Obi Adimorah Road (2.2km and 10.3m wide) at the cost of N748,000,085.05k (seven hundred and forty eight million, eighty five naira, fifty kobo).

    Six vital roads in Awka, the capital city of the state that were also among the set of contracts just awarded include, the Club (Abakaliki) Road (2.078km); Regina Caeli to Y Junction (1.173km); Millenium Industry – INEC – Ekwueme Square (1.762km) and Unizik Temp Site – Okpuno – Isuaniocha Junction (6.847km). Others are, Chukwudifu Street (0.297km) and PPSSC – NECO office Road (0.473km). The construction of these roads have been awarded to Niger Construction Company Ltd (Nigercat) at the cost of N6,665,960,804.70k (six billion, six hundred and sixty five million, nine hundred and sixty thousand, eight hundred and four naira, seventy kobo and the company has a target of 10 months to complete the job.

    The construction of Oye Agu Abagana to Nimo Road with spur at Nimo road (5.12km and 10.3m wide) was equally awarded Triconstruct Nig Ltd at the cost of N1,600,013,018.72k (0ne billion, six hundred million, thirteen thousand, eighteen naira, seventy two kobo). The company has 8 months to finish the work.