A Livable, Sustainable Anambra
Exploring Partnerships for the Future
A happy new week from all of us at the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency.
Following the feedback we received from our last public engagement session, we are encouraged to organize such sessions on a monthly basis. This time, you get to vote on our next topic. So, what would you like us to discuss?
You can also read our explainer on Industrial clusters and their economic benefit to a State.
This quarter, the Agency is focused on following up on existing projects and bringing them to a conclusion. Last week, we had more site visits, identified new areas for development, and explored more opportunities for engagements with other MDAs. We also joined Mr. Governor’s team on a tour around Onitsha to inspect some projects, met with the Commissioner of Agriculture to discuss some ongoing engagements, and had an interactive session with the Transition Committee Chairmen on possible areas of partnerships.
The details
ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT TOURS ONITSHA TO INSPECT PROJECTS
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Anambra State Government led by Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo toured the city of Onitsha to inspect some ongoing State projects.
ANSIPPA in partnership with other MDAs had submitted reports on various projects that required urgent attention in the city. The State had mandated an inspection of these projects to gauge their economic viability and level of encroachment.
Mr. Governor’s team paid a visit to the four sites for the Onitsha Water Scheme project, the proposed site for the Onitsha Hotel, Convention Centre, and Amusement Park, and the ongoing desilting site covering the Ochanja market to the River Niger.
This visit will inform the next steps in solving the identified issues around the completion of these projects.
ANSIPPA HOLDS AN INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH TRANSITION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Last Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the Agency in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, organized an interactive session for all Transition Committee Chairmen and LGAs Heads of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS).
The session which was held at the International Convention Centre, Awka discussed areas of partnership between the Investment Promotion Agency and the TC chairmen. ANSIPPA placed a request for the cooperation of the Chairmen in identifying existing industries, abandoned projects, and potential investment opportunities at the LGA level.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director, ANSIPPA, Mark Okoye explained that the Agency required the assistance of the government closest to the people to fulfill its role in attracting projects targeted at development. He also asked for the assistance of the Heads of PRS in data gathering as this was essential to making informed investment decisions.
This event is expected to mark the beginning of a continuous engagement between the Agency, the Ministry of Local Government, and the Anambra State Bureau of Statistics.
Also in attendance was the Commissioner for Local Government, Collins Nwabunne, the MD/CEO of the Anambra State Bureau of Statistics, Obiora Obiabunmo, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Business Incubation and Innovation, Chiwe Okoli.
ANAMBRA STATE ATTRACTS MORE AGRO INVESTMENTS
Earlier this year, Springvale Farms, an international player in the agriculture sector expressed interest in partnering with the State to develop an Avocado plantation with a view to exporting the produce to Europe and other international markets.
Last week, the Agency, the Ministry of Agriculture, and Springvale Farms paid a visit to a potential site in Igbariam. With the satisfaction of the investors, the State will commence the process of securing the land for the project.
More details in subsequent newsletters.
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