Anambra frowns at bush burning; signs MOU with Dozzy Group for the development of 30 hectares of land

The Anambra state government has signed a memorandum of understanding with another indigenous firm for the development of  thirty hectares of land at the Awka New layout.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Governor Willie Obiano at the governor's lodge Amawbia.
The indigenous firm, the Dozzy Investment Limited, a subsidiary of Dozzy group, has the capacity to develop and manage property mainly housing development, and they are to build four bedroom detached duplex, five bedroom detached  duplex with a two room auxiliary buildings among others.

Signing the MOU, Governor Obiano noted that it is very important that decent accommodation is made available for Ndi Anambra and other non indigenes in the state as the state expands.
 Governor Obiano expressed the joy that the project to be cited in Awka capital territory will in conformity with the three flyovers in Awka, give the   state capital a befitting look.
 He called on investors to build high rise buildings since the state soil texture will contain them.
Speaking Earlier, the chairman  of ANSIPPA and the traditional ruler of Umuoji Igwe Cyril Enweze explained that the total investment is nine point two eight billion naira out of which government’s contribution amounts to one point two eight billion naira while the developer invests eight billion naira.

 In a speech the executive chairman of  Dozzy  group, Dr Daniel Chukwudozie , noted that the state is now a hub for business activities due to the enabling environment provided by the governor especially in terms of security. 

The Commissioner for housing, Engineer Frank Offor maintained that Anambra state is fast leading in terms of influx of investors as a result of the secured environment.

Speaking at the end of the ceremony, the Managing Director Awka Capital Development Authority Mr Mike Okonkwo, added that Governor Obiano gave them mandate, to make Anambra look like Dubai.

Meanwhile, Anambra state government yesterday frowned at all forms of bush burning around the state and warned individuals and groups to desist from the act.
In a statement signed by Dr. Mrs Uju Nwogu, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism it regretted that incessant bush burning has resulted to loss of lives and property worth several millions.
The release read: ‘’The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to the indiscriminate act of bush burning across the state by individuals and group of individuals who are either hunting, clearing bushes or burning bushes preparatory for the coming farming season.

‘’This unfortunate practice and the careless handling of inflammable materials by some citizens have also led to incessant fire outbreaks in the State.

‘’Government wishes to remind all Ndi Anambra that mindless burning of bushes especially in the dry season leads to uncontrolled fire mishaps as experienced in recent fire incidents in the state that have caused loss of innocent lives and property.

‘’As the Lassa fever disease caused by eating of infected rats and rats-infested food items spreads nationwide, government is worried that the continued burning of bushes  could expose the State to the deadly disease.

‘’Consequently, government  by this announcement, cautions Ndi Anambra to observe basic domestic fire tips like remembering to put off their gas cookers & cylinders and other domestic cooking appliances after cooking.They should also be mindful of how they prepare for the coming farming season by de-emphasizing uncontrolled bush burning and hunting for bush rats.