May 7, 2020
Anambra news

Emma Elekwa Onitsha

No fewer than 4,000 shops belonging to traders of Glorious, Independent and Progress markets in Onitsha South local government area of Anambra State may soon be submerged by flood following threatening gully erosion in the area.

Over 13 traders have already lost their shops to the erosion while others might also be losing theirs if no urgent step was taken to check the menace.

The traders under the Onitsha South Shop Owners Traders Association of Nigeria (OSSOTAN) said half of Haruna Street have already been submerged in the erosion, leaving small portion of the road where only pedestrians passed to enter the various markets located around the Onitsha main market.

Conducting newsmen round the affected road, President General, OSSOTAN, Chief Eric Uwaoma, accompanied by the Chairman of Haruna Street Traders Association, Mr. Emmanuel Idoko, said Jaruna Street remained the only road that linked the whole markets in Onitsha South Local Government to Onitsha Main Market and other markets in Onitsha North through the Niger Bridge Head.

He said, “Unless the government intervenes, traders coming from outside the state, particularly those crossing River Niger will no be able to access Onitsha Main Market, Sokoto Road Market, Bida Road and other markets located in Onitsha North Local Government Area.

“That road is very important and that is why we are appealing to Governor Willie Obiano, Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Wealth Creation, Chief Uchenna Okafor and the President General of Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association, ASMATA, Chief Ikechukwu Ekwegbalu to help us repair the road.

“Let them, as a matter of urgency save the road and over 4000 shops from being submerged by the erosion now the rainy season has not started fully.”

NairalandSon:
Obiano/FG, where una dey?

Kyase:
which FG? where peter obi

mrvitalis:

Are u dumb ...is it peter obi that collect our vat ? Bros respect your self

Kyase:
which FG? where peter obi

Africonji post=:
What was Willy Obiano waiting for that he allowed the erosion to get to this point? Obiano the drunkard should do quick and go. Things were not this bad under Okwute's time.

mrvitalis:

Are u dumb ...is it peter obi that collect our vat ? Bros respect your self

PortHarcourt1st:
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Even when Abia your state is dead with no road, no government presence but you are still more concerned with Anambra that's like America compare to your shithole Abia state. Your fat useless drunkard Okezie is yet to complete a single FLYOVER in 5yrs. Abia state is cursed

Kyase:
which FG? where peter obi

Africonji:
What was Willy Obiano waiting for that he allowed the erosion to get to this threatening point? Obiano the drunkard should do quick and go. Things were not this bad under Okwute's time.

Africonji:

But why wait until now? 4000 shops are at risk because of his negligence. Listen, all the so-called capital projects are avenues to eat money. When the next PDP government takes over the state, a lot of atrocities will be exposed. Obiano spends more money on expensive champagne than capital projects. Don't be deceived nwokem. Shine your eyes.

Melezenawii:


How much VAT does Anambra contribute?


See the Five States that contribute more:

Lagos has the highest VAT collection, amounting to 55% of Nigeria’s VAT

According to her, FCT has the second place with 20%, while 6 % in Rivers, 5% in Kano and 1% in Kaduna.

PortHarcourt1st:
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This is the condition of ABA, the best town in Abia state. Aba is a disgusting dilapidated sewage pit toilet but you are not worried about your fat drunkard incompetent governor Okezie. Many Abians will wish to have an Obiano. See your disgusting sewage state coupled with erosion that is ravaging you guys in Abia state

gwafaeziokwu:


So Peter Obi have not answered you since then. Nawa ooooo

I thought the palliatives he shared reach your side. Sorry oooo

But you can call Tinubu on phone na, may be he can find you something.

Don't bother with Ortom, he is as useless as they come. Hunger dey bad I swear.

mrvitalis:

Are u dumb ...is it peter obi that collect our vat ? Bros respect your self

IkeOnyia:
Thank you very much. It is estimated that Peter Gregory Onwuabasi Obi the demented thief stole not less than 50 billion before leaving office in 2014. Applying just 2% of that money will fix that erosion problem instead of wasting it on presidential ambition of 2023 that will never succeed.

Kyase:
which FG? where peter obi