By Praise Chinecherem
Anambra State government has regretted its press release revealing award of installation of solar-powered street lights in Awka metropolis.
Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor who disclosed this in a statement said the unit cost was on the high side and should be reviewed downward.
He urged the public to disregard the earlier release indicating approval of the lights, promising an updated version following eventual decision on the matter.
The statement reads, “At the 35th Anambra State Executive Council Meeting, held at the Council chambers in Awka, the council debated extensively the memo on the installation of solar-powered street lights in Awka metropolis and resolved as follows:
“That the unit cost was on the high side and should be reviewed downward.
“The memo was thus stepped down and was rescheduled for re-presentation at the next ANSEC meeting where all specifications would be available.
“The slip in the last release, which reported the street light project as having been awarded is therefore regretted and should be treated as such. The public will be updated when a decision is eventually taken on the matter.”
