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Profile/manifesto of chief Willie Obiano Chief Willie Madubuachi Obiano “WMO” Themes: “OBIANO 2014” “CONTINUITY” “FORWARD EVER” PROFILE SUMMARY Chief (Dr.) Willie Obiano, a distinguished banker and technocrat, is a seasoned and proven public policy leader on economic development, financial accountability and human resource development in Anambra State and Nigeria. WMO leads with the combination of hard work, clarity, team spirit and integrity. Chief Obiano is married to Chief Mrs. E V Obiano with a beautiful daughter and a young son. Professional Experience Chief Obiano started his banking career as Officer in First Bank in 1981 from where he moved to Texaco Nigeria Plc as a lead Accountant specializing inBunkering, Lube-blending and Refinery Audits. He was promoted 4 times in his eight-and-half-year-service at Texaco to become Chief Internal Auditor. Chief (Dr.) Willie Obiano was part of the team that audited Texaco Refinery in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1989. He joined Fidelity Bank from Texaco in 1991 as Deputy Manager and head of Audit. He was promoted Manager in 1991, Assistant General Manager in 1993, Deputy General Manager in 2000 and General Manager in 2002 and Executive Director in October, 2003. Between 1991 and 2002, he headed many key Groups and Divisions, at one point or another. As Executive Director of the Mega Fidelity Bank (and No. 2 man), Chief Obiano was in charge of Business Banking (Corporate Banking, Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Treasury, (Naira and Foreign Exchange, Oil & Gas, Telecom & Food and Beverages, Transport and Aviation). All the Regional Managers of the bank reported through him to the MD/CEO. Over the course of his successful career in Texaco and Fidelity Bank, He attended numerous banking and Ma. Educational Profile Chief Obiano was John F. Kennedy Essay Winner 1974 at CKC and holds a national Merit Certificate for outstanding service during his NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) in Benue State, Nigeria in the 1979/80 Service Year. He holds a B.Sc. Second Class Upper in Accounting from University of Lagos (1979) and an MBA in Marketing also from the same university 1993. He is a Fellow (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Honours, Awards and Commendations USAfrica Best of Africa Distinguished Banker Of The Year 2012 Award Patron, Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of (Lagos Mainland) President, AMP8 (Advance Management Programme) of Lagos Business School for Ten years running Member, 2006 BNV (Building New Ventures), Harvard University, USA CLASS member, Harvard Business School, Boston USA and Stanford University John F. Kennedy essay awards 1976 – Second place winner Merit Award NYSC: Best Youth Corper Award By (National Award) Chief Obiano is also Patron of the following Groups: St. Anthony of Padua, Catholic Artistes and Entertainers Association of Nigeria, Catholic Women Association, Aguleri, Priests and Rev. Sisters of Aguleri Origin, Missionary of St. Paul’s Society, Catholic Women’s Organization, Our Lady Queen of Peace, Ifako, Gbagada, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Anambra East Chapter, Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Onitsha Archdiocese, Grand Pillar ST Gerald Catholic Church, Grand Pillar, Catholic Media Division. Community Participation Aguleri conferred on Chief Obiano and his wife in 2000, separate chieftaincy titles for distinguished and selfless service to their community. For over ten years, he generously donated funds to organizations, institutions and persons in Anambra and Nigeria as a whole for positive social developement . Donated food items, blankets, medical supplies, etc. worth millions of naira to 3 (three) camps set up by Anambra State Government for flood victims last year  My Vision “For Anambra State to become the 1st choice Investment destination and a hub for industrialization and commercial activities. My Mission “to create a socially stable, business friendly environment that will attract both indigenes & foreigners to seek wealth creating opportunities in Anambra State” I am passionate, very enthusiastic and will continue the programs of the present administration to transform our state to occupy its rightful place in Nigeria and Africa! CONTINUITY: Building on the enviable foundation laid my Governor Obi, Continuity will be the guiding strategy and theme of my administration. The importance of ‘Continuity’ is evident both at home and abroad as Governments and private institutions who have adopted a similar theme have benefitted immensely. I also intend to adopt the State’s current strategy, christened: Anambra Integrated Development Strategy (ANIDS). Today, ANIDS is and shall continue to be the driving force behind the rapid development taking place across all sectors. Over my administration’s first 12 months, we will work tirelessly to Continue, Complete and Commission (3Cs) all ongoing projects across various sectors in the State. OUR 3Cs APPROACH SHALL IMPACT THE FOLLOWING SECTORS: EDUCATION: Complete:- the construction of phase 2 of over 1,500 classroom blocks for primary schools Completion of numerous faculty and administrative blocks at Anambra State University (ANSU), Igbariam campus all structures at ANSU, Uli campus several classroom complexes and faculty offices Nwafor Orizu College of Education the deployment of more Microsoft Academies ongoing rehabilitation of secondary schools Sustain existing, strong, working relationship with the Church in transforming the education sector WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE Complete:- over 300 km of ongoing road projects state-wide ongoing bridge construction projects across the State the rehabilitation and lightening of Ojukwu expressway, Onitsha HEALTH Continue:- the ongoing construction of hostels and several administrative blocks at Schools of Nursing, Midwifery schools in parts of the State of the construction of new classroom blocks at Schools of Nursing and Midwifery PUBLIC UTILITIES Continue:- the rehabilitation and expansion of N10bn Onitsha water supply scheme the expansion of greater Awka water supply scheme electrification projects across all regions in the Anambra State especially Anambra North Senatorial zone ENVIRONMENT: Continue restoration and beautification of numerous parks across the State the beautification of Onitsha town restoration of over 15 floodplain sites construction of 35 major storm water management and erosion control sites LANDS, PLANNING & HOUSING: Continue ongoing construction of all commissioned housing estates (Ngozika II, Unity, etc.) construction of a modern city settlement (Greenwood) to contain the new Government House,Government Lodge, Judges quarters, large commercial and residential layouts INVESTMENTS & JOB CREATION: Continue Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) negotiations with largest African chicken producer, Rainbow Chicken to build comprehensive chicken production facility ongoing negotiations to secure a joint investment with Africa’s No.1 distillers for the construction of a diqstillery Complete the construction of 2 first-rate hotels in Onitsha & Agulu ongoing construction of 3 ultra-modern shopping malls in Awka, Onitsha & Nnewi the construction via Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement of a N50 billion 260 mw independent power plant in Onitsha the construction of a N3 billion Onitsha football stadium and sports complex  KEY DRIVERS FOR MY ENVISIONED ECONOMIC REFORM We Shall: leverage on our proximity to the River Niger and our boundary with 5 states (Abia, Imo, Enugu, Kogi, Rivers) substantially develop all of our naturally endowed resources (such as natural gas, crude oil and fertile soil) leverage Anambra State’s strong relationships with foreign development finance institutions to raise more counter-part funding for socio-developmental projects introduce the use of Private Public Partnership (PPP) & Build Operate & Transfer (BOT) models to drive development across all sectors ensure that the Federal Government commences full operations of Onitsha Inland Ports secure adequate funding from infrastructure-focused financial institutions for the large scale infrastructure needs of the State Maintain cordial relationship with the President of the Federal Republic. MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF ECONOMIC AGENDA Education Prepare an all-inclusive education master plan to drive further development and progress within the sector Amend the education curricula for primary, secondary and state-owned tertiary institutions to ensure our products can: • acquire sound knowledge and technical skills required by an ever-evolving labour market • continue to create self-employment to tackle high unemployment rates in Nigeria as a whole Creation of 3 State-funded specialized schools for the handicapped across the 3 senatorial zones Introduction of a rigorous recruitment exercise and revised remuneration for teachers to attract the best resources in Nigeria across all levels of education Introduction of basic ICT into all programs at all levels & curricula. Commence projects such as: • “Personal Computers for every teacher by 2015” • “Computer or handheld computer device for every student by 2018…” Provide industry-focused grants & incentives to Colleges of Education, Polytechnics & Universities in Anambra State to become reference for study in any of the following: • Manufacturing, Automobile Technology, Pharmacy, ICT, Agriculture, Building Technology, Clay Technology, Architecture, Metal work and Fabrication, Medicine, Fashion and Interior Decoration, Tourism, etc. Health Prepare a revolutionary healthcare master plan with the support and assistance of UNICEF and WHO to provide healthcare services at affordable costs to the general population Continue significant funding and sourcing of international support for the equipping and management of Amaku Teaching Hospital, Awka Provision of excellent healthcare services leveraging on a voluntary National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to improve technology and subsidize healthcare costs across the State Promote Medical Tourism by persuading the Federal Government to create a Healthcare free trade zone in Anambra State Partner with large foreign healthcare organizations (such as GE Health, Bill & Melinda Gates, etc.) to construct 3 new General Hospitals (Ihiala, Anambra East & Ogbaru) and 2 specialist hospitals in Awka & Nnewi Provision of 10 medical emergency / trauma centres across all senatorial zones Introduce free medical services for underprivileged pregnant women in general hospitals across the State to commence with the Anambra North senatorial district which has the largest population of underprivileged persons Environment Source large financing and technical support from foreign developmental institutions to combat over 750 erosion sites Continue to maintain cordial relationship with Federal Government with a view to attracting more even greater projects from the Federal Ministry of Environment to aid in tacking the State’s erosion issue Create an environment taskforce to enforce against air, water and noise pollution and to reverse current 80% deforestation to reduce new occurrences of erosion Introduce “plant-a-tree” schemes in all primary schools across the State Seek foreign support from indigenes, international donors and Nigerian corporates to exponentially grow the State’s ecological fund Construction of 30 major storm water management and erosion control sites Embark on numerous Channelisation (of flood plains) projects across the State Introduce PPP initiatives for all levels of Waste Management value chain (collection, dump sites and recycling) Provision of modern public sanitary sites in major cities (Awka, Nnewi & Onitsha) via PPP Build Operate & Own schemes Commence large scale beautification projects in Awka, Nnewi and Onitsha Construction of cemeteries across all local governments in the State Infrastructure Development Continue with the expansion of Awka Capital. Build 2 new modern cities/settlements (in addition to the Greenwood city) via PPP with competent real estate financiers which shall come complete with all social amenities (such as water scheme, sewer system, electricity and roads) in Nkwelle Ezunaka & Nnewi Strategically build 700 km of roads, flyovers and pedestrian bridges (in addition to ongoing projects - 300 km) to harness potentials and enhance economic activity in Anambra North senatorial zone Dualisation of major high-traffic roads in our major cities (Awka, Nnewi and Onitsha) Secure foreign infrastructure development institutions to develop an intra-state light rail system connecting all major cities (Awka-Onitsha-Nnewi) within the State Leverage on the State’s strong relationship with the Federal Government to accelerate the construction deployment of inter-state rail transport to Anambra to enable easy movement and transport of raw materials and finished goods manufactured in the State to other parts of Nigeria Provide via a BOT scheme an airstrip with human traffic and cargo facilities in Anambra North senatorial district to foster the development of the Oil & Gas and agriculture sector in the State Modernization of the State’s transportation system by building bus stops, remodeling parks and introduction of an electronic payment scheme Development of a water transportation master plan A, with a view to providing indigenes (especially those in the riverine areas of the State) a quick and reliable transportation option for the movement of human traffic, goods and services Promote more investments in power to complement ongoing projects in power generation (such as the Onitsha 260mw IPP) Leverage cordial relationship with Federal Government to fast-track the construction of the 2nd Niger Bridge, the dredging of the River Niger and Anambra River Commerce & Industry Create Anambra State Markets Agency (ASMA) to rehabilitate, construct and regulate all trade activities in all our major markets across the State Construct new and organized markets via PPP schemes in surrounding towns of Onitsha & Nnewi Invest in supporting infrastructure in existing industrial clusters in Onitsha, Nnewi and Ozubulu and creation of 2 new clusters (Orumba and Achalla) Set-up training schools that focus on educating Small-Medium Enteprise. Incentivize private sector to embrace PPP to provide shared infrastructure statewide for use on “pay as you use” basis, such as: • Automotive parts production towns • Food processing Plants (Mills, Juicers, Packaging plant, etc) • Wood processing Plants • Storage Silos • Food packaging • Promote Exportation Use PPP to set up a Bio-fuel and waste recycling plant to be sited at a major waste dump site in the outskirts of Onitsha Assist existing automobile industry participants and attract at least 1 global auto brand to establish an assembly plant in the State Improve existing patronage to local manufacturers and encourage other States & Federal Government to patronize domestic manufacturers Create an annual N1bn youth empowerment grant scheme modelled after the Federal Government’s YouWin! programme to tackle youth unemployment and foster economic growth Create a new agency solely responsible promoting, protecting, monitoring, regulating and facilitating investments in Anambra State – Anambra State Investment Promotion & Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) Agriculture Prepare a 5-year agricultural transformation agenda leveraging on the Federal Government’s existing plan focusing on the development of the State’s food basin ((Ayamelum, Anambra West, Anambra East and Ogbaru) to ensure Anambra State becomes self-sufficient in all staple foods (rice, cassava, maize and yam) by 2018 Improve and expand the Root Crop Research centre (Igbariam) into a fledged Agro-institute similar to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to provide scientific research capable of enhancing the quality and quantity of the State agricultural produce Creation of large agro-allied zones for commercial and mechanized farming located in the State’s food basin fully equipped with a comprehensive irrigation system, large industrial silos for secure storage and roads infrastructure Create via PPP large agro-processing centres across the State to provide quality consistency and promote exportation of produce from Anambra Mobilise and incentivize foreign and domestic private sector experts to cultivate for local consumption, processing & export: • Yam, Cassava, Palm Oil (kernels), Okro, Pumkins, Rice, Cassava, cocoyam, vegetables • Breeding of poultry, piggery • Encourage PPP initiatives to establish virile industries that process & utilise all the above raw produce Construct via PPP with reputable agro-based Israeli institutions to introduce modern farming technologies to improve yield productivity Housing & Urban Development Embark on an aggressive implementation of the city master plan for Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi jointly prepared by Peter Obi’s Administration and UN Habitat Introduction of a fully automated C of O issuance, structure approval and renovation processes Introduce PPP with reputable developers to build new settlements of 10,000 housing units annually to decongest high population regions of the State Working closely with the Federal Ministries for Housing and Finance, provide for single digit mortgage loans to encourage house ownership amongst working class (civil service and private sector) in the State Security & Social Welfare Creation of Anambra State Traffic and Safety Agency Construct new and rehabilitate existing security agency infrastructure Donation of 500 security patrol vehicles, communication and other surveillance equipment to security agencies across the State Sustain cordial working relationship between all security agencies Grow State’s security trust fund via assistance of blue chip corporations in the State Introduce capacity building programs for Community Vigilante groups Establish 6 new fire emergency stations across all 3 senatorial zones Build upon the recently commissioned Social Security scheme for the elderly Tourism, Sports & Youth Development Prepare a tourism & hospitality policy to promote private sector investments in hotels, resorts, museums, tourist sites and theme parks Establish 21 sport centres across all local governments to discover young talents Establish at least one (1) fully functional Sports Academy via PPP in each senatorial District Upon completion of Onitsha stadium, the State shall bid aggressively to host major games & national sporting events Introduction of annual awards/scholarships to promote sports and youth development Introduction of sports as a major part of primary & secondary school curriculum Judiciary Introduction of a fully automated judicial system: • Centralised Information Management • Desktop Screen • Workflow Engine • Court Calendar • Case File view Improve welfare packages to attract the best qualified judges and supporting staff Provide resources for adequate training programs and summits Establish 21 sport centres across all local governments to discover young talents Administration & Civil Service Embark on an extensive revision of the compensation and welfare packages of Civil Service in Anambra to ensure optimal service delivery, enhanced productivity and a greater quality of life for every staff Introduce a structured, rigorous and transparent recruitment exercise annually Commence annual retreats for all civil servants (level 15 and up) to evaluate ministerial performance and devise strategies to improve performance Continue the recently introduced annual domestic & foreign retreat for senior government officials (members of the Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries and other Political Appointees) 4-year replacement of official vehicles for all qualified Staff (Permanent Secretaries & Directors) Introduce annual training programs for all staff across all levels Enabling Laws In my first 6 months, we will strive to pass into law or amend the following enabling laws to create a legal bedrock for my policies and programs to thrive: Anambra State Environment Protection & Preservation Law Anambra State Investment Promotion & Protection Law Awka Capital Development Authority Law Anambra State Tourism and Hospitality Law Children & Young Persons Law Criminal Justice Law Chief Willie Obiano BSc. MBA. Doctor of Management( HC) .FCA Next Governor of Anambra State.