Enugu State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has flagged-off five additional road constructions in the state amidst jubilation from the benefitting people of Enugu North senatorial zone.
The latest of the roads whose construction were flagged off are Opi-Nsukka dual carriage way, Obechara road junction – Umuakashi Mechanic Village – Ikenga Hotels Junction and the Post Office roundabout – Odenigbo round about – Ogurugu road – Ikenga Hotels junction
and the Enugu road Nsukka junction – Umezebi – Nru junction –University gate all within the university town of Nsukka.
Others include Ohom Orba junction – Imilike Ani – Ezimo Uno – Ezimo Agu – Imilike Ogbodu Aba – Obollo Afor Roads, all designated as Udenu ring roads as they are located within Udenu council area and arelinked one to the other.
In a speech before the flag-off in each area, Ugwuanyi recalled his inauguration speech of 29th May 2015 which he said that the principle trust of his administration is the creation of more urban areas in the state, adding that the flag-off of the roads were in keeping with the promise.
In his words, “I wish to thank God for the opportunity given to us to serve you in the capacity we found ourselves. You may recall that I make it clear in my inauguration speech of 29th May 2015 that one of the principle trusts of this administration would be creation of moreurban areas in the state.”
The governor affirmed his determination to impact positively on the lives of the people of the state who gave him overwhelming support.
In a brief remark on the occasion, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly Hon Edward Ubosi appealed to the people of the area whose land is affected by the road construction to bear with the state government, adding that it is the sacrifice they are to make for the development of the area. He said, “Let it be the contribution you are to make towards the development of our communities.”
The speaker said that Governor Ugwuanyi is the David of the people of Enugu State that has come to salvage his people, adding that all should continue to give him support.
The State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Patrick Ikpenwa in a remark, advised the people of the area to guide the equipment and roads under construction, urging them to own the road projects for their interests and development.
In their separate speeches, the Chairmen Nsukka and Udenu local government areas, Messrs Charles Ugwu and Amechi Nwodo thanked Governor Ugwuanyi for remembering their council areas that were forgotten by the past administrations in the state. They expressed delight that despite the economic meltdown in the country that the governor could still embark on these massive road constructions.
Members representing Nsukka East in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Chinedu Nwamba and Dame Nkechi Omeje of Nsukka West thanked Governor Ugwuanyi for the gesture, adding that they would support any bill that is intended to impact on the people of the state.
