In continuation of his mass road construction in Enugu State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has flagged-off five additional road constructions in the state amidst jubilation from the benefitting people of Enugu Northsenatorial 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 Udenuring roads as they are located within Udenu council area and are linked one to the other.
In a speech before the flag-off in each area, Governor Ugwuanyirecalled his inauguration speech of 29th May 2015 which he said thatthe principle trust of his administration is the creation of moreurban areas in the state, adding that the flag-off of the roads werein keeping with the promise.
In his words, “I wish to thank God for the opportunity given to us toserve you in the capacity we found our selves. You may recall that Imake it clear in my inauguration speech of 29th May 2015 that one ofthe principle trusts of this administration would be creation of moreurban areas in the state.”
The governor affirmed his determination to impact positively on thelives of the people of the state who gave him overwhelming support.In a brief remark on the occasion, the Speaker of the State House ofAssembly Hon Edward Ubosi appealed to the people of the area whoseland is affected by the road construction to bear with the stategovernment, adding that it is the sacrifice they are to make for thedevelopment of the area. He said, “Let it be the contribution you areto make towards the development of our communities.”
The speaker said that Governor Ugwuanyi is the David of the people ofEnugu State that has come to salvage his people, adding that allshould continue to give him support.
The State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. PatrickIkpenwa in a remark, advised the people of the area to guide theequipment and roads under construction, urging them to own the roadprojects for their interests and development.In their separate speeches, the Chairmen Nsukka and Udenu localgovernment areas, Messrs Charles Ugwu and Amechi Nwodo thankedGovernor Ugwuanyi for remembering their council areas that wereforgotten by the past administrations in the state.
They expressed delight that despite the economic melt down in the country that thegovernor 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 GovernorUgwuanyi for the gesture, adding that they would support any bill thatis intended to impact on the people of the state.
