Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has said that his administration will foster justice, equity, and fairness in the distribution of basic amenities.
The governor gave the assurance in Nsukka at a consultation meeting. He was represented by the Chairman of the Nsukka Urban Renewal Committee, Chris Offor.
Offor said the committee was constituted in line with the vision and policy thrust of the governor to “open up rural areas, create more urban areas in Enugu State, boost economic activities and reduce unemployment”.
He noted that Nsukka is “the second largest urban area in Enugu State and a university town founded over 50 years ago”. He said the town deserves a facelift to compete with its contemporaries in attracting technology and knowledge-based businesses for the socio-economic growth of the state.
The committee’s chairman said that the governor’s passion for the development of the entire state in line with his campaign promises and broad-based vision is remarkable and desires the support of the people of the area.
He said that the committee is one of the numerous programmes by the governor geared towards development, adding that he has also embarked on programmes aimed at developing other satellite towns including Abakpa Nike, Emene, and Independence Layout Phase II.
Offor said the committee has made progress, adding that the public hearing was imperative, in view of the need to consult widely with the people to have a holistic idea of the challenges and make appropriate recommendations to the government.
Those who spoke at the event harped on the need to find a lasting solution to flooding, clogged drainage system, poor state of internal road network, erection of illegal structures on waterways, scarcity of water, inadequate healthcare facilities, among others.
