Emmanuel lkpeama
The Anambra State government has inaugurated the 3.2 kilometres Okpunoeze-Uruagu road in Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area.
During the event, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, remarked that Nnewi which is globally known as one of the biggest commercial hubs in West Africa and nicknamed the Japan of the continent deserves befitting infrastructural facilities.
The governor hinted on a master plan to dualize the road leading from Nnewi to Awka, the capital city through Nnobi Adazi and Agulu.
According to the Governor, Soludo said that plans were underway to construct the Nnewi-Ozubulu-Okija-expressway, while assuring the people that most of the ongoing road projects would be completed and inaugurated in record time with quality that can last a minimum of 20 years.
In order to maintain and ensure longevity of the roads, Governor Soludo cautioned traders and residents against displaying their wares on the tarred roads or blocking the water channels with dirt which he noted constitutes nuisance.
The governor reiterated the call for collective efforts from the private sector as well as those representing Anambra in different senatorial districts, to draw the attention of the federal government to the deplorable state of federal roads in their various constituencies for the overall development of Anambra.
Governor Soludo went further to revealed that the Anambra water scheme is now being test-run simultaneously in Awka, Agulu, Onitsha, and environs as well as Otuocha, Awkuzu,while that of Nnewi water scheme would soon commence.
Earlier, the Transition Committee Chairman for Nnewi North, Engr. Chris Obiora, was full of praises for the Governor who he said has done incredibly well in providing good road network for the people of Okpunoeze and environs.
In the same vein, the Commissioner for Industry, Mr Christian Udechukwu, expressed profound gratitude to the governor for constructing what he noted was abandoned by other administrations in the state.
The people as well as the pupils and students of Nnewi were overjoyed as they stood by the roadside waving and shouting in appreciation of the Governor.
Meanwhile, the Governor made a stop over to inspect the level of work at the bank road, Awka township stadium as well as the ongoing construction of the government house and governor’s lodge.
Highpoint of the occasion was the cutting of tape by some people who reside in the area, including a physically challenged, assisted by the clergy.