Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu state, has again, flagged off the construction of the 44.8 kilometre Amah-Eke–Oghe- Iwolo-Olo-Umulokpa Road, traversing to Udi, Ezeagu and Uzo-Uwani Council Areas.
The road would also pass through Akama Oghe to Aguobuowa, to open the economic corridors of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had on Tuesday, fagged-off the construction and dualisation of the 43.7 kilometer Penoks-Abakpa Nike-Ugwogo-Nike-Opi Nsukka road with streetlights.
Performing the groundbreaking at Eke, Udi Council Area, on Tuesday, Mbah said the flag-off was a symbolic event for the numerous other roads awarded in Enugu West Senatorial District.
He noted that beyond Umulokpa, his administration had equally awarded the contract to make it possible for the people to travel seamlessly from Adani and connect to Nsukka.
He assured the people of the area of the asphalt and well-paved road, adding it would contribute to the proposed $30 billion economy in Enugu State as well as eradicate poverty.
“I am seeing an enhanced human welfare and capital development. These are essentially what good roads does beyond ease of movement and reduction in travel time.
“So, with the roads we have awarded, what we essentially have is a circle, which you can travel in less than one hour. You would also be able to go from Enugu East to West and then to North with ease,” Mbah said.
The governor also assured on timely completion of the road, and called on the people to continue to support his government.
“When we award contracts, we are quite focused on timeline and cost. So, in three months, we are back here to cut the ribbon and inaugurate this road. The contractor already knows that we have no tolerance for time overrun.
“So, he is going to deliver as promised. On our part, we are going to ensure that he is well-funded,” he added
Giving further details, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Projects Development and Implementation, Mr Uchenna Nwatu, said that the road would be completed in three months with adequate measures put in place to checkmate erosion.
“In the new design, embarkment will be built, other hydraulic structures will follow it, drains and culverts of different sizes will be built to protect the road”.
In his remark, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Gerald Otiji, added that the governor had directed the extension of the road beyond Orie Engine.
“So, the road will run from Orie Engine down to Ebenebe by the Anambra State border, with another spur running through Obinaofia Ndiagu to Ugwuoba.
“This is part of the economic ring that the governor is putting in place,” he stated.
Member representing Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency, Mr Nnoli Nnaji, commended the governor for connecting the entire state with good roads for socioeconomic prosperity.
Speaking on behalf of their people, the Traditional Ruler of Isigwu Umana, who is the Chairman, Ezeagu Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Emmanuel Anichebe, commended the governor for creating a brand-new Enugu State.
“We are delighted to see you champion a new Enugu state. Obviously, the eight years of your administration will be remarkable for Enugu State,” Igwe Anichebe said.
The CEO of Ferotex Construction Company, Chief Fetus Onu, reassured the governor and the people that the road would be of the best quality and would be delivered on target. (NAN).
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