InfreThe governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has assured Anambra citizens of more dividends under the state’s ruling party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
He gave the assurance during the flag-off of the construction of the 6.05 kilometre-Ozubulu-Ihembosi-Ukpor Road in Ekwusigo Iocal government area of the state.
In a statement released by Christian Aburime, the press secretary to the governor, Soludo appreciated the people of Ekwusigo for mobilizing votes for him:
‘I heard your cry when the entire place was flooded. And we decided to hearken to your plea, in line with the APGA mantra.
‘I enquired of the stakeholders of Ekwusigo the most strategic road and everybody confirmed the same location. In response, we mobilized for it.
‘I thank you for voting for us during the last governorship election. We won in 9 wards out of the 12 wards in Ekwusigo.
‘As for the contractors, what we want are quality roads. Remember that it is guaranteed to last for a minimum of 20 years.
‘Because we have a road crises in the state, work is ongoing in all the 21 local government areas of the state, notwithstanding the dearth of resources. We are doing a lot in education, health, youth empowerment and so on.
‘The youths are the future; whatever you can do to empower them is desirable and will go a long way.
‘You people said that Ekwusigo had always won election in favour of APGA and this coming election should not be an exception,’ Governor appealed.
For his part, the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma, emphasized that the road would prevent flooding in the area:
‘The road is one of the major roads the governor has shown interest in.
‘It is designed to last for 20 years and solve the flooding problem in this location. It has 11.6 kilometres drainage, box culverts, sub base, among others.
‘We urge the community to own the project. It has 10 months completion date.’
The Commissioner for Housing, Barr. Pauly Onyeka and the state chairman of APGA, Sir Norbert Obi, who both hail from the area, described the governor as a promise keeper and pleaded for more dividends.
The Transition Comittee Chairman for Ekwusigo local government area, Hon. Chimezie Obi; the Chief Protocol officer, Hon. Chinedu Nwoye; and all APGA candidates in Ekwusigo attended the event.
Edited by Amaka E. Nliam
