Residents of Enugu and Ebonyi states have commended President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing construction of the Eke-Obinagu Flyover bridge along the Enugu-Abakaliki Road.
Those who spoke with Voice of Nigeria on Thursday at the site of the project said the project, which is nearing completion, would ease the movement of people and goods along the road.
A carpenter, Emmanuel Nwankwo who comes from Nnewi, Anambra State, to buy wood at the Eke-Obinagu market, said the bridge would, not only decongest traffic on the road but also reduce accidents.
“I expect that at completion, the bridge will make it easy for vehicles to move, particularly the trucks that cause heavy traffic on the road,” Nwankwo said.
While commending President Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, for the project, Nwankwo said that the bridge a similar one constructed at Nkalagu Junction also on the road, has endeared him to the administration.
Describing the project as “magnificent”, Stella Eduzor, who works at a firm in the area, said the Eke-Obinagu Bridge makes her feel a sense of belonging in the country as it would bring to the people what has been seen in other parts of the country.
“In this area, there’s always heavy traffic, especially in the morning when people are going to work in Enugu.
“With this flyover, I’ve seen that President Tinubu is bringing something wonderful to Enugu and its environs,” she said.
Also speaking, Chidimma Ijenwagu, a resident said the project, even though still under construction, brings a new aesthetic value to the area.
“This new flyover gives the entire Eke, Emene and other places a new look, she stated.