Mbah Flags Off Construction of  Roads, Other Infrastructure Projects in Enugu

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As part of his administration’s resolve to boost the economy of Enugu State and make it the premier destination for investment,  governor Peter Mbah, yesterday, flagged off the rehabilitation and reconstruction of 71 roads within urban areas in the state.
Also flagged off was the construction of a 97 square kilometres brand New Enugu City in Enugu East which was expected to further boost the tourism sector in the state and make it rank shoulders with other great cities in the world.

Speaking during the flag off ceremony at Premier Layout City where over 2km road was being constructed, Mbah, said  the infrastructural development across the state were consistent with his administration’s pledge and social contract to deliver a people focused governance.
The governor who said good road networks were essential for increasing distribution and consumption, which are critical for any economy to develop, said that his administration is committed to constructing over 1000 km of roads yearly.

He noted that his administration would ensure that it provides the highest standard and quality of roads with closed drainages,  road signs, street lights and walkways and a road that will last for several years.

Speaking further, he said, “this is essentially what governance is all about and we do hope that the roads will be completed between now and December,”. The funds have been secured hence there will be no reasons why they will not  be completed,”
The governor maintained that his administration would not entertain cost or time overrun and that there would be effective monitoring to ensure that timelines are met.

In his address,  the Commissioner for Works, Dr. Gerald Otiji, said  all necessary monitoring and supervision strategies had been put in place to ensure that the best quality of road is delivered to the people.
 “We have a high standard team that is committed to delivering quality infrastructure to the state,” he said.  “We thank the governor for his love for the people and for Insisting that things will be done differently,”.

The governor also flagged off of a 40km Owo-Ubahu- Ama Nkanu-Neke-Ikem dual carriageway, which according to him, became necessary as the people of the area who were  predominantly farmers,  had suffered from post harvest losses over the years due to lack of good access roads.

According to him, the road was also expected to link the State with the North central region and further boost economic development.

While commending Mbah for his decision to construct the road, chairman of Isi Uzo Local government, Obiora Obeagu, said that the people had suffered years of neglect by previous administrations in the state.

“Even the federal road was abandoned for years and we felt landlocked, he said. “But you promised during your campaign that you will open up the area and today, you are fulfilling that promise,”.