By Okechukwu Onuegbu
The Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has appealed to the people of Awka, the State's capital city to sustain support for the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), describing it as best for Igbo nation.
Soludo, who stated this during an inspection tour of Ichie Road, J.N.Madubo Road, Ezinwa Square, Agulu-Awka in Awka South, explained that his administration would give succour to the capital city and other part of Anambra.
According to him, the reason behind his visit was to obtain first hand knowledge of the condition of the road and provide rehabilitate it since he had declared state of emergency on all roads in the state.
The Governor, while noting that over 226KM of roads have already been awarded for construction, maintained that any road project embarked upon by the government must undergo personal inspection in order to feel the pulse of the people.
He disclosed that Umuogbu road will be redesigned before construction is carried out, giving assurances that by the next rainy season, April/May 2023, the road will definitely wear a new look.
Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Ifeatu Onejeme who hails from the Community, reaffirmed the people that by implication, the economic situation in the area will improve considerably while land in Umuogbu will equally become attractive.
On his part, Chief Emeka Agumadu who is an indigene of Awka thanked the Governor and his team for inspecting the road, lamenting that Umuogbu is being devoured by erosion, inspite of all the promises made by successive administrations without fulfilment.
The Speaker, Anambra House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor, Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma, Commissioner for Special Duties, Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, Hon Chinedu Nwoye, Protocol Officer, MD ASWAMA, Ossy Onuko, MD ACTDA, Mike Ozoemena, TC Chairman Awka South, Mr. ThankGod Aniagoh, APGA Candidate Anambra House of Assembly, Awka 1 Constituency, Barr. Samuel Igwebuike among others joined the Governor on the inspection tour.