GOVERNOR UGWUANYI FLAGS OFF ABAKPA NIKE-EMENE LINK ROAD

This was after the first phase – construction of five River crossings including culverts and bridges of various sizes, to connect Harmony Estate with the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN) Ground and had reached 85 percent completion.

Penpushing further reports that Governor Ugwuanyi while speaking stated that the project, which was being constructed for the first time in the history of Enugu State, will help to ease traffic movement in Enugu metropolis and beyond.

The Governor added that the road construction was in line with his administration’s Urban and Rural Development polices “to provide access to the communities in this area and ensure the full development of the Harmony Housing Estate as well as the surrounding environment”.

Penpushing also reports that, Ugwuanyi disclosed that 3 kilometers of the 10.5 kilometers road stretching from Emene to the Adoration Ground has already been completed and inaugurated by his administration, stressing that the state government decided to commence the construction of the second phase of 2 kilometers because of the socio-economic importance of the road to the people of the State.  

Hear him, “there is no doubt that when completed, the road will not only bring much-desired relief to the residents and road users in this area but will also engender a significant boost in the socio-economic activities in the area and its environs”.

The Governor commended the host communities, residents, leaders and stakeholders in Enugu East ocal Government Area for their patience and support for the project as well as their overwhelming support during the general election.

Penpushing reports that, Ugwuanyi reassured the people of the State of his administration’s “unwavering commitment to entrenching good governance in Enugu State and to the realization of our desire to take visible and sustainable development to all corners of the state”.

The Council Chairman, Hon. Ugwu, the House of Representatives Member-elect, Hon. Nnaji, the Community Leader, Chief Francis Anike, President-General, Nike Federated Town Union, High Chief Thomas Nnamene, among others, expressed gratitude to the Governor for the numerous development projects his administration has executed in the area since its inception as well as favourbale considerations in appointments.  

Penpushing reports that, they pointed out that the Governor, through his administration’s people and grassroots-oriented programmes, has touched lives positively, stating that the road will benefit not only their people but the entire country.

Meanwhile, the indigenes and residents of the State reassured the Governor of their unflinching support and cooperation and prayed for God’s abundant blessings and protection on him and his family as he strives to render selfless service to the state.