From Isaac Ojo
Anambra State Government has commenced construction work on a failed section of the federal road at Ogidi in Idemili North Local Goverment Area of the state.
The perennial flood witnessed during rainy season in the location has constantly make driving through Ogidi section of the Awka-Onitsha old road a tedious task for motorists.
Speaking shortly before flagging-off the project last weekend, the Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo noted that most federal roads in the state are in deplorable conditions, recalling his administration’s intervention on the federal road at Isuigbo, boundary between Enugu and Anambra which has now been fixed and the road opposite Chisco park which was also fixed by his administration
“We’ve intervened severally and it is costing us close to a billion naira. We have called on the federal government to come to our aid through the Federal Road Maintenance Agency(FERMA), but we are not going to just wait. Those on the longer term issues, we may wait for the federal government. But this one is emergency intervention because of hardship encountered by motorists”, Gov Soludo said.
The governor directed the contractor handling the project to ensure completion in three months.
Commenting on the security situation in the state which is gradually abating, Gov Soludo said, “I am calling on the good people of Ogidi not to habour any criminal in their communities. If you see something, say something. We are determined to wipe out all forms of criminalities not only in Ogidi but in the entire Anambra State. We must work together to rescue our dear State.”
“We will flag off many roads all around Anambra state. Anambra will be better for it because we have all agreed that the Solution is here ” Gov Soludo declared.
