From Everest Ezihe, Owerri
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State says his Shared Prosperity and 3 R administrative mantra agenda has revolutionized the State through durable road networks.
Uzodimma said this on Tuesday while addressing the State’s critical stakeholders in the Hallow Chambers of the State Assembly in his State of the State address tagged ” Our new Imo is here”.
He pointed out that, the essence of the address, is to keep faith with his administration’s promises of remaining accountable to the people with whose mandate he is serving them as governor.
The governor reiterated that his administration considers the acts of accountability, good governance and transparency as sacred mandates that should not be taking for granted.
“Let me also use this address as another opportunity to thank the people of Imo State for their steadfast support over the last five and a half years. Even in the face of deliberate provocation and misinformation by detractors, you stood firm in your support.
“Above all, your overwhelming support in the November 2023 governorship election was not only a clear endorsement of our efforts; but also a powerful statement of trust, appreciation, and belief. at rendering account of stewardship for the one and half years of his second tenure administration.
“Our commitment to infrastructure remains resolute. Today, Imo boasts of one of the most extensive and impactful road networks in Nigeria. Without sounding immodest, we have constructed more roads than all previous administrations since 1999, combined.
“From the dualised Owerri–Orlu and Owerri–Okigwe roads to the MCC–Toronto–Uratta corridor, this administration has shown that government can indeed be responsive to the people’s needs.
“These roads are as functional as they are economic corridors. They connect communities, boost trade, reduce travel time, and stimulate productivity.
“To date, we have completed over 120 roads across the state. In the past 18 months alone, we delivered 37 brand new roads, an iconic edifice, the International Conference Center and a befitting Government Housing Annex Orlu.
“We also have the Assumpta Flyover and the new Concorde-Hilton Hotel as landmark legacy projects.The new roads include the following: Toronto – Orji Road, Naze-Ogbosisi Road, Orlu – Nkume-Umuowa Road, Oru West LGA Road, Mgbidi-Omuma-Okporo Road, Amiri- Omuma Road, Ihialla-ST Joseph,Eziachi Road,Okwudor-Awo omamma Road, Toronto-Ekemmegbuoha Road,Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia roa, IMSUTH road, Orlu, Alaba International Market, Orlu–Akokwa–Uga Road (19.2km), Regional Government House, Eziachi – 85% completed, and Nempi–Amiri Road”.
Others include; Omuma–Nkume Road Ongoing, with 2km already asphalted, Naze–Ihiagwa–Obinze Road (with bridge), Naze–Ogbosisi Road – Completed, Lord Chosen–Dreamland–Assumpta–Umuguma–Hospital Road – Clearing and drainage works, Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of 17 roads in the Capital City, Airport Runway – Earthworks completed; stone base 50% and
Imo State International Conference Centre – 90% completed among others.
He pointed out that the International Conference Center and the Government House Annex, Orlu – are scheduled for formal commissioning by the President later in August.
The assured that the commissioning will not only validate his administration’s efforts but also spotlight the State’s infrastructural renaissance on the national stage.
“In addition to these delivered projects, we have awarded contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of several critical roads, bridges, and facilities across the state.
“They include:Alaba International Market Road (2km), including street lights, solar borehole, and public toilets, comprehensive desilting and expansion of the flood control tunnel at Lake Nwaeber, reconstruction of Amiri Junction–Awo Omamma–Atta Njaba Road (11km, Section I) and construction of an additional 500m x 45m airport runway and overlay of the existing 2.7km air strip”.
Uzodimma also named the expansion of Afogidi–Amaifeke–Mgbidi Junction corridor (19km),rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Chukwuma Nwoha Junction–Orji Flyover–Amakohia Flyover (6.75km), construction of Naze Road–Timber Market Intersection and spur to Road Safety office and complete asphalt overlay of Okwudor–Awo Omamma Road as his administration’s achievements in road projects.
Other landmark achievements he stated also include Engineering, procurement, and construction of modern bus terminals at Naze and Central Area (Onitsha Road), New headquarters building for Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) and reconstruction of Owerri–Elele Road (40km)
We’ve made revolution in road projects – Uzodimma
