Gov. Nwifuru constructs 600km roads, other projects within 2-yrs
By Christian Ogbonna
The Ebonyi Government on Sunday, said it has constructed over 600 kilometres of road across communities in the state within the two years period of Gov. Francis Nwifuru in office.
Mr Felix Igboke, the Commissioner for Project Monitoring in the state, told reporters in Abakaliki that two kilometres of roads were being spread in 67 communities across the 13 local government areas (LGA) of the state.
Igboke said that the state government, under the People’s Charter of Needs agenda of the governor, had embarked on building of 3 classroom blocks in each of the LGAs.
“The classroom blocks, when multiplied by 13 LGAs, will give a total number to 39 classroom buildings.
“There are other road projects within the capital city and rural communities. We have 23 kilometres road in Ognaga-Nwofe, completed.
“Some other internal roads are ongoing in Ohaozara, Onicha, Ohaukwu, Izzi local governments among others. We also have Ishielu-Oferekpe-Agbaja roads.
“We have been monitoring these projects and in Okposi, Ohaozara LGA, we have Okposi-Ojigwe road and bridge.
“In total, Ebonyi has 600 kilometres roads constructed in the period under review. Though some are completed while work is still ongoing in some portions.
“The Vincent Agwu Nwankwo (VANCO) road tunnels and flyover is also under construction. The projects are designed to give the state a facelift, return the lost aesthetics of the capital city and decongest gridlock around the axis.
“The tunnel is billed to be completed in 24 months,” Igboke added.
On housing, the commissioner said that the state government, within the period, has built 64 duplexes for traditional rulers in the state.
“Work is ongoing at Ebonyi State Housing Estate along Afikpo Road. The 140 housing units are at various stages of completion.
“The governor is a man of his words. He has promised to prioritise shelter and address housing deficit in the state.
“The 140 duplexes, when completed, will be allocated to civil and public servants, who are exceptional in their fields of endeavour.
“In fact, I must say that our dear governor is fulfilling his campaign promises. We must support him and his policies to move the state forward,” the commissioner advised. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Benson Iziama
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