The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to make the completion of the Odukpani-Itu road a national priority. This resolution was unanimously adopted by the Red chamber after the Senator representing Cross River Southern Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, raised a motion of urgent national importance on the state of the road.
According to a statement by the Senator, “On Wednesday 20th November, 2024 I moved a motion of urgent national importance, urging investigation into the slow pace of work on the Odukpani-Itu highway.
“The Senate unanimously adopted all prayers of the motion urging investigation by the Senate committee on works to unearth all challenges faced by the Federal Ministry of Works and the contractors and to report back to the Senate within a stipulated timeframe.
“The Senate also urged the Federal Government to make completion of the project a National priority.”