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  • Anambra Stakeholders Lauds Umeh’s Performance In Senate

    Anambra Stakeholders Lauds Umeh’s Performance In Senate

    By Ovat Abeng

    Stakeholders in Anambra Central Senatorial District have lauded the Senator representing the district, Chief Victor Umeh for quality representation so far in the Senate.

    In a statement signed by Mr. Charles Ifeanyi Obi, Umeh’s Senior Special Assistant on media and publicity, the stakeholders after enumerating the numerous achievements of Umeh in the eighth Senate, noted that “Umeh’s voice has become even louder and lots of amazing programs and projects have been articulated for the betterment of the various communities and the people of Anambra Central”.

    They listed among other things Umeh’s support for motions on Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the Onitsha-33-Otuocha-Adani Roads Boundary to Enugu State presented by Senator Tony Nwoye which will affect the sufferings of road users; he visited Oba Erosion/Landslide site along Onitsha-Owerri Road and his call for emergency intervention.

    Umeh they said made a persuasive outcry in the Senate with a motion on “Urgent need to control the erosion ravaging Onitsha-Oba section of the Onitsha-Owerri Federal Highway in Anambra State.”

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    Also, they said Senator Umeh sponsored a motion on “Urgent Need to Protect Local Meter Manufacturers in the ongoing National Mass Metering Programme of the Federal Government.

    Recently on November 15, they said, Umeh sponsored another Motion on “Urgent Need to upgrade the Eastern Rail Line (traversing Port Harcourt-Enugu- Maiduguri) from Narrow Gauge Rail to Standard Gauge Raill which was co-sponsored by thirty-four other Senators, a motion Senate President  Godswill Akpabio described as patriotic and of national importance.

    Senator Umeh, a ranking Senator is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmetal Organizations (NGOs,) and a Member of 13 other strategic Committees of the Senate through which enormous programmes would emerge for the good of Anambra Central and Nigeria in general.

    The stakeholders noted that despite being a member of a minority Labour Party (LP) Umeh has continued to feature very proactively and has become a formidable voice other senators and proponents would lobby to achieve a successful debate.

    Other contributions of Umeh in the 10th Senate included prayer calling on the Inspector General of Police to punish Police Officers involved in harassment and abuse of commuters and travelers; Justice for Igwe Chukwuemeka Cyprian, a final year student of the University of Abuja from Ichida, Anambra State who was one of the lead voices that backed Anambra-born Barr. Mrs Uju Kennedy Ohanenye during her screening as minister nominee; facilitated employment opportunities for over 20 Anambra Central citizens while issuing letters of recommendation to numerous constituents with genuine reasons.

    Umeh has maintained an open door policy whereby his office is open and accessible round the clock with a team of staff selected from communities in Anambra Central.

    They said that Senator Umeh has also continued to reach out to his constituents, attending to lots of their invitations.

  • Soludo Presents N410b For 2024 Appropriation To State Assembly

    Soludo Presents N410b For 2024 Appropriation To State Assembly

    By Ovat Abeng

    Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, has presented a N140 billion proposed budget for the 2023 appropriation before the State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, in Awka.

    Tagged: ‘Changing Gears: The Transformation Agenda Begins’, the budget Soludo said the budget was aimed at beginning the transformation agenda and implementing a new master plan to build a liveable and prosperous.

    The budget was made up of N313.9 billion in capital expenditure, which accounts for 77 percent of the budget compared to 63.2 percent in the previous budget.

    Also, N96.2 billion was allocated for recurrent expenditure, translating to 23.46 percent against 36.8 percent in the previous budget.

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    The Governor said that the budget had a deficit of N120 billion expected to be funded through a facility from financial institutions.

    Soludo said: “We recorded an estimated 66 percent budget performance in 2023 and today Anambra is ranked number one among the 17 southern states on ease of doing business and number two with lowest impact mortality rate.

    “Internally Generated Revenue remains a fundamental challenge. In the 2023 budget, we expected a monthly revenue of about N4 billion, so far, we are averaging N2 billion.

    “We are projecting N4.2 billion as monthly IGR in the 2024 budget and this is a wake-up call to all residents that we cannot build a liveable and prosperous homeland if we do not pay tax.

    “With the 2024 proposed budget, we hope to consolidate ongoing projects. Our teachers, students, poor and vulnerable will smile because we are determined to maximize value for the people of Anambra,” he said.

    Receiving the budget, the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Somtochukwu Udeze, thanked the Governor for the massive transformative projects going on in the state.

    The Speaker assured the governor that the draft budget would receive expeditious consideration.

  • Security operatives raid Yahoo Boys’ hideout, arrest 30

    Security operatives raid Yahoo Boys’ hideout, arrest 30

    By Ovat Abeng

    The operatives of the Nnewi Vigilance Service in Anambra State have arrested no fewer than 30 suspected Yahoo boys and kidnappers during a raid in the area.

    The raid took place in two buildings at Obiofia, Nnewichi-Nnewi tagged, “Operation sweep” in line with the Vigilante policy of keeping Nnewi free from kidnappers, armed robbery, cyber crime (Yahoo Yahoo), exploitation of young girls and other forms of crimes.

    The Paradise News gathered that the raid also led to arrest of some young girls allegedly being exploited, while charms, mobile phones and dozens of SIM cards were recovered from the suspects.

    A commander of the group who preferred anonymity said the suspects had been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.

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    He said the facilities housing the suspects had been sealed by the Vigilante Group for further investigation .

    The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident.

    Stating that investigation had commenced, he added, “The Command has received the suspects and interrogation has commenced.”

  • Two Engineers Allegedly Flee As COREN Embarks On Regulatory Inspection To Curb Engineering Failures, Quackery In Onitsha

    Two Engineers Allegedly Flee As COREN Embarks On Regulatory Inspection To Curb Engineering Failures, Quackery In Onitsha

    By Ovat Abeng

    Two unidentified engineers allegedly flee their construction sites as Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) in collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) embark on regulatory inspection campaign to addressed issues of engineering failures, building collapses and quackery in the engineering profession in Onitsha and its environs.

    The two unidentified engineers fled as soon as they sighted the COREN – ERM inspection team in their various construction sites at Ridge Road GRA and NTA Road Onitsha, respectively.

    Speaking to journalists shortly after the inspection campaign exercise on Friday in Onitsha, the sectorial team lead of COREN, Engr. Oputa Collins, said the  exercise will help curtail the above mentioned menace not only in Onitsha but the country at large.

    According to Engr Oputa, who is also the Chairman of Nigeria Society of Engineers NSE, Onitsha branch, “we are doing this in line with the vision of the state governor Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s vision of making Anambra a livable and prosperous homeland  in Nigeria.”

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    He said the exercise is also a proactive measure to prevent further engineering failures, building collapses, death of site workers and to prevent fund wastage by our people who own the projects.

    “We are doing this for the sake of the future generations. We want Onitsha and the state in general to be free from incidents of building collapse and quack practitioners. The inspection which is one of the mandates of COREN will not stop until the syndrome of quackery is reduced to the barest minimum in our city.

    “The regulatory inspection is for good of owners of the construction projects, our targets are the “site engineers” who have no certified engineering licence to practice. We are out to prevent all these incessant cases of building collapses and quackery in Onitsha.”

    The COREN team lead reiterated the collaboration of the Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ASPPB), in the engineering sector, to help curb the activities of contractors, who are not qualified and licensed engineers, but had continuously executed engineering projects across the state.

    Engr Oputa noted that these quacks execute such contracts because of some decision makers, who awarded them the contracts, knowing fully well that they were unlicensed to practice. “It has been difficult to track down and prosecute quacks who parade themselves as professional licensed engineers. Some of them even go to the extent of forging COREN certificates and brazenly present such forged certificates to tender for engineering jobs.

    “Engagement of such quacks has always led to colossal loss of lives and properties in the areas of collapsed buildings and other infrastructural facilities”, he said.

    He noted that “Curbing and eradicating corruption in the engineering project is the specific area of the collaboration” COREN has with the state Physical Planning Board. He disclosed that the council had identified some lapses in some of the buildings under construction in Onitsha during the inspection.

    “We have the power over our own members, but we don’t have on those who are not our own colleagues because they signed no pack on ethics with us. When you give the job to the people who are not qualified there will be failures and will affect everyone at the end”.

    It was gathered that during the inspection exercise, the COREN – ERM team demanded for:

    – Engineering designs of said projects.
    – COREN project control documentations
    – Other engineering regulatory certifications
    – Materials test documentations etc.

    The regulatory body also demanded that the “Engineers” handling those projects should take all necessary steps to meet the above stated requirements and comply with the associated conditions within seven (7) days from the date of the notice, to urgently contact the inspectorate as soon as possible for immediate action, warning that If at the expiration of the deadline, the above requirements were not met, COREN-ERM will exercise its full powers under the law on the infractions under consideration, without fear or favour.

  • Ozigbo bags Anambra vision helper’s award

    Ozigbo bags Anambra vision helper’s award

    By Ovat Abeng

    A Chieftain of the Labour Party LP, Mr. Valentine Chineto Ozigbo, has received Anambra Vision-Helper’s Award from the Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation (UDUF Africa).

    The Foundation presented the award during it 2023 Under 45 CEOs Business And Leadership Summit, held in Onitsha, on Saturday.

    Presenting the award, the founding  President of the Foundation, Mr Smart Chinedu Ezuma, said the honour was in recognition of his great achievements in leadership service to humanity.

    Ezuma, noted that Ozigbo had made giant strides in massive youth empowerment programme across the 21 local Government Area of the state.

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    He said Ozigbo, a former governorship candidate of the People Democratic party (PDP), in the 2021 gubernatorial election had equally brought leadership simplicity and decency in many sectors of the country economy including Transcorp PLC.

    According to him, it is a heartwarming recognition of Ozigbo’s outstanding in human capital development.

    “We are very delighted to honour him (Ozigbo) with this prestigious award for his continue commitment towards uplifting the unemployed youths and other vulnerable people in Anambra and beyond.

    “Ozigbo had distinguished himself in service to the people and his approach to governance as a model should be emulated.

    “While encouraging him not to give up his vision of becoming Anambra State Governor one day, Mr Ezuma, used the event to informed the public that UDUF Africa, was ready to collaborate with any Government, Instructions, Non-governmental Organisation (NGOs) and Individuals that are bent to promote good governance through active leadership.

    Responding, Mr. Ozigbo while thanking the Foundation for the gesture, commended them for contributing towards nation building and tasked them to be part of the present efforts.

    Ozigbo encouraged the organizers and other participants mostly, the youths present during the event to be passionate about what the legally engaged themselves in, noting that for one to succeed in this temporary World, he/she must be emotional intelligent.

    He restated the importance of dialogue in furthering peace, unity and national cohesion as according to him, it affords everybody opportunity to project their views and cross fertilize ideas.

    Ozigbo who was also the Keynote speaker of the summit with the Theme; Creating Sustainable Africa Through Active Leadership, informed the gathering that he was able to achieved so much in life because of proper planning and judicious use of the little resources he gathered during his one-year NYSC mandatory service in Warri, Delta State.

    The Foundation also honoured the Pastor of Life Of Faith Gospel Assembly, Pastor Sam Obiorah and the Managing Director of Ike God Foods Industries Limited, Dr. Ikenna Ifejiofor with Appreciation Service Award.

    It was gathered that during the event, three entrepreneurs, Mrs Chiamaka Amubi-Onusonye, Mrs Amarachi Okpala-Onwuamaegbu and Mr. Ebenebe Bethel Christian also received empowerment grants of 1 million naira each from Mr Ozigbo, Pastor Obiorah and Dr. Ifejiofor respectively.

  • NYSC Cultural Carnival: Avenue for Showcasing Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage – Anambra Coordinator

    NYSC Cultural Carnival: Avenue for Showcasing Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage – Anambra Coordinator

    By Ovat Abeng

    The periodic cultural carnival organized by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has been described as an avenue to showcase the cultural heritage of Nigeria.

    This assertion was made by the Anambra State NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Blessing Ikene Iruma during the 2023 Batch C Stream 1 Corps Members display of cultures of ten out of more than 300 ethnic nationalisties in the country at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, Awka Local Government Area, on Saturday.

    She said that some aspects of the culture like music, traditional food, systems of marriage as well as art could be carefully harvested and turned into wealth by exporting them.

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    She explained that through such means, many Nigerian youth could be gainfully employed.

    Mrs Iruma urged youth organisations in various communities in the state, to look at the benefits of the Nigerian culture, harvest them and use them to develop self and the society at large.

    It was gathered that the results of the cultural carnival competition are as follows: first position went to 4 platoon, second to third platoon while the third position was merited by 10 platoon.

  • Jubilation in Anambra communities as FG approves N34b for Anambra-Kogi linked road contract

    Jubilation in Anambra communities as FG approves N34b for Anambra-Kogi linked road contract

    By Ovat Abeng

    There was tears of joy and jubilation at Anambra East and West Local Government Area of Anambra State on Saturday, when information filtered in that the Federal Government has approved the award of contract for the 30 kilometers long abandoned and forgotten Otuocha-Nzam-Innoma-Iheaka-Abaji Road linking many rural Communities in Anambra North with Abaji in Kogi State.

    “This is coming after years of abandonment, which has virtually cut off many communities in Anambra West from interacting with their fellow Anambarians over the years.

    “Some of the communities have to go through Illah in Delta State in order to have access to their homes and farmlands.

    The Paradise News gathered that that as the news for the award of the road with new designs filtered the whole the communities, people troop out in their numbers to celebrate the news while praying to God for this wonderful Christmas gift.

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    “Many of the residents said they have been abandoned and forgotten for years because of the deplorable state of Otuocha-Nzam-Innoma-Iheaka-Abaji federal road.

    “Some of the indigenes of the area who spoke with our reporter, said that Our people are very happy because we have stayed for many years without access to the road. We were in the dark, cut off from other parts of the state. So, with the project awarded, we were hoping that one day we would be connected to other parts of the state,” he said.

    “Some of the farmers lamented what the poor condition of the road has caused them over the years.

    They spoke of the hardship of evacuating farm produce due to the condition of the road.

    “See our children there, suffering to cross the yams. After suffering to plant, you hardly see buyers,” they lamented.

    The people in their numbers thanked Dr Tony Nwoye, the senator representing Anambra North at the 10th Senate for making this a reality.

    “We are grateful to our Senator, Dr Tony Nwoye, The Minister of works, Engr Dave Umahi, the Federal Government and the Leadership of 10th Senate for putting smiles on our faces.

    It will be recalled that the Otuocha-Nzam-Inoma-Iheaka-Abaji road is a 30-kilometre road that was awarded on December 3, 2009 by the administration of then President Umaru Musa Yar’adua to NigerCat Construction Limited.

    The road was abandoned over the years. It took the intervention of Senator Tony Nwoye to draw the attention of the Government to the poor and deplorable state of the road.

    Senator Nwoye who is highly elated, thank the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and also Senator Akpabio led 10th Senate for making the road a priority.

    Senator Nwoye, assured that proper evaluation, Monitoring and oversight will be carried out once the Contractor moves to site,in order to ensure that quality work is done by the Contractor and also to ensure that there is value for money.

  • Police arrest gun-running syndicate, recover 23 pump action, 625 cartridges in Onitsha

    Police arrest gun-running syndicate, recover 23 pump action, 625 cartridges in Onitsha

    By Ovat Abeng

    Anambra State Police Command have busted a syndicate that runs arms in Onitsha, the commercial city of the State.

    A statement by the State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that 23 pump action automatic guns were recovered from the syndicate in the city.

    He added that it also arrested the dealer, who he described as a major arms dealer, dealing illegally in prohibited firearms.

    According to the statement: “The breakthrough followed weeks of intensive surveillance by operatives of the command.

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    “A total of 23 automatic pump action guns and 625 live cartridges were recovered.

    “So far, three suspects have been arrested in Onitsha while investigation is being expanded.”

    Ikenga quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye as commending the operatives involved in the operation, saying that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, also provided guidance throughout the duration of the operation.

  • Achebe’s Memorial Lecture: Obi lauds Anambra Young Writers for Celebrating Legendary Achebe Annually

    Achebe’s Memorial Lecture: Obi lauds Anambra Young Writers for Celebrating Legendary Achebe Annually

    By Ovat Abeng

    Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, has commended young writers in Anambra State for annually celebrating legendary Nigerian writer, Late Prof. Chinua Achebe.

    Obi gave the commendation while speaking at the 2023 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture, organized by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter), which was held at the Prof. Kenneth Dike State Central E-Library Library, Awka, Anambra State capital on Thursday.

    Obi, the Keynote Speaker at the event, described Achebe as a revered writer whose literary contributions have left an indelible mark on the global literary landscape. He emphasized the importance of preserving Achebe’s legacy, stating that events like the literary festival play a crucial role in keeping the flame of Achebe’s influence and legacies alive.

    Obi who rated the annual event high, commended the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter) for sustaining the literary initiative, and for their commitment to nurturing and promoting literary talents in Anambra State. He further urged young writers to draw inspiration from Achebe’s works and use their creativity to address contemporary societal issues.

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    Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Occasion and Traditional Ruler of Obosi, Igwe Chidubem Iweka emphasized that late Chinua Achebe was a great literary icon, whose books were translated in many languages, and encouraged students to always focus on their studies and not be deterred by the challenges of the time.

    The monarch also urged the students to constantly seek knowledge through books and to  be proud ambassadors of Igbo language and culture anywhere, anytime.

    Contributing, former Secretary to the State Government and former Nigerian Diplomat, Mr. Oseloka Obaze, commended the organizers of the event for their dedication to promoting literary arts and preserving the legacy of Chinua Achebe; even as he highlighted the significance of such events in fostering intellectual growth and cultural awareness among the youth.

    While reiterating the importance of reading as a cornerstone for personal and intellectual development, Obaze, who is also the MD/CEO of Selonnes Consult, also urged the youth to embrace Achebe’s legacy not only through celebrations but by actively participating in the literary world, ensuring that the flame of enlightenment continues to burn brightly in Anambra State and beyond.

    Earlier in his Address of welcome, the Convener of the event and Coordinator, Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter), Mr. Izunna Okafor, said primary aim of the event was to celebrate Achebe as a hero and eagle on the Iroko of African Literature, immortalize him in their own way as young writers, as well as keep his memory alive.

    He commended the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo for recently immortalizing Achebe, which he said, had been one of the Association’s major calls and appeals to government since the last eight years the event was initiated.

    “Aside these, we also, through this event, promote, encourage and reward creative writing and reading culture among our youths and students; discover and harness amazing talents among our young ones, while also presenting writers and readers (intellectuals) as the elixirs to the country’s ailments, among other objectives we pursue through it,” he said.

    Speaking, former MD/CEO, Anambra Broadcasting Service, Chief Uche Nworah, echoed the sentiments of preserving cultural heritage as a key aspect of Achebe’s literary legacy. He emphasized that Achebe’s works served as a bridge connecting the past, present, and future of the Igbo people, fostering a sense of identity and pride. He further encouraged the youth to delve into Achebe’s novels and essays, viewing them not only as literary masterpieces but also as valuable repositories of Igbo traditions

    On his part, the MD/CEO Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) and Co-founder of Awka Literary Society, Mr. Odili Tony Ujubuoṅu, passionately urged the youth and emerging writers to cultivate imaginative thinking and writing skills, emphasizing their pivotal role in fostering innovation. Ujubuoṅu underscored the symbiotic relationship between writers and innovators, asserting that groundbreaking ideas often originate from the creative minds of writers, while challenging participants to embrace avid reading.

    Other personalities who graced the occasion include the first female Professor of Mass Communication in Sub-saharan Africa, Prof. Stella Okunna; the state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji, represented by Mrs. Chioma Ifediorah, the Ministry’s Director of Arts and Culture; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power and Water Resources, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Uzoka; award-winning writer and journalist, Uzor Maxim Uzoatu; widely-published author and former governorship candidate in Anambra, Okeke Chika Jerry; the MD/CEO, Naira Rice Mill, Mr. Arinze Omenwa; former Director, Anambra State Library Board, Dr. Nkechi Udeze; award-winning author, Reginald Chinedu Ofordile; among others.

    Themed “Ten Years After: Remembering Achebe’s Legacies in Today’s Nigeria”, the 2023 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival featured unveiling of the 8th Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology — “Anthills of Words (In Memory of Achebe)”; cutting Achebe’s 93rd posthumous birthday cake, poetry renditions and dramatizing of Achebe’s books, Chinua Achebe Essay Writing Competition, and the presentation of certificates/awards to deserving participants and guests, along with other literary activities made the event memorable.

    Mr. Peter Obi, and the Chairman of the Occasion, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, were also honoured with the Chinua Achebe Excellence Award at the event.

  • FG re-awards Otuocha-Nzam—Innoma-Iheaka-Abaji road in Anambra

    FG re-awards Otuocha-Nzam—Innoma-Iheaka-Abaji road in Anambra

    By Ovat Abeng

    After years of abandonment, work is set to begin on abandoned and forgotten Otuocha-Nzam-Innoma-Iheaka-Abaji federal road linking Anambra with Kogi State after many years it was awarded.

    It will be recalled that The Otuocha-Nzam-Inoma-Iheaka-Abaji road is a 30-kilometre road that was awarded on December 3, 2009 by the administration of then President Umaru Musa Yar’adua to NigerCat Construction Limited, the company was able to achieve first binder asphalting of 7km out of the 30km road before the project stopped.

    Also, due to the dam flushing in Cameroun in 2017, the entire area surrounding the project was flooded and the road was submerged.

    It will be recalled also the Dr Tony Nwoye as a member representing the good people of Anambra East/West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives in the 8th National Assembly had made passionate appeal for this road to be included in the National Budget for reconstruction and rehabilitation.

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    When he was In the House of Representatives, he wrote several letters to Ministry of Works under Fashola over the state of this road.

    Having been elected as a Senator representing Anambra North in the 10th National Assembly, he reactivated this demand for the reconstruction of the road.

    Senator Tony Nwoye paid several visits to Ministry of Works,with accompanied letters of “SPECIAL REQUEST FOR INCLUSION IN 2023 SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET AND ALSO FOR RE-AWARD FOR REDESIGN AND RECONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION.
    This was graciously  granted by both the Senate and Ministry of Works,hence 2023 SUPPLEMENTARY budget of FG provided for funds for this important road.

    “Today, the efforts have paid off as President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi has come to the rescue of the people of Anambra North by re-awarding the road for the sum of N34 Billion Naira.

    Dr. Tony Nwoye who is highly elated, thank the Honourable Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and also Senator Akpabio led 10th Senate for making this road a priority.

    According to Pascal Candle, media aide to Senator Tony Nwoye, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka, on Thursday, quoted the Senator as saying that the contractor will move to site immediately the water level drops and once funds are made available to them and that upon completion of the road, journey from Anambra to Abuja would be reduced by at least two to three hours, just as many communities along the road would be opened up.

    The reconstruction this time will not be like the last one.

    Senator Nwoye, assures that proper evaluation, Monitoring and oversight will be carried out once the Contractor moves to site,in order to ensure that quality work is done by the Contractor and also to ensure that there is value for money.