In continuation of his Kinetic Abia Project,Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has Commissioned the newly constructed 1st Phase of the Amaorji Junction- Abayi Isi Court Road in Isiala Ngwa North LGA as well as flagged off the construction of the 2nd phase of the road project.
Speaking at the event,Governor Ikpeazu expressed happiness that the first phase of the project has become a reality and assured that the second phase of the project would be completed in record time.
He urged the people to disregard the insinuation from the opposition who claim that the road would be abandoned, saying that his adminstration will not relent in its resolve to deliver democracy dividends to the people.
He thanked the people of Isiala Ngwa North LGA for solidly supporting his administration adding that he is encouraged to do more by the outpouring of love from the people.
The Governor urged the people to nurture and care for the road adding that it would be a great disservice to members of the community and those who will use the road if they decide to burn tires or erect illegal barricades on the road.
On the request of the people that the proposed Ntigha Dry Port comes to fruition, Governor Ikpeazu said; “I have listened carefully and I’ve heard your desire and aspiration to put into fruition and reality our proposed Dry Port. I want to say to you that we prefer the Dry Port project to other projects because we know that it will touch the lives of 95% of our people.
“The Dry Port project falls squarely at the centre of our efforts to create a better life for our people through enhancement of Trade and Commerce and promotion of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises.
“I know that over 70 percent of the goods that come to Apapa Wharf belong to our brothers and sisters who are doing business and trading in Aba, therefore there could be no better gift than to present to them before the completion of this tenure a Dry Port of final destination from where they can clear their goods and export the shoes and the garments we are already making in Aba.
“I therefore say to you that i am perhaps more desperate that the good people of Isiala Ngwa North to bring that project to fruition. That project will not only serve the people within this economic eco system, it will serve Ndi Igbo, Nigerians at large and will be the first project of this kind in the entire Eastern geo political zone.
“I will therefore deploy every resource that is within me to ensure that we deliver that project to the glory of God”.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Works, Elder Bob Ogu disclosed that the Governor has developed a template with which roads are flagged off and commissioned, disclosing that a new date for the commissioning of the Osisioma flyover will be made known soon.
He said the roads built in the State has at least 20 years guarantee and asked the benefiting communities to protect the road and ensure that no bonfire is set on the road.
Earlier in an address the Executive Chairman, Isialangwa North, Mr. Chinwendu Ochiulo thanked the Governor for his Infrastructural Projects across the area, especially opening up of rural roads and appealed to him to fix the Okpuala Ngwá Mbawsi road as well as expedite action on the commencement of the Ntigha Dry Port Project.
In her speech, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs Mrs. Joy Nwanju informed that the road project is an intervention project initiated in 2019 and expressed happiness that its first phase is being commissioned by the Governor, who equally is the initiator.
Other stakeholders, including the former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Christopher Enweremadu and the Commissioner representing Isialangwa North & South in ASOPADEC, Chief Uzoma Ihuka said the road has been a nightmare and remained unaccessible for the past 25 years and expressed gratitude to the Governor for constructing the road as well as his other numerous projects which has created multiple chains of employment for the people.
They requested that the proposed Dry Port project be made operational as it would open the economy of the State and increase revenue generation and create massive employment opportunities for youths of the area.
