Governor Chukwuma Soludo has assured that the first priority of his administration is security, law, and order , followed by second priority , which is infrastructure and economic transformation.
Speaking at the flag off of the construction of Igwe Ezechi Okoye road in Dunukofia, the governor said that his government exists to serve everyone as the goal is to improve people’s lives.
He stated that the shared sustainable poverty alleviation strategy, which included coconut and palm oil, benefited Dunukofia.
He also said that many millionaires and billionaires will emerge from the 5000 youths they are training in the coming years as they empower them.
Governor Soludo mentioned that it is critical to permanently eliminate insecurity as people should report when they see something, and give information about any criminal activity in their area for immediate response.
The Transition Committee Chairman for Dunukofia Local Government Area, Mr. Augustine Onyemaobi, applauded the Governor’s good gestures towards them, including critical infrastructure, recruitment of teachers and health personnel, appointment of their people into his cabinet, among others, pointing out that true to the Governor’s words, Anambra has become a huge construction site.
According to the Commissioner for Works, Engr Ifeanyi Okoma, Anambra State Executive Council approved construction of the road, after which it was awarded for construction on November 14th, and construction started in December.
While stressing that the contractor has accomplished far more than foreign contractors, the Commissioner described the road as Q and A, which stands for quality and assurance for all of Anambra State.
“The road will have a 22-metre culvert, drainages, 200 mm, 8-inches stone base, and 6-inch cement stabilization, as well as 1.26km of earthwork that has already been completed before asphalt is applied, a 500-metre filter bed is already in place to prevent erosion.
“The road is guaranteed to last a minimum of 20 years and the contractor assured the road will be completed within the next six months”.
For the Commissioner for Lands, Mr. Offornze Amucheazi, SAN, and the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, Mr. Mark Okoye as well as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency, Governor Soludo has great plans for the people and solicited their support before, during and after the forthcoming general election.
The APGA Flagbearer for Dunukofia Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency, Dr. Pete Ibida and the APGA Candidate for Dunukofia Constituency at Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Chuks Azotani expressed delight at the standard of road that the Governor is constructing in Dunukofia, that the Governor’s achievements in the area has aided their campaigns as they have things to campaign with.
Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief Protocol, Hon Chinedu Nwoye, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake, Traditional Rulers, party faithful among others attended the event.
