WORK COMMENCES ON UKPO/NAWGU/ISUANIOCHA ROAD, AS ONYEMAOBI LEADS THE MANAGEMENT OF MP INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO ROYAL PALACE, TOWN UNION, PROVIDES SITE-DUMP FOR THE COMPANY.

By Harrison A. Nwegwu

All is set for work to commence on the Ukpo/Nawgu/Isuanocha road, popularly known as Nawgu major road, as recently awarded by Mr. Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo's administration. It's worthy of note that this road has been awarded after decades of failed political promises from all the past administrations of the State Government, including most of lawmakers who always boasts of attracting the road from the Federal Government just to curry votes from the residents of Nawgu and other adjoining communities in Dunukofia and Awka North LGAs respectively. The road contract work was awarded to MP Infrastructure Construction Company.

Earlier today, the Dunukofia LG Transition Committee Chairman, Mr. Onyemaobi Augustine Nonyelum (Ancestor) led the Management of the construction company on familiarization visit to the Palace of the traditional ruler of Nawgu community, Igwe George Oka-onwogu and to the Nawgu Development Union Secretariat.

Speaking, the Senior Operation Manager of the construction company, Engr. Henry Ukubeyinje who led the visitation stated that the purpose of the important visit is to establish a good working relationship with the community and inform them that the company is set and ready to commence work, latest by next week. He said that the State Government has mandated the company on the high quality construction to be done on the road, and equally promised to deliver 100% accordingly. He notified the community of necessary encroachment on properties which will lead to demolitions of some existing structures while mapping out the actual width measurement of the road as contained in the governments contract agreement, also pleaded to the community leaders to help in coordinating the people of the community as work goes on.

Responding, the traditional ruler expressed heartfelt joy while welcoming the management of the MP Infrastructure company. He assured them of maximum cooperation from the Palace and good people of Nawgu community, stating that Nawgu has been a peaceful and united people who appreciate every development coming into the community. He ceased the opportunity to thank Governor Soludo for delivering his promise to the community. He said that the people of the community have been very supportive to the APGA government while hoping that one day the community will be remembered through the Nawgu road. He thanked God that Mr. Governor finally remembered the community for good, citing the LG championship position he gave to the community and now the construction of Nawgu road.

Igwe Nawgu also specially appreciated the Dunukofia TC Chairman, Mr. Onyemaobi for all his efforts in ensuring that the road is awarded and constructed. He said that he has been aware of all the moves and sacrifices made by LG TC Chairman that resulted to the construction of this road, including his unrelenting and undeterred follow-up cum pressure to the listening Governor of Anambra State, the Ministry of work, other State government offices and officials involved. He assured that the community and Dunukofia at large will never forget his efforts and giant stride achievements recorded in his administration.

The Secretary General of Nawgu Development Union (NDU), Chief Benedict Ibekie who on behalf of the town union welcomed and addressed the MP Infrastructure Construction Company at the Nawgu Civic Centre, advocated for sincerity from the company while assuring that the community is ready to welcome them in all sincerity too. He assured that the town union will render any support within their reach whenever needed. According to the General Secretary, the community will provide the village Vigilante Group and site-dump that will be enough to serve the company free of of charge until the road project is completed. He assured that no payment of any sort will be required by any organ of the community, noting that they're only interested in quality construction of the road.

Addressing the company's management and the good people of Nawgu community, the LG Chairman, Mr. Onyemaobi charged all to be focused on delivering the road project while cooperating with each other and working together. He stated that the company, the royal palace, the town union and residents of Nawgu community all have different roles to play in actualizing this project. According to Mr. Chairman, he has played his part and ready to do more when and where necessary, the State Government has also done its part through Mr. Governor, Charles Soludo, that it's now left for the company and the town union to ensure that this project is complete and on or before the agreed completion period. He urged the residents of Nawgu community to avoid any form of distraction to the company's workers or obstruction to their work so as to enable fastness on the project. He advised the people to always take their reports to the town union for a peaceful confrontation and resolution on any issue that may arise between them and company.

Finally, the LG Chairman and some of the town union Excos took the management of the company to the site-dump provided by the community and handed it to the company. A lowbed caterpillar brought by the company began the site-dump clearing immediately.

Some of the management staff of the company among the visit include: the Senior Operation Manager, Engr. Henry Ukubeyinje, the Project Manager, Engr. Felix Afunye, the PRO/Liaison Officer, Mr. Ibrahim Yahaya, the Earthmoving Foreman/Supervisor, Mr. Monday Cletus, the Administration Officer, Mr. Kenechukwu and others.

Other leaders in the community who are present include; the TC Member representing Nawgu Ward 1 and Supervisory Councilor for works Dunukofia, Hon. Chidimma Moses Okeke (Ochudo), the TC Member representing Nawgu Ward II, Hon. Ikechukwu Mgbajiaka (Decency), the NDU 2nd Vice President General, Mr. Chukwudi Okeke (Undertaker), the Nawgu Community Youth President, Mr. Sunday Andrew, the Chairman Community Vigilante Group, Mr. Onu Paulinus Uchendu (Ichie Oba), the Chairman of all Village Chairmen, many others.

-- Harrison A. N.
17th January, 2024

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