The Ebonyi state governor, Rt Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has commenced the asphalting of concrete roads in the Abakaliki Metropolis to further solidify his determination to deliver quality infrastructure in the state.

Eyewitness reports that the asphalting is currently ongoing at Emefor Street along Ukwu Akpu, Nwele, and Nnorom Street, as well as other internal roads in the state capital.

According to the state commissioner for works and transportation, Engr. Stanley Mbam, the asphalting would further smooth the roads and ensure better connections for transportation in the state capital.

"The ongoing asphalt work in Ebonyi State, specifically on Emerfor Street along Ukwu Akpu, Nwele, Nnorom, and other internal roads, is being undertaken under the directive of the Executive Governor, Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and the Ministry of Works and Transport. 

"The previous concrete coating on internal roads within the capital city has already been completed, and the current asphalt work aims to further smoothen the roads, ensuring better connectivity and transportation for the people of Ebonyi State.".

Residents in these areas have commended the governor for embarking on the road projects and expressed gratitude for what Governor Francis Nwifuru has been doing in the state since his assumption of office in the area of human and infrastructural development.