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Governor Peter Mbah today flagged off the construction of 141 urban roads across 13 zones of the state capital, insisting residents of the city and Enugu State deserved nothing but the best.

The beneficiary zones are Abakpa, Achara Layout, Asata, Awkunanaw, Coal Camp, Independence Loyout, New Haven, Old GRA, Thinkers Corner, Trans-Ekulu, and Uwani.

Performing the symbolic flag-off at Ologo under Coal Camp Zone Enugu North LGA and Monaque Avenue in Awkunanaw Zone, Enugu South LGA, Mbah explained that the roads were part of his administration’s vision to eradicate poverty, grow Enugu State’s economy to $30bn and make the state a premier destination for investment, business, tourism, and for living.

“For me, this is not about putting a black pavement on our roads. What I see is empowering our women and making sure that we create a platform for them to generate wealth. Do not forget that our commitment is to eradicate poverty, and we know that we cannot just wish the eradication of poverty into existence. We need to do the necessary things required by government to ensure that we have zero hunger. We know what critical infrastructure like roads do for our communities.

“We know that it will ensure that those that are doing business have more patronage, and even those living here will no longer have to spend so much on transportation because the cost of transportation will reduce. If a Keke (commercial tricycle) man that is supposed to carry you knows he will drive on a good road, he will charge you less. What that does is that it provides you more disposable income and thereby chasing poverty away from our community,” he stated.

The governor explained that the 141 roads had been organised into 17 lots to ensure completion in the next three months, assuring that funds had been provided, while due diligence was done on the contractors to ensure that the jobs were awarded to capable hands only.

Meanwhile, a resident of Ologo, Chief Chris Okaka and President-General of Amechi-Uwani, Chief Ifeanyi Nnaji, hailed Mbah for remembering Ologo and Monaque Avenue neighbourhoods after over forty years of neglect by successive governments.

“For the past forty years, nobody has done this road. We went house to house to collect money to do one other side of the drainage. After doing one side, we could not do the other because everyone was complaining of hardship.

“But I told them that Peter Mbah was coming and he would do it. Your Excellency, today you are here to do the road. We have said that by 2027, any other poster we see here, we will tear it off. You are going for your second term.”

Likewise, the Council Chairman of Enugu North, Hon. Ibenaku Onoh, and his Enugu South counterpart, Hon. Caleb Ani, said the governor’s ward-based development had made things easier for the 17 local government councils.

“Therefore, we will hold down the grassroots politics for you by following your example in prioritising everything that affects the people. At the right time, the people of Enugu State will reward you with more support,” Ono stated.

The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Gerald Otiji, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Project Development and Implementation, promised intensive supervision in addition to all necessary steps taken during project preparation to ensure the delivery of quality jobs.

The contractors, on their part, also assured the governor of quality and timely project delivery, having passed the stringent procurement processes and conditions set by his administration.

Kennyswag:
Na so so roads Nigerian govt dey ever build.

Kennyswag:
Na so so roads Nigerian govt dey ever build.

femtex007:
Which road self? The total is not up to 20km altogether
Na just 200m, 130m, 1km etc

JagabanBorgu:
But you will still compIain about bàd roads after saying this?

zombieHUNTER:
Gburugburu should be in jail
only if Nigeria was a country

Kennyswag:
Na so so roads Nigerian govt dey ever build.

Bwanasaraw:
Don't mind that paper weight Governor.

He couldn't raise funds for PDP candidates in Anambra State, as it is now PDP might not produce candidates for the upcoming election in Anambra State.
If sick Nollywood actors can raise funds why can't a sitting Governor do fund raising for his party members as a leader of PDP in whole of South East.

What Enugu State need is Water supply and more low cost housing estates in all Senatorial Districts of the State not all this cosmetic projects.

Appletek:
Didn't you slaves support him for 8 years?

Jail him and you senseless people will cry that they are targeting Igbos.

hatchy:
If dem no build na your type go still dey shout traditional shouting.

Make you rest Oga. Rest!

hatchy:
Ademola you no go leave this people alone?
Face your Ogbomoso and Ogun problems that have no single toilet and leave Oke Ite people alone.

Appletek:
Didn't you slaves support him for 8 years?

Jail him and you senseless people will cry that they are targeting Igbos.

Kennyswag:
ode. What about building affordable housing units that people can purchase on installmental payment like it is done in Europe.
What about building manufacturing plants so that people can be employed and we can stop importing some things.
What about power plants to improve electricity.

Ode x2

Appletek:
Lewis Igwe, go and face those tying your elderly mother under the bed every Monday like a native goat.

IGBOPROMISE1:
Mbah flags off construction of roads in Enugu urban, and your insecure ass is all over the thread spouting complete bullshit! When will you start showing interest in development issues in your own state or region?

Appletek:
When your parents can afford to come out on Mondays.

Ikaeniyan0:
He has not spent up to 2 years in power, but he has performed better than peter obi