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FG Moves to Fix Long-Neglected Onitsha–Owerri Road

- Barr. Chioma Nweze Commends Umahi, Hails Tinubu’s Commitment to Quality Infrastructure

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Barr. Chioma Nweze Commends Engr. David Umahi and President Tinubu for Ongoing Works on Onitsha–Owerri Road

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South East), Hon. Barr. Chioma Nweze, has commended the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for their unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure, particularly through the ongoing reinstatement works on the Onitsha–Owerri Road — one of the most strategic routes connecting Anambra and Imo States.

Barr. Nweze described the project as a clear demonstration of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Agenda under President Tinubu’s administration, which continues to deliver durable, safe, and economically vital road networks across the country.

“What we are witnessing along the Onitsha–Owerri axis is not just road repair — it is evidence of purposeful leadership and practical governance. Engr. Umahi’s technical expertise and President Tinubu’s political will are translating promises into tangible progress for the South-East,” she stated.

The Onitsha–Owerri Road, a lifeline for trade and transport in the region, has long been in a deplorable state, causing hardship to millions of road users.

The current intervention, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Works, focuses on reinstating failed sections using rigid pavement technology to ensure long-term stability and durability.

Barr. Nweze further noted that the project will boost economic activities, enhance inter-state mobility, and ease business operations across the South-East and South-South corridors.

“For traders, transporters, and residents, this road means livelihood. The Federal Government’s intervention brings hope, opportunity, and renewed confidence that the South-East remains a priority in national development,” she added.

The SSA praised Engr. Umahi’s hands-on supervision style and his insistence on quality delivery, saying the Works Minister has “redefined the standard of public infrastructure projects” through innovation, transparency, and accountability.
She reaffirmed the Presidency’s commitment to ensuring that the Renewed Hope Agenda reaches every part of the country, adding that more federal projects are underway to open up the South-East for accelerated growth and regional integration.

“President Tinubu’s administration is walking the talk. Nigerians are beginning to feel the Renewed Hope — not just in words, but in the roads they drive on, the bridges they cross, and the opportunities now within reach,” Barr. Nweze concluded.

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Una day just dey break

Yeye people

It will very nice if that road is fixed. Most federal roads in this country are death traps

It's also a shame thinking that fixing the road using the tax the users pay is doing anybody a favour

It's long over due. I don't have more characters

They will keep having him but he will keep showing them love. They are bitter people that can never be satisfied no matter how much you do for them. Awon dindinrin

I didn't know that in Nigeria if the citizens ASK the government to build roads, provide basic amenities, eg. Clean water, Security and employment, the government is showing great Love and favour to the citizens

Some of us Yoruba Muslims also ply that road when going to Aba to buy Materials

You mean the same road their darling PDP had already fixed?

zero8zero:
You mean the same road their darling PDP had already fixed?

the Road was built by Goodluck Jonathan and he left Presidency in 2015,So the road will be building itself?
The way you APC supporters reason,you will start to wonder if them dey seize una brain before you become a supporter

mascot87:
They will keep having him but he will keep showing them love. They are bitter people that can never be satisfied no matter how much you do for them. Awon dindinrin

We don't love drug barons and confirmed criminals. He can be God in SW

Streetinvestor2:
We don't love drug barons and confirmed criminals. He can be God in SW

That one na your pap1 problem. He no send your pap1 if you love him or not.

mascot87:
That one na your pap1 problem. He no send your pap1 if you love him or not.

He does not exist in SE so he has never been an option. And his is not doing us any shit u call favour.
He should stop coming claiming to commission state government projects .while he is coming to beg for vote for 2027 because north has rejected him

Streetinvestor2:
He does not exist in SE so he has never been an option. And his is not doing us any shit

But the relevant people in tour region are already aligning with him and his party so you are nothing and nonconsequential. In fact, you are not in any form relevant in the scheme of things and decision taking in the SE.

mascot87:
But the relevant people in tour region are already aligning with him and his party so you are nothing and nonconsequential. In fact, you are not in any form relevant in the scheme of things and decision taking in the SE.

They are just chopping hom maga
Was hope not in apc in last election. How many vote did he get in imo my state.
He is maga in SE only

Streetinvestor2:
They are just chopping hom maga
Was hope not in apc in last election. How many vote did he get in imo my state.
He is maga in SE only

But also forgot una be dot in the c1rcle right? Results from the SE is not relevant to make him president so rest

mascot87:
They will keep having him but he will keep showing them love. They are bitter people that can never be satisfied no matter how much you do for them. Awon dindinrin

shut up ,they need bullion van manufacturing company branch over there just like it's now in Rivers .abi na only Lagos need bullion vans

Onitsha - Owerri highway to fraud.

agadez007:
the Road was built by Goodluck Jonathan and he left Presidency in 2015,So the road will be building itself?
The way you APC supporters reason,you will start to wonder if them dey seize una brain before you become a supporter

You mean that fraudulent road was reconstructed in 2015 and has cut the state off into two separate halves in less than 10years. The evil APC has no business fixing that road, it is a road to fraud

Putindbutt:
Onitsha - Owerri highway to fraud.

I have copied this.

mascot87:
But also forgot una be dot in the c1rcle right? Results from the SE is not relevant to make him president so rest

The vote from SW in last election is 2.5 million and is equally irrelevant for anyone that want to be president
It is northern vote that matters to all
All u need is SE,SS and north vote to become president

zero8zero:
You mean that fraudulent road was reconstructed in 2015 and has cut the state off into two separate halves in less than 10years. The evil APC has no business fixing that road, it is a road to fraud

The one SW president is building in the costal high way of fraud is already failing in 2 yrs

Streetinvestor2:
The one SW president is building in the costal high way of fraud is already failing in 2 yrs

Na same thing we dey talk, nothing concern the SW President with this Onitsha - Owerri highway to fraud, go & call your ipob President or the Twitter President to help you fix it.

zero8zero:
Na same thing we dey talk, nothing concern the SW President with this Onitsha - Owerri highway to fraud, go & call your ipob President or the Twitter President to help you fix it.

The money being used is not coming from SW that is the problem. That is why we don't have any business being in the same Country with SW.

Streetinvestor2:
The money being used is not coming from SW that is the problem. That is why we don't have any business being in the same Country with SW.

So, you want SW President to repair Onitsha - Owerri highway to fraud?. The problem is that this same region contributing the least to the federation, how much can come from an erosion ravaged place.

Welcome development.. We hope the road is completed in due time. Welldone Engr Umahi

zero8zero:
So, you want SW President to repair Onitsha - Owerri highway to fraud?. The problem is that this same region contributing the least to the federation, how much can come from an erosion ravaged place.

Thr is no state in SW that can come close to any Eastern States besides lagos.Why not say ur state so I can start with it.I have been to all SW states
That u generate revenue from civil servants and transport union is not SE thing

Streetinvestor2:
Thr is no state in SW that can come close to any Eastern States besides lagos.Why not say ur state so I can start with it.I have been to all SW states
That u generate revenue from civil servants and transport union is not SE thing

So, you want SW President to repair Onitsha - Owerri highway to fraud?. Tell us how much your region contributes to the federation, let's compare to the terror-ravaged NE

mascot87:
They will keep having him but he will keep showing them love. They are bitter people that can never be satisfied no matter how much you do for them. Awon dindinrin

Is tinibu going to do the project with his own personal money? Why are you talking as if, tinibu is doing Igbos a favour and why do you expect Ndigbo to be happy after the demolitions going on in Lagos?

Besides, it is audio project it's something that may not see the light of the day.

Kaiser20:
I didn't know that in Nigeria if the citizens ASK the government to build roads, provide basic amenities, eg. Clean water, Security and employment, the government is showing great Love and favour to the citizens

mascot87 mentality.

zero8zero:
Na same thing we dey talk, nothing concern the SW President with this Onitsha - Owerri highway to fraud, go & call your ipob President or the Twitter President to help you fix it.

Also tell your sad waste president to leave SE oil and January tax for us.

Mbanda:
Also tell your sad waste president to leave SE oil and January tax for us.

Which oil?, how many litres?. Which tax?, how much?.. Abegi