Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo CFR, has urgently called on the Federal Government of Nigeria, specifically the Federal Ministry of Works, as well as MTN and Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), to address a significant gully erosion that is rapidly developing near the Anambra airport junction.
During an inspection of ongoing projects on Monday, October 21, 2024, Soludo expressed concern over the abandoned Enugu-Onitsha road project, emphasizing the immediate need for intervention. He warned that the gully erosion, often referred to as the “earth’s giant eater,” poses a severe threat to one of the Southeast’s major highways.
Governor Soludo highlighted that any further delay in tackling this issue could isolate the Chinua Achebe International Airport from direct access, forcing both residents and visitors to rely on less accessible village roads.
The Governor has consistently raised awareness about the critical erosion challenges facing Anambra State, where over 1,000 erosion sites have been identified. His particular focus on the Enugu-Onitsha Road project underscores the ongoing struggle against the devastating effects of erosion in the region.
