Mayor of Idemili South local government area of Anambra State, Hon Obi Amaka Iyom has flagged off the construction of the 400 meters Michael Okigbo rural road, linking parts of Oba-Nnewi old road and St Paul’s road Ojoto local government areas.
The project is part of the interventions by the Mayor of Idemili South, Hon Amaka Obi through the Public Private Community Partnership (PPCP), an effort to provide tarred roads across the major communities in the council area.
Mayor Amaka, who performed the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the road connecting Oba-Nnewi old rod with a spur to St Paul’s road Ojoto which took place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 emphasized the pivotal role of rural roads in the development agenda of the Governor Soludo led administration as envisioned in the mantra of building a livable and prosperous Anambra to enthrone sustainable development in the state. She added that these roads will not only enhance transportation but also serve as a catalyst for rural economic growth.
Addressing the people on Wednesday, Mayor Amaka said the project when completed will open up the area and commended the facilitator, Dr Michael Okigbo for heeding to the “Aku Lu Uno” mantra of the present day administration.
Hon Amaka called upon the communities to extend their support to the government and the contractor to ensure the successful execution of the road projects.
She equally remarked that construction work which we are gathered here to witness its flagging-off is to cover a 400 meters road being constructed by an illustrious son of the Ojoto community, Dr Michael Okigbo ,” she said.
On his part, the Chairman of Ojoto South Development Union (OSDU) Chief Ndubueze Emejulu (Akalaka Ojoto) stated that the flag off of the road construction is very remarkable in Ezema community, applauded Dr Michael Okigbo for embarking on the project, said is a venture worthy of emulation.
Speaking earlier, the Project Manager, Engr Obinna Akolonye of Royal Akos Construction Limited, eulogized Dr Michael Okigbo for nmarking a significant milestone towards the road infrastructure.
He maintained that his company has the capacity to handle the project through direct labour and assuring the Mayor that they are committed to do the work that will withstand test of time.
Others who spoke on the development including Majority Leader of the Congress of Councillors, Hon Chibueze Okoli, S.A Mobilization, Chief Prince Dozie Okafor also commended Mayor Amaka for the initiative to help rural dwellers, who are mostly farmers and traders in the state.
Present during the flag off ceremony were Deputy Mayor of Idemili South local government, Hon Ifeanyi Anakuba, Secretary of the local government, Hon Evaristus Ofido, HOD Works IDSL, Engr Anyanyo, Supervisor on Health and her Agriculture counterpart, Hon Ifeanyi Eriobu and Hon Lady Ifeyinwa Nnekwelugo, CSO Ojoto, Chief Enyeribe Obi Okoye, Chiarman Ezema Progressive Union, Chief Uchenna Azuka Chiarman Ezema Progressive Union.
By Emmy Young
