Work Advances On One Hundred Foot Road Erosion Control Project, Nnewi

Work has reached an advanced stage on the erosion control project at the One Hundred Foot Road, Uruagu, Nnewi.

Governor Willie Obiano embarked on the inspection of the project, being undertaken by the Anambra State government at the cost of over three billion naira.

Government House Correspondent, Ejike Abana reports that on arrival, it was discovered that the site, has been filled with laterite while most part of the work on the storm water diversion discharge has been completed.
According to the Governor, his constant visit to the erosion site, lays credence to the importance his administration places on such critical infrastructure that has enormous socio-economic impact.

While calling on Ndi Anambra not to forget to practice the COVID-19 protocols as laid down by the World Health Organization, he pledged that his administration will complete the erosion project in a record time, expressing optimism that the road has been finally reclaimed.

The Commissioner for Works, Mr Marcel Ifejiofor who recalled that some buildings in the area had been lost as a result of the erosion said that the Ministry and the contractor handling the project are waiting for the rains to return fully, to enable them determine the water settlement.

Mr Ifejiofor an Engineer, reiterated that the contractor has been fully mobilized for the certificates generated, adding that asphalting of the road will hopefully commence by August.

Responding the Contractor handling the project, Mr Youssef Zchaib extolled the support of the members of the community since they commenced the project, assuring that they were working hard to deliver the project according to schedule.

The Member representing Nnewi North Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Smart Okafor commended the Governor for showing great commitment to the project, saying that they will continue to support the good efforts of his administration.

The Commissioner for Youth Entrepreneurship and Creative Economy, Mr Afam Mbanefo, was among those that accompanied the Governor to the inspection.

Recall that ABS reported that Governor Obiano visited the site on twenty-ninth, January 2020 where he called on the Federal government to declare a State of emergency on active erosion sites scattered across the state.