Anambra is indeed the light of the nation. The development paradigm in the state has transformed Anambra into a mega city. Governor Willie Obiano’s light up project is seen by rational thinkers as a game changer in the emerging tapestry in Anambra development. Indeed, the light up Anambra scheme has brought a great transformation in the state and other emerging hubs of economic activities.
It is interesting to note that Obiano’s initiative has enhanced activities in the economic and commercial axis and helps to discourage petty crimes that usually fester under the cover of darkness. The construction of street lights are major tenets of development, as it has encouraged night trading and other commercial activities. Undoubtedly, the light up Anambra project is a major component of Obiano’s promise to Ndi Anambra.
The campaign is structured in such a way that all roads in Anambra are meant to be covered. So far, over two thousand Kilometres of roads have been covered across all the three senatorial zones in the state. It covers selected streets and major ways in Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi metropolis.
Nnewi in Anambra south was among the first to benefit from the project with the famous Orizu road going live before others. Severally, other roads are being fitted with streetlights in Anambra South at the moment.
Also, in Anambra central, the entire stretch of the old Enugu road from Boromeo roundabout to Amansea at the border between Anambra and Enugu has been covered with streetlights. Likewise, the beauty of the magnificent flyovers and dazzling road between the Amawbia-Amansea stretches of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway would have been unapparent without the streetlights. All the roads in the seven local governments in the area are illuminating at night with street lights. The efforts of the Anambra State government are commendable for taking Anambra and Ndi Anambra in general to transcendental level of civilization. Anambra indeed, is the first state in Nigeria to use LED for its streetlights. From Upper Iweka to Bridge Head are installed 200 watts bulbs, and now the place is so illuminated with intriguing lights. Also, most inner city roads in Awka have been covered. Stretching from Okpuno Road up to Amanuke Bridge, and the famous Abakiliki and Club streets have all been covered. In fact, almost all the roads in the 21 local government areas of the state are illuminating with street lights. This swirl of development has obviously transformed the state into a small London.
The Anambra North axis is not left out. The stretch from Oye Agu Abagana to Akwuzu Express and from Akwuzu-Nteje-Umueri-Aguleri-Umuoba Anam road has been effectively covered as well as Otuocha-Aguleri road, Umuoba Anam-Aguleri and most roads at Onitsha, Ogbaru, Anambra East, Oyi among others.
It is worthy of note that from Nkpor roundabout to Obosi, Awada, Umuoji, and from Nnobi junction to Nnewi, as well from Nnobi to Agulu are all lighted up.
According to the Honourable Commissioner for Water Resources and Public Utilities, Engineer Emeka Ezenwanne, though the project is very expensive, the essence is to add more value to people’s life and enthrone 24 hours business activities to the state, known as the commercial nerve centre of Ndigbo, nay Nigeria. Engineer Ezinwanne added that the project is ongoing, stressing that the Obiano administration wants to spread street lights to every nook and cranny in the state.
On March 27, 2019, Sir Willie restated his resolve to light up all parts of Anambra before the end of his administration on March 17, 2022. In that regard, the government is determined to provide life aiding facilities and financial stability to the state. Thus, the Obiano administration would always deploy necessary measures to promote socio-economic life of the people. It is hoped that future administration in the state will sustain this noble initiative. God bless Anambra, the light of the Nation.
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