The Anambra State Government through the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA has commenced the asphalting of Kwata road Awka, Awka South Local Government Area.

 

Speaking during the exercise, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of, ACTDA Mr. Ossy Onuko said that the work is in line with the agenda of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in giving Ndi Anambra a livable and prosperous homeland.

Mr. Onuko noted that Anambra State Government is prioritizing roads in the Capital territory and that the Kwata road is very strategic as it is the gateway to about six to seven villages in Awka, the foremost Udoka Housing Estate, Awka, adding that its economic value is very huge, because it leads to the popular Kwata abattoir.

The ACTDA boss further maintained the he is satisfied with the quality of work being done by the contractor as they had earlier did cement stabilization on the road before stone base and now asphalting, calling on the residents of the area to take ownership of the road.

 

The Chairman, Obinwanne Butchers Association, Awka, Mr. Charles Okafor appreciated Governor Soludo for delivering dividends of democracy to Ndi Anambra and assured him that they will do everything humanly possible to protect the road.

Two traders along the road, Mr. Peter Mbanefo from Nteje, Oyi Local Government Area and Miss Miracle Chukwu applauded the State government for remembering them and prayed God to bless Governor Soludo.