…As Works Commissioner, Ralph Nwosu flag off the reconstruction of the 14.1km road amidst jubilations from residents and commuters.
The Commissioner for Works, Ralph Nwosu today officiated over the formal flag-off ceremony for the reconstruction of Nekede-Ihiagwa-Obinze road.
Ralph Nwosu while performing the flag off ceremony stated that Nekede-Ihiagwa-Obinze road in the recent past was a nightmare to the people of the area and even commuters who ply the road due its deplorable state.
Continuing, the Works Commissioner maintained that the road measures 14.1km and will carry a state of art bridge at Otamiri River connecting Futo to Obinze road while urging Nekede Community to accord all necessary supports to the contractor for timely completion of the road project.
Going Further, Ralph Nwosu assured that within a short time that the road will be asphalted upto the Federal Polytechnic adding that with the pace work ongoing at the site, that he has no doubt that the road will be delivered for commissioning in the coming months,
He also noted that the administration of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma and inline with his 3R vision will continue to redefine the states of some critical roads in the State by giving them a facelift that will stand the test of time.
The Commissioner however charged the contractor to work Inline with the already spelt out specifications and also justify the confidence reposed on him by delivering quality and long lasting durable road to the benefits of Imo Citizens and Nekede Community in particular.
Speaking on behalf of the Nekede youths, Mr Ekene Umunnakwe commended the Governor for remembering the people of Nekede in a time the needed it most and assured of the community support to the contractor in other to serve them better, He also used the opportunity to call on Imolites give more support to the Governor as he continues to rise Hope for a better and a prosperous Imo.
Recall the Nekede-Ihiagwa-Obinze road was initially awarded to China Harbour Engineering Coy. LTD by the immediate past administration but was revoked due to incompetence and gross sabotage and was subsequently rewarded to a reputable construction company that’s known for quality, LEO9 NIG.LTD.
The flag off ceremony had in attendance, the Commissioner for Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship, Hon.Noble Atulaegwu and the Member Representing Owerri West in the IMHA, Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi, other notable personalities and Youths of Nekede.