By Ferdinand Olise
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate design, procurement and commencement of work on the Oba–Nnewi–Uga–Okigwe Junction Road and the Otuocha–Anam–Ibaji Road to improve connectivity and economic activities across the South-East.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-East), Chioma Nweze, said the projects reflected the Nigerian Government’s commitment to addressing critical infrastructure needs in the region and improving connectivity among communities that had long awaited federal intervention.
She described the roads as vital economic corridors that would ease the movement of people and goods, strengthen trade and create new economic opportunities along the routes. She said the approval complements ongoing federal infrastructure interventions in the region, including the rehabilitation of the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha in Anambra State and Asaba in Delta State.
According to her, the bridge rehabilitation works addresses structural defects and damaged components, including the replacement and securing of vandalised bolts and nuts, installation of a specialised expansion joint and other measures aimed at improving safety and durability.
